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H.R.4536

Social Welfare

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act This bill prohibits the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds on electronic benefit transfer transactions in any establishment that offers marijuana for sale.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Welfare for Needs not Weed Act''. SEC. 2. WELFARE FOR NEEDS NOT WEED. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act

Rep. Rice, Tom

R

SC

This bill prohibits the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds on electronic benefit transfer transactions in any establishment that offers marijuana for sale.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Welfare for Needs not Weed Act''. SEC. 2. WELFARE FOR NEEDS NOT WEED. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Welfare for Needs not Weed Act''. SEC. 2. WELFARE FOR NEEDS NOT WEED. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Welfare for Needs not Weed Act''. SEC. 2. WELFARE FOR NEEDS NOT WEED. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Welfare for Needs not Weed Act''. SEC. 2. WELFARE FOR NEEDS NOT WEED. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Section 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale.''.

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act - Amends the Social Security Act to prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Amends title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Supplemental Security

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act - Amends the Social Security Act to prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale. Amends title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Supplemental Security

S.4404

Armed Forces and National Security

Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022 or the HARD ROCK Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the National Defense Stockpile Manager (the Department of Defense) to take certain actions to address industrial base shortfalls.

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. (a) Modification of Acquisition Authority.--Section 5 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. (b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. SEC. 3. INCREASED THRESHOLD FOR ACTIONS TO REMEDY CERTAIN DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL BASE SHORTFALLS. Section 303(a)(6) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))).''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. (a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the following: (1) The implications of modifying the term ``domestic source'' for purposes of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. (2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3). <all>

HARD ROCK Act of 2022

A bill to authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes.

HARD ROCK Act of 2022 Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

IA

This bill authorizes the National Defense Stockpile Manager (the Department of Defense) to take certain actions to address industrial base shortfalls.

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. 1606(a))). SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. 4501 et seq.) (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. (a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. (a) Modification of Acquisition Authority.--Section 5 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. (b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. INCREASED THRESHOLD FOR ACTIONS TO REMEDY CERTAIN DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL BASE SHORTFALLS. Section 303(a)(6) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. (a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the following: (1) The implications of modifying the term ``domestic source'' for purposes of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. (2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''.

Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022 or the HARD ROCK Act of 2021 - Amends the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act to authorize the National Defense Stockpile Manager to acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical without regard to the requirement of the Act if the Manager determines there is a shortfall of such Directs the Secretary of Defense to: (1) develop and implement a national technology and industrial base strategy for the defense of the United States; and (2) establish a strategic and critical materials stock piling program.

Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022 or the HARD ROCK Act of 2021 - Amends the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act to authorize the National Defense Stockpile Manager to acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical without regard to the requirement of the Act if the Manager determines there is a shortfall of such Directs the Secretary of Defense to: (1) develop and implement a national technology and industrial base strategy for the defense of the United States; and (2) establish a strategic and critical materials stock piling program.

S.3656

Health

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. (b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y), as amended by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q) Coverage of Evidence-Based Screenings for Individuals With a Hereditary Cancer Gene Mutation.--In the case of an individual who is determined pursuant to genetic testing to have a hereditary cancer (germline) gene mutation, the Secretary shall increase any frequency limitations (or other limitations on coverage otherwise applicable under this title) for any evidence-based screenings furnished to such individual, to be in compliance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), or as determined appropriate by the Secretary, but not less frequently than on an annual basis. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. (b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer.

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa

R

AK

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y), as amended by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q) Coverage of Evidence-Based Screenings for Individuals With a Hereditary Cancer Gene Mutation.--In the case of an individual who is determined pursuant to genetic testing to have a hereditary cancer (germline) gene mutation, the Secretary shall increase any frequency limitations (or other limitations on coverage otherwise applicable under this title) for any evidence-based screenings furnished to such individual, to be in compliance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), or as determined appropriate by the Secretary, but not less frequently than on an annual basis. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. (b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. (b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y), as amended by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q) Coverage of Evidence-Based Screenings for Individuals With a Hereditary Cancer Gene Mutation.--In the case of an individual who is determined pursuant to genetic testing to have a hereditary cancer (germline) gene mutation, the Secretary shall increase any frequency limitations (or other limitations on coverage otherwise applicable under this title) for any evidence-based screenings furnished to such individual, to be in compliance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), or as determined appropriate by the Secretary, but not less frequently than on an annual basis. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. (b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and for certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for such individuals. The bill defines "

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and for certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for such individuals. The bill defines "

S.1426

Taxation

Parent Tax Credit Act This bill allows an eligible individual a tax credit of $6,000 ($12,000 in the case of a joint tax return), with a limitation based on a minimum earned income level. The bill defines eligible individual as any individual who has a qualifying child who is not yet 13. The eligible individual may not be a nonresident alien, any alien unlawfully present in the United States, and any individual who is a dependent of another taxpayer. To be eligible for the credit, the taxpayer must include on the return of tax a valid Social Security account number. The bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to establish a program for making advance payments of the credit to taxpayers on a monthly basis. The bill terminates the child and dependent care tax credit after 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Parent Tax Credit Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENT TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B the following new section: ``SEC. 36C. PARENT TAX CREDIT. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to $6,000 ($12,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. ``(2) Minimum income level.--For purposes of this subsection, the minimum income level shall be an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) the minimum wage rate in effect under section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)), multiplied by ``(B) 1040 hours. ``(c) Eligible Individual.--The term `eligible individual' means any individual-- ``(1) who, for the taxable year, has a qualifying child (as defined in section 152(c)) who has not attained age 13 as of the close of such taxable year, and ``(2) other than-- ``(A) any nonresident alien individual, ``(B) any alien (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) who is unlawfully present in the United States (within the meaning of that Act), and ``(C) any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's taxable year begins. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(2) Valid identification number.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `valid identification number' means a social security number (as such term is defined in section 24(h)(7)). ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(4) Mathematical or clerical error authority.--Any omission of a correct valid identification number required under this subsection shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error for purposes of applying section 6213(g)(2) to such omission. ``(e) Taxable Year Must Be Full Taxable Year.--Except in the case of a taxable year closed by reason of the death of the taxpayer, no credit shall be allowable under this section in the case of a taxable year covering a period of less than 12 months. ``(f) Restrictions on Taxpayer Who Improperly Claimed Credit in Prior Year.--Rules similar to the rules under section 24(g) shall apply for purposes of this section. ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(2) Rounding.--If any increase under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (b) Advance Payment of Credit.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9611(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by inserting after section 7527A the following new section: ``SEC. 7527B. ADVANCE PAYMENT OF PARENT TAX CREDIT. ``(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a program for making advance payments of the credit allowed under section 36C (determined without regard to subsection (h) of such section), on a monthly basis, to taxpayers (with the exception of any taxpayer who elects not to receive such payments pursuant to subsection (c)(1)). ``(b) Limitation.--With respect to any taxable year, the Secretary may make payments under subsection (a) only to the extent that-- ``(1) the total amount of such payments made to any taxpayer during such taxable year does not exceed the amount estimated by the Secretary as would be allowable under section 36C for such taxable year, as estimated based on-- ``(A) any information provided by the taxpayer under subsection (c)(2), or ``(B) if no information described in subparagraph (A) has been provided, any information with respect to such taxpayer for the most recent taxable year for which a return has been filed by the taxpayer, and ``(2) for each monthly payment, such payment does not exceed an amount equal to the quotient of-- ``(A) the amount of the credit estimated under paragraph (1) for such taxable year, divided by ``(B) 12. ``(c) On-Line Information Portal.--The Secretary shall establish an on-line portal which allows taxpayers to-- ``(1) elect not to receive payments under this section, and ``(2) provide information to the Secretary which would be relevant to the determination under subsection (b)(1), including information regarding-- ``(A) for purposes of section 36C(c)(1), whether the taxpayer has any qualifying children, including by reason of the birth of a child, ``(B) a change in the taxpayer's marital status, ``(C) a significant change in the taxpayer's earned income, and ``(D) any other factor which the Secretary may provide. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(e) Administrative Provisions.-- ``(1) Application of electronic funds payment requirement.--The payments made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be made by electronic funds transfer to the same extent and in the same manner as if such payments were Federal payments not made under this title. ``(2) Application of certain rules.--Rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 6428A(f)(3) shall apply for purposes of this section.''. (2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. ``(2) Failure to satisfy earned income requirement.--In the case of any taxpayer who received any advance payment under section 7527B for the taxable year and whose earned income for such taxable year was not equal to or greater than the minimum income level (as determined under subsection (b)(2)), for the period of 2 taxable years subsequent to such taxable year-- ``(A) no advance payment may be provided under section 7527B to such taxpayer in either taxable year during such period, and ``(B) the amount of the credit which would (but for this paragraph) otherwise be allowable to such taxpayer under subsection (a) in either taxable year during such period shall be reduced by one-half of such amount.''. (c) Exception From Reduction or Offset.--Any credit allowed to any individual under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)) or any advance payment of such credit under section 7527B of such Code (as added under subsection (b)) shall not be-- (1) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to section 3716 or 3720A of title 31, United States Code, (2) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to subsection (d), (e), or (f) of section 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or (3) reduced or offset by other assessed Federal taxes that would otherwise be subject to levy or collection. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. (2) Section 6213(g)(2)(L) of such Code is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``32,''. (3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``or 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, or 7527B''. (4) The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. 36C. Parent Tax Credit.''. (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec. 7527B. Advance payment of Parent Tax Credit.''. (e) Termination of Child and Dependent Care Credit.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021.''. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Parent Tax Credit Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents.

Parent Tax Credit Act

Sen. Hawley, Josh

R

MO

This bill allows an eligible individual a tax credit of $6,000 ($12,000 in the case of a joint tax return), with a limitation based on a minimum earned income level. The bill defines eligible individual as any individual who has a qualifying child who is not yet 13. The eligible individual may not be a nonresident alien, any alien unlawfully present in the United States, and any individual who is a dependent of another taxpayer. To be eligible for the credit, the taxpayer must include on the return of tax a valid Social Security account number. The bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to establish a program for making advance payments of the credit to taxpayers on a monthly basis. The bill terminates the child and dependent care tax credit after 2021.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. PARENT TAX CREDIT. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. 1101(a)) who is unlawfully present in the United States (within the meaning of that Act), and ``(C) any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's taxable year begins. ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(2) Rounding.--If any increase under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ``(c) On-Line Information Portal.--The Secretary shall establish an on-line portal which allows taxpayers to-- ``(1) elect not to receive payments under this section, and ``(2) provide information to the Secretary which would be relevant to the determination under subsection (b)(1), including information regarding-- ``(A) for purposes of section 36C(c)(1), whether the taxpayer has any qualifying children, including by reason of the birth of a child, ``(B) a change in the taxpayer's marital status, ``(C) a significant change in the taxpayer's earned income, and ``(D) any other factor which the Secretary may provide. ``(e) Administrative Provisions.-- ``(1) Application of electronic funds payment requirement.--The payments made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be made by electronic funds transfer to the same extent and in the same manner as if such payments were Federal payments not made under this title. ``(2) Application of certain rules.--Rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 6428A(f)(3) shall apply for purposes of this section.''. (2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. PARENT TAX CREDIT. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. 1101(a)) who is unlawfully present in the United States (within the meaning of that Act), and ``(C) any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's taxable year begins. ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(e) Administrative Provisions.-- ``(1) Application of electronic funds payment requirement.--The payments made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be made by electronic funds transfer to the same extent and in the same manner as if such payments were Federal payments not made under this title. ``(2) Application of certain rules.--Rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 6428A(f)(3) shall apply for purposes of this section.''. (2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. PARENT TAX CREDIT. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to $6,000 ($12,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. 206(a)(1)), multiplied by ``(B) 1040 hours. 1101(a)) who is unlawfully present in the United States (within the meaning of that Act), and ``(C) any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's taxable year begins. ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(4) Mathematical or clerical error authority.--Any omission of a correct valid identification number required under this subsection shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error for purposes of applying section 6213(g)(2) to such omission. ``(2) Rounding.--If any increase under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ``(c) On-Line Information Portal.--The Secretary shall establish an on-line portal which allows taxpayers to-- ``(1) elect not to receive payments under this section, and ``(2) provide information to the Secretary which would be relevant to the determination under subsection (b)(1), including information regarding-- ``(A) for purposes of section 36C(c)(1), whether the taxpayer has any qualifying children, including by reason of the birth of a child, ``(B) a change in the taxpayer's marital status, ``(C) a significant change in the taxpayer's earned income, and ``(D) any other factor which the Secretary may provide. ``(e) Administrative Provisions.-- ``(1) Application of electronic funds payment requirement.--The payments made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be made by electronic funds transfer to the same extent and in the same manner as if such payments were Federal payments not made under this title. ``(2) Application of certain rules.--Rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 6428A(f)(3) shall apply for purposes of this section.''. (2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. PARENT TAX CREDIT. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to $6,000 ($12,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. 206(a)(1)), multiplied by ``(B) 1040 hours. ``(c) Eligible Individual.--The term `eligible individual' means any individual-- ``(1) who, for the taxable year, has a qualifying child (as defined in section 152(c)) who has not attained age 13 as of the close of such taxable year, and ``(2) other than-- ``(A) any nonresident alien individual, ``(B) any alien (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) who is unlawfully present in the United States (within the meaning of that Act), and ``(C) any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's taxable year begins. ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(4) Mathematical or clerical error authority.--Any omission of a correct valid identification number required under this subsection shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error for purposes of applying section 6213(g)(2) to such omission. ``(e) Taxable Year Must Be Full Taxable Year.--Except in the case of a taxable year closed by reason of the death of the taxpayer, no credit shall be allowable under this section in the case of a taxable year covering a period of less than 12 months. ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(2) Rounding.--If any increase under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ``(c) On-Line Information Portal.--The Secretary shall establish an on-line portal which allows taxpayers to-- ``(1) elect not to receive payments under this section, and ``(2) provide information to the Secretary which would be relevant to the determination under subsection (b)(1), including information regarding-- ``(A) for purposes of section 36C(c)(1), whether the taxpayer has any qualifying children, including by reason of the birth of a child, ``(B) a change in the taxpayer's marital status, ``(C) a significant change in the taxpayer's earned income, and ``(D) any other factor which the Secretary may provide. ``(e) Administrative Provisions.-- ``(1) Application of electronic funds payment requirement.--The payments made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be made by electronic funds transfer to the same extent and in the same manner as if such payments were Federal payments not made under this title. ``(2) Application of certain rules.--Rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 6428A(f)(3) shall apply for purposes of this section.''. (2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. (c) Exception From Reduction or Offset.--Any credit allowed to any individual under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)) or any advance payment of such credit under section 7527B of such Code (as added under subsection (b)) shall not be-- (1) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to section 3716 or 3720A of title 31, United States Code, (2) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to subsection (d), (e), or (f) of section 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or (3) reduced or offset by other assessed Federal taxes that would otherwise be subject to levy or collection. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(2) Valid identification number.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `valid identification number' means a social security number (as such term is defined in section 24(h)(7)). ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Advance Payment of Credit.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9611(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by inserting after section 7527A the following new section: ``SEC. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. ( 3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``or 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, or 7527B''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(4) Mathematical or clerical error authority.--Any omission of a correct valid identification number required under this subsection shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error for purposes of applying section 6213(g)(2) to such omission. ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Advance Payment of Credit.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9611(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by inserting after section 7527A the following new section: ``SEC. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. ( 3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``or 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, or 7527B''. ( (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec. e) Termination of Child and Dependent Care Credit.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(4) Mathematical or clerical error authority.--Any omission of a correct valid identification number required under this subsection shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error for purposes of applying section 6213(g)(2) to such omission. ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Advance Payment of Credit.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9611(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by inserting after section 7527A the following new section: ``SEC. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. ( 3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``or 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, or 7527B''. ( (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec. e) Termination of Child and Dependent Care Credit.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(2) Valid identification number.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `valid identification number' means a social security number (as such term is defined in section 24(h)(7)). ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Advance Payment of Credit.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9611(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by inserting after section 7527A the following new section: ``SEC. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. ( 3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``or 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, or 7527B''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(4) Mathematical or clerical error authority.--Any omission of a correct valid identification number required under this subsection shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error for purposes of applying section 6213(g)(2) to such omission. ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Advance Payment of Credit.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9611(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by inserting after section 7527A the following new section: ``SEC. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. ( 3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``or 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, or 7527B''. ( (5) The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527A the following new item: ``Sec. e) Termination of Child and Dependent Care Credit.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(b) Limitation Based on Earned Income.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to any taxpayer for any taxable year in which the earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) of such taxpayer during such taxable year is not equal to or greater than the minimum income level. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(2) Valid identification number.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `valid identification number' means a social security number (as such term is defined in section 24(h)(7)). ``(B) Adoption taxpayer identification number.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(C), in the case of a qualifying child who is adopted or placed for adoption, the term `valid identification number' shall include the adoption taxpayer identification number of such child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Advance Payment of Credit.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9611(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by inserting after section 7527A the following new section: ``SEC. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. ( 3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``or 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, or 7527B''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. ( d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(d) Notice of Payments.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)), the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. ``(d) Identification Number Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who does not include on the return of tax for the taxable year-- ``(A) such individual's valid identification number, ``(B) in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of such individual's spouse, and ``(C) in the case of a qualifying child described in subsection (c)(1), the valid identification number of such qualifying child. ``(3) Special rule for members of the armed forces.-- Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year and at least 1 spouse satisfies paragraph (1)(A). ``(g) Adjustment for Inflation.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, each dollar amount in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2021'for `2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. 2) Reconciliation of credit and advance credit.--Section 36C of such Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Reconciliation of Credit and Advance Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527B for such taxable year. ( d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,'', and (B) by striking ``and 7527A'' and inserting ``7527A, and 7527B''. (

Parent Tax Credit Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. The bill allows an individual who has a qualifying child who has not attained age 13 as of the close of the taxable year an amount equal to $6,000 ($12,000 in the case of a joint return). The credit shall not be allowed to any taxpayer Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to individuals who are not eligible for the earned income tax credit (EITC) for purposes of determining whether they have any qualifying children, whether the taxpayer has any qualifying marital status, a significant change in the taxpayer's earned income, and any other factor which the Secretary may provide. (Currently,

Parent Tax Credit Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a refundable tax credit for parents. The bill allows an individual who has a qualifying child who has not attained age 13 as of the close of the taxable year an amount equal to $6,000 ($12,000 in the case of a joint return). The credit shall not be allowed to any taxpayer Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to individuals who are not eligible for the earned income tax credit (EITC) for purposes of determining whether they have any qualifying children, whether the taxpayer has any qualifying marital status, a significant change in the taxpayer's earned income, and any other factor which the Secretary may provide. (Currently,

H.R.8131

Commerce

Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act This bill repeals the antitrust exemption for graduate medical resident matching programs.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching 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 ``Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act''. SEC. 2. REPEALER. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the March 18 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs.

Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act

Rep. Spartz, Victoria

R

IN

This bill repeals the antitrust exemption for graduate medical resident matching programs.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching 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 ``Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act''. SEC. 2. REPEALER. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the March 18 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching 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 ``Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act''. SEC. 2. REPEALER. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the March 18 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching 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 ``Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act''. SEC. 2. REPEALER. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the March 18 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching 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 ``Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act''. SEC. 2. REPEALER. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the March 18 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B) is repealed.

Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act - Amends the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Amends Federal law to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide for the establishment of an independent commission to study and report to Congress on the adequacy of the quality of medical residency

Increasing Competition for Medical Residency Act - Amends the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. Amends Federal law to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide for the establishment of an independent commission to study and report to Congress on the adequacy of the quality of medical residency

H.R.4921

Social Welfare

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021 This bill expands benefits, and increases specified taxes, related to the Social Security retirement and disability benefits program. Changes to benefits include (1) increasing the primary insurance amount for certain beneficiaries, (2) calculating cost-of-living adjustments by using a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers, and (3) establishing an alternative benefit for widows or widowers in two-income households. Changes to taxes include phasing out the cap on earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax. Under current law, the maximum amount subject to this tax is $142,800.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social 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 ``Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DETERMINATION OF TAXABLE WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME ABOVE CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFIT BASE AFTER 2022. (a) Determination of Taxable Wages Above Contribution and Benefit Base After 2022.-- (1) Amendments to the internal revenue code of 1986.-- Section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``the applicable percentage (determined under subsection (c)(1)) of'' before ``that part of the remuneration''; and (B) in subsection (c), by striking ``(c) Included and Excluded Service.--For purposes of this chapter, if'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Special Rules for Wages and Employment.-- ``(1) Applicable percentage of remuneration in determining taxable wages.--For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the applicable percentage for a calendar year shall be equal to-- ``(A) for 2023, 80 percent, ``(B) for 2024 through 2026, the applicable percentage under this paragraph for the previous year, decreased by 20 percentage points, and ``(C) for 2027 and each year thereafter, 0 percent. ``(2) Included and excluded service.--For purposes of this chapter, if''. (2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 209 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 409) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(1)(I)-- (i) by inserting ``and before 2023'' after ``1974''; and (ii) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subsection (a)(1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(J) The applicable percentage (determined under subsection (l)) of that part of remuneration which, after remuneration (other than remuneration referred to in the succeeding subsections of this section) equal to the contribution and benefit base (determined under section 230) with respect to employment has been paid to an individual during any calendar year after 2022 with respect to which such contribution and benefit base is effective, is paid to such individual during such calendar year;''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(l) For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(J), the applicable percentage for a calendar year shall be equal to-- ``(1) for 2023, 80 percent, ``(2) for 2024 through 2026, the applicable percentage under this subsection for the previous year, decreased by 20 percentage points, and ``(3) for 2027 and each year thereafter, 0 percent.''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. (b) Determination of Taxable Self-Employment Income Above Contribution and Benefit Base After 2022.-- (1) Amendments to the internal revenue code of 1986.-- Section 1402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``that part of the net earnings'' and all that follows through ``minus'' and inserting the following: ``an amount equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under subsection (d)(2)) of that part of the net earnings from self-employment which is in excess of the difference (not to be less than zero) between (i) an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base (as determined under section 230 of the Social Security Act) which is effective for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins, and''; and (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) by striking ``(d) Employee and Wages.-- The term'' and inserting the following: ``(d) Rules and Definitions.-- ``(1) Employee and wages.--The term''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Applicable percentage of net earnings from self- employment in determining taxable self-employment income.--For purposes of subsection (b)(1), the applicable percentage for a taxable year beginning in any calendar year referred to in such paragraph shall be equal to-- ``(A) for 2023, 80 percent, ``(B) for 2024 through 2026, the applicable percentage under this paragraph for the previous year, decreased by 20 percentage points, and ``(C) for 2027 and each year thereafter, 0 percent.''. (2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 211 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 411) is amended-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)(I)-- (I) by striking ``or'' after the semicolon; and (II) by inserting ``and before 2023'' after ``1974''; (ii) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (iii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) For any taxable year beginning in any calendar year after 2022, an amount equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under subsection (l)) of that part of net earnings from self-employment which is in excess of the difference (not to be less than zero) between-- ``(A) an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base (as determined under section 230) that is effective for such calendar year, and ``(B) the amount of the wages paid to such individual during such taxable year, or''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) For purposes of subsection (b)(2), the applicable percentage for a taxable year beginning in any calendar year referred to in such paragraph shall be equal to-- ``(1) for 2023, 80 percent, ``(2) for 2024 through 2026, the applicable percentage under this subsection for the previous year, decreased by 20 percentage points, and ``(3) for 2027 and each year thereafter, 0 percent.''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2023. SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. (a) Adjustments Relating to First Bend Point.-- (1) Increase in first bend point factor.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``90 percent'' and inserting ``95 percent''. (B) Effective date; application rule.--The amendment made by subparagraph (A) shall apply with respect to computations or recomputations of primary insurance amounts made on or after January 1, 2027, except that section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act shall be applied by making the following substitutions for ``95 percent'' for computations and recomputations made in the following calendar years: (i) For calendar year 2027, by substituting ``91 percent''. (ii) For calendar year 2028, by substituting ``92 percent''. (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. (iv) For calendar year 2030, by substituting ``94 percent''. (2) Increase in first bend point.--Section 215(a)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(B)) is amended-- (A) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (B) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: ``(iii) With respect to computations or recomputations of primary insurance amounts made on or after January 1, 2027, the amount determined under clause (i) of this subparagraph for purposes of subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be increased by-- ``(I) for calendar year 2028, 1 percent, ``(II) for each of calendar years 2029 through 2041, the percent determined under this clause for the preceding year increased by 1 percentage point, and ``(III) for calendar year 2042 and each year thereafter, 15 percent.''. (3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. Notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute the primary insurance amount of each such individual on the first day of each calendar year during the period beginning with calendar year 2027 and ending with calendar year 2042 to the extent necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. (b) Inclusion of Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings in Determination of Primary Insurance Amounts.--Section 215(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. (c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. (2) Surplus aime.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (as amended by paragraph (1)) is amended-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (ii) by inserting ``(A)'' after ``(b)(1)''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B)(i) An individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings shall be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing-- ``(I) the total (after adjustment under paragraph (3)(B)) of such individual's surplus earnings (determined under clause (ii)) for such individual's benefit computation years (determined under paragraph (2)), by ``(II) the number of months in those years. ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i) and paragraph (3)(B), an individual's surplus earnings for a benefit computation year are the total of such individual's wages paid in and self-employment income credited to such benefit computation year, to the extent such total (before adjustment under paragraph (3)(B)) exceeds the contribution and benefit base for such year.''. (B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. (3) Adjustment of surplus earnings for purposes of determining surplus aime.--Section 215(b)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(3)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (C)'' and by inserting ``and determination of basic average indexed monthly income'' after ``paragraph (2)''; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) For purposes of determining under paragraph (1)(B) an individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings, the individual's surplus earnings (described in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)) for a benefit computation year shall be deemed to be equal to the product of-- ``(i) the individual's surplus earnings for such year (as determined without regard to this subparagraph), and ``(ii) the quotient described in subparagraph (A)(ii).''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. SEC. 4. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ELDERLY CONSUMERS. (a) In General.--The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the ``Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers'' that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who have attained early retirement age (as defined under section 216(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). (b) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to calendar months ending on or after June 30 of the calendar year in which this Act is enacted. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. SEC. 5. COMPUTATION OF COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Section 215(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(G), by inserting before the period the following: ``, and, with respect to any monthly insurance benefit payable under this title, effective for adjustments under this subsection to the primary insurance amount on which such benefit is based (or to any such benefit under section 227 or 228), the applicable Consumer Price Index shall be deemed to be the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers and such primary insurance amount shall be deemed adjusted under this subsection using such Index''; and (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and by section 9001'' and inserting ``, by section 9001'', and by inserting after ``1986,'' the following: ``and by section 5(a) of the Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021,''. (b) Conforming Amendments in Applicable Former Law.--Section 215(i)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act, as in effect in December 1978 and applied in certain cases under the provisions of such Act in effect after December 1978, is amended by inserting before the period the following: ``, and, with respect to any monthly insurance benefit payable under this title, effective for adjustments under this subsection to the primary insurance amount on which such benefit is based (or to any such benefit under section 227 or 228), the applicable Consumer Price Index shall be deemed to be the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers and such primary insurance amount shall be deemed adjusted under this subsection using such Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. SEC. 6. IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. (a) In General.-- (1) Widows.--Section 202(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) by striking subparagraph (D); (iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (v) in the flush matter following subparagraph (E)(ii), as so redesignated, by striking ``or becomes entitled to an old-age insurance benefit'' and all that follows through ``such deceased individual,''; (B) by striking subparagraph (A) in paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2)(A) Except as provided in subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), and subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, such widow's insurance benefit for each month shall be equal to the greater of-- ``(i) subject to paragraph (9), the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual, or ``(ii) subject to paragraphs (9) and (10), in the case of a fully insured widow or surviving divorced wife, 75 percent of the sum of any old-age or disability insurance benefit for which the widow or the surviving divorced wife is entitled for such month and the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual.''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)(i)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)(i)''; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(9) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), in the case of a surviving divorced wife, the amount determined under either such clause (and, for purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), as determined after application of paragraph (10)) shall be equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under section 202(b)(2)(B)) of such amount (as determined before application of this paragraph but after application of subsection (k)(3)). ``(10) For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the amount determined under such paragraph shall not exceed the primary insurance amount for such month of a hypothetical individual-- ``(A) who became entitled to old-age insurance benefits upon attaining early retirement age during the month in which the deceased individual referred to in paragraph (1) became entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits, or died (before becoming entitled to such benefits), and ``(B) to whom wages and self-employment income were credited in each of such hypothetical individual's elapsed years (within the meaning of section 215(b)(2)(B)(iii)) in an amount equal to the national average wage index (as described in section 209(k)(1)) for each such year.''. (2) Widowers.--Section 202(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) by striking subparagraph (D); (iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (v) in the flush matter following subparagraph (E)(ii), as so redesignated, by striking ``or becomes entitled to an old-age insurance benefit'' and all that follows through ``such deceased individual,''; (B) by striking subparagraph (A) in paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2)(A) Except as provided in subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), and subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, such widower's insurance benefit for each month shall be equal to the greater of-- ``(i) subject to paragraph (9), the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual, or ``(ii) subject to paragraphs (9) and (10), in the case of a fully insured widower or surviving divorced husband, 75 percent of the sum of any old-age or disability insurance benefit for which the widower or the surviving divorced husband is entitled for such month and the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual.''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)(i)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)(i)''; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(9) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), in the case of a surviving divorced husband, the amount determined under either such clause (and, for purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), as determined after application of paragraph (10)) shall be equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under section 202(c)(2)(B)) of such amount (as determined before application of this paragraph but after application of subsection (k)(3)). ``(10) For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the amount determined under such paragraph shall not exceed the primary insurance amount for such month of a hypothetical individual-- ``(A) who became entitled to old-age insurance benefits upon attaining early retirement age during the month in which the deceased individual referred to in paragraph (1) became entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits, or died (before becoming entitled to such benefits), and ``(B) to whom wages and self-employment income were credited in each of such hypothetical individual's elapsed years (within the meaning of section 215(b)(2)(B)(iii)) in an amount equal to the national average wage index (as described in section 209(k)(1)) for each such year.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. SEC. 7. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS. For purposes of determining the income of an individual to establish eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits payable under title XVI of the Social Security Act, the amount of any benefit to which the individual is entitled under title II of such Act shall be deemed not to exceed the amount of the benefit that would be determined for such individual under such title as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security.

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T.

D

CA

This bill expands benefits, and increases specified taxes, related to the Social Security retirement and disability benefits program. Changes to benefits include (1) increasing the primary insurance amount for certain beneficiaries, (2) calculating cost-of-living adjustments by using a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers, and (3) establishing an alternative benefit for widows or widowers in two-income households. Changes to taxes include phasing out the cap on earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax. Under current law, the maximum amount subject to this tax is $142,800.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. 2. DETERMINATION OF TAXABLE WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME ABOVE CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFIT BASE AFTER 2022. (a) Determination of Taxable Wages Above Contribution and Benefit Base After 2022.-- (1) Amendments to the internal revenue code of 1986.-- Section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``the applicable percentage (determined under subsection (c)(1)) of'' before ``that part of the remuneration''; and (B) in subsection (c), by striking ``(c) Included and Excluded Service.--For purposes of this chapter, if'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Special Rules for Wages and Employment.-- ``(1) Applicable percentage of remuneration in determining taxable wages.--For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the applicable percentage for a calendar year shall be equal to-- ``(A) for 2023, 80 percent, ``(B) for 2024 through 2026, the applicable percentage under this paragraph for the previous year, decreased by 20 percentage points, and ``(C) for 2027 and each year thereafter, 0 percent. (2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 209 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. (3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. (B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. 4. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ELDERLY CONSUMERS. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. ''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)(i)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)(i)''; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(9) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), in the case of a surviving divorced wife, the amount determined under either such clause (and, for purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), as determined after application of paragraph (10)) shall be equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under section 202(b)(2)(B)) of such amount (as determined before application of this paragraph but after application of subsection (k)(3)). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. SEC.

2. DETERMINATION OF TAXABLE WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME ABOVE CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFIT BASE AFTER 2022. (2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 209 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. (3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. (B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. 4. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ELDERLY CONSUMERS. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. ''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)(i)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)(i)''; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(9) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), in the case of a surviving divorced wife, the amount determined under either such clause (and, for purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), as determined after application of paragraph (10)) shall be equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under section 202(b)(2)(B)) of such amount (as determined before application of this paragraph but after application of subsection (k)(3)). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. SEC.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. DETERMINATION OF TAXABLE WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME ABOVE CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFIT BASE AFTER 2022. (a) Determination of Taxable Wages Above Contribution and Benefit Base After 2022.-- (1) Amendments to the internal revenue code of 1986.-- Section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``the applicable percentage (determined under subsection (c)(1)) of'' before ``that part of the remuneration''; and (B) in subsection (c), by striking ``(c) Included and Excluded Service.--For purposes of this chapter, if'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Special Rules for Wages and Employment.-- ``(1) Applicable percentage of remuneration in determining taxable wages.--For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the applicable percentage for a calendar year shall be equal to-- ``(A) for 2023, 80 percent, ``(B) for 2024 through 2026, the applicable percentage under this paragraph for the previous year, decreased by 20 percentage points, and ``(C) for 2027 and each year thereafter, 0 percent. (2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 209 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. (iv) For calendar year 2030, by substituting ``94 percent''. (3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. (c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. 4. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ELDERLY CONSUMERS. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. 6. ''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)(i)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)(i)''; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(9) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), in the case of a surviving divorced wife, the amount determined under either such clause (and, for purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), as determined after application of paragraph (10)) shall be equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under section 202(b)(2)(B)) of such amount (as determined before application of this paragraph but after application of subsection (k)(3)). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. SEC. 7. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. DETERMINATION OF TAXABLE WAGES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME ABOVE CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFIT BASE AFTER 2022. (a) Determination of Taxable Wages Above Contribution and Benefit Base After 2022.-- (1) Amendments to the internal revenue code of 1986.-- Section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``the applicable percentage (determined under subsection (c)(1)) of'' before ``that part of the remuneration''; and (B) in subsection (c), by striking ``(c) Included and Excluded Service.--For purposes of this chapter, if'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Special Rules for Wages and Employment.-- ``(1) Applicable percentage of remuneration in determining taxable wages.--For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the applicable percentage for a calendar year shall be equal to-- ``(A) for 2023, 80 percent, ``(B) for 2024 through 2026, the applicable percentage under this paragraph for the previous year, decreased by 20 percentage points, and ``(C) for 2027 and each year thereafter, 0 percent. (2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 209 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. (a) Adjustments Relating to First Bend Point.-- (1) Increase in first bend point factor.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. (iv) For calendar year 2030, by substituting ``94 percent''. (3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. (c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. 4. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ELDERLY CONSUMERS. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. 6. ''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph (1)(F)(i)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(E)(i)''; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(9) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), in the case of a surviving divorced wife, the amount determined under either such clause (and, for purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), as determined after application of paragraph (10)) shall be equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under section 202(b)(2)(B)) of such amount (as determined before application of this paragraph but after application of subsection (k)(3)). 402(f)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) by striking subparagraph (D); (iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (v) in the flush matter following subparagraph (E)(ii), as so redesignated, by striking ``or becomes entitled to an old-age insurance benefit'' and all that follows through ``such deceased individual,''; (B) by striking subparagraph (A) in paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2)(A) Except as provided in subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), and subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, such widower's insurance benefit for each month shall be equal to the greater of-- ``(i) subject to paragraph (9), the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual, or ``(ii) subject to paragraphs (9) and (10), in the case of a fully insured widower or surviving divorced husband, 75 percent of the sum of any old-age or disability insurance benefit for which the widower or the surviving divorced husband is entitled for such month and the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual. ``(10) For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the amount determined under such paragraph shall not exceed the primary insurance amount for such month of a hypothetical individual-- ``(A) who became entitled to old-age insurance benefits upon attaining early retirement age during the month in which the deceased individual referred to in paragraph (1) became entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits, or died (before becoming entitled to such benefits), and ``(B) to whom wages and self-employment income were credited in each of such hypothetical individual's elapsed years (within the meaning of section 215(b)(2)(B)(iii)) in an amount equal to the national average wage index (as described in section 209(k)(1)) for each such year.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. SEC. 7. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. ``(2) Included and excluded service.--For purposes of this chapter, if''. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2023. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. ( ii) For calendar year 2028, by substituting ``92 percent''. ( 3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. Notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute the primary insurance amount of each such individual on the first day of each calendar year during the period beginning with calendar year 2027 and ending with calendar year 2042 to the extent necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. ( 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i) and paragraph (3)(B), an individual's surplus earnings for a benefit computation year are the total of such individual's wages paid in and self-employment income credited to such benefit computation year, to the extent such total (before adjustment under paragraph (3)(B)) exceeds the contribution and benefit base for such year.''. ( B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. a) In General.--The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the ``Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers'' that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who have attained early retirement age (as defined under section 216(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. ( (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. ``(2) Included and excluded service.--For purposes of this chapter, if''. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. 2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 211 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2023. a) Adjustments Relating to First Bend Point.-- (1) Increase in first bend point factor.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``90 percent'' and inserting ``95 percent''. ( (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. ( b) Inclusion of Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings in Determination of Primary Insurance Amounts.--Section 215(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. a) In General.--The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the ``Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers'' that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who have attained early retirement age (as defined under section 216(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. ``(2) Included and excluded service.--For purposes of this chapter, if''. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. 2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 211 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2023. a) Adjustments Relating to First Bend Point.-- (1) Increase in first bend point factor.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``90 percent'' and inserting ``95 percent''. ( (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. ( b) Inclusion of Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings in Determination of Primary Insurance Amounts.--Section 215(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. a) In General.--The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the ``Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers'' that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who have attained early retirement age (as defined under section 216(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. ``(2) Included and excluded service.--For purposes of this chapter, if''. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2023. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. ( ii) For calendar year 2028, by substituting ``92 percent''. ( 3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. Notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute the primary insurance amount of each such individual on the first day of each calendar year during the period beginning with calendar year 2027 and ending with calendar year 2042 to the extent necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. ( 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i) and paragraph (3)(B), an individual's surplus earnings for a benefit computation year are the total of such individual's wages paid in and self-employment income credited to such benefit computation year, to the extent such total (before adjustment under paragraph (3)(B)) exceeds the contribution and benefit base for such year.''. ( B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. a) In General.--The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the ``Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers'' that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who have attained early retirement age (as defined under section 216(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. ( (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. ``(2) Included and excluded service.--For purposes of this chapter, if''. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. 2) Amendments to the social security act.--Section 211 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2023. a) Adjustments Relating to First Bend Point.-- (1) Increase in first bend point factor.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``90 percent'' and inserting ``95 percent''. ( (iii) For calendar year 2029, by substituting ``93 percent''. ( b) Inclusion of Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings in Determination of Primary Insurance Amounts.--Section 215(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. a) In General.--The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the ``Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers'' that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who have attained early retirement age (as defined under section 216(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. ``(2) Included and excluded service.--For purposes of this chapter, if''. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2023. ADJUSTMENTS TO BEND POINTS IN DETERMINING PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT AND INCLUSION OF SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS. ( ii) For calendar year 2028, by substituting ``92 percent''. ( 3) Application of increase; recomputations.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to every individual who becomes entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who dies (before becoming so entitled), in any calendar year. Notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute the primary insurance amount of each such individual on the first day of each calendar year during the period beginning with calendar year 2027 and ending with calendar year 2042 to the extent necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. ( 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i) and paragraph (3)(B), an individual's surplus earnings for a benefit computation year are the total of such individual's wages paid in and self-employment income credited to such benefit computation year, to the extent such total (before adjustment under paragraph (3)(B)) exceeds the contribution and benefit base for such year.''. ( B) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking ``Average Indexed Monthly Earnings'' and inserting ``Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. a) In General.--The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the ``Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers'' that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who have attained early retirement age (as defined under section 216(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)(2)) for purposes of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit). ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022. IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. ( (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's and widower's insurance benefits payable for months after December 2022. HOLDING SSI BENEFICIARIES HARMLESS.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. a) Adjustments Relating to First Bend Point.-- (1) Increase in first bend point factor.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``90 percent'' and inserting ``95 percent''. ( ( ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. ( 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. a) Adjustments Relating to First Bend Point.-- (1) Increase in first bend point factor.-- (A) In general.--Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``90 percent'' and inserting ``95 percent''. ( ( ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022.

To improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security. 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2022. ( 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting ``basic'' before ``average indexed monthly earnings'' each place it appears; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in clause (iii), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (4) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) 5 percent of the individual's surplus average indexed monthly earnings,''. ( c) Basic AIME and Surplus AIME.-- (1) Basic aime.--Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ``basic'' before ``average''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)(A)'' and by inserting before the comma the following: ``to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year''. ( ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2027. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made by the Commissioner of Social Security under section 215(i)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)) with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2022.

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code and title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Amendments Act to: (1) increase the applicable percentage of wages and self-employment income above the contribution and benefit base after 2022; and (2) increase from 80 percent to 80 percent of the Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase from 95 to 95 percent the computation of primary insurance amounts made on or after January 1, 2027; and (2) include surplus average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) in the calculation of such amounts. (Currently, AIME is Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) make the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E) the applicable consumer price index for Social Security benefits; and (2) revise the formula for calculating the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) Amends title XVI (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase the age at which a widower or widower's surviving divorced husband is entitled to an old-age or disability insurance benefit from 65 to 75 years of age; and (2) provide for a reduction in benefits for widowers and wid

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code and title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Amendments Act to: (1) increase the applicable percentage of wages and self-employment income above the contribution and benefit base after 2022; and (2) increase from 80 percent to 80 percent of the Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase from 95 to 95 percent the computation of primary insurance amounts made on or after January 1, 2027; and (2) include surplus average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) in the calculation of such amounts. (Currently, AIME is Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) make the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E) the applicable consumer price index for Social Security benefits; and (2) revise the formula for calculating the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) Amends title XVI (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase the age at which a widower or widower's surviving divorced husband is entitled to an old-age or disability insurance benefit from 65 to 75 years of age; and (2) provide for a reduction in benefits for widowers and wid

H.R.1425

Taxation

This bill repeals the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits excise taxes covered over (paid) to the treasuries of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON COVER OVER OF DISTILLED SPIRITS TAXES. (a) In General.--Section 7652 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsections (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7652(f)(1) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (B), and (2) by striking ``as if--'' and all that follows through ``the use and tax'' and inserting ``as if the use and tax''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E.

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This bill repeals the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits excise taxes covered over (paid) to the treasuries of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON COVER OVER OF DISTILLED SPIRITS TAXES. (a) In General.--Section 7652 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsections (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7652(f)(1) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (B), and (2) by striking ``as if--'' and all that follows through ``the use and tax'' and inserting ``as if the use and tax''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON COVER OVER OF DISTILLED SPIRITS TAXES. (a) In General.--Section 7652 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsections (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7652(f)(1) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (B), and (2) by striking ``as if--'' and all that follows through ``the use and tax'' and inserting ``as if the use and tax''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON COVER OVER OF DISTILLED SPIRITS TAXES. (a) In General.--Section 7652 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsections (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7652(f)(1) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (B), and (2) by striking ``as if--'' and all that follows through ``the use and tax'' and inserting ``as if the use and tax''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON COVER OVER OF DISTILLED SPIRITS TAXES. (a) In General.--Section 7652 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsections (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7652(f)(1) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (B), and (2) by striking ``as if--'' and all that follows through ``the use and tax'' and inserting ``as if the use and tax''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. (Currently, such tax applies to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.) Amends the Foreign Trade Act of 1961 to repeal such prohibition. (Current law applies to imported distilled spirits.)Amends title XVIII (Medicare)

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. (Currently, such tax applies to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2020.) Amends the Foreign Trade Act of 1961 to repeal such prohibition. (Current law applies to imported distilled spirits.)Amends title XVIII (Medicare)

H.R.7419

Crime and Law Enforcement

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2028 and otherwise revises grants for local and regional children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 211 (34 U.S.C. 20301)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``3,300,000'' and inserting ``3,400,000''; and (ii) by striking ``, and drug abuse is associated with a significant portion of these''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (8) as paragraphs (4) through (9), respectively; (C) by inserting afer paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) a key to a child victim healing from abuse is access to supportive and healthy families and communities;''; and (D) in paragraph (9)(B), as so redesignated, by inserting ``, and operations of centers'' before the period at the end; (2) in section 212 (34 U.S.C. 20302)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``coordinated team'' before ``response''; and (B) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``organizational capacity'' before ``support''; (3) in section 213 (34 U.S.C. 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. 20304)-- (A) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall make grants to-- ``(1) establish and maintain a network of care for child abuse victims where investigation, prosecutions, and interventions are continually occurring and coordinating activities within local children's advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; ``(2) develop, enhance, and coordinate multidisciplinary child abuse investigations, intervention, and prosecution activities; ``(3) promote the effective delivery of the evidence-based, trauma-informed Children's Advocacy Center Model and the multidisciplinary response to child abuse; and ``(4) develop and disseminate practice standards for care and best practices in programmatic evaluation, and support State chapter organizational capacity and local children's advocacy center organizational capacity and operations in order to meet such practice standards and best practices.''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(H) Designation of a director for the children's advocacy center. ``(I) Designation of a multidisciplinary team coordinator. ``(J) Assignment of a volunteer or staff advocate to each child in order to assist the child and, when appropriate, the child's family, throughout each step of intervention and judicial proceedings. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation.''; and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy.''; (5) in section 214A (34 U.S.C. 20305)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``attorneys and other allied'' and inserting ``prosecutors and other attorneys and allied''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) a significant connection to prosecutors who handle child abuse cases in State courts, such as a membership organization or support service providers; and''; and (6) by striking section 214B (34 U.S.C. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''. <all>

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes.

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

Rep. Costa, Jim

D

CA

This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2028 and otherwise revises grants for local and regional children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse.

SHORT TITLE. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

2. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(I) Designation of a multidisciplinary team coordinator. ``(J) Assignment of a volunteer or staff advocate to each child in order to assist the child and, when appropriate, the child's family, throughout each step of intervention and judicial proceedings. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation. ''; and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. 20304)-- (A) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall make grants to-- ``(1) establish and maintain a network of care for child abuse victims where investigation, prosecutions, and interventions are continually occurring and coordinating activities within local children's advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; ``(2) develop, enhance, and coordinate multidisciplinary child abuse investigations, intervention, and prosecution activities; ``(3) promote the effective delivery of the evidence-based, trauma-informed Children's Advocacy Center Model and the multidisciplinary response to child abuse; and ``(4) develop and disseminate practice standards for care and best practices in programmatic evaluation, and support State chapter organizational capacity and local children's advocacy center organizational capacity and operations in order to meet such practice standards and best practices. ''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(I) Designation of a multidisciplinary team coordinator. ``(J) Assignment of a volunteer or staff advocate to each child in order to assist the child and, when appropriate, the child's family, throughout each step of intervention and judicial proceedings. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation. ''; and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. 20305)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``attorneys and other allied'' and inserting ``prosecutors and other attorneys and allied''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) a significant connection to prosecutors who handle child abuse cases in State courts, such as a membership organization or support service providers; and''; and (6) by striking section 214B (34 U.S.C. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Amends the Victims of Childhood Abuse Act of 1990 to reauthorize the Act for FY2022. (Sec. 2) Amends such Act to: (1) increase the number of child abuse cases to 3.400 million; and (2) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational Authorizes appropriations for FY 2022 through 2028 for grants to state chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence-informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. Requires the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to ensure that a portion of such grants is distributed

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Amends the Victims of Childhood Abuse Act of 1990 to reauthorize the Act for FY2022. (Sec. 2) Amends such Act to: (1) increase the number of child abuse cases to 3.400 million; and (2) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational Authorizes appropriations for FY 2022 through 2028 for grants to state chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence-informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. Requires the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to ensure that a portion of such grants is distributed

S.735

Science, Technology, Communications

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct multiple pilot programs within the NSF to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including community colleges), and other eligible entities that the NSF determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for NSF grants. The NSF shall review the results of the pilot programs and develop best practices for implementation across the NSF.

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 2. HARNESSING OUR NATION'S RESEARCH POTENTIAL.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Components.--Each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall include at least 1 of the following elements:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) A mentorship program.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Grant writing technical assistance.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Targeted outreach.</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) Programmatic support or solutions for institutions or entities that do not have an experienced grant management office.</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) An increase in the number of grant reviewers from institutions of higher education that have not traditionally received funds from the National Science Foundation.</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) An increase of the term and funding, for a period of 3 years or less, as appropriate, to a principal investigator that is a first-time grant awardee, when paired with regular mentoring on the administrative aspects of grant management.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens.</DELETED> <DELETED> (d) Agency-Wide Programs.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) review the results of the pilot programs described in subsection (a); and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) develop agency-wide best practices from the pilot programs for implementation across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the requirement under section 3(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(e)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 3. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Findings and Purpose.--Section 2 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862h) is amended-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science, mathematics, and technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``educated and'' before ``trained''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``scientific and technical education and training'' and inserting ``STEM education and training''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``mathematics and science instruction'' and inserting ``STEM instruction''.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Modernizing References to STEM.--Section 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in the section heading, by striking ``scientific and technical education'' and inserting ``stem education'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Scientific and Technical Education'' and inserting ``STEM Education'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by inserting ``and education to prepare the skilled technical workforce to meet workforce demands'' before ``, and to improve'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``core education courses in science and mathematics'' and inserting ``core education courses in STEM fields'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by inserting ``veterans and individuals engaged in'' before ``work in the home''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) by inserting ``and on building a pathway from secondary schools, to associate-degree-granting institutions, to careers that require technical training'' before ``, and shall be designed'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by inserting ``and study'' after ``development''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``core science and mathematics courses'' and inserting ``core STEM courses'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science, mathematics, and advanced-technology fields'' and inserting ``STEM and advanced-technology fields'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``to support the advanced-technology industries that drive the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy'' before the semicolon at the end;</DELETED> <DELETED> (F) in paragraph (4), by striking ``scientific and advanced-technology fields'' and inserting ``STEM and advanced-technology fields''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (G) in paragraph (5), by striking ``advanced scientific and technical education'' and inserting ``advanced STEM and advanced- technology'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by striking the subsection heading and inserting the following: ``Centers of Scientific and Technical Education.--'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``not to exceed 10 in number'' and inserting ``in advanced-technology fields'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``education in mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM education''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) in the flush matter following paragraph (2), by striking ``in the geographic region served by the center'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) in subsection (c)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (A)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``to encourage'' and all that follows through ``such means as--'' and inserting ``to encourage the development of career and educational pathways with multiple entry and exit points leading to credentials and degrees, and to assist students pursuing pathways in STEM fields to transition from associate-degree- granting colleges to bachelor-degree- granting institutions, through such means as--'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) in clause (i), by striking ``to ensure'' and inserting ``to develop articulation agreements that ensure''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (III) in clause (ii), by striking ``courses at the bachelor- degree-granting institution'' and inserting ``the career and educational pathways supported by the articulation agreements'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) in clause (i), by inserting ``veterans and individuals engaged in'' before ``work in the home'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) in clause (iii)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (aa) by striking ``bachelor's-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``institutions or work sites''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (bb) by inserting ``or industry internships'' after ``summer programs''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (III) by striking the flush text following clause (iv); and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by striking subparagraph (C);</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``mathematics and science programs'' and inserting ``STEM programs'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by inserting ``and, as appropriate, elementary schools,'' after ``with secondary schools'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by striking ``mathematics and science education'' and inserting ``STEM education'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) by striking ``secondary school students'' and inserting ``students at these schools'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (v) by striking ``science and advanced-technology fields'' and inserting ``STEM and advanced-technology fields''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (vi) by striking ``agreements with local educational agencies'' and inserting ``articulation agreements or dual credit courses with local secondary schools, or other means as the Director determines appropriate,''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (3)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking subparagraph (B);</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``shall--'' and all that follows through ``establish a'' and inserting ``shall establish a'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by striking ``the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, including jobs at Federal and academic laboratories.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f).'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) in subsection (g), by striking the second sentence;</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) in subsection (h)(1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in subparagraph (C)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``up to $2,500,000'' and inserting ``not less than $3,000,000''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (8) in subsection (j)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) the term `advanced-technology' includes technological fields such as advanced manufacturing, agricultural-, biological- and chemical-technologies, energy and environmental technologies, engineering technologies, information technologies, micro and nano-technologies, cybersecurity technologies, geospatial technologies, and new, emerging technology areas;'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) the term `associate-degree-granting college' means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) that offers a 2-year associate-degree program or 2-year certificate program;'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``as determined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965'' and inserting ``as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``separate bachelor-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``other entities'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) by striking paragraph (7);</DELETED> <DELETED> (F) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively;</DELETED> <DELETED> (G) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (H) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by subparagraph (F)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``mathematics, science, engineering, or technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, or mathematics''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``computer science.'' and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''.</DELETED> SECTION 1. HARNESSING OUR NATION'S RESEARCH POTENTIAL. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. (b) Components.--Each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall include at least 1 of the following elements: (1) A mentorship program. (2) Grant writing technical assistance. (3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (4) Programmatic support or solutions for institutions or entities that do not have an experienced grant management office. (5) An increase in the number of grant reviewers from institutions of higher education that have not traditionally received funds from the National Science Foundation. (6) An increase of the term and funding, for a period of 3 years or less, as appropriate, to a principal investigator that is a first-time grant awardee, when paired with regular mentoring on the administrative aspects of grant management. (c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. (d) Agency-wide Programs.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall-- (1) review the results of the pilot programs described in subsection (a); and (2) develop agency-wide best practices from the pilot programs for implementation across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the requirement under section 3(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(e)). (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). SEC. 2. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. (a) Findings and Purpose.--Section 2 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862h) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science, mathematics, and technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM''; (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``educated and'' before ``trained''; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``scientific and technical education and training'' and inserting ``STEM education and training''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``mathematics and science instruction'' and inserting ``STEM instruction''. (b) Modernizing References to STEM.--Section 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``scientific and technical education'' and inserting ``stem education''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Scientific and Technical Education'' and inserting ``STEM Education''; (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``and education to prepare the skilled technical workforce to meet workforce demands'' before ``, and to improve''; (ii) by striking ``core education courses in science and mathematics'' and inserting ``core education courses in STEM fields''; (iii) by inserting ``veterans and individuals engaged in'' before ``work in the home''; and (iv) by inserting ``and on building a pathway from secondary schools, to associate- degree-granting institutions, to careers that require technical training'' before ``, and shall be designed''; (C) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``and study'' after ``development''; and (ii) by striking ``core science and mathematics courses'' and inserting ``core STEM courses''; (D) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science, mathematics, and advanced-technology fields'' and inserting ``STEM and advanced-technology fields''; (E) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``to support the advanced-technology industries that drive the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy'' before the semicolon at the end; (F) in paragraph (4), by striking ``scientific and advanced-technology fields'' and inserting ``STEM and advanced-technology fields''; and (G) in paragraph (5), by striking ``advanced scientific and technical education'' and inserting ``advanced STEM and advanced-technology''; (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking the subsection heading and inserting the following: ``Centers of Scientific and Technical Education.--''; (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``not to exceed 12 in number'' and inserting ``in advanced-technology fields''; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``education in mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM education''; and (D) in the flush matter following paragraph (2), by striking ``in the geographic region served by the center''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``to encourage'' and all that follows through ``such means as--'' and inserting ``to encourage the development of career and educational pathways with multiple entry and exit points leading to credentials and degrees, and to assist students pursuing pathways in STEM fields to transition from associate-degree- granting colleges to bachelor-degree- granting institutions, through such means as--''; (II) in clause (i), by striking ``to ensure'' and inserting ``to develop articulation agreements that ensure''; and (III) in clause (ii), by striking ``courses at the bachelor-degree- granting institution'' and inserting ``the career and educational pathways supported by the articulation agreements''; (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (i), by inserting ``veterans and individuals engaged in'' before ``work in the home''; (II) in clause (iii)-- (aa) by striking ``bachelor's-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``institutions or work sites''; and (bb) by inserting ``or industry internships'' after ``summer programs''; and (III) by striking the flush text following clause (iv); and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``mathematics and science programs'' and inserting ``STEM programs''; (ii) by inserting ``and, as appropriate, elementary schools,'' after ``with secondary schools''; (iii) by striking ``mathematics and science education'' and inserting ``STEM education''; (iv) by striking ``secondary school students'' and inserting ``students at these schools''; (v) by striking ``science and advanced- technology fields'' and inserting ``STEM and advanced-technology fields''; and (vi) by striking ``agreements with local educational agencies'' and inserting ``articulation agreements or dual credit courses with local secondary schools, or other means as the Director determines appropriate,''; and (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (B); (ii) by striking ``shall--'' and all that follows through ``establish a'' and inserting ``shall establish a''; (iii) by striking ``the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and (iv) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, including jobs at Federal and academic laboratories.''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f).''; (6) in subsection (g), by striking the second sentence; (7) in subsection (h)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (C) in subparagraph (C)-- (i) by striking ``up to $2,500,000'' and inserting ``not less than $3,000,000''; and (ii) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (8) in subsection (j)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) the term `advanced-technology' includes technological fields such as advanced manufacturing, agricultural-, biological- and chemical-technologies, energy and environmental technologies, engineering technologies, information technologies, micro and nano-technologies, cybersecurity technologies, geospatial technologies, and new, emerging technology areas;''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) the term `associate-degree-granting college' means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) that offers a 2-year associate-degree program or 2-year certificate program;''; (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``as determined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965'' and inserting ``as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)''; (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``separate bachelor-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``other entities''; (E) by striking paragraph (7); (F) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; (G) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (H) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by subparagraph (F)-- (i) by striking ``mathematics, science, engineering, or technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, or mathematics''; and (ii) by striking ``computer science and cybersecurity.'' and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated, from sums otherwise authorized to be appropriated, to the Director for carrying out this Act, $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. Calendar No. 198 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 735 _______________________________________________________________________

Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act

A bill to amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes.

Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act

Sen. Wicker, Roger F.

R

MS

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct multiple pilot programs within the NSF to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including community colleges), and other eligible entities that the NSF determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for NSF grants. The NSF shall review the results of the pilot programs and develop best practices for implementation across the NSF.

1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. HARNESSING OUR NATION'S RESEARCH POTENTIAL. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. (c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. 1862h) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science, mathematics, and technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM''; (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``educated and'' before ``trained''; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``scientific and technical education and training'' and inserting ``STEM education and training''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``mathematics and science instruction'' and inserting ``STEM instruction''. 1002)''; (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``separate bachelor-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``other entities''; (E) by striking paragraph (7); (F) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; (G) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (H) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by subparagraph (F)-- (i) by striking ``mathematics, science, engineering, or technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, or mathematics''; and (ii) by striking ``computer science and cybersecurity.'' and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ``There are authorized to be appropriated, from sums otherwise authorized to be appropriated, to the Director for carrying out this Act, $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. HARNESSING OUR NATION'S RESEARCH POTENTIAL. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. (c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. 1862h) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science, mathematics, and technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM''; (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``educated and'' before ``trained''; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``scientific and technical education and training'' and inserting ``STEM education and training''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``mathematics and science instruction'' and inserting ``STEM instruction''. 1002)''; (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``separate bachelor-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``other entities''; (E) by striking paragraph (7); (F) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; (G) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (H) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by subparagraph (F)-- (i) by striking ``mathematics, science, engineering, or technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, or mathematics''; and (ii) by striking ``computer science and cybersecurity.'' and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ``There are authorized to be appropriated, from sums otherwise authorized to be appropriated, to the Director for carrying out this Act, $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. HARNESSING OUR NATION'S RESEARCH POTENTIAL. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. (c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. 1862h) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science, mathematics, and technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM''; (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``educated and'' before ``trained''; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``scientific and technical education and training'' and inserting ``STEM education and training''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``mathematics and science instruction'' and inserting ``STEM instruction''. 1002)''; (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``separate bachelor-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``other entities''; (E) by striking paragraph (7); (F) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; (G) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (H) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by subparagraph (F)-- (i) by striking ``mathematics, science, engineering, or technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, or mathematics''; and (ii) by striking ``computer science and cybersecurity.'' and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ``There are authorized to be appropriated, from sums otherwise authorized to be appropriated, to the Director for carrying out this Act, $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. HARNESSING OUR NATION'S RESEARCH POTENTIAL. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. (c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. 1862h) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science, mathematics, and technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM''; (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``educated and'' before ``trained''; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``scientific and technical education and training'' and inserting ``STEM education and training''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``mathematics and science'' and inserting ``STEM fields''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``mathematics and science instruction'' and inserting ``STEM instruction''. 1002)''; (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``separate bachelor-degree-granting institutions'' and inserting ``other entities''; (E) by striking paragraph (7); (F) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; (G) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (H) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by subparagraph (F)-- (i) by striking ``mathematics, science, engineering, or technology'' and inserting ``science, technology, engineering, or mathematics''; and (ii) by striking ``computer science and cybersecurity.'' and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ``There are authorized to be appropriated, from sums otherwise authorized to be appropriated, to the Director for carrying out this Act, $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. 1862(e)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. '';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree. '' a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. ( (3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. ( (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 198 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 735 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. 1862(e)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. '';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree. '' 3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( (6) An increase of the term and funding, for a period of 3 years or less, as appropriate, to a principal investigator that is a first-time grant awardee, when paired with regular mentoring on the administrative aspects of grant management. ( d) Agency-wide Programs.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall-- (1) review the results of the pilot programs described in subsection (a); and (2) develop agency-wide best practices from the pilot programs for implementation across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the requirement under section 3(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(e)). ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC.

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. 1862(e)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. '';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree. '' 3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( (6) An increase of the term and funding, for a period of 3 years or less, as appropriate, to a principal investigator that is a first-time grant awardee, when paired with regular mentoring on the administrative aspects of grant management. ( d) Agency-wide Programs.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall-- (1) review the results of the pilot programs described in subsection (a); and (2) develop agency-wide best practices from the pilot programs for implementation across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the requirement under section 3(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(e)). ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC.

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. 1862(e)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. '';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree. '' a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. ( (3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. ( (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 198 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 735 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. 1862(e)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. '';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree. '' 3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( (6) An increase of the term and funding, for a period of 3 years or less, as appropriate, to a principal investigator that is a first-time grant awardee, when paired with regular mentoring on the administrative aspects of grant management. ( d) Agency-wide Programs.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall-- (1) review the results of the pilot programs described in subsection (a); and (2) develop agency-wide best practices from the pilot programs for implementation across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the requirement under section 3(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(e)). ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC.

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. 1862(e)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. '';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree. '' a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. ( (3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( c) Limitation.--As appropriate, each pilot program described in subsection (a) shall work to reduce administrative burdens. ( (e) Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING. ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 198 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 735 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. 3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( ( ( d) Agency-wide Programs.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall-- (1) review the results of the pilot programs described in subsection (a); and (2) develop agency-wide best practices from the pilot programs for implementation across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the requirement under section 3(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(e)). ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; (

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. </DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. ( ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC.

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. 3) Targeted outreach, including to a minority-serving institution (including a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Hispanic- serving institution) as described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). ( ( ( d) Agency-wide Programs.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall-- (1) review the results of the pilot programs described in subsection (a); and (2) develop agency-wide best practices from the pilot programs for implementation across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the requirement under section 3(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(e)). ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; (

To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing, and for other purposes. </DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (d)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). a) Establishment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct multiple pilot programs within the Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including such institutions that are community colleges), and other eligible entities that the Director determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for National Science Foundation grants. ( ( ''; (5) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) as appropriate, applications that apply the best practices for STEM education and technical skills education through distance learning or in a simulated work environment, as determined by research described in subsection (f). ''; ( and inserting ``computer science and cybersecurity; and''; and (I) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) the term `skilled technical workforce' means workers-- ``(A) in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; and ``(B) whose level of educational attainment is less than a bachelor degree.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC.

Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act - Amends the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to require the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct multiple pilot programs to expand the number of institutions of higher education (IHEs) that are able to successfully compete for NSF grants. Requires each pilot program to include at least one of the following elements: (1) Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education" to: (1) include STEM education as a core education; and (2) expand STEM education to include courses in science, mathematics, and advanced-technology fields. (Currently, STEM education is defined as courses in STEM Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct multiple pilot programs to expand the number of institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other eligible entities that are able to successfully compete for NSF grants. Requires each pilot program to include at least one of the following elements: (1) mentorship programs; (2) grant writing technical assistance; ( Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the definition of "STEM education" to include courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. (Currently, STEM education is defined as courses in mathematics, science, and engineering.) (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Family Education Loan Act to provide for the establishment of centers of scientific and technical education. Amends the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations to the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 2022-FY2027 for computer science and cybersecurity programs. (Sec. 5) Amends the Act to define "skilled technical workforce" as workers in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge and whose level

Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act - Amends the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to require the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct multiple pilot programs to expand the number of institutions of higher education (IHEs) that are able to successfully compete for NSF grants. Requires each pilot program to include at least one of the following elements: (1) Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education" to: (1) include STEM education as a core education; and (2) expand STEM education to include courses in science, mathematics, and advanced-technology fields. (Currently, STEM education is defined as courses in STEM Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct multiple pilot programs to expand the number of institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other eligible entities that are able to successfully compete for NSF grants. Requires each pilot program to include at least one of the following elements: (1) mentorship programs; (2) grant writing technical assistance; ( Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the definition of "STEM education" to include courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. (Currently, STEM education is defined as courses in mathematics, science, and engineering.) (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Family Education Loan Act to provide for the establishment of centers of scientific and technical education. Amends the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations to the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 2022-FY2027 for computer science and cybersecurity programs. (Sec. 5) Amends the Act to define "skilled technical workforce" as workers in occupations that use significant levels of science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge and whose level

H.R.1188

Finance and Financial Sector

Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021 This bill requires specified issuers of securities to disclose compensation information regarding executive officers and employees.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PAY RAISE DISCLOSURES. Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Pay Raise Disclosures.--An issuer required to file an annual report under this section or section 15(d), that is not an emerging growth company, shall include in such report-- ``(1) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all executive officers (as such term is defined in section 240.3b-7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations) of the issuer over the last completed fiscal year; ``(2) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of the issuer, excluding executive officers, over the last completed fiscal year; ``(3) the ratio of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage described in paragraph (2); ``(4) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; and ``(5) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (2) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''. Union Calendar No. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes.

Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021 Greater Accountability in Pay Act

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M.

D

NY

This bill requires specified issuers of securities to disclose compensation information regarding executive officers and employees.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PAY RAISE DISCLOSURES. Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Pay Raise Disclosures.--An issuer required to file an annual report under this section or section 15(d), that is not an emerging growth company, shall include in such report-- ``(1) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all executive officers (as such term is defined in section 240.3b-7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations) of the issuer over the last completed fiscal year; ``(2) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of the issuer, excluding executive officers, over the last completed fiscal year; ``(3) the ratio of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage described in paragraph (2); ``(4) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; and ``(5) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (2) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''. Union Calendar No. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PAY RAISE DISCLOSURES. Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Pay Raise Disclosures.--An issuer required to file an annual report under this section or section 15(d), that is not an emerging growth company, shall include in such report-- ``(1) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all executive officers (as such term is defined in section 240.3b-7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations) of the issuer over the last completed fiscal year; ``(2) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of the issuer, excluding executive officers, over the last completed fiscal year; ``(3) the ratio of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage described in paragraph (2); ``(4) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; and ``(5) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (2) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''. Union Calendar No. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PAY RAISE DISCLOSURES. Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Pay Raise Disclosures.--An issuer required to file an annual report under this section or section 15(d), that is not an emerging growth company, shall include in such report-- ``(1) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all executive officers (as such term is defined in section 240.3b-7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations) of the issuer over the last completed fiscal year; ``(2) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of the issuer, excluding executive officers, over the last completed fiscal year; ``(3) the ratio of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage described in paragraph (2); ``(4) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; and ``(5) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (2) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''. Union Calendar No. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PAY RAISE DISCLOSURES. Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Pay Raise Disclosures.--An issuer required to file an annual report under this section or section 15(d), that is not an emerging growth company, shall include in such report-- ``(1) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all executive officers (as such term is defined in section 240.3b-7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations) of the issuer over the last completed fiscal year; ``(2) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of the issuer, excluding executive officers, over the last completed fiscal year; ``(3) the ratio of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage described in paragraph (2); ``(4) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; and ``(5) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (2) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''. Union Calendar No. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021''. 38 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1188 [Report No. 117-55] _______________________________________________________________________

Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. Amends Federal securities law to require an issuer required to file an annual report under this Act or the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to include in such report: (1

Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. Amends Federal securities law to require an issuer required to file an annual report under this Act or the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to include in such report: (1

H.R.8378

Health

Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act or the Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act This bill prohibits, subject to some exceptions, the use of federal funds to pay for an individual's interstate travel for an abortion. The funding prohibition does not apply to abortions performed in cases of rape or incest or when necessary to resolve a pregnancy-related physical condition that endangers the individual's life.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act'' or the ``Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF INDIVIDUALS CROSSING STATE LINES FOR AN ABORTION. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion. In this subsection, the term ``State'' means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to any travel expenses-- (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. <all>

Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes.

Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act

Rep. Cawthorn, Madison

R

NC

This bill prohibits, subject to some exceptions, the use of federal funds to pay for an individual's interstate travel for an abortion. The funding prohibition does not apply to abortions performed in cases of rape or incest or when necessary to resolve a pregnancy-related physical condition that endangers the individual's life.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act'' or the ``Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF INDIVIDUALS CROSSING STATE LINES FOR AN ABORTION. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion. In this subsection, the term ``State'' means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to any travel expenses-- (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act'' or the ``Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF INDIVIDUALS CROSSING STATE LINES FOR AN ABORTION. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion. In this subsection, the term ``State'' means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to any travel expenses-- (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act'' or the ``Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF INDIVIDUALS CROSSING STATE LINES FOR AN ABORTION. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion. In this subsection, the term ``State'' means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to any travel expenses-- (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act'' or the ``Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF INDIVIDUALS CROSSING STATE LINES FOR AN ABORTION. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion. In this subsection, the term ``State'' means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to any travel expenses-- (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. a) In General.--No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion.

Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act or the Protect S.T.E.A. Lines Act - Prohibits the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. Prohibites the use, except in cases of rape or incest, of

Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act or the Protect S.T.E.A. Lines Act - Prohibits the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. Prohibites the use, except in cases of rape or incest, of

H.R.2692

Government Operations and Politics

Ban Corporate PACs Act This bill prohibits for-profit corporations from establishing or operating a separate segregated political fund (commonly known as a political action committee or PAC). Existing funds must terminate not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Ban Corporate PACs Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes.

Ban Corporate PACs Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

This bill prohibits for-profit corporations from establishing or operating a separate segregated political fund (commonly known as a political action committee or PAC). Existing funds must terminate not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. SEC. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. SEC. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Ban Corporate PACs Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends such Act to: (1) prohibit the solicitation of contributions only from executive and administrative personnel; and (2) require a separate segregated fund established and

Ban Corporate PACs Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends such Act to: (1) prohibit the solicitation of contributions only from executive and administrative personnel; and (2) require a separate segregated fund established and

H.R.3663

Labor and Employment

Apprenticeships to College Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, 2- and 4-year postsecondary, and adult education.

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) with this Act; (3) require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- (A) have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program, which may include a 2- or 4-year postsecondary educational institution; (B) create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of a program under the national apprenticeship system; and (C) support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content, including related instruction and on- the-job training; (4) provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid, including the Federal work study program under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-51 et seq.), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes. <all>

Apprenticeships to College Act

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium.

Apprenticeships to College Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, 2- and 4-year postsecondary, and adult education.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) 1087-51 et seq. ), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. 2301 et seq. ), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes.

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) with this Act; (3) require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- (A) have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program, which may include a 2- or 4-year postsecondary educational institution; (B) create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of a program under the national apprenticeship system; and (C) support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content, including related instruction and on- the-job training; (4) provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid, including the Federal work study program under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-51 et seq.), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes. <all>

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) with this Act; (3) require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- (A) have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program, which may include a 2- or 4-year postsecondary educational institution; (B) create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of a program under the national apprenticeship system; and (C) support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content, including related instruction and on- the-job training; (4) provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid, including the Federal work study program under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-51 et seq.), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes. <all>

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

Apprenticeships to College Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Education (ED) to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education; and (2) submit to the congressional education committees such agreement and any modifications to it. (

Apprenticeships to College Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Education (ED) to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education; and (2) submit to the congressional education committees such agreement and any modifications to it. (

H.R.6866

Transportation and Public Works

Safer Seas Act This bill addresses sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. maritime industry. Among other provisions, the bill

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safer Seas Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (a) In General.--Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (45) through (54) as paragraphs (47) through (56), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (44) the following: ``(45) `sexual assault' means any form of abuse or contact as defined in chapter 109A of title 18, or a substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense. ``(46) `sexual harassment' means-- ``(A) conduct that-- ``(i) involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or deliberate or repeated offensive comments or gestures of a sexual nature if any-- ``(I) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements of the individual; ``(II) submission to, or rejection, of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for decisions affecting that individual's job, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements; ``(III) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment; or ``(IV) conduct may have been by an individual's supervisor, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or another credentialed mariner; and ``(ii) is so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and the victim does perceive, the environment as hostile or offensive; ``(B) any use or condonation associated with firsthand or personal knowledge, by any individual in a supervisory or command position, of any form of sexual behavior to control, influence, or affect the career, pay, benefits, entitlements, or employment of a subordinate; and ``(C) any deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal comment or gesture of a sexual nature by any fellow employee of the complainant.''. (b) Report.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard 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 describing any changes the Commandant may propose to the definitions added by the amendments in subsection (a). SEC. 3. CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER AS GROUNDS FOR DENIAL. (a) In General.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial ``(a) Sexual Abuse.--A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document authorized to be issued under this part shall be denied to an individual who has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under chapter 109A of title 18, except for subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or a substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense. ``(b) Abusive Sexual Contact.--A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document authorized to be issued under this part may be denied to an individual who within 5 years before applying for the license, certificate, or document, has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or a substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial.''. SEC. 4. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION. (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 7704 the following: ``Sec. 7704a. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation ``(a) Sexual Harassment.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 5 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual harassment, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document may be suspended or revoked. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. ``(c) Official Finding.-- ``(1) In general.--In this section, the term `official finding' means-- ``(A) a legal proceeding or agency finding or decision that determines the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of any Federal, State, local, or Tribal law or regulation; or ``(B) a determination after an investigation by the Coast Guard that, by a preponderance of the evidence, the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault if the investigation affords appropriate due process rights to the subject of the investigation. ``(2) Investigation by the coast guard.--An investigation by the Coast Guard under paragraph (1)(B) shall include, at a minimum, evaluation of the following materials that, upon request, shall be provided to the Coast Guard: ``(A) Any inquiry or determination made by the employer or former employer of the individual as to whether the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault. ``(B) Any investigative materials, documents, records, or files in the possession of an employer or former employer of the individual that are related to the claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault by the individual. ``(3) Administrative law judge review.-- ``(A) Coast guard investigation.--A determination under paragraph (1)(B) shall be reviewed and affirmed by an administrative law judge within the same proceeding as any suspension or revocation of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document under subsection (a) or (b). ``(B) Legal proceeding.--A determination under paragraph (1)(A) that an individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault is conclusive in suspension and revocation proceedings.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis of chapter 77 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7704 the following: ``7704a. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation.''. SEC. 5. ACCOMMODATION; NOTICES. Section 11101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subsection (a)(4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; (3) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(5) each crew berthing area shall be equipped with information regarding-- ``(A) vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and ``(B) procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, including information-- ``(i) on the contact information, website address, and mobile application to the Coast Guard Investigative Services for reporting of crimes and the Coast Guard National Command Center; ``(ii) on vessel owner or company procedures to report violations of company policy and access resources; ``(iii) on resources provided by outside organizations such as sexual assault hotlines and counseling; ``(iv) on the retention period for surveillance video recording after an incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault is reported; and ``(v) additional items specified in regulations issued by, and at the discretion of, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.''; and (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage.''. SEC. 6. PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION. Section 2114(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (G) as subsections (C) through (H), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the vessel owner, Coast Guard or other appropriate Federal agency or department sexual harassment or sexual assault against the seaman or knowledge of sexual harassment or sexual assault against another seaman;''. SEC. 7. ALCOHOL PROHIBITION. (a) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall, taking into account the safety and security of every individual on documented vessels, issue such regulations as are necessary relating to alcohol consumption on documented vessels, according to the following requirements: (A) The Secretary shall determine safe levels of alcohol consumption by crewmembers aboard documented vessels engaged in commercial service. (B) If the Secretary determines there is no alcohol policy that can be implemented to ensure a safe environment for crew and passengers, the Secretary shall implement a prohibition on possession and consumption of alcohol by crewmembers while aboard a vessel, except when possession is associated with the commercial sale or gift to non-crewmembers aboard the vessel. (2) Immunity from civil liability.--Any crewmember who reports an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment that is directly related to a violation of the regulations issued under paragraph (1) is immune from civil liability for any related violation of such regulations. SEC. 8. SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Part B of subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 49--OCEANGOING NON-PASSENGER COMMERCIAL VESSELS ``Sec. ``4901. Surveillance requirements. ``Sec. 4901. Surveillance requirements ``(a) In General.--A vessel engaged in commercial service that does not carry passengers, shall maintain a video surveillance system. ``(b) Applicability.--The requirements in this section shall apply to-- ``(1) documented vessels with overnight accommodations for at least 10 persons on board-- ``(A) is on a voyage of at least 600 miles and crosses seaward of the Boundary Line; or ``(B) is at least 24 meters (79 feet) in overall length and required to have a load line under chapter 51; ``(2) documented vessels of at least 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 on an international voyage; and ``(3) vessels with overnight accommodations for at least 10 persons on board that are operating for no less than 72 hours on waters superjacent to the Outer Continental Shelf. ``(c) Placement of Video and Audio Surveillance Equipment.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall install video and audio surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than 2 years after enactment of the Safer Seas Act, or during the next scheduled drydock, whichever is later. ``(2) Locations.--Video and audio surveillance equipment shall be placed in passageways on to which doors from staterooms open. Such equipment shall be placed in a manner ensuring the visibility of every door in each such passageway. ``(d) Notice of Video and Audio Surveillance.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide clear and conspicuous signs on board the vessel notifying the crew of the presence of video and audio surveillance equipment. ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any Federal, State, or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation. ``(2) Civil actions.--Except as proscribed by law enforcement authorities or court order, the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall, upon written request, provide to any individual or the individual's legal representative a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance-- ``(A) in which the individual is a subject of the video and audio surveillance; ``(B) the request is in conjunction with a legal proceeding or investigation; and ``(C) that may provide evidence of any sexual harassment or sexual assault incident in a civil action. ``(3) Limited access.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall ensure that access to records of video and audio surveillance is limited to the purposes described in this paragraph and not used as part of a labor action against a crewmember or employment dispute unless used in a criminal or civil action. ``(f) Retention Requirements.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall retain all records of audio and video surveillance for not less than 150 days after the footage is obtained. Any video and audio surveillance found to be associated with an alleged incident should be preserved for not less than 4 years from the date of the alleged incident. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard are authorized access to all records of video and audio surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal conduct. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. ``(h) Exemption.--Fishing vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish tender vessels are exempt from this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters for subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item related to chapter 47 the following: ``49. Oceangoing non-passenger commercial vessels........... 4901''. SEC. 9. MASTER KEY CONTROL. (a) In General.--Chapter 31 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 3106. Master key control system ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-- ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(b) Prohibited Use.--Crew not included on the list described in subsection (a)(2) shall not have access to or use the master key unless in an emergency and shall immediately notify the master and owner of the vessel following use of such key. ``(c) Requirements for Logbook.--The logbook described in subsection (a)(3)-- ``(1) may be-- ``(A) electronic; ``(B) included in the vessel safety management system; and ``(2) shall include-- ``(A) dates and times of access; ``(B) the room or location accessed; and ``(C) the name and rank of the crewmember who used the master key. ``(d) Penalty.--Any crewmember who uses the master key without having been granted access pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 and may be subject to suspension or revocation under section 7703. ``(e) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to vessels subject to section 3507(f).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 31 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``3106. Master key control system.''. SEC. 10. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. Section 3203 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (7) and (8); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) with respect to sexual harassment and sexual assault, procedures for, and annual training requirements for all shipboard personnel on-- ``(A) prevention; ``(B) bystander intervention; ``(C) reporting; ``(D) response; and ``(E) investigation; ``(6) the logbook required under section 3106;''; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Procedures and Training Requirements.--In prescribing regulations for the procedures and training requirements described in subsection (a)(5), such procedures and requirements shall be consistent with the requirements to report sexual harassment or sexual assault under section 10104.''. SEC. 11. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code is amended by striking paragraphs (a) and (b) and inserting the following: ``(a) Mandatory Reporting by Crewmember.-- ``(1) In general.--A crewmember of a documented vessel shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault of which the crewmember has firsthand or personal knowledge. ``(2) Penalty.--A crewmember with firsthand or personal knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident on a documented vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph (a)(1) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. ``(b) Mandatory Reporting by Vessel Owner.-- ``(1) In general.--A vessel owner or managing operator of a documented vessel or the employer of a seafarer on that vessel shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law, of which such vessel owner or managing operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service, or the employer of the seafarer is made aware. Such reporting shall include results of any investigation into the incident, if applicable, and any action taken against the offending crewmember. ``(2) Penalty.--A vessel owner or managing operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service, or the employer of a seafarer on that vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph (b)(1) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. ``(c) Reporting Procedures.-- ``(1) A report required by subsection (a) shall be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the individual develops firsthand or personal knowledge of the sexual assault or sexual harassment incident to the Coast Guard National Command Center by the fastest telecommunication channel available. ``(2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be made immediately after the vessel owner, managing operator, or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available, and such report shall be made to the Coast Guard National Command Center-- ``(A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port; or ``(B) the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs. ``(3) A report in subsections (a) and (b) shall include, to the best of the reporter's knowledge-- ``(A) the name, official position or role in relation to the vessel, and contact information of the individual making the report; ``(B) the name and official number of the documented vessel; ``(C) the time and date of the incident; ``(D) the geographic position or location of the vessel when the incident occurred; and ``(E) a brief description of the alleged sexual harassment or sexual assault being reported. ``(4) After receipt of the report made under this subsection, the Coast Guard will collect information related to the identity of each alleged victim, alleged perpetrator, and witness through means designed to protect, to the extent practicable, the personal identifiable information of such individuals. ``(d) Regulations.--The requirements of this section are effective as of the date of enactment of Safer Seas Act. The Secretary may issue additional regulations to implement the requirements of this section.''. SEC. 12. CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF SEAMEN. (a) Personal Injury to or Death of Seamen.--Section 30104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``, including an injury resulting from sexual assault or sexual harassment,'' after ``in the course of employment''. (b) Time Limit on Bringing Maritime Action.--Section 30106 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the section heading by striking ``for personal injury or death''; (2) by striking ``Except as otherwise'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Extension for Sexual Offense.--A civil action under subsection (a) arising out of a maritime tort for a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault shall be brought not less than 5 years after the cause of action for a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault arose.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 301 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 30106 and inserting the following: ``30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action.''. SEC. 13. EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN MARINER LICENSE. Section 51309 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Exemption From Requirement To Obtain License.--The Secretary may modify or waive the requirements of section 51306(a)(2) for students who provide reasonable concerns with obtaining a merchant mariner license, including fear for safety while at sea after instances of trauma, medical condition, or inability to obtain required sea time or endorsement so long as such inability is not due to a lack of proficiency or violation of Academy policy. The issuance of a modification or waiver under this subsection shall not delay or impede graduation from the Academy.''. SEC. 14. PROTECTION OF CADETS FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT ONBOARD VESSELS. (a) In General.--Section 51322 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) Safety Criteria.--The Maritime Administrator, after consulting with the United States Coast Guard, shall establish-- ``(1) criteria, to which an owner or operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service shall adhere prior to carrying a cadet performing their Sea Year service from the United States Merchant Marine Academy that addresses prevention of, and response to, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and ``(2) a process for collecting pertinent information from such owners or operators and verifying their compliance with the criteria. ``(b) Minimum Standards.--At a minimum, the criteria established under subsection (a) shall require the vessel owners or operators to have policies that address-- ``(1) communication between a cadet and an individual ashore who is trained in responding to incidents of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; ``(2) the safety and security of cadet staterooms while a cadet is onboard the vessel, including the installation of functional door locks and policies prohibiting shipboard personnel from entering cadet staterooms; ``(3) requirements for crew to report complaints or incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking consistent with the requirements in section 10104; ``(4) the maintenance of records of reports of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking onboard a vessel carrying a cadet; ``(5) the maintenance of records of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking training as required under subsection (f); ``(6) a requirement for the owner or operator provide each cadet a copy of the policies and procedures related to sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking policies that pertain to the vessel on which they will be employed; and ``(7) any other issues the Maritime Administrator determines necessary to ensure the safety of cadets during Sea Year training. ``(c) Self-Certification by Owners or Operators.--The Maritime Administrator shall require the owner or operator of any commercial vessel that is carrying a cadet from the United States Merchant Marine Academy to annually certify that-- ``(1) the vessel owner or operator is in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a); and ``(2) the vessel is in compliance with the International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47) and sections 8106 and 70103(c). ``(d) Information, Training, and Resources.--The Maritime Administrator shall ensure that a cadet participating in Sea Year-- ``(1) receives training specific to vessel safety, including sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking prevention and response training, prior to the cadet boarding a vessel for Sea Year training; ``(2) is equipped with a satellite communication device and has been trained on its use; ``(3) has access to a helpline to report incidents of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking that is monitored by trained personnel; and ``(4) is informed of the legal requirements for vessel owners and operators to provide for the security of individuals onboard, including requirements under section 70103(c) and chapter 81.''; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel.''; (4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking ``or the seafarer union'' and inserting ``and the seafarer union''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Noncommercial Vessels.-- ``(1) In general.--A public vessel (as defined in section 2101) shall not be subject to the requirements of this section. ``(2) Requirements for participation.--The Maritime Administrator may establish criteria and requirements that the operators of public vessels shall meet to participate in the Sea Year program of the United States Merchant Marine Academy that addresses prevention of, and response to, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe rules as necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. (2) Interim rules.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe interim rules necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. For this purpose, the Maritime Administrator in prescribing rules under paragraph (1) is excepted from compliance with the notice and comment requirements of section 553 of title 5, United States Code. All rules prescribed under the authority of the amendments made by this section shall remain in effect until superseded by a final rule. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Sea year compliance.--Section 3514 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (46 U.S.C. 51318 note) is repealed. (2) Access of academy cadets to dod safe or equivalent helpline.--Section 3515 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (46 U.S.C. 51518 note) is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). <all>

Safer Seas Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes.

Safer Seas Act

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A.

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This bill addresses sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. maritime industry. Among other provisions, the bill

This Act may be cited as the ``Safer Seas Act''. 2. 3. CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER AS GROUNDS FOR DENIAL. (a) In General.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 4. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. 5. ALCOHOL PROHIBITION. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard are authorized access to all records of video and audio surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal conduct. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. Oceangoing non-passenger commercial vessels........... 4901''. MASTER KEY CONTROL. ``(e) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to vessels subject to section 3507(f).''. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF SEAMEN. ``(b) Minimum Standards.--At a minimum, the criteria established under subsection (a) shall require the vessel owners or operators to have policies that address-- ``(1) communication between a cadet and an individual ashore who is trained in responding to incidents of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; ``(2) the safety and security of cadet staterooms while a cadet is onboard the vessel, including the installation of functional door locks and policies prohibiting shipboard personnel from entering cadet staterooms; ``(3) requirements for crew to report complaints or incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking consistent with the requirements in section 10104; ``(4) the maintenance of records of reports of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking onboard a vessel carrying a cadet; ``(5) the maintenance of records of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking training as required under subsection (f); ``(6) a requirement for the owner or operator provide each cadet a copy of the policies and procedures related to sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking policies that pertain to the vessel on which they will be employed; and ``(7) any other issues the Maritime Administrator determines necessary to ensure the safety of cadets during Sea Year training. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe rules as necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. 51518 note) is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).

This Act may be cited as the ``Safer Seas Act''. 2. 3. (a) In General.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 4. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. 5. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard are authorized access to all records of video and audio surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal conduct. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. MASTER KEY CONTROL. ``(e) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to vessels subject to section 3507(f).''. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF SEAMEN. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe rules as necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. 51518 note) is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).

This Act may be cited as the ``Safer Seas Act''. 2. 3. CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER AS GROUNDS FOR DENIAL. (a) In General.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7511. 4. 7704a. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. 5. ACCOMMODATION; NOTICES. PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION. ALCOHOL PROHIBITION. (a) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall, taking into account the safety and security of every individual on documented vessels, issue such regulations as are necessary relating to alcohol consumption on documented vessels, according to the following requirements: (A) The Secretary shall determine safe levels of alcohol consumption by crewmembers aboard documented vessels engaged in commercial service. 8. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard are authorized access to all records of video and audio surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal conduct. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. Oceangoing non-passenger commercial vessels........... 4901''. MASTER KEY CONTROL. 3106. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(e) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to vessels subject to section 3507(f).''. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF SEAMEN. ``(b) Minimum Standards.--At a minimum, the criteria established under subsection (a) shall require the vessel owners or operators to have policies that address-- ``(1) communication between a cadet and an individual ashore who is trained in responding to incidents of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; ``(2) the safety and security of cadet staterooms while a cadet is onboard the vessel, including the installation of functional door locks and policies prohibiting shipboard personnel from entering cadet staterooms; ``(3) requirements for crew to report complaints or incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking consistent with the requirements in section 10104; ``(4) the maintenance of records of reports of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking onboard a vessel carrying a cadet; ``(5) the maintenance of records of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking training as required under subsection (f); ``(6) a requirement for the owner or operator provide each cadet a copy of the policies and procedures related to sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking policies that pertain to the vessel on which they will be employed; and ``(7) any other issues the Maritime Administrator determines necessary to ensure the safety of cadets during Sea Year training. ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe rules as necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. 51518 note) is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).

This Act may be cited as the ``Safer Seas Act''. 2. 3. CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER AS GROUNDS FOR DENIAL. (a) In General.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7511. 4. 7704a. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. ``(B) Any investigative materials, documents, records, or files in the possession of an employer or former employer of the individual that are related to the claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault by the individual. 5. ACCOMMODATION; NOTICES. PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION. ALCOHOL PROHIBITION. (a) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall, taking into account the safety and security of every individual on documented vessels, issue such regulations as are necessary relating to alcohol consumption on documented vessels, according to the following requirements: (A) The Secretary shall determine safe levels of alcohol consumption by crewmembers aboard documented vessels engaged in commercial service. 8. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard are authorized access to all records of video and audio surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal conduct. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. Oceangoing non-passenger commercial vessels........... 4901''. MASTER KEY CONTROL. 3106. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(e) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to vessels subject to section 3507(f).''. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF SEAMEN. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 301 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 30106 and inserting the following: ``30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action.''. ``(b) Minimum Standards.--At a minimum, the criteria established under subsection (a) shall require the vessel owners or operators to have policies that address-- ``(1) communication between a cadet and an individual ashore who is trained in responding to incidents of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; ``(2) the safety and security of cadet staterooms while a cadet is onboard the vessel, including the installation of functional door locks and policies prohibiting shipboard personnel from entering cadet staterooms; ``(3) requirements for crew to report complaints or incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking consistent with the requirements in section 10104; ``(4) the maintenance of records of reports of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking onboard a vessel carrying a cadet; ``(5) the maintenance of records of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking training as required under subsection (f); ``(6) a requirement for the owner or operator provide each cadet a copy of the policies and procedures related to sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking policies that pertain to the vessel on which they will be employed; and ``(7) any other issues the Maritime Administrator determines necessary to ensure the safety of cadets during Sea Year training. ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe rules as necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. 51518 note) is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (45) through (54) as paragraphs (47) through (56), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (44) the following: ``(45) `sexual assault' means any form of abuse or contact as defined in chapter 109A of title 18, or a substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense. (b) Report.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard 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 describing any changes the Commandant may propose to the definitions added by the amendments in subsection (a). ``(b) Abusive Sexual Contact.--A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document authorized to be issued under this part may be denied to an individual who within 5 years before applying for the license, certificate, or document, has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or a substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense.''. ( SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION. ( ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. ``(c) Official Finding.-- ``(1) In general.--In this section, the term `official finding' means-- ``(A) a legal proceeding or agency finding or decision that determines the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of any Federal, State, local, or Tribal law or regulation; or ``(B) a determination after an investigation by the Coast Guard that, by a preponderance of the evidence, the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault if the investigation affords appropriate due process rights to the subject of the investigation. ``(2) Investigation by the coast guard.--An investigation by the Coast Guard under paragraph (1)(B) shall include, at a minimum, evaluation of the following materials that, upon request, shall be provided to the Coast Guard: ``(A) Any inquiry or determination made by the employer or former employer of the individual as to whether the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault. ``(B) Legal proceeding.--A determination under paragraph (1)(A) that an individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault is conclusive in suspension and revocation proceedings.''. ( Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation.''. ''; and (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage.''. Section 2114(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (G) as subsections (C) through (H), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the vessel owner, Coast Guard or other appropriate Federal agency or department sexual harassment or sexual assault against the seaman or knowledge of sexual harassment or sexual assault against another seaman;''. (B) If the Secretary determines there is no alcohol policy that can be implemented to ensure a safe environment for crew and passengers, the Secretary shall implement a prohibition on possession and consumption of alcohol by crewmembers while aboard a vessel, except when possession is associated with the commercial sale or gift to non-crewmembers aboard the vessel. ( Surveillance requirements ``(a) In General.--A vessel engaged in commercial service that does not carry passengers, shall maintain a video surveillance system. ``(c) Placement of Video and Audio Surveillance Equipment.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall install video and audio surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than 2 years after enactment of the Safer Seas Act, or during the next scheduled drydock, whichever is later. ``(2) Locations.--Video and audio surveillance equipment shall be placed in passageways on to which doors from staterooms open. ``(d) Notice of Video and Audio Surveillance.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide clear and conspicuous signs on board the vessel notifying the crew of the presence of video and audio surveillance equipment. ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any Federal, State, or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation. ``(3) Limited access.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall ensure that access to records of video and audio surveillance is limited to the purposes described in this paragraph and not used as part of a labor action against a crewmember or employment dispute unless used in a criminal or civil action. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. Master key control system ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-- ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(c) Requirements for Logbook.--The logbook described in subsection (a)(3)-- ``(1) may be-- ``(A) electronic; ``(B) included in the vessel safety management system; and ``(2) shall include-- ``(A) dates and times of access; ``(B) the room or location accessed; and ``(C) the name and rank of the crewmember who used the master key. ``(d) Penalty.--Any crewmember who uses the master key without having been granted access pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 and may be subject to suspension or revocation under section 7703. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code is amended by striking paragraphs (a) and (b) and inserting the following: ``(a) Mandatory Reporting by Crewmember.-- ``(1) In general.--A crewmember of a documented vessel shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault of which the crewmember has firsthand or personal knowledge. ``(2) Penalty.--A crewmember with firsthand or personal knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident on a documented vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph (a)(1) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. ``(2) Penalty.--A vessel owner or managing operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service, or the employer of a seafarer on that vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph (b)(1) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. ``(c) Reporting Procedures.-- ``(1) A report required by subsection (a) shall be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the individual develops firsthand or personal knowledge of the sexual assault or sexual harassment incident to the Coast Guard National Command Center by the fastest telecommunication channel available. ``(3) A report in subsections (a) and (b) shall include, to the best of the reporter's knowledge-- ``(A) the name, official position or role in relation to the vessel, and contact information of the individual making the report; ``(B) the name and official number of the documented vessel; ``(C) the time and date of the incident; ``(D) the geographic position or location of the vessel when the incident occurred; and ``(E) a brief description of the alleged sexual harassment or sexual assault being reported. ``(4) After receipt of the report made under this subsection, the Coast Guard will collect information related to the identity of each alleged victim, alleged perpetrator, and witness through means designed to protect, to the extent practicable, the personal identifiable information of such individuals. c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 301 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 30106 and inserting the following: ``30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action.''. The issuance of a modification or waiver under this subsection shall not delay or impede graduation from the Academy.''. PROTECTION OF CADETS FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT ONBOARD VESSELS. ( ``(c) Self-Certification by Owners or Operators.--The Maritime Administrator shall require the owner or operator of any commercial vessel that is carrying a cadet from the United States Merchant Marine Academy to annually certify that-- ``(1) the vessel owner or operator is in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a); and ``(2) the vessel is in compliance with the International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47) and sections 8106 and 70103(c). ''; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel. ''; ( (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe rules as necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. ( For this purpose, the Maritime Administrator in prescribing rules under paragraph (1) is excepted from compliance with the notice and comment requirements of section 553 of title 5, United States Code.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (45) through (54) as paragraphs (47) through (56), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (44) the following: ``(45) `sexual assault' means any form of abuse or contact as defined in chapter 109A of title 18, or a substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense. (b) Report.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard 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 describing any changes the Commandant may propose to the definitions added by the amendments in subsection (a). Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation ``(a) Sexual Harassment.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 5 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual harassment, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document may be suspended or revoked. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. ``(2) Investigation by the coast guard.--An investigation by the Coast Guard under paragraph (1)(B) shall include, at a minimum, evaluation of the following materials that, upon request, shall be provided to the Coast Guard: ``(A) Any inquiry or determination made by the employer or former employer of the individual as to whether the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault. and (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage.''. PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION. (a) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall, taking into account the safety and security of every individual on documented vessels, issue such regulations as are necessary relating to alcohol consumption on documented vessels, according to the following requirements: (A) The Secretary shall determine safe levels of alcohol consumption by crewmembers aboard documented vessels engaged in commercial service. ( B) If the Secretary determines there is no alcohol policy that can be implemented to ensure a safe environment for crew and passengers, the Secretary shall implement a prohibition on possession and consumption of alcohol by crewmembers while aboard a vessel, except when possession is associated with the commercial sale or gift to non-crewmembers aboard the vessel. ( ``(c) Placement of Video and Audio Surveillance Equipment.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall install video and audio surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than 2 years after enactment of the Safer Seas Act, or during the next scheduled drydock, whichever is later. ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any Federal, State, or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation. Any video and audio surveillance found to be associated with an alleged incident should be preserved for not less than 4 years from the date of the alleged incident. Master key control system ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-- ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system. ``(b) Prohibited Use.--Crew not included on the list described in subsection (a)(2) shall not have access to or use the master key unless in an emergency and shall immediately notify the master and owner of the vessel following use of such key. ``(c) Requirements for Logbook.--The logbook described in subsection (a)(3)-- ``(1) may be-- ``(A) electronic; ``(B) included in the vessel safety management system; and ``(2) shall include-- ``(A) dates and times of access; ``(B) the room or location accessed; and ``(C) the name and rank of the crewmember who used the master key. Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code is amended by striking paragraphs (a) and (b) and inserting the following: ``(a) Mandatory Reporting by Crewmember.-- ``(1) In general.--A crewmember of a documented vessel shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault of which the crewmember has firsthand or personal knowledge. ``(2) Penalty.--A crewmember with firsthand or personal knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident on a documented vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph (a)(1) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000. ``(2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be made immediately after the vessel owner, managing operator, or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available, and such report shall be made to the Coast Guard National Command Center-- ``(A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port; or ``(B) the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs. ``(4) After receipt of the report made under this subsection, the Coast Guard will collect information related to the identity of each alleged victim, alleged perpetrator, and witness through means designed to protect, to the extent practicable, the personal identifiable information of such individuals. c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 301 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 30106 and inserting the following: ``30106. Section 51309 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Exemption From Requirement To Obtain License.--The Secretary may modify or waive the requirements of section 51306(a)(2) for students who provide reasonable concerns with obtaining a merchant mariner license, including fear for safety while at sea after instances of trauma, medical condition, or inability to obtain required sea time or endorsement so long as such inability is not due to a lack of proficiency or violation of Academy policy. ``(c) Self-Certification by Owners or Operators.--The Maritime Administrator shall require the owner or operator of any commercial vessel that is carrying a cadet from the United States Merchant Marine Academy to annually certify that-- ``(1) the vessel owner or operator is in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a); and ``(2) the vessel is in compliance with the International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47) and sections 8106 and 70103(c). 2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). 4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking ``or the seafarer union'' and inserting ``and the seafarer union''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Noncommercial Vessels.-- ``(1) In general.--A public vessel (as defined in section 2101) shall not be subject to the requirements of this section. (2) Interim rules.--The Maritime Administrator may prescribe interim rules necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. 2) Access of academy cadets to dod safe or equivalent helpline.--Section 3515 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (46 U.S.C. 51518 note) is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. and (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage.''. ``(c) Placement of Video and Audio Surveillance Equipment.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall install video and audio surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than 2 years after enactment of the Safer Seas Act, or during the next scheduled drydock, whichever is later. Master key control system ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-- ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system. Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code is amended by striking paragraphs (a) and (b) and inserting the following: ``(a) Mandatory Reporting by Crewmember.-- ``(1) In general.--A crewmember of a documented vessel shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault of which the crewmember has firsthand or personal knowledge. ``(2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be made immediately after the vessel owner, managing operator, or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available, and such report shall be made to the Coast Guard National Command Center-- ``(A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port; or ``(B) the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs. Section 51309 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Exemption From Requirement To Obtain License.--The Secretary may modify or waive the requirements of section 51306(a)(2) for students who provide reasonable concerns with obtaining a merchant mariner license, including fear for safety while at sea after instances of trauma, medical condition, or inability to obtain required sea time or endorsement so long as such inability is not due to a lack of proficiency or violation of Academy policy. 2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). 4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking ``or the seafarer union'' and inserting ``and the seafarer union''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Noncommercial Vessels.-- ``(1) In general.--A public vessel (as defined in section 2101) shall not be subject to the requirements of this section. (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. ''; and (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage.''. ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any Federal, State, or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. ``(c) Reporting Procedures.-- ``(1) A report required by subsection (a) shall be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the individual develops firsthand or personal knowledge of the sexual assault or sexual harassment incident to the Coast Guard National Command Center by the fastest telecommunication channel available. ''; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel. ''; ( (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. and (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage.''. ``(c) Placement of Video and Audio Surveillance Equipment.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall install video and audio surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than 2 years after enactment of the Safer Seas Act, or during the next scheduled drydock, whichever is later. Master key control system ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-- ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system. Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code is amended by striking paragraphs (a) and (b) and inserting the following: ``(a) Mandatory Reporting by Crewmember.-- ``(1) In general.--A crewmember of a documented vessel shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault of which the crewmember has firsthand or personal knowledge. ``(2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be made immediately after the vessel owner, managing operator, or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available, and such report shall be made to the Coast Guard National Command Center-- ``(A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port; or ``(B) the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs. Section 51309 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Exemption From Requirement To Obtain License.--The Secretary may modify or waive the requirements of section 51306(a)(2) for students who provide reasonable concerns with obtaining a merchant mariner license, including fear for safety while at sea after instances of trauma, medical condition, or inability to obtain required sea time or endorsement so long as such inability is not due to a lack of proficiency or violation of Academy policy. 2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). 4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking ``or the seafarer union'' and inserting ``and the seafarer union''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Noncommercial Vessels.-- ``(1) In general.--A public vessel (as defined in section 2101) shall not be subject to the requirements of this section. (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked. ''; and (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage.''. ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any Federal, State, or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation. ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. ``(c) Reporting Procedures.-- ``(1) A report required by subsection (a) shall be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the individual develops firsthand or personal knowledge of the sexual assault or sexual harassment incident to the Coast Guard National Command Center by the fastest telecommunication channel available. ''; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel. ''; ( (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. Master key control system ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-- ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system. ``(2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be made immediately after the vessel owner, managing operator, or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available, and such report shall be made to the Coast Guard National Command Center-- ``(A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port; or ``(B) the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs. 2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a).

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any Federal, State, or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. ''; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel. ''; ( (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. Master key control system ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-- ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system. ``(2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be made immediately after the vessel owner, managing operator, or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available, and such report shall be made to the Coast Guard National Command Center-- ``(A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port; or ``(B) the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs. 2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a).

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any Federal, State, or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation. ``(3) record in a logbook, located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; and ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the logbook under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. ``(3) Amnesty.--A crewmember who fails to make the required reporting in paragraph (a)(1) shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph (a)(2) if the complaint is shared in confidence with the crewmember directly from the assaulted individual or the crewmember is a victim advocate as defined in section 12291 of title 34, United States Code. ''; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Access to information.--The vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the Maritime Administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with safety criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a). ``(3) Removal of students.--If staff of the Academy or staff of the Maritime Administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection (a), the staff-- ``(A) may remove a cadet of the Academy from the vessel; and ``(B) shall report such determination of non- compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel. ''; ( (

Safer Seas Act - Amends Federal maritime law to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to report to specified congressional committees on any changes the Command may propose to the definitions of sexual harassment or sexual assault and to the analysis for such prohibitions. (sec. 3) Pro Amends Federal maritime law to: (1) establish sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation of a Coast Guard officer; and (2) require each crew berthing area to be equipped with information regarding: vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and procedures and resources to report crimes, including Amends Federal maritime law to require the owner of a vessel to: (1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to certain crew; (2) establish a list of all crew allowed to access and use the master key and Amends Federal maritime law to require a vessel owner or managing operator of a documented vessel or the employer of a seafarer on that vessel to report to the Secretary of the Treasury any complaint or incident of harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law, of which the owner is made aware. (Currently, the Secretary is not required to report such violations.) This bill directs the Maritime Administration to require the owner or operator of any commercial vessel carrying a cadet from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to annually certify that: (1) the vessel owner or operators are in compliance with the criteria established under this bill; and (2) the vessels are in full compliance with International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and the International

Safer Seas Act - Amends Federal maritime law to provide for certain protections against sexual harassment and sexual assault, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to report to specified congressional committees on any changes the Command may propose to the definitions of sexual harassment or sexual assault and to the analysis for such prohibitions. (sec. 3) Pro Amends Federal maritime law to: (1) establish sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation of a Coast Guard officer; and (2) require each crew berthing area to be equipped with information regarding: vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and procedures and resources to report crimes, including Amends Federal maritime law to require the owner of a vessel to: (1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to certain crew; (2) establish a list of all crew allowed to access and use the master key and Amends Federal maritime law to require a vessel owner or managing operator of a documented vessel or the employer of a seafarer on that vessel to report to the Secretary of the Treasury any complaint or incident of harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law, of which the owner is made aware. (Currently, the Secretary is not required to report such violations.) This bill directs the Maritime Administration to require the owner or operator of any commercial vessel carrying a cadet from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to annually certify that: (1) the vessel owner or operators are in compliance with the criteria established under this bill; and (2) the vessels are in full compliance with International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and the International

H.R.6670

Labor and Employment

Schedules That Work Act This bill provides employees with the right to request changes to their work schedules related to the number of hours they are required to work or be on call, the location of the work, the amount of notification about work schedule assignments, and fluctuations in work hours. Employers must negotiate in good faith with employees who make such requests and comply with certain work schedule notice and split shift pay requirements for retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employees.

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Schedules That Work Act''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) The vast majority of the United States workforce today is juggling responsibilities at home and at work. Women are primary breadwinners or co-breadwinners in \2/3\ of families with children in the United States. (2) Despite the dual responsibilities of today's workforce, many workers have little notice of their work schedules and lack the ability to make changes to the work hours in such schedules, which undermines their ability to accommodate family responsibilities. (3)(A) Mothers working in low-paid jobs are more likely to be the primary or sole breadwinner for their families than mothers working in higher-paid jobs. For example, nearly 7 in 10 mothers in the \1/5\ of households in the United States with the lowest incomes bring home all or most of their families' income, compared to less than \1/3\ of their counterparts in the highest-income quintile. (B) At the same time, low-paid workers often have the least control over their work hours and face the most unpredictable schedules. In some industries, ``just-in-time'' scheduling practices, which base workers' schedules on perceived consumer demand to minimize labor costs, are particularly common. Employers using these practices often post work schedules with little notice, vary work hours widely from week to week, cancel shifts at the last minute, and schedule employees for ``on call'' shifts (requiring an employee to call in to work to find out whether the employee will have to work later that day) or ``clopening'' shifts (requiring an employee to work a closing shift at night followed by an opening shift a few hours later). For example, national survey data show that-- (i) about \2/3\ of hourly retail and food service workers receive their work schedules with less than 2 weeks' advance notice and about \1/3\ receive their schedule with less than 1 week's notice; (ii) more than 1 in 5 hourly retail and food service workers have been scheduled for on-call shifts, and more than 1 in 3 have worked ``clopening'' shifts; and (iii) 65 percent of hourly retail and food service workers would like a more stable and predictable schedule. (4) Unfair work scheduling practices make it difficult for low-paid workers to-- (A) provide necessary care for children and other family members, including securing and maintaining stable child care; (B) access and receive needed care for the workers' own serious health conditions; (C) pursue workforce training; (D) get or keep a second job, which many workers need to make ends meet; (E) plan for and access transportation to reach worksites; and (F) qualify for and maintain eligibility for needed public benefits and work supports, such as child care subsidies and benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, due to fluctuations in income and work hours. (5) Unstable work schedules pre-date the pandemic and economic recession caused by COVID-19, but the harm of these workplace practices is exacerbated as millions of workers risk their own health and safety at jobs with few protections, volatile schedules, and inadequate hours, in an effort to support themselves and their families. Employers have continued to use ``just-in-time'' scheduling practices throughout the pandemic, even as workers face additional caregiving challenges due to school and child care closures and quarantines. (6) A growing body of research demonstrates that unstable and unpredictable work schedules have significant detrimental impacts on sleep quality, mental health, and happiness, and are associated with unstable child care arrangements and negative health and behavioral outcomes for children. And impacts are likely to be the most severe for workers of color and their families, as workers of color are more likely than their White counterparts--even compared to White coworkers at the same company--to experience unstable work schedules. Unstable and unpredictable work schedules--and the work-family conflict they produce--are also associated with higher rates of turnover, which creates further instability for employers and workers. Some examples of the detrimental impacts of unstable and unpredictable work schedules are as follows: (A) Unstable work schedules lead to more household economic strain and time conflicts and undermine the well-being of parents, all of which can negatively impact children's health and behavior. (B) Workers with the most severe instability in their work schedules also face the highest risk of negative behavior and health outcomes for their children. (C) The exposure of a parent to on-call shifts and last-minute shift changes are associated with more unstable child care arrangements and with the use of siblings to provide care. (D) Work schedule instability causes more work- family conflict, which increases the chance that a worker will be forced to leave his or her job, which is associated with downward mobility of the earnings of the worker. (E)(i) Relative to White workers, workers of color are more likely to-- (I) have cancelled shifts; (II) have on-call shifts; (III) be involuntary part-time workers; (IV) have trouble getting time off; and (V) work ``clopening'' shifts, as described in paragraph (3)(B). (ii) The statistics described in clause (i) remain true after controlling for demographics, human capital, worker power, firm segregation, and discordance with the race or ethnicity of the worker and the manager. Race gaps in job quality are greater for women of color. (F) Workers who receive shorter advanced notice, who work on-call shifts, who experience last-minute shift cancellation and timing changes, or with more volatile work hours are more likely to experience hunger, residential hardships, and more overall economic hardship. (7) Unpredictable and unstable work schedules are common in a wide range of occupations, with evidence of particular concentration in food service, retail, cleaning, hospitality, and warehouse occupations. These occupations are critically important to the United States economy. (8) Employers that have implemented fair work scheduling policies that allow workers to have more control over their work schedules, and provide more predictable and stable schedules, have experienced significant benefits, including reductions in absenteeism and workforce turnover, and increased worker morale and engagement. For example, when Gap Inc. piloted strategies to make work schedules more stable and predictable for employees, the Gap Inc. stores that implemented these strategies experienced higher productivity and a 7 percent increase in sales, compared to those Gap Inc. stores that did not implement these strategies. (9) This Act is a first step in responding to the needs of workers for a voice in the timing of their work hours and for more predictable schedules. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Bona fide business reason.--The term ``bona fide business reason'' means-- (A) the identifiable burden of additional costs to an employer, including the cost of productivity loss, retraining or hiring employees, or transferring employees from one facility to another facility; (B) a significant detrimental effect on the employer's ability to meet organizational needs or customer demand; (C) a significant inability of the employer, despite best efforts, to reorganize work among existing (as of the date of the reorganization) staff; (D) a significant detrimental effect on business performance; (E) insufficiency of work during the periods an employee proposes to work; (F) the need to balance competing scheduling requests when it is not possible to grant all such requests without a significant detrimental effect on the employer's ability to meet organizational needs; or (G) such other reason as may be specified by the Secretary of Labor (or, as applicable, the corresponding administrative officer specified in section 7(e)). (2) Career-related educational or training program.--The term ``career-related educational or training program'' means an educational or training program or program of study offered by a public, private, or nonprofit career and technical education school, institution of higher education, or other entity that provides academic education, career and technical education, or training (including remedial education or English as a second language, as appropriate), that is a program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential (as identified under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3152(d))), and provides career awareness information. The term includes a program allowable under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), or the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), without regard to whether or not the program is funded under the corresponding Act. (3) Caregiver.--The term ``caregiver'' means an individual with the status of being a significant provider of-- (A) ongoing care or education, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care or education, of a child; or (B) ongoing care, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care, of-- (i) a person with a serious health condition who is in a family relationship with the individual; or (ii) a parent of the individual, who is age 65 or older. (4) Child.--The term ``child'' means a biological, adopted, or foster child, a stepchild, a legal ward, or a child of a person standing in loco parentis to that child, who is-- (A) under age 18; or (B) age 18 or older and incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability. (5) Commerce terms.--The terms ``commerce'' and ``industry or activity affecting commerce'' have the meanings given the terms in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611). (6) Covered employer.-- (A) In general.--The term ``covered employer''-- (i) means any person engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce who employs 15 or more employees (described in paragraph (9)(A)); (ii) includes any person who acts, directly or indirectly, in the interest of such an employer to any of the employees (described in paragraph (9)(A)) of such employer; (iii) includes any successor in interest of such an employer; and (iv) includes an agency described in subparagraph (A)(iii) of section 101(4) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)), to which subparagraph (B) of such section shall apply. (B) Rule.--For purposes of determining the number of employees who work for a person described in subparagraph (A)(i), all employees (described in paragraph (9)(A)) performing work for compensation on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis shall be counted, except that if the number of such employees who perform work for such a person for compensation fluctuates, the number may be determined for a calendar year based upon the average number of such employees who performed work for the person for compensation during the preceding calendar year. (C) Person.--In this paragraph, the term ``person'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). (7) Domestic partner.--The term ``domestic partner'' means the individual recognized as being in a relationship with an employee under any domestic partnership, civil union, or similar law of the State or political subdivision of a State in which the employee resides. (8) Employ.--The term ``employ'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). (9) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an individual who is-- (A) an employee, as defined in section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(e)), who is not described in any of subparagraphs (B) through (G); (B) a State employee described in section 304(a) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16c(a)); (C) a covered employee, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301), other than an applicant for employment; (D) a covered employee, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) a Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; (F) an employee of the Library of Congress; or (G) an employee of the Government Accountability Office. (10) Employer.--The term ``employer'' means a person-- (A) who is-- (i) a covered employer, as defined in paragraph (6), who is not described in any of clauses (ii) through (vii); (ii) an entity employing a State employee described in section 304(a) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991; (iii) an employing office, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995; (iv) an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (v) an employing agency covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; (vi) the Librarian of Congress; or (vii) the Comptroller General of the United States; and (B) who is engaged in commerce (including government), in the production of goods for commerce, or in an enterprise engaged in commerce (including government) or in the production of goods for commerce. (11) Family relationship.--The term ``family relationship'' means a relationship with-- (A) a child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, or parent of a spouse or domestic partner; or (B) any individual related to the employee involved by blood or affinity, whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship described in subparagraph (A). (12) Grandchild.--The term ``grandchild'' means the child of a child. (13) Grandparent.--The term ``grandparent'' means the parent of a parent. (14) Hospitality establishment.--The term ``hospitality establishment'' means a hotel, motel, inn, or similar transient lodging establishment. (15) Minimum number of expected work hours.--The term ``minimum number of expected work hours'' means the minimum number of hours an employee will be assigned to work on a weekly or monthly basis. (16) Nonexempt employee.--The term ``nonexempt employee'' means an employee who is not employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as defined for purposes of section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1)). (17) On-call shift.--The term ``on-call shift'' means any time during which an employer requires an employee to-- (A) be available to work; and (B) contact the employer or the designee of the employer, or wait to be contacted by the employer or designee, to determine whether the employee is required to report to work at that time. (18) Parent.--The term ``parent'' means a biological or adoptive parent, a stepparent, or a person who stood in a parental relationship to an employee when the employee was a child. (19) Parental relationship.--The term ``parental relationship'' means a relationship in which a person assumed the obligations incident to parenthood for a child and discharged those obligations before the child reached adulthood. (20) Retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee.--The term ``retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee'' means a nonexempt employee who is employed in a hospitality establishment, in a warehouse establishment, or in any of the following occupations, as described by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification System (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act): (A) Retail sales occupations consisting of occupations described in 41-1010 and 41-2000, and all subdivisions thereof, of such System, which includes first-line supervisors of sales workers, cashiers, gambling change persons and booth cashiers, counter and rental clerks, parts salespersons, and retail salespersons. (B) Food preparation and serving related occupations as described in 35-0000, and all subdivisions thereof, of such System, which includes supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, cooks and food preparation workers, food and beverage serving workers, and other food preparation and serving related workers. (C) Cleaning occupations as described in 37-2011, 37-2012, and 37-2019 of such System, which includes janitors and cleaners, maids and housekeeping cleaners, and building cleaning workers. (21) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (22) Secretary's designated employee.--The term ``Secretary's designated employee'' means an employee employed in an occupation, other than a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupation, that is designated by the Secretary under section 9(a)(2) as appropriate for coverage under section 4. (23) Serious health condition.--The term ``serious health condition'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611). (24) Sibling.--The term ``sibling'' means a brother or sister, whether related by half blood, whole blood, or adoption, or as a stepsibling. (25) Split shift.--The term ``split shift'' means a schedule of daily hours in which the hours worked are not consecutive, except that-- (A) a schedule in which the total time out for meals does not exceed one hour shall not be treated as a split shift; and (B) a schedule in which the break in the employee's work shift is requested by the employee shall not be treated as a split shift. (26) Spouse.-- (A) In general.--The term ``spouse'' means a person with whom an individual entered into-- (i) a marriage as defined or recognized under State law in the State in which the marriage was entered into; or (ii) in the case of a marriage entered into outside of any State, a marriage that is recognized in the place where entered into and could have been entered into in at least 1 State. (B) Same-sex or common law marriage.--Such term includes an individual in a same-sex or common law marriage that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A). (27) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). (28) Warehouse establishment.--The term ``warehouse establishment'' means any business that engages primarily in the storage of goods, wares, or commodities for hire or compensation, and, in connection with such storage, may include the loading, packing, sorting, stacking, wrapping, distribution, or delivery of those goods, wares, or commodities. (29) Work schedule.--The term ``work schedule'' means all of an employee's work shifts and on-call shifts, including specific start and end times for each shift, during a consecutive 7-day period. (30) Work schedule change.--The term ``work schedule change'' means any modification to an employee's work schedule, such as an addition or reduction of hours, cancellation of a shift, or a change in the date or time of a work shift, by an employer. (31) Work shift.--The term ``work shift'' means the specific hours of the workday during which an employee works. SEC. 3. RIGHT TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A FLEXIBLE, PREDICTABLE, OR STABLE WORK SCHEDULE. (a) Right To Request.--An employee may apply to the employee's employer to request a change in the terms and conditions of employment as they relate to-- (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work or be on call for work; (2) the times when the employee is required to work or be on call for work; (3) the location where the employee is required to work; (4) the amount of notification the employee receives of work schedule assignments; and (5) minimizing fluctuations in the number of hours the employee is scheduled to work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. (b) Employer Obligation To Engage in an Interactive Process.-- (1) In general.--If an employee applies to the employee's employer to request a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), the employer shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with the employee that includes a discussion of potential schedule changes that would meet the employee's needs. (2) Result.--Such process shall result in-- (A) subject to subsections (c) and (d), either granting or denying the request; and (B) in the event of a denial-- (i) considering alternatives to the proposed change that might meet the employee's needs and granting or denying a request for an alternative change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a); and (ii) stating the reason for denial, including whether any such reason is a bona fide business reason. (3) Information.--If information provided by the employee making a request under this section requires clarification, the employer shall explain what further information is needed and give the employee reasonable time to produce the information. (c) Requests Related to Caregiving, Enrollment in Education or Training, or a Second Job.--If an employee makes a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a) because of a serious health condition of the employee, due to the employee's responsibilities as a caregiver, or due to the employee's enrollment in a career-related educational or training program, or if an employee makes a request for such a change for a reason related to a second job, the employer shall grant the request, unless the employer has a bona fide business reason for denying the request. (d) Other Requests.--If an employee makes a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), for a reason other than those reasons set forth in subsection (c), the employer may deny the request for any reason that is not unlawful. If the employer denies such a request, the employer shall provide the employee with the reason for the denial, including whether any such reason is a bona fide business reason. SEC. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCE NOTICE OF WORK SCHEDULES, PREDICTABILITY PAY, AND SPLIT SHIFT PAY FOR RETAIL, FOOD SERVICE, CLEANING, HOSPITALITY, WAREHOUSE, OR SECRETARY'S DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES. (a) Advance Notice Requirement.-- (1) Providing notice of work schedules.-- (A) In general.--An employer shall provide a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, with the work schedule of the employee-- (i) not less than 14 days before the first day of such work schedule; or (ii) in the case of a new retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, on or before the first day of work of such employee. (B) Compensation for failure to provide notice of work schedule.--An employer that violates subparagraph (A) shall compensate each affected employee in the amount of $75 per day that a work schedule is not provided in violation of such subparagraph. (C) Work schedule change.--An employer may make a work schedule change for the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, provided in accordance with subparagraph (A) if-- (i) such work schedule change is made not less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect; or (ii) the employer provides predictability pay for such change in accordance with subsection (b). (D) Minimum expected work hours.-- (i) In general.--An employer shall inform a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, of an estimate of the minimum number of expected work hours the employee will be assigned to work per month for the following 12-month period-- (I) in the case of a new retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, on or before the first day of work of such employee; or (II) in the case of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, who is employed by the employer on the date of enactment of this Act, not later than 90 days after such date. (ii) Updating minimum expected work hours.--An employer shall, not less than once each year, provide each employee an updated estimate of the minimum number of expected work hours the employee will be assigned to work per month for the following 12-month period. Such a revised estimate shall be provided not later than the earlier of (as applicable)-- (I) 1 year after the date on which the estimate was provided under clause (i) or the most recent update of an estimate was provided under this clause; or (II) the day before the effective date of a significant change to the minimum expected work hours of the employee due to changes in the availability of the employee or to the business needs of the employer. (2) Notifications in writing.--The notifications required under subparagraphs (A) and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be made to the employee involved in writing. (3) Schedule posting requirement.-- (A) In general.--Every employer employing any retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, shall post a copy of the work schedule of each such employee and keep it posted in a conspicuous place in every establishment where such employee is employed so as to permit the employee involved to readily observe the copy. Availability of that schedule by electronic means accessible to all retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employees, or Secretary's designated employees, of that employer shall be considered compliance with this subparagraph. (B) Right to decline.--A retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, may decline, without penalty, to work any hours not included in the work schedule posted under subparagraph (A) as work hours for the employee. (C) Consent.--Except as described in subsection (b)(2), if a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, voluntarily consents to work any hours not posted under subparagraph (A), such consent must be recorded in writing. (4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit an employer from-- (A) providing greater advance notice of the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, than is required under this subsection; or (B) using any means, in addition to the written means required under paragraph (2), of notifying a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, of the work schedule of the employee. (b) Predictability Pay for Work Schedule Changes Made With Less Than 14 Days' Notice.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for each work schedule change provided to a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, that occurs less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect, the employer of the affected employee shall be required to provide the affected employee with pay (referred to in this subsection as ``predictability pay'') at the following rates: (A) The employee's regular rate of pay per hour that the employee works plus one additional hour at such regular rate per work schedule change if the employer-- (i) adds any hours to the hours the employee is scheduled to work under subsection (a); or (ii) changes the date, time, or location of the work shift the employee is scheduled to work under subsection (a) with no loss of hours. (B) Not less than \1/2\ times the employee's regular rate of pay per hour for any hour that the employee is scheduled to work under subsection (a) and does not work due to the employer reducing or canceling such scheduled hours of work. (2) Exceptions to predictability pay.--An employer shall not be required to pay predictability pay under paragraph (1), or to obtain written consent pursuant to subsection (a)(3)(C), under any of the following circumstances: (A) A retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, requests a shift change in writing, including through the use of sick leave, vacation leave, or any other leave policy offered by the employer. (B) A schedule change is the result of a mutually agreed upon shift trade or coverage arrangement between retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employees, or Secretary's designated employees, subject to any policy of the employer regarding required conditions for employees to exchange shifts. (C) The employer's operations cannot begin or continue due to-- (i) a threat to the property of an employee or the employer; (ii) the failure of a public utility or the shutdown of public transportation; (iii) a fire, flood, or other natural disaster; (iv) a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or by the Governor of the State, or the mayor of the city, in which the operations are located; or (v) a severe weather condition that poses a threat to employee safety. (c) Split Shift Pay Requirement.--An employer shall pay a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, for 1 additional hour at the employee's regular rate of pay for each day during which the employee works a split shift. (d) Pay Stub Transparency.--Any pay provided to an employee pursuant to subsection (a), (b), or (c) (referred to in this subsection as ``additional pay'') shall be included in the employee's regular paycheck. The employer shall identify, in the corresponding written wage statement or pay stub, the total number of hours of additional pay provided for the pay period involved and whether the additional pay was due to the requirements of subsection (a), the requirements of subsection (b), or the requirements of subsection (c). SEC. 5. RIGHT TO REST BETWEEN WORK SHIFTS. (a) In General.--An employee employed by a covered employer may decline, without penalty, to work any work shift or on-call shift that is scheduled or otherwise occurs-- (1) less than 11 hours after the end of the work shift or on-call shift for the previous day; or (2) during the 11 hours following the end of a work shift or on-call shift that spanned 2 days. (b) Consent.-- (1) In general.--A covered employer shall obtain written consent from an employee in order for the employee to work any shift described in subsection (a). Such consent may be for each such shift or for multiple shifts. (2) Revocation.--An employee may revoke the consent provided under paragraph (1), in writing, at any time during the employment. (c) Compensation.--For each instance that an employee employed by a covered employer works a shift described in subsection (a), the covered employer shall compensate the employee at 1.5 times the employee's scheduled rate of pay for the hours worked that are less than 11 hours apart from the hours worked during the previous shift. SEC. 6. PROHIBITED ACTS. (a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of-- (1) an employee as set forth in section 3; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, as set forth in section 4; or (3) an employee of a covered employer as set forth in section 5. (b) Retaliation Prohibited.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, reduce work hours of, or take any other adverse employment action against any employee in retaliation for exercising the rights of an employee under this Act or opposing any practice made unlawful by this Act. For purposes of section 3, such retaliation shall include taking an adverse employment action against any employee on the basis of that employee's request for a change in work schedule, or because of an employee's eligibility or perceived eligibility to request or receive a change in the terms and conditions of employment, as described in such section, on the basis of a reason set forth in section 3(c). (c) Interference With Proceedings or Inquiries.--It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any individual because such individual-- (1) has filed any charge, or has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this Act; (2) has given or is about to give, any information in connection with any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this Act; or (3) has testified, or is about to testify, in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this Act. SEC. 7. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT. (a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this Act, or any regulation or order issued under this Act, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). (2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.--Each employer shall make, keep, and preserve records pertaining to compliance with this Act in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary under section 9. (3) Required submissions generally limited to an annual basis.--The Secretary shall not require, under the authority of this subsection, any employer to submit to the Secretary any books or records more than once during any 12-month period, unless the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe there may exist a violation of this Act or any regulation or order issued pursuant to this Act, or is investigating a charge pursuant to subsection (c). (4) Subpoena powers.--For the purposes of any investigation provided for in this section, the Secretary shall have the subpoena authority provided for under section 9 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 209). (b) Civil Action by Employees.-- (1) Liability.-- (A) In general.--Any employer who violates section 6(a)(2) (with respect to a right set forth in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 4), section 5, or subsection (b) or (c) of section 6 (each such provision referred to in this section as a ``covered provision'') shall be liable to any employee affected for-- (i) damages equal to the amount of-- (I) any wages, salary, employment benefits (as defined in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611)), or other compensation denied, lost, or owed to such employee by reason of the violation; or (II) in a case in which wages, salary, employment benefits (as so defined), or other compensation have not been denied, lost, or owed to the employee, any actual monetary losses sustained by the employee as a direct result of the violation; (ii) interest on the amount described in clause (i) calculated at the prevailing rate; (iii) except as described in subparagraph (B), an additional amount as liquidated damages equal to the sum of the amount described in clause (i) and the interest described in clause (ii); and (iv) such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion. (B) Exception for liquidated damages.--If an employer who has violated a covered provision proves to the satisfaction of the court that the act or omission which violated the covered provision was in good faith and that the employer had reasonable grounds for believing that the act or omission was not a violation of a covered provision, such court may, in the discretion of the court, waive such liquidated damages. (2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) the employees; or (B) the employees and any other employees similarly situated. (3) Fees and costs.--The court in such an action shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to the plaintiff, allow a reasonable attorney's fee, reasonable expert witness fees, and other costs of the action to be paid by the defendant. (4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action described is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. (c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this Act in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. (2) Administrative review.--An affected person who takes exception to an order issued under paragraph (1) may request review of and a decision regarding such an order by an administrative law judge. In reviewing the order, the administrative law judge may hold an administrative hearing concerning the order, in accordance with the requirements of sections 554, 556, and 557 of title 5, United States Code. Such hearing shall be conducted expeditiously. If no affected person requests such review within 60 days after the order is issued under paragraph (1), the order shall be considered to be a final order that is not subject to judicial review. (3) Civil penalty.--An employer who willfully and repeatedly violates-- (A) section 4 or 5 shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $100 per violation; and (B) subsection (b) or (c) of section 6 shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $1,100 per violation. (4) Civil action.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (A) restrain violations of this Act; (B) award such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (C) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages and interest described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subsection (b)(1)(A). (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. (2) Willful violation.--In the case of such action brought for a willful violation of section 6, such action may be brought within 3 years of the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which such action is brought. (3) Commencement.--In determining when an action is commenced by the Secretary or by an employee under this section for the purposes of this subsection, it shall be considered to be commenced on the date when the complaint is filed. (e) Other Administrative Officers.-- (1) Board.--In the case of employees described in section 2(9)(C), the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights. (2) President; merit systems protection board.--In the case of employees described in section 2(9)(D), the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board. (3) Office of personnel management.--In the case of employees described in section 2(9)(E), the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the Office of Personnel Management. (4) Librarian of congress.--In the case of employees of the Library of Congress, the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the Librarian of Congress. (5) Comptroller general.--In the case of employees of the Government Accountability Office, the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the Comptroller General of the United States. SEC. 8. NOTICE AND POSTING. (a) In General.--Each employer shall post and keep posted, in conspicuous places on the premises of the employer where notices to employees and applicants for employment are customarily posted, a notice, to be prepared or approved by the Secretary (or, as applicable, the corresponding administrative officer specified in section 7(e)) setting forth excerpts from, or summaries of, the pertinent provisions of this Act and information pertaining to the filing of a complaint under this Act. (b) Penalty.--Any employer that willfully violates this section may be assessed a civil money penalty not to exceed $100 for each separate offense. SEC. 9. REGULATIONS. (a) Secretary of Labor.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsections (b) through (f), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act. (2) Regulations regarding additional occupations to be covered.-- (A) In general.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue regulations that specify a process the Secretary will follow, in accordance with subparagraph (B), to identify and designate occupations in addition to retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupations that are appropriate for coverage under section 4. Nonexempt employees in occupations designated under this subparagraph shall be Secretary's designated employees. (B) Criteria.--The regulations under subparagraph (A) shall provide that the Secretary shall so designate an additional occupation-- (i) in which not less than 10 percent of workers employed in the occupation generally-- (I) receive advance notice of their work schedules less than 14 days before the first day of the work schedules; or (II) experience fluctuations in the number of hours the employees are scheduled to work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis; or (ii) for which the Secretary determines such designation is appropriate. (C) Data review.--In issuing regulations under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall specify the process by which the Department of Labor will review data from stakeholders, and data collected or generated by the Department, in designating occupations. (b) Board.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees described in section 2(9)(C). The procedures applicable to regulations of the Board issued for the implementation of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.), prescribed in section 304 of that Act (2 U.S.C. 1384), shall be the procedures applicable to regulations issued under this subsection. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Board shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.). (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(C). (c) President.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees described in section 2(9)(D). (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the President shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, under chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(D). (d) Office of Personnel Management.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees described in section 2(9)(E). (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Office may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Office, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(E). (e) Librarian of Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Librarian of Congress shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees of the Library of Congress. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Librarian shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Librarian of Congress under title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.). (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Librarian may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Librarian, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Library of Congress. (f) Comptroller General.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Comptroller General shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Comptroller General under title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.). (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. SEC. 10. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SURVEYS. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall provide information and technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, and the general public concerning compliance with this Act. (b) Program.--In order to achieve the objectives of this Act-- (1) the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor, shall issue guidance on compliance with this Act regarding providing a flexible, predictable, or stable work environment through changes in the terms and conditions of employment as provided in section 3(a); and (2) the Secretary shall carry on a continuing program of research, education, and technical assistance, including-- (A)(i) conducting pilot programs that implement fairer work schedules, including by promoting cross training, providing 3 weeks or more advance notice of schedules, providing employees with a minimum number of hours of work, and using electronic workforce management systems to provide more flexible, predictable, and stable schedules for employees; and (ii) evaluating the results of such pilot programs for employees, employee's families, and employers; (B) publishing and otherwise making available to employers, labor organizations, professional associations, educational institutions, the various communication media, and the general public the findings of studies regarding fair work scheduling policies and other materials for promoting compliance with this Act; (C) sponsoring and assisting State and community informational and educational programs; and (D) providing technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, professional associations, and other interested persons on means of achieving and maintaining compliance with the provisions of this Act. (c) Current Population Survey.--The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Director of the Bureau of the Census shall-- (1) include in the Current Population Survey questions on-- (A) the magnitude of fluctuation in the number of hours the employee is scheduled to work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis; (B) the extent of advance notice an employee receives of the employee's work schedule; (C) the extent to which an employee has input in the employee's work schedule; and (D) the number of hours that an employee would prefer to work, relative to the number of hours the employee is currently working; and (2) at regular intervals, update and conduct the Contingent Worker Supplement, the Work Schedules and Work at Home Supplement, and other relevant supplements (as determined by the Secretary), to the Current Population Survey and the American Time Use Survey. SEC. 11. RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEES. This Act provides minimum requirements and shall not be construed to preempt, limit, or otherwise affect the applicability of any other law, requirement, policy, or standard that provides for greater rights for employees than are required in this Act. SEC. 12. EXEMPTION. This Act shall not apply to any employee covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement if-- (1) the terms of the collective bargaining agreement include terms that govern work scheduling practices; and (2) the provisions of this Act are expressly waived in such collective bargaining agreement. SEC. 13. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW. (a) In General.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding, or creating or imposing any requirement in conflict with, any Federal, State, or local regulation or other law (including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.), and title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.)). (b) Relationship to Collective Bargaining Rights.--Nothing in this Act (including section 12) shall be construed to diminish or impair the rights of an employee under any valid collective bargaining agreement. <all>

Schedules That Work Act

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes.

Schedules That Work Act

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L.

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This bill provides employees with the right to request changes to their work schedules related to the number of hours they are required to work or be on call, the location of the work, the amount of notification about work schedule assignments, and fluctuations in work hours. Employers must negotiate in good faith with employees who make such requests and comply with certain work schedule notice and split shift pay requirements for retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employees.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Schedules That Work Act''. These occupations are critically important to the United States economy. 2. 2611(4)), to which subparagraph (B) of such section shall apply. (12) Grandchild.--The term ``grandchild'' means the child of a child. 213(a)(1)). (B) Food preparation and serving related occupations as described in 35-0000, and all subdivisions thereof, of such System, which includes supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, cooks and food preparation workers, food and beverage serving workers, and other food preparation and serving related workers. (21) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 3. (d) Other Requests.--If an employee makes a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), for a reason other than those reasons set forth in subsection (c), the employer may deny the request for any reason that is not unlawful. (a) Advance Notice Requirement.-- (1) Providing notice of work schedules.-- (A) In general.--An employer shall provide a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, with the work schedule of the employee-- (i) not less than 14 days before the first day of such work schedule; or (ii) in the case of a new retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, on or before the first day of work of such employee. (c) Compensation.--For each instance that an employee employed by a covered employer works a shift described in subsection (a), the covered employer shall compensate the employee at 1.5 times the employee's scheduled rate of pay for the hours worked that are less than 11 hours apart from the hours worked during the previous shift. 6. 7. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. 9. REGULATIONS. 1301 et seq. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Librarian may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Librarian, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Library of Congress. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SURVEYS. RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEES. SEC. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW. ), the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Schedules That Work Act''. These occupations are critically important to the United States economy. 2. 2611(4)), to which subparagraph (B) of such section shall apply. (12) Grandchild.--The term ``grandchild'' means the child of a child. 213(a)(1)). (B) Food preparation and serving related occupations as described in 35-0000, and all subdivisions thereof, of such System, which includes supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, cooks and food preparation workers, food and beverage serving workers, and other food preparation and serving related workers. (21) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 3. (d) Other Requests.--If an employee makes a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), for a reason other than those reasons set forth in subsection (c), the employer may deny the request for any reason that is not unlawful. (a) Advance Notice Requirement.-- (1) Providing notice of work schedules.-- (A) In general.--An employer shall provide a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, with the work schedule of the employee-- (i) not less than 14 days before the first day of such work schedule; or (ii) in the case of a new retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, on or before the first day of work of such employee. (c) Compensation.--For each instance that an employee employed by a covered employer works a shift described in subsection (a), the covered employer shall compensate the employee at 1.5 times the employee's scheduled rate of pay for the hours worked that are less than 11 hours apart from the hours worked during the previous shift. 6. 7. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. 9. REGULATIONS. 1301 et seq. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SURVEYS. RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEES. SEC. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW. ), the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Schedules That Work Act''. Race gaps in job quality are greater for women of color. These occupations are critically important to the United States economy. 2. 3152(d))), and provides career awareness information. (3) Caregiver.--The term ``caregiver'' means an individual with the status of being a significant provider of-- (A) ongoing care or education, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care or education, of a child; or (B) ongoing care, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care, of-- (i) a person with a serious health condition who is in a family relationship with the individual; or (ii) a parent of the individual, who is age 65 or older. 2611(4)), to which subparagraph (B) of such section shall apply. (12) Grandchild.--The term ``grandchild'' means the child of a child. (15) Minimum number of expected work hours.--The term ``minimum number of expected work hours'' means the minimum number of hours an employee will be assigned to work on a weekly or monthly basis. 213(a)(1)). (B) Food preparation and serving related occupations as described in 35-0000, and all subdivisions thereof, of such System, which includes supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, cooks and food preparation workers, food and beverage serving workers, and other food preparation and serving related workers. (21) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 203). 3. RIGHT TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A FLEXIBLE, PREDICTABLE, OR STABLE WORK SCHEDULE. (d) Other Requests.--If an employee makes a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), for a reason other than those reasons set forth in subsection (c), the employer may deny the request for any reason that is not unlawful. (a) Advance Notice Requirement.-- (1) Providing notice of work schedules.-- (A) In general.--An employer shall provide a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, with the work schedule of the employee-- (i) not less than 14 days before the first day of such work schedule; or (ii) in the case of a new retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, on or before the first day of work of such employee. (2) Notifications in writing.--The notifications required under subparagraphs (A) and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be made to the employee involved in writing. (c) Compensation.--For each instance that an employee employed by a covered employer works a shift described in subsection (a), the covered employer shall compensate the employee at 1.5 times the employee's scheduled rate of pay for the hours worked that are less than 11 hours apart from the hours worked during the previous shift. 6. 7. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT. If no affected person requests such review within 60 days after the order is issued under paragraph (1), the order shall be considered to be a final order that is not subject to judicial review. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. (e) Other Administrative Officers.-- (1) Board.--In the case of employees described in section 2(9)(C), the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights. 8. 9. REGULATIONS. 1301 et seq. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Librarian may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Librarian, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Library of Congress. 10. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SURVEYS. RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEES. SEC. 13. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW. ), the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. ), the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Schedules That Work Act''. Employers have continued to use ``just-in-time'' scheduling practices throughout the pandemic, even as workers face additional caregiving challenges due to school and child care closures and quarantines. Race gaps in job quality are greater for women of color. These occupations are critically important to the United States economy. 2. 3152(d))), and provides career awareness information. ), without regard to whether or not the program is funded under the corresponding Act. (3) Caregiver.--The term ``caregiver'' means an individual with the status of being a significant provider of-- (A) ongoing care or education, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care or education, of a child; or (B) ongoing care, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care, of-- (i) a person with a serious health condition who is in a family relationship with the individual; or (ii) a parent of the individual, who is age 65 or older. 2611(4)), to which subparagraph (B) of such section shall apply. (12) Grandchild.--The term ``grandchild'' means the child of a child. (15) Minimum number of expected work hours.--The term ``minimum number of expected work hours'' means the minimum number of hours an employee will be assigned to work on a weekly or monthly basis. 213(a)(1)). (B) Food preparation and serving related occupations as described in 35-0000, and all subdivisions thereof, of such System, which includes supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, cooks and food preparation workers, food and beverage serving workers, and other food preparation and serving related workers. (21) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (26) Spouse.-- (A) In general.--The term ``spouse'' means a person with whom an individual entered into-- (i) a marriage as defined or recognized under State law in the State in which the marriage was entered into; or (ii) in the case of a marriage entered into outside of any State, a marriage that is recognized in the place where entered into and could have been entered into in at least 1 State. 203). 3. RIGHT TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A FLEXIBLE, PREDICTABLE, OR STABLE WORK SCHEDULE. (d) Other Requests.--If an employee makes a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), for a reason other than those reasons set forth in subsection (c), the employer may deny the request for any reason that is not unlawful. (a) Advance Notice Requirement.-- (1) Providing notice of work schedules.-- (A) In general.--An employer shall provide a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, with the work schedule of the employee-- (i) not less than 14 days before the first day of such work schedule; or (ii) in the case of a new retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, on or before the first day of work of such employee. (2) Notifications in writing.--The notifications required under subparagraphs (A) and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be made to the employee involved in writing. (c) Compensation.--For each instance that an employee employed by a covered employer works a shift described in subsection (a), the covered employer shall compensate the employee at 1.5 times the employee's scheduled rate of pay for the hours worked that are less than 11 hours apart from the hours worked during the previous shift. 6. 7. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT. If no affected person requests such review within 60 days after the order is issued under paragraph (1), the order shall be considered to be a final order that is not subject to judicial review. (3) Civil penalty.--An employer who willfully and repeatedly violates-- (A) section 4 or 5 shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $100 per violation; and (B) subsection (b) or (c) of section 6 shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $1,100 per violation. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. (e) Other Administrative Officers.-- (1) Board.--In the case of employees described in section 2(9)(C), the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights. 8. 9. REGULATIONS. 1301 et seq. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Librarian may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Librarian, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Library of Congress. (f) Comptroller General.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. 10. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SURVEYS. RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEES. SEC. 13. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW. ), the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. ), the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) The vast majority of the United States workforce today is juggling responsibilities at home and at work. (B) At the same time, low-paid workers often have the least control over their work hours and face the most unpredictable schedules. For example, national survey data show that-- (i) about \2/3\ of hourly retail and food service workers receive their work schedules with less than 2 weeks' advance notice and about \1/3\ receive their schedule with less than 1 week's notice; (ii) more than 1 in 5 hourly retail and food service workers have been scheduled for on-call shifts, and more than 1 in 3 have worked ``clopening'' shifts; and (iii) 65 percent of hourly retail and food service workers would like a more stable and predictable schedule. 5) Unstable work schedules pre-date the pandemic and economic recession caused by COVID-19, but the harm of these workplace practices is exacerbated as millions of workers risk their own health and safety at jobs with few protections, volatile schedules, and inadequate hours, in an effort to support themselves and their families. Employers have continued to use ``just-in-time'' scheduling practices throughout the pandemic, even as workers face additional caregiving challenges due to school and child care closures and quarantines. ( And impacts are likely to be the most severe for workers of color and their families, as workers of color are more likely than their White counterparts--even compared to White coworkers at the same company--to experience unstable work schedules. C) The exposure of a parent to on-call shifts and last-minute shift changes are associated with more unstable child care arrangements and with the use of siblings to provide care. ( (E)(i) Relative to White workers, workers of color are more likely to-- (I) have cancelled shifts; (II) have on-call shifts; (III) be involuntary part-time workers; (IV) have trouble getting time off; and (V) work ``clopening'' shifts, as described in paragraph (3)(B). ( F) Workers who receive shorter advanced notice, who work on-call shifts, who experience last-minute shift cancellation and timing changes, or with more volatile work hours are more likely to experience hunger, residential hardships, and more overall economic hardship. ( For example, when Gap Inc. piloted strategies to make work schedules more stable and predictable for employees, the Gap Inc. stores that implemented these strategies experienced higher productivity and a 7 percent increase in sales, compared to those Gap Inc. stores that did not implement these strategies. ( 9) This Act is a first step in responding to the needs of workers for a voice in the timing of their work hours and for more predictable schedules. The term includes a program allowable under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ), 3) Caregiver.--The term ``caregiver'' means an individual with the status of being a significant provider of-- (A) ongoing care or education, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care or education, of a child; or (B) ongoing care, including responsibility for securing the ongoing care, of-- (i) a person with a serious health condition who is in a family relationship with the individual; or (ii) a parent of the individual, who is age 65 or older. (4) Child.--The term ``child'' means a biological, adopted, or foster child, a stepchild, a legal ward, or a child of a person standing in loco parentis to that child, who is-- (A) under age 18; or (B) age 18 or older and incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability. ( 5) Commerce terms.--The terms ``commerce'' and ``industry or activity affecting commerce'' have the meanings given the terms in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611). ( (B) Rule.--For purposes of determining the number of employees who work for a person described in subparagraph (A)(i), all employees (described in paragraph (9)(A)) performing work for compensation on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis shall be counted, except that if the number of such employees who perform work for such a person for compensation fluctuates, the number may be determined for a calendar year based upon the average number of such employees who performed work for the person for compensation during the preceding calendar year. ( C) Person.--In this paragraph, the term ``person'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). ( 11) Family relationship.--The term ``family relationship'' means a relationship with-- (A) a child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, or parent of a spouse or domestic partner; or (B) any individual related to the employee involved by blood or affinity, whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship described in subparagraph (A). ( 12) Grandchild.--The term ``grandchild'' means the child of a child. ( (15) Minimum number of expected work hours.--The term ``minimum number of expected work hours'' means the minimum number of hours an employee will be assigned to work on a weekly or monthly basis. ( 17) On-call shift.--The term ``on-call shift'' means any time during which an employer requires an employee to-- (A) be available to work; and (B) contact the employer or the designee of the employer, or wait to be contacted by the employer or designee, to determine whether the employee is required to report to work at that time. ( B) Food preparation and serving related occupations as described in 35-0000, and all subdivisions thereof, of such System, which includes supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, cooks and food preparation workers, food and beverage serving workers, and other food preparation and serving related workers. ( 22) Secretary's designated employee.--The term ``Secretary's designated employee'' means an employee employed in an occupation, other than a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupation, that is designated by the Secretary under section 9(a)(2) as appropriate for coverage under section 4. (23) Serious health condition.--The term ``serious health condition'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611). ( 26) Spouse.-- (A) In general.--The term ``spouse'' means a person with whom an individual entered into-- (i) a marriage as defined or recognized under State law in the State in which the marriage was entered into; or (ii) in the case of a marriage entered into outside of any State, a marriage that is recognized in the place where entered into and could have been entered into in at least 1 State. ( (27) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). ( 30) Work schedule change.--The term ``work schedule change'' means any modification to an employee's work schedule, such as an addition or reduction of hours, cancellation of a shift, or a change in the date or time of a work shift, by an employer. ( (a) Right To Request.--An employee may apply to the employee's employer to request a change in the terms and conditions of employment as they relate to-- (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work or be on call for work; (2) the times when the employee is required to work or be on call for work; (3) the location where the employee is required to work; (4) the amount of notification the employee receives of work schedule assignments; and (5) minimizing fluctuations in the number of hours the employee is scheduled to work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. ( b) Employer Obligation To Engage in an Interactive Process.-- (1) In general.--If an employee applies to the employee's employer to request a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), the employer shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with the employee that includes a discussion of potential schedule changes that would meet the employee's needs. (2) Result.--Such process shall result in-- (A) subject to subsections (c) and (d), either granting or denying the request; and (B) in the event of a denial-- (i) considering alternatives to the proposed change that might meet the employee's needs and granting or denying a request for an alternative change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a); and (ii) stating the reason for denial, including whether any such reason is a bona fide business reason. ( 3) Information.--If information provided by the employee making a request under this section requires clarification, the employer shall explain what further information is needed and give the employee reasonable time to produce the information. ( (d) Other Requests.--If an employee makes a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), for a reason other than those reasons set forth in subsection (c), the employer may deny the request for any reason that is not unlawful. B) Compensation for failure to provide notice of work schedule.--An employer that violates subparagraph (A) shall compensate each affected employee in the amount of $75 per day that a work schedule is not provided in violation of such subparagraph. (C) Work schedule change.--An employer may make a work schedule change for the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, provided in accordance with subparagraph (A) if-- (i) such work schedule change is made not less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect; or (ii) the employer provides predictability pay for such change in accordance with subsection (b). ( ii) Updating minimum expected work hours.--An employer shall, not less than once each year, provide each employee an updated estimate of the minimum number of expected work hours the employee will be assigned to work per month for the following 12-month period. Such a revised estimate shall be provided not later than the earlier of (as applicable)-- (I) 1 year after the date on which the estimate was provided under clause (i) or the most recent update of an estimate was provided under this clause; or (II) the day before the effective date of a significant change to the minimum expected work hours of the employee due to changes in the availability of the employee or to the business needs of the employer. ( B) Right to decline.--A retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, may decline, without penalty, to work any hours not included in the work schedule posted under subparagraph (A) as work hours for the employee. (C) Consent.--Except as described in subsection (b)(2), if a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, voluntarily consents to work any hours not posted under subparagraph (A), such consent must be recorded in writing. ( 4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit an employer from-- (A) providing greater advance notice of the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, than is required under this subsection; or (B) using any means, in addition to the written means required under paragraph (2), of notifying a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, of the work schedule of the employee. B) Not less than \1/2\ times the employee's regular rate of pay per hour for any hour that the employee is scheduled to work under subsection (a) and does not work due to the employer reducing or canceling such scheduled hours of work. (2) Exceptions to predictability pay.--An employer shall not be required to pay predictability pay under paragraph (1), or to obtain written consent pursuant to subsection (a)(3)(C), under any of the following circumstances: (A) A retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, requests a shift change in writing, including through the use of sick leave, vacation leave, or any other leave policy offered by the employer. ( B) A schedule change is the result of a mutually agreed upon shift trade or coverage arrangement between retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employees, or Secretary's designated employees, subject to any policy of the employer regarding required conditions for employees to exchange shifts. ( (c) Split Shift Pay Requirement.--An employer shall pay a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, for 1 additional hour at the employee's regular rate of pay for each day during which the employee works a split shift. ( b) Consent.-- (1) In general.--A covered employer shall obtain written consent from an employee in order for the employee to work any shift described in subsection (a). (2) Revocation.--An employee may revoke the consent provided under paragraph (1), in writing, at any time during the employment. ( a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of-- (1) an employee as set forth in section 3; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, as set forth in section 4; or (3) an employee of a covered employer as set forth in section 5. ( For purposes of section 3, such retaliation shall include taking an adverse employment action against any employee on the basis of that employee's request for a change in work schedule, or because of an employee's eligibility or perceived eligibility to request or receive a change in the terms and conditions of employment, as described in such section, on the basis of a reason set forth in section 3(c). ( a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this Act, or any regulation or order issued under this Act, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). (2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.--Each employer shall make, keep, and preserve records pertaining to compliance with this Act in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary under section 9. ( 4) Subpoena powers.--For the purposes of any investigation provided for in this section, the Secretary shall have the subpoena authority provided for under section 9 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 209). ( B) Exception for liquidated damages.--If an employer who has violated a covered provision proves to the satisfaction of the court that the act or omission which violated the covered provision was in good faith and that the employer had reasonable grounds for believing that the act or omission was not a violation of a covered provision, such court may, in the discretion of the court, waive such liquidated damages. ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) the employees; or (B) the employees and any other employees similarly situated. (3) Fees and costs.--The court in such an action shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to the plaintiff, allow a reasonable attorney's fee, reasonable expert witness fees, and other costs of the action to be paid by the defendant. ( 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action described is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( In reviewing the order, the administrative law judge may hold an administrative hearing concerning the order, in accordance with the requirements of sections 554, 556, and 557 of title 5, United States Code. 4) Civil action.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (A) restrain violations of this Act; (B) award such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (C) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages and interest described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subsection (b)(1)(A). (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. ( 2) President; merit systems protection board.--In the case of employees described in section 2(9)(D), the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board. ( (4) Librarian of congress.--In the case of employees of the Library of Congress, the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the Librarian of Congress. ( a) Secretary of Labor.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsections (b) through (f), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act. (2) Regulations regarding additional occupations to be covered.-- (A) In general.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue regulations that specify a process the Secretary will follow, in accordance with subparagraph (B), to identify and designate occupations in addition to retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupations that are appropriate for coverage under section 4. C) Data review.--In issuing regulations under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall specify the process by which the Department of Labor will review data from stakeholders, and data collected or generated by the Department, in designating occupations. ( The procedures applicable to regulations of the Board issued for the implementation of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq. ), 2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Board shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. ), (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the President shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, under chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(D). ( (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Office may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Office, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(E). ( e) Librarian of Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Librarian of Congress shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees of the Library of Congress. ( (f) Comptroller General.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEES. This Act provides minimum requirements and shall not be construed to preempt, limit, or otherwise affect the applicability of any other law, requirement, policy, or standard that provides for greater rights for employees than are required in this Act. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW. ( the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq. ),

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. Women are primary breadwinners or co-breadwinners in \2/3\ of families with children in the United States. ( 2) Despite the dual responsibilities of today's workforce, many workers have little notice of their work schedules and lack the ability to make changes to the work hours in such schedules, which undermines their ability to accommodate family responsibilities. ( For example, national survey data show that-- (i) about \2/3\ of hourly retail and food service workers receive their work schedules with less than 2 weeks' advance notice and about \1/3\ receive their schedule with less than 1 week's notice; (ii) more than 1 in 5 hourly retail and food service workers have been scheduled for on-call shifts, and more than 1 in 3 have worked ``clopening'' shifts; and (iii) 65 percent of hourly retail and food service workers would like a more stable and predictable schedule. ( 5) Unstable work schedules pre-date the pandemic and economic recession caused by COVID-19, but the harm of these workplace practices is exacerbated as millions of workers risk their own health and safety at jobs with few protections, volatile schedules, and inadequate hours, in an effort to support themselves and their families. Unstable and unpredictable work schedules--and the work-family conflict they produce--are also associated with higher rates of turnover, which creates further instability for employers and workers. Some examples of the detrimental impacts of unstable and unpredictable work schedules are as follows: (A) Unstable work schedules lead to more household economic strain and time conflicts and undermine the well-being of parents, all of which can negatively impact children's health and behavior. ( 7) Unpredictable and unstable work schedules are common in a wide range of occupations, with evidence of particular concentration in food service, retail, cleaning, hospitality, and warehouse occupations. (8) Employers that have implemented fair work scheduling policies that allow workers to have more control over their work schedules, and provide more predictable and stable schedules, have experienced significant benefits, including reductions in absenteeism and workforce turnover, and increased worker morale and engagement. For example, when Gap Inc. piloted strategies to make work schedules more stable and predictable for employees, the Gap Inc. stores that implemented these strategies experienced higher productivity and a 7 percent increase in sales, compared to those Gap Inc. stores that did not implement these strategies. ( The term includes a program allowable under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ), 5) Commerce terms.--The terms ``commerce'' and ``industry or activity affecting commerce'' have the meanings given the terms in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611). B) Rule.--For purposes of determining the number of employees who work for a person described in subparagraph (A)(i), all employees (described in paragraph (9)(A)) performing work for compensation on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis shall be counted, except that if the number of such employees who perform work for such a person for compensation fluctuates, the number may be determined for a calendar year based upon the average number of such employees who performed work for the person for compensation during the preceding calendar year. ( C) Person.--In this paragraph, the term ``person'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). ( 2000e-16c(a)); (C) a covered employee, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301), other than an applicant for employment; (D) a covered employee, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) a Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; (F) an employee of the Library of Congress; or (G) an employee of the Government Accountability Office. ( 12) Grandchild.--The term ``grandchild'' means the child of a child. ( (16) Nonexempt employee.--The term ``nonexempt employee'' means an employee who is not employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as defined for purposes of section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1)). ( 17) On-call shift.--The term ``on-call shift'' means any time during which an employer requires an employee to-- (A) be available to work; and (B) contact the employer or the designee of the employer, or wait to be contacted by the employer or designee, to determine whether the employee is required to report to work at that time. ( (22) Secretary's designated employee.--The term ``Secretary's designated employee'' means an employee employed in an occupation, other than a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupation, that is designated by the Secretary under section 9(a)(2) as appropriate for coverage under section 4. ( 26) Spouse.-- (A) In general.--The term ``spouse'' means a person with whom an individual entered into-- (i) a marriage as defined or recognized under State law in the State in which the marriage was entered into; or (ii) in the case of a marriage entered into outside of any State, a marriage that is recognized in the place where entered into and could have been entered into in at least 1 State. ( (29) Work schedule.--The term ``work schedule'' means all of an employee's work shifts and on-call shifts, including specific start and end times for each shift, during a consecutive 7-day period. ( b) Employer Obligation To Engage in an Interactive Process.-- (1) In general.--If an employee applies to the employee's employer to request a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), the employer shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with the employee that includes a discussion of potential schedule changes that would meet the employee's needs. ( (3) Information.--If information provided by the employee making a request under this section requires clarification, the employer shall explain what further information is needed and give the employee reasonable time to produce the information. ( B) Compensation for failure to provide notice of work schedule.--An employer that violates subparagraph (A) shall compensate each affected employee in the amount of $75 per day that a work schedule is not provided in violation of such subparagraph. (C) Work schedule change.--An employer may make a work schedule change for the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, provided in accordance with subparagraph (A) if-- (i) such work schedule change is made not less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect; or (ii) the employer provides predictability pay for such change in accordance with subsection (b). ( 2) Notifications in writing.--The notifications required under subparagraphs (A) and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be made to the employee involved in writing. (3) Schedule posting requirement.-- (A) In general.--Every employer employing any retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, shall post a copy of the work schedule of each such employee and keep it posted in a conspicuous place in every establishment where such employee is employed so as to permit the employee involved to readily observe the copy. C) Consent.--Except as described in subsection (b)(2), if a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, voluntarily consents to work any hours not posted under subparagraph (A), such consent must be recorded in writing. ( B) Not less than \1/2\ times the employee's regular rate of pay per hour for any hour that the employee is scheduled to work under subsection (a) and does not work due to the employer reducing or canceling such scheduled hours of work. ( B) A schedule change is the result of a mutually agreed upon shift trade or coverage arrangement between retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employees, or Secretary's designated employees, subject to any policy of the employer regarding required conditions for employees to exchange shifts. (C) The employer's operations cannot begin or continue due to-- (i) a threat to the property of an employee or the employer; (ii) the failure of a public utility or the shutdown of public transportation; (iii) a fire, flood, or other natural disaster; (iv) a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or by the Governor of the State, or the mayor of the city, in which the operations are located; or (v) a severe weather condition that poses a threat to employee safety. ( b) Consent.-- (1) In general.--A covered employer shall obtain written consent from an employee in order for the employee to work any shift described in subsection (a). (c) Compensation.--For each instance that an employee employed by a covered employer works a shift described in subsection (a), the covered employer shall compensate the employee at 1.5 times the employee's scheduled rate of pay for the hours worked that are less than 11 hours apart from the hours worked during the previous shift. a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of-- (1) an employee as set forth in section 3; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, as set forth in section 4; or (3) an employee of a covered employer as set forth in section 5. ( (a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this Act, or any regulation or order issued under this Act, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). ( 2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.--Each employer shall make, keep, and preserve records pertaining to compliance with this Act in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary under section 9. ( B) Exception for liquidated damages.--If an employer who has violated a covered provision proves to the satisfaction of the court that the act or omission which violated the covered provision was in good faith and that the employer had reasonable grounds for believing that the act or omission was not a violation of a covered provision, such court may, in the discretion of the court, waive such liquidated damages. ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) the employees; or (B) the employees and any other employees similarly situated. ( (c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this Act in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. ( 4) Civil action.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (A) restrain violations of this Act; (B) award such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (C) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages and interest described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subsection (b)(1)(A). ( (2) Willful violation.--In the case of such action brought for a willful violation of section 6, such action may be brought within 3 years of the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which such action is brought. ( 2) President; merit systems protection board.--In the case of employees described in section 2(9)(D), the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be exercised by the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board. ( (a) Secretary of Labor.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsections (b) through (f), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act. ( 2) Regulations regarding additional occupations to be covered.-- (A) In general.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue regulations that specify a process the Secretary will follow, in accordance with subparagraph (B), to identify and designate occupations in addition to retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupations that are appropriate for coverage under section 4. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Board shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. ), 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(D). ( (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Librarian may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Librarian, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Library of Congress. ( (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SURVEYS. ( RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEES. a) In General.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding, or creating or imposing any requirement in conflict with, any Federal, State, or local regulation or other law (including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ), (b) Relationship to Collective Bargaining Rights.--Nothing in this Act (including section 12) shall be construed to diminish or impair the rights of an employee under any valid collective bargaining agreement.

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. 2) Despite the dual responsibilities of today's workforce, many workers have little notice of their work schedules and lack the ability to make changes to the work hours in such schedules, which undermines their ability to accommodate family responsibilities. ( (8) Employers that have implemented fair work scheduling policies that allow workers to have more control over their work schedules, and provide more predictable and stable schedules, have experienced significant benefits, including reductions in absenteeism and workforce turnover, and increased worker morale and engagement. 5) Commerce terms.--The terms ``commerce'' and ``industry or activity affecting commerce'' have the meanings given the terms in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611). ( (16) Nonexempt employee.--The term ``nonexempt employee'' means an employee who is not employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as defined for purposes of section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1)). ( 17) On-call shift.--The term ``on-call shift'' means any time during which an employer requires an employee to-- (A) be available to work; and (B) contact the employer or the designee of the employer, or wait to be contacted by the employer or designee, to determine whether the employee is required to report to work at that time. ( ( ( B) Compensation for failure to provide notice of work schedule.--An employer that violates subparagraph (A) shall compensate each affected employee in the amount of $75 per day that a work schedule is not provided in violation of such subparagraph. ( C) Work schedule change.--An employer may make a work schedule change for the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, provided in accordance with subparagraph (A) if-- (i) such work schedule change is made not less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect; or (ii) the employer provides predictability pay for such change in accordance with subsection (b). ( (C) The employer's operations cannot begin or continue due to-- (i) a threat to the property of an employee or the employer; (ii) the failure of a public utility or the shutdown of public transportation; (iii) a fire, flood, or other natural disaster; (iv) a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or by the Governor of the State, or the mayor of the city, in which the operations are located; or (v) a severe weather condition that poses a threat to employee safety. ( b) Consent.-- (1) In general.--A covered employer shall obtain written consent from an employee in order for the employee to work any shift described in subsection (a). ( ( B) Exception for liquidated damages.--If an employer who has violated a covered provision proves to the satisfaction of the court that the act or omission which violated the covered provision was in good faith and that the employer had reasonable grounds for believing that the act or omission was not a violation of a covered provision, such court may, in the discretion of the court, waive such liquidated damages. ( 4) Civil action.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (A) restrain violations of this Act; (B) award such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (C) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages and interest described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subsection (b)(1)(A). ( ( ( (a) Secretary of Labor.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsections (b) through (f), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(D). ( ( ( (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. b) Relationship to Collective Bargaining Rights.--Nothing in this Act (including section 12) shall be construed to diminish or impair the rights of an employee under any valid collective bargaining agreement.

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. 11) Family relationship.--The term ``family relationship'' means a relationship with-- (A) a child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, or parent of a spouse or domestic partner; or (B) any individual related to the employee involved by blood or affinity, whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship described in subparagraph (A). ( ( ( 22) Secretary's designated employee.--The term ``Secretary's designated employee'' means an employee employed in an occupation, other than a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupation, that is designated by the Secretary under section 9(a)(2) as appropriate for coverage under section 4. ( ( b) Employer Obligation To Engage in an Interactive Process.-- (1) In general.--If an employee applies to the employee's employer to request a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), the employer shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with the employee that includes a discussion of potential schedule changes that would meet the employee's needs. ( ( ( ( B) Right to decline.--A retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, may decline, without penalty, to work any hours not included in the work schedule posted under subparagraph (A) as work hours for the employee. ( a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of-- (1) an employee as set forth in section 3; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, as set forth in section 4; or (3) an employee of a covered employer as set forth in section 5. ( ( ( ( ( 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action described is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Office may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Office, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(E). ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. This Act provides minimum requirements and shall not be construed to preempt, limit, or otherwise affect the applicability of any other law, requirement, policy, or standard that provides for greater rights for employees than are required in this Act.

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. 17) On-call shift.--The term ``on-call shift'' means any time during which an employer requires an employee to-- (A) be available to work; and (B) contact the employer or the designee of the employer, or wait to be contacted by the employer or designee, to determine whether the employee is required to report to work at that time. ( ( ( ( C) Work schedule change.--An employer may make a work schedule change for the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, provided in accordance with subparagraph (A) if-- (i) such work schedule change is made not less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect; or (ii) the employer provides predictability pay for such change in accordance with subsection (b). ( ( 4) Civil action.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (A) restrain violations of this Act; (B) award such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (C) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages and interest described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subsection (b)(1)(A). ( ( ( (a) Secretary of Labor.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsections (b) through (f), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(D). ( ( ( (

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. 11) Family relationship.--The term ``family relationship'' means a relationship with-- (A) a child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, or parent of a spouse or domestic partner; or (B) any individual related to the employee involved by blood or affinity, whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship described in subparagraph (A). ( ( ( 22) Secretary's designated employee.--The term ``Secretary's designated employee'' means an employee employed in an occupation, other than a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupation, that is designated by the Secretary under section 9(a)(2) as appropriate for coverage under section 4. ( ( b) Employer Obligation To Engage in an Interactive Process.-- (1) In general.--If an employee applies to the employee's employer to request a change in the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in subsection (a), the employer shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with the employee that includes a discussion of potential schedule changes that would meet the employee's needs. ( ( ( ( B) Right to decline.--A retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, may decline, without penalty, to work any hours not included in the work schedule posted under subparagraph (A) as work hours for the employee. ( a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of-- (1) an employee as set forth in section 3; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, as set forth in section 4; or (3) an employee of a covered employer as set forth in section 5. ( ( ( ( ( 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action described is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Office may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Office, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(E). ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. This Act provides minimum requirements and shall not be construed to preempt, limit, or otherwise affect the applicability of any other law, requirement, policy, or standard that provides for greater rights for employees than are required in this Act.

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. 17) On-call shift.--The term ``on-call shift'' means any time during which an employer requires an employee to-- (A) be available to work; and (B) contact the employer or the designee of the employer, or wait to be contacted by the employer or designee, to determine whether the employee is required to report to work at that time. ( ( ( ( C) Work schedule change.--An employer may make a work schedule change for the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, provided in accordance with subparagraph (A) if-- (i) such work schedule change is made not less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect; or (ii) the employer provides predictability pay for such change in accordance with subsection (b). ( ( 4) Civil action.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (A) restrain violations of this Act; (B) award such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (C) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages and interest described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subsection (b)(1)(A). ( ( ( (a) Secretary of Labor.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsections (b) through (f), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(D). ( ( ( (

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. 22) Secretary's designated employee.--The term ``Secretary's designated employee'' means an employee employed in an occupation, other than a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupation, that is designated by the Secretary under section 9(a)(2) as appropriate for coverage under section 4. ( ( ( ( ( ( B) Right to decline.--A retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, may decline, without penalty, to work any hours not included in the work schedule posted under subparagraph (A) as work hours for the employee. ( a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of-- (1) an employee as set forth in section 3; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, as set forth in section 4; or (3) an employee of a covered employer as set forth in section 5. ( ( ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Office may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Office, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(E). ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office.

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. C) Work schedule change.--An employer may make a work schedule change for the work schedule of a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, provided in accordance with subparagraph (A) if-- (i) such work schedule change is made not less than 14 days prior to the first day on which the change is to take effect; or (ii) the employer provides predictability pay for such change in accordance with subsection (b). ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(D). ( ( ( (

To permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. 22) Secretary's designated employee.--The term ``Secretary's designated employee'' means an employee employed in an occupation, other than a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupation, that is designated by the Secretary under section 9(a)(2) as appropriate for coverage under section 4. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Office may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Office, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to the employees described in section 2(9)(E). ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this Act, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this Act with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office.

Schedules That Work Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), to enter into This bill requires employers who employ employees who receive shorter advanced notice, who work on-call shifts, who experience last-minute shift cancellation and timing changes, or with more volatile work hours are more likely to experience hunger, residential hardships, and more overall economic hardship. The bill defines "bona fide business reason" as: (1) the identifiable burden of additional costs to This bill defines "employee" as an individual who is: (1) an employee, as defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, other than an applicant for employment; (2) a State employee; (3) a Federal officer or employee covered under the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991; (4) a covered employee, including a State or Federal officer Requires an employer to: (1) engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with an employee to discuss potential schedule changes that would meet the employee's needs; and (2) grant or deny a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment for a bona fide business reason. (Sec. 3) Provides that an employee may apply to the employer to request Requires an employer to inform a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, of an estimate of the minimum number of expected work hours the employee will be assigned to work per month for the following 12-month period: (1) in the case of a new retail employee on or before the first day of work; or ( Prohibits: (1) any employer from interfering with, restraining, or denying the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of an employee as set forth in this Act; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee; or (3) an employee of a covered employer. (4) Retaliation Pro Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this Act in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; and (2) issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty for violations of such Act. (3) Authorizes Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue regulations that specify a process by which the Secretary will follow to identify and designate occupations in addition to retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse occupations that are appropriate for coverage under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. (Sec. 9) Requires each employer to post and keep posted, in conspicuous places on the premises of the employer Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) issue guidance on compliance with this Act regarding providing a flexible, predictable, or stable work environment through changes in the terms and conditions of employment; and (2) carry on a continuing program of research, education, and technical assistance, including by conducting pilot programs that implement fairer work schedules, including through promoting cross training, providing three

2) Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), to enter into This bill requires employers who employ employees who receive shorter advanced notice, who work on-call shifts, who experience last-minute shift cancellation and timing changes, or with more volatile work hours are more likely to experience hunger, residential hardships, and more overall economic hardship. The bill defines "bona fide business reason" as: (1) the identifiable burden of additional costs to This bill defines "employee" as an individual who is: (1) an employee, as defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, other than an applicant for employment; (2) a State employee; (3) a Federal officer or employee covered under the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991; (4) a covered employee, including a State or Federal officer Requires an employer to: (1) engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with an employee to discuss potential schedule changes that would meet the employee's needs; and (2) grant or deny a request for a change in the terms and conditions of employment for a bona fide business reason. 3) Provides that an employee may apply to the employer to request Requires an employer to inform a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee, of an estimate of the minimum number of expected work hours the employee will be assigned to work per month for the following 12-month period: (1) in the case of a new retail employee on or before the first day of work; or ( Prohibits: (1) any employer from interfering with, restraining, or denying the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any right of an employee as set forth in this Act; (2) a retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employee, or Secretary's designated employee; or (3) an employee of a covered employer. (4) Retaliation Pro Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this Act in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; and (2) issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty for violations of such Act. (Sec. 9) Requires each employer to post and keep posted, in conspicuous places on the premises of the employer Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) issue guidance on compliance with this Act regarding providing a flexible, predictable, or stable work environment through changes in the terms and conditions of employment; and (2) carry on a continuing program of research, education, and technical assistance, including by conducting pilot programs that implement fairer work schedules, including through promoting cross training, providing three

S.4420

Environmental Protection

Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022 or the CREST Act of 2022 This bill expands the current research and development programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) for capturing and storing carbon dioxide to include methods that harness natural processes, such as the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and its storage in geological, biobased, or ocean reservoirs. In addition, the bill establishes a five-year pilot program under which DOE must purchase from certain facilities carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere.

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022'' or the ``CREST Act of 2022''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. TITLE I--CARBON REMOVAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Subtitle A--Biomass Carbon Removal Sec. 101. Biomass carbon removal programs. Sec. 102. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs. Subtitle B--Geological Carbon Removal Sec. 111. Carbon mineralization pilot projects. Sec. 112. Carbon mineralization resource assessment. Sec. 113. Tailings and waste mineralization program. Subtitle C--Aquatic Carbon Removal Sec. 121. Ocean carbon removal mission. Sec. 122. Direct ocean capture assessment. Sec. 123. Offshore carbon storage program and assessment. Subtitle D--Atmospheric Carbon Removal Sec. 131. Direct air capture technology manufacturing research program. Subtitle E--Carbon Removal Quantification Sec. 141. Carbon removal quantification. TITLE II--CARBON REMOVAL PURCHASING PILOT PROGRAM Sec. 201. Carbon removal purchasing pilot program. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Carbon removal.--The term ``carbon removal'' means the intentional removal, including by harnessing natural processes, of carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere and subsequent storage of the carbon dioxide in geological, biobased, or ocean reservoirs or in value-added products that results in a net removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as measured on a lifecycle basis. (2) Carbon removal technology or approach.--The term ``carbon removal technology or approach'' includes-- (A) direct air capture with durable storage; (B) soil carbon sequestration; (C) biomass carbon removal and storage; (D) enhanced mineralization; (E) ocean-based carbon dioxide removal; and (F) afforestation or reforestation. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. TITLE I--CARBON REMOVAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Subtitle A--Biomass Carbon Removal SEC. 101. BIOMASS CARBON REMOVAL PROGRAMS. (a) Office of Science.--Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Algal Biomass Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of algal biomass systems as a means of carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) from the air and aquatic sources. ``(2) Requirements.--The program carried out under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) support efforts to reduce long-term technical barriers for algal biomass with carbon capture; and ``(B) coordinate closely with the Bioenergy Technologies Office and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management.''. (b) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.--Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16232) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) biological carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022).''; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Biological Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) Definition of carbon removal.--In this subsection, the term `carbon removal' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022. ``(2) Goals.--The goals of the biological carbon removal program under subsection (b)(7) shall be to develop and deploy, in partnership with industry and institutions of higher education-- ``(A) improved tools and understanding of feedstocks, supplies, and logistics with respect to carbon removal using biomass sources; ``(B) technologies for the optimized conversion of aquatic and terrestrial biomass for carbon removal; ``(C) cost-competitive carbon capture technologies applied to bioenergy, including-- ``(i) algal, terrestrial, and marine biomass; ``(ii) biofuels; and ``(iii) bioproducts; and ``(D) applied research on best practices in macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection, including by carrying out aquatic pilot projects. ``(3) Coordination.--Activities conducted under this subsection shall be coordinated with the relevant programs of the Office of Science, the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, and the Department of Agriculture.''. (c) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management.--Section 962(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16292(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``performance of'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: ``performance of-- ``(A) coal and natural gas use; ``(B) biomass with carbon capture for utilization or permanent storage; and ``(C) manufacturing and industrial facilities.''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) developing advanced boilers to enable net-negative lifecycle carbon emissions through co-firing with biomass.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(G) Developing carbon capture technologies applied to bioenergy systems that result in net- negative lifecycle carbon emissions, including-- ``(i) biofuels production; ``(ii) bioproducts; ``(iii) biomass used in power systems and industrial applications; and ``(iv) fossil fuel power systems and industrial systems co-fired with biomass.''. (d) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.-- (1) In general.--The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17001 et seq.) is amended by striking section 228 (121 Stat. 1535) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 228. AQUATIC BIOMASS. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the Bioenergy Technologies Office shall carry out applied research on-- ``(1) microalgae and macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection; and ``(2) optimization of aquatic biomass conversion pathways. ``(b) Requirements.--The research carried out under subsection (a) shall support efforts-- ``(1) to develop best practices in microalgae and macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection, including by carrying out aquatic pilot projects-- ``(A) on microalgae and macroalgae; and ``(B) in freshwater and seawater; and ``(2) to optimize aquatic biomass conversion pathways that result in carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) for biopower, biofuels, and other uses. ``(c) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(2) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ``(3) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110- 140; 121 Stat. 1493) is amended by striking the item relating to section 228 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 228. Aquatic biomass.''. SEC. 102. BIOLOGICAL CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended by inserting after section 977 (42 U.S.C. 16317) the following: ``SEC. 977A. BIOLOGICAL CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION PROGRAMS. ``(a) Genetic Modeling and Tools; Bioprospecting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Science shall establish a program to improve genetic modeling and manipulation for carbon dioxide conversion. ``(2) Methodology.--The program established under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) support efforts to improve carbon dioxide uptake and conversion through genetic manipulation of crops and trees, including-- ``(i) soil enhancements; ``(ii) enhanced photosynthesis, including microbial soil amendments and perennialization; and ``(iii) root growth; and ``(B) support efforts to bioprospect using tools and high-throughput screening methods for organisms with unique attributes related to carbon dioxide conversion. ``(3) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science shall coordinate with the National Science Foundation and the Agricultural Research Service. ``(b) New Materials Development and Application.-- ``(1) Definition of carbon removal.--In this subsection, the term `carbon removal' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022. ``(2) Program.--The Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish a program to develop new biologically based carbon dioxide utilization products and coproducts that result in carbon removal. ``(3) Methodology.--The program established under paragraph (2) shall-- ``(A) support efforts to develop new carbon dioxide utilization products that result in carbon removal; ``(B) prioritize products that have the potential to be deployed at a large scale; and ``(C) support efforts to develop valorization of coproducts for-- ``(i) feed; ``(ii) fuel; and ``(iii) other uses.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 600) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 977 the following: ``Sec. 977A. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs.''. Subtitle B--Geological Carbon Removal SEC. 111. CARBON MINERALIZATION PILOT PROJECTS. (a) In General.--The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended by inserting after section 963 (42 U.S.C. 16293) the following: ``SEC. 963A. CARBON MINERALIZATION PILOT PROJECTS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall conduct field experiments of ex situ and in situ carbon mineralization approaches for the purposes of advancing carbon removal technologies or approaches (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ``(b) Activities.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) conduct field experiments of ex situ carbon mineralization-- ``(A) using desalination brine treatment; and ``(B) through the broadcast of reactive minerals on-- ``(i) soils; ``(ii) beaches; and ``(iii) shallow oceans; and ``(2) conduct field experiments of in situ carbon mineralization, including through drilling and injection in reactive formations for-- ``(A) mantle peridotite; ``(B) basalt; and ``(C) other relevant formations. ``(c) Field Experiment Goals and Objectives.--The Secretary shall develop goals and objectives for field experiments carried out under this section to decrease the energy requirements and costs to produce the resulting mineralized carbon. ``(d) Environmental Impact.--In carrying out field experiments under this section, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. ``(e) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(2) $9,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(3) $18,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(4) $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 600) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 963 the following: ``Sec. 963A. Carbon mineralization pilot projects.''. SEC. 112. CARBON MINERALIZATION RESOURCE ASSESSMENT. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall complete a national assessment of the potential for using carbon mineralization for carbon removal, in accordance with the methodology developed under subsection (b). (b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. (c) Coordination.-- (1) Federal coordination.--To ensure the maximum usefulness and success of the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (A) consult with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on the format and content of the assessment; and (B) share relevant data with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) State coordination.--The Secretary shall consult with State geological surveys and other relevant entities to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, the usefulness and success of the assessment under subsection (a). (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings under the assessment, including the locations and available quantities of suitable reactive minerals. (2) Public availability.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make the report publicly available. SEC. 113. TAILINGS AND WASTE MINERALIZATION PROGRAM. (a) Tailings and Waste Mineralization Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct field experiments to examine the use of mine tailings and industrial wastes for the purpose of carbon mineralization. (2) Activities.--The field experiments using mine tailings and industrial wastes conducted under paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) the reusing of industrial slags and mine tailings in manufacturing; and (B) other industrial wastes that may have carbon mineralization properties. (b) Study on Environmental Impacts of Mineralization Products.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report that describes the results of, a study on the environmental impacts of-- (A) broadcasting materials and distributing piles of mine tailings at various scales for the purposes of enhanced carbon mineralization; and (B) additional mining for the purposes of carbon mineralization. (2) Requirements.--The study under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of-- (A) the relative carbon removal potential associated with various scales of carbon mineralization; (B) the cost of environmental mitigation of the environmental impacts identified under the study; and (C) opportunities-- (i) for remediation; (ii) to co-extract reactive minerals with conventional mining operations; and (iii) for the use of reactive minerals in mining remediation. Subtitle C--Aquatic Carbon Removal SEC. 121. OCEAN CARBON REMOVAL MISSION. Section 969D of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16298d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by inserting ``and aquatic sources'' after ``atmosphere''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) ocean carbon removal and strategies, such as-- ``(A) blue carbon, which is the management of vegetated coastal habitats (including mangroves, tidal marshes, seagrasses, kelp forests, and other tidal, freshwater, or saltwater wetlands) that sequester carbon (including autochthonous carbon and allochthonous carbon) from the atmosphere, accumulate carbon in biomass, and store the carbon in soils; ``(B) direct ocean capture (as described in section 122(a) of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022); ``(C) microalgae and macroalgae cultivation for-- ``(i) biofuels; ``(ii) bioproducts; and ``(iii) carbon storage; and ``(D) ocean alkalinity enhancement; and ``(8) any combination of activities described in paragraphs (1) through (7) that have the potential for significant carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022).''. SEC. 122. DIRECT OCEAN CAPTURE ASSESSMENT. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential for removing carbon dioxide directly from the oceans. (b) Methodology.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the potential and relative merits of-- (1) pathways, methods, and technologies that are able to directly remove carbon dioxide from the oceans through engineered or inorganic processes; and (2) technologies such as filters, membranes, phase change systems, chemical conversion, or other technological pathways. (c) Inclusion.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall incorporate any information on the results of activities conducted under section 223 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment under subsection (a). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- (1) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (2) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (3) $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. SEC. 123. OFFSHORE CARBON STORAGE PROGRAM AND ASSESSMENT. (a) Carbon Dioxide Impacts and Fate in the Ocean.-- (1) In general.--The Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 121 Stat. 1704) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 709. CARBON DIOXIDE IMPACTS AND FATE IN THE OCEAN. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program to monitor, research, and model the ecological impacts of ocean carbon dioxide removal and storage techniques. ``(b) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall coordinate with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and ``(2) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110- 140; 121 Stat. 1496) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 708 the following: ``Sec. 709. Carbon dioxide impacts and fate in the ocean.''. (b) Outer Continental Shelf Resource Assessment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (A) expand the CarbonSAFE Initiative of the Department of Energy to complete a national carbon mineralization assessment that examines the full range of carbon mineralization storage potential for the outer Continental Shelf region; and (B) submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (c) Assessment To Determine the Potential for Offshore Carbon Storage.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential for offshore carbon storage, including an assessment of-- (A) the potential for offshore carbon storage-- (i) in deep offshore sub-seabed locations, such as in geological formations; (ii) at the seabed, such as through biomass sinking; and (iii) within the oceans, such as liquid carbon dioxide storage; and (B) other relevant methods of offshore carbon storage. (2) Inclusion.--The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations of measures that the Department of Energy may take to improve the ease, safety, and security of offshore carbon dioxide storage. (3) Reporting.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment under paragraph (1). Subtitle D--Atmospheric Carbon Removal SEC. 131. DIRECT AIR CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING RESEARCH PROGRAM. (a) Initiative.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program for the research, development, and demonstration of manufacturing techniques for direct air capture technologies (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (2) Coordination.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall leverage expertise and resources from-- (A) the Office of Science; (B) the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; and (C) the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. (b) Contactor Design.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall conduct research on applied technology development of air contactor design. (2) Requirements.--The research under paragraph (1) shall support efforts to improve air contactors with-- (A) low pressure drop; (B) high surface area; and (C) high longevity. (c) Manufacturing Improvement.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall conduct research scaling-up manufacturing of direct air capture components. (2) Requirements.--The research under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) support efforts to improve techniques for low- cost manufacturing of direct air capture components and materials; and (B) be coordinated with private industry and universities. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (1) to carry out subsection (b)-- (A) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027; and (2) to carry out subsection (c)-- (A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. Subtitle E--Carbon Removal Quantification SEC. 141. CARBON REMOVAL QUANTIFICATION. (a) In General.--Title V of the Energy Act of 2020 (42 U.S.C. 16298e et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5003. QUANTIFYING THE BENEFITS OF CARBON REMOVAL. ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to quantify the net carbon removed through atmospheric and aquatic carbon removal pathways; ``(2) to determine the current and projected carbon removal capacity of atmospheric and aquatic carbon removal pathways; ``(3) to determine the current and likely future technical readiness of carbon removal technologies or approaches for large-scale carbon removal deployment; and ``(4) to aid in the commercialization of carbon removal technologies or approaches. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Carbon removal; carbon removal technology or approach.--The terms `carbon removal' and `carbon removal technology or approach' have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022. ``(2) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means any of the following entities: ``(A) An institution of higher education. ``(B) A National Laboratory. ``(C) A Federal research agency. ``(D) A State research agency. ``(E) A nonprofit research organization. ``(F) An industrial entity. ``(G) A consortium of 2 or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ``(3) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Energy. ``(c) Carbon Removal Footprint Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a program to carry out the purposes described in subsection (a), including by providing financial assistance to eligible entities to examine the technological, economic, and environmental impacts of carbon removal pathways and technologies. ``(2) Eligible activities.--Activities eligible to receive financial assistance under this section include-- ``(A) assessments of technological or economic barriers to the widescale deployment of carbon removal pathways and technologies; and ``(B) lifecycle assessments for carbon removal pathways and technologies, including gathering data in partnership with a direct air capture test center authorized under section 969D(f)(1) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16298d(f)(1)). ``(3) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking financial assistance under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes a description of-- ``(A) the applicable project; ``(B) the software programs, consultants, and general methodologies to be used to conduct the assessment; ``(C) the location of any applicable facility or project; ``(D) expected feedstocks and other inputs; and ``(E) the expected use of carbon removed. ``(4) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive financial assistance under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) make the assessment publicly available, with confidential business information redacted or removed; and ``(B) have not previously received financial assistance under this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 2419) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5002 the following: ``Sec. 5003. Quantifying the benefits of carbon removal.''. TITLE II--CARBON REMOVAL PURCHASING PILOT PROGRAM SEC. 201. CARBON REMOVAL PURCHASING PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subtitle F of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 969E. CARBON REMOVAL PURCHASING PILOT PROGRAM. ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of carbon removal pathways and technologies; ``(2) to stimulate the development and commercialization of low-carbon products made with carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or oceans; and ``(3) to support the development of technologies relating to carbon removal. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Additional.--The term `additional', with respect to carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere, means that carbon dioxide was removed pursuant to an intentional carbon removal activity that delivers a net removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, measured on a lifecycle basis, that would not have occurred without the carbon removal activity. ``(2) All-in cost.--The term `all-in cost' means the total cost of-- ``(A) the capture, transport, and storage of carbon dioxide; and ``(B) the measurement, reporting, and verification of carbon dioxide removed on a net ton carbon dioxide equivalent basis. ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means a carbon removal facility that-- ``(A) is located in the United States; ``(B) meets all applicable Federal and State permitting requirements; and ``(C) meets financial and technical criteria established by the Secretary. ``(4) Removal.--The term `removal' means-- ``(A) the capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere through a chemical, physical, or other process; and ``(B) the subsequent permanent storage or use of the carbon dioxide in a manner that ensures that the carbon dioxide does not reenter the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. ``(5) Upper hydrosphere.--The term `upper hydrosphere' means the total liquid water existing on the surface level of the earth, including-- ``(A) oceans; ``(B) lakes; ``(C) rivers; and ``(D) other surface bodies of water. ``(c) Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a competitive purchasing pilot program under which the Secretary shall purchase from eligible entities carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. ``(2) Purchase.--In carrying out the pilot program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall purchase, subject to the availability of appropriations, removed carbon dioxide from eligible entities-- ``(A) until the date on which the first reverse auction is held under paragraph (3), by making a payment per net ton carbon equivalent basis to account for lifecycle greenhouse gas inputs to carbon removal in an amount determined by the Secretary; and ``(B) beginning with the first reverse auction held under paragraph (3), in accordance with the reverse auction procedures described in that paragraph. ``(3) Reverse auction procedures.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct a reverse auction under which-- ``(i) the Secretary shall solicit bids from eligible entities in each tier described in subparagraph (B)(ii) (referred to in this section as a `permanence tier'); and ``(ii) eligible entities shall submit to the Secretary sealed bids describing-- ``(I) a desired price for the removed carbon dioxide on a per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent basis; ``(II) the estimated net ton carbon dioxide equivalent removed by the eligible entity annually that the eligible entity desires the Secretary to purchase at the desired price; ``(III) details of the permanence of the removed carbon dioxide; ``(IV) details on the purity, location, and transportation options for the removed carbon dioxide to be purchased by the Secretary for purposes of the all-in costs; ``(V) a lifecycle assessment of the operation to quantify the net carbon dioxide removed, while accounting for greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of the inputs necessary for the carbon dioxide removal and storage processes; and ``(VI) any other details the Secretary may require. ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(ii) Permanence tiers.--In selecting bids under clause (i), the Secretary shall group the permanence of each carbon removal bid into 1 of the following 2 tiers: ``(I) Medium-term tier for bids providing for the removal of carbon dioxide for at least 100 years, but fewer than 1,000 years. ``(II) Long-term tier for bids providing for the removal of carbon dioxide for 1,000 years or more. ``(iii) Priority.--In any case in which the desired price in 2 or more bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) for an applicable permanence tier is equal, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that demonstrate outstanding potential for local and regional economic development in carrying out projects to remove carbon dioxide from ambient air or aquatic sources. ``(4) Cost cap.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), for purposes of a reverse auction under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) determine the current average market price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent basis to account for lifecycle greenhouse gas inputs of removed carbon within each permanence tier; and ``(ii) set that price as the maximum price per ton to be paid under the reverse auction within each permanence tier. ``(B) Increased cap.--In the case of an eligible entity that uses a technology that has the potential to eventually remove carbon dioxide at an all-in cost of less than $100 per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent, the Secretary shall double the maximum price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent established under subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the eligible entity. ``(5) Requirement.--In purchasing removed carbon dioxide under the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine that the carbon dioxide-- ``(A) is additional; ``(B) shall be delivered not later than 5 years after the date of the purchase; ``(C) shall have a monitoring, reporting, and verification plan approved by the Department of Energy; and ``(D) has not less than a 99 percent likelihood of being stored for not fewer than 100 years. ``(d) Use of Carbon Dioxide.--Carbon dioxide purchased under the pilot program under subsection (c), at the discretion of the Secretary, may be used or stored in any manner that ensures that the carbon dioxide does not reenter the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere during the time period associated with the applicable permanence tier. ``(e) Pilot Program Coordination.--Amounts made available under this section may be made available to carry out pilot and demonstration projects described in section 969D(f)(2)(B) and section 969D(g). ``(f) Confidentiality.--The Secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that any confidential, private, proprietary, or privileged information that is included in a sealed bid submitted under this section is not publicly disclosed or otherwise improperly used. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(B) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ``(C) $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. ``(2) Allocation.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year shall be allocated between the permanence tiers as follows: ``(A) 70 percent shall be allocated for the permanence tier described in subsection (c)(3)(B)(ii)(II). ``(B) 30 percent shall be allocated for the permanence tier described in subsection (c)(3)(B)(ii)(I).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 600; 134 Stat. 2550) is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle F of title IX the following: ``Sec. 969E. Carbon removal purchasing pilot program.''. <all>

CREST Act of 2022

A bill to provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes.

CREST Act of 2022 Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022

Sen. Collins, Susan M.

R

ME

This bill expands the current research and development programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) for capturing and storing carbon dioxide to include methods that harness natural processes, such as the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and its storage in geological, biobased, or ocean reservoirs. In addition, the bill establishes a five-year pilot program under which DOE must purchase from certain facilities carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022'' or the ``CREST Act of 2022''. 1. Definitions. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs. Carbon mineralization pilot projects. Tailings and waste mineralization program. Direct ocean capture assessment. Sec. Carbon removal quantification. 2. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. ``(3) Coordination.--Activities conducted under this subsection shall be coordinated with the relevant programs of the Office of Science, the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, and the Department of Agriculture.''. is amended by striking section 228 (121 Stat. 1535) and inserting the following: ``SEC. AQUATIC BIOMASS. ``(d) Environmental Impact.--In carrying out field experiments under this section, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. 122. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment under subsection (a). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (1) to carry out subsection (b)-- (A) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027; and (2) to carry out subsection (c)-- (A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. ``(B) A National Laboratory. ``(D) A State research agency. ``(E) A nonprofit research organization. ``(F) An industrial entity. (a) In General.--Subtitle F of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of carbon removal pathways and technologies; ``(2) to stimulate the development and commercialization of low-carbon products made with carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or oceans; and ``(3) to support the development of technologies relating to carbon removal. ``(B) Increased cap.--In the case of an eligible entity that uses a technology that has the potential to eventually remove carbon dioxide at an all-in cost of less than $100 per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent, the Secretary shall double the maximum price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent established under subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the eligible entity. ``(2) Allocation.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year shall be allocated between the permanence tiers as follows: ``(A) 70 percent shall be allocated for the permanence tier described in subsection (c)(3)(B)(ii)(II).

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022'' or the ``CREST Act of 2022''. 1. Definitions. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs. Carbon mineralization pilot projects. Direct ocean capture assessment. Sec. Carbon removal quantification. 2. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. is amended by striking section 228 (121 Stat. 1535) and inserting the following: ``SEC. AQUATIC BIOMASS. ``(d) Environmental Impact.--In carrying out field experiments under this section, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment under subsection (a). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (1) to carry out subsection (b)-- (A) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027; and (2) to carry out subsection (c)-- (A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. ``(B) A National Laboratory. ``(D) A State research agency. ``(F) An industrial entity. (a) In General.--Subtitle F of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Allocation.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year shall be allocated between the permanence tiers as follows: ``(A) 70 percent shall be allocated for the permanence tier described in subsection (c)(3)(B)(ii)(II).

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022'' or the ``CREST Act of 2022''. 1. Definitions. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs. Carbon mineralization pilot projects. Tailings and waste mineralization program. Direct ocean capture assessment. Sec. Direct air capture technology manufacturing research program. Carbon removal quantification. 2. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. ``(3) Coordination.--Activities conducted under this subsection shall be coordinated with the relevant programs of the Office of Science, the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, and the Department of Agriculture.''. is amended by striking section 228 (121 Stat. 1535) and inserting the following: ``SEC. AQUATIC BIOMASS. ``(d) Environmental Impact.--In carrying out field experiments under this section, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. (b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. 122. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment under subsection (a). (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110- 140; 121 Stat. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (1) to carry out subsection (b)-- (A) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027; and (2) to carry out subsection (c)-- (A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. ``(B) A National Laboratory. ``(D) A State research agency. ``(E) A nonprofit research organization. ``(F) An industrial entity. (a) In General.--Subtitle F of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of carbon removal pathways and technologies; ``(2) to stimulate the development and commercialization of low-carbon products made with carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or oceans; and ``(3) to support the development of technologies relating to carbon removal. ``(5) Upper hydrosphere.--The term `upper hydrosphere' means the total liquid water existing on the surface level of the earth, including-- ``(A) oceans; ``(B) lakes; ``(C) rivers; and ``(D) other surface bodies of water. ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(B) Increased cap.--In the case of an eligible entity that uses a technology that has the potential to eventually remove carbon dioxide at an all-in cost of less than $100 per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent, the Secretary shall double the maximum price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent established under subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the eligible entity. ``(2) Allocation.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year shall be allocated between the permanence tiers as follows: ``(A) 70 percent shall be allocated for the permanence tier described in subsection (c)(3)(B)(ii)(II).

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022'' or the ``CREST Act of 2022''. 1. Definitions. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs. Carbon mineralization pilot projects. Tailings and waste mineralization program. Direct ocean capture assessment. Sec. Offshore carbon storage program and assessment. Direct air capture technology manufacturing research program. Carbon removal quantification. Carbon removal purchasing pilot program. 2. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. 101. ``(3) Coordination.--Activities conducted under this subsection shall be coordinated with the relevant programs of the Office of Science, the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, and the Department of Agriculture.''. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(G) Developing carbon capture technologies applied to bioenergy systems that result in net- negative lifecycle carbon emissions, including-- ``(i) biofuels production; ``(ii) bioproducts; ``(iii) biomass used in power systems and industrial applications; and ``(iv) fossil fuel power systems and industrial systems co-fired with biomass.''. 17001 et seq.) is amended by striking section 228 (121 Stat. 1535) and inserting the following: ``SEC. AQUATIC BIOMASS. 102. ``(a) Genetic Modeling and Tools; Bioprospecting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Science shall establish a program to improve genetic modeling and manipulation for carbon dioxide conversion. 977A. 111. ``(d) Environmental Impact.--In carrying out field experiments under this section, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. 963A. 112. (b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. 113. (2) Requirements.--The study under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of-- (A) the relative carbon removal potential associated with various scales of carbon mineralization; (B) the cost of environmental mitigation of the environmental impacts identified under the study; and (C) opportunities-- (i) for remediation; (ii) to co-extract reactive minerals with conventional mining operations; and (iii) for the use of reactive minerals in mining remediation. 122. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential for removing carbon dioxide directly from the oceans. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment under subsection (a). 123. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110- 140; 121 Stat. 709. 131. (2) Requirements.--The research under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) support efforts to improve techniques for low- cost manufacturing of direct air capture components and materials; and (B) be coordinated with private industry and universities. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (1) to carry out subsection (b)-- (A) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027; and (2) to carry out subsection (c)-- (A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (B) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. 141. QUANTIFYING THE BENEFITS OF CARBON REMOVAL. ``(B) A National Laboratory. ``(D) A State research agency. ``(E) A nonprofit research organization. ``(F) An industrial entity. ``(4) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive financial assistance under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) make the assessment publicly available, with confidential business information redacted or removed; and ``(B) have not previously received financial assistance under this section.''. 5003. 201. (a) In General.--Subtitle F of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of carbon removal pathways and technologies; ``(2) to stimulate the development and commercialization of low-carbon products made with carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or oceans; and ``(3) to support the development of technologies relating to carbon removal. ``(5) Upper hydrosphere.--The term `upper hydrosphere' means the total liquid water existing on the surface level of the earth, including-- ``(A) oceans; ``(B) lakes; ``(C) rivers; and ``(D) other surface bodies of water. ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(B) Increased cap.--In the case of an eligible entity that uses a technology that has the potential to eventually remove carbon dioxide at an all-in cost of less than $100 per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent, the Secretary shall double the maximum price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent established under subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the eligible entity. ``(2) Allocation.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year shall be allocated between the permanence tiers as follows: ``(A) 70 percent shall be allocated for the permanence tier described in subsection (c)(3)(B)(ii)(II). 600; 134 Stat. 969E.

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. Biomass carbon removal programs. Carbon mineralization pilot projects. Subtitle D--Atmospheric Carbon Removal Sec. In this Act: (1) Carbon removal.--The term ``carbon removal'' means the intentional removal, including by harnessing natural processes, of carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere and subsequent storage of the carbon dioxide in geological, biobased, or ocean reservoirs or in value-added products that results in a net removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as measured on a lifecycle basis. ( a) Office of Science.--Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Algal Biomass Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of algal biomass systems as a means of carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) from the air and aquatic sources. ``(2) Requirements.--The program carried out under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) support efforts to reduce long-term technical barriers for algal biomass with carbon capture; and ``(B) coordinate closely with the Bioenergy Technologies Office and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management.''. ( b) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.--Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16232) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) biological carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ''; ``(3) Coordination.--Activities conducted under this subsection shall be coordinated with the relevant programs of the Office of Science, the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, and the Department of Agriculture.''. ( c) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management.--Section 962(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16292(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``performance of'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: ``performance of-- ``(A) coal and natural gas use; ``(B) biomass with carbon capture for utilization or permanent storage; and ``(C) manufacturing and industrial facilities. ''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) developing advanced boilers to enable net-negative lifecycle carbon emissions through co-firing with biomass. ''; ``(a) In General.--The Director of the Bioenergy Technologies Office shall carry out applied research on-- ``(1) microalgae and macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection; and ``(2) optimization of aquatic biomass conversion pathways. ``(b) Requirements.--The research carried out under subsection (a) shall support efforts-- ``(1) to develop best practices in microalgae and macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection, including by carrying out aquatic pilot projects-- ``(A) on microalgae and macroalgae; and ``(B) in freshwater and seawater; and ``(2) to optimize aquatic biomass conversion pathways that result in carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) for biopower, biofuels, and other uses. ``(a) Genetic Modeling and Tools; Bioprospecting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Science shall establish a program to improve genetic modeling and manipulation for carbon dioxide conversion. ``(2) Methodology.--The program established under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) support efforts to improve carbon dioxide uptake and conversion through genetic manipulation of crops and trees, including-- ``(i) soil enhancements; ``(ii) enhanced photosynthesis, including microbial soil amendments and perennialization; and ``(iii) root growth; and ``(B) support efforts to bioprospect using tools and high-throughput screening methods for organisms with unique attributes related to carbon dioxide conversion. ``(2) Program.--The Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish a program to develop new biologically based carbon dioxide utilization products and coproducts that result in carbon removal. 600) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 977 the following: ``Sec. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall conduct field experiments of ex situ and in situ carbon mineralization approaches for the purposes of advancing carbon removal technologies or approaches (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ``(d) Environmental Impact.--In carrying out field experiments under this section, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. (c) Coordination.-- (1) Federal coordination.--To ensure the maximum usefulness and success of the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (A) consult with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on the format and content of the assessment; and (B) share relevant data with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings under the assessment, including the locations and available quantities of suitable reactive minerals. ( (2) Activities.--The field experiments using mine tailings and industrial wastes conducted under paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) the reusing of industrial slags and mine tailings in manufacturing; and (B) other industrial wastes that may have carbon mineralization properties. ( b) Study on Environmental Impacts of Mineralization Products.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report that describes the results of, a study on the environmental impacts of-- (A) broadcasting materials and distributing piles of mine tailings at various scales for the purposes of enhanced carbon mineralization; and (B) additional mining for the purposes of carbon mineralization. ( DIRECT OCEAN CAPTURE ASSESSMENT. ( a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential for removing carbon dioxide directly from the oceans. (b) Methodology.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the potential and relative merits of-- (1) pathways, methods, and technologies that are able to directly remove carbon dioxide from the oceans through engineered or inorganic processes; and (2) technologies such as filters, membranes, phase change systems, chemical conversion, or other technological pathways. ( c) Inclusion.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall incorporate any information on the results of activities conducted under section 223 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). ( (a) Carbon Dioxide Impacts and Fate in the Ocean.-- (1) In general.--The Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 121 Stat. 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110- 140; 121 Stat. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( (2) Inclusion.--The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations of measures that the Department of Energy may take to improve the ease, safety, and security of offshore carbon dioxide storage. ( c) Manufacturing Improvement.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall conduct research scaling-up manufacturing of direct air capture components. (2) Requirements.--The research under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) support efforts to improve techniques for low- cost manufacturing of direct air capture components and materials; and (B) be coordinated with private industry and universities. ( ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to quantify the net carbon removed through atmospheric and aquatic carbon removal pathways; ``(2) to determine the current and projected carbon removal capacity of atmospheric and aquatic carbon removal pathways; ``(3) to determine the current and likely future technical readiness of carbon removal technologies or approaches for large-scale carbon removal deployment; and ``(4) to aid in the commercialization of carbon removal technologies or approaches. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Carbon removal; carbon removal technology or approach.--The terms `carbon removal' and `carbon removal technology or approach' have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022. ``(F) An industrial entity. ``(c) Carbon Removal Footprint Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a program to carry out the purposes described in subsection (a), including by providing financial assistance to eligible entities to examine the technological, economic, and environmental impacts of carbon removal pathways and technologies. ``(3) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking financial assistance under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes a description of-- ``(A) the applicable project; ``(B) the software programs, consultants, and general methodologies to be used to conduct the assessment; ``(C) the location of any applicable facility or project; ``(D) expected feedstocks and other inputs; and ``(E) the expected use of carbon removed. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of carbon removal pathways and technologies; ``(2) to stimulate the development and commercialization of low-carbon products made with carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or oceans; and ``(3) to support the development of technologies relating to carbon removal. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Additional.--The term `additional', with respect to carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere, means that carbon dioxide was removed pursuant to an intentional carbon removal activity that delivers a net removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, measured on a lifecycle basis, that would not have occurred without the carbon removal activity. ``(4) Removal.--The term `removal' means-- ``(A) the capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere through a chemical, physical, or other process; and ``(B) the subsequent permanent storage or use of the carbon dioxide in a manner that ensures that the carbon dioxide does not reenter the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. ``(5) Upper hydrosphere.--The term `upper hydrosphere' means the total liquid water existing on the surface level of the earth, including-- ``(A) oceans; ``(B) lakes; ``(C) rivers; and ``(D) other surface bodies of water. ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(ii) Permanence tiers.--In selecting bids under clause (i), the Secretary shall group the permanence of each carbon removal bid into 1 of the following 2 tiers: ``(I) Medium-term tier for bids providing for the removal of carbon dioxide for at least 100 years, but fewer than 1,000 years. ``(4) Cost cap.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), for purposes of a reverse auction under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) determine the current average market price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent basis to account for lifecycle greenhouse gas inputs of removed carbon within each permanence tier; and ``(ii) set that price as the maximum price per ton to be paid under the reverse auction within each permanence tier. ``(B) Increased cap.--In the case of an eligible entity that uses a technology that has the potential to eventually remove carbon dioxide at an all-in cost of less than $100 per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent, the Secretary shall double the maximum price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent established under subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the eligible entity. ``(d) Use of Carbon Dioxide.--Carbon dioxide purchased under the pilot program under subsection (c), at the discretion of the Secretary, may be used or stored in any manner that ensures that the carbon dioxide does not reenter the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere during the time period associated with the applicable permanence tier. ``(e) Pilot Program Coordination.--Amounts made available under this section may be made available to carry out pilot and demonstration projects described in section 969D(f)(2)(B) and section 969D(g). 2550) is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle F of title IX the following: ``Sec. 969E. Carbon removal purchasing pilot program.''.

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022'' or the ``CREST Act of 2022''. ( TITLE I--CARBON REMOVAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Subtitle A--Biomass Carbon Removal Sec. Biomass carbon removal programs. Carbon mineralization pilot projects. Subtitle D--Atmospheric Carbon Removal Sec. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Algal Biomass Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of algal biomass systems as a means of carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) from the air and aquatic sources. b) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.--Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16232) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) biological carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ''; (c) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management.--Section 962(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16292(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``performance of'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: ``performance of-- ``(A) coal and natural gas use; ``(B) biomass with carbon capture for utilization or permanent storage; and ``(C) manufacturing and industrial facilities. ''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) developing advanced boilers to enable net-negative lifecycle carbon emissions through co-firing with biomass. ''; ``(c) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(2) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ``(3) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027.''. ( BIOLOGICAL CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION PROGRAMS. ( ``(a) Genetic Modeling and Tools; Bioprospecting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Science shall establish a program to improve genetic modeling and manipulation for carbon dioxide conversion. ``(3) Methodology.--The program established under paragraph (2) shall-- ``(A) support efforts to develop new carbon dioxide utilization products that result in carbon removal; ``(B) prioritize products that have the potential to be deployed at a large scale; and ``(C) support efforts to develop valorization of coproducts for-- ``(i) feed; ``(ii) fuel; and ``(iii) other uses.''. ( 977A. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs.''. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall conduct field experiments of ex situ and in situ carbon mineralization approaches for the purposes of advancing carbon removal technologies or approaches (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ``(e) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(2) $9,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(3) $18,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(4) $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.''. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings under the assessment, including the locations and available quantities of suitable reactive minerals. (2) Public availability.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make the report publicly available. a) Tailings and Waste Mineralization Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct field experiments to examine the use of mine tailings and industrial wastes for the purpose of carbon mineralization. ( DIRECT OCEAN CAPTURE ASSESSMENT. ( c) Inclusion.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall incorporate any information on the results of activities conducted under section 223 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the assessment under subsection (a). ( ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and ``(2) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027.''. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110- 140; 121 Stat. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( a) Initiative.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program for the research, development, and demonstration of manufacturing techniques for direct air capture technologies (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (2) Coordination.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall leverage expertise and resources from-- (A) the Office of Science; (B) the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; and (C) the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. ( 2) Requirements.--The research under paragraph (1) shall support efforts to improve air contactors with-- (A) low pressure drop; (B) high surface area; and (C) high longevity. ( Subtitle E--Carbon Removal Quantification SEC. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Carbon removal; carbon removal technology or approach.--The terms `carbon removal' and `carbon removal technology or approach' have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022. ``(F) An industrial entity. ``(2) Eligible activities.--Activities eligible to receive financial assistance under this section include-- ``(A) assessments of technological or economic barriers to the widescale deployment of carbon removal pathways and technologies; and ``(B) lifecycle assessments for carbon removal pathways and technologies, including gathering data in partnership with a direct air capture test center authorized under section 969D(f)(1) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16298d(f)(1)). 2419) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5002 the following: ``Sec. CARBON REMOVAL PURCHASING PILOT PROGRAM. ( ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of carbon removal pathways and technologies; ``(2) to stimulate the development and commercialization of low-carbon products made with carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or oceans; and ``(3) to support the development of technologies relating to carbon removal. ``(c) Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a competitive purchasing pilot program under which the Secretary shall purchase from eligible entities carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(4) Cost cap.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), for purposes of a reverse auction under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) determine the current average market price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent basis to account for lifecycle greenhouse gas inputs of removed carbon within each permanence tier; and ``(ii) set that price as the maximum price per ton to be paid under the reverse auction within each permanence tier. ``(5) Requirement.--In purchasing removed carbon dioxide under the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine that the carbon dioxide-- ``(A) is additional; ``(B) shall be delivered not later than 5 years after the date of the purchase; ``(C) shall have a monitoring, reporting, and verification plan approved by the Department of Energy; and ``(D) has not less than a 99 percent likelihood of being stored for not fewer than 100 years. ``(e) Pilot Program Coordination.--Amounts made available under this section may be made available to carry out pilot and demonstration projects described in section 969D(f)(2)(B) and section 969D(g).

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. b) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.--Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16232) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) biological carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ''; ( ''; ``(c) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(2) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ``(3) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027.''. ( ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall conduct field experiments of ex situ and in situ carbon mineralization approaches for the purposes of advancing carbon removal technologies or approaches (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). a) Tailings and Waste Mineralization Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct field experiments to examine the use of mine tailings and industrial wastes for the purpose of carbon mineralization. ( c) Inclusion.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall incorporate any information on the results of activities conducted under section 223 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Carbon removal; carbon removal technology or approach.--The terms `carbon removal' and `carbon removal technology or approach' have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022. ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(5) Requirement.--In purchasing removed carbon dioxide under the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine that the carbon dioxide-- ``(A) is additional; ``(B) shall be delivered not later than 5 years after the date of the purchase; ``(C) shall have a monitoring, reporting, and verification plan approved by the Department of Energy; and ``(D) has not less than a 99 percent likelihood of being stored for not fewer than 100 years. ``(e) Pilot Program Coordination.--Amounts made available under this section may be made available to carry out pilot and demonstration projects described in section 969D(f)(2)(B) and section 969D(g).

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. a) Office of Science.--Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Algal Biomass Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of algal biomass systems as a means of carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) from the air and aquatic sources. ''; ''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) developing advanced boilers to enable net-negative lifecycle carbon emissions through co-firing with biomass. ''; ``(a) In General.--The Director of the Bioenergy Technologies Office shall carry out applied research on-- ``(1) microalgae and macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection; and ``(2) optimization of aquatic biomass conversion pathways. b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings under the assessment, including the locations and available quantities of suitable reactive minerals. ( ( ( 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). ( ( 2) Inclusion.--The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations of measures that the Department of Energy may take to improve the ease, safety, and security of offshore carbon dioxide storage. ( ``(4) Removal.--The term `removal' means-- ``(A) the capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere through a chemical, physical, or other process; and ``(B) the subsequent permanent storage or use of the carbon dioxide in a manner that ensures that the carbon dioxide does not reenter the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. ``(ii) Permanence tiers.--In selecting bids under clause (i), the Secretary shall group the permanence of each carbon removal bid into 1 of the following 2 tiers: ``(I) Medium-term tier for bids providing for the removal of carbon dioxide for at least 100 years, but fewer than 1,000 years.

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. b) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.--Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16232) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) biological carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ''; ( ''; ``(c) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section-- ``(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(2) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ``(3) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027.''. ( ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall conduct field experiments of ex situ and in situ carbon mineralization approaches for the purposes of advancing carbon removal technologies or approaches (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). a) Tailings and Waste Mineralization Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct field experiments to examine the use of mine tailings and industrial wastes for the purpose of carbon mineralization. ( c) Inclusion.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall incorporate any information on the results of activities conducted under section 223 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Carbon removal; carbon removal technology or approach.--The terms `carbon removal' and `carbon removal technology or approach' have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022. ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(5) Requirement.--In purchasing removed carbon dioxide under the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine that the carbon dioxide-- ``(A) is additional; ``(B) shall be delivered not later than 5 years after the date of the purchase; ``(C) shall have a monitoring, reporting, and verification plan approved by the Department of Energy; and ``(D) has not less than a 99 percent likelihood of being stored for not fewer than 100 years. ``(e) Pilot Program Coordination.--Amounts made available under this section may be made available to carry out pilot and demonstration projects described in section 969D(f)(2)(B) and section 969D(g).

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. a) Office of Science.--Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Algal Biomass Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of algal biomass systems as a means of carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) from the air and aquatic sources. ''; ''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) developing advanced boilers to enable net-negative lifecycle carbon emissions through co-firing with biomass. ''; ``(a) In General.--The Director of the Bioenergy Technologies Office shall carry out applied research on-- ``(1) microalgae and macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection; and ``(2) optimization of aquatic biomass conversion pathways. b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings under the assessment, including the locations and available quantities of suitable reactive minerals. ( ( ( 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). ( ( 2) Inclusion.--The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations of measures that the Department of Energy may take to improve the ease, safety, and security of offshore carbon dioxide storage. ( ``(4) Removal.--The term `removal' means-- ``(A) the capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere through a chemical, physical, or other process; and ``(B) the subsequent permanent storage or use of the carbon dioxide in a manner that ensures that the carbon dioxide does not reenter the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. ``(ii) Permanence tiers.--In selecting bids under clause (i), the Secretary shall group the permanence of each carbon removal bid into 1 of the following 2 tiers: ``(I) Medium-term tier for bids providing for the removal of carbon dioxide for at least 100 years, but fewer than 1,000 years.

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall conduct field experiments of ex situ and in situ carbon mineralization approaches for the purposes of advancing carbon removal technologies or approaches (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(e) Pilot Program Coordination.--Amounts made available under this section may be made available to carry out pilot and demonstration projects described in section 969D(f)(2)(B) and section 969D(g).

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. a) Office of Science.--Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Algal Biomass Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of algal biomass systems as a means of carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) from the air and aquatic sources. ''; ''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) developing advanced boilers to enable net-negative lifecycle carbon emissions through co-firing with biomass. ''; ``(a) In General.--The Director of the Bioenergy Technologies Office shall carry out applied research on-- ``(1) microalgae and macroalgae cultivation and phenotype selection; and ``(2) optimization of aquatic biomass conversion pathways. b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings under the assessment, including the locations and available quantities of suitable reactive minerals. ( ( ( 4001 note; Public Law 116-92). ( ( 2) Inclusion.--The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations of measures that the Department of Energy may take to improve the ease, safety, and security of offshore carbon dioxide storage. ( ``(4) Removal.--The term `removal' means-- ``(A) the capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere through a chemical, physical, or other process; and ``(B) the subsequent permanent storage or use of the carbon dioxide in a manner that ensures that the carbon dioxide does not reenter the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. ``(ii) Permanence tiers.--In selecting bids under clause (i), the Secretary shall group the permanence of each carbon removal bid into 1 of the following 2 tiers: ``(I) Medium-term tier for bids providing for the removal of carbon dioxide for at least 100 years, but fewer than 1,000 years.

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall conduct field experiments of ex situ and in situ carbon mineralization approaches for the purposes of advancing carbon removal technologies or approaches (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022). ``(B) Selection.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) examine the bids submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) to determine which bids are acceptable under the criteria established by the Secretary for the applicable permanence tier; and ``(II) of the bids determined to be acceptable under subclause (I), select the bids containing the lowest desired price for carbon dioxide until the amount of funds available for the applicable permanence tier of the reverse auction is obligated. ``(e) Pilot Program Coordination.--Amounts made available under this section may be made available to carry out pilot and demonstration projects described in section 969D(f)(2)(B) and section 969D(g).

To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. a) Office of Science.--Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Algal Biomass Carbon Removal.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of algal biomass systems as a means of carbon removal (as defined in section 2 of the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022) from the air and aquatic sources. ''; ''; b) Methodology.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall develop a methodology to assess geological resources, mine tailings, and other alkaline industrial wastes to identify sustainable sources of reactive minerals suitable for carbon mineralization, while taking into consideration minerals and mineral classes with high reactivity and fast kinetics. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings under the assessment, including the locations and available quantities of suitable reactive minerals. ( ( ( ``(ii) Permanence tiers.--In selecting bids under clause (i), the Secretary shall group the permanence of each carbon removal bid into 1 of the following 2 tiers: ``(I) Medium-term tier for bids providing for the removal of carbon dioxide for at least 100 years, but fewer than 1,000 years.

Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022 or the CREST Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Director of the Office of Science to carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of such systems as a means of carbon removal from the air and aquatic sources. Requires the program Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Director of the Office of Science to: (1) improve genetic modeling and manipulation for carbon dioxide conversion; (2) support efforts to improve carbon dioxide uptake and conversion through genetic manipulation of crops and trees, including soil enhancements and enhanced photosynthesis; and (3) bioprospect using tools and high-throughput screening methods Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a tailings and waste mineralization program to examine the use of mine tailings for the purpose of carbon mineralization. (Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct field experiments to assess the reusing of industrial slags and mine waste in manufacturing; and (2) other Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) expand the CarbonSAFE Initiative of DOE to complete a national carbon mineralization assessment that examines the full range of carbon mineralized storage potential for the outer Continental Shelf region; and (2) conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential for offshore carbon storage, including Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a competitive purchasing pilot program under which the Secretary shall purchase from eligible entities carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. (Currently, carbon dioxide is removed from the air by means of a process known as carbon capture and sequestration.) Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a reverse auction of Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a carbon removal purchasing pilot program. (Sec. 969E) Requires the Secretary to: (1) determine the current average market price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent basis to account for lifecycle greenhouse gas inputs of removed carbon within each permanence tier; and (2) set that price

Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022 or the CREST Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Director of the Office of Science to carry out a research and development program to gain understanding of the underlying biology of algal biomass systems and the possible use of such systems as a means of carbon removal from the air and aquatic sources. Requires the program Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Director of the Office of Science to: (1) improve genetic modeling and manipulation for carbon dioxide conversion; (2) support efforts to improve carbon dioxide uptake and conversion through genetic manipulation of crops and trees, including soil enhancements and enhanced photosynthesis; and (3) bioprospect using tools and high-throughput screening methods Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a tailings and waste mineralization program to examine the use of mine tailings for the purpose of carbon mineralization. (Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct field experiments to assess the reusing of industrial slags and mine waste in manufacturing; and (2) other Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) expand the CarbonSAFE Initiative of DOE to complete a national carbon mineralization assessment that examines the full range of carbon mineralized storage potential for the outer Continental Shelf region; and (2) conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential for offshore carbon storage, including Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a competitive purchasing pilot program under which the Secretary shall purchase from eligible entities carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere. (Currently, carbon dioxide is removed from the air by means of a process known as carbon capture and sequestration.) Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a reverse auction of Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a carbon removal purchasing pilot program. (Sec. 969E) Requires the Secretary to: (1) determine the current average market price per net ton carbon dioxide equivalent basis to account for lifecycle greenhouse gas inputs of removed carbon within each permanence tier; and (2) set that price

S.2440

Public Lands and Natural Resources

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program (a program that accounts for public and private forests and their resources in the United States). The panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of such program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest 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. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr.

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This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program (a program that accounts for public and private forests and their resources in the United States). The panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of such program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest 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. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest 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. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest 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. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters (NAFSF), to review and report to Congress on the

Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters (NAFSF), to review and report to Congress on the

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Government Operations and Politics

Register America to Vote Act of 2022 This bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. Specifically, the bill directs each state that has a voter registration requirement for federal elections to automatically register eligible individuals when they turn 18 years of age. The bill also provides for the automatic registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities. Individuals must be provided with an opportunity to opt out of automatic voter registration. The Election Assistance Commission must make grants to states to implement these automatic voter registration programs.

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Register America to Vote Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (a) Findings and Purpose.-- (1) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (A) the right to vote is a fundamental right of citizens of the United States; (B) it is the responsibility of Federal and State governments to ensure that every eligible citizen is registered to vote; (C) existing voter registration systems can be inaccurate, costly, inaccessible, and confusing, with damaging effects on voter participation in elections for Federal office and disproportionate impacts on young people, individuals with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities; and (D) voter registration systems must be updated with 21st Century technologies and procedures to maintain their security. (2) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this Act-- (A) to establish that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that all eligible citizens are registered to vote in elections for Federal office; (B) to enable the State governments to register all eligible citizens to vote with accurate, cost- efficient, and up-to-date procedures; (C) to modernize voter registration and list maintenance procedures with electronic and internet capabilities; and (D) to protect and enhance the integrity, accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of the electoral process for all eligible citizens. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``chief State election official'' means, with respect to a State, the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20509) to be responsible for coordination of the responsibilities under that Act. (2) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. SEC. 4. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUALS TURNING 18 YEARS OF AGE. (a) Requirement.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the chief State election official of each State shall establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of any eligible individual on the date on which the individual turns 18 in order that the individual may vote in elections for Federal office in the State. (b) Exception.--The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this section, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office. SEC. 5. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20504) is amended by inserting after section 5 the following new section: ``SEC. 5A. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION BY STATE MOTOR VEHICLE AUTHORITY. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) Applicable agency.--The term `applicable agency' means, with respect to a State, the State motor vehicle authority responsible for motor vehicle driver's licenses under State law. ``(2) Applicable transaction.--The term `applicable transaction' means-- ``(A) an application to an applicable agency for a motor vehicle driver's license; and ``(B) any other service or assistance (including for a change of address) provided by an applicable agency. ``(3) Automatic registration.--The term `automatic registration' means a system that registers an individual to vote and updates existing voter registration in elections for Federal office in a State, if eligible, by electronically transferring the information necessary for registration from the applicable agency to election officials of the State in order that, unless the individual affirmatively declines to be registered or to update any voter registration, the individual will be registered to vote in those elections. ``(4) Eligible individual.--The term `eligible individual' means, with respect to an election for Federal office, an individual who is otherwise qualified to vote in that election. ``(5) Register to vote.--The term `register to vote' includes updating the existing voter registration of an individual. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The chief State election official of each State shall establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of eligible individuals to vote for elections for Federal office in the State, in accordance with the provisions of this section. ``(2) Registration of voters based on new agency records.-- ``(A) In general.--The chief State election official shall-- ``(i) subject to subparagraph (B), ensure that each eligible individual who completes an applicable transaction and does not decline to register to vote is registered to vote-- ``(I) in the next election for Federal office (and subsequent elections for Federal office), if an applicable agency transmits information under subsection (c)(1)(E) with respect to the individual not later than the applicable date; and ``(II) in subsequent elections for Federal office, if an applicable agency transmits information under subsection (c)(1)(E) with respect to the individual after the applicable date; and ``(ii) not later than 60 days after the receipt of information described in subsection (c)(1)(E) with respect to an individual, send written notice to the individual, in addition to other means of notice established under this section, of the voter registration status of the individual. ``(B) Applicable date.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``applicable date'' means, with respect to any election for Federal office, the later of-- ``(i) the date that is 28 days before the date of the election; or ``(ii) the last day of the period provided by State law for voter registration with respect to such election. ``(C) Clarification.--Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a chief State election official from registering an eligible individual to vote in the next election for Federal office in the State, including if an applicable agency transmits information under subsection (c)(1)(E) with respect to the individual after the applicable date. ``(3) Treatment of individuals under 18 years of age.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State may not refuse to treat an individual as an eligible individual for purposes of this section on the grounds that the individual is less than 18 years of age on the date on which an applicable agency receives information with respect to the individual, provided that the individual is not less than 16 years of age at that time. ``(B) Exception.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) may be construed to require a State to permit an individual who is less than 18 years of age on the date of an election for Federal office to vote in the election. ``(c) Applicable Agency Responsibilities.-- ``(1) Instructions on automatic registration for agencies collecting citizenship information.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, in the case of any applicable transaction for which an applicable agency (in the normal course of the operations) requests (either directly or as part of the overall application submitted for the applicable transaction) that an individual affirm that the individual is a United States citizen, the applicable agency shall inform each such individual who is a citizen of the United States of the following: ``(i) Unless the individual declines to register to vote, or is found ineligible to vote-- ``(I) the individual will be registered to vote; or ``(II) if applicable, the voter registration of the individual will be updated. ``(ii) With respect to the qualification to register to vote-- ``(I) the substantive qualifications of an elector in the State as listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office prescribed pursuant to section 9; ``(II) the consequences of false registration; and ``(III) how the individual should decline to register to vote if the individual does not meet requirements for eligibility to vote in a Federal election. ``(iii) In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election for Federal office to select the candidate of the political party, the requirement that the individual must, in registering to vote, affiliate or enroll with a political party in order to participate in such an election. ``(iv) With respect to voter registration by an individual-- ``(I) voter registration is voluntary; ``(II) whether the individual registers or declines to register to vote shall not affect the availability of any service or benefit; and ``(III) information relating to whether the individual registers or declines to register to vote may not be used for other purposes. ``(B) Individuals with limited english proficiency.-- ``(i) Covered individual.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered individual' means an individual conducting an applicable transaction-- ``(I) who is a member of a group that constitutes not less than 3 percent of the overall population of the State, as determined by the United States Census Bureau, served by the applicable agency; and ``(II) who is limited English proficient. ``(ii) Requirement.--In providing information pursuant to subparagraph (A), an applicable agency shall provide the information to any covered individual served by the applicable agency in a language understood by the covered individual. ``(C) Clarification of procedures for ineligible voters.--An applicable agency may not provide an individual who did not affirm United States citizenship, or for whom the applicable agency has conclusive documentary evidence obtained through the normal course of operations of the applicable agency that the individual is not a United State citizen, the opportunity to register to vote under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Opportunity to decline registration required.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each applicable agency shall ensure that each applicable transaction described in subparagraph (A) may not be completed unless the individual is given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote. ``(ii) Language requirement.--If an individual is a covered individual, as defined in subparagraph (B)(i), the covered individual shall be given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote in a language understood by the covered individual. ``(E) Information transmittal.--Not later than 10 days after an applicable transaction with an eligible individual, if the eligible individual did not decline to be registered to vote, the applicable agency shall electronically transmit to the appropriate State election official the following information with respect to the eligible individual: ``(i) The given name and surname of the eligible individual. ``(ii) The date of birth of the eligible individual. ``(iii) The residential address of the individual. ``(iv) Information showing that the individual is a citizen of the United States. ``(v) The date on which information pertaining to the eligible individual was collected or most recently updated. ``(vi) If available, the signature of the eligible individual in electronic form. ``(vii) In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election to select the candidate of the political party in an election for Federal office, information relating to the affiliation or enrollment of the eligible individual with a political party, if the eligible individual provides that information. ``(viii) Any additional information listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office prescribed pursuant to section 9, including, if the eligible individual provides such information-- ``(I) the valid driver's license number of the eligible individual; and ``(II) the last 4 digits of the social security number of the eligible individual. ``(F) Provision of information relating to participation in primary elections.--In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election to select the candidate of a political party in an election for Federal office, if the information transmitted under subparagraph (E) with respect to an eligible individual does not include information regarding the affiliation or enrollment with a political party of the eligible individual, the chief State election official shall-- ``(i) notify the eligible individual that such affiliation or enrollment is required to participate in any primary election for Federal office; and ``(ii) provide an opportunity for the eligible individual to update the registration of the eligible individual to denote the party affiliation or enrollment of the eligible individual. ``(G) Clarification.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an applicable agency to transmit to an election official the information described in subparagraph (E) with respect to an individual who is ineligible to vote in an election for Federal office in the State, except to the extent required to pre-register a citizen between 16 and 18 years of age. ``(2) Alternate procedure for certain other applicable agencies.--With each applicable transaction for which an applicable agency (in the normal course of the operations of the applicable agency) does not request an individual to affirm United States citizenship (either directly or as part of the overall application for service or assistance), the applicable agency shall-- ``(A) complete the requirements under section 5; ``(B) ensure that each transaction by an individual with the applicable agency may not be completed unless the individual indicates whether the individual wishes to register to vote or declines to register to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State; and ``(C) for each individual who wishes to register to vote, transmit the information relating to the individual described in paragraph (1)(E), unless the applicable agency has conclusive documentary evidence obtained through the normal course of operations of the applicable agency that the individual is not a United States citizen. ``(3) Required availability of automatic registration opportunity with each application for service or assistance.-- Each applicable agency shall offer each eligible individual, in conducting each applicable transaction, the opportunity to register to vote as prescribed by this section without regard to whether the individual previously declined an opportunity to register to vote. ``(d) Voter Protection.-- ``(1) Protection of information by applicable agencies.-- Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize an applicable agency to collect, retain, transmit, or publicly disclose any of the following, except as necessary to comply with title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C. 20701 et seq.): ``(A) The decision of an individual to decline to register to vote. ``(B) The decision of an individual not to affirm the citizenship of the individual. ``(C) Any information that an applicable agency transmits pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(E), except in carrying out the ordinary course of business of the applicable agency. ``(2) Protection of information by elections officials.-- ``(A) Public disclosure prohibited.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), with respect to any individual with respect to whom any appropriate State election official receives information from an applicable agency, the State election official shall not publicly disclose-- ``(I) any information not necessary to voter registration; ``(II) any information of the individual otherwise protected from disclosure pursuant to section 8(a) or State law; ``(III) any portion of the social security number of the individual; ``(IV) any portion of the motor vehicle driver's license number of the individual; ``(V) the signature of the individual; ``(VI) the telephone number of the individual; or ``(VII) the email address of the individual. ``(ii) Special rule for individuals registered to vote.--The prohibition on public disclosure under clause (i) shall not apply with respect to the telephone number or email address of any individual-- ``(I) for whom any State election official receives information from the applicable agency; and ``(II) who, on the basis of such information, is registered to vote in the State under this section. ``(e) Miscellaneous Provisions.-- ``(1) Accessibility of registration services.--Each applicable agency shall ensure that the voter registration services the applicable agency provides under this section are made available to individuals with disabilities to the same extent as services are made available to all other individuals. ``(2) Transmission through secure third party permitted.-- Nothing in the Register America to Vote Act of 2022 or this section shall be construed to prevent an applicable agency from contracting with a third party to assist the applicable agency in meeting the information transmittal requirements under this section, provided that the information transmittal complies with the applicable requirements of this section, including provisions relating privacy and security. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). ``(4) Notices.-- ``(A) Electronic notices.--Each State may send notices under this section via electronic mail if the individual has provided an electronic mail address and consented to electronic mail communications for election-related materials. ``(B) Response.--Any notice sent pursuant to this section that requires a response shall offer the individual to whom the notice is sent the opportunity to respond to the notice at no cost to the individual. ``(5) Registration at other state offices permitted.-- Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a State from offering voter registration services described in this section at offices of the State other than the State motor vehicle authority. ``(f) Applicability.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall not apply to an exempt State. ``(2) Exempt state.--The term `exempt State' means a State that, under law that is in effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act, either-- ``(A) has no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to a Federal election; or ``(B) operates a system of automatic registration (as defined in subsection (a))-- ``(i) at the motor vehicle authority of the State; or ``(ii) a Permanent Dividend Fund of the State under which an individual is provided the opportunity to decline to register to vote-- ``(I) during the transaction; or ``(II) by notice sent by mail or electronically after the transaction.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 4(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20503(a)(1)) is amended by-- (A) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (B) inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) by application made simultaneously with an application for a motor vehicle driver's license pursuant to section 5A;''. (2) Section 4(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20503(b)) is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (B) by striking ``States.--This Act'' and inserting ``States.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), this Act''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Application of automatic registration requirements.-- Section 5A shall apply to a State described in paragraph (1), unless the State is an exempt State as defined in subsection (f)(2) of that section.''. (3) Section 8(a)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(1)) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) in the case of registration under section 5A, within the period provided in section 5A(b)(2);''. SEC. 6. VOTER PROTECTION AND SECURITY IN AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION. (a) Protections for Errors in Registration.--An individual shall not be prosecuted under any Federal or State law, adversely affected in any civil adjudication concerning immigration status or naturalization, or subject to an allegation in any legal proceeding that the individual is not a citizen of the United States for any of the following reasons: (1) The individual notifies an election office of the individual's automatic registration to vote. (2) The individual is not eligible to vote in elections for Federal office but was automatically registered to vote due to individual or applicable agency error. (3) The individual was automatically registered to vote at an address that is not the correct residential address of the individual. (4) The individual declined the opportunity to register to vote or did not make an affirmation of citizenship when registering to vote, including through automatic registration. (b) Limits on Use of Automatic Registration.--The automatic registration (as defined in section 5A of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993) of any individual, or the fact that an individual declined the opportunity to register to vote or did not make an affirmation of citizenship (including through automatic registration), may not be used as evidence against that individual in any State or Federal law enforcement proceeding or any civil adjudication concerning immigration status or naturalization, and the lack of knowledge or willfulness of the individual in such registration may be demonstrated by the testimony of the individual alone. (c) Protection of Election Integrity.--Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall be construed to prohibit or restrict any action under color of law against an individual who-- (1) knowingly and willfully makes a false statement to effectuate or perpetuate automatic voter registration by any individual; or (2) casts a ballot knowingly and willfully in violation of State law or the laws of the United States. (d) Protection of Information by Elections Officials.-- (1) Voter record changes.--Each State shall maintain for at least 2 years, and shall make available for public inspection (and, where available, photocopying at a reasonable cost), including in electronic form and through electronic methods, all records of changes to voter records, including removals, the reasons for removals, and updates. (2) Database management standards.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in consultation with State and local election officials representing geographic and socio-economic diversity, and the Election Assistance Commission, shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment-- (A) establish standards governing the comparison of data for voter registration list maintenance purposes, identifying as part of those standards the specific data elements, the matching rules used, and how a State may use the data to determine and deem that an individual is ineligible under State law to vote in an election, or to deem a record to be a duplicate or outdated; (B) ensure that the standards developed under this paragraph are uniform and nondiscriminatory and are applied in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner; (C) not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment; (i) publish the standards developed under this paragraph on the website of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and (ii) make the standards developed under this paragraph available in written form upon request; and (D) ensure that the standards developed under this paragraph are maintained and updated in a manner that reflects innovations and best practices in the security of database management. (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. (B) Requirement.--The standards developed under this paragraph shall require the chief State election official of each State to adopt a policy that shall specify-- (i) each class of users who have authorized access to the computerized statewide voter registration list-- (I) specifying for each class the permission and levels of access to be granted; and (II) setting forth other safeguards to protect the privacy, security, and accuracy of the information on voter registration lists; and (ii) security safeguards to protect personal information transmitted through-- (I) the information transmittal processes of section 5A(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; (II) any telephone interface; (III) the maintenance of the voter registration database; and (IV) any audit procedure to track access to the system. (C) Maintenance and updating.--The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall ensure that the standards developed under this paragraph are maintained and updated in a manner that reflects innovations and best practices in the privacy and security of voter registration information. (4) State compliance with national standards.-- (A) Certification.--Each chief State election official of the State shall annually file with the Election Assistance Commission a statement certifying to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology that the State is in compliance with the standards developed under paragraphs (2) and (3), which requirement may be met if the chief State election official submits to the Election Assistance Commission a statement that states, ``_____ hereby certifies that _____ is in compliance with the standards referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 6(d) of the Register America to Vote Act of 2022.'', with the blank spaces to be completed with the name of the relevant State. (B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. (C) Funding dependent on certification.--If a State does not timely file the certification required under subparagraph (A), it shall not receive any payment under this Act for the upcoming fiscal year in which the State fails to make such certification. (D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. (e) Restrictions on Use of Information.--No person acting under color of law may discriminate against any individual based on, or use for any purpose other than voter registration, election administration, juror selection, or enforcement relating to an election crime, any of the following: (1) Voter registration records. (2) The declination of an individual to register to vote or complete an affirmation of citizenship under section 5A of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. (3) The voter registration status of an individual. (f) Prohibition on the Use of Voter Registration Information for Commercial Purposes.-- (1) In general.--Information collected under this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall not be used for commercial purposes. (2) Dissemination for political purposes.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the transmission, exchange, or dissemination of information for political purposes, including the support of campaigns for election for Federal, State, or local public office or the activities of political committees (including committees of political parties) under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.). SEC. 7. PAYMENTS AND GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Election Assistance Commission shall make grants to each eligible State under subsection (b) to assist the State in implementing the requirements of this Act and the amendments made by this Act (or, in the case of an exempt State, in implementing the existing automatic voter registration program of the exempt State or expanding the automatic voter registration program of the State in a manner consistent with the requirements of this Act) with respect to the offices of the State motor vehicle authority and any other offices of the State at which the State offers voter registration services as described in this Act and the amendments made by this Act. (b) Eligibility; Application.--A State is eligible to receive a grant under this section if the State submits to the Election Assistance Commission, at such time and in such form as the Election Assistance Commission may require, an application containing-- (1) a description of the activities the State will carry out with the grant; (2) an assurance that the State shall carry out such activities without partisan bias and without promoting any particular point of view regarding any issue; and (3) any other information and assurances as the Election Assistance Commission may require. (c) Amount of Grant; Priorities.-- (1) Amount.--The Commission shall determine the amount of a grant made to an eligible State under this section. (2) Priorities.--In determining the amount of a grant, the Election Assistance Commission shall give priority to providing funds for those activities that are most likely to accelerate compliance with the requirements of this Act (or, in the case of an exempt State, that are most likely to enhance the ability of the exempt State to automatically register individuals to vote through the existing automatic voter registration program of the exempt State), including-- (A) investments supporting electronic information transfer, including electronic collection and transfer of signatures, between applicable agencies (as defined in section 5A of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993) and the appropriate State election officials; (B) updates to online or electronic voter registration systems already operating as of the date of the enactment of this Act; (C) introduction of online voter registration systems in jurisdictions in which those systems did not previously exist; and (D) public education on the availability of new methods of registering to vote, updating registration, and correcting registration. (d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and (B) such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year. (2) Continuing availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. SEC. 8. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. (a) Enforcement.--Section 11 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20510 et seq.), relating to civil enforcement and the availability of private rights of action, shall apply with respect to this Act in the same manner as such section applies to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20510 et seq.). (b) Relation to Other Laws.--Except as provided, nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of any of the following: (1) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.). (2) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.). (3) Except as provided by the amendment made under section 5 of this Act, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.). (4) The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20901 et seq.). (5) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). SEC. 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply on and after January 1, 2024. (b) Waiver.--If a State certifies to the Elections Assistance Commission not later than January 1, 2024, that the State will not meet the deadline described in subsection (a) because it would be impracticable to do so and includes in the certification the reasons for the failure to meet that deadline, subsection (a) shall apply to the State as if the reference in such subsection to ``January 1, 2024'' were a reference to ``January 1, 2026''. <all>

Register America to Vote Act of 2022

A bill to improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes.

Register America to Vote Act of 2022

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. Specifically, the bill directs each state that has a voter registration requirement for federal elections to automatically register eligible individuals when they turn 18 years of age. The bill also provides for the automatic registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities. Individuals must be provided with an opportunity to opt out of automatic voter registration. The Election Assistance Commission must make grants to states to implement these automatic voter registration programs.

This Act may be cited as the ``Register America to Vote Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 3. DEFINITIONS. 4. (b) Exception.--The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this section, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office. 5. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20504) is amended by inserting after section 5 the following new section: ``SEC. 5A. ``(2) Applicable transaction.--The term `applicable transaction' means-- ``(A) an application to an applicable agency for a motor vehicle driver's license; and ``(B) any other service or assistance (including for a change of address) provided by an applicable agency. ``(iii) In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election for Federal office to select the candidate of the political party, the requirement that the individual must, in registering to vote, affiliate or enroll with a political party in order to participate in such an election. ``(ii) Language requirement.--If an individual is a covered individual, as defined in subparagraph (B)(i), the covered individual shall be given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote in a language understood by the covered individual. ``(iv) Information showing that the individual is a citizen of the United States. ``(C) Any information that an applicable agency transmits pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(E), except in carrying out the ordinary course of business of the applicable agency. ``(4) Notices.-- ``(A) Electronic notices.--Each State may send notices under this section via electronic mail if the individual has provided an electronic mail address and consented to electronic mail communications for election-related materials. 6. (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. (B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. PAYMENTS AND GRANTS. (c) Amount of Grant; Priorities.-- (1) Amount.--The Commission shall determine the amount of a grant made to an eligible State under this section. 8. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 20510 et seq. SEC. 9.

This Act may be cited as the ``Register America to Vote Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 3. 4. (b) Exception.--The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this section, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office. 5. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 5A. ``(2) Applicable transaction.--The term `applicable transaction' means-- ``(A) an application to an applicable agency for a motor vehicle driver's license; and ``(B) any other service or assistance (including for a change of address) provided by an applicable agency. ``(iii) In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election for Federal office to select the candidate of the political party, the requirement that the individual must, in registering to vote, affiliate or enroll with a political party in order to participate in such an election. ``(iv) Information showing that the individual is a citizen of the United States. ``(C) Any information that an applicable agency transmits pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(E), except in carrying out the ordinary course of business of the applicable agency. (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. (B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. PAYMENTS AND GRANTS. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 20510 et seq. SEC.

This Act may be cited as the ``Register America to Vote Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 3. DEFINITIONS. 20509) to be responsible for coordination of the responsibilities under that Act. 4. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUALS TURNING 18 YEARS OF AGE. (b) Exception.--The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this section, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office. 5. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20504) is amended by inserting after section 5 the following new section: ``SEC. 5A. ``(2) Applicable transaction.--The term `applicable transaction' means-- ``(A) an application to an applicable agency for a motor vehicle driver's license; and ``(B) any other service or assistance (including for a change of address) provided by an applicable agency. ``(iii) In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election for Federal office to select the candidate of the political party, the requirement that the individual must, in registering to vote, affiliate or enroll with a political party in order to participate in such an election. ``(ii) Language requirement.--If an individual is a covered individual, as defined in subparagraph (B)(i), the covered individual shall be given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote in a language understood by the covered individual. ``(iv) Information showing that the individual is a citizen of the United States. ``(d) Voter Protection.-- ``(1) Protection of information by applicable agencies.-- Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize an applicable agency to collect, retain, transmit, or publicly disclose any of the following, except as necessary to comply with title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C. ``(B) The decision of an individual not to affirm the citizenship of the individual. ``(C) Any information that an applicable agency transmits pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(E), except in carrying out the ordinary course of business of the applicable agency. ``(4) Notices.-- ``(A) Electronic notices.--Each State may send notices under this section via electronic mail if the individual has provided an electronic mail address and consented to electronic mail communications for election-related materials. ``(f) Applicability.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall not apply to an exempt State. 6. (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. (C) Maintenance and updating.--The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall ensure that the standards developed under this paragraph are maintained and updated in a manner that reflects innovations and best practices in the privacy and security of voter registration information. (B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. (D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. 7. PAYMENTS AND GRANTS. (c) Amount of Grant; Priorities.-- (1) Amount.--The Commission shall determine the amount of a grant made to an eligible State under this section. (2) Continuing availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. 8. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 20510 et seq. SEC. 9.

This Act may be cited as the ``Register America to Vote Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 3. DEFINITIONS. 20509) to be responsible for coordination of the responsibilities under that Act. 4. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUALS TURNING 18 YEARS OF AGE. (b) Exception.--The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this section, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office. 5. AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20504) is amended by inserting after section 5 the following new section: ``SEC. 5A. ``(2) Applicable transaction.--The term `applicable transaction' means-- ``(A) an application to an applicable agency for a motor vehicle driver's license; and ``(B) any other service or assistance (including for a change of address) provided by an applicable agency. ``(iii) In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election for Federal office to select the candidate of the political party, the requirement that the individual must, in registering to vote, affiliate or enroll with a political party in order to participate in such an election. ``(ii) Language requirement.--If an individual is a covered individual, as defined in subparagraph (B)(i), the covered individual shall be given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote in a language understood by the covered individual. ``(iv) Information showing that the individual is a citizen of the United States. ``(d) Voter Protection.-- ``(1) Protection of information by applicable agencies.-- Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize an applicable agency to collect, retain, transmit, or publicly disclose any of the following, except as necessary to comply with title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C. ``(B) The decision of an individual not to affirm the citizenship of the individual. ``(C) Any information that an applicable agency transmits pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(E), except in carrying out the ordinary course of business of the applicable agency. ``(4) Notices.-- ``(A) Electronic notices.--Each State may send notices under this section via electronic mail if the individual has provided an electronic mail address and consented to electronic mail communications for election-related materials. ``(f) Applicability.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall not apply to an exempt State. 6. (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. (B) Requirement.--The standards developed under this paragraph shall require the chief State election official of each State to adopt a policy that shall specify-- (i) each class of users who have authorized access to the computerized statewide voter registration list-- (I) specifying for each class the permission and levels of access to be granted; and (II) setting forth other safeguards to protect the privacy, security, and accuracy of the information on voter registration lists; and (ii) security safeguards to protect personal information transmitted through-- (I) the information transmittal processes of section 5A(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; (II) any telephone interface; (III) the maintenance of the voter registration database; and (IV) any audit procedure to track access to the system. (C) Maintenance and updating.--The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall ensure that the standards developed under this paragraph are maintained and updated in a manner that reflects innovations and best practices in the privacy and security of voter registration information. '', with the blank spaces to be completed with the name of the relevant State. (B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. (D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. (e) Restrictions on Use of Information.--No person acting under color of law may discriminate against any individual based on, or use for any purpose other than voter registration, election administration, juror selection, or enforcement relating to an election crime, any of the following: (1) Voter registration records. 7. PAYMENTS AND GRANTS. (c) Amount of Grant; Priorities.-- (1) Amount.--The Commission shall determine the amount of a grant made to an eligible State under this section. (2) Continuing availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. 8. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 20510 et seq. SEC. 9. (b) Waiver.--If a State certifies to the Elections Assistance Commission not later than January 1, 2024, that the State will not meet the deadline described in subsection (a) because it would be impracticable to do so and includes in the certification the reasons for the failure to meet that deadline, subsection (a) shall apply to the State as if the reference in such subsection to ``January 1, 2024'' were a reference to ``January 1, 2026''.

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. 2) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this Act-- (A) to establish that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that all eligible citizens are registered to vote in elections for Federal office; (B) to enable the State governments to register all eligible citizens to vote with accurate, cost- efficient, and up-to-date procedures; (C) to modernize voter registration and list maintenance procedures with electronic and internet capabilities; and (D) to protect and enhance the integrity, accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of the electoral process for all eligible citizens. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``chief State election official'' means, with respect to a State, the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20509) to be responsible for coordination of the responsibilities under that Act. ( a) Requirement.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the chief State election official of each State shall establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of any eligible individual on the date on which the individual turns 18 in order that the individual may vote in elections for Federal office in the State. ( ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) Applicable agency.--The term `applicable agency' means, with respect to a State, the State motor vehicle authority responsible for motor vehicle driver's licenses under State law. ``(3) Automatic registration.--The term `automatic registration' means a system that registers an individual to vote and updates existing voter registration in elections for Federal office in a State, if eligible, by electronically transferring the information necessary for registration from the applicable agency to election officials of the State in order that, unless the individual affirmatively declines to be registered or to update any voter registration, the individual will be registered to vote in those elections. ``(B) Applicable date.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``applicable date'' means, with respect to any election for Federal office, the later of-- ``(i) the date that is 28 days before the date of the election; or ``(ii) the last day of the period provided by State law for voter registration with respect to such election. ``(C) Clarification.--Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a chief State election official from registering an eligible individual to vote in the next election for Federal office in the State, including if an applicable agency transmits information under subsection (c)(1)(E) with respect to the individual after the applicable date. ``(3) Treatment of individuals under 18 years of age.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State may not refuse to treat an individual as an eligible individual for purposes of this section on the grounds that the individual is less than 18 years of age on the date on which an applicable agency receives information with respect to the individual, provided that the individual is not less than 16 years of age at that time. ``(ii) With respect to the qualification to register to vote-- ``(I) the substantive qualifications of an elector in the State as listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office prescribed pursuant to section 9; ``(II) the consequences of false registration; and ``(III) how the individual should decline to register to vote if the individual does not meet requirements for eligibility to vote in a Federal election. ``(iii) In the case of a State in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election for Federal office to select the candidate of the political party, the requirement that the individual must, in registering to vote, affiliate or enroll with a political party in order to participate in such an election. ``(B) Individuals with limited english proficiency.-- ``(i) Covered individual.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered individual' means an individual conducting an applicable transaction-- ``(I) who is a member of a group that constitutes not less than 3 percent of the overall population of the State, as determined by the United States Census Bureau, served by the applicable agency; and ``(II) who is limited English proficient. ``(C) Clarification of procedures for ineligible voters.--An applicable agency may not provide an individual who did not affirm United States citizenship, or for whom the applicable agency has conclusive documentary evidence obtained through the normal course of operations of the applicable agency that the individual is not a United State citizen, the opportunity to register to vote under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Opportunity to decline registration required.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each applicable agency shall ensure that each applicable transaction described in subparagraph (A) may not be completed unless the individual is given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote. ``(v) The date on which information pertaining to the eligible individual was collected or most recently updated. ``(viii) Any additional information listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office prescribed pursuant to section 9, including, if the eligible individual provides such information-- ``(I) the valid driver's license number of the eligible individual; and ``(II) the last 4 digits of the social security number of the eligible individual. ``(G) Clarification.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an applicable agency to transmit to an election official the information described in subparagraph (E) with respect to an individual who is ineligible to vote in an election for Federal office in the State, except to the extent required to pre-register a citizen between 16 and 18 years of age. ``(3) Required availability of automatic registration opportunity with each application for service or assistance.-- Each applicable agency shall offer each eligible individual, in conducting each applicable transaction, the opportunity to register to vote as prescribed by this section without regard to whether the individual previously declined an opportunity to register to vote. ``(d) Voter Protection.-- ``(1) Protection of information by applicable agencies.-- Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize an applicable agency to collect, retain, transmit, or publicly disclose any of the following, except as necessary to comply with title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C. 20701 et seq. ): ``(B) The decision of an individual not to affirm the citizenship of the individual. ``(ii) Special rule for individuals registered to vote.--The prohibition on public disclosure under clause (i) shall not apply with respect to the telephone number or email address of any individual-- ``(I) for whom any State election official receives information from the applicable agency; and ``(II) who, on the basis of such information, is registered to vote in the State under this section. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). ``(B) Response.--Any notice sent pursuant to this section that requires a response shall offer the individual to whom the notice is sent the opportunity to respond to the notice at no cost to the individual. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 4(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20503(a)(1)) is amended by-- (A) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (B) inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) by application made simultaneously with an application for a motor vehicle driver's license pursuant to section 5A;''. ( 3) Section 8(a)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(1)) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) in the case of registration under section 5A, within the period provided in section 5A(b)(2);''. (a) Protections for Errors in Registration.--An individual shall not be prosecuted under any Federal or State law, adversely affected in any civil adjudication concerning immigration status or naturalization, or subject to an allegation in any legal proceeding that the individual is not a citizen of the United States for any of the following reasons: (1) The individual notifies an election office of the individual's automatic registration to vote. ( 3) The individual was automatically registered to vote at an address that is not the correct residential address of the individual. ( (c) Protection of Election Integrity.--Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall be construed to prohibit or restrict any action under color of law against an individual who-- (1) knowingly and willfully makes a false statement to effectuate or perpetuate automatic voter registration by any individual; or (2) casts a ballot knowingly and willfully in violation of State law or the laws of the United States. ( d) Protection of Information by Elections Officials.-- (1) Voter record changes.--Each State shall maintain for at least 2 years, and shall make available for public inspection (and, where available, photocopying at a reasonable cost), including in electronic form and through electronic methods, all records of changes to voter records, including removals, the reasons for removals, and updates. (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. ( C) Maintenance and updating.--The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall ensure that the standards developed under this paragraph are maintained and updated in a manner that reflects innovations and best practices in the privacy and security of voter registration information. with the blank spaces to be completed with the name of the relevant State. ( C) Funding dependent on certification.--If a State does not timely file the certification required under subparagraph (A), it shall not receive any payment under this Act for the upcoming fiscal year in which the State fails to make such certification. (D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. ( f) Prohibition on the Use of Voter Registration Information for Commercial Purposes.-- (1) In general.--Information collected under this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall not be used for commercial purposes. (2) Dissemination for political purposes.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the transmission, exchange, or dissemination of information for political purposes, including the support of campaigns for election for Federal, State, or local public office or the activities of political committees (including committees of political parties) under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.). PAYMENTS AND GRANTS. ( (b) Eligibility; Application.--A State is eligible to receive a grant under this section if the State submits to the Election Assistance Commission, at such time and in such form as the Election Assistance Commission may require, an application containing-- (1) a description of the activities the State will carry out with the grant; (2) an assurance that the State shall carry out such activities without partisan bias and without promoting any particular point of view regarding any issue; and (3) any other information and assurances as the Election Assistance Commission may require. ( c) Amount of Grant; Priorities.-- (1) Amount.--The Commission shall determine the amount of a grant made to an eligible State under this section. d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and (B) such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year. ( 3) Except as provided by the amendment made under section 5 of this Act, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.). ( (5) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply on and after January 1, 2024. (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``chief State election official'' means, with respect to a State, the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20509) to be responsible for coordination of the responsibilities under that Act. ( (a) Requirement.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the chief State election official of each State shall establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of any eligible individual on the date on which the individual turns 18 in order that the individual may vote in elections for Federal office in the State. ( ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) Applicable agency.--The term `applicable agency' means, with respect to a State, the State motor vehicle authority responsible for motor vehicle driver's licenses under State law. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The chief State election official of each State shall establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of eligible individuals to vote for elections for Federal office in the State, in accordance with the provisions of this section. ``(B) Applicable date.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``applicable date'' means, with respect to any election for Federal office, the later of-- ``(i) the date that is 28 days before the date of the election; or ``(ii) the last day of the period provided by State law for voter registration with respect to such election. ``(3) Treatment of individuals under 18 years of age.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State may not refuse to treat an individual as an eligible individual for purposes of this section on the grounds that the individual is less than 18 years of age on the date on which an applicable agency receives information with respect to the individual, provided that the individual is not less than 16 years of age at that time. ``(ii) With respect to the qualification to register to vote-- ``(I) the substantive qualifications of an elector in the State as listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office prescribed pursuant to section 9; ``(II) the consequences of false registration; and ``(III) how the individual should decline to register to vote if the individual does not meet requirements for eligibility to vote in a Federal election. ``(iv) With respect to voter registration by an individual-- ``(I) voter registration is voluntary; ``(II) whether the individual registers or declines to register to vote shall not affect the availability of any service or benefit; and ``(III) information relating to whether the individual registers or declines to register to vote may not be used for other purposes. ``(ii) Language requirement.--If an individual is a covered individual, as defined in subparagraph (B)(i), the covered individual shall be given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote in a language understood by the covered individual. ``(iii) The residential address of the individual. ``(G) Clarification.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an applicable agency to transmit to an election official the information described in subparagraph (E) with respect to an individual who is ineligible to vote in an election for Federal office in the State, except to the extent required to pre-register a citizen between 16 and 18 years of age. ``(3) Required availability of automatic registration opportunity with each application for service or assistance.-- Each applicable agency shall offer each eligible individual, in conducting each applicable transaction, the opportunity to register to vote as prescribed by this section without regard to whether the individual previously declined an opportunity to register to vote. ``(B) The decision of an individual not to affirm the citizenship of the individual. ``(ii) Special rule for individuals registered to vote.--The prohibition on public disclosure under clause (i) shall not apply with respect to the telephone number or email address of any individual-- ``(I) for whom any State election official receives information from the applicable agency; and ``(II) who, on the basis of such information, is registered to vote in the State under this section. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). ``(B) Response.--Any notice sent pursuant to this section that requires a response shall offer the individual to whom the notice is sent the opportunity to respond to the notice at no cost to the individual. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 4(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20503(a)(1)) is amended by-- (A) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (B) inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) by application made simultaneously with an application for a motor vehicle driver's license pursuant to section 5A;''. ( (3) Section 8(a)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(1)) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) in the case of registration under section 5A, within the period provided in section 5A(b)(2);''. 3) The individual was automatically registered to vote at an address that is not the correct residential address of the individual. ( (c) Protection of Election Integrity.--Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall be construed to prohibit or restrict any action under color of law against an individual who-- (1) knowingly and willfully makes a false statement to effectuate or perpetuate automatic voter registration by any individual; or (2) casts a ballot knowingly and willfully in violation of State law or the laws of the United States. ( d) Protection of Information by Elections Officials.-- (1) Voter record changes.--Each State shall maintain for at least 2 years, and shall make available for public inspection (and, where available, photocopying at a reasonable cost), including in electronic form and through electronic methods, all records of changes to voter records, including removals, the reasons for removals, and updates. ( (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. ( C) Maintenance and updating.--The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall ensure that the standards developed under this paragraph are maintained and updated in a manner that reflects innovations and best practices in the privacy and security of voter registration information. ( (B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. ( f) Prohibition on the Use of Voter Registration Information for Commercial Purposes.-- (1) In general.--Information collected under this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall not be used for commercial purposes. ( b) Eligibility; Application.--A State is eligible to receive a grant under this section if the State submits to the Election Assistance Commission, at such time and in such form as the Election Assistance Commission may require, an application containing-- (1) a description of the activities the State will carry out with the grant; (2) an assurance that the State shall carry out such activities without partisan bias and without promoting any particular point of view regarding any issue; and (3) any other information and assurances as the Election Assistance Commission may require. ( c) Amount of Grant; Priorities.-- (1) Amount.--The Commission shall determine the amount of a grant made to an eligible State under this section. d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. ( relating to civil enforcement and the availability of private rights of action, shall apply with respect to this Act in the same manner as such section applies to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20510 et seq.). (b) Relation to Other Laws.--Except as provided, nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of any of the following: (1) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.). ( 2) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.). (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the chief State election official of each State shall establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of any eligible individual on the date on which the individual turns 18 in order that the individual may vote in elections for Federal office in the State. ( ``(ii) With respect to the qualification to register to vote-- ``(I) the substantive qualifications of an elector in the State as listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office prescribed pursuant to section 9; ``(II) the consequences of false registration; and ``(III) how the individual should decline to register to vote if the individual does not meet requirements for eligibility to vote in a Federal election. ``(ii) Special rule for individuals registered to vote.--The prohibition on public disclosure under clause (i) shall not apply with respect to the telephone number or email address of any individual-- ``(I) for whom any State election official receives information from the applicable agency; and ``(II) who, on the basis of such information, is registered to vote in the State under this section. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). 3) Section 8(a)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(1)) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) in the case of registration under section 5A, within the period provided in section 5A(b)(2);''. ( (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. ( B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. ( relating to civil enforcement and the availability of private rights of action, shall apply with respect to this Act in the same manner as such section applies to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20510 et seq.). (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``chief State election official'' means, with respect to a State, the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20509) to be responsible for coordination of the responsibilities under that Act. ( ``(3) Treatment of individuals under 18 years of age.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State may not refuse to treat an individual as an eligible individual for purposes of this section on the grounds that the individual is less than 18 years of age on the date on which an applicable agency receives information with respect to the individual, provided that the individual is not less than 16 years of age at that time. ``(B) Individuals with limited english proficiency.-- ``(i) Covered individual.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered individual' means an individual conducting an applicable transaction-- ``(I) who is a member of a group that constitutes not less than 3 percent of the overall population of the State, as determined by the United States Census Bureau, served by the applicable agency; and ``(II) who is limited English proficient. ``(D) Opportunity to decline registration required.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each applicable agency shall ensure that each applicable transaction described in subparagraph (A) may not be completed unless the individual is given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). 20503(a)(1)) is amended by-- (A) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (B) inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) by application made simultaneously with an application for a motor vehicle driver's license pursuant to section 5A;''. ( ( c) Protection of Election Integrity.--Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall be construed to prohibit or restrict any action under color of law against an individual who-- (1) knowingly and willfully makes a false statement to effectuate or perpetuate automatic voter registration by any individual; or (2) casts a ballot knowingly and willfully in violation of State law or the laws of the United States. ( ( ( D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. ( f) Prohibition on the Use of Voter Registration Information for Commercial Purposes.-- (1) In general.--Information collected under this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall not be used for commercial purposes. ( ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. ( 3) Except as provided by the amendment made under section 5 of this Act, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.). ( (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the chief State election official of each State shall establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of any eligible individual on the date on which the individual turns 18 in order that the individual may vote in elections for Federal office in the State. ( ``(ii) With respect to the qualification to register to vote-- ``(I) the substantive qualifications of an elector in the State as listed in the mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office prescribed pursuant to section 9; ``(II) the consequences of false registration; and ``(III) how the individual should decline to register to vote if the individual does not meet requirements for eligibility to vote in a Federal election. ``(ii) Special rule for individuals registered to vote.--The prohibition on public disclosure under clause (i) shall not apply with respect to the telephone number or email address of any individual-- ``(I) for whom any State election official receives information from the applicable agency; and ``(II) who, on the basis of such information, is registered to vote in the State under this section. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). 3) Section 8(a)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(1)) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) in the case of registration under section 5A, within the period provided in section 5A(b)(2);''. ( (3) Security policy.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, after providing the public with notice and the opportunity to comment, publish privacy and security standards for voter registration information not later than 45 days after the deadline for public notice and comment. ( B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. ( relating to civil enforcement and the availability of private rights of action, shall apply with respect to this Act in the same manner as such section applies to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20510 et seq.). (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``chief State election official'' means, with respect to a State, the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20509) to be responsible for coordination of the responsibilities under that Act. ( ``(3) Treatment of individuals under 18 years of age.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State may not refuse to treat an individual as an eligible individual for purposes of this section on the grounds that the individual is less than 18 years of age on the date on which an applicable agency receives information with respect to the individual, provided that the individual is not less than 16 years of age at that time. ``(B) Individuals with limited english proficiency.-- ``(i) Covered individual.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered individual' means an individual conducting an applicable transaction-- ``(I) who is a member of a group that constitutes not less than 3 percent of the overall population of the State, as determined by the United States Census Bureau, served by the applicable agency; and ``(II) who is limited English proficient. ``(D) Opportunity to decline registration required.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each applicable agency shall ensure that each applicable transaction described in subparagraph (A) may not be completed unless the individual is given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). 20503(a)(1)) is amended by-- (A) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (B) inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) by application made simultaneously with an application for a motor vehicle driver's license pursuant to section 5A;''. ( ( c) Protection of Election Integrity.--Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall be construed to prohibit or restrict any action under color of law against an individual who-- (1) knowingly and willfully makes a false statement to effectuate or perpetuate automatic voter registration by any individual; or (2) casts a ballot knowingly and willfully in violation of State law or the laws of the United States. ( ( ( D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. ( f) Prohibition on the Use of Voter Registration Information for Commercial Purposes.-- (1) In general.--Information collected under this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall not be used for commercial purposes. ( ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. ( 3) Except as provided by the amendment made under section 5 of this Act, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.). ( (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Special rule for individuals registered to vote.--The prohibition on public disclosure under clause (i) shall not apply with respect to the telephone number or email address of any individual-- ``(I) for whom any State election official receives information from the applicable agency; and ``(II) who, on the basis of such information, is registered to vote in the State under this section. ( B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. ``(3) Treatment of individuals under 18 years of age.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State may not refuse to treat an individual as an eligible individual for purposes of this section on the grounds that the individual is less than 18 years of age on the date on which an applicable agency receives information with respect to the individual, provided that the individual is not less than 16 years of age at that time. ``(D) Opportunity to decline registration required.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each applicable agency shall ensure that each applicable transaction described in subparagraph (A) may not be completed unless the individual is given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). ( ( ( D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Special rule for individuals registered to vote.--The prohibition on public disclosure under clause (i) shall not apply with respect to the telephone number or email address of any individual-- ``(I) for whom any State election official receives information from the applicable agency; and ``(II) who, on the basis of such information, is registered to vote in the State under this section. ( B) Publication of policies and procedures.--The chief State election official of a State shall-- (i) publish on the website of the chief State election official the policies and procedures established under this section; and (ii) make those policies and procedures available in written form upon public request. ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. (

To improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes. ``(3) Treatment of individuals under 18 years of age.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State may not refuse to treat an individual as an eligible individual for purposes of this section on the grounds that the individual is less than 18 years of age on the date on which an applicable agency receives information with respect to the individual, provided that the individual is not less than 16 years of age at that time. ``(D) Opportunity to decline registration required.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each applicable agency shall ensure that each applicable transaction described in subparagraph (A) may not be completed unless the individual is given the opportunity to decline to be registered to vote. ``(3) Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory provision of services.--The services made available by applicable agencies under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(C) of section 7(a). ( ( ( D) Compliance of states that require changes to state law.--In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this paragraph-- (i) for a period of not more than 2 years, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted on the date on which the State submits the certification; and (ii) the State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. ( d) Exempt State.--For purposes of this section, the term ``exempt State''-- (1) has the meaning given that term under section 5A(f)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993; and (2) includes a State in which, under law in effect on or after the date of the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office. (

Register America to Vote Act of 2022 - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the chief State election official of each state to establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of any eligible individual on the date on which the individual turns 18 in order that the individual may vote in elections for federal office in the state. (This Act does not apply to a state This bill requires an agency collecting citizenship information to inform each individual who is a U.S. citizen of the following: (1) unless the individual declines to register to vote or is found ineligible to vote, the individual will be registered to vote; or (2) if applicable, the voter registration will be updated; and (3) if the individual is a member of This bill requires the chief state election official in a state in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election to select the candidate of a party's candidate for federal office to notify the eligible individual that such affiliation is required and provide an opportunity for the individual to update his or her registration to denote the party affiliation or enrollment. In the Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to: (1) prohibit or restrict any action under color of law against an individual who knowingly and willfully makes a false statement to effectuate automatic voter registration; or (2) make knowingly or willfully in violation of any law, statute, or regulation of the United States willfully in order to cast a ballot at a State election office. ( Requires the standards developed under this Act to require the chief state election official to: (1) specify each class of users who have authorized access to the computerized statewide voter registration list; (2) set forth other safeguards to protect the privacy, security, and accuracy of the information on voter registration lists; and (3) ensure that the standards are maintained and updated in a manner that This bill requires the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to give priority to providing funds for activities that are most likely to accelerate compliance with the requirements of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). Specifically, the EAC must: (1) make investments supporting electronic information transfer, including electronic collection and transfer of signatures, between applicable agencies and the appropriate state election officials;

Register America to Vote Act of 2022 - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the chief State election official of each state to establish and operate a system of automatic registration for the registration of any eligible individual on the date on which the individual turns 18 in order that the individual may vote in elections for federal office in the state. (This Act does not apply to a state This bill requires an agency collecting citizenship information to inform each individual who is a U.S. citizen of the following: (1) unless the individual declines to register to vote or is found ineligible to vote, the individual will be registered to vote; or (2) if applicable, the voter registration will be updated; and (3) if the individual is a member of This bill requires the chief state election official in a state in which affiliation or enrollment with a political party is required in order to participate in an election to select the candidate of a party's candidate for federal office to notify the eligible individual that such affiliation is required and provide an opportunity for the individual to update his or her registration to denote the party affiliation or enrollment. In the Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to: (1) prohibit or restrict any action under color of law against an individual who knowingly and willfully makes a false statement to effectuate automatic voter registration; or (2) make knowingly or willfully in violation of any law, statute, or regulation of the United States willfully in order to cast a ballot at a State election office. ( Requires the standards developed under this Act to require the chief state election official to: (1) specify each class of users who have authorized access to the computerized statewide voter registration list; (2) set forth other safeguards to protect the privacy, security, and accuracy of the information on voter registration lists; and (3) ensure that the standards are maintained and updated in a manner that This bill requires the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to give priority to providing funds for activities that are most likely to accelerate compliance with the requirements of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). Specifically, the EAC must: (1) make investments supporting electronic information transfer, including electronic collection and transfer of signatures, between applicable agencies and the appropriate state election officials;

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Energy

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021 This bill supports infrastructure for hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry. For example, the bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program that awards grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for infrastructure that supports hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (4) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under subsection (b). (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (c) Goals.--The goals of the program shall be-- (1) to demonstrate fuel cell, hydrogen, or ammonia technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (2) to assist in the development and validation of technical targets for hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell systems for maritime and associated logistics applications; (3) to benchmark the conditions required for broad commercialization of hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (4) to assess the operational and technical considerations for installing, constructing, and using hydrogen- or ammonia- fueled equipment and supporting infrastructure at ports; and (5) to reduce emissions and improve air quality in areas in and around ports. (d) Eligible Entities.-- (1) In general.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the program is-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State; (C) a local government; (D) a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States; (E) a special purpose district with a transportation function; (F) an Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (G) a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (F); or (H) subject to paragraph (2), a private entity or group of private entities, including the owners or operators of 1 or more facilities at a port. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. (e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Requirement.--The application of an eligible entity described in subparagraph (H) of subsection (d)(1) shall be submitted jointly with an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of that subsection. (f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. (g) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that will provide greater net impact in avoiding or reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study-- (1) to fully address the challenges to ensure the safe use and handling of hydrogen, ammonia, and other hydrogen-based fuels on vessels and in ports; (2) to identify, compare, and evaluate the feasibility of, the safety, environmental, and health impacts of, and best practices with respect to, the use of hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel; (3) to identify and evaluate considerations for hydrogen and ammonia storage, including-- (A) at ports; (B) on board vessels; and (C) for subsea hydrogen storage; and (4) to assess the cost and value of a hydrogen or ammonia strategic reserve, either as a new facility or as a modification to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established under part B of title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications. <all>

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021

A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel.

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill supports infrastructure for hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry. For example, the bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program that awards grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for infrastructure that supports hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. SEC. 3. STUDY. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications.

This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. SEC. 3. STUDY.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. (f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. (g) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that will provide greater net impact in avoiding or reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. SEC. 3. STUDY. 6231 et seq.). (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (c) Goals.--The goals of the program shall be-- (1) to demonstrate fuel cell, hydrogen, or ammonia technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (2) to assist in the development and validation of technical targets for hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell systems for maritime and associated logistics applications; (3) to benchmark the conditions required for broad commercialization of hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (4) to assess the operational and technical considerations for installing, constructing, and using hydrogen- or ammonia- fueled equipment and supporting infrastructure at ports; and (5) to reduce emissions and improve air quality in areas in and around ports. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. (e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. (g) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that will provide greater net impact in avoiding or reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study-- (1) to fully address the challenges to ensure the safe use and handling of hydrogen, ammonia, and other hydrogen-based fuels on vessels and in ports; (2) to identify, compare, and evaluate the feasibility of, the safety, environmental, and health impacts of, and best practices with respect to, the use of hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel; (3) to identify and evaluate considerations for hydrogen and ammonia storage, including-- (A) at ports; (B) on board vessels; and (C) for subsea hydrogen storage; and (4) to assess the cost and value of a hydrogen or ammonia strategic reserve, either as a new facility or as a modification to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established under part B of title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. DOE must establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities Directs the Secretary of Energy to study and report to Congress on: (1) the challenges to ensure the safe use and handling of hydrogen, ammonia, and other hydrogen-based fuels on vessels and in ports; (2) the safety, environmental, and health impacts of, and best practices with respect to, the use of hydrogen-derived fuels as a shipping fuel; (

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. DOE must establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities Directs the Secretary of Energy to study and report to Congress on: (1) the challenges to ensure the safe use and handling of hydrogen, ammonia, and other hydrogen-based fuels on vessels and in ports; (2) the safety, environmental, and health impacts of, and best practices with respect to, the use of hydrogen-derived fuels as a shipping fuel; (

H.R.6086

Energy

Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act or the PILLR Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to compensate, using federal mineral royalties, states for lost revenue derived from oil and gas production that is caused by a moratorium or similar action to prevent oil and gas leasing on federal land.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act. <all>

Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official.

PILLR Act Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act

Rep. Cheney, Liz

R

WY

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to compensate, using federal mineral royalties, states for lost revenue derived from oil and gas production that is caused by a moratorium or similar action to prevent oil and gas leasing on federal land.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act. <all>

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act. <all>

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act or the PILLR Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a payment to a state for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary, or any other designated official. Sets forth

Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act or the PILLR Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a payment to a state for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary, or any other designated official. Sets forth

H.R.9044

Taxation

This bill creates a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. It excludes from the definition of investment property under arbitrage provisions any fund created and controlled by a state and established pursuant to its constitution or state law if on a specified date, substantially all of the assets of the fund consist of nonfinancial assets and the assets are used only to support specifically designated essential governmental functions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SAFE HARBOR FOR CERTAIN PERPETUAL TRUST FUNDS. (a) In General.--Section 148(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.--The term `investment property' does not include any fund created and controlled by a State and established pursuant to its constitution or State law if-- ``(A) substantially all of the assets of the fund consist of nonfinancial assets, revenues derived from such assets, gifts, appropriations, or bequests, ``(B) the assets of the fund may be used only to support specifically designated essential governmental functions (within the meaning of section 115(1)) that are carried out by political subdivisions with general taxing powers or public elementary and public secondary schools, ``(C) the assets of the fund are required to support designated functions, ``(D) to the extent the fund guarantees obligations, such obligations are not private activity bonds (other than qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be used for designated functions, and ``(E) the fund satisfied each of the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) on August 16, 1986.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd

D

TX

This bill creates a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. It excludes from the definition of investment property under arbitrage provisions any fund created and controlled by a state and established pursuant to its constitution or state law if on a specified date, substantially all of the assets of the fund consist of nonfinancial assets and the assets are used only to support specifically designated essential governmental functions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SAFE HARBOR FOR CERTAIN PERPETUAL TRUST FUNDS. (a) In General.--Section 148(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.--The term `investment property' does not include any fund created and controlled by a State and established pursuant to its constitution or State law if-- ``(A) substantially all of the assets of the fund consist of nonfinancial assets, revenues derived from such assets, gifts, appropriations, or bequests, ``(B) the assets of the fund may be used only to support specifically designated essential governmental functions (within the meaning of section 115(1)) that are carried out by political subdivisions with general taxing powers or public elementary and public secondary schools, ``(C) the assets of the fund are required to support designated functions, ``(D) to the extent the fund guarantees obligations, such obligations are not private activity bonds (other than qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be used for designated functions, and ``(E) the fund satisfied each of the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) on August 16, 1986.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SAFE HARBOR FOR CERTAIN PERPETUAL TRUST FUNDS. (a) In General.--Section 148(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.--The term `investment property' does not include any fund created and controlled by a State and established pursuant to its constitution or State law if-- ``(A) substantially all of the assets of the fund consist of nonfinancial assets, revenues derived from such assets, gifts, appropriations, or bequests, ``(B) the assets of the fund may be used only to support specifically designated essential governmental functions (within the meaning of section 115(1)) that are carried out by political subdivisions with general taxing powers or public elementary and public secondary schools, ``(C) the assets of the fund are required to support designated functions, ``(D) to the extent the fund guarantees obligations, such obligations are not private activity bonds (other than qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be used for designated functions, and ``(E) the fund satisfied each of the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) on August 16, 1986.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SAFE HARBOR FOR CERTAIN PERPETUAL TRUST FUNDS. (a) In General.--Section 148(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.--The term `investment property' does not include any fund created and controlled by a State and established pursuant to its constitution or State law if-- ``(A) substantially all of the assets of the fund consist of nonfinancial assets, revenues derived from such assets, gifts, appropriations, or bequests, ``(B) the assets of the fund may be used only to support specifically designated essential governmental functions (within the meaning of section 115(1)) that are carried out by political subdivisions with general taxing powers or public elementary and public secondary schools, ``(C) the assets of the fund are required to support designated functions, ``(D) to the extent the fund guarantees obligations, such obligations are not private activity bonds (other than qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be used for designated functions, and ``(E) the fund satisfied each of the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) on August 16, 1986.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SAFE HARBOR FOR CERTAIN PERPETUAL TRUST FUNDS. (a) In General.--Section 148(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds.--The term `investment property' does not include any fund created and controlled by a State and established pursuant to its constitution or State law if-- ``(A) substantially all of the assets of the fund consist of nonfinancial assets, revenues derived from such assets, gifts, appropriations, or bequests, ``(B) the assets of the fund may be used only to support specifically designated essential governmental functions (within the meaning of section 115(1)) that are carried out by political subdivisions with general taxing powers or public elementary and public secondary schools, ``(C) the assets of the fund are required to support designated functions, ``(D) to the extent the fund guarantees obligations, such obligations are not private activity bonds (other than qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) substantially all of the proceeds of which are to be used for designated functions, and ``(E) the fund satisfied each of the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) on August 16, 1986.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. (Sec. 4) Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the sale of investment property to a person who is not a shareholder of a perpetual trust fund if the holder of such investment property is a member of a political subdivision with general taxing powers or public elementary and public secondary schools. (

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds. (Sec. 4) Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the sale of investment property to a person who is not a shareholder of a perpetual trust fund if the holder of such investment property is a member of a political subdivision with general taxing powers or public elementary and public secondary schools. (

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Armed Forces and National Security

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to furnish doula services to pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The program must furnish doula services through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans. The Whole Health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to 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 ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 2,300,000 women within the veteran population in the United States. (2) The number of women veterans using services from the Veterans Health Administration has increased by 28.8 percent from 423,642 in 2014 to 545,670 in 2019. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). (2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. (2) Sessions.--Sessions covered under paragraph (1) shall be as follows: (A) Three or four sessions before labor and delivery. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (f) Administration of Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--The Office of Women's Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor office (in this section referred to as the ``Office''), shall-- (A) coordinate services and activities under the pilot program; (B) oversee the administration of the pilot program; and (C) conduct onsite assessments of medical facilities of the Department that are participating in the pilot program. (2) Guidelines for veteran-specific care.--The Office shall establish guidelines under the pilot program for training doulas on military sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (2) Duties.--A Doula Service Coordinator established under paragraph (1) at a medical facility shall be responsible for-- (A) working with eligible entities, doulas, and covered veterans participating in the pilot program; and (B) managing payment between eligible entities and the Department under the pilot program. (3) Tracking of information.--A doula providing services under the pilot program shall report to the applicable Doula Service Coordinator after each session conducted under the pilot program. (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. (h) Term of Pilot Program.--The Secretary shall conduct the pilot program for a period of 5 years. (i) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program. (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session. <all>

DOULA for VA Act of 2021

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans.

DOULA for VA Act of 2021 Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to furnish doula services to pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The program must furnish doula services through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans. The Whole Health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code.

This Act may be cited as the ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (2) Guidelines for veteran-specific care.--The Office shall establish guidelines under the pilot program for training doulas on military sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (i) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program. (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to 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 ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 2,300,000 women within the veteran population in the United States. (2) The number of women veterans using services from the Veterans Health Administration has increased by 28.8 percent from 423,642 in 2014 to 545,670 in 2019. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (2) Guidelines for veteran-specific care.--The Office shall establish guidelines under the pilot program for training doulas on military sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. (i) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program. (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. ( ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( ( ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a five-year pilot program to provide medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to pregnant veterans and formerly pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program; and (

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a five-year pilot program to provide medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to pregnant veterans and formerly pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program; and (

H.R.2462

Environmental Protection

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill reduces the fee certain coal mining operations must pay to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, reauthorizes such fee through FY2028, and otherwise revises provisions regarding the fund and mine reclamation. Under the existing Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program, the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) collects a fee from coal mining companies for each ton of coal produced. The fees are deposited into the fund, which may be used to address hazards to public health, safety, and the environment from coal mining sites that were abandoned or unreclaimed as of August 3, 1977. For example, the fund may be used to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to reclaim and clean up land and water affected by such sites. OSMRE's authority to collect the fee expires on September 30, 2021. This bill extends the authority to collect the fee for seven years and reduces the fee for all categories of coal. It also provides additional grants for certain priority sites and revises requirements governing the distribution of grants to states and Indian tribes from the program. In addition, the bill allows states to (1) enter into a memorandum of understanding with relevant states or federal agencies to clean up lands and waters affected by such sites, and (2) partner with a community reclaimer who volunteers to carry out a reclamation project approved by the Department of the Interior.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation 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 ``Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED FROM ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND. Section 401(f)(2) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231(f)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; (B) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; and (C) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''. SEC. 3. RECLAMATION FEE. (a) Amount.--Section 402(a) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``28 cents'' and inserting ``16.8 cents''; (2) by striking ``12 cents'' and inserting ``7.2 cents''; and (3) by striking ``8 cents'' and inserting ``4.8 cents''. (b) Duration.--Section 402(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(b)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2021'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''. SEC. 4. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. Section 402(i)(3) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(i)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Application.--Subparagraph (B) shall not apply to transfers to the Secretary of the Interior for distribution to States and Indian tribes under paragraph (2).''. SEC. 5. STATE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REMEDIATION OF MINE DRAINAGE; COMMUNITY RECLAIMER PARTNERSHIPS. (a) State Memoranda of Understanding for Certain Remediation of Mine Drainage.--Section 405 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1235) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(m) State Memoranda of Understanding for Remediation of Mine Drainage.-- ``(1) Authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the approval of the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this subsection as the `Administrator') under paragraph (4), a State with an approved State Reclamation Plan may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a relevant State or Federal agency to remediate lands and water eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(B) Updates.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be updated as necessary and resubmitted for approval under paragraph (4). ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. Such strategy shall include specific procedures for-- ``(A) ensuring that activities carried out to address mine drainage will result in improved water quality; ``(B) monitoring, sampling, and reporting of collected information as necessary to achieve the condition required under clause (i); ``(C) operating and maintaining treatment systems as necessary to achieve the condition required under clause (i); and ``(D) such other matters as the parties to such memorandum of understanding determine appropriate. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(B) Notice of meeting.--Not later than 15 days before the date of a meeting under subparagraph (A)(ii) the State shall publish notice of the meeting in a local newspaper of general circulation, on the internet, and by any other means the Secretary and Administrator determine appropriate. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(B) Deadline.--Not later than 120 days after the date on which a State submits the memorandum of understanding for approval under subparagraph (A), the Secretary and the Administrator shall approve or disapprove the memorandum of understanding. ``(C) Requirement.--The Secretary and the Administrator shall approve a memorandum of understanding under this paragraph if the Secretary and Administrator find that the memorandum of understanding will facilitate carrying out additional activities to improve water quality under the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State. ``(5) Treatment as part of state plan.--A memorandum of understanding that is approved by the Secretary and the Administrator under this subsection shall be considered to be part of the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State.''. (b) Community Reclaimer Partnerships.--Section 405 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1235) is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(n) Community Reclaimer Partnerships.-- ``(1) Definition of community reclaimer.--In this subsection, the term `community reclaimer' means any person that-- ``(A) seeks to voluntarily assist a State with a reclamation project under this section; ``(B) did not participate in any way in-- ``(i) the creation of site conditions at the project site; or ``(ii) activities that caused any land or waters at the project site to become eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under section 404; ``(C) is not a past or current owner or operator of any site with ongoing reclamation obligations; and ``(D) is not subject to any outstanding violations listed pursuant to section 510(c). ``(2) Authorization of community reclaimer projects.--The Secretary may authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section for which a request for approval submitted by the State under paragraph (3) has been approved by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (4). ``(3) Reclamation project submission.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may submit to the Secretary a request to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section in the State. ``(B) Requirements.--A request submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) a description of the reclamation project, including any engineering plans approved by a registered qualified professional engineer; ``(ii) a description of each reclamation project site, including, if relevant, the nature and extent of pollution resulting from mine drainage from such site; ``(iii) identification of the past and current owners and operators of each reclamation project site; ``(iv) an agreement between the State and the community reclaimer to carry out the reclamation project; ``(v) a determination by the State that the reclamation project will facilitate the activities of the State Reclamation Plan; ``(vi) sufficient information to determine whether the community reclaimer has the technical capability and expertise to successfully carry out the reclamation project; ``(vii) a cost estimate for the reclamation project; ``(viii) evidence that the community reclaimer has sufficient financial resources to ensure the completion of the reclamation project (including any operation or maintenance costs); ``(ix) a schedule for completion of the reclamation project; ``(x) an agreement between the community reclaimer and the owner of the affected site governing access to such site; ``(xi) sufficient information to demonstrate that the community reclaimer meets the requirements of paragraph (1); ``(xii) a contingency plan designed to be used in response to unplanned adverse events including emergency actions, response, and notifications; and ``(xiii) an agreement by the State that, before the initiation of the reclamation project, the State shall-- ``(I) provide notice to adjacent and downstream landowners and the public; and ``(II) hold a public meeting near the affected site. ``(4) Project approval.--Not later than 120 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a request submitted under paragraph (3)(A), the Secretary shall approve such request if the Secretary determines that-- ``(A) the request complies with the submission requirements of paragraph (3)(B); ``(B) the reclamation project-- ``(i) will be carried out by a community reclaimer or an approved for such purpose by an appropriate State agency subcontractor of the community reclaimer; ``(ii) will be carried out on lands or waters inventoried under section 403(c); ``(iii) in the case of a reclamation project that remediates mine drainage, is consistent with an approved State memorandum of understanding under subsection (m); and ``(iv) does not require a permit under title V; and ``(C) the State that submitted the request-- ``(i) has entered into an agreement with the community reclaimer that, except with respect to costs or damages resulting from gross negligence or intentional misconduct, such State shall assume responsibility for any costs or damages resulting from the conduct of the community reclaimer in carrying out the reclamation project; ``(ii) has the necessary legal authority to carry out the reclamation project; ``(iii) will obtain all authorizations, permits, licenses, and other approvals required by law to ensure completion of the reclamation project; and ``(iv) has sufficient financial resources to ensure completion of the reclamation project, including any necessary operation and maintenance costs (including costs associated with emergency actions covered by a contingency plan under paragraph (3)(B)(xii)).''. (c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' and inserting ``Act, unless that control or treatment will be carried out in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m).''. (d) Conforming Amendments.--Section 405(f) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. SEC. 6. ADDITIONAL GRANTS FROM ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND. (a) Additional Grants for Priority 1 and Priority 2 Sites.-- (1) In general.--Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 415 (30 U.S.C. 1244) the following: ``SEC. 416. ADDITIONAL GRANTS FOR PRIORITY 1 AND PRIORITY 2 SITES. ``(a) Definition of Eligible State or Indian Tribe.--In this section, the term `eligible State or Indian tribe' means a State or Indian tribe-- ``(1) with an approved State Reclamation Plan under section 405; and ``(2) that is not certified under section 411(a). ``(b) Additional Grants.--Of amounts in the fund that are not otherwise appropriated, $140,000,000 shall be made available to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2037, to make grants to eligible States and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects to achieve the priorities described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 403(a). ``(c) Requirement.--In making grants under subsection (b) to eligible States and Indian tribes, the Secretary shall allocate the grants to those eligible States and Indian tribes based on the amount of coal historically produced in the State or from the Indian lands concerned before August 3, 1977, according to the formula described in section 402(g)(5).''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The table of contents of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 414 the following: ``Sec. 415. Remining incentives. ``Sec. 416. Additional grants for priority 1 and priority 2 sites.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 401 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231) is further amended-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (10), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (12); and (iii) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following: ``(11) to make additional grants under section 416; and''; and (B) in subsection (d)(3), by inserting ``and section 416'' before the period at the end; and (2) Section 402(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and section 416'' after ``subsection (h)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(F) For the purpose of section 416.''. SEC. 7. INCREASED REVENUE SHARING WITH COAL-PRODUCING STATES. Section 35(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191(a)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``50 per centum thereof'' and inserting ``50 percent of the amount received, or in the case of any amount received from coal leases, 60 percent of the amount received,''. SEC. 8. SEQUESTRATION PROVISIONS. (a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' the following: ``Payments to States and Indian Tribes from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and payments to States and Indian Tribes under section 402(i)(2) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(i)(2)) (12-50q5-0-2-999).''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Payment From Withheld Amounts.-- (1) In general.--From amounts withheld pursuant to section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901a) from payments to States and Indian tribes under section 402(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)) during fiscal years 2013 through 2020, the Secretary of the Interior shall distribute for fiscal year 2021 to each State and each Indian tribe from which the amounts were withheld an amount equal to the total amount so withheld from the State or Indian tribe. (2) Use.--Amounts distributed under paragraph (1) may be used by a State or Indian tribe only for the purposes authorized by section 402(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)). SEC. 9. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STUDY AND REPORT ON TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR USE IN THE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study of technologies for use in carrying out abandoned mine reclamation activities under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.) that would improve reclamation and reduce costs of such reclamation, including the application of technical innovations in the technology development and transfer program of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, including-- (1) geomorphic reclamation; (2) drone technology; and (3) other technologies that would-- (A) improve overall reclamation; (B) reduce costs of reclamation; and (C) improve safety. (b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. SEC. 10. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STUDY AND REPORT TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF THE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.); and (B) to determine the ratio of overhead spending in the administration of such activities to spending on reclamation activities under such title. (2) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (b) Annual Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Report.--The Secretary shall require the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to publish annual reports on the efficacy of the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program (also known as the ``AML Pilot''), including a detailed accounting of all projects funded and completed using funding made available for such program under the heading ``DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR -- OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION -- Abandoned mine reclamation fund'' in the division relating to appropriations for the Departments of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies in each of the following Acts: (1) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113; 129 Stat. 2536). (2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat. 446). (3) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115-141; 132 Stat 646). (4) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law 116-6; 133 Stat. 217). (5) The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-94; 133 Stat. 2698). (6) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). (7) any future Act providing appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies. <all>

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2021

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes.

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2021

Rep. Cheney, Liz

R

WY

This bill reduces the fee certain coal mining operations must pay to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, reauthorizes such fee through FY2028, and otherwise revises provisions regarding the fund and mine reclamation. Under the existing Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program, the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) collects a fee from coal mining companies for each ton of coal produced. The fees are deposited into the fund, which may be used to address hazards to public health, safety, and the environment from coal mining sites that were abandoned or unreclaimed as of August 3, 1977. For example, the fund may be used to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to reclaim and clean up land and water affected by such sites. OSMRE's authority to collect the fee expires on September 30, 2021. This bill extends the authority to collect the fee for seven years and reduces the fee for all categories of coal. It also provides additional grants for certain priority sites and revises requirements governing the distribution of grants to states and Indian tribes from the program. In addition, the bill allows states to (1) enter into a memorandum of understanding with relevant states or federal agencies to clean up lands and waters affected by such sites, and (2) partner with a community reclaimer who volunteers to carry out a reclamation project approved by the Department of the Interior.

SHORT TITLE. 2. AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED FROM ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND. 1231(f)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; (B) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; and (C) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''. RECLAMATION FEE. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. Section 402(i)(3) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 5. STATE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REMEDIATION OF MINE DRAINAGE; COMMUNITY RECLAIMER PARTNERSHIPS. ``(B) Notice of meeting.--Not later than 15 days before the date of a meeting under subparagraph (A)(ii) the State shall publish notice of the meeting in a local newspaper of general circulation, on the internet, and by any other means the Secretary and Administrator determine appropriate. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(5) Treatment as part of state plan.--A memorandum of understanding that is approved by the Secretary and the Administrator under this subsection shall be considered to be part of the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State.''. ``(3) Reclamation project submission.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may submit to the Secretary a request to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section in the State. 1244) the following: ``SEC. ADDITIONAL GRANTS FOR PRIORITY 1 AND PRIORITY 2 SITES. 415. 416. 7. 8. SEQUESTRATION PROVISIONS. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 1232(g)). that would improve reclamation and reduce costs of such reclamation, including the application of technical innovations in the technology development and transfer program of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, including-- (1) geomorphic reclamation; (2) drone technology; and (3) other technologies that would-- (A) improve overall reclamation; (B) reduce costs of reclamation; and (C) improve safety. SEC. 10. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STUDY AND REPORT TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF THE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ); and (B) to determine the ratio of overhead spending in the administration of such activities to spending on reclamation activities under such title. (2) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (6) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

SHORT TITLE. 2. AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED FROM ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND. 1231(f)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; (B) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; and (C) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''. RECLAMATION FEE. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. Section 402(i)(3) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 5. STATE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REMEDIATION OF MINE DRAINAGE; COMMUNITY RECLAIMER PARTNERSHIPS. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(5) Treatment as part of state plan.--A memorandum of understanding that is approved by the Secretary and the Administrator under this subsection shall be considered to be part of the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State.''. ``(3) Reclamation project submission.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may submit to the Secretary a request to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section in the State. 1244) the following: ``SEC. ADDITIONAL GRANTS FOR PRIORITY 1 AND PRIORITY 2 SITES. 416. 7. 8. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 1232(g)). that would improve reclamation and reduce costs of such reclamation, including the application of technical innovations in the technology development and transfer program of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, including-- (1) geomorphic reclamation; (2) drone technology; and (3) other technologies that would-- (A) improve overall reclamation; (B) reduce costs of reclamation; and (C) improve safety. SEC. 10. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STUDY AND REPORT TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF THE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ); and (B) to determine the ratio of overhead spending in the administration of such activities to spending on reclamation activities under such title. (6) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

SHORT TITLE. 2. AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED FROM ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND. 1231(f)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; (B) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; and (C) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''. RECLAMATION FEE. 1232(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``28 cents'' and inserting ``16.8 cents''; (2) by striking ``12 cents'' and inserting ``7.2 cents''; and (3) by striking ``8 cents'' and inserting ``4.8 cents''. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. Section 402(i)(3) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 5. STATE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REMEDIATION OF MINE DRAINAGE; COMMUNITY RECLAIMER PARTNERSHIPS. ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. Such strategy shall include specific procedures for-- ``(A) ensuring that activities carried out to address mine drainage will result in improved water quality; ``(B) monitoring, sampling, and reporting of collected information as necessary to achieve the condition required under clause (i); ``(C) operating and maintaining treatment systems as necessary to achieve the condition required under clause (i); and ``(D) such other matters as the parties to such memorandum of understanding determine appropriate. ``(B) Notice of meeting.--Not later than 15 days before the date of a meeting under subparagraph (A)(ii) the State shall publish notice of the meeting in a local newspaper of general circulation, on the internet, and by any other means the Secretary and Administrator determine appropriate. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(5) Treatment as part of state plan.--A memorandum of understanding that is approved by the Secretary and the Administrator under this subsection shall be considered to be part of the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State.''. ``(3) Reclamation project submission.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may submit to the Secretary a request to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section in the State. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. 1244) the following: ``SEC. ADDITIONAL GRANTS FOR PRIORITY 1 AND PRIORITY 2 SITES. 415. 416. 7. 191(a)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``50 per centum thereof'' and inserting ``50 percent of the amount received, or in the case of any amount received from coal leases, 60 percent of the amount received,''. 8. SEQUESTRATION PROVISIONS. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 1232(g)). that would improve reclamation and reduce costs of such reclamation, including the application of technical innovations in the technology development and transfer program of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, including-- (1) geomorphic reclamation; (2) drone technology; and (3) other technologies that would-- (A) improve overall reclamation; (B) reduce costs of reclamation; and (C) improve safety. SEC. 10. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STUDY AND REPORT TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF THE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ); and (B) to determine the ratio of overhead spending in the administration of such activities to spending on reclamation activities under such title. (2) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (6) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

SHORT TITLE. 2. AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED FROM ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND. 1231(f)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; (B) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2038''; and (C) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2037''. RECLAMATION FEE. 1232(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``28 cents'' and inserting ``16.8 cents''; (2) by striking ``12 cents'' and inserting ``7.2 cents''; and (3) by striking ``8 cents'' and inserting ``4.8 cents''. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. Section 402(i)(3) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 5. STATE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REMEDIATION OF MINE DRAINAGE; COMMUNITY RECLAIMER PARTNERSHIPS. ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. Such strategy shall include specific procedures for-- ``(A) ensuring that activities carried out to address mine drainage will result in improved water quality; ``(B) monitoring, sampling, and reporting of collected information as necessary to achieve the condition required under clause (i); ``(C) operating and maintaining treatment systems as necessary to achieve the condition required under clause (i); and ``(D) such other matters as the parties to such memorandum of understanding determine appropriate. ``(B) Notice of meeting.--Not later than 15 days before the date of a meeting under subparagraph (A)(ii) the State shall publish notice of the meeting in a local newspaper of general circulation, on the internet, and by any other means the Secretary and Administrator determine appropriate. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(5) Treatment as part of state plan.--A memorandum of understanding that is approved by the Secretary and the Administrator under this subsection shall be considered to be part of the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State.''. ``(3) Reclamation project submission.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may submit to the Secretary a request to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section in the State. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. 1244) the following: ``SEC. ADDITIONAL GRANTS FOR PRIORITY 1 AND PRIORITY 2 SITES. 415. Remining incentives. 416. 7. 191(a)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``50 per centum thereof'' and inserting ``50 percent of the amount received, or in the case of any amount received from coal leases, 60 percent of the amount received,''. 8. SEQUESTRATION PROVISIONS. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 1232(g)) during fiscal years 2013 through 2020, the Secretary of the Interior shall distribute for fiscal year 2021 to each State and each Indian tribe from which the amounts were withheld an amount equal to the total amount so withheld from the State or Indian tribe. 1232(g)). 9. that would improve reclamation and reduce costs of such reclamation, including the application of technical innovations in the technology development and transfer program of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, including-- (1) geomorphic reclamation; (2) drone technology; and (3) other technologies that would-- (A) improve overall reclamation; (B) reduce costs of reclamation; and (C) improve safety. SEC. 10. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STUDY AND REPORT TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF THE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ); and (B) to determine the ratio of overhead spending in the administration of such activities to spending on reclamation activities under such title. (2) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. 2536). 446). (3) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115-141; 132 Stat 646). 217). 2698). (6) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). (7) any future Act providing appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Amount.--Section 402(a) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``28 cents'' and inserting ``16.8 cents''; (2) by striking ``12 cents'' and inserting ``7.2 cents''; and (3) by striking ``8 cents'' and inserting ``4.8 cents''. ( APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. Section 402(i)(3) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(i)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Application.--Subparagraph (B) shall not apply to transfers to the Secretary of the Interior for distribution to States and Indian tribes under paragraph (2).''. ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(B) Deadline.--Not later than 120 days after the date on which a State submits the memorandum of understanding for approval under subparagraph (A), the Secretary and the Administrator shall approve or disapprove the memorandum of understanding. ``(2) Authorization of community reclaimer projects.--The Secretary may authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section for which a request for approval submitted by the State under paragraph (3) has been approved by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (4). ``(3) Reclamation project submission.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may submit to the Secretary a request to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project under this section in the State. (c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' d) Conforming Amendments.--Section 405(f) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. ``(b) Additional Grants.--Of amounts in the fund that are not otherwise appropriated, $140,000,000 shall be made available to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2037, to make grants to eligible States and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects to achieve the priorities described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 403(a). 2) Conforming amendment.--The table of contents of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 414 the following: ``Sec. INCREASED REVENUE SHARING WITH COAL-PRODUCING STATES. a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' the following: ``Payments to States and Indian Tribes from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and payments to States and Indian Tribes under section 402(i)(2) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(i)(2)) (12-50q5-0-2-999).''. ( 2) Use.--Amounts distributed under paragraph (1) may be used by a State or Indian tribe only for the purposes authorized by section 402(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)). DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STUDY AND REPORT ON TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR USE IN THE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ( b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat. 3) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115-141; 132 Stat 646). (

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. b) Duration.--Section 402(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(b)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2021'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. 1235) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(m) State Memoranda of Understanding for Remediation of Mine Drainage.-- ``(1) Authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the approval of the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this subsection as the `Administrator') under paragraph (4), a State with an approved State Reclamation Plan may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a relevant State or Federal agency to remediate lands and water eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(C) Requirement.--The Secretary and the Administrator shall approve a memorandum of understanding under this paragraph if the Secretary and Administrator find that the memorandum of understanding will facilitate carrying out additional activities to improve water quality under the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State. c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' and inserting ``Act, unless that control or treatment will be carried out in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m).''. ( 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. a) Additional Grants for Priority 1 and Priority 2 Sites.-- (1) In general.--Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 415 (30 U.S.C. 1244) the following: ``SEC. INCREASED REVENUE SHARING WITH COAL-PRODUCING STATES. a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' 901a) from payments to States and Indian tribes under section 402(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)) during fiscal years 2013 through 2020, the Secretary of the Interior shall distribute for fiscal year 2021 to each State and each Indian tribe from which the amounts were withheld an amount equal to the total amount so withheld from the State or Indian tribe. ( b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. b) Duration.--Section 402(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(b)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2021'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. 1235) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(m) State Memoranda of Understanding for Remediation of Mine Drainage.-- ``(1) Authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the approval of the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this subsection as the `Administrator') under paragraph (4), a State with an approved State Reclamation Plan may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a relevant State or Federal agency to remediate lands and water eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(C) Requirement.--The Secretary and the Administrator shall approve a memorandum of understanding under this paragraph if the Secretary and Administrator find that the memorandum of understanding will facilitate carrying out additional activities to improve water quality under the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State. c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' and inserting ``Act, unless that control or treatment will be carried out in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m).''. ( 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. a) Additional Grants for Priority 1 and Priority 2 Sites.-- (1) In general.--Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 415 (30 U.S.C. 1244) the following: ``SEC. INCREASED REVENUE SHARING WITH COAL-PRODUCING STATES. a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' 901a) from payments to States and Indian tribes under section 402(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)) during fiscal years 2013 through 2020, the Secretary of the Interior shall distribute for fiscal year 2021 to each State and each Indian tribe from which the amounts were withheld an amount equal to the total amount so withheld from the State or Indian tribe. ( b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. (c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' d) Conforming Amendments.--Section 405(f) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. b) Duration.--Section 402(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(b)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2021'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSFER REQUIREMENT TO PAYMENTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. 1235) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(m) State Memoranda of Understanding for Remediation of Mine Drainage.-- ``(1) Authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the approval of the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this subsection as the `Administrator') under paragraph (4), a State with an approved State Reclamation Plan may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a relevant State or Federal agency to remediate lands and water eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. ``(C) Requirement.--The Secretary and the Administrator shall approve a memorandum of understanding under this paragraph if the Secretary and Administrator find that the memorandum of understanding will facilitate carrying out additional activities to improve water quality under the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State. c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' and inserting ``Act, unless that control or treatment will be carried out in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m).''. ( 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. a) Additional Grants for Priority 1 and Priority 2 Sites.-- (1) In general.--Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 415 (30 U.S.C. 1244) the following: ``SEC. INCREASED REVENUE SHARING WITH COAL-PRODUCING STATES. a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' 901a) from payments to States and Indian tribes under section 402(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(g)) during fiscal years 2013 through 2020, the Secretary of the Interior shall distribute for fiscal year 2021 to each State and each Indian tribe from which the amounts were withheld an amount equal to the total amount so withheld from the State or Indian tribe. ( b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. (c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' d) Conforming Amendments.--Section 405(f) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(C) Requirement.--The Secretary and the Administrator shall approve a memorandum of understanding under this paragraph if the Secretary and Administrator find that the memorandum of understanding will facilitate carrying out additional activities to improve water quality under the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State. and inserting ``Act, unless that control or treatment will be carried out in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m).''. ( a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. ``(3) Public review and comment.-- ``(A) In general.--Before submitting a memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval in accordance with paragraph (4), a State shall-- ``(i) invite interested members of the public to comment on the proposed memorandum of understanding; and ``(ii) hold not less than 1 public meeting concerning the memorandum of understanding in a location reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum of understanding. ``(4) Submission and approval.-- ``(A) In general.--Before entering into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), a State shall submit the memorandum of understanding to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval. (c) Clarifying State Liability for Mine Drainage Projects.--Section 413(d) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Act.'' d) Conforming Amendments.--Section 405(f) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' b) Report.--As soon as practicable after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the study that includes recommendations for areas of improvement identified under the study. (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(C) Requirement.--The Secretary and the Administrator shall approve a memorandum of understanding under this paragraph if the Secretary and Administrator find that the memorandum of understanding will facilitate carrying out additional activities to improve water quality under the approved State Reclamation Plan of the State. and inserting ``Act, unless that control or treatment will be carried out in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m).''. ( a) Exemption of Payments to States and Indian Tribes From the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' (a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Memoranda of understanding requirements.--A memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall establish a strategy to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage lands and waters eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under this title. 1235(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) a list of reclamation projects with respect to which such State has submitted a request under subsection (n)(3).''. a) Study and Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a study-- (A) to identify potential cost reductions in abandoned mine reclamation activities carried out under title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq. ); 2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31; 131 Stat.

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to: (1) reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; (2) extend through September 30, 2028, the deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to transfer funds from the Fund to States and Indian tribes for payments to Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project in a state for which a request for approval submitted by the state has been approved by the Secretary in accordance with this Act. (Currently, the Secretary may only authorize a state to authorize community reclamation projects if the state: Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make available to the Secretary of the Interior $140 billion for FY 2022 through 2037 to make grants to eligible States and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects to achieve the priorities described in the Act. (Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary to allocate such grants based on the amount of coal historically produced in the state Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) require the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to publish annual reports on the efficacy of the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program (AML Pilot), including a detailed accounting of all projects funded and completed using funding made available for such program under the heading "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to: (1) reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; (2) extend through September 30, 2028, the deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to transfer funds from the Fund to States and Indian tribes for payments to Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to authorize a community reclaimer to carry out a reclamation project in a state for which a request for approval submitted by the state has been approved by the Secretary in accordance with this Act. (Currently, the Secretary may only authorize a state to authorize community reclamation projects if the state: Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make available to the Secretary of the Interior $140 billion for FY 2022 through 2037 to make grants to eligible States and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects to achieve the priorities described in the Act. (Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary to allocate such grants based on the amount of coal historically produced in the state Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) require the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to publish annual reports on the efficacy of the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program (AML Pilot), including a detailed accounting of all projects funded and completed using funding made available for such program under the heading "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

H.R.8164

Armed Forces and National Security

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to utilize various funds and programs to contribute to military climate resilience, including by authorizing funding from the Combatant Commander Initiative Fund to be used for climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. ``(12) Military support to civilian and military authorities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program. <all>

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes.

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022

Rep. Peters, Scott H.

D

CA

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to utilize various funds and programs to contribute to military climate resilience, including by authorizing funding from the Combatant Commander Initiative Fund to be used for climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation 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 ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. ``(12) Military support to civilian and military authorities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. ``(12) Military support to civilian and military authorities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022 - Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of: (1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or (2) a civilian airfield or

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022 - Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of: (1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or (2) a civilian airfield or

H.R.6080

Government Operations and Politics

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4368]] Public Law 117-290 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 6080]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RONALD A. ROBINSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6080: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the "Ronald A. Robinson Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the "Ronald A. Robinson Post Office".

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the "Ronald A. Robinson Post Office".

Rep. Hill, J. French

R

AR

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4368]] Public Law 117-290 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 6080]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RONALD A. ROBINSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6080: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4368]] Public Law 117-290 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 6080]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RONALD A. ROBINSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6080: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4368]] Public Law 117-290 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 6080]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RONALD A. ROBINSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6080: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4368]] Public Law 117-290 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 6080]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RONALD A. ROBINSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6080: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

[117th Congress Public Law 290] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ronald A. Robinson Post Office''.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make grants to the U.S. Postal Service for the construction of a new post office at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas.Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make grants to the U.S. Postal Service for the construction of a new post office at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas.Authorizes appropriations.

H.R.2205

Transportation and Public Works

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide technical assistance grants to states and local governments to (1) develop more state and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; (2) improve public transportation and mobility; and (3) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. DOT must

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. (4) Consequently, in 2018, Americans lost an average of 97 hours a year due to congestion, costing them nearly $87,000,000,000. (5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5341. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. ``(a) Technical Assistance and Policy Development.-- ``(1) Technical assistance grants.--The Secretary may make a grant available to a State or local government if the Secretary determines that such grant will assist recipients under this section to-- ``(A) develop more State and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; ``(B) improve public transportation and mobility; and ``(C) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(ii) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the requirements of this subparagraph if-- ``(I) the Secretary determines that a waiver would be appropriate due to a precipitous decline in the financial resources of a State or local government as a result of unforeseen economic hardship or a natural disaster that has necessitated across-the-board reductions in State or local services, including value capture, public transportation, and affordable transit- oriented development programs; or ``(II) due to the circumstances of a State or local government requiring reductions in specific programs, if the State or local government presents to the Secretary a justification and demonstration why other programs could not be reduced and how value capture, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State will not be disproportionately harmed by such State or local action. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(6) Technical assistance.--The Secretary, through a competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with national nonprofit organizations and universities that have the appropriate demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-related technical assistance under this subsection, including guidance on implementing foreign value capture models within the United States. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''. <all>

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy.

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act

Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark

D

CA

This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide technical assistance grants to states and local governments to (1) develop more state and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; (2) improve public transportation and mobility; and (3) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. DOT must

SHORT TITLE. 2. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. (4) Consequently, in 2018, Americans lost an average of 97 hours a year due to congestion, costing them nearly $87,000,000,000. (5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. 5341. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(6) Technical assistance.--The Secretary, through a competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with national nonprofit organizations and universities that have the appropriate demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-related technical assistance under this subsection, including guidance on implementing foreign value capture models within the United States. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. (4) Consequently, in 2018, Americans lost an average of 97 hours a year due to congestion, costing them nearly $87,000,000,000. (5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. 5341. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. ``(a) Technical Assistance and Policy Development.-- ``(1) Technical assistance grants.--The Secretary may make a grant available to a State or local government if the Secretary determines that such grant will assist recipients under this section to-- ``(A) develop more State and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; ``(B) improve public transportation and mobility; and ``(C) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(6) Technical assistance.--The Secretary, through a competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with national nonprofit organizations and universities that have the appropriate demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-related technical assistance under this subsection, including guidance on implementing foreign value capture models within the United States. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( ( ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to make grants to states and local governments to develop and implement a value capture policy and planning program to increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. If a state or local government that receives a grant reduces its combined Directs the Secretary of Transportation, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, to establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. Requires the Secretary to identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to make grants to states and local governments to develop and implement a value capture policy and planning program to increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. If a state or local government that receives a grant reduces its combined Directs the Secretary of Transportation, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, to establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. Requires the Secretary to identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and

H.R.1032

Science, Technology, Communications

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs. The FCC must also establish and issue guidance on how states can meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (a) In General.--Part I of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 344. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(2) Rural area.--The term `rural area' means any area other than-- ``(A) a city, town, or incorporated area that has a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants; or ``(B) an urbanized area adjacent to a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants. ``(3) Telecommunications interagency working group.--The term `telecommunications interagency working group' means the interagency working group established under subsection (b). ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. ``(d) Members.--The telecommunications interagency working group shall be composed of representatives of such Federal agencies and relevant non-Federal industry stakeholder organizations as the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, considers appropriate, including-- ``(1) a representative of the Department of Education, appointed by the Secretary of Education; ``(2) a representative of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information; ``(3) a representative of the Department of Commerce, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce; ``(4) a representative of the Commission, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(5) a representative of the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(6) a representative of a telecommunications industry association, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(7) a representative of an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(8) a representative of a rural telecommunications carrier, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(9) a representative of a telecommunications contractor firm, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(10) a representative of a minority institution (as defined in section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(f) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the telecommunications interagency working group is established, the working group shall submit a report containing recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry to-- ``(1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; ``(3) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and ``(4) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the telecommunications interagency working group.''. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. SEC. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish and issue guidance on how States can address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a State workforce development board established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111) can-- (1) utilize Federal resources available to States to meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry- led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. SEC. 4. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 5G.--The term ``5G'', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. (3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology. <all>

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry.

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

Rep. Walberg, Tim

R

MI

This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs. The FCC must also establish and issue guidance on how states can meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. SEC. 4. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. SEC. 4.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Part I of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(2) Rural area.--The term `rural area' means any area other than-- ``(A) a city, town, or incorporated area that has a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants; or ``(B) an urbanized area adjacent to a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. SEC. 4. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. (3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Part I of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(2) Rural area.--The term `rural area' means any area other than-- ``(A) a city, town, or incorporated area that has a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants; or ``(B) an urbanized area adjacent to a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. ``(d) Members.--The telecommunications interagency working group shall be composed of representatives of such Federal agencies and relevant non-Federal industry stakeholder organizations as the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, considers appropriate, including-- ``(1) a representative of the Department of Education, appointed by the Secretary of Education; ``(2) a representative of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information; ``(3) a representative of the Department of Commerce, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce; ``(4) a representative of the Commission, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(5) a representative of the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(6) a representative of a telecommunications industry association, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(7) a representative of an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(8) a representative of a rural telecommunications carrier, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(9) a representative of a telecommunications contractor firm, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(10) a representative of a minority institution (as defined in section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the telecommunications interagency working group.''. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. 3111) can-- (1) utilize Federal resources available to States to meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry- led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. SEC. 4. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. (3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish within the FCC an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Requires the working group, in developing recommendations, to: (1) determine whether, and if so how, any federal Directs the Comptroller General to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain broadband infrastructure in rural areas and the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support such infrastructure. (Currently, such workforce estimates are based on the availability of qualified employees.)Requires the Comomptroller General, within 180 days after this Act's enactment, to

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish within the FCC an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Requires the working group, in developing recommendations, to: (1) determine whether, and if so how, any federal Directs the Comptroller General to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain broadband infrastructure in rural areas and the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support such infrastructure. (Currently, such workforce estimates are based on the availability of qualified employees.)Requires the Comomptroller General, within 180 days after this Act's enactment, to

S.1860

Housing and Community Development

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to issue regulations regarding lead-based paint in certain federally assisted housing that was constructed prior to 1978 and in which a child younger than age six will reside. Specifically, HUD must require owners of such housing to (1) conduct, within specified time frames, risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards; (2) control the hazards; and (3) provide certain notice to residents. If a family with a child younger than age six occupies such housing in which lead-based paint hazards are identified but not controlled, HUD must allow the family to relocate on an emergency basis to another dwelling without any wait, penalty, or lapse in assistance.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Section 302(a) of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. ``(ii) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead- Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations that-- ``(I) require the owner of covered housing in which a family with a child of less than 6 years of age will reside or is expected to reside to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards-- ``(aa) in the case of covered housing receiving tenant-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which the family and the owner submit a request for approval of a tenancy or lease renewal, whichever occurs first; ``(bb) in the case of covered housing receiving public housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; and ``(bb) provide notice to all residents in the covered housing affected by the initial risk assessment, and provide notice in the common areas of the covered housing, that lead- based paint hazards were identified and will be controlled within the 30-day period described in item (aa); and ``(IV) provide that there shall be no extension of the 30-day period described in subclause (III)(aa). ``(iii) Exceptions.--The regulations promulgated under clause (ii) shall provide an exception to the requirement under subclause (I) of such clause for covered housing-- ``(I) if the owner of the covered housing submits to the Secretary documentation-- ``(aa) that the owner conducted a risk assessment of the covered housing for lead- based paint hazards during the 12-month period preceding the date on which the family is expected to reside in the covered housing; and ``(bb) of any clearance examinations of lead-based paint hazard control work resulting from the risk assessment described in item (aa); ``(II) from which all lead-based paint has been identified and removed and clearance has been achieved in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; ``(III) if-- ``(aa) lead-based paint hazards are identified in the dwelling unit in the covered housing in which the family will reside or is expected to reside; ``(bb) the dwelling unit is unoccupied; ``(cc) the owner of the covered housing, without any further delay in occupancy or increase in rent, provides the family with another dwelling unit in the covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(dd) the common areas servicing the new dwelling unit have no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(IV) in accordance with any other standard or exception the Secretary deems appropriate based on health-based standards. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes.

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to issue regulations regarding lead-based paint in certain federally assisted housing that was constructed prior to 1978 and in which a child younger than age six will reside. Specifically, HUD must require owners of such housing to (1) conduct, within specified time frames, risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards; (2) control the hazards; and (3) provide certain notice to residents. If a family with a child younger than age six occupies such housing in which lead-based paint hazards are identified but not controlled, HUD must allow the family to relocate on an emergency basis to another dwelling without any wait, penalty, or lapse in assistance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. ); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. ); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. ); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which the family and the owner submit a request for approval of a tenancy or lease renewal, whichever occurs first; ``(bb) in the case of covered housing receiving public housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; and ``(bb) provide notice to all residents in the covered housing affected by the initial risk assessment, and provide notice in the common areas of the covered housing, that lead- based paint hazards were identified and will be controlled within the 30-day period described in item (aa); and ``(IV) provide that there shall be no extension of the 30-day period described in subclause (III)(aa). 2682, 2684), as applicable; ``(III) if-- ``(aa) lead-based paint hazards are identified in the dwelling unit in the covered housing in which the family will reside or is expected to reside; ``(bb) the dwelling unit is unoccupied; ``(cc) the owner of the covered housing, without any further delay in occupancy or increase in rent, provides the family with another dwelling unit in the covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(dd) the common areas servicing the new dwelling unit have no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(IV) in accordance with any other standard or exception the Secretary deems appropriate based on health-based standards. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Section 302(a) of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. ``(ii) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead- Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations that-- ``(I) require the owner of covered housing in which a family with a child of less than 6 years of age will reside or is expected to reside to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards-- ``(aa) in the case of covered housing receiving tenant-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which the family and the owner submit a request for approval of a tenancy or lease renewal, whichever occurs first; ``(bb) in the case of covered housing receiving public housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; and ``(bb) provide notice to all residents in the covered housing affected by the initial risk assessment, and provide notice in the common areas of the covered housing, that lead- based paint hazards were identified and will be controlled within the 30-day period described in item (aa); and ``(IV) provide that there shall be no extension of the 30-day period described in subclause (III)(aa). ``(iii) Exceptions.--The regulations promulgated under clause (ii) shall provide an exception to the requirement under subclause (I) of such clause for covered housing-- ``(I) if the owner of the covered housing submits to the Secretary documentation-- ``(aa) that the owner conducted a risk assessment of the covered housing for lead- based paint hazards during the 12-month period preceding the date on which the family is expected to reside in the covered housing; and ``(bb) of any clearance examinations of lead-based paint hazard control work resulting from the risk assessment described in item (aa); ``(II) from which all lead-based paint has been identified and removed and clearance has been achieved in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; ``(III) if-- ``(aa) lead-based paint hazards are identified in the dwelling unit in the covered housing in which the family will reside or is expected to reside; ``(bb) the dwelling unit is unoccupied; ``(cc) the owner of the covered housing, without any further delay in occupancy or increase in rent, provides the family with another dwelling unit in the covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(dd) the common areas servicing the new dwelling unit have no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(IV) in accordance with any other standard or exception the Secretary deems appropriate based on health-based standards. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021 This bill amends the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promulgate regulations that: (1) require the owner of housing in which a family with a child under six years of age will reside or is expected to reside to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021 This bill amends the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promulgate regulations that: (1) require the owner of housing in which a family with a child under six years of age will reside or is expected to reside to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based

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COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to raise awareness about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and promote vaccination among racial and ethnic minority groups and other populations that have experienced health disparities related to the disease. The CDC must conduct, subject to available funding, a public awareness campaign that targets those populations. The CDC must coordinate the campaign with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and other federal, state, tribal, and local entities. The CDC must also award grants to health departments for similar COVID-19 awareness campaigns. Grant-funded campaigns must complement the CDC's campaign, as well as other efforts to inform the public about the disease. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop prototype materials for grantees to use in their campaigns.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Surgeon General, the National Vaccine Program Office, and, as appropriate, in coordination with the relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Indian Health Service, and other relevant Federal offices and agencies, shall, subject to the availability of funding, develop and implement public awareness campaigns about COVID-19 vaccination and other relevant information about COVID-19 directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the COVID-19 public health emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death. (b) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. SEC. 3. GRANT PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID- 19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Surgeon General, the National Vaccine Program Office, and, as appropriate, in coordination with the relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Indian Health Service, and other relevant Federal offices and agencies, shall award competitive grants to State, Tribal, and territorial health departments to support public awareness campaigns about COVID-19 directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the COVID-19 public health emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death. (b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). (c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (d) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. (f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means the public health emergency first declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19; (2) the term ``racial and ethnic minority'' has the meaning given the term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); and (6) the term ``urban Indian organization'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603). <all>

COVID–19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021

A bill to establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID-19-related health disparities and promote vaccination.

COVID–19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021

Sen. Menendez, Robert

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This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to raise awareness about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and promote vaccination among racial and ethnic minority groups and other populations that have experienced health disparities related to the disease. The CDC must conduct, subject to available funding, a public awareness campaign that targets those populations. The CDC must coordinate the campaign with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and other federal, state, tribal, and local entities. The CDC must also award grants to health departments for similar COVID-19 awareness campaigns. Grant-funded campaigns must complement the CDC's campaign, as well as other efforts to inform the public about the disease. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop prototype materials for grantees to use in their campaigns.

2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. SEC. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.

2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. SEC. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. (c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (d) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. DEFINITIONS. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Surgeon General, the National Vaccine Program Office, and, as appropriate, in coordination with the relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Indian Health Service, and other relevant Federal offices and agencies, shall award competitive grants to State, Tribal, and territorial health departments to support public awareness campaigns about COVID-19 directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the COVID-19 public health emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death. (b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). (c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (d) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means the public health emergency first declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19; (2) the term ``racial and ethnic minority'' has the meaning given the term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); and (6) the term ``urban Indian organization'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and implement public awareness campaigns about the COVID- 19 public health emergency directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for public awareness campaigns to: (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and multilingual; (3) use

COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and implement public awareness campaigns about the COVID- 19 public health emergency directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for public awareness campaigns to: (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and multilingual; (3) use

S.2452

Taxation

Encouraging Americans to Save Act This bill sets forth provisions to provide matching payments for retirement savings and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contributions for individuals who have attained the age of 18 years, excluding taxpayer dependents. Specifically, it allows an enhanced 50% tax credit, up to $2,000, for deductible retirement savings contributions and for IRA contributions. The bill also directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish the R-Bond Program as a permanent program for the establishment and maintenance of individual retirement plans and directs the IRS to educate taxpayers on the benefits of the savings programs provided by this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Encouraging Americans to Save Act''. SEC. 2. SAVER'S MATCHING CREDIT FOR ELECTIVE DEFERRAL AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--Subchapter B of chapter 65 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 6433. SAVER'S MATCHING CREDIT FOR ELECTIVE DEFERRAL AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(2) Payment of credit.--The credit under this section shall be paid by the Secretary as a contribution (as soon as practicable after the eligible individual has filed a tax return for the taxable year) to the applicable retirement savings vehicle of an eligible individual. ``(b) Applicable Percentage.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the applicable percentage is 50 percent. ``(2) Phaseout.--The percentage under paragraph (1) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the number of percentage points which bears the same ratio to 50 percentage points as-- ``(A) the excess of-- ``(i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over ``(ii) the applicable dollar amount, bears to ``(B) the phaseout range. If any reduction determined under this paragraph is not a whole percentage point, such reduction shall be rounded to the next lowest whole percentage point. ``(3) Applicable dollar amount; phaseout range.-- ``(A) Joint returns.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) the applicable dollar amount is $65,000, and ``(ii) the phaseout range is $20,000. ``(B) Other returns.--In the case of-- ``(i) a head of a household (as defined in section 2(b)), the applicable dollar amount and the phaseout range shall be \3/4\ of the amounts applicable under subparagraph (A) (as adjusted under subsection (g)), and ``(ii) any taxpayer who is not filing a joint return and who is not a head of a household (as so defined), the applicable dollar amount and the phaseout range shall be \1/2\ of the amounts applicable under subparagraph (A) (as so adjusted). ``(4) Exception; minimum credit.--In the case of an eligible individual with respect to whom (without regard to this paragraph) the credit determined under subsection (a)(1) is greater than zero but less than $100, the credit allowed under this section shall be $100. ``(c) Eligible Individual.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term `eligible individual' means any individual if such individual has attained the age of 18 as of the close of the taxable year. ``(2) Dependents not eligible.--The term `eligible individual' shall not include any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowed to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual's taxable year begins. ``(d) Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified retirement savings contributions' means, with respect to any taxable year, the sum of-- ``(A) the amount of the qualified retirement contributions (as defined in section 219(e)) made by the eligible individual, ``(B) the amount of-- ``(i) any elective deferrals (as defined in section 402(g)(3)) of such individual, and ``(ii) any elective deferral of compensation by such individual under an eligible deferred compensation plan (as defined in section 457(b)) of an eligible employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), ``(C) the amount of voluntary employee contributions by such individual to any qualified retirement plan (as defined in section 4974(c)), and ``(D) the amount of contributions by such individual to a qualified ABLE program (as defined in section 529A(b)) for the benefit of the individual. Such term shall not include any amount attributable to a payment under subsection (a). ``(2) Reduction for certain distributions.-- ``(A) In general.--The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) for a taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. ``(B) Testing period.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the testing period, with respect to a taxable year, is the period which includes-- ``(i) such taxable year, ``(ii) the 2 preceding taxable years, and ``(iii) the period beginning on the day after the last day of such taxable year and ending with the due date (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for such taxable year. ``(C) Excepted distributions.--There shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) any distribution referred to in section 72(p), 401(k)(8), 401(m)(6), 402(g)(2), 404(k), or 408(d)(4), ``(ii) any distribution to which section 408(d)(3) or 408A(d)(3) applies, ``(iii) any distribution to which the rules described in the second sentence of section 529A(b)(2) apply, and ``(iv) any portion of a distribution if such portion is transferred or paid in a rollover contribution (as defined in section 402(c), 403(a)(4), 403(b)(8), 408A(e), or 457(e)(16)) to an account or plan to which qualified retirement savings contributions can be made. ``(D) Treatment of distributions received by spouse of individual.--For purposes of determining distributions received by an individual under subparagraph (A) for any taxable year, any distribution received by the spouse of such individual shall be treated as received by such individual if such individual and spouse file a joint return for such taxable year and for the taxable year during which the spouse receives the distribution. ``(e) Applicable Retirement Savings Vehicle.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable retirement savings vehicle' means-- ``(A) an account or plan elected by the eligible individual under paragraph (2), ``(B) in the case of qualified retirement savings contributions described in subsection (d)(1)(D), the qualified ABLE program (as defined in section 529A(b)) to which such contributions were made, or ``(C) if no such election is made or the Secretary is not able to make a contribution into such account or plan, an account established for the benefit of the eligible individual under the R-Bond Program. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. ``(2) Other retirement vehicles.--An eligible individual may elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide, to have the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a) contributed to an account or plan which-- ``(A) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of section 402A) of an applicable retirement plan (as defined in section 402A(e)(1)), ``(B) is for the benefit of the eligible individual, and ``(C) accepts contributions made under this section. In the case of a plan of which a qualified trust under section 401(a) is a part, an annuity contract described in section 403(b), or a plan described in section 457(b) which is established and maintained by an employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), the plan shall have discretion whether to accept contributions made under this section, but if the plan accepts any such contributions it shall accept them on a uniform basis. ``(f) Other Definitions and Special Rules.-- ``(1) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(A) determined without regard to sections 911, 931, and 933, and ``(B) determined without regard to any exclusion or deduction allowed for any qualified retirement savings contribution made during the taxable year. ``(2) Treatment of contributions.--In the case of any contribution under subsection (a)(2)-- ``(A) except as otherwise provided in this section or by the Secretary under regulations, such contribution shall be treated as-- ``(i) an elective deferral made by the individual which is a designated Roth contribution, if contributed to an applicable retirement plan, or ``(ii) a Roth IRA contribution made by such individual, if contributed to a Roth IRA, ``(B) such contribution shall not be treated as income to the taxpayer, and ``(C) such contribution shall not be taken into account with respect to any applicable limitation under sections 402(g)(1), 403(b), 408(a)(1), 408(b)(2)(B), 408A(c)(2), 414(v)(2), 415(c), or 457(b)(2), and shall be disregarded for purposes of sections 401(a)(4), 401(k)(3), 401(k)(11)(B)(i)(III), 410(b), and 416. ``(3) Treatment of qualified plans, etc.--A plan or arrangement to which a contribution is made under this section shall not be treated as violating any requirement under section 401, 403, 408, or 457 solely by reason of accepting such contribution. ``(4) Erroneous credits.--If any contribution is erroneously paid under subsection (a)(2), the amount of such erroneous payment shall be treated as an underpayment of tax. ``(g) Inflation Adjustments.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, each of the dollar amounts in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(3)(A)(i) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(2) Rounding.--Any increase determined under paragraph (1) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of-- ``(A) $100 in the case of an adjustment of the amount in subsection (a)(1), and ``(B) $1,000 in the case of an adjustment of the amount in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i).''. (b) Payment Authority.--Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or 6431'' and inserting ``6431, or 6433''. (c) Deficiencies.--Section 6211(b)(4) is amended by striking ``and 6431'' and inserting ``6431, and 6433''. (d) Reporting.--The Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall-- (1) amend Form 5500 to require separate reporting of the aggregate amount of contributions received by the plan during the year under section 6433(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section), and (2) amend Form 5498 to require similar reporting with respect to individual retirement plans (as defined in section 7701(a)(37) of such Code). (e) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 25B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``For payment of credit related to qualified retirement savings contributions, see section 6433.''. (2) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 6433. Saver's matching credit for elective deferral and IRA contributions by certain individuals.''. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (g) Coronavirus Recovery Bonus Credit.-- (1) In general.--In the case of taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2028, the amount of the credit determined under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this section, shall be increased by an amount equal to 50 percent of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by an eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed-- (A) $10,000, reduced by (B) the aggregate amount of qualified retirement savings contributions made by the eligible individual in all preceding taxable years which begin after December 31, 2022. (2) Phaseout.--The $10,000 amount under paragraph (1)(A) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by a percentage which bears the same ratio to 50 percent as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year, over (ii) the applicable dollar amount, bears to (B) the phaseout range. If any reduction determined under this paragraph is not a whole percentage point, such reduction shall be rounded to the next lowest whole percentage point. (3) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the terms ``qualified retirement savings contributions'', ``eligible individual'', ``applicable dollar amount'', and ``phaseout range'' have the meanings given such terms by subsections (d), (c), and (b), respectively, of section 6433 of such Code, as so added. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF R-BOND PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than January 31, 2023, establish a permanent program, to be known as the ``R-Bond Program'', which meets the requirements of this section to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals. (b) Program Specifications.-- (1) In general.-- (A) IRAs.--The R-Bond Program established under this section shall-- (i) permit the establishment of individual retirement plans on behalf of an individual, whether a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA or both, as appropriate; (ii) require the assets of each individual retirement plan established under the program to be held by the designated IRA trustee; (iii) permit contributions to be made periodically to such individual retirement plans, including contributions paid under section 6433(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, contributions made by direct deposit or other electronic means, including taxpayer- directed direct deposit of Federal income tax refunds by the Department of the Treasury, and by methods that provide access for the unbanked; (iv) permit distributions and rollovers from such individual retirement plans upon request of the account owner; (v) include procedures to consolidate multiple accounts established for the same individual in order that each individual, to the extent practicable, has only one Roth IRA and only one traditional IRA under the program; and (vi) ensure that such individual retirement plans are invested solely in retirement savings bonds issued by the Department of the Treasury for the purpose of the R-Bond Program. (B) Regulations, etc.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall have authority to promulgate such regulations, rules, and other guidance as are necessary to implement the R-Bond Program, and are consistent with this section, as well as coordination rules permitting individual retirement plans to be established under the R-Bond Program by taxpayer election on the return of tax, and in connection with and in support of programs established under State and local laws that enroll residents in individual retirement plans. (2) No fees.--No fees shall be assessed on participants in the R-Bond Program. (3) Limitations.-- (A) Contribution minimum.--The Secretary of the Treasury may establish minimum amounts for initial and additional contributions to an individual retirement plan under the R-Bond Program, not to exceed $5. (B) Limitation of rollover contributions and transfers.--No rollover contribution or transfer shall be accepted to an individual retirement plan under the R-Bond Program except to the extent necessary to consolidate accounts as provided in paragraph (1)(v). (4) Designated ira trustee.--For purposes of this section, the designated IRA trustee is the Department of the Treasury or such other person as the Secretary of the Treasury may designate to act as trustee of the individual retirement plans established under the R-Bond Program. (5) Disclosures.--The designated IRA trustee shall provide in writing, in paper form mailed to the last known address of the individual unless the individual affirmatively elects to receive electronic statements-- (A) annual account balance statements to individuals on behalf of whom individual retirement plans are established under the R-Bond Program, which shall include-- (i) an explanation that-- (I) program account balances are solely invested in retirement savings bonds issued by the Department of the Treasury for the purpose of the R-Bond Program; (II) diversified investment opportunities which are not guaranteed by the Federal government are available for individual retirement plans established by other providers; (III) no fees are charged under the R-Bond Program; and (IV) the individual has the right to roll over or transfer an account balance without penalty; (ii) an illustration of the potential impacts that higher yields may have on long- term accumulation; and (iii) information on the types of fees that other providers may charge for the establishment of individual retirement plans, and the impact of fees on long-term accumulation; and (B) if the account balance of the individual retirement plan exceeds $15,000 and the individual has not previously so affirmed, a request that the individual affirm (including instructions for making such affirmation) to the designated IRA trustee that the individual does not want to roll over such account balance to another plan (according to the rules relating to rollovers and transfers of individual retirement plans under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). (c) Retirement Savings Bonds.--For purposes of this section-- (1) In general.--The term ``retirement savings bond'' means an interest-bearing electronic United States savings bond issued to the designated IRA trustee which is available only to participants in the R-Bond Program. (2) Interest rate.--Bonds issued under the R-Bond Program shall earn interest at a rate equal to the greater of (determined on the issue date of the bond)-- (A) the rate earned by the Government Securities Investment Fund established under section 8438(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, or (B) the rate earned by a Series I United States savings bond. (3) Reissue in case of change in trustee.--If a successor designated IRA trustee is designated under subsection (b)(4), the retirement savings bonds issued to the predecessor designated IRA trustee shall be reissued to such successor. (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- (1) Individual retirement plan.--The term ``individual retirement plan'' has the meaning given such term by section 7701(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (2) Traditional ira.--The term ``traditional IRA'' means an individual retirement plan which is not a Roth IRA. (3) Roth ira.--The term ``Roth IRA'' has the meaning given such term by section 408A(b) of such Code. (4) Secretary.--Any reference to the Secretary of the Treasury includes a reference to such Secretary's delegate. SEC. 4. PROMOTION AND GUIDANCE. (a) Promotion.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall educate taxpayers on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act. (b) Notice.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) Plan administrators.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to plan administrators regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for participants and beneficiaries which is to be required to be included in plan disclosures including summary plan descriptions, open enrollment materials, and annual notices otherwise provided by plans. Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. (2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. (3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment. SEC. 5. DEADLINE TO FUND IRA WITH TAX REFUND. (a) In General.--Paragraph (3) of section 219(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``is made not later than'' and inserting ``is made-- ``(i) not later than'', (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or'', and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) by direct deposit by the Secretary pursuant to an election on the return for such taxable year to contribute all or a portion of any amount owed to the taxpayer to an individual retirement plan of the taxpayer, but only if the return is filed not later than the date described in clause (i).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Encouraging Americans to Save Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes.

Encouraging Americans to Save Act

Sen. Wyden, Ron

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This bill sets forth provisions to provide matching payments for retirement savings and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contributions for individuals who have attained the age of 18 years, excluding taxpayer dependents. Specifically, it allows an enhanced 50% tax credit, up to $2,000, for deductible retirement savings contributions and for IRA contributions. The bill also directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish the R-Bond Program as a permanent program for the establishment and maintenance of individual retirement plans and directs the IRS to educate taxpayers on the benefits of the savings programs provided by this bill.

This Act may be cited as the ``Encouraging Americans to Save Act''. 2. SAVER'S MATCHING CREDIT FOR ELECTIVE DEFERRAL AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(3) Applicable dollar amount; phaseout range.-- ``(A) Joint returns.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) the applicable dollar amount is $65,000, and ``(ii) the phaseout range is $20,000. ``(D) Treatment of distributions received by spouse of individual.--For purposes of determining distributions received by an individual under subparagraph (A) for any taxable year, any distribution received by the spouse of such individual shall be treated as received by such individual if such individual and spouse file a joint return for such taxable year and for the taxable year during which the spouse receives the distribution. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. (b) Payment Authority.--Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or 6431'' and inserting ``6431, or 6433''. 6433. If any reduction determined under this paragraph is not a whole percentage point, such reduction shall be rounded to the next lowest whole percentage point. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF R-BOND PROGRAM. (3) Reissue in case of change in trustee.--If a successor designated IRA trustee is designated under subsection (b)(4), the retirement savings bonds issued to the predecessor designated IRA trustee shall be reissued to such successor. (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- (1) Individual retirement plan.--The term ``individual retirement plan'' has the meaning given such term by section 7701(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) Roth ira.--The term ``Roth IRA'' has the meaning given such term by section 408A(b) of such Code. (4) Secretary.--Any reference to the Secretary of the Treasury includes a reference to such Secretary's delegate. PROMOTION AND GUIDANCE. (3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment. SEC. 5.

This Act may be cited as the ``Encouraging Americans to Save Act''. 2. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(3) Applicable dollar amount; phaseout range.-- ``(A) Joint returns.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) the applicable dollar amount is $65,000, and ``(ii) the phaseout range is $20,000. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. 6433. If any reduction determined under this paragraph is not a whole percentage point, such reduction shall be rounded to the next lowest whole percentage point. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF R-BOND PROGRAM. (3) Reissue in case of change in trustee.--If a successor designated IRA trustee is designated under subsection (b)(4), the retirement savings bonds issued to the predecessor designated IRA trustee shall be reissued to such successor. (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- (1) Individual retirement plan.--The term ``individual retirement plan'' has the meaning given such term by section 7701(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) Roth ira.--The term ``Roth IRA'' has the meaning given such term by section 408A(b) of such Code. (4) Secretary.--Any reference to the Secretary of the Treasury includes a reference to such Secretary's delegate. PROMOTION AND GUIDANCE. SEC. 5.

This Act may be cited as the ``Encouraging Americans to Save Act''. 2. SAVER'S MATCHING CREDIT FOR ELECTIVE DEFERRAL AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(3) Applicable dollar amount; phaseout range.-- ``(A) Joint returns.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) the applicable dollar amount is $65,000, and ``(ii) the phaseout range is $20,000. ``(B) Testing period.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the testing period, with respect to a taxable year, is the period which includes-- ``(i) such taxable year, ``(ii) the 2 preceding taxable years, and ``(iii) the period beginning on the day after the last day of such taxable year and ending with the due date (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for such taxable year. ``(C) Excepted distributions.--There shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) any distribution referred to in section 72(p), 401(k)(8), 401(m)(6), 402(g)(2), 404(k), or 408(d)(4), ``(ii) any distribution to which section 408(d)(3) or 408A(d)(3) applies, ``(iii) any distribution to which the rules described in the second sentence of section 529A(b)(2) apply, and ``(iv) any portion of a distribution if such portion is transferred or paid in a rollover contribution (as defined in section 402(c), 403(a)(4), 403(b)(8), 408A(e), or 457(e)(16)) to an account or plan to which qualified retirement savings contributions can be made. ``(D) Treatment of distributions received by spouse of individual.--For purposes of determining distributions received by an individual under subparagraph (A) for any taxable year, any distribution received by the spouse of such individual shall be treated as received by such individual if such individual and spouse file a joint return for such taxable year and for the taxable year during which the spouse receives the distribution. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. ``(f) Other Definitions and Special Rules.-- ``(1) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(A) determined without regard to sections 911, 931, and 933, and ``(B) determined without regard to any exclusion or deduction allowed for any qualified retirement savings contribution made during the taxable year. (b) Payment Authority.--Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or 6431'' and inserting ``6431, or 6433''. 6433. If any reduction determined under this paragraph is not a whole percentage point, such reduction shall be rounded to the next lowest whole percentage point. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF R-BOND PROGRAM. (3) Reissue in case of change in trustee.--If a successor designated IRA trustee is designated under subsection (b)(4), the retirement savings bonds issued to the predecessor designated IRA trustee shall be reissued to such successor. (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- (1) Individual retirement plan.--The term ``individual retirement plan'' has the meaning given such term by section 7701(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) Roth ira.--The term ``Roth IRA'' has the meaning given such term by section 408A(b) of such Code. (4) Secretary.--Any reference to the Secretary of the Treasury includes a reference to such Secretary's delegate. PROMOTION AND GUIDANCE. (3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment. SEC. 5. DEADLINE TO FUND IRA WITH TAX REFUND.

This Act may be cited as the ``Encouraging Americans to Save Act''. 2. SAVER'S MATCHING CREDIT FOR ELECTIVE DEFERRAL AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(3) Applicable dollar amount; phaseout range.-- ``(A) Joint returns.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) the applicable dollar amount is $65,000, and ``(ii) the phaseout range is $20,000. ``(B) Testing period.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the testing period, with respect to a taxable year, is the period which includes-- ``(i) such taxable year, ``(ii) the 2 preceding taxable years, and ``(iii) the period beginning on the day after the last day of such taxable year and ending with the due date (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for such taxable year. ``(C) Excepted distributions.--There shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) any distribution referred to in section 72(p), 401(k)(8), 401(m)(6), 402(g)(2), 404(k), or 408(d)(4), ``(ii) any distribution to which section 408(d)(3) or 408A(d)(3) applies, ``(iii) any distribution to which the rules described in the second sentence of section 529A(b)(2) apply, and ``(iv) any portion of a distribution if such portion is transferred or paid in a rollover contribution (as defined in section 402(c), 403(a)(4), 403(b)(8), 408A(e), or 457(e)(16)) to an account or plan to which qualified retirement savings contributions can be made. ``(D) Treatment of distributions received by spouse of individual.--For purposes of determining distributions received by an individual under subparagraph (A) for any taxable year, any distribution received by the spouse of such individual shall be treated as received by such individual if such individual and spouse file a joint return for such taxable year and for the taxable year during which the spouse receives the distribution. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. ``(f) Other Definitions and Special Rules.-- ``(1) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(A) determined without regard to sections 911, 931, and 933, and ``(B) determined without regard to any exclusion or deduction allowed for any qualified retirement savings contribution made during the taxable year. (b) Payment Authority.--Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or 6431'' and inserting ``6431, or 6433''. (d) Reporting.--The Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall-- (1) amend Form 5500 to require separate reporting of the aggregate amount of contributions received by the plan during the year under section 6433(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section), and (2) amend Form 5498 to require similar reporting with respect to individual retirement plans (as defined in section 7701(a)(37) of such Code). (2) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 6433. If any reduction determined under this paragraph is not a whole percentage point, such reduction shall be rounded to the next lowest whole percentage point. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF R-BOND PROGRAM. (2) No fees.--No fees shall be assessed on participants in the R-Bond Program. (3) Reissue in case of change in trustee.--If a successor designated IRA trustee is designated under subsection (b)(4), the retirement savings bonds issued to the predecessor designated IRA trustee shall be reissued to such successor. (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- (1) Individual retirement plan.--The term ``individual retirement plan'' has the meaning given such term by section 7701(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) Roth ira.--The term ``Roth IRA'' has the meaning given such term by section 408A(b) of such Code. (4) Secretary.--Any reference to the Secretary of the Treasury includes a reference to such Secretary's delegate. PROMOTION AND GUIDANCE. Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. (3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment. SEC. 5. DEADLINE TO FUND IRA WITH TAX REFUND.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(2) Phaseout.--The percentage under paragraph (1) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the number of percentage points which bears the same ratio to 50 percentage points as-- ``(A) the excess of-- ``(i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over ``(ii) the applicable dollar amount, bears to ``(B) the phaseout range. ``(4) Exception; minimum credit.--In the case of an eligible individual with respect to whom (without regard to this paragraph) the credit determined under subsection (a)(1) is greater than zero but less than $100, the credit allowed under this section shall be $100. ``(c) Eligible Individual.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term `eligible individual' means any individual if such individual has attained the age of 18 as of the close of the taxable year. ``(2) Dependents not eligible.--The term `eligible individual' shall not include any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowed to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual's taxable year begins. ``(2) Reduction for certain distributions.-- ``(A) In general.--The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) for a taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. ``(B) Testing period.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the testing period, with respect to a taxable year, is the period which includes-- ``(i) such taxable year, ``(ii) the 2 preceding taxable years, and ``(iii) the period beginning on the day after the last day of such taxable year and ending with the due date (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for such taxable year. ``(D) Treatment of distributions received by spouse of individual.--For purposes of determining distributions received by an individual under subparagraph (A) for any taxable year, any distribution received by the spouse of such individual shall be treated as received by such individual if such individual and spouse file a joint return for such taxable year and for the taxable year during which the spouse receives the distribution. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. ``(2) Other retirement vehicles.--An eligible individual may elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide, to have the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a) contributed to an account or plan which-- ``(A) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of section 402A) of an applicable retirement plan (as defined in section 402A(e)(1)), ``(B) is for the benefit of the eligible individual, and ``(C) accepts contributions made under this section. In the case of a plan of which a qualified trust under section 401(a) is a part, an annuity contract described in section 403(b), or a plan described in section 457(b) which is established and maintained by an employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), the plan shall have discretion whether to accept contributions made under this section, but if the plan accepts any such contributions it shall accept them on a uniform basis. ``(3) Treatment of qualified plans, etc.--A plan or arrangement to which a contribution is made under this section shall not be treated as violating any requirement under section 401, 403, 408, or 457 solely by reason of accepting such contribution. ``(4) Erroneous credits.--If any contribution is erroneously paid under subsection (a)(2), the amount of such erroneous payment shall be treated as an underpayment of tax. ``(g) Inflation Adjustments.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, each of the dollar amounts in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(3)(A)(i) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Payment Authority.--Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or 6431'' and inserting ``6431, or 6433''. ( (d) Reporting.--The Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall-- (1) amend Form 5500 to require separate reporting of the aggregate amount of contributions received by the plan during the year under section 6433(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section), and (2) amend Form 5498 to require similar reporting with respect to individual retirement plans (as defined in section 7701(a)(37) of such Code). ( e) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 25B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``For payment of credit related to qualified retirement savings contributions, see section 6433.''. ( 2) Phaseout.--The $10,000 amount under paragraph (1)(A) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by a percentage which bears the same ratio to 50 percent as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year, over (ii) the applicable dollar amount, bears to (B) the phaseout range. If any reduction determined under this paragraph is not a whole percentage point, such reduction shall be rounded to the next lowest whole percentage point. ( (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than January 31, 2023, establish a permanent program, to be known as the ``R-Bond Program'', which meets the requirements of this section to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals. ( (B) Regulations, etc.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall have authority to promulgate such regulations, rules, and other guidance as are necessary to implement the R-Bond Program, and are consistent with this section, as well as coordination rules permitting individual retirement plans to be established under the R-Bond Program by taxpayer election on the return of tax, and in connection with and in support of programs established under State and local laws that enroll residents in individual retirement plans. ( 3) Limitations.-- (A) Contribution minimum.--The Secretary of the Treasury may establish minimum amounts for initial and additional contributions to an individual retirement plan under the R-Bond Program, not to exceed $5. ( (c) Retirement Savings Bonds.--For purposes of this section-- (1) In general.--The term ``retirement savings bond'' means an interest-bearing electronic United States savings bond issued to the designated IRA trustee which is available only to participants in the R-Bond Program. ( d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- (1) Individual retirement plan.--The term ``individual retirement plan'' has the meaning given such term by section 7701(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( (a) Promotion.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall educate taxpayers on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act. ( Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. (2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. ( 3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. SAVER'S MATCHING CREDIT FOR ELECTIVE DEFERRAL AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. ( ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(B) Other returns.--In the case of-- ``(i) a head of a household (as defined in section 2(b)), the applicable dollar amount and the phaseout range shall be \3/4\ of the amounts applicable under subparagraph (A) (as adjusted under subsection (g)), and ``(ii) any taxpayer who is not filing a joint return and who is not a head of a household (as so defined), the applicable dollar amount and the phaseout range shall be \1/2\ of the amounts applicable under subparagraph (A) (as so adjusted). ``(c) Eligible Individual.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term `eligible individual' means any individual if such individual has attained the age of 18 as of the close of the taxable year. Such term shall not include any amount attributable to a payment under subsection (a). ``(2) Reduction for certain distributions.-- ``(A) In general.--The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) for a taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. ``(2) Other retirement vehicles.--An eligible individual may elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide, to have the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a) contributed to an account or plan which-- ``(A) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of section 402A) of an applicable retirement plan (as defined in section 402A(e)(1)), ``(B) is for the benefit of the eligible individual, and ``(C) accepts contributions made under this section. ``(3) Treatment of qualified plans, etc.--A plan or arrangement to which a contribution is made under this section shall not be treated as violating any requirement under section 401, 403, 408, or 457 solely by reason of accepting such contribution. ``(2) Rounding.--Any increase determined under paragraph (1) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of-- ``(A) $100 in the case of an adjustment of the amount in subsection (a)(1), and ``(B) $1,000 in the case of an adjustment of the amount in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i).''. (b) Payment Authority.--Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or 6431'' and inserting ``6431, or 6433''. ( e) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 25B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``For payment of credit related to qualified retirement savings contributions, see section 6433.''. ( (2) Phaseout.--The $10,000 amount under paragraph (1)(A) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by a percentage which bears the same ratio to 50 percent as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year, over (ii) the applicable dollar amount, bears to (B) the phaseout range. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than January 31, 2023, establish a permanent program, to be known as the ``R-Bond Program'', which meets the requirements of this section to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals. B) Regulations, etc.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall have authority to promulgate such regulations, rules, and other guidance as are necessary to implement the R-Bond Program, and are consistent with this section, as well as coordination rules permitting individual retirement plans to be established under the R-Bond Program by taxpayer election on the return of tax, and in connection with and in support of programs established under State and local laws that enroll residents in individual retirement plans. ( 3) Limitations.-- (A) Contribution minimum.--The Secretary of the Treasury may establish minimum amounts for initial and additional contributions to an individual retirement plan under the R-Bond Program, not to exceed $5. ( (4) Designated ira trustee.--For purposes of this section, the designated IRA trustee is the Department of the Treasury or such other person as the Secretary of the Treasury may designate to act as trustee of the individual retirement plans established under the R-Bond Program. ( c) Retirement Savings Bonds.--For purposes of this section-- (1) In general.--The term ``retirement savings bond'' means an interest-bearing electronic United States savings bond issued to the designated IRA trustee which is available only to participants in the R-Bond Program. (2) Interest rate.--Bonds issued under the R-Bond Program shall earn interest at a rate equal to the greater of (determined on the issue date of the bond)-- (A) the rate earned by the Government Securities Investment Fund established under section 8438(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, or (B) the rate earned by a Series I United States savings bond. ( d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- (1) Individual retirement plan.--The term ``individual retirement plan'' has the meaning given such term by section 7701(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. ( 2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(2) Reduction for certain distributions.-- ``(A) In general.--The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) for a taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. ``(2) Other retirement vehicles.--An eligible individual may elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide, to have the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a) contributed to an account or plan which-- ``(A) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of section 402A) of an applicable retirement plan (as defined in section 402A(e)(1)), ``(B) is for the benefit of the eligible individual, and ``(C) accepts contributions made under this section. e) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 25B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``For payment of credit related to qualified retirement savings contributions, see section 6433.''. ( ( B) Regulations, etc.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall have authority to promulgate such regulations, rules, and other guidance as are necessary to implement the R-Bond Program, and are consistent with this section, as well as coordination rules permitting individual retirement plans to be established under the R-Bond Program by taxpayer election on the return of tax, and in connection with and in support of programs established under State and local laws that enroll residents in individual retirement plans. ( 2) Interest rate.--Bonds issued under the R-Bond Program shall earn interest at a rate equal to the greater of (determined on the issue date of the bond)-- (A) the rate earned by the Government Securities Investment Fund established under section 8438(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, or (B) the rate earned by a Series I United States savings bond. ( ( Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. ( 2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(2) Dependents not eligible.--The term `eligible individual' shall not include any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowed to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual's taxable year begins. ``(2) Reduction for certain distributions.-- ``(A) In general.--The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) for a taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. In the case of a plan of which a qualified trust under section 401(a) is a part, an annuity contract described in section 403(b), or a plan described in section 457(b) which is established and maintained by an employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), the plan shall have discretion whether to accept contributions made under this section, but if the plan accepts any such contributions it shall accept them on a uniform basis. ``(4) Erroneous credits.--If any contribution is erroneously paid under subsection (a)(2), the amount of such erroneous payment shall be treated as an underpayment of tax. ``(g) Inflation Adjustments.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, each of the dollar amounts in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(3)(A)(i) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ( e) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 25B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``For payment of credit related to qualified retirement savings contributions, see section 6433.''. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than January 31, 2023, establish a permanent program, to be known as the ``R-Bond Program'', which meets the requirements of this section to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals. ( ( ( 3) Limitations.-- (A) Contribution minimum.--The Secretary of the Treasury may establish minimum amounts for initial and additional contributions to an individual retirement plan under the R-Bond Program, not to exceed $5. ( a) Promotion.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall educate taxpayers on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act. ( (2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. ( 3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(2) Reduction for certain distributions.-- ``(A) In general.--The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) for a taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. ``(2) Other retirement vehicles.--An eligible individual may elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide, to have the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a) contributed to an account or plan which-- ``(A) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of section 402A) of an applicable retirement plan (as defined in section 402A(e)(1)), ``(B) is for the benefit of the eligible individual, and ``(C) accepts contributions made under this section. e) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 25B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``For payment of credit related to qualified retirement savings contributions, see section 6433.''. ( ( B) Regulations, etc.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall have authority to promulgate such regulations, rules, and other guidance as are necessary to implement the R-Bond Program, and are consistent with this section, as well as coordination rules permitting individual retirement plans to be established under the R-Bond Program by taxpayer election on the return of tax, and in connection with and in support of programs established under State and local laws that enroll residents in individual retirement plans. ( 2) Interest rate.--Bonds issued under the R-Bond Program shall earn interest at a rate equal to the greater of (determined on the issue date of the bond)-- (A) the rate earned by the Government Securities Investment Fund established under section 8438(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, or (B) the rate earned by a Series I United States savings bond. ( ( Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. ( 2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. ``(2) Dependents not eligible.--The term `eligible individual' shall not include any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowed to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual's taxable year begins. ``(2) Reduction for certain distributions.-- ``(A) In general.--The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) for a taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. For purposes of subparagraph (C), if no account has previously been established for the benefit of the individual under the R- Bond Program, the Secretary shall establish such an account for such individual for purposes of receiving contributions under this section. In the case of a plan of which a qualified trust under section 401(a) is a part, an annuity contract described in section 403(b), or a plan described in section 457(b) which is established and maintained by an employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), the plan shall have discretion whether to accept contributions made under this section, but if the plan accepts any such contributions it shall accept them on a uniform basis. ``(4) Erroneous credits.--If any contribution is erroneously paid under subsection (a)(2), the amount of such erroneous payment shall be treated as an underpayment of tax. ``(g) Inflation Adjustments.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, each of the dollar amounts in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(3)(A)(i) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ( e) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 25B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``For payment of credit related to qualified retirement savings contributions, see section 6433.''. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than January 31, 2023, establish a permanent program, to be known as the ``R-Bond Program'', which meets the requirements of this section to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals. ( ( ( 3) Limitations.-- (A) Contribution minimum.--The Secretary of the Treasury may establish minimum amounts for initial and additional contributions to an individual retirement plan under the R-Bond Program, not to exceed $5. ( a) Promotion.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall educate taxpayers on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act. ( (2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. ( 3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(2) Other retirement vehicles.--An eligible individual may elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide, to have the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a) contributed to an account or plan which-- ``(A) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of section 402A) of an applicable retirement plan (as defined in section 402A(e)(1)), ``(B) is for the benefit of the eligible individual, and ``(C) accepts contributions made under this section. ( ( Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. ( 2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Allowance of credit.--Any eligible individual who makes qualified retirement savings contributions for the taxable year shall be allowed a credit for such taxable year in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of so much of the qualified retirement savings contributions made by such eligible individual for the taxable year as does not exceed $2,000. In the case of a plan of which a qualified trust under section 401(a) is a part, an annuity contract described in section 403(b), or a plan described in section 457(b) which is established and maintained by an employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), the plan shall have discretion whether to accept contributions made under this section, but if the plan accepts any such contributions it shall accept them on a uniform basis. ``(4) Erroneous credits.--If any contribution is erroneously paid under subsection (a)(2), the amount of such erroneous payment shall be treated as an underpayment of tax. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than January 31, 2023, establish a permanent program, to be known as the ``R-Bond Program'', which meets the requirements of this section to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals. ( ( ( 2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. ( 3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(2) Other retirement vehicles.--An eligible individual may elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide, to have the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a) contributed to an account or plan which-- ``(A) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of section 402A) of an applicable retirement plan (as defined in section 402A(e)(1)), ``(B) is for the benefit of the eligible individual, and ``(C) accepts contributions made under this section. ( ( Such guidance-- (A) shall include model notice language in both English and Spanish that is deemed to satisfy the notice requirement of the preceding sentence, and (B) in the case of annual enrollment materials for a plan, shall specify that such notice may be given at the same time as any elective deferral or matching contribution safe harbor notice would be required to be given (even if the plan does not incorporate such a safe harbor) and may be incorporated into such safe harbor notice. ( 2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes. ``(4) Erroneous credits.--If any contribution is erroneously paid under subsection (a)(2), the amount of such erroneous payment shall be treated as an underpayment of tax. ( ( ( ( 2) Trustees and issuers of iras.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate, shall issue guidance to trustees and issuers of individual retirement plans regarding information on the benefits provided under section 6433 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the R-Bond Program established under section 3 of this Act for potentially eligible individuals which is to be required to be included in individual retirement plan disclosures. ( 3) Payment of credits.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall promulgate guidance setting forth procedures that permit the direct payment of credits under section 6433 to an employer-sponsored plan in which the taxpayer is a participant and that elects to receive such credits, including rules regarding notice to taxpayers and a plan of a payment of such credit and notice from a plan to a taxpayer and the Secretary confirming receipt of a payment.

Encouraging Americans to Save Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a matching tax credit for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals. (Currently, such credit is limited to contributions to an individual's individual retirement account (IRA). This bill allows a credit for contributions to a Roth IRA or a tax-deferred individual savings account. This bill allows an individual to elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary of Labor may provide, to have the amount of the tax credit contributed to an account or plan which: (1) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA), (2) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a permanent program to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals, to be known as the R-Bond Program. (Currently, the program provides a tax credit for retirement savings contributions.) (Sec. 3) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the amount of the tax credit to 50% of the Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish the Roth Individual Retirement Account (Roth IRA) program; and (2) require the Secretary of the Treasury to promulgate guidance to plan administrators regarding information on the benefits provided under the R-Bond Program for participants and beneficiaries which is to be required to be included in plan disclosures. (3) reissue in case

Encouraging Americans to Save Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a matching tax credit for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals. (Currently, such credit is limited to contributions to an individual's individual retirement account (IRA). This bill allows a credit for contributions to a Roth IRA or a tax-deferred individual savings account. This bill allows an individual to elect, in such form and manner as the Secretary of Labor may provide, to have the amount of the tax credit contributed to an account or plan which: (1) is a Roth IRA or a designated Roth account (within the meaning of title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA), (2) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a permanent program to establish and maintain individual retirement plans on behalf of individuals, to be known as the R-Bond Program. (Currently, the program provides a tax credit for retirement savings contributions.) (Sec. 3) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the amount of the tax credit to 50% of the Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish the Roth Individual Retirement Account (Roth IRA) program; and (2) require the Secretary of the Treasury to promulgate guidance to plan administrators regarding information on the benefits provided under the R-Bond Program for participants and beneficiaries which is to be required to be included in plan disclosures. (3) reissue in case

H.R.8791

Health

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022 This bill provides for a special enrollment period for Medicare medical benefits for individuals who are enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage at the time they qualify for Medicare. The special enrollment period applies during each month of COBRA coverage and the three-month period after coverage ends; individuals may enroll during the special enrollment period once during their lifetime.

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT UNDER MEDICARE OF INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5)(A) In the case of an individual who-- ``(i) at the time the individual first satisfies paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1836(a), is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in subparagraph (D)); or ``(ii) is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and immediately prior to such enrollment was an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, there shall be a special enrollment period described in subparagraph (B). ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. (b) Coverage Period for Certain Eligible Individuals.--Section 1838(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1167)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Coordination of benefits.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (2) PHSA.--Section 2208 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (3) IRC.--Section 4980B(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by striking ``Definitions'' and inserting ``Definitions and Special Rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (e) Updating COBRA Continuation Coverage Notifications.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall update the written notices required under section 606 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1166) to include an explanation of the full scope of the Medicare secondary payer rules under section 1862(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)), including how such rules apply with respect to COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)(5)(D))). <all>

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes.

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022

Rep. Schrader, Kurt

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This bill provides for a special enrollment period for Medicare medical benefits for individuals who are enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage at the time they qualify for Medicare. The special enrollment period applies during each month of COBRA coverage and the three-month period after coverage ends; individuals may enroll during the special enrollment period once during their lifetime.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. 1395p(i)(5)(D))).

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. 1395p(i)(5)(D))).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT UNDER MEDICARE OF INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5)(A) In the case of an individual who-- ``(i) at the time the individual first satisfies paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1836(a), is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in subparagraph (D)); or ``(ii) is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and immediately prior to such enrollment was an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, there shall be a special enrollment period described in subparagraph (B). ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. (b) Coverage Period for Certain Eligible Individuals.--Section 1838(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. (2) PHSA.--Section 2208 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (e) Updating COBRA Continuation Coverage Notifications.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall update the written notices required under section 606 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1166) to include an explanation of the full scope of the Medicare secondary payer rules under section 1862(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)), including how such rules apply with respect to COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)(5)(D))).

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT UNDER MEDICARE OF INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5)(A) In the case of an individual who-- ``(i) at the time the individual first satisfies paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1836(a), is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in subparagraph (D)); or ``(ii) is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and immediately prior to such enrollment was an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, there shall be a special enrollment period described in subparagraph (B). ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. (b) Coverage Period for Certain Eligible Individuals.--Section 1838(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. (2) PHSA.--Section 2208 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (e) Updating COBRA Continuation Coverage Notifications.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall update the written notices required under section 606 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1166) to include an explanation of the full scope of the Medicare secondary payer rules under section 1862(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)), including how such rules apply with respect to COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)(5)(D))).

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. (COBRA continues coverage through January 1, 2023.) (Sec. 2) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) and the individual is not eligible for such coverage, such COBSA continuation coverage shall not

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. (COBRA continues coverage through January 1, 2023.) (Sec. 2) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) and the individual is not eligible for such coverage, such COBSA continuation coverage shall not

H.R.5177

Agriculture and Food

Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act or the SPARK Act This bill expands automatic eligibility for free school lunches and breakfasts to include children who have been placed in kinship care with a relative or family friend with the involvement of the state child welfare agency. To enroll in the program, a family must document the child's status to the appropriate local educational agency.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

SPARK Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes.

SPARK Act Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act

Rep. Wild, Susan

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PA

This bill expands automatic eligibility for free school lunches and breakfasts to include children who have been placed in kinship care with a relative or family friend with the involvement of the state child welfare agency. To enroll in the program, a family must document the child's status to the appropriate local educational agency.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act or the SPARK Act - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Amends title IV (State Children's Health Insurance Program) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide

Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act or the SPARK Act - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Amends title IV (State Children's Health Insurance Program) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide

H.R.7229

Taxation

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act This bill classifies nonresidential real property and residential rental property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (2) Bonus depreciation not applicable.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than nonresidential real property and residential rental property)'' before the comma at the end. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. (b) Adjustment of Deduction To Provide Neutral Cost Recovery.-- Section 168 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Neutral Cost Recovery for Nonresidential Real Property and Residential Rental Property.-- ``(1) In general.--The deduction otherwise provided under section 167(a) with respect to nonresidential real property and residential rental property for any taxable year shall be equal to the product of such amount (determined without regard to this subsection) multiplied by the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio with respect to such property for such taxable year. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property.

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act

Rep. Walorski, Jackie

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This bill classifies nonresidential real property and residential rental property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (2) Bonus depreciation not applicable.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than nonresidential real property and residential rental property)'' before the comma at the end. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. (b) Adjustment of Deduction To Provide Neutral Cost Recovery.-- Section 168 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Neutral Cost Recovery for Nonresidential Real Property and Residential Rental Property.-- ``(1) In general.--The deduction otherwise provided under section 167(a) with respect to nonresidential real property and residential rental property for any taxable year shall be equal to the product of such amount (determined without regard to this subsection) multiplied by the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio with respect to such property for such taxable year. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (2) Bonus depreciation not applicable.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than nonresidential real property and residential rental property)'' before the comma at the end. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. (b) Adjustment of Deduction To Provide Neutral Cost Recovery.-- Section 168 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Neutral Cost Recovery for Nonresidential Real Property and Residential Rental Property.-- ``(1) In general.--The deduction otherwise provided under section 167(a) with respect to nonresidential real property and residential rental property for any taxable year shall be equal to the product of such amount (determined without regard to this subsection) multiplied by the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio with respect to such property for such taxable year. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. (Currently, the tax deduction for such property is equal to the product of the gross domestic product deflator and the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio.) Amends such Act to: (1) provide for a 20-

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. (Currently, the tax deduction for such property is equal to the product of the gross domestic product deflator and the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio.) Amends such Act to: (1) provide for a 20-

H.J.Res.86

Crime and Law Enforcement

This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 6, 2022 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Budd, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Long, Mr. McClintock, Mr. McKinley, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina, Mr. Norman, Mr. Perry, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Rosendale, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Steube, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Keller, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Fischbach, and Mr. Babin) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".

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 Department of Justice relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".

Rep. McClain, Lisa C.

R

MI

This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 6, 2022 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Budd, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Long, Mr. McClintock, Mr. McKinley, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina, Mr. Norman, Mr. Perry, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Rosendale, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Steube, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Keller, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Fischbach, and Mr. Babin) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 6, 2022 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Budd, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Long, Mr. McClintock, Mr. McKinley, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina, Mr. Norman, Mr. Perry, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Rosendale, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Steube, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Keller, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Fischbach, and Mr. Babin) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 6, 2022 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Budd, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Long, Mr. McClintock, Mr. McKinley, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina, Mr. Norman, Mr. Perry, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Rosendale, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Steube, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Keller, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Fischbach, and Mr. Babin) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 6, 2022 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Budd, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Long, Mr. McClintock, Mr. McKinley, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina, Mr. Norman, Mr. Perry, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Rosendale, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Steube, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Keller, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Fischbach, and Mr. Babin) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to ``Definition of `Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms'' (published at 87 Fed. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. Con. Res. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under the Federal criminal code of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) relating to the definition of "frame or receiver" and "firearm identification." In the House of Representatives May 6, 2022 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Bishop

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. Con. Res. 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under the Federal criminal code of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) relating to the definition of "frame or receiver" and "firearm identification." In the House of Representatives May 6, 2022 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Bishop

S.1482

Government Operations and Politics

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirement that federal agencies must submit at least one proposal for reducing direct spending before taking a discretionary administrative action that increases direct spending. Further, an agency must submit to the OMB its legal basis for concluding that a proposed administrative action is nondiscretionary and, therefore, not subject to this requirement.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``administrative action'' includes the issuance of a rule, demonstration, program notice, or guidance by an agency; (2) the term ``agency''-- (A) means-- (i) an ``Executive agency'', as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code; or (ii) a ``military department'', as defined under section 102 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) does not include the Government Accountability Office; (3) the term ``covered discretionary administrative action'' means a discretionary administrative action that would effect direct spending; (4) the term ``direct spending'' has the meaning given that term in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. SEC. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. SEC. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. (B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. (ii) No offset.--If the written notice regarding a proposed covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending does not include a proposal to offset the increased direct spending, the Director shall return the proposal to the agency for resubmission in accordance with this Act. (b) Nondiscretionary Actions.--If an agency determines that a proposed administrative action that would increase direct spending is required by statute and therefore is not a covered discretionary administrative action, before the agency takes further action with respect to the proposed administrative action, the head of the agency shall-- (1) submit to the Director a written opinion by the general counsel of the agency, or the equivalent employee of the agency, explaining that legal conclusion; and (2) consult with the Director regarding implementation of the proposed administrative action. (c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest. <all>

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021

A bill to increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go.

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021

Sen. Braun, Mike

R

IN

This bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirement that federal agencies must submit at least one proposal for reducing direct spending before taking a discretionary administrative action that increases direct spending. Further, an agency must submit to the OMB its legal basis for concluding that a proposed administrative action is nondiscretionary and, therefore, not subject to this requirement.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. SEC. 6. WAIVER.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. (B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. (c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``administrative action'' includes the issuance of a rule, demonstration, program notice, or guidance by an agency; (2) the term ``agency''-- (A) means-- (i) an ``Executive agency'', as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code; or (ii) a ``military department'', as defined under section 102 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) does not include the Government Accountability Office; (3) the term ``covered discretionary administrative action'' means a discretionary administrative action that would effect direct spending; (4) the term ``direct spending'' has the meaning given that term in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. SEC. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. SEC. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. (B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. (ii) No offset.--If the written notice regarding a proposed covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending does not include a proposal to offset the increased direct spending, the Director shall return the proposal to the agency for resubmission in accordance with this Act. (b) Nondiscretionary Actions.--If an agency determines that a proposed administrative action that would increase direct spending is required by statute and therefore is not a covered discretionary administrative action, before the agency takes further action with respect to the proposed administrative action, the head of the agency shall-- (1) submit to the Director a written opinion by the general counsel of the agency, or the equivalent employee of the agency, explaining that legal conclusion; and (2) consult with the Director regarding implementation of the proposed administrative action. (c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest. <all>

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021 - Requires the head of an executive agency or military department to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review written notice regarding a proposed administrative action that would increase direct spending. Requires such agency to include one or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake such an action. Requires the

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021 - Requires the head of an executive agency or military department to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review written notice regarding a proposed administrative action that would increase direct spending. Requires such agency to include one or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake such an action. Requires the

H.R.6578

International Affairs

Taiwan Representative Office Act This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to rename its office in Washington, DC, the Taiwan Representative Office. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship is unofficial, and TECRO is Taiwan's principal representative office in the United States.)

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Representative Office Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF AND REFERENCES TO TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE. (a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and the Six Assurances, to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, and, consistent with this policy, to rename the ``Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office'' in the United States as the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan. <all>

Taiwan Representative Office Act

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the "Taiwan Representative Office", and for other purposes.

Taiwan Representative Office Act

Rep. Curtis, John R.

R

UT

This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to rename its office in Washington, DC, the Taiwan Representative Office. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship is unofficial, and TECRO is Taiwan's principal representative office in the United States.)

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Representative Office Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF AND REFERENCES TO TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE. (a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and the Six Assurances, to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, and, consistent with this policy, to rename the ``Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office'' in the United States as the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan. <all>

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Representative Office Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF AND REFERENCES TO TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE. (a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and the Six Assurances, to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, and, consistent with this policy, to rename the ``Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office'' in the United States as the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan. <all>

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Representative Office Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF AND REFERENCES TO TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE. (a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and the Six Assurances, to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, and, consistent with this policy, to rename the ``Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office'' in the United States as the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan. <all>

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Representative Office Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF AND REFERENCES TO TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE. (a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and the Six Assurances, to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, and, consistent with this policy, to rename the ``Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office'' in the United States as the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan. <all>

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

To direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the ``Taiwan Representative Office'', and for other purposes. b) Renaming.--The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the ``Taiwan Representative Office''. (c) References.--If the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office is designated as the Taiwan Representative Office, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States Government to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office shall be deemed to be a reference to the Taiwan Representative Office, including for all official purposes of the Government of the United States, all courts of the United States, and any proceedings therein. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as entailing restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or altering the position of the United States with respect to the international status of Taiwan.

Taiwan Representative Office Act - Directs the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the Taiwan Representative Office. (Sec. 2) Declares it to be U.S. policy to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, nations, states, governments

Taiwan Representative Office Act - Directs the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office in Washington, DC, the Taiwan Representative Office. (Sec. 2) Declares it to be U.S. policy to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, nations, states, governments

S.3924

International Affairs

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act This bill extends through December 31, 2034, the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons involved in certain gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and significant acts of corruption.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''. <all>

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act

A bill to amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations.

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill extends through December 31, 2034, the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons involved in certain gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and significant acts of corruption.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''. <all>

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''. <all>

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''. <all>

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''. <all>

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

To amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations. Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2034''.

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act This bill amends the Global Magnitsk Human Rights Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations until December 31, 2034. The bill also revises the definition of "human rights violator" to include any person who: (1) has committed a violation of international human rights law; (2) is

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Extension Act This bill amends the Global Magnitsk Human Rights Act to extend the sunset for sanctions with respect to human rights violations until December 31, 2034. The bill also revises the definition of "human rights violator" to include any person who: (1) has committed a violation of international human rights law; (2) is

H.R.2367

Health

Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act or the SOBER Homes Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to study and make recommendations on recovery housing. Recovery housing refers to shared living environments free from alcohol and illicit drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. As part of the study, NASEM must identify relevant research and data gaps that hinder reporting on the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing. After publication of the study, the Department of Health and Human Services must contract with an appropriate entity to conduct research to fill those gaps.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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 ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. SEC. 2. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study, which may include a literature review and case studies as appropriate, on-- (1) the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing in the United States, including the availability in the United States of high-quality recovery housing and whether that availability meets the demand for such housing in the United States; and (2) State, Tribal, and local regulation and oversight of recovery housing. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. (4) Number of clients served, disaggregated to the extent possible by covered recovery housing serving-- (A) 6 or fewer recovering residents; (B) 10 to 13 recovering residents; and (C) 18 or more recovering residents. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS. Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section. <all>

SOBER Homes Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes.

SOBER Homes Act Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act

Rep. Levin, Mike

D

CA

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to study and make recommendations on recovery housing. Recovery housing refers to shared living environments free from alcohol and illicit drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. As part of the study, NASEM must identify relevant research and data gaps that hinder reporting on the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing. After publication of the study, the Department of Health and Human Services must contract with an appropriate entity to conduct research to fill those gaps.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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 ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. (4) Number of clients served, disaggregated to the extent possible by covered recovery housing serving-- (A) 6 or fewer recovering residents; (B) 10 to 13 recovering residents; and (C) 18 or more recovering residents. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS. Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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 ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. SEC. 2. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study, which may include a literature review and case studies as appropriate, on-- (1) the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing in the United States, including the availability in the United States of high-quality recovery housing and whether that availability meets the demand for such housing in the United States; and (2) State, Tribal, and local regulation and oversight of recovery housing. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. (4) Number of clients served, disaggregated to the extent possible by covered recovery housing serving-- (A) 6 or fewer recovering residents; (B) 10 to 13 recovering residents; and (C) 18 or more recovering residents. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS. Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act or the SOBER Homes Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) to study the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing in the United States, including the availability of high-quality recovery housing and whether

Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act or the SOBER Homes Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) to study the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing in the United States, including the availability of high-quality recovery housing and whether

H.R.8373

Health

Right to Contraception Act This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances access to contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Contraception Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Contraception.--The term ``contraception'' means an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. (2) Contraceptive.--The term ``contraceptive'' means any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, that is legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, such as oral contraceptives, long-acting reversible contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, internal and external condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings, or other contraceptives. (3) Government.--The term ``government'' includes each branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official of the United States or a State. (4) Health care provider.--The term ``health care provider'' means, with respect to a State, any entity or individual (including any physician, certified nurse-midwife, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and pharmacist) that is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (5) State.--The term ``State'' includes each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory and possession of the United States, and any subdivision of any of the foregoing, including any unit of local government, such as a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State. SEC. 3. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The right to contraception is a fundamental right, central to a person's privacy, health, wellbeing, dignity, liberty, equality, and ability to participate in the social and economic life of the Nation. (2) The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized the constitutional right to contraception. (3) In Griswold v. Connecticut (381 U.S. 479 (1965)), the Supreme Court first recognized the constitutional right for married people to use contraceptives. (4) In Eisenstadt v. Baird (405 U.S. 438 (1972)), the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional right of all people to legally access contraceptives regardless of marital status. (5) In Carey v. Population Services International (431 U.S. 678 (1977)), the Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional right to contraceptives for minors. (6) The right to contraception has been repeatedly recognized internationally as a human right. The United Nations Population Fund has published several reports outlining family planning as a basic human right that advances women's health, economic empowerment, and equality. (7) Access to contraceptives is internationally recognized by the World Health Organization as advancing other human rights such as the right to life, liberty, expression, health, work, and education. (8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. Contraception allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives. (9) Contraception is key to sexual and reproductive health. Contraception is critical to preventing unintended pregnancy and many contraceptives are highly effective in preventing and treating a wide array of often severe medical conditions and decrease the risk of certain cancers. (10) Family planning improves health outcomes for women, their families, and their communities and reduces rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. (11) The United States has a long history of reproductive coercion, including the childbearing forced upon enslaved women, as well as the forced sterilization of Black women, Puerto Rican women, indigenous women, immigrant women, and disabled women, and reproductive coercion continues to occur. (12) The right to make personal decisions about contraceptive use is important for all Americans, and is especially critical for historically marginalized groups, including Black, indigenous, and other people of color; immigrants; LGBTQ people; people with disabilities; people with low incomes; and people living in rural and underserved areas. Many people who are part of these marginalized groups already face barriers--exacerbated by social, political, economic, and environmental inequities--to comprehensive health care, including reproductive health care, that reduce their ability to make decisions about their health, families, and lives. (13) State and Federal policies governing pharmaceutical and insurance policies affect the accessibility of contraceptives, and the settings in which contraception services are delivered. (14) People engage in interstate commerce to access contraception services. (15) To provide contraception services, health care providers employ and obtain commercial services from doctors, nurses, and other personnel who engage in interstate commerce and travel across State lines. (16) Congress has the authority to enact this Act to protect access to contraception pursuant to-- (A) its powers under the Commerce Clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States; (B) its powers under section 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to enforce the provisions of section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment; and (C) its powers under the necessary and proper clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States. (17) Congress has used its authority in the past to protect and expand access to contraception information, products, and services. (18) In 1970, Congress established the family planning program under title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.), the only Federal grant program dedicated to family planning and related services, providing access to information, products, and services for contraception. (19) In 1972, Congress required the Medicaid program to cover family planning services and supplies, and the Medicaid program currently accounts for 75 percent of Federal funds spent on family planning. (20) In 2010, Congress enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) (referred to in this section as the ``ACA''). Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. (21) Despite the clearly established constitutional right to contraception, access to contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives and long-acting reversible contraceptives, has been obstructed across the United States in various ways by Federal and State governments. (22) As of 2022, at least 4 States tried to ban access to some or all contraceptives by restricting access to public funding for these products and services. Furthermore, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas have infringed on people's ability to access their contraceptive care by violating the free choice of provider requirement under the Medicaid program. (23) Providers' refusals to offer contraceptives and information related to contraception based on their own personal beliefs impede patients from obtaining their preferred method, with laws in 12 States as of the date of introduction of this Act specifically allowing health care providers to refuse to provide services related to contraception. (24) States have attempted to define abortion expansively so as to include contraceptives in State bans on abortion and have also restricted access to emergency contraception. (25) In June 2022, Justice Thomas, in his concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (597 U.S. __ (2022)), stated that the Supreme Court ``should reconsider all of this Court's substantive due process precedents, including Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell'' and that the Court has ``a duty to correct the error established in those precedents'' by overruling them. (26) In order to further public health and to combat efforts to restrict access to reproductive health care, congressional action is necessary to protect access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception for everyone, regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), income, disability, national origin, immigration status, or geography. SEC. 4. PERMITTED SERVICES. (a) General Rule.--A person has a statutory right under this Act to obtain contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and a health care provider has a corresponding right to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. (b) Limitations or Requirements.--The statutory rights specified in subsection (a) shall not be limited or otherwise infringed through any limitation or requirement that-- (1) expressly, effectively, implicitly, or as implemented singles out the provision of contraceptives, contraception, or contraception-related information; health care providers who provide contraceptives, contraception, or contraception-related information; or facilities in which contraceptives, contraception, or contraception-related information is provided; and (2) impedes access to contraceptives, contraception, or contraception-related information. (c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. SEC. 5. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. (a) In General.-- (1) General application.--Except as stated under subsection (b), this Act supersedes and applies to the law of the Federal Government and each State government, and the implementation of such law, whether statutory, common law, or otherwise, and whether adopted before or after the date of enactment of this Act, and neither the Federal Government nor any State government shall administer, implement, or enforce any law, rule, regulation, standard, or other provision having the force and effect of law that conflicts with any provision of this Act, notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.). (2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. (b) Limitations.--The provisions of this Act shall not supersede or otherwise affect any provision of Federal law relating to coverage under (and shall not be construed as requiring the provision of specific benefits under) group health plans or group or individual health insurance coverage or coverage under a Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f))), including coverage provided under section 1905(a)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(4)(C)) and section 2713 of Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-13). (c) Defense.--In any cause of action against an individual or entity who is subject to a limitation or requirement that violates this Act, in addition to the remedies specified in section 7, this Act shall also apply to, and may be raised as a defense by, such an individual or entity. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 6. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purposes of the Act. (b) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed-- (1) to authorize any government to interfere with a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives or information related to contraception or a patient's ability to obtain contraceptives or to engage in contraception; or (2) to permit or sanction the conduct of any sterilization procedure without the patient's voluntary and informed consent. (c) Other Individuals Considered as Government Officials.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be considered a government official for purposes of this Act. SEC. 7. ENFORCEMENT. (a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. The court shall hold unlawful and set aside the limitation or requirement if it is in violation of this Act. (b) Private Right of Action.-- (1) In general.--Any individual or entity, including any health care provider or patient, adversely affected by an alleged violation of this Act, may commence a civil action against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. The court shall hold unlawful and set aside the limitation or requirement if it is in violation of this Act. (2) Health care provider.--A health care provider may commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the provider's staff, and on behalf of the provider's patients who are or may be adversely affected by an alleged violation of this Act. (c) Equitable Relief.--In any action under this section, the court may award appropriate equitable relief, including temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief. (d) Costs.--In any action under this section, the court shall award costs of litigation, as well as reasonable attorney's fees, to any prevailing plaintiff. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. (e) Jurisdiction.--The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this Act and shall exercise the same without regard to whether the party aggrieved shall have exhausted any administrative or other remedies that may be provided for by law. (f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement. SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2022. Attest: Clerk. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8373 _______________________________________________________________________

Right to Contraception Act

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. To protect a person’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

Right to Contraception Act Right to Contraception Act

Rep. Manning, Kathy E.

D

NC

This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances access to contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Contraception Act''. 2. In this Act: (1) Contraception.--The term ``contraception'' means an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. 3. (2) The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized the constitutional right to contraception. The United Nations Population Fund has published several reports outlining family planning as a basic human right that advances women's health, economic empowerment, and equality. Contraception allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives. (11) The United States has a long history of reproductive coercion, including the childbearing forced upon enslaved women, as well as the forced sterilization of Black women, Puerto Rican women, indigenous women, immigrant women, and disabled women, and reproductive coercion continues to occur. (18) In 1970, Congress established the family planning program under title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq. Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. PERMITTED SERVICES. 5. 300gg-13). (c) Defense.--In any cause of action against an individual or entity who is subject to a limitation or requirement that violates this Act, in addition to the remedies specified in section 7, this Act shall also apply to, and may be raised as a defense by, such an individual or entity. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purposes of the Act. 7. The court shall hold unlawful and set aside the limitation or requirement if it is in violation of this Act. (c) Equitable Relief.--In any action under this section, the court may award appropriate equitable relief, including temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. (f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement. SEC. 8. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2022.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Contraception Act''. 2. In this Act: (1) Contraception.--The term ``contraception'' means an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. 3. (2) The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized the constitutional right to contraception. Contraception allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives. (11) The United States has a long history of reproductive coercion, including the childbearing forced upon enslaved women, as well as the forced sterilization of Black women, Puerto Rican women, indigenous women, immigrant women, and disabled women, and reproductive coercion continues to occur. (18) In 1970, Congress established the family planning program under title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq. Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. PERMITTED SERVICES. 5. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purposes of the Act. 7. (f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement. SEC. 8. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2022.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Contraception Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Contraception.--The term ``contraception'' means an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. (2) Contraceptive.--The term ``contraceptive'' means any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, that is legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, such as oral contraceptives, long-acting reversible contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, internal and external condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings, or other contraceptives. 3. FINDINGS. (2) The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized the constitutional right to contraception. The United Nations Population Fund has published several reports outlining family planning as a basic human right that advances women's health, economic empowerment, and equality. Contraception allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives. Contraception is critical to preventing unintended pregnancy and many contraceptives are highly effective in preventing and treating a wide array of often severe medical conditions and decrease the risk of certain cancers. (11) The United States has a long history of reproductive coercion, including the childbearing forced upon enslaved women, as well as the forced sterilization of Black women, Puerto Rican women, indigenous women, immigrant women, and disabled women, and reproductive coercion continues to occur. (15) To provide contraception services, health care providers employ and obtain commercial services from doctors, nurses, and other personnel who engage in interstate commerce and travel across State lines. (18) In 1970, Congress established the family planning program under title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq. Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. PERMITTED SERVICES. 5. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. (2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. 300gg-13). (c) Defense.--In any cause of action against an individual or entity who is subject to a limitation or requirement that violates this Act, in addition to the remedies specified in section 7, this Act shall also apply to, and may be raised as a defense by, such an individual or entity. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purposes of the Act. 7. ENFORCEMENT. The court shall hold unlawful and set aside the limitation or requirement if it is in violation of this Act. (2) Health care provider.--A health care provider may commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the provider's staff, and on behalf of the provider's patients who are or may be adversely affected by an alleged violation of this Act. (c) Equitable Relief.--In any action under this section, the court may award appropriate equitable relief, including temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. (f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement. SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2022. Attest: Clerk.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Contraception Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Contraception.--The term ``contraception'' means an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. (2) Contraceptive.--The term ``contraceptive'' means any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, that is legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, such as oral contraceptives, long-acting reversible contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, internal and external condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings, or other contraceptives. 3. FINDINGS. (2) The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized the constitutional right to contraception. The United Nations Population Fund has published several reports outlining family planning as a basic human right that advances women's health, economic empowerment, and equality. Contraception allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives. Contraception is critical to preventing unintended pregnancy and many contraceptives are highly effective in preventing and treating a wide array of often severe medical conditions and decrease the risk of certain cancers. (11) The United States has a long history of reproductive coercion, including the childbearing forced upon enslaved women, as well as the forced sterilization of Black women, Puerto Rican women, indigenous women, immigrant women, and disabled women, and reproductive coercion continues to occur. (15) To provide contraception services, health care providers employ and obtain commercial services from doctors, nurses, and other personnel who engage in interstate commerce and travel across State lines. (18) In 1970, Congress established the family planning program under title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq. (19) In 1972, Congress required the Medicaid program to cover family planning services and supplies, and the Medicaid program currently accounts for 75 percent of Federal funds spent on family planning. Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. (24) States have attempted to define abortion expansively so as to include contraceptives in State bans on abortion and have also restricted access to emergency contraception. (25) In June 2022, Justice Thomas, in his concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (597 U.S. __ (2022)), stated that the Supreme Court ``should reconsider all of this Court's substantive due process precedents, including Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell'' and that the Court has ``a duty to correct the error established in those precedents'' by overruling them. (26) In order to further public health and to combat efforts to restrict access to reproductive health care, congressional action is necessary to protect access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception for everyone, regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), income, disability, national origin, immigration status, or geography. PERMITTED SERVICES. 5. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. (2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. (b) Limitations.--The provisions of this Act shall not supersede or otherwise affect any provision of Federal law relating to coverage under (and shall not be construed as requiring the provision of specific benefits under) group health plans or group or individual health insurance coverage or coverage under a Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-13). (c) Defense.--In any cause of action against an individual or entity who is subject to a limitation or requirement that violates this Act, in addition to the remedies specified in section 7, this Act shall also apply to, and may be raised as a defense by, such an individual or entity. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect immediately upon the date of enactment of this Act. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purposes of the Act. 7. ENFORCEMENT. The court shall hold unlawful and set aside the limitation or requirement if it is in violation of this Act. (2) Health care provider.--A health care provider may commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the provider's staff, and on behalf of the provider's patients who are or may be adversely affected by an alleged violation of this Act. (c) Equitable Relief.--In any action under this section, the court may award appropriate equitable relief, including temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. (f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement. SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2022. Attest: Clerk. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8373 _______________________________________________________________________

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 3) Government.--The term ``government'' includes each branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official of the United States or a State. ( (5) State.--The term ``State'' includes each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory and possession of the United States, and any subdivision of any of the foregoing, including any unit of local government, such as a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State. 3) In Griswold v. Connecticut (381 U.S. 479 (1965)), the Supreme Court first recognized the constitutional right for married people to use contraceptives. ( (7) Access to contraceptives is internationally recognized by the World Health Organization as advancing other human rights such as the right to life, liberty, expression, health, work, and education. ( 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. Many people who are part of these marginalized groups already face barriers--exacerbated by social, political, economic, and environmental inequities--to comprehensive health care, including reproductive health care, that reduce their ability to make decisions about their health, families, and lives. ( 17) Congress has used its authority in the past to protect and expand access to contraception information, products, and services. ( ), the only Federal grant program dedicated to family planning and related services, providing access to information, products, and services for contraception. ( Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. ( (24) States have attempted to define abortion expansively so as to include contraceptives in State bans on abortion and have also restricted access to emergency contraception. ( 26) In order to further public health and to combat efforts to restrict access to reproductive health care, congressional action is necessary to protect access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception for everyone, regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), income, disability, national origin, immigration status, or geography. c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. 2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. ( b) Limitations.--The provisions of this Act shall not supersede or otherwise affect any provision of Federal law relating to coverage under (and shall not be construed as requiring the provision of specific benefits under) group health plans or group or individual health insurance coverage or coverage under a Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f))), including coverage provided under section 1905(a)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(4)(C)) and section 2713 of Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-13). ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Government Officials.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be considered a government official for purposes of this Act. (a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. d) Costs.--In any action under this section, the court shall award costs of litigation, as well as reasonable attorney's fees, to any prevailing plaintiff. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. ( f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 3) Government.--The term ``government'' includes each branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official of the United States or a State. ( 4) Health care provider.--The term ``health care provider'' means, with respect to a State, any entity or individual (including any physician, certified nurse-midwife, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and pharmacist) that is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( (4) In Eisenstadt v. Baird (405 U.S. 438 (1972)), the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional right of all people to legally access contraceptives regardless of marital status. ( 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. 9) Contraception is key to sexual and reproductive health. (13) State and Federal policies governing pharmaceutical and insurance policies affect the accessibility of contraceptives, and the settings in which contraception services are delivered. ( 14) People engage in interstate commerce to access contraception services. ( Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. ( Furthermore, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas have infringed on people's ability to access their contraceptive care by violating the free choice of provider requirement under the Medicaid program. ( 23) Providers' refusals to offer contraceptives and information related to contraception based on their own personal beliefs impede patients from obtaining their preferred method, with laws in 12 States as of the date of introduction of this Act specifically allowing health care providers to refuse to provide services related to contraception. ( (c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. ( (c) Defense.--In any cause of action against an individual or entity who is subject to a limitation or requirement that violates this Act, in addition to the remedies specified in section 7, this Act shall also apply to, and may be raised as a defense by, such an individual or entity. ( a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. (2) Health care provider.--A health care provider may commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the provider's staff, and on behalf of the provider's patients who are or may be adversely affected by an alleged violation of this Act. ( f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 3) Government.--The term ``government'' includes each branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official of the United States or a State. ( 4) Health care provider.--The term ``health care provider'' means, with respect to a State, any entity or individual (including any physician, certified nurse-midwife, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and pharmacist) that is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( (4) In Eisenstadt v. Baird (405 U.S. 438 (1972)), the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional right of all people to legally access contraceptives regardless of marital status. ( 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. 9) Contraception is key to sexual and reproductive health. (13) State and Federal policies governing pharmaceutical and insurance policies affect the accessibility of contraceptives, and the settings in which contraception services are delivered. ( 14) People engage in interstate commerce to access contraception services. ( Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. ( Furthermore, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas have infringed on people's ability to access their contraceptive care by violating the free choice of provider requirement under the Medicaid program. ( 23) Providers' refusals to offer contraceptives and information related to contraception based on their own personal beliefs impede patients from obtaining their preferred method, with laws in 12 States as of the date of introduction of this Act specifically allowing health care providers to refuse to provide services related to contraception. ( (c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. ( (c) Defense.--In any cause of action against an individual or entity who is subject to a limitation or requirement that violates this Act, in addition to the remedies specified in section 7, this Act shall also apply to, and may be raised as a defense by, such an individual or entity. ( a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. (2) Health care provider.--A health care provider may commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the provider's staff, and on behalf of the provider's patients who are or may be adversely affected by an alleged violation of this Act. ( f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 3) Government.--The term ``government'' includes each branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official of the United States or a State. ( (5) State.--The term ``State'' includes each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory and possession of the United States, and any subdivision of any of the foregoing, including any unit of local government, such as a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State. 3) In Griswold v. Connecticut (381 U.S. 479 (1965)), the Supreme Court first recognized the constitutional right for married people to use contraceptives. ( (7) Access to contraceptives is internationally recognized by the World Health Organization as advancing other human rights such as the right to life, liberty, expression, health, work, and education. ( 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. Many people who are part of these marginalized groups already face barriers--exacerbated by social, political, economic, and environmental inequities--to comprehensive health care, including reproductive health care, that reduce their ability to make decisions about their health, families, and lives. ( 17) Congress has used its authority in the past to protect and expand access to contraception information, products, and services. ( ), the only Federal grant program dedicated to family planning and related services, providing access to information, products, and services for contraception. ( Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. ( (24) States have attempted to define abortion expansively so as to include contraceptives in State bans on abortion and have also restricted access to emergency contraception. ( 26) In order to further public health and to combat efforts to restrict access to reproductive health care, congressional action is necessary to protect access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception for everyone, regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), income, disability, national origin, immigration status, or geography. c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. 2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. ( b) Limitations.--The provisions of this Act shall not supersede or otherwise affect any provision of Federal law relating to coverage under (and shall not be construed as requiring the provision of specific benefits under) group health plans or group or individual health insurance coverage or coverage under a Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f))), including coverage provided under section 1905(a)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(4)(C)) and section 2713 of Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-13). ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Government Officials.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be considered a government official for purposes of this Act. (a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. d) Costs.--In any action under this section, the court shall award costs of litigation, as well as reasonable attorney's fees, to any prevailing plaintiff. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. ( f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 3) Government.--The term ``government'' includes each branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official of the United States or a State. ( 4) Health care provider.--The term ``health care provider'' means, with respect to a State, any entity or individual (including any physician, certified nurse-midwife, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and pharmacist) that is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( (4) In Eisenstadt v. Baird (405 U.S. 438 (1972)), the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional right of all people to legally access contraceptives regardless of marital status. ( 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. 9) Contraception is key to sexual and reproductive health. (13) State and Federal policies governing pharmaceutical and insurance policies affect the accessibility of contraceptives, and the settings in which contraception services are delivered. ( 14) People engage in interstate commerce to access contraception services. ( Among other provisions, the ACA included provisions to expand the affordability and accessibility of contraception by requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for preventive services with no patient cost-sharing. ( Furthermore, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas have infringed on people's ability to access their contraceptive care by violating the free choice of provider requirement under the Medicaid program. ( 23) Providers' refusals to offer contraceptives and information related to contraception based on their own personal beliefs impede patients from obtaining their preferred method, with laws in 12 States as of the date of introduction of this Act specifically allowing health care providers to refuse to provide services related to contraception. ( (c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. APPLICABILITY AND PREEMPTION. ( (c) Defense.--In any cause of action against an individual or entity who is subject to a limitation or requirement that violates this Act, in addition to the remedies specified in section 7, this Act shall also apply to, and may be raised as a defense by, such an individual or entity. ( a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. (2) Health care provider.--A health care provider may commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the provider's staff, and on behalf of the provider's patients who are or may be adversely affected by an alleged violation of this Act. ( f) Abrogation of State Immunity.--Neither a State that enforces or maintains, nor a government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) who is permitted to implement or enforce any limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be immune under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other source of law, from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction challenging that limitation or requirement.

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. ( 17) Congress has used its authority in the past to protect and expand access to contraception information, products, and services. ( ), c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. 2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Government Officials.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be considered a government official for purposes of this Act. (a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. (

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 14) People engage in interstate commerce to access contraception services. ( Furthermore, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas have infringed on people's ability to access their contraceptive care by violating the free choice of provider requirement under the Medicaid program. ( ( (c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. (

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. ( 17) Congress has used its authority in the past to protect and expand access to contraception information, products, and services. ( ), c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. 2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Government Officials.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be considered a government official for purposes of this Act. (a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. (

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 14) People engage in interstate commerce to access contraception services. ( Furthermore, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas have infringed on people's ability to access their contraceptive care by violating the free choice of provider requirement under the Medicaid program. ( ( (c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. (

To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. 8) Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people's ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. ( 17) Congress has used its authority in the past to protect and expand access to contraception information, products, and services. ( ), c) Exception.--To defend against a claim that a limitation or requirement violates a health care provider's or patient's statutory rights under subsection (b), a party must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that-- (1) the limitation or requirement significantly advances access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; and (2) access to contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception or the health of patients cannot be advanced by a less restrictive alternative measure or action. 2) Subsequently enacted federal legislation.--Federal statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this Act is subject to this Act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this Act. ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Government Officials.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation or requirement that violates section 4 shall be considered a government official for purposes of this Act. (a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any State that violates, or against any government official (including a person described in section 6(c)) that implements or enforces a limitation or requirement that violates, section 4. A plaintiff shall not be liable to a defendant for costs or attorney's fees in any non-frivolous action under this section. (

Right to Contraception Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to declare that the right to contraception is a fundamental right, central to a person's privacy, health, wellbeing, dignity, liberty, equality, and ability to participate in the social and economic life of the United States. (Sec. 3) Prohibits the use of federal funds for any state or local government This bill declares that a person has a statutory right to obtain contraceptives and to engage in contraception and a health care provider has a corresponding right to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. Neither the federal government nor any state government shall administer, implement, or enforce any law, rule, regulation, standard, or other provision having the force and effect of law that conflicts with any Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Attorney General to commence a civil action against any state that violates, or against any government official that implements or enforces, a limitation or requirement that violates title IV (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. (Sec. 7) Authorizes a health care provider to commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the

Right to Contraception Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to declare that the right to contraception is a fundamental right, central to a person's privacy, health, wellbeing, dignity, liberty, equality, and ability to participate in the social and economic life of the United States. (Sec. 3) Prohibits the use of federal funds for any state or local government This bill declares that a person has a statutory right to obtain contraceptives and to engage in contraception and a health care provider has a corresponding right to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. Neither the federal government nor any state government shall administer, implement, or enforce any law, rule, regulation, standard, or other provision having the force and effect of law that conflicts with any Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Attorney General to commence a civil action against any state that violates, or against any government official that implements or enforces, a limitation or requirement that violates title IV (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. (Sec. 7) Authorizes a health care provider to commence an action for relief on its own behalf, on behalf of the

H.R.342

Armed Forces and National Security

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021 This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, with all proceeds benefitting the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (c) Other Terms and Conditions.--The issuance and sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to subsection (b) and the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds.-- (A) In general.--All amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of funding the operations of the program described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Stamp depictions.--Stamps issued under this Act shall depict PFC Garfield M. Langhorn. (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code. <all>

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes.

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M.

R

NY

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, with all proceeds benefitting the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (c) Other Terms and Conditions.--The issuance and sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to subsection (b) and the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds.-- (A) In general.--All amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of funding the operations of the program described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Stamp depictions.--Stamps issued under this Act shall depict PFC Garfield M. Langhorn. (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code. <all>

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (c) Other Terms and Conditions.--The issuance and sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to subsection (b) and the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds.-- (A) In general.--All amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of funding the operations of the program described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Stamp depictions.--Stamps issued under this Act shall depict PFC Garfield M. Langhorn. (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code. <all>

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021 - Directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostally stamp in commemoration of the life and sacrifice of Private First Class (later, Sergeant) Garfield MacLennan (PFC), who died during the Battle of Plei Djereng in

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021 - Directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostally stamp in commemoration of the life and sacrifice of Private First Class (later, Sergeant) Garfield MacLennan (PFC), who died during the Battle of Plei Djereng in

H.R.6681

Finance and Financial Sector

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. All sales of coins issued under this bill shall include a surcharge which shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, dedicated on May 30, 1922. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. (3) The most visited monument on the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial provides visitors with a grand view of the Mall and meaningful and inspiring way to experience President Lincoln and his legacy. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. (5) Since 2007, the Trust for the National Mall has been the leading nonprofit nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Mall and Memorial Parks division of the National Park Service dedicated to bringing private and public resources and public awareness to support the preservation, restoration, and enrichment of the National Mall. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. (6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. (2) Designation and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this Act only during the calendar year beginning on January 1, 2023. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin. (b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. <all>

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial.

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act

Rep. LaHood, Darin

R

IL

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. All sales of coins issued under this bill shall include a surcharge which shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. 3. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. 3. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. (5) Since 2007, the Trust for the National Mall has been the leading nonprofit nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Mall and Memorial Parks division of the National Park Service dedicated to bringing private and public resources and public awareness to support the preservation, restoration, and enrichment of the National Mall. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. (2) Designation and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, dedicated on May 30, 1922. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. (3) The most visited monument on the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial provides visitors with a grand view of the Mall and meaningful and inspiring way to experience President Lincoln and his legacy. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. (5) Since 2007, the Trust for the National Mall has been the leading nonprofit nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Mall and Memorial Parks division of the National Park Service dedicated to bringing private and public resources and public awareness to support the preservation, restoration, and enrichment of the National Mall. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. (6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. (2) Designation and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this Act only during the calendar year beginning on January 1, 2023. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin. (b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 silver coins emblematic of the 100th anniversary (2023) of the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to be paid for by the Trust for the National Park System (the Trust) in collaboration

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 silver coins emblematic of the 100th anniversary (2023) of the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to be paid for by the Trust for the National Park System (the Trust) in collaboration

H.R.7001

Government Operations and Politics

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022 This bill makes employment protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) applicable to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reservists who deploy to major disaster and emergency sites. It allows such reservists to claim such rights under USERRA even if they do not provide notice of their absence from work due to deployment.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. (b) Modification of Exception for Requirement for Members of Uniformed Services To Provide Notice to Employers To Obtain Certain Employment and Reemployment Rights.--Section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence; (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``No notice''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) A determination of military necessity for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be made-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; ``(B) for persons performing service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f) and as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)), by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as described in sections 327(j)(2) and 306(d)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''. <all>

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022

Rep. Titus, Dina

D

NV

This bill makes employment protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) applicable to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reservists who deploy to major disaster and emergency sites. It allows such reservists to claim such rights under USERRA even if they do not provide notice of their absence from work due to deployment.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. (b) Modification of Exception for Requirement for Members of Uniformed Services To Provide Notice to Employers To Obtain Certain Employment and Reemployment Rights.--Section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence; (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``No notice''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) A determination of military necessity for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be made-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; ``(B) for persons performing service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f) and as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)), by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as described in sections 327(j)(2) and 306(d)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''. <all>

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. (b) Modification of Exception for Requirement for Members of Uniformed Services To Provide Notice to Employers To Obtain Certain Employment and Reemployment Rights.--Section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence; (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``No notice''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) A determination of military necessity for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be made-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; ``(B) for persons performing service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f) and as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)), by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as described in sections 327(j)(2) and 306(d)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''. <all>

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Prohibits giving notice of service by necessity of service to perform service to FEMA under the Federal Employees'

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Prohibits giving notice of service by necessity of service to perform service to FEMA under the Federal Employees'

S.3226

Agriculture and Food

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act of 2021 This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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 ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. (a) In General.--Section 17(d)(3)(C) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)(C)) is amended-- (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Physical presence'' and inserting ``Presence''; (2) in clause (i), by striking ``physically present at each certification or recertification determination'' and inserting ``present at each certification or recertification, either in person or through video technology permitting 2-way, real-time interactive communications,''; and (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking ``an infant or child'' and inserting ``any eligible individual''; (B) by redesignating subclauses (I) through (III) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; and (C) by inserting before subclause (II) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(I) any eligible individual-- ``(aa) who completes the certification process through a telephone appointment or other remote technology; and ``(bb) for whom all necessary certification information is obtained not more than 90 days before or after the certification appointment;''. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). SEC. 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). SEC. 4. ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN WIC TECHNOLOGIES. Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data. <all>

MODERN WIC Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.

MODERN WIC Act of 2021 More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

D

NY

This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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 ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). 4. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' 4. SEC. 5. (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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 ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. 1786(d)(3)(C)) is amended-- (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Physical presence'' and inserting ``Presence''; (2) in clause (i), by striking ``physically present at each certification or recertification determination'' and inserting ``present at each certification or recertification, either in person or through video technology permitting 2-way, real-time interactive communications,''; and (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking ``an infant or child'' and inserting ``any eligible individual''; (B) by redesignating subclauses (I) through (III) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; and (C) by inserting before subclause (II) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(I) any eligible individual-- ``(aa) who completes the certification process through a telephone appointment or other remote technology; and ``(bb) for whom all necessary certification information is obtained not more than 90 days before or after the certification appointment;''. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). 4. ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN WIC TECHNOLOGIES. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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 ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. (a) In General.--Section 17(d)(3)(C) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)(C)) is amended-- (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Physical presence'' and inserting ``Presence''; (2) in clause (i), by striking ``physically present at each certification or recertification determination'' and inserting ``present at each certification or recertification, either in person or through video technology permitting 2-way, real-time interactive communications,''; and (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking ``an infant or child'' and inserting ``any eligible individual''; (B) by redesignating subclauses (I) through (III) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; and (C) by inserting before subclause (II) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(I) any eligible individual-- ``(aa) who completes the certification process through a telephone appointment or other remote technology; and ``(bb) for whom all necessary certification information is obtained not more than 90 days before or after the certification appointment;''. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). SEC. 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). SEC. 4. ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN WIC TECHNOLOGIES. Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 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. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WICWIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) to permit such certifications to be conducted either in person or through

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WICWIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) to permit such certifications to be conducted either in person or through

H.R.4276

Immigration

Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2021 This bill provides for temporary protected status (TPS) for qualifying Hong Kong residents and contains other immigration-related provisions. Hong Kong shall be treated as a TPS-designated territory for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment. (Qualifying nationals of a TPS-designated territory or country may not be removed from the United States and shall have employment authorization while the designation is in effect.) Furthermore, Hong Kong shall be treated as separate from China for the purposes of various numerical limitations on immigrant visas. (In the treaty that transferred sovereignty of Hong Kong to China, China pledged that Hong Kong "will enjoy a high degree of autonomy.") The bill also establishes Priority Hong Kong Resident status for qualified individuals. To obtain such status, an individual must meet certain requirements, such as having resided in Hong Kong for at least ten years as of the day of this bill's enactment and not having citizenship in any jurisdiction other than China, Hong Kong, or Macau. For seeking refugee status or asylum, a Priority Hong Kong Resident may establish a well-founded fear of persecution based on various factors, such as fear based on the individual's significant role in certain protests against China's encroachment into Hong Kong's autonomy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of State may provide special immigrant status to an eligible Priority Hong Kong Resident with a bachelor's or graduate degree if DHS determines that doing so would provide a significant benefit to the United States.

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Joint declaration.--The term ``Joint Declaration'' means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, signed on December 19, 1984, and entered into force on May 27, 1985. (2) Priority hong kong resident.--The term ``Priority Hong Kong resident'' means-- (A) a permanent resident of Hong Kong who-- (i) holds no right to citizenship in any country or jurisdiction other than the People's Republic of China (referred to in this Act as ``PRC''), Hong Kong, or Macau as of the date of enactment of this Act; (ii) has resided in Hong Kong for not less than the last 10 years as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (iii) has been designated by the Secretary of State or Secretary of Homeland Security as having met the requirements of this subparagraph, in accordance with the procedures described in section 7 of this Act; or (B) the spouse of a person described in subparagraph (A), or the child of such person as such term is defined in section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)), except that a child shall be an unmarried person under twenty-seven years of age. (3) Hong kong national security law.--The term ``Hong Kong National Security Law'' means the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that was passed unanimously by the National People's Congress and signed by President Xi Jinping on June 30, 2020, and promulgated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (referred to in this Act as ``Hong Kong SAR'') on July 1, 2020. (4) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. SEC. 3. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Hong Kong National Security Law promulgated on July 1, 2020-- (A) contravenes the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (referred to in this Act as ``the Basic Law'') that provides in Article 23 that the Legislative Council of Hong Kong shall enact legislation related to national security; (B) violates the PRC's commitments under international law, as defined by the Joint Declaration; and (C) causes severe and irreparable damage to the ``one country, two systems'' principle and further erodes global confidence in the PRC's commitment to international law. (2) On July 14, 2020, in response to the promulgation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, President Trump signed an Executive order on Hong Kong normalization that, among other policy actions, suspended the special treatment of Hong Kong persons under U.S. law with respect to the issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. (3) The United States has a long and proud history as a destination for refugees and asylees fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. (4) The United States also shares deep social, cultural, and economic ties with the people of Hong Kong, including a shared commitment to democracy, to the rule of law, and to the protection of human rights. (5) The United States has sheltered, protected, and welcomed individuals who have fled authoritarian regimes, including citizens from the PRC following the violent June 4, 1989, crackdown in Tiananmen Square, deepening ties between the people of the United States and those individuals seeking to contribute to a free, open society founded on democracy, human rights, and the respect for the rule of law. (6) The United States has reaped enormous economic, cultural, and strategic benefits from welcoming successive generations of scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs, artists, intellectuals, and other freedom-loving people fleeing fascism, communism, violent Islamist extremism, and other repressive ideologies, including in the cases of Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and Soviet-controlled Central Europe, Cuba, Vietnam, and Iran. (7) A major asymmetric advantage of the United States in its long-term strategic competition with the Communist Party of China is the ability of people from every country in the world, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, or religion, to immigrate to the United States and become American citizens. SEC. 4. STATEMENT OF POLICY. It is the policy of the United States-- (1) to reaffirm the principles and objectives set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102- 383), namely that-- (A) the United States has ``a strong interest in the continued vitality, prosperity, and stability of Hong Kong''; (B) ``support for democratization is a fundamental principle of United States foreign policy'' and therefore ``naturally applies to United States policy toward Hong Kong''; (C) ``the human rights of the people of Hong Kong are of great importance to the United States and are directly relevant to United States interests in Hong Kong and serve as a basis for Hong Kong's continued economic prosperity''; and (D) Hong Kong must remain sufficiently autonomous from the PRC to ``justify treatment under a particular law of the United States, or any provision thereof, different from that accorded the People's Republic of China''; (2) to continue to support the high degree of autonomy and fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong, as enumerated by-- (A) the Joint Declaration; (B) the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, done at New York December 19, 1966; and (C) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, done at Paris December 10, 1948; (3) to continue to support the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong, including the ``ultimate aim'' of the selection of the Chief Executive and all members of the Legislative Council by universal suffrage, as articulated in the Basic Law; (4) to urge the Government of the PRC, despite its recent actions, to uphold its commitments to Hong Kong, including allowing the people of Hong Kong to govern Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy and without undue interference, and ensuring that Hong Kong voters freely enjoy the right to elect the Chief Executive and all members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council by universal suffrage; (5) to support the establishment of a genuine democratic option to freely and fairly nominate and elect the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, and the establishment of open and direct democratic elections for all members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council; (6) to support the robust exercise by residents of Hong Kong of the rights to free speech, the press, and other fundamental freedoms, as provided by the Basic Law, the Joint Declaration, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; (7) to support freedom from arbitrary or unlawful arrest, detention, or imprisonment for all Hong Kong residents, as provided by the Basic Law, the Joint Declaration, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; (8) to draw international attention to any violations by the Government of the PRC of the fundamental rights of the people of Hong Kong, as provided by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and any encroachment upon the autonomy guaranteed to Hong Kong by the Basic Law and the Joint Declaration; (9) to protect United States citizens and long-term permanent residents living in Hong Kong, as well as people visiting and transiting through Hong Kong; (10) to maintain the economic and cultural ties that provide significant benefits to both the United States and Hong Kong, including the reinstatement of the Fulbright exchange program with regard to Hong Kong at the earliest opportunity; (11) to coordinate with allies, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, to promote democracy and human rights in Hong Kong; and (12) to welcome and protect in the United States residents of Hong Kong fleeing persecution or otherwise seeking a safe haven from violations by the Government of the PRC of the fundamental rights of the people of Hong Kong. SEC. 5. TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) Designation.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a), Hong Kong shall be treated as if it had been designated under subsection (b)(1)(C) of that section, subject to the provisions of this section. (2) Period of designation.--The initial period of the designation referred to in paragraph (1) shall be for the 18- month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Aliens Eligible.--As a result of the designation made under subsection (a), an alien is deemed to satisfy the requirements under paragraph (1) of section 244(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)), subject to paragraph (3) of such section, if the alien-- (1) was a permanent resident of Hong Kong at the time such individual arrived into the United States and is a national of the PRC (or in the case of an individual having no nationality, is a person who last habitually resided in Hong Kong); (2) has been continuously physically present in the United States since the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) is admissible as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2)(A) of such section, and is not ineligible for temporary protected status under paragraph (2)(B) of such section; and (4) registers for temporary protected status in a manner established by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. (2) Treatment upon return.--An alien returning to the United States in accordance with an authorization described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as any other returning alien provided temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a). (d) Fee.-- (1) In general.--In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to charge and collect a fee of $360 for each application for temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act by a person who is only eligible for such status by reason of subsection (a). (2) Waiver.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit aliens to apply for a waiver of any fees associated with filing an application referred to in paragraph (1). SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF HONG KONG RESIDENTS FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the 5 fiscal year period beginning on the first day of the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act, Hong Kong shall continue to be considered a foreign state separate and apart from the PRC as mandated under section 103 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-649) for purposes of the numerical limitations on immigrant visas under sections 201, 202, and 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, and 1153). SEC. 7. VERIFICATION OF HONG KONG PRIORITY RESIDENTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall publish in the Federal Register, an interim final rule establishing procedures for designation of Hong Kong Priority Residents. Notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the rule shall be effective, on an interim basis, immediately upon publication, but may be subject to change and revision after public notice and opportunity for comment. The Secretary of State shall finalize such rule not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. Such rule shall establish procedures-- (1) for individuals to register with any United States embassy or consulate outside of the United States, or with the Department of Homeland Security in the United States, and request designation as a Priority Hong Kong Resident; and (2) for the appropriate Secretary to verify the residency of registered individuals and designate those who qualify as Priority Hong Kong Residents. (b) Documentation.--The procedures described in subsection (a) shall include the collection of-- (1) biometric data; (2) copies of birth certificates, residency cards, and other documentation establishing residency; and (3) other personal information, data, and records deemed appropriate by the Secretary. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary and the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and the Judiciary detailing plans to implement the requirements described in this subsection. (e) Protection for Refugees.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a Priority Hong Kong Resident from seeking refugee status under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) or requesting asylum under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158). SEC. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--On an annual basis, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees, detailing for the previous fiscal year-- (1) the number of Hong Kong SAR residents who have applied for U.S. visas or immigration benefits, disaggregated by visa type or immigration benefit, including asylum, refugee status, temporary protected status, and lawful permanent residence; (2) the number of approvals, denials, or rejections of applicants for visas or immigration benefits described in paragraph (1), disaggregated by visa type or immigration benefit and basis for denial; (3) the number of pending refugee and asylum applications for Hong Kong SAR residents, and the length of time and reason for which such applications have been pending; and (4) other matters deemed relevant by the Secretaries relating to efforts to protect and facilitate the resettlement of refugees and victims of persecution in Hong Kong. (b) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and published on a text-searchable, publicly available website of the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security. SEC. 9. STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON HONG KONG. (a) In General.--It is the policy of the United States-- (1) to support the people of Hong Kong by providing safe haven to Hong Kong SAR residents who are nationals of the PRC following the enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law that places certain Hong Kong persons at risk of persecution; and (2) to encourage like-minded nations to make similar accommodations for Hong Kong people fleeing persecution by the Government of the PRC. (b) Plan.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall develop a plan to engage with other nations, including the United Kingdom, on cooperative efforts to-- (1) provide refugee and asylum protections for victims of, and individuals with a fear of, persecution in Hong Kong, either by Hong Kong authorities or other authorities acting on behalf of the PRC; (2) enhance protocols to facilitate the resettlement of refugees and displaced persons from Hong Kong; (3) identify and prevent the exploitation of immigration and visa policies and procedures by corrupt officials; and (4) expedite the sharing of information, as appropriate, related to the refusal of individual applications for visas or other travel documents submitted by residents of the Hong Kong SAR based on-- (A) national security or related grounds under section 212(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)); or (B) fraud or misrepresentation under section 212(a)(6)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(C)). (c) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit a report on the plan described in subsection (b) to the appropriate congressional committees. SEC. 10. REFUGEE STATUS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG. (a) In General.--Aliens described in subsection (b) may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under sections 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) or asylum under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), that such alien has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion by asserting such a fear and a credible basis for concern about the possibility of such persecution. (b) Aliens Described.-- (1) In general.--An alien is described in this subsection if such alien-- (A) is a Priority Hong Kong Resident and-- (i) had a significant role in a civil society organization supportive of the protests in 2019 and 2020 related to the Hong Kong National Security Law and the encroachment on the autonomy of Hong Kong by the PRC; (ii) was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted of an offense arising from their participation in an action as described in section 206(b)(2) of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5726(b)(2)) that was not violent in nature; or (iii) has had their citizenship, nationality, or residency revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a))); (B) is a Priority Hong Kong Resident spouse or child of an alien described in subparagraph (A); or (C) is the parent of an alien described in subparagraph (A), if such parent is a citizen of the PRC and no other foreign state. (2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. (3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. (c) Age Out Protections.--For purposes of this section, a determination of whether an alien is a child shall be made using the age of the alien on the date an application for refugee or asylum status, in which the alien is a named beneficiary, is filed with the Secretary of Homeland Security. (d) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against the numerical limitation on refugees established in accordance with the procedures described in section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157). (e) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to applications submitted under this section-- (A) the total number of refugee and asylum applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants for refugee status or asylum pending-- (i) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (ii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iii) the completion of security checks; (C) the number of approvals, referrals including the source of the referral, denials of applications for refugee status or asylum, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial; and (D) the number of refugee circuit rides to interview populations that would include Hong Kong SAR completed in the last 90 days, and the number planned for the subsequent 90-day period. (3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (4) Public reports.--The Secretary of State shall make each report submitted under this subsection available to the public on the internet website of the Department of State. SEC. 11. ADMISSION FOR CERTAIN HIGHLY SKILLED HONG KONG RESIDENTS. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Homeland Security, or, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may provide an alien described in subsection (b) with the status of a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)), if the alien-- (1) or an agent acting on behalf of the alien, submits a petition for classification under section 203(b)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)); (2) is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa; (3) is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence (excluding the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. (a)(4))); and (4) clears a background check and appropriate screening, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (b) Aliens Described.-- (1) Principal aliens.--An alien is described in this subsection if-- (A) the alien-- (i) is a Hong Kong Priority Resident; and (ii) has earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an institution of higher education; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would provide a significant benefit to the United States. (2) Spouses and children.--An alien is described in this subsection if the alien is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in paragraph (1). (c) Numerical Limitations.-- (1) In general.--The total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section may not exceed 5,000 per year for each of the 5 fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. The Secretary of Homeland Security may, in consultation with the Secretary of State, prioritize the issuance of visas to individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, health care, or medicine. (2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1153, and 1157). (d) Eligibility for Admission Under Other Classification.--No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this section solely because such alien qualifies as an immediate relative or is eligible for any other immigrant classification. (e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (2) Exception.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the relevant Federal agencies may take additional time to process applications described in paragraph (1) if satisfaction of national security concerns requires such additional time, provided that the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the designee of the Secretary, has determined that the applicant meets the requirements for status as a special immigrant under this section and has so notified the applicant. SEC. 12. TERMINATION. Except as provided in section 6 of this Act, this Act shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act of 2021

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes.

Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act of 2021

Rep. Malinowski, Tom

D

NJ

This bill provides for temporary protected status (TPS) for qualifying Hong Kong residents and contains other immigration-related provisions. Hong Kong shall be treated as a TPS-designated territory for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment. (Qualifying nationals of a TPS-designated territory or country may not be removed from the United States and shall have employment authorization while the designation is in effect.) Furthermore, Hong Kong shall be treated as separate from China for the purposes of various numerical limitations on immigrant visas. (In the treaty that transferred sovereignty of Hong Kong to China, China pledged that Hong Kong "will enjoy a high degree of autonomy.") The bill also establishes Priority Hong Kong Resident status for qualified individuals. To obtain such status, an individual must meet certain requirements, such as having resided in Hong Kong for at least ten years as of the day of this bill's enactment and not having citizenship in any jurisdiction other than China, Hong Kong, or Macau. For seeking refugee status or asylum, a Priority Hong Kong Resident may establish a well-founded fear of persecution based on various factors, such as fear based on the individual's significant role in certain protests against China's encroachment into Hong Kong's autonomy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of State may provide special immigrant status to an eligible Priority Hong Kong Resident with a bachelor's or graduate degree if DHS determines that doing so would provide a significant benefit to the United States.

2. For purposes of this Act: (1) Joint declaration.--The term ``Joint Declaration'' means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, signed on December 19, 1984, and entered into force on May 27, 1985. (3) Hong kong national security law.--The term ``Hong Kong National Security Law'' means the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that was passed unanimously by the National People's Congress and signed by President Xi Jinping on June 30, 2020, and promulgated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (referred to in this Act as ``Hong Kong SAR'') on July 1, 2020. (4) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. 3. (4) The United States also shares deep social, cultural, and economic ties with the people of Hong Kong, including a shared commitment to democracy, to the rule of law, and to the protection of human rights. 4. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 5. TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. 1254a). 6. 7. VERIFICATION OF HONG KONG PRIORITY RESIDENTS. The Secretary of State shall finalize such rule not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 9. 10. (a) In General.--Aliens described in subsection (b) may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under sections 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), that such alien has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion by asserting such a fear and a credible basis for concern about the possibility of such persecution. 1157). (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to applications submitted under this section-- (A) the total number of refugee and asylum applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants for refugee status or asylum pending-- (i) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (ii) an interview with U.S. The Secretary of Homeland Security may, in consultation with the Secretary of State, prioritize the issuance of visas to individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, health care, or medicine. (2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. SEC.

2. (3) Hong kong national security law.--The term ``Hong Kong National Security Law'' means the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that was passed unanimously by the National People's Congress and signed by President Xi Jinping on June 30, 2020, and promulgated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (referred to in this Act as ``Hong Kong SAR'') on July 1, 2020. (4) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. 3. 4. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 5. TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. 1254a). 6. 7. VERIFICATION OF HONG KONG PRIORITY RESIDENTS. The Secretary of State shall finalize such rule not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 9. 10. (a) In General.--Aliens described in subsection (b) may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under sections 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), that such alien has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion by asserting such a fear and a credible basis for concern about the possibility of such persecution. 1157). (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to applications submitted under this section-- (A) the total number of refugee and asylum applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants for refugee status or asylum pending-- (i) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (ii) an interview with U.S. The Secretary of Homeland Security may, in consultation with the Secretary of State, prioritize the issuance of visas to individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, health care, or medicine. SEC.

SHORT TITLE. 2. For purposes of this Act: (1) Joint declaration.--The term ``Joint Declaration'' means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, signed on December 19, 1984, and entered into force on May 27, 1985. 1101(b)(1)), except that a child shall be an unmarried person under twenty-seven years of age. (3) Hong kong national security law.--The term ``Hong Kong National Security Law'' means the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that was passed unanimously by the National People's Congress and signed by President Xi Jinping on June 30, 2020, and promulgated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (referred to in this Act as ``Hong Kong SAR'') on July 1, 2020. (4) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. 3. (4) The United States also shares deep social, cultural, and economic ties with the people of Hong Kong, including a shared commitment to democracy, to the rule of law, and to the protection of human rights. 4. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 5. TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. 1254a). 6. 1151, 1152, and 1153). 7. VERIFICATION OF HONG KONG PRIORITY RESIDENTS. The Secretary of State shall finalize such rule not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 9. STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON HONG KONG. 10. (a) In General.--Aliens described in subsection (b) may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under sections 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), that such alien has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion by asserting such a fear and a credible basis for concern about the possibility of such persecution. 1101(a))); (B) is a Priority Hong Kong Resident spouse or child of an alien described in subparagraph (A); or (C) is the parent of an alien described in subparagraph (A), if such parent is a citizen of the PRC and no other foreign state. (3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. 1157). (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to applications submitted under this section-- (A) the total number of refugee and asylum applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants for refugee status or asylum pending-- (i) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (ii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iii) the completion of security checks; (C) the number of approvals, referrals including the source of the referral, denials of applications for refugee status or asylum, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial; and (D) the number of refugee circuit rides to interview populations that would include Hong Kong SAR completed in the last 90 days, and the number planned for the subsequent 90-day period. 11. The Secretary of Homeland Security may, in consultation with the Secretary of State, prioritize the issuance of visas to individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, health care, or medicine. (2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. SEC. 12.

SHORT TITLE. 2. For purposes of this Act: (1) Joint declaration.--The term ``Joint Declaration'' means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, signed on December 19, 1984, and entered into force on May 27, 1985. 1101(b)(1)), except that a child shall be an unmarried person under twenty-seven years of age. (3) Hong kong national security law.--The term ``Hong Kong National Security Law'' means the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that was passed unanimously by the National People's Congress and signed by President Xi Jinping on June 30, 2020, and promulgated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (referred to in this Act as ``Hong Kong SAR'') on July 1, 2020. (4) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. 3. (4) The United States also shares deep social, cultural, and economic ties with the people of Hong Kong, including a shared commitment to democracy, to the rule of law, and to the protection of human rights. (6) The United States has reaped enormous economic, cultural, and strategic benefits from welcoming successive generations of scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs, artists, intellectuals, and other freedom-loving people fleeing fascism, communism, violent Islamist extremism, and other repressive ideologies, including in the cases of Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and Soviet-controlled Central Europe, Cuba, Vietnam, and Iran. 4. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 5. TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. (2) Period of designation.--The initial period of the designation referred to in paragraph (1) shall be for the 18- month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a). 6. 1151, 1152, and 1153). 7. VERIFICATION OF HONG KONG PRIORITY RESIDENTS. The Secretary of State shall finalize such rule not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Documentation.--The procedures described in subsection (a) shall include the collection of-- (1) biometric data; (2) copies of birth certificates, residency cards, and other documentation establishing residency; and (3) other personal information, data, and records deemed appropriate by the Secretary. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (b) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and published on a text-searchable, publicly available website of the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security. 9. STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON HONG KONG. 10. (a) In General.--Aliens described in subsection (b) may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under sections 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), that such alien has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion by asserting such a fear and a credible basis for concern about the possibility of such persecution. 1101(a))); (B) is a Priority Hong Kong Resident spouse or child of an alien described in subparagraph (A); or (C) is the parent of an alien described in subparagraph (A), if such parent is a citizen of the PRC and no other foreign state. (3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. 1157). (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to applications submitted under this section-- (A) the total number of refugee and asylum applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants for refugee status or asylum pending-- (i) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (ii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iii) the completion of security checks; (C) the number of approvals, referrals including the source of the referral, denials of applications for refugee status or asylum, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial; and (D) the number of refugee circuit rides to interview populations that would include Hong Kong SAR completed in the last 90 days, and the number planned for the subsequent 90-day period. 11. 1153(b)(4)); (2) is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa; (3) is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence (excluding the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. The Secretary of Homeland Security may, in consultation with the Secretary of State, prioritize the issuance of visas to individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, health care, or medicine. (2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. SEC. 12.

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. For purposes of this Act: (1) Joint declaration.--The term ``Joint Declaration'' means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, signed on December 19, 1984, and entered into force on May 27, 1985. 3) Hong kong national security law.--The term ``Hong Kong National Security Law'' means the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that was passed unanimously by the National People's Congress and signed by President Xi Jinping on June 30, 2020, and promulgated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (referred to in this Act as ``Hong Kong SAR'') on July 1, 2020. (4) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. 2) On July 14, 2020, in response to the promulgation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, President Trump signed an Executive order on Hong Kong normalization that, among other policy actions, suspended the special treatment of Hong Kong persons under U.S. law with respect to the issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. ( (4) The United States also shares deep social, cultural, and economic ties with the people of Hong Kong, including a shared commitment to democracy, to the rule of law, and to the protection of human rights. ( 5) The United States has sheltered, protected, and welcomed individuals who have fled authoritarian regimes, including citizens from the PRC following the violent June 4, 1989, crackdown in Tiananmen Square, deepening ties between the people of the United States and those individuals seeking to contribute to a free, open society founded on democracy, human rights, and the respect for the rule of law. ( TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. ( a) Designation.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a), Hong Kong shall be treated as if it had been designated under subsection (b)(1)(C) of that section, subject to the provisions of this section. ( c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. (2) Treatment upon return.--An alien returning to the United States in accordance with an authorization described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as any other returning alien provided temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a). ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit aliens to apply for a waiver of any fees associated with filing an application referred to in paragraph (1). (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall publish in the Federal Register, an interim final rule establishing procedures for designation of Hong Kong Priority Residents. Such rule shall establish procedures-- (1) for individuals to register with any United States embassy or consulate outside of the United States, or with the Department of Homeland Security in the United States, and request designation as a Priority Hong Kong Resident; and (2) for the appropriate Secretary to verify the residency of registered individuals and designate those who qualify as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( (c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( e) Protection for Refugees.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a Priority Hong Kong Resident from seeking refugee status under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) or requesting asylum under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158). b) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and published on a text-searchable, publicly available website of the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security. STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON HONG KONG. (a) In General.--It is the policy of the United States-- (1) to support the people of Hong Kong by providing safe haven to Hong Kong SAR residents who are nationals of the PRC following the enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law that places certain Hong Kong persons at risk of persecution; and (2) to encourage like-minded nations to make similar accommodations for Hong Kong people fleeing persecution by the Government of the PRC. ( 1182(a)(3)); or (B) fraud or misrepresentation under section 212(a)(6)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(C)). ( a) In General.--Aliens described in subsection (b) may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under sections 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) or asylum under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), that such alien has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion by asserting such a fear and a credible basis for concern about the possibility of such persecution. (2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( 3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. ( (d) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against the numerical limitation on refugees established in accordance with the procedures described in section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157). ( e) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iii) the completion of security checks; (C) the number of approvals, referrals including the source of the referral, denials of applications for refugee status or asylum, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial; and (D) the number of refugee circuit rides to interview populations that would include Hong Kong SAR completed in the last 90 days, and the number planned for the subsequent 90-day period. ( a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Homeland Security, or, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may provide an alien described in subsection (b) with the status of a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)), if the alien-- (1) or an agent acting on behalf of the alien, submits a petition for classification under section 203(b)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)); (2) is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa; (3) is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence (excluding the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. (a)(4))); and (4) clears a background check and appropriate screening, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. ( b) Aliens Described.-- (1) Principal aliens.--An alien is described in this subsection if-- (A) the alien-- (i) is a Hong Kong Priority Resident; and (ii) has earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an institution of higher education; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would provide a significant benefit to the United States. ( (2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1153, and 1157). ( e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. For purposes of this Act: (1) Joint declaration.--The term ``Joint Declaration'' means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, signed on December 19, 1984, and entered into force on May 27, 1985. ( (4) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. 5) The United States has sheltered, protected, and welcomed individuals who have fled authoritarian regimes, including citizens from the PRC following the violent June 4, 1989, crackdown in Tiananmen Square, deepening ties between the people of the United States and those individuals seeking to contribute to a free, open society founded on democracy, human rights, and the respect for the rule of law. (6) The United States has reaped enormous economic, cultural, and strategic benefits from welcoming successive generations of scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs, artists, intellectuals, and other freedom-loving people fleeing fascism, communism, violent Islamist extremism, and other repressive ideologies, including in the cases of Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and Soviet-controlled Central Europe, Cuba, Vietnam, and Iran. ( 7) A major asymmetric advantage of the United States in its long-term strategic competition with the Communist Party of China is the ability of people from every country in the world, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, or religion, to immigrate to the United States and become American citizens. TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. ( c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. (2) Treatment upon return.--An alien returning to the United States in accordance with an authorization described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as any other returning alien provided temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a). ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall publish in the Federal Register, an interim final rule establishing procedures for designation of Hong Kong Priority Residents. Such rule shall establish procedures-- (1) for individuals to register with any United States embassy or consulate outside of the United States, or with the Department of Homeland Security in the United States, and request designation as a Priority Hong Kong Resident; and (2) for the appropriate Secretary to verify the residency of registered individuals and designate those who qualify as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( b) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and published on a text-searchable, publicly available website of the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security. STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON HONG KONG. ( c) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit a report on the plan described in subsection (b) to the appropriate congressional committees. REFUGEE STATUS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG. ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( 3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. (c) Age Out Protections.--For purposes of this section, a determination of whether an alien is a child shall be made using the age of the alien on the date an application for refugee or asylum status, in which the alien is a named beneficiary, is filed with the Secretary of Homeland Security. ( e) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( b) Aliens Described.-- (1) Principal aliens.--An alien is described in this subsection if-- (A) the alien-- (i) is a Hong Kong Priority Resident; and (ii) has earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an institution of higher education; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would provide a significant benefit to the United States. ( 2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1153, and 1157). (d) Eligibility for Admission Under Other Classification.--No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this section solely because such alien qualifies as an immediate relative or is eligible for any other immigrant classification. ( e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. 5) The United States has sheltered, protected, and welcomed individuals who have fled authoritarian regimes, including citizens from the PRC following the violent June 4, 1989, crackdown in Tiananmen Square, deepening ties between the people of the United States and those individuals seeking to contribute to a free, open society founded on democracy, human rights, and the respect for the rule of law. ( 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. ( c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( REFUGEE STATUS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG. ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( ( 2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1153, and 1157). ( e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. For purposes of this Act: (1) Joint declaration.--The term ``Joint Declaration'' means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, signed on December 19, 1984, and entered into force on May 27, 1985. ( (4) The United States also shares deep social, cultural, and economic ties with the people of Hong Kong, including a shared commitment to democracy, to the rule of law, and to the protection of human rights. ( c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. (2) Treatment upon return.--An alien returning to the United States in accordance with an authorization described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as any other returning alien provided temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a). ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall publish in the Federal Register, an interim final rule establishing procedures for designation of Hong Kong Priority Residents. ( (c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( a) In General.--It is the policy of the United States-- (1) to support the people of Hong Kong by providing safe haven to Hong Kong SAR residents who are nationals of the PRC following the enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law that places certain Hong Kong persons at risk of persecution; and (2) to encourage like-minded nations to make similar accommodations for Hong Kong people fleeing persecution by the Government of the PRC. ( 1182(a)(3)); or (B) fraud or misrepresentation under section 212(a)(6)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(C)). ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( 3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. ( ( d) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against the numerical limitation on refugees established in accordance with the procedures described in section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157). ( ( Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iii) the completion of security checks; (C) the number of approvals, referrals including the source of the referral, denials of applications for refugee status or asylum, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial; and (D) the number of refugee circuit rides to interview populations that would include Hong Kong SAR completed in the last 90 days, and the number planned for the subsequent 90-day period. ( ( b) Aliens Described.-- (1) Principal aliens.--An alien is described in this subsection if-- (A) the alien-- (i) is a Hong Kong Priority Resident; and (ii) has earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an institution of higher education; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would provide a significant benefit to the United States. ( ( e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. 5) The United States has sheltered, protected, and welcomed individuals who have fled authoritarian regimes, including citizens from the PRC following the violent June 4, 1989, crackdown in Tiananmen Square, deepening ties between the people of the United States and those individuals seeking to contribute to a free, open society founded on democracy, human rights, and the respect for the rule of law. ( 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. ( c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( REFUGEE STATUS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG. ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( ( 2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1153, and 1157). ( e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. ( ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall publish in the Federal Register, an interim final rule establishing procedures for designation of Hong Kong Priority Residents. ( ( c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( 3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. ( ( ( ( Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iii) the completion of security checks; (C) the number of approvals, referrals including the source of the referral, denials of applications for refugee status or asylum, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial; and (D) the number of refugee circuit rides to interview populations that would include Hong Kong SAR completed in the last 90 days, and the number planned for the subsequent 90-day period. ( ( b) Aliens Described.-- (1) Principal aliens.--An alien is described in this subsection if-- (A) the alien-- (i) is a Hong Kong Priority Resident; and (ii) has earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an institution of higher education; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would provide a significant benefit to the United States. ( (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. 5) The United States has sheltered, protected, and welcomed individuals who have fled authoritarian regimes, including citizens from the PRC following the violent June 4, 1989, crackdown in Tiananmen Square, deepening ties between the people of the United States and those individuals seeking to contribute to a free, open society founded on democracy, human rights, and the respect for the rule of law. ( 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. ( c) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. ( REFUGEE STATUS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG. ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( ( 2) Exclusion from numerical limitations.--Aliens provided immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1153, and 1157). ( e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. ( ( ( ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( 3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. ( ( ( ( ( ( b) Aliens Described.-- (1) Principal aliens.--An alien is described in this subsection if-- (A) the alien-- (i) is a Hong Kong Priority Resident; and (ii) has earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an institution of higher education; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would provide a significant benefit to the United States. ( (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( ( ( e) Timeline for Processing Applications.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that all steps under the control of the United States Government incidental to the approval of such applications, including required screenings and background checks, are completed not later than 2 years after the date on which an eligible applicant submits an application under subsection (a). (

To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes. c) Consent To Travel Abroad.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give prior consent to travel abroad, in accordance with section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(3)), to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under subsection (a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. ( ( ( ( 2) Other categories.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate other categories of aliens for purposes of establishing a well- founded fear of persecution under subsection (a) if such aliens share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in the PRC on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. ( 3) Significant role.--For purposes of clause (i) of subsection (b)(1)(A), a significant role shall include, with respect to the protests described in such clause-- (A) an organizing role; (B) a first aid responder; (C) a journalist or member of the media covering or offering public commentary; (D) a provider of legal services to one or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (E) a participant who during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted as a result of such participation. ( ( ( ( ( ( b) Aliens Described.-- (1) Principal aliens.--An alien is described in this subsection if-- (A) the alien-- (i) is a Hong Kong Priority Resident; and (ii) has earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an institution of higher education; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would provide a significant benefit to the United States. ( (

Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2021 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Hong Kong National Security Law promulgated on July 1, 2020, contravenes the Basic Law of Hong Kong (the Basic Law) that provides that the Legislative Council shall enact legislation related to national security; (2) violates the Joint Declaration of the United Kingdom of Great Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) reaffirm the principles and objectives set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992; (2) continue to support the high degree of autonomy and fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong; (3) support the democratic aspirations of the Hong Kong people, including the ultimate aim of the selection of the Chief Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to charge and collect a fee of $360 for each application for temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act by a person who is only eligible for such status by reason of this Act. (Sec. 6) Treats an alien returning to the United States in accordance with an authorization authorized under this Act as any other returning alien provided temporary protected Directs the Secretary of State to develop a plan to engage with other nations, including the United Kingdom, on cooperative efforts to: (1) provide refugee and asylum protections for victims of, and individuals with a fear of, persecution in Hong Kong, either by Hong Kong authorities or other authorities acting on behalf of the People's Republic of China (PRC); (2) enhance protocols Directs the Secretary of State to make each report submitted under this Act available to the public on the Department of State's website. (Sec. 11) Authorizes the Secretary to provide Hong Kong Priority Resident aliens with special immigrant status if: (1) the alien is a Hong Kong priority resident; and (2) the Secretary determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would

Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2021 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Hong Kong National Security Law promulgated on July 1, 2020, contravenes the Basic Law of Hong Kong (the Basic Law) that provides that the Legislative Council shall enact legislation related to national security; (2) violates the Joint Declaration of the United Kingdom of Great Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) reaffirm the principles and objectives set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992; (2) continue to support the high degree of autonomy and fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong; (3) support the democratic aspirations of the Hong Kong people, including the ultimate aim of the selection of the Chief Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to charge and collect a fee of $360 for each application for temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act by a person who is only eligible for such status by reason of this Act. (Sec. 6) Treats an alien returning to the United States in accordance with an authorization authorized under this Act as any other returning alien provided temporary protected Directs the Secretary of State to develop a plan to engage with other nations, including the United Kingdom, on cooperative efforts to: (1) provide refugee and asylum protections for victims of, and individuals with a fear of, persecution in Hong Kong, either by Hong Kong authorities or other authorities acting on behalf of the People's Republic of China (PRC); (2) enhance protocols Directs the Secretary of State to make each report submitted under this Act available to the public on the Department of State's website. (Sec. 11) Authorizes the Secretary to provide Hong Kong Priority Resident aliens with special immigrant status if: (1) the alien is a Hong Kong priority resident; and (2) the Secretary determines that such alien's relocation to the United States would

S.4825

Crime and Law Enforcement

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

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

Safe Passage on Interstates Act

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

Safe Passage on Interstates Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.976

Armed Forces and National Security

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes.

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

Sen. Tester, Jon

D

MT

This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 - Amends Federal veterans' law to: (1) increase the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses of certain veterans; and (2) expand eligibility for such compensation to certain survivors of certain deceased veterans. (Sec. 3) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $1,154 to 55 percent of the

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 - Amends Federal veterans' law to: (1) increase the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses of certain veterans; and (2) expand eligibility for such compensation to certain survivors of certain deceased veterans. (Sec. 3) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $1,154 to 55 percent of the

H.R.6589

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act This bill provides increased funding for and makes permanent the Historic Preservation Fund. This fund supports grants for states, tribes, localities, and nonprofits to carry out historic preservation activities. Any amounts deposited in the fund shall be made available for expenditure without further congressional appropriation. The President shall submit to Congress program allocations made available from the fund as part of the President's annual budget.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes.

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa

D

NM

This bill provides increased funding for and makes permanent the Historic Preservation Fund. This fund supports grants for states, tribes, localities, and nonprofits to carry out historic preservation activities. Any amounts deposited in the fund shall be made available for expenditure without further congressional appropriation. The President shall submit to Congress program allocations made available from the fund as part of the President's annual budget.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act - Amends Federal law to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase from $150 million to $300 million the amount of funds available in the Fund for FY2012-FY2023; and (2) allow the Secretary of the Interior to

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act - Amends Federal law to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase from $150 million to $300 million the amount of funds available in the Fund for FY2012-FY2023; and (2) allow the Secretary of the Interior to

H.R.906

Transportation and Public Works

This bill prohibits the Federal Aviation Administration from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require a passenger to test negative for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to travel domestically on such carriers.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING COVID-19 TESTING TO FLY. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.

Rep. Biggs, Andy

R

AZ

This bill prohibits the Federal Aviation Administration from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require a passenger to test negative for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to travel domestically on such carriers.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING COVID-19 TESTING TO FLY. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING COVID-19 TESTING TO FLY. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING COVID-19 TESTING TO FLY. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING COVID-19 TESTING TO FLY. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.

Amends Federal transportation law to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier and for other purposes. Prohibits the Secretary from setting such a requirement.

Amends Federal transportation law to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier and for other purposes. Prohibits the Secretary from setting such a requirement.

H.R.9662

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act or the Aviation WORKS Act This bill extends through FY2028 and expands aviation workforce development programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Specifically, the bill directs DOT to establish an aviation manufacturing development grant program to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce. It also requires DOT to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that (1) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (2) has been issued a design approval by the FAA, or (3) has an active application for a design approval. Additionally, DOT must establish a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) a program to provide grants for eligible projects-- ``(A) to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce; or ``(B) to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that-- ``(i) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; ``(ii) has been issued a design approval by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(iii) has an active application for a design approval; and ``(4) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4).''; (3) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(3) shall be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by-- ``(A) an aviation company that actively designs or produces any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, covered under Federal Aviation Administration design approval or application for design approval-- ``(i) that-- ``(I) operates a SAE AS9100- certified process related to the design, development, or provision of an aviation product or service, including a part, component or assembly; ``(II) holds or operates under a type or production certificate under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, or similar authorization; or ``(III) has an active type certificate application accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(ii) which-- ``(I) is established, created, or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States; and ``(II) has significant operations in the United States, and a majority of its employees engaged in aviation manufacturing or development activities and services, or aviation maintenance, repair, or overhaul activities and services based in the United States; or ``(B) an accredited institution of higher education (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(B)) or a high school or a secondary school (as such terms are defined in such paragraph) that has or is working to establish an aviation manufacturing program. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)), or is in the process of establishing an industry or sector partnership; ``(ii) includes an air carrier (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(A)), a flight school described in paragraph (1)(C), a holder of a certificate described in paragraph (2)(A), or an aviation company described in paragraph (3)(A); ``(iii) is comprised of multiple employers from the aviation and aerospace industry; ``(iv) may include not more than 1 entity that is a previous recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), but such entity may not serve as a fiscal agent (as described in subparagraph (B)); and ``(v) does not include an entity that is a current recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), unless the application demonstrates that any grant funding currently received by the entity would expire or otherwise cease prior to the receipt of the grant funding under paragraph (4) of subsection (a); ``(B) designate a partner from within the partnership, or an intermediary which may be a State or local workforce board or an accredited institution of higher education (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(B)), to serve as the fiscal agent for the grant; and ``(C) instruct the fiscal agent designated under subparagraph (B) to, as appropriate-- ``(i) receive funds; ``(ii) ensure sustained fiscal integrity and accountability for expenditures of funds in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations; ``(iii) respond to audit financial findings; ``(iv) maintain proper accounting records and documentation; and ``(v) prepare financial reports.''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce. ``(4) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(4), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to carry out planning and partner development activities, which may include-- ``(i) convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process to establish or expand educational programs that teach technical skills used in pilot training, aviation maintenance, or aviation manufacturing; ``(ii) conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations, including activities to increase marketing and activity visibility within the community; ``(iii) conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area; ``(iv) conducting survey and planning activities for partnership-related infrastructure needs; or ``(v) recruiting veterans of military service and individuals with barriers to employment; ``(B) to provide career services as described in section 134(c)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(2)(A)); ``(C) to provide training services as described in section 134(c)(3)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)); or ``(D) to provide services to support the success and retention of individuals who are participating in any training program established under subsection (a)(4).''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''. <all>

Aviation WORKS Act

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes.

Aviation WORKS Act Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act

Rep. Larsen, Rick

D

WA

This bill extends through FY2028 and expands aviation workforce development programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Specifically, the bill directs DOT to establish an aviation manufacturing development grant program to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce. It also requires DOT to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that (1) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (2) has been issued a design approval by the FAA, or (3) has an active application for a design approval. Additionally, DOT must establish a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) a program to provide grants for eligible projects-- ``(A) to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce; or ``(B) to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that-- ``(i) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; ``(ii) has been issued a design approval by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(iii) has an active application for a design approval; and ``(4) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce. ``(4) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(4), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to carry out planning and partner development activities, which may include-- ``(i) convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process to establish or expand educational programs that teach technical skills used in pilot training, aviation maintenance, or aviation manufacturing; ``(ii) conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations, including activities to increase marketing and activity visibility within the community; ``(iii) conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area; ``(iv) conducting survey and planning activities for partnership-related infrastructure needs; or ``(v) recruiting veterans of military service and individuals with barriers to employment; ``(B) to provide career services as described in section 134(c)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) a program to provide grants for eligible projects-- ``(A) to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce; or ``(B) to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that-- ``(i) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; ``(ii) has been issued a design approval by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(iii) has an active application for a design approval; and ``(4) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)), or is in the process of establishing an industry or sector partnership; ``(ii) includes an air carrier (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(A)), a flight school described in paragraph (1)(C), a holder of a certificate described in paragraph (2)(A), or an aviation company described in paragraph (3)(A); ``(iii) is comprised of multiple employers from the aviation and aerospace industry; ``(iv) may include not more than 1 entity that is a previous recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), but such entity may not serve as a fiscal agent (as described in subparagraph (B)); and ``(v) does not include an entity that is a current recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), unless the application demonstrates that any grant funding currently received by the entity would expire or otherwise cease prior to the receipt of the grant funding under paragraph (4) of subsection (a); ``(B) designate a partner from within the partnership, or an intermediary which may be a State or local workforce board or an accredited institution of higher education (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(B)), to serve as the fiscal agent for the grant; and ``(C) instruct the fiscal agent designated under subparagraph (B) to, as appropriate-- ``(i) receive funds; ``(ii) ensure sustained fiscal integrity and accountability for expenditures of funds in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations; ``(iii) respond to audit financial findings; ``(iv) maintain proper accounting records and documentation; and ``(v) prepare financial reports. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce. ``(4) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(4), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to carry out planning and partner development activities, which may include-- ``(i) convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process to establish or expand educational programs that teach technical skills used in pilot training, aviation maintenance, or aviation manufacturing; ``(ii) conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations, including activities to increase marketing and activity visibility within the community; ``(iii) conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area; ``(iv) conducting survey and planning activities for partnership-related infrastructure needs; or ``(v) recruiting veterans of military service and individuals with barriers to employment; ``(B) to provide career services as described in section 134(c)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)); or ``(D) to provide services to support the success and retention of individuals who are participating in any training program established under subsection (a)(4).

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act or the Aviation WORKS Act This bill amends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. The bill authorizes the FAA to provide grants for: (1 Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to eligible projects for: (1) establishing or supporting educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; (2) establishing scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing

Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act or the Aviation WORKS Act This bill amends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. The bill authorizes the FAA to provide grants for: (1 Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to eligible projects for: (1) establishing or supporting educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; (2) establishing scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing

S.4999

Transportation and Public Works

Puerto Rico Recovery Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide temporary exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens , and be mostly crewed by U.S. Citizens. The exemptions are valid for one year or until the end of the major disaster declaration of September 22, 2022, for Puerto Rico, whichever comes first.

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

Puerto Rico Recovery Act

A bill to provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona.

Puerto Rico Recovery Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide temporary exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens , and be mostly crewed by U.S. Citizens. The exemptions are valid for one year or until the end of the major disaster declaration of September 22, 2022, for Puerto Rico, whichever comes first.

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

Puerto Rico Recovery Act - Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to exempt a vessel from certain Jones Act restrictions to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (Sec. 2) Exempts a vessel if the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide such relief. (

Puerto Rico Recovery Act - Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to exempt a vessel from certain Jones Act restrictions to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (Sec. 2) Exempts a vessel if the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide such relief. (

H.R.6454

Commerce

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022 This bill expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF ADVOCACY OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Primary Functions.--Section 202 of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the international economy'' after ``economy''; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ``complete'' and inserting ``compete''; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking ``serviced-disabled'' and inserting ``service-disabled''. (b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''. Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022 Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022 Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022

Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine

R

MO

This bill expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF ADVOCACY OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Primary Functions.--Section 202 of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the international economy'' after ``economy''; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ``complete'' and inserting ``compete''; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking ``serviced-disabled'' and inserting ``service-disabled''. (b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''. Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF ADVOCACY OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Primary Functions.--Section 202 of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the international economy'' after ``economy''; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ``complete'' and inserting ``compete''; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking ``serviced-disabled'' and inserting ``service-disabled''. (b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''. Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF ADVOCACY OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Primary Functions.--Section 202 of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the international economy'' after ``economy''; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ``complete'' and inserting ``compete''; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking ``serviced-disabled'' and inserting ``service-disabled''. (b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''. Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF ADVOCACY OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Primary Functions.--Section 202 of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the international economy'' after ``economy''; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ``complete'' and inserting ``compete''; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking ``serviced-disabled'' and inserting ``service-disabled''. (b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''. Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--Section 203(a) of Public Law 94-305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.''.

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022 - Amends the Small Business Administration Act to clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the SBA, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends SBA law to: (1) revise the definition of "service-disabled" to include individuals who are physically or mentally disabled; and (2)

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022 - Amends the Small Business Administration Act to clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the SBA, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends SBA law to: (1) revise the definition of "service-disabled" to include individuals who are physically or mentally disabled; and (2)

S.3641

Labor and Employment

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act This bill modifies various employment, leave, and pension rules with respect to part-time workers. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that employees work a minimum number of hours during the preceding 12-month period before becoming eligible for family and medical leave. The bill also sets the maximum length of service on which employers may condition the eligibility of part-time employees for a qualified pension plan (e.g., 401(k) retirement plan). Except as required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, such service requirement may be no longer than two consecutive 12-month periods of at least 500 hours of service for part-time employees who have reached the age of 21 by the end of such period. The bill further prohibits employers of more than 15 employees from setting disparate terms of employment or working conditions for part-time employees, including with respect to compensation, notice of work hours, and promotion opportunities. Additionally, the bill requires such employers to offer available, qualified part-time employees additional work hours before hiring new employees for such hours. Among other enforcement methods, employers must maintain three years of records for offers of additional hours and employee responses to such offers. The bill also provides a private right of action for employees to enforce the nondiscrimination requirements of this bill.

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act''. SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. TITLE I--EXPANDING ACCESS TO BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME WORKERS Sec. 101. Elimination of hours of service requirement for FMLA leave. Sec. 102. Improving coverage for long-term part-time workers. TITLE II--ENSURING FAIR TREATMENT FOR PART-TIME WORKERS Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Elimination of discrimination on the basis of hours worked. Sec. 203. Offer of work to existing employees. Sec. 204. Prohibited acts. Sec. 205. Remedies and enforcement. Sec. 206. Regulations. TITLE I--EXPANDING ACCESS TO BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME WORKERS SEC. 101. ELIMINATION OF HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR FMLA LEAVE. (a) Amendment.--Section 101(2)(A) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)(A)) is amended to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible employee' means an employee who has been employed for at least 12 months by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 101(2) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). (2) Section 102(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 102. IMPROVING COVERAGE FOR LONG-TERM PART-TIME WORKERS. (a) In General.--Section 202 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1052) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(c) Special Rule for Certain Part-Time Employees.-- ``(1) In general.--A pension plan that includes either a qualified cash or deferred arrangement (as defined in section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) or a salary reduction agreement (as described in section 403(b) of such Code) shall not require, as a condition of participation in the arrangement or agreement, that an employee complete a period of service with the employer (or employers) maintaining the plan extending beyond the close of the earlier of-- ``(A) the period permitted under subsection (a)(1) (determined without regard to subparagraph (B)(i) thereof) and section 410(a)(1) of such Code (determined without regard to subparagraph (B)(i) thereof); or ``(B) the first 24-month period-- ``(i) consisting of 2 consecutive 12-month periods during each of which the employee has at least 500 hours of service; and ``(ii) by the close of which the employee has attained the age of 21. ``(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to employees who are included in a unit of employees covered by an agreement which the Secretary finds to be a collective bargaining agreement between employee representatives and 1 or more employers, if there is evidence that retirement benefits were the subject of good faith bargaining between such employee representatives and such employer or employers. ``(3) Coordination with other rules.--In the case of employees who are not highly compensated employees (within the meaning of section 414(q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and who are eligible to participate in the arrangement or agreement solely by reason of paragraph (1)(B): ``(A) Exclusions.--An employer may elect to exclude such employees from the determination of whether the plan that includes the arrangement or agreement satisfies the requirements of subsections (a)(4), (k)(3), (k)(12), (k)(13), (m)(2), (m)(11), and (m)(12) of section 401 of such Code, section 410(b) of such Code, and section 416 of such Code. If the employer so excludes such employees with respect to the requirements of any such provision, such employees shall be excluded with respect to the requirements of all such provisions. This subparagraph shall cease to apply to any employee as of the first plan year beginning after the plan year in which the employee completes 1 year of service (without regard to paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection). ``(B) Time of participation.--The rules of subsection (a)(4) and section 410(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall apply to such employees. ``(4) 12-month period.--For purposes of this subsection, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of subsection (a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. (b) Vesting.--Section 203(b) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1053(b)) is amended by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) Part-Time Employees.--For purposes of determining whether an employee who is eligible to participate in a qualified cash or deferred arrangement or a salary reduction agreement under a plan solely by reason of section 202(c)(1)(B) has a nonforfeitable right to employer contributions-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), each 12-month period for which the employee has at least 500 hours of service shall be treated as a year of service; and ``(B) 12-month periods occurring before the 24-month period described in section 202(c)(1)(B) shall not be treated as years of service. For purposes of this paragraph, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of section 202(a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. (c) Penalty.--Section 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1132) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Requirements Relating to Part-Time Employees.--In the case of a plan that fails to permit participation as required by section 202(c), the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against the plan sponsor in an amount equal to $10,000 per year per employee to whom such failure relates. The Secretary may, in the Secretary's sole discretion, waive or reduce the penalty under this subsection if the Secretary determines that the plan sponsor acted reasonably and in good faith.''. TITLE II--ENSURING FAIR TREATMENT FOR PART-TIME WORKERS SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Employ.--The term ``employ'' has the meaning given the term in section 3(g) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(g)). (2) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an individual who is-- (A) an employee, as defined in section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(e)), who is not covered under any of subparagraphs (B) through (G), except that a reference in such section to an employer shall be considered to be a reference to a person in commerce described in paragraph (3)(A); (B) a State employee described in section 304(a) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16c(a)); (C) a covered employee, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301), except that such term shall not include an applicant for employment; (D) a covered employee, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) a Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) an employee of the Government Accountability Office. (3) Employer.--The term ``employer''-- (A)(i) means any person in commerce that-- (I) employs more than 15 employees described in paragraph (2)(A), which shall be calculated by including all employees described in paragraph (2)(A) performing work for compensation on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis, except that if the number of such employees who perform work for such a person for compensation fluctuates, the number may be determined for a calendar year based upon the average number of such employees who performed work for the person for compensation during the preceding calendar year; or (II) is part of an integrated enterprise, chain of businesses, group of franchises associated with a franchisor, or network of franchises that, in the aggregate, employs more than 15 employees, calculated in accordance with subclause (I); (ii) includes-- (I) any person who acts, directly or indirectly, in the interest of such an employer to any of the employees (described in clause (i)) of such employer; and (II) any successor in interest of such an employer; and (iii) includes an agency described in subparagraph (A)(iii) of section 101(4) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)), to which subparagraph (B) of such section shall apply; (B) is an entity employing a State employee described in section 304(a) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16c(a)); (C) is an employing office, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301); (D) is an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) is an employing agency covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) is the Comptroller General of the United States. (4) Person.--The term ``person'', except as used with the term ``person in commerce'', has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(a)). (5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. (B) Commerce.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``commerce'' includes government. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. SEC. 202. ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HOURS WORKED. (a) Rule.-- (1) In general.--An employer shall not discriminate against an employee on the basis that such employee is scheduled to work fewer hours per week, or is employed for a shorter expected duration, than another employee of the employer if the jobs of such employees require substantially equal skill, effort, responsibility, and duties and such jobs are performed under similar working conditions. (2) Examples.--Discrimination described in paragraph (1) shall include differential treatment with respect to-- (A) rate of compensation; (B) notice of, and input into, work hours; (C) eligibility to accrue, on a pro rata basis, employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits; (D) promotion opportunities; or (E) other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. (b) Distinctions Permitted.--This section shall not be construed to prohibit differences in rate of compensation, or other conditions, terms, or privileges of employment, of employees of an employer for reasons other than the number of hours the employees are scheduled to work per week, or the expected duration of employment of the employees, including for reasons such as-- (1) the date on which the employees are hired; (2) a merit system; or (3) a system that measures earnings by quantity per hour or quality of production. SEC. 203. OFFER OF WORK TO EXISTING EMPLOYEES. (a) Written Statements Required.-- (1) In general.--Upon hiring an employee, an employer shall-- (A) obtain a written statement of the employee's desired number of weekly work hours and the days and times the employee is available to work; (B) notify the employee that this written statement may be modified in writing at any time during employment; and (C) specify the process to modify the written statement. (b) Offer of Desired Weekly Work Hours to Existing Employees.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an employer shall schedule an employee of the employer to work the number of weekly hours identified by the employee as desired weekly hours in a written statement under subsection (a) prior to hiring any new employee from an external applicant pool, including hiring through the use of a temporary services or staffing agency, or contracting with a contractor or subcontractor, to work such hours. (2) Exceptions.--An employer may hire an individual as a new employee, or engage a contractor or subcontractor, to perform work for the employer if-- (A) the employer needs to fill hours for which no employees of the employer who have provided written statements under subsection (a) are available based on such written statements; (B) all employees of the employer who have provided written statements under subsection (a) lack, and cannot obtain with reasonable training, the qualifications necessary to perform the work; or (C) scheduling any such employee to perform the work would require providing such employee overtime compensation at a rate not less than one and one half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed, in accordance with section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207) or any State law. (c) Compensation Required.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an employee (referred to in this subsection as an ``existing employee'') who is not scheduled for the desired number of total weekly work hours identified by the employee in a written statement under subsection (a) shall be compensated for each hour worked by a newly hired employee, contractor, or subcontractor hired after the existing employee so identified such number of hours, during an hour that such existing employee identified in a written statement under such subsection as an hour for which the employee is available to work. (2) Exception.--An employer shall not be required to compensate an existing employee under paragraph (1) for any hour of work for which-- (A) the employee lacks, or cannot obtain with reasonable training, the qualifications necessary to perform the work; (B) scheduling such employee to perform the work would require providing the employee overtime compensation as described in subsection (b)(2)(C); (C) the employer made a reasonable attempt to contact the employee to work such hour and was unable to reach the employee; or (D) the employee was otherwise no longer available. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the terms ``written'', with respect to a statement, and ``writing'' mean a printed or printable communication in physical or electronic form. SEC. 204. PROHIBITED ACTS. (a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any rights set forth under this title. (b) Retaliation Prohibited.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, reduce work hours of, or otherwise discriminate (including taking any other adverse employment action) against any person because of an employee of the employer exercising the rights of the employee under this title or opposing any practice made unlawful by this title. (c) Interference With Proceedings or Inquiries.--It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an individual because such individual-- (1) has filed any charge, or has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this title; (2) has given, or is about to give, any information in connection with any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this title; or (3) has testified, or is about to testify, in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this title. SEC. 205. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT. (a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this title, including any regulation or order issued under this title, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). (2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.-- (A) In general.--Each employer shall maintain for a period of not less than 3 years, or for the duration of any claim (including the duration of a related civil action or investigation) pending pursuant to this title, whichever is longer, all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this title, including compliance with the requirements of regulations issued by the Secretary under section 206. Such records shall include documentation of offers of hours of work to employees and responses to such offers. (B) Copies.--Each employer shall, upon a reasonable request of an employee of the employer, provide the employee with a copy of the records described in subparagraph (A) relating to the employee. (3) Required submissions generally limited to an annual basis.--The Secretary shall not require, under the authority of this subsection, any employer to submit to the Secretary any books or records more than once during any 12-month period, unless the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe there may exist a violation of this title, including any regulation or order issued pursuant to this title, or is investigating a charge pursuant to subsection (c). (4) Subpoena powers.--For the purposes of any investigation provided for in this subsection, the Secretary shall have the subpoena authority provided for under section 9 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 209). (b) Civil Action by Employees.-- (1) Liability.-- (A) In general.--Any employer who violates section 202, 203, or 204 (each such provision referred to in this section as a ``covered provision'') shall be liable to any person affected for-- (i) damages equal to the amount of-- (I) any wages, salary, employment benefits (as defined in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611)), or other compensation denied, lost, or owed to such employee by reason of the violation; or (II) in a case in which wages, salary, employment benefits (as so defined), or other compensation have not been denied, lost, or owed to the employee, any actual monetary losses sustained by the employee as a direct result of the violation; (ii) interest on the amount described in clause (i) calculated at the prevailing rate; (iii) except as provided in subparagraph (B), an additional amount as liquidated damages equal to the sum of the amount described in clause (i) and the interest described in clause (ii); and (iv) such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion. (B) Exception for liquidated damages.--If an employer who has violated a covered provision proves to the satisfaction of the court that the act or omission which violated the covered provision was in good faith and that the employer had reasonable grounds for believing that the act or omission was not a violation of a covered provision, such court may, in the discretion of the court, reduce the amount of liability under subparagraph (A) to the amount, interest, and equitable relief determined under clauses (i), (ii), and (iv), respectively. (2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) such employees; or (B) such employees and any other employees similarly situated. (3) Fees and costs.--The court in such an action shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to the plaintiff, allow a reasonable attorney's fee, reasonable expert witness fees, and other costs of the action to be paid by the defendant. (4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. (c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this title in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. (2) Administrative review.--An affected person who takes exception to an order issued under paragraph (1) may request review of and a decision regarding such an order by an administrative law judge. In reviewing the order, the administrative law judge may hold an administrative hearing concerning the order, in accordance with the requirements of sections 554, 556, and 557 of title 5, United States Code. Such hearing shall be conducted expeditiously. (3) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--An employer who willfully and repeatedly violates-- (i) section 204(a) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $100 per violation (subject to subparagraph (B)); or (ii) subsection (b) or (c) of section 204 shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $1,100 per violation (subject to subparagraph (B)). (B) Inflation.--The Secretary shall, for each year beginning with calendar year 2024, increase the maximum amounts for the penalties described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) by a percentage equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the Department of Labor, between December 2022 and the December prior to the year for which the increase takes effect. (4) Civil action.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (i) restrain violations of this title; (ii) obtain such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (iii) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages, interest, and equitable relief described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A). (B) Recovery on behalf of employees.--Any sums recovered by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) on behalf of an employee shall be held in a special deposit account and shall be paid, on order of the Secretary, directly to the employee affected. Any such sums not paid to an employee because of inability to do so within a period of three years shall be deposited in the Treasury and credited to miscellaneous receipts. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. (2) Willful violation.--In the case of such action brought for a willful violation of section 204, such action may be brought within 3 years of the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which such action is brought. (3) Commencement.--In determining when an action is commenced by the Secretary or by an employee under this section for the purposes of this subsection, it shall be considered to be commenced on the date when the complaint is filed. (e) Other Administrative Officers.-- (1) Employees covered by congressional accountability act of 1995.--The powers and procedures provided in the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) to the Board (as defined in section 101 of that Act (2 U.S.C. 1301)), or any person, alleging a violation of section 202(a)(1) of that Act (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(1)) shall be the powers and procedures this title provides to that Board, or any person, alleging a violation of this title against an employee described in section 201(2)(C). (2) Employees covered by chapter 5 of title 3, united states code.--The powers and procedures provided in chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code, to the President, the Merit Systems Protection Board, or any person, alleging a violation of section 412(a)(1) of that title, shall be the powers and procedures this title provides to the President, that Board, or any person, respectively, alleging a violation of this title against an employee described in section 201(2)(D). (3) Employees covered by chapter 63 of title 5, united states code.--The powers and procedures provided in title 5, United States Code, to an employing agency, provided in chapter 12 of that title to the Merit Systems Protection Board, or provided in that title to any person, alleging a violation of chapter 63 of that title, shall be the powers and procedures this title provides to that agency, that Board, or any person, respectively, alleging a violation of this title against an employee described in section 201(2)(E). (4) Comptroller general.--In the case of employees of the Government Accountability Office, the authority of the Secretary under this title shall be exercised by the Comptroller General of the United States. SEC. 206. REGULATIONS. (a) Secretary of Labor.--Except as provided in subsections (b) through (e), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title. (b) Board.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(C). The procedures applicable to regulations of the Board issued for the implementation of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.), prescribed in section 304 of that Act (2 U.S.C. 1384), shall be the procedures applicable to regulations issued under this subsection. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Board shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.). (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. (c) President.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(D). (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the President shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, under chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. (d) Office of Personnel Management.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(E). (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning an employing agency and the Merit Systems Protection Board under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Office may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Office, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. (e) Comptroller General.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees of the Government Accountability Office. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Comptroller General shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Comptroller General under title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.). (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. <all>

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act

A bill to extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace.

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill modifies various employment, leave, and pension rules with respect to part-time workers. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that employees work a minimum number of hours during the preceding 12-month period before becoming eligible for family and medical leave. The bill also sets the maximum length of service on which employers may condition the eligibility of part-time employees for a qualified pension plan (e.g., 401(k) retirement plan). Except as required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, such service requirement may be no longer than two consecutive 12-month periods of at least 500 hours of service for part-time employees who have reached the age of 21 by the end of such period. The bill further prohibits employers of more than 15 employees from setting disparate terms of employment or working conditions for part-time employees, including with respect to compensation, notice of work hours, and promotion opportunities. Additionally, the bill requires such employers to offer available, qualified part-time employees additional work hours before hiring new employees for such hours. Among other enforcement methods, employers must maintain three years of records for offers of additional hours and employee responses to such offers. The bill also provides a private right of action for employees to enforce the nondiscrimination requirements of this bill.

SHORT TITLE. 1. 2. Elimination of hours of service requirement for FMLA leave. TITLE II--ENSURING FAIR TREATMENT FOR PART-TIME WORKERS Sec. Offer of work to existing employees. Remedies and enforcement. Regulations. 101. (2) Section 102(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. ``(4) 12-month period.--For purposes of this subsection, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of subsection (a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. 201. 1301); (D) is an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) is an employing agency covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) is the Comptroller General of the United States. (5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. (B) Commerce.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``commerce'' includes government. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 202. 203. (a) Written Statements Required.-- (1) In general.--Upon hiring an employee, an employer shall-- (A) obtain a written statement of the employee's desired number of weekly work hours and the days and times the employee is available to work; (B) notify the employee that this written statement may be modified in writing at any time during employment; and (C) specify the process to modify the written statement. 204. (B) Copies.--Each employer shall, upon a reasonable request of an employee of the employer, provide the employee with a copy of the records described in subparagraph (A) relating to the employee. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. SEC. 1384), shall be the procedures applicable to regulations issued under this subsection. ), under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the President shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, under chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code. 2611 et seq.).

SHORT TITLE. 1. 2. Elimination of hours of service requirement for FMLA leave. TITLE II--ENSURING FAIR TREATMENT FOR PART-TIME WORKERS Sec. Offer of work to existing employees. Remedies and enforcement. Regulations. 101. (2) Section 102(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. ``(4) 12-month period.--For purposes of this subsection, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of subsection (a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. 201. 1301); (D) is an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) is an employing agency covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) is the Comptroller General of the United States. (5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. (B) Commerce.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``commerce'' includes government. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 202. 203. 204. (B) Copies.--Each employer shall, upon a reasonable request of an employee of the employer, provide the employee with a copy of the records described in subparagraph (A) relating to the employee. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. SEC. 1384), shall be the procedures applicable to regulations issued under this subsection. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the President shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, under chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code. 2611 et seq.).

SHORT TITLE. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Elimination of hours of service requirement for FMLA leave. TITLE II--ENSURING FAIR TREATMENT FOR PART-TIME WORKERS Sec. Definitions. Elimination of discrimination on the basis of hours worked. Offer of work to existing employees. Remedies and enforcement. Regulations. 101. (2) Section 102(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). This subparagraph shall cease to apply to any employee as of the first plan year beginning after the plan year in which the employee completes 1 year of service (without regard to paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection). ``(4) 12-month period.--For purposes of this subsection, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of subsection (a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. 201. In this title: (1) Employ.--The term ``employ'' has the meaning given the term in section 3(g) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 1301); (D) is an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) is an employing agency covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) is the Comptroller General of the United States. (5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. (B) Commerce.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``commerce'' includes government. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 202. 203. (a) Written Statements Required.-- (1) In general.--Upon hiring an employee, an employer shall-- (A) obtain a written statement of the employee's desired number of weekly work hours and the days and times the employee is available to work; (B) notify the employee that this written statement may be modified in writing at any time during employment; and (C) specify the process to modify the written statement. 204. 205. (B) Copies.--Each employer shall, upon a reasonable request of an employee of the employer, provide the employee with a copy of the records described in subparagraph (A) relating to the employee. 2611)), or other compensation denied, lost, or owed to such employee by reason of the violation; or (II) in a case in which wages, salary, employment benefits (as so defined), or other compensation have not been denied, lost, or owed to the employee, any actual monetary losses sustained by the employee as a direct result of the violation; (ii) interest on the amount described in clause (i) calculated at the prevailing rate; (iii) except as provided in subparagraph (B), an additional amount as liquidated damages equal to the sum of the amount described in clause (i) and the interest described in clause (ii); and (iv) such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. SEC. 1384), shall be the procedures applicable to regulations issued under this subsection. ), under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the President shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, under chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code. 2611 et seq.).

SHORT TITLE. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Elimination of hours of service requirement for FMLA leave. TITLE II--ENSURING FAIR TREATMENT FOR PART-TIME WORKERS Sec. Definitions. Elimination of discrimination on the basis of hours worked. Offer of work to existing employees. Prohibited acts. Remedies and enforcement. Regulations. 101. (2) Section 102(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). This subparagraph shall cease to apply to any employee as of the first plan year beginning after the plan year in which the employee completes 1 year of service (without regard to paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection). ``(4) 12-month period.--For purposes of this subsection, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of subsection (a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. 201. In this title: (1) Employ.--The term ``employ'' has the meaning given the term in section 3(g) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 1301); (D) is an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) is an employing agency covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) is the Comptroller General of the United States. (5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. (B) Commerce.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``commerce'' includes government. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 202. (a) Rule.-- (1) In general.--An employer shall not discriminate against an employee on the basis that such employee is scheduled to work fewer hours per week, or is employed for a shorter expected duration, than another employee of the employer if the jobs of such employees require substantially equal skill, effort, responsibility, and duties and such jobs are performed under similar working conditions. 203. (a) Written Statements Required.-- (1) In general.--Upon hiring an employee, an employer shall-- (A) obtain a written statement of the employee's desired number of weekly work hours and the days and times the employee is available to work; (B) notify the employee that this written statement may be modified in writing at any time during employment; and (C) specify the process to modify the written statement. 204. (c) Interference With Proceedings or Inquiries.--It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an individual because such individual-- (1) has filed any charge, or has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this title; (2) has given, or is about to give, any information in connection with any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this title; or (3) has testified, or is about to testify, in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this title. 205. (B) Copies.--Each employer shall, upon a reasonable request of an employee of the employer, provide the employee with a copy of the records described in subparagraph (A) relating to the employee. 2611)), or other compensation denied, lost, or owed to such employee by reason of the violation; or (II) in a case in which wages, salary, employment benefits (as so defined), or other compensation have not been denied, lost, or owed to the employee, any actual monetary losses sustained by the employee as a direct result of the violation; (ii) interest on the amount described in clause (i) calculated at the prevailing rate; (iii) except as provided in subparagraph (B), an additional amount as liquidated damages equal to the sum of the amount described in clause (i) and the interest described in clause (ii); and (iv) such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion. (3) Fees and costs.--The court in such an action shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to the plaintiff, allow a reasonable attorney's fee, reasonable expert witness fees, and other costs of the action to be paid by the defendant. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. (2) Administrative review.--An affected person who takes exception to an order issued under paragraph (1) may request review of and a decision regarding such an order by an administrative law judge. (d) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an action may be brought under this section not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. SEC. 1384), shall be the procedures applicable to regulations issued under this subsection. ), under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. (2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the President shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and the Merit Systems Protection Board, and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, under chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code. 2611 et seq.).

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. Elimination of hours of service requirement for FMLA leave. a) Amendment.--Section 101(2)(A) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)(A)) is amended to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible employee' means an employee who has been employed for at least 12 months by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 101(2) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to employees who are included in a unit of employees covered by an agreement which the Secretary finds to be a collective bargaining agreement between employee representatives and 1 or more employers, if there is evidence that retirement benefits were the subject of good faith bargaining between such employee representatives and such employer or employers. If the employer so excludes such employees with respect to the requirements of any such provision, such employees shall be excluded with respect to the requirements of all such provisions. ``(4) 12-month period.--For purposes of this subsection, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of subsection (a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. For purposes of this paragraph, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of section 202(a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. ( c) Penalty.--Section 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1132) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Requirements Relating to Part-Time Employees.--In the case of a plan that fails to permit participation as required by section 202(c), the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against the plan sponsor in an amount equal to $10,000 per year per employee to whom such failure relates. 2) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an individual who is-- (A) an employee, as defined in section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(e)), who is not covered under any of subparagraphs (B) through (G), except that a reference in such section to an employer shall be considered to be a reference to a person in commerce described in paragraph (3)(A); (B) a State employee described in section 304(a) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16c(a)); (C) a covered employee, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301), except that such term shall not include an applicant for employment; (D) a covered employee, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) a Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) an employee of the Government Accountability Office. 2000e-16c(a)); (C) is an employing office, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301); (D) is an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (E) is an employing agency covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code; or (F) is the Comptroller General of the United States. ( 5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. ( (2) Examples.--Discrimination described in paragraph (1) shall include differential treatment with respect to-- (A) rate of compensation; (B) notice of, and input into, work hours; (C) eligibility to accrue, on a pro rata basis, employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits; (D) promotion opportunities; or (E) other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. ( b) Distinctions Permitted.--This section shall not be construed to prohibit differences in rate of compensation, or other conditions, terms, or privileges of employment, of employees of an employer for reasons other than the number of hours the employees are scheduled to work per week, or the expected duration of employment of the employees, including for reasons such as-- (1) the date on which the employees are hired; (2) a merit system; or (3) a system that measures earnings by quantity per hour or quality of production. (b) Offer of Desired Weekly Work Hours to Existing Employees.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an employer shall schedule an employee of the employer to work the number of weekly hours identified by the employee as desired weekly hours in a written statement under subsection (a) prior to hiring any new employee from an external applicant pool, including hiring through the use of a temporary services or staffing agency, or contracting with a contractor or subcontractor, to work such hours. ( 2) Exception.--An employer shall not be required to compensate an existing employee under paragraph (1) for any hour of work for which-- (A) the employee lacks, or cannot obtain with reasonable training, the qualifications necessary to perform the work; (B) scheduling such employee to perform the work would require providing the employee overtime compensation as described in subsection (b)(2)(C); (C) the employer made a reasonable attempt to contact the employee to work such hour and was unable to reach the employee; or (D) the employee was otherwise no longer available. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the terms ``written'', with respect to a statement, and ``writing'' mean a printed or printable communication in physical or electronic form. (a) Interference With Rights.--It shall be unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise or the attempt to exercise, any rights set forth under this title. ( a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this title, including any regulation or order issued under this title, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). (2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.-- (A) In general.--Each employer shall maintain for a period of not less than 3 years, or for the duration of any claim (including the duration of a related civil action or investigation) pending pursuant to this title, whichever is longer, all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this title, including compliance with the requirements of regulations issued by the Secretary under section 206. B) Copies.--Each employer shall, upon a reasonable request of an employee of the employer, provide the employee with a copy of the records described in subparagraph (A) relating to the employee. ( (B) Exception for liquidated damages.--If an employer who has violated a covered provision proves to the satisfaction of the court that the act or omission which violated the covered provision was in good faith and that the employer had reasonable grounds for believing that the act or omission was not a violation of a covered provision, such court may, in the discretion of the court, reduce the amount of liability under subparagraph (A) to the amount, interest, and equitable relief determined under clauses (i), (ii), and (iv), respectively. ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) such employees; or (B) such employees and any other employees similarly situated. ( (4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this title in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. ( (3) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--An employer who willfully and repeatedly violates-- (i) section 204(a) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $100 per violation (subject to subparagraph (B)); or (ii) subsection (b) or (c) of section 204 shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed $1,100 per violation (subject to subparagraph (B)). ( B) Inflation.--The Secretary shall, for each year beginning with calendar year 2024, increase the maximum amounts for the penalties described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) by a percentage equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the Department of Labor, between December 2022 and the December prior to the year for which the increase takes effect. ( (B) Recovery on behalf of employees.--Any sums recovered by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) on behalf of an employee shall be held in a special deposit account and shall be paid, on order of the Secretary, directly to the employee affected. 3) Commencement.--In determining when an action is commenced by the Secretary or by an employee under this section for the purposes of this subsection, it shall be considered to be commenced on the date when the complaint is filed. ( 1301)), or any person, alleging a violation of section 202(a)(1) of that Act (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(1)) shall be the powers and procedures this title provides to that Board, or any person, alleging a violation of this title against an employee described in section 201(2)(C). ( 2) Employees covered by chapter 5 of title 3, united states code.--The powers and procedures provided in chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code, to the President, the Merit Systems Protection Board, or any person, alleging a violation of section 412(a)(1) of that title, shall be the powers and procedures this title provides to the President, that Board, or any person, respectively, alleging a violation of this title against an employee described in section 201(2)(D). ( (4) Comptroller general.--In the case of employees of the Government Accountability Office, the authority of the Secretary under this title shall be exercised by the Comptroller General of the United States. 2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Board shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the Office and applicable to rights and protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. ), (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the President may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the President, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. (d) Office of Personnel Management.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(E). ( 2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning an employing agency and the Merit Systems Protection Board under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. ( (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title.

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. TITLE I--EXPANDING ACCESS TO BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME WORKERS Sec. Elimination of hours of service requirement for FMLA leave. a) Amendment.--Section 101(2)(A) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)(A)) is amended to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible employee' means an employee who has been employed for at least 12 months by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''. ( ``(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to employees who are included in a unit of employees covered by an agreement which the Secretary finds to be a collective bargaining agreement between employee representatives and 1 or more employers, if there is evidence that retirement benefits were the subject of good faith bargaining between such employee representatives and such employer or employers. If the employer so excludes such employees with respect to the requirements of any such provision, such employees shall be excluded with respect to the requirements of all such provisions. ``(4) 12-month period.--For purposes of this subsection, 12-month periods shall be determined in the same manner as under the last sentence of subsection (a)(3)(A), except that 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, shall not be taken into account.''. ( 1132) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Requirements Relating to Part-Time Employees.--In the case of a plan that fails to permit participation as required by section 202(c), the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against the plan sponsor in an amount equal to $10,000 per year per employee to whom such failure relates. In this title: (1) Employ.--The term ``employ'' has the meaning given the term in section 3(g) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(g)). ( 4) Person.--The term ``person'', except as used with the term ``person in commerce'', has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(a)). (5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. ( b) Distinctions Permitted.--This section shall not be construed to prohibit differences in rate of compensation, or other conditions, terms, or privileges of employment, of employees of an employer for reasons other than the number of hours the employees are scheduled to work per week, or the expected duration of employment of the employees, including for reasons such as-- (1) the date on which the employees are hired; (2) a merit system; or (3) a system that measures earnings by quantity per hour or quality of production. (b) Offer of Desired Weekly Work Hours to Existing Employees.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an employer shall schedule an employee of the employer to work the number of weekly hours identified by the employee as desired weekly hours in a written statement under subsection (a) prior to hiring any new employee from an external applicant pool, including hiring through the use of a temporary services or staffing agency, or contracting with a contractor or subcontractor, to work such hours. ( (2) Exception.--An employer shall not be required to compensate an existing employee under paragraph (1) for any hour of work for which-- (A) the employee lacks, or cannot obtain with reasonable training, the qualifications necessary to perform the work; (B) scheduling such employee to perform the work would require providing the employee overtime compensation as described in subsection (b)(2)(C); (C) the employer made a reasonable attempt to contact the employee to work such hour and was unable to reach the employee; or (D) the employee was otherwise no longer available. ( a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this title, including any regulation or order issued under this title, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). (2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.-- (A) In general.--Each employer shall maintain for a period of not less than 3 years, or for the duration of any claim (including the duration of a related civil action or investigation) pending pursuant to this title, whichever is longer, all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this title, including compliance with the requirements of regulations issued by the Secretary under section 206. B) Copies.--Each employer shall, upon a reasonable request of an employee of the employer, provide the employee with a copy of the records described in subparagraph (A) relating to the employee. ( B) Exception for liquidated damages.--If an employer who has violated a covered provision proves to the satisfaction of the court that the act or omission which violated the covered provision was in good faith and that the employer had reasonable grounds for believing that the act or omission was not a violation of a covered provision, such court may, in the discretion of the court, reduce the amount of liability under subparagraph (A) to the amount, interest, and equitable relief determined under clauses (i), (ii), and (iv), respectively. ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) such employees; or (B) such employees and any other employees similarly situated. ( (4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this title in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. ( (B) Inflation.--The Secretary shall, for each year beginning with calendar year 2024, increase the maximum amounts for the penalties described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) by a percentage equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the Department of Labor, between December 2022 and the December prior to the year for which the increase takes effect. ( 4) Civil action.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (i) restrain violations of this title; (ii) obtain such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (iii) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages, interest, and equitable relief described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A). ( to the Board (as defined in section 101 of that Act (2 U.S.C. 1301)), or any person, alleging a violation of section 202(a)(1) of that Act (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(1)) shall be the powers and procedures this title provides to that Board, or any person, alleging a violation of this title against an employee described in section 201(2)(C). ( b) Board.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(C). The procedures applicable to regulations of the Board issued for the implementation of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq. ), 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. ( (d) Office of Personnel Management.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(E). ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title.

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. 1132) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Requirements Relating to Part-Time Employees.--In the case of a plan that fails to permit participation as required by section 202(c), the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against the plan sponsor in an amount equal to $10,000 per year per employee to whom such failure relates. 5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. ( 2) Exception.--An employer shall not be required to compensate an existing employee under paragraph (1) for any hour of work for which-- (A) the employee lacks, or cannot obtain with reasonable training, the qualifications necessary to perform the work; (B) scheduling such employee to perform the work would require providing the employee overtime compensation as described in subsection (b)(2)(C); (C) the employer made a reasonable attempt to contact the employee to work such hour and was unable to reach the employee; or (D) the employee was otherwise no longer available. ( (2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.-- (A) In general.--Each employer shall maintain for a period of not less than 3 years, or for the duration of any claim (including the duration of a related civil action or investigation) pending pursuant to this title, whichever is longer, all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this title, including compliance with the requirements of regulations issued by the Secretary under section 206. 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this title in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. ( ( 4) Civil action.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (i) restrain violations of this title; (ii) obtain such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (iii) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages, interest, and equitable relief described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A). ( ), 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. ( ( d) Office of Personnel Management.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(E). (

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 101(2) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). ( ( (2) Examples.--Discrimination described in paragraph (1) shall include differential treatment with respect to-- (A) rate of compensation; (B) notice of, and input into, work hours; (C) eligibility to accrue, on a pro rata basis, employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits; (D) promotion opportunities; or (E) other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. ( b) Distinctions Permitted.--This section shall not be construed to prohibit differences in rate of compensation, or other conditions, terms, or privileges of employment, of employees of an employer for reasons other than the number of hours the employees are scheduled to work per week, or the expected duration of employment of the employees, including for reasons such as-- (1) the date on which the employees are hired; (2) a merit system; or (3) a system that measures earnings by quantity per hour or quality of production. ( ( ( a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this title, including any regulation or order issued under this title, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). ( 2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.-- (A) In general.--Each employer shall maintain for a period of not less than 3 years, or for the duration of any claim (including the duration of a related civil action or investigation) pending pursuant to this title, whichever is longer, all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this title, including compliance with the requirements of regulations issued by the Secretary under section 206. ( ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) such employees; or (B) such employees and any other employees similarly situated. ( ( 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( ( ( ( 3) Commencement.--In determining when an action is commenced by the Secretary or by an employee under this section for the purposes of this subsection, it shall be considered to be commenced on the date when the complaint is filed. ( 2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning an employing agency and the Merit Systems Protection Board under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. ( (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title.

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. 1132) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Requirements Relating to Part-Time Employees.--In the case of a plan that fails to permit participation as required by section 202(c), the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against the plan sponsor in an amount equal to $10,000 per year per employee to whom such failure relates. 5) Person in commerce.-- (A) In general.--The term ``person in commerce'' means any person who is engaged in commerce, in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or in the production of goods for commerce. ( 2) Exception.--An employer shall not be required to compensate an existing employee under paragraph (1) for any hour of work for which-- (A) the employee lacks, or cannot obtain with reasonable training, the qualifications necessary to perform the work; (B) scheduling such employee to perform the work would require providing the employee overtime compensation as described in subsection (b)(2)(C); (C) the employer made a reasonable attempt to contact the employee to work such hour and was unable to reach the employee; or (D) the employee was otherwise no longer available. ( (2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.-- (A) In general.--Each employer shall maintain for a period of not less than 3 years, or for the duration of any claim (including the duration of a related civil action or investigation) pending pursuant to this title, whichever is longer, all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this title, including compliance with the requirements of regulations issued by the Secretary under section 206. 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this title in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. ( ( 4) Civil action.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to-- (i) restrain violations of this title; (ii) obtain such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion; and (iii) in the case of a violation of a covered provision, recover the damages, interest, and equitable relief described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A). ( ), 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. ( ( d) Office of Personnel Management.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement this title with respect to employees described in section 201(2)(E). (

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 101(2) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). ( ( (2) Examples.--Discrimination described in paragraph (1) shall include differential treatment with respect to-- (A) rate of compensation; (B) notice of, and input into, work hours; (C) eligibility to accrue, on a pro rata basis, employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits; (D) promotion opportunities; or (E) other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. ( b) Distinctions Permitted.--This section shall not be construed to prohibit differences in rate of compensation, or other conditions, terms, or privileges of employment, of employees of an employer for reasons other than the number of hours the employees are scheduled to work per week, or the expected duration of employment of the employees, including for reasons such as-- (1) the date on which the employees are hired; (2) a merit system; or (3) a system that measures earnings by quantity per hour or quality of production. ( ( ( a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this title, including any regulation or order issued under this title, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). ( 2) Obligation to keep and preserve records.-- (A) In general.--Each employer shall maintain for a period of not less than 3 years, or for the duration of any claim (including the duration of a related civil action or investigation) pending pursuant to this title, whichever is longer, all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this title, including compliance with the requirements of regulations issued by the Secretary under section 206. ( ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) such employees; or (B) such employees and any other employees similarly situated. ( ( 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( ( ( ( 3) Commencement.--In determining when an action is commenced by the Secretary or by an employee under this section for the purposes of this subsection, it shall be considered to be commenced on the date when the complaint is filed. ( 2) Consideration.--In prescribing the regulations, the Office shall take into consideration the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning an employing agency and the Merit Systems Protection Board under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. ( (3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title.

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this title in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. ( (

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. 2) Examples.--Discrimination described in paragraph (1) shall include differential treatment with respect to-- (A) rate of compensation; (B) notice of, and input into, work hours; (C) eligibility to accrue, on a pro rata basis, employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits; (D) promotion opportunities; or (E) other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. ( ( ( ( a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this title, including any regulation or order issued under this title, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) such employees; or (B) such employees and any other employees similarly situated. ( ( 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title.

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( c) Actions by the Secretary.-- (1) Administrative action.--The Secretary shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this title in the same manner that the Secretary receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206 and 207), and may issue an order making determinations, and assessing a civil penalty described in paragraph (3) (in accordance with paragraph (3)), with respect to such an alleged violation. ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Board, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title. ( (

To extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and pension plans, and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. 2) Examples.--Discrimination described in paragraph (1) shall include differential treatment with respect to-- (A) rate of compensation; (B) notice of, and input into, work hours; (C) eligibility to accrue, on a pro rata basis, employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits; (D) promotion opportunities; or (E) other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. ( ( ( ( a) Investigative Authority.-- (1) In general.--To ensure compliance with this title, including any regulation or order issued under this title, the Secretary shall have, subject to paragraph (3), the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 211(a)). ( 2) Right of action.--An action to recover the damages, interest, or equitable relief set forth in paragraph (1) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and on behalf of-- (A) such employees; or (B) such employees and any other employees similarly situated. ( ( 4) Limitations.--The right provided by paragraph (2) to bring an action by or on behalf of any employee shall terminate on the filing of a complaint by the Secretary in an action under subsection (c)(4) in which a recovery is sought of the damages, interest, or equitable relief described in paragraph (1)(A) owing to an employee by an employer liable under paragraph (1) unless the action is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Secretary. ( ( ( ( 3) Modifications.--The regulations issued under paragraph (1) to implement this title shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary to implement this title, except to the extent that the Comptroller General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued by the Comptroller General, that a modification of such substantive regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this title.

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to: (1) eliminate the hours of service requirement for FMLA leave; and (2) provide for improved coverage for long-term part-time workers. (Sec. 2) Eliminates discrimination on the basis of Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to authorize the Secretary of Labor to assess a civil penalty against a plan sponsor for failure to permit participation in a part-time retirement plan. The Secretary may, in his sole discretion, waive or reduce the penalty if the plan sponsor acted reasonably and in good faith. (Currently, the Secretary may only impose a civil Requires an employer, upon hiring an employee, to: (1) obtain a written statement of the employee's desired number of weekly work hours and the days and times the employee is available to work; (2) notify the employee that this statement may be modified in writing at any time during employment; and (3) specify the process to modify the statement. (Sec. 204) This bill makes any employer who willfully and repeatedly violates specified Federal, State, or local labor laws liable to any person affected for: (1) any wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation denied, lost, or owed to such employee by reason of the violation; or (2) in cases in which wages, salaries, or employment benefits have not been denied or lost, Authorizes the President to issue regulations to the President, the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Merit Systems Protection Board, or any person alleging a violation of the Federal Employees' Rights Act of 1974 (FERS) to the Board or any other administrative officer, to: (1) provide for the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and Directs the Comptroller General to prescribe regulations to implement this Act. (1) The regulations issued under this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor to implement such Act, except to the extent that the Comptor General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued, that a modification of such regulations would be more

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to: (1) eliminate the hours of service requirement for FMLA leave; and (2) provide for improved coverage for long-term part-time workers. (Sec. 2) Eliminates discrimination on the basis of Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to authorize the Secretary of Labor to assess a civil penalty against a plan sponsor for failure to permit participation in a part-time retirement plan. The Secretary may, in his sole discretion, waive or reduce the penalty if the plan sponsor acted reasonably and in good faith. (Currently, the Secretary may only impose a civil Requires an employer, upon hiring an employee, to: (1) obtain a written statement of the employee's desired number of weekly work hours and the days and times the employee is available to work; (2) notify the employee that this statement may be modified in writing at any time during employment; and (3) specify the process to modify the statement. (Sec. 204) This bill makes any employer who willfully and repeatedly violates specified Federal, State, or local labor laws liable to any person affected for: (1) any wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation denied, lost, or owed to such employee by reason of the violation; or (2) in cases in which wages, salaries, or employment benefits have not been denied or lost, Authorizes the President to issue regulations to the President, the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Merit Systems Protection Board, or any person alleging a violation of the Federal Employees' Rights Act of 1974 (FERS) to the Board or any other administrative officer, to: (1) provide for the enforcement and remedies provisions concerning the President and Directs the Comptroller General to prescribe regulations to implement this Act. (1) The regulations issued under this Act shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor to implement such Act, except to the extent that the Comptor General may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulations issued, that a modification of such regulations would be more

H.R.2031

Taxation

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, gains from distributions of intangible property by controlled foreign corporations to U.S. domestic corporations. The bill defines intangible property to include patents, copyrights, licenses, formulas, computer software, and similar items with substantial value.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders.

Rep. LaHood, Darin

R

IL

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, gains from distributions of intangible property by controlled foreign corporations to U.S. domestic corporations. The bill defines intangible property to include patents, copyrights, licenses, formulas, computer software, and similar items with substantial value.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

(a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to U.S. shareholders. (Sec. 966) Amends such Act to: (1) treat intangible property as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and (2) provide for the recognition of gain from such transfer. (Sets forth provisions regarding the

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to U.S. shareholders. (Sec. 966) Amends such Act to: (1) treat intangible property as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and (2) provide for the recognition of gain from such transfer. (Sets forth provisions regarding the

H.R.1386

Commerce

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act This bill requires sellers of products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products. This requirement does not apply to individuals selling products through third-party websites. The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale.

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson

R

NJ

This bill requires sellers of products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products. This requirement does not apply to individuals selling products through third-party websites. The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Treats violations of this Act as violations of a regulation regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices and subject to the penalties and privileges and immunities provided in the

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Treats violations of this Act as violations of a regulation regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices and subject to the penalties and privileges and immunities provided in the

H.R.4076

Education

Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to entities such as educational agencies, schools, and local governments to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs that assist at-risk students in developing cognitive skills and promoting social-emotional learning to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to make assistance available for school- based mentoring programs for at-risk students in order to-- (1) establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs; (2) assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills; and (3) prepare such at-risk students for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. SEC. 3. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 136. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) At-risk student.--The term `at-risk student' means a student who-- ``(A) is failing academically or at risk of dropping out of school; ``(B) is pregnant or a parent; ``(C) is a gang member; ``(D) is a child or youth in foster care or a youth who has been emancipated from foster care, but is still enrolled in high school; ``(E) is or has recently been a homeless child or youth; ``(F) is chronically absent; ``(G) has changed schools 3 or more times in the past 6 months; ``(H) has come in contact with the juvenile justice system in the past; ``(I) has a history of multiple suspensions or disciplinary actions; ``(J) is an English learner; ``(K) has one or both parents incarcerated; ``(L) has experienced one or more adverse childhood experiences, traumatic events, or toxic stressors, as assessed through an evidence-based screening; ``(M) lives in a high-poverty area with a high rate of community violence; ``(N) has a disability; or ``(O) shows signs of alcohol or drug misuse or abuse or has a parent or guardian who is struggling with substance abuse. ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'-- ``(A) means a high-need local educational agency, high-need school, or local government entity; and ``(B) may include a partnership between an entity described in subparagraph (A) and a nonprofit, community-based, or faith-based organization, or institution of higher education. ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(5) Foster care.--The term `foster care' has the meaning given the term in section 1355.20 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(6) High-need local educational agency.--The term `high- need local educational agency' means a local educational agency that serves at least one high-need school. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a). ``(9) School-based mentoring.--The term `school-based mentoring' means a structured, managed, evidenced-based program conducted in partnership with teachers, administrators, school psychologists, school social workers or counselors, and other school staff, in which at-risk students are appropriately matched with screened and trained professional or volunteer mentors who provide guidance, support, and encouragement, involving meetings, group-based sessions, and educational and workforce-related activities on a regular basis to prepare at- risk students for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. ``(b) School-Based Mentoring Competitive Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs that-- ``(A) are designed to assist at-risk students in high-need schools in developing cognitive skills and promoting social-emotional learning to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce by linking them with mentors who-- ``(i) have received mentor training, including on trauma-informed practices, youth engagement, cultural competency, and social- emotional learning; and ``(ii) have been screened using appropriate reference checks and criminal background checks; ``(B) provide coaching and technical assistance to mentors in each such mentoring program; ``(C) seek to-- ``(i) improve the academic achievement of at-risk students; ``(ii) reduce dropout rates and absenteeism and improve school engagement of at-risk students and their families; ``(iii) reduce juvenile justice involvement of at-risk students; ``(iv) foster positive relationships between at-risk students and their peers, teachers, other adults, and family members; ``(v) develop the workforce readiness skills of at-risk students by exploring paths to employment, including encouraging students with disabilities to explore transition services; and ``(vi) increase the participation of at- risk students in community service activities; and ``(D) encourage at-risk students to set goals and plan for their futures, including making plans and identifying goals for postsecondary education and the workforce. ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(4) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients, the Secretary shall give priority to applicants that-- ``(A) serve children and youth with the greatest need living in high-poverty, high-crime areas, or rural areas, or who attend schools with high rates of community violence; ``(B) provide at-risk students with opportunities for postsecondary education preparation and career development, including-- ``(i) job training, professional development, work shadowing, internships, networking, resume writing and review, interview preparation, transition services for students with disabilities, application assistance and visits to institutions of higher education, and leadership development through community service; and ``(ii) partnerships with the private sector and local businesses to provide internship and career exploration activities and resources; and ``(C) seek to provide match lengths between at-risk students and mentors for at least 1 academic year. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use such funds to-- ``(A) develop and carry out regular training for mentors, including on-- ``(i) the impact of adverse childhood experiences; ``(ii) trauma-informed practices and interventions; ``(iii) supporting homeless children and youths; ``(iv) supporting children and youth in foster care or youth who have been emancipated from foster care, but are still enrolled in high school; ``(v) cultural competency; ``(vi) meeting all appropriate privacy and confidentiality requirements for students, including students in foster care; ``(vii) working in coordination with a public school system; ``(viii) positive youth development and engagement practices; and ``(ix) disability inclusion practices to ensure access and participation by students with disabilities; ``(B) recruit, screen, match, and train mentors; ``(C) hire staff to perform or support the objectives of the school-based mentoring program; ``(D) provide inclusive and accessible youth engagement activities, such as-- ``(i) enrichment field trips to cultural destinations; ``(ii) career awareness activities, including job site visits, informational interviews, resume writing, interview preparation, and networking; and ``(iii) academic or postsecondary education preparation activities, including trade or vocational school visits, visits to institutions of higher education, and assistance in applying to institutions of higher education; and ``(E) conduct program evaluation, including by acquiring and analyzing the data described under paragraph (6). ``(6) Reporting requirements.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 6 months after the end of each academic year during the grant period, an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes-- ``(i) the number of students who participated in the school-based mentoring program that was funded in whole or in part with the grant funds; ``(ii) data on the academic achievement, dropout rates, truancy, absenteeism, outcomes of arrests for violent crime, summer employment, and postsecondary education enrollment of students in the program; ``(iii) the number of group sessions and number of one-to-one contacts between students in the program and their mentors; ``(iv) the average attendance of students enrolled in the program; ``(v) the number of students with disabilities connected to transition services; ``(vi) data on social-emotional development of students as assessed with a validated social-emotional assessment tool; and ``(vii) any other information that the Secretary may require to evaluate the success of the school-based mentoring program. ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(7) Mentoring resources and community service coordination.-- ``(A) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall work with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to-- ``(i) refer grantees under this section to the National Mentoring Resource Center to obtain resources on best practices and research related to mentoring and to request no-cost training and technical assistance; and ``(ii) provide grantees under this section with information regarding transitional services for at-risk students returning from correctional facilities and transition services for students with disabilities. ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. SEC. 4. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES STUDY ON SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Education, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify successful school-based mentoring programs and effective strategies for administering and monitoring such programs; (2) evaluate the role of mentors in promoting cognitive development and social-emotional learning to enhance academic achievement and to improve workforce readiness; and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of the grant program under section 136 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, as added by section 3, on student academic outcomes and youth career development. (b) Timing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall submit the results of the study to the appropriate congressional committees. <all>

Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2021

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce.

Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2021

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D.

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This bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to entities such as educational agencies, schools, and local governments to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs that assist at-risk students in developing cognitive skills and promoting social-emotional learning to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce.

SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSE. 3. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 136. ``(5) Foster care.--The term `foster care' has the meaning given the term in section 1355.20 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(6) High-need local educational agency.--The term `high- need local educational agency' means a local educational agency that serves at least one high-need school. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. ``(b) School-Based Mentoring Competitive Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs that-- ``(A) are designed to assist at-risk students in high-need schools in developing cognitive skills and promoting social-emotional learning to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce by linking them with mentors who-- ``(i) have received mentor training, including on trauma-informed practices, youth engagement, cultural competency, and social- emotional learning; and ``(ii) have been screened using appropriate reference checks and criminal background checks; ``(B) provide coaching and technical assistance to mentors in each such mentoring program; ``(C) seek to-- ``(i) improve the academic achievement of at-risk students; ``(ii) reduce dropout rates and absenteeism and improve school engagement of at-risk students and their families; ``(iii) reduce juvenile justice involvement of at-risk students; ``(iv) foster positive relationships between at-risk students and their peers, teachers, other adults, and family members; ``(v) develop the workforce readiness skills of at-risk students by exploring paths to employment, including encouraging students with disabilities to explore transition services; and ``(vi) increase the participation of at- risk students in community service activities; and ``(D) encourage at-risk students to set goals and plan for their futures, including making plans and identifying goals for postsecondary education and the workforce. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. SEC. 4.

SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSE. 3. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. 136. ``(6) High-need local educational agency.--The term `high- need local educational agency' means a local educational agency that serves at least one high-need school. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. ``(b) School-Based Mentoring Competitive Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs that-- ``(A) are designed to assist at-risk students in high-need schools in developing cognitive skills and promoting social-emotional learning to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce by linking them with mentors who-- ``(i) have received mentor training, including on trauma-informed practices, youth engagement, cultural competency, and social- emotional learning; and ``(ii) have been screened using appropriate reference checks and criminal background checks; ``(B) provide coaching and technical assistance to mentors in each such mentoring program; ``(C) seek to-- ``(i) improve the academic achievement of at-risk students; ``(ii) reduce dropout rates and absenteeism and improve school engagement of at-risk students and their families; ``(iii) reduce juvenile justice involvement of at-risk students; ``(iv) foster positive relationships between at-risk students and their peers, teachers, other adults, and family members; ``(v) develop the workforce readiness skills of at-risk students by exploring paths to employment, including encouraging students with disabilities to explore transition services; and ``(vi) increase the participation of at- risk students in community service activities; and ``(D) encourage at-risk students to set goals and plan for their futures, including making plans and identifying goals for postsecondary education and the workforce. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. SEC. 4.

SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSE. 3. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 136. 7801). ``(5) Foster care.--The term `foster care' has the meaning given the term in section 1355.20 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(6) High-need local educational agency.--The term `high- need local educational agency' means a local educational agency that serves at least one high-need school. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a). ``(b) School-Based Mentoring Competitive Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs that-- ``(A) are designed to assist at-risk students in high-need schools in developing cognitive skills and promoting social-emotional learning to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce by linking them with mentors who-- ``(i) have received mentor training, including on trauma-informed practices, youth engagement, cultural competency, and social- emotional learning; and ``(ii) have been screened using appropriate reference checks and criminal background checks; ``(B) provide coaching and technical assistance to mentors in each such mentoring program; ``(C) seek to-- ``(i) improve the academic achievement of at-risk students; ``(ii) reduce dropout rates and absenteeism and improve school engagement of at-risk students and their families; ``(iii) reduce juvenile justice involvement of at-risk students; ``(iv) foster positive relationships between at-risk students and their peers, teachers, other adults, and family members; ``(v) develop the workforce readiness skills of at-risk students by exploring paths to employment, including encouraging students with disabilities to explore transition services; and ``(vi) increase the participation of at- risk students in community service activities; and ``(D) encourage at-risk students to set goals and plan for their futures, including making plans and identifying goals for postsecondary education and the workforce. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(4) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients, the Secretary shall give priority to applicants that-- ``(A) serve children and youth with the greatest need living in high-poverty, high-crime areas, or rural areas, or who attend schools with high rates of community violence; ``(B) provide at-risk students with opportunities for postsecondary education preparation and career development, including-- ``(i) job training, professional development, work shadowing, internships, networking, resume writing and review, interview preparation, transition services for students with disabilities, application assistance and visits to institutions of higher education, and leadership development through community service; and ``(ii) partnerships with the private sector and local businesses to provide internship and career exploration activities and resources; and ``(C) seek to provide match lengths between at-risk students and mentors for at least 1 academic year. ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. SEC. 4. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES STUDY ON SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSE. 3. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 136. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) At-risk student.--The term `at-risk student' means a student who-- ``(A) is failing academically or at risk of dropping out of school; ``(B) is pregnant or a parent; ``(C) is a gang member; ``(D) is a child or youth in foster care or a youth who has been emancipated from foster care, but is still enrolled in high school; ``(E) is or has recently been a homeless child or youth; ``(F) is chronically absent; ``(G) has changed schools 3 or more times in the past 6 months; ``(H) has come in contact with the juvenile justice system in the past; ``(I) has a history of multiple suspensions or disciplinary actions; ``(J) is an English learner; ``(K) has one or both parents incarcerated; ``(L) has experienced one or more adverse childhood experiences, traumatic events, or toxic stressors, as assessed through an evidence-based screening; ``(M) lives in a high-poverty area with a high rate of community violence; ``(N) has a disability; or ``(O) shows signs of alcohol or drug misuse or abuse or has a parent or guardian who is struggling with substance abuse. 1401(3)). 7801). ``(5) Foster care.--The term `foster care' has the meaning given the term in section 1355.20 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(6) High-need local educational agency.--The term `high- need local educational agency' means a local educational agency that serves at least one high-need school. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a). ``(b) School-Based Mentoring Competitive Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs that-- ``(A) are designed to assist at-risk students in high-need schools in developing cognitive skills and promoting social-emotional learning to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce by linking them with mentors who-- ``(i) have received mentor training, including on trauma-informed practices, youth engagement, cultural competency, and social- emotional learning; and ``(ii) have been screened using appropriate reference checks and criminal background checks; ``(B) provide coaching and technical assistance to mentors in each such mentoring program; ``(C) seek to-- ``(i) improve the academic achievement of at-risk students; ``(ii) reduce dropout rates and absenteeism and improve school engagement of at-risk students and their families; ``(iii) reduce juvenile justice involvement of at-risk students; ``(iv) foster positive relationships between at-risk students and their peers, teachers, other adults, and family members; ``(v) develop the workforce readiness skills of at-risk students by exploring paths to employment, including encouraging students with disabilities to explore transition services; and ``(vi) increase the participation of at- risk students in community service activities; and ``(D) encourage at-risk students to set goals and plan for their futures, including making plans and identifying goals for postsecondary education and the workforce. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(4) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients, the Secretary shall give priority to applicants that-- ``(A) serve children and youth with the greatest need living in high-poverty, high-crime areas, or rural areas, or who attend schools with high rates of community violence; ``(B) provide at-risk students with opportunities for postsecondary education preparation and career development, including-- ``(i) job training, professional development, work shadowing, internships, networking, resume writing and review, interview preparation, transition services for students with disabilities, application assistance and visits to institutions of higher education, and leadership development through community service; and ``(ii) partnerships with the private sector and local businesses to provide internship and career exploration activities and resources; and ``(C) seek to provide match lengths between at-risk students and mentors for at least 1 academic year. ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. SEC. 4. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES STUDY ON SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS. (b) Timing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall submit the results of the study to the appropriate congressional committees.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'-- ``(A) means a high-need local educational agency, high-need school, or local government entity; and ``(B) may include a partnership between an entity described in subparagraph (A) and a nonprofit, community-based, or faith-based organization, or institution of higher education. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. b) Timing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall submit the results of the study to the appropriate congressional committees.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES STUDY ON SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS. (

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES STUDY ON SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS. (

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'-- ``(A) means a high-need local educational agency, high-need school, or local government entity; and ``(B) may include a partnership between an entity described in subparagraph (A) and a nonprofit, community-based, or faith-based organization, or institution of higher education. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. b) Timing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall submit the results of the study to the appropriate congressional committees.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES STUDY ON SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS. (

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'-- ``(A) means a high-need local educational agency, high-need school, or local government entity; and ``(B) may include a partnership between an entity described in subparagraph (A) and a nonprofit, community-based, or faith-based organization, or institution of higher education. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. b) Timing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall submit the results of the study to the appropriate congressional committees.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(8) Homeless children and youths.--The term `homeless children and youths' has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES STUDY ON SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS. (

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Part C of title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) ``(2) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term for purposes of section 602(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401(3)). ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'-- ``(A) means a high-need local educational agency, high-need school, or local government entity; and ``(B) may include a partnership between an entity described in subparagraph (A) and a nonprofit, community-based, or faith-based organization, or institution of higher education. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 5 years. ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Student privacy.--An eligible entity shall ensure that the report submitted under subparagraph (A) is prepared in a manner that protects the privacy rights of each student in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly referred to as the `Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974') (20 U.S.C. 1232g). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. b) Timing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall submit the results of the study to the appropriate congressional committees.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students. ``(c) Authorization of Funds.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school- based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills to prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. ``(7) High-need school.--The term `high-need school' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). ``(3) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes-- ``(A) a needs assessment that includes baseline data on the measures described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii); and ``(B) a plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). ``(B) Coordination.--The Secretary shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with the Corporation for National and Community Service, including through entering into an interagency agreement or a memorandum of understanding, to support mentoring and community service-related activities for at-risk students.

Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2021 This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education (ED) the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills Directs the Secretary of Education to give priority to applicants that: (1) serve children and youth with the greatest need living in high-poverty, high-crime areas, or rural areas; or (2) provide at-risk students with opportunities for postsecondary education preparation and career development, including job training, professional development, work shadowing, internships, networking, resume

Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2021 This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to give the Department of Education (ED) the authority to award competitive grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in middle school and high school in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills Directs the Secretary of Education to give priority to applicants that: (1) serve children and youth with the greatest need living in high-poverty, high-crime areas, or rural areas; or (2) provide at-risk students with opportunities for postsecondary education preparation and career development, including job training, professional development, work shadowing, internships, networking, resume

H.R.3584

Government Operations and Politics

Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies and requires any medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product deemed integral to a response to a national emergency to be manufactured and procured in the United States beginning on and after January 1, 2026. The commission must, among other things, examine and report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020 and the private sector response, investigate the origin of the COVID-19 virus and measures for mitigating the impacts of future physical and medical national disasters, determine what medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are deemed to be essential to emergency preparedness, and report on infrastructure or capability deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. States must implement the commission's findings or lose access to federal emergency preparedness funds. The bill allows 100% tax expensing for qualified pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property (e.g., personal protective equipment) placed in service after 2020 and before 2027.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. TITLE I--PROCUREMENT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRED Sec. 101. Procurement requirements. TITLE II--NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNITED STATES PREPAREDNESS FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCIES Sec. 201. Establishment of Commission. Sec. 202. Purposes. Sec. 203. Composition of Commission. Sec. 204. Functions of Commission. Sec. 205. Powers of Commission. Sec. 206. Nonapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act. Sec. 207. Staff of Commission. Sec. 208. Compensation and travel expenses. Sec. 209. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. Sec. 210. Reports of Commission; termination. TITLE III--STATE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINDINGS BY COMMISSION Sec. 301. State implementation of findings. TITLE IV--TEMPORARY 100 PERCENT EXPENSING FOR QUALIFYING GOODS Sec. 401. Special allowance for certain property. TITLE I--PROCUREMENT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRED SEC. 101. PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS. (a) General Procurement Requirements for DoD, DHS, HHS, and CDC.-- Except as provided in subsection (c), any medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product, determined to be integral to the response to a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), as determined by the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies shall be manufactured and procured within the United States if procured by the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control, or the National Institutes of Health. (b) Requirement for the Procurement of American-Made Products During a National Emergency.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any product, material, minerals, ingredient, or equipment that is essential, as determined by the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies, in the response to a declaration of a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with a specific focus on medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product, as determined by the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies shall be manufactured by American-owned entities unless specifically authorized by the President after the declaration. (c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. (d) Applicability.--The requirements of this section apply on and after January 1, 2026, and apply to any contract entered into on or after such date. TITLE II--NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNITED STATES PREPAREDNESS FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCIES SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. There is established in the legislative branch the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies (in this title referred to as the ``Commission''). SEC. 202. PURPOSES. The purposes of the Commission are to-- (1) examine and report upon the facts and actions taken relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020 and private sector response; (2) investigate the origin of the COVID-19 virus; (3) investigate and report to the President and Congress on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for measures that can be taken to mitigate impacts of future physical and medical national disasters; (4) determine products, materials, minerals, ingredients, or equipment that is essential in the response to a declaration of a national emergency and to determine surge capacity for both physical and medical national disasters; (5) give special attention to the need for or existence of national Federal stockpile requirements and national surge capacity; and (6) report on infrastructure deficiencies or capability deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. SEC. 203. COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION. (a) Members.--The Commission shall be composed of 10 members, of whom-- (1) 1 member shall be appointed by the President, who shall serve as chairman of the Commission; (2) 1 member shall be appointed by the leader of the Senate (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, in consultation with the leader of the House of Representatives (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, who shall serve as vice chairman of the Commission; (3) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Democratic Party; (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Republican Party; (5) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Republican Party; and (6) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party. (b) Qualifications; Initial Meeting.-- (1) Political party affiliation.--Not more than 5 members of the Commission shall be from the same political party. (2) Nongovernmental appointees.--An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. (3) Other qualifications.--It is the sense of Congress that individuals appointed to the Commission should be prominent United States citizens, with national recognition and significant depth of experience in such professions as health, manufacturing, agriculture, emergency planning, governmental service, law enforcement, the Armed Services, law, public administration, commerce, and disaster relief. (4) Initial meeting.--The Commission shall meet and begin the operations of the Commission as soon as practicable. (c) Quorum; Vacancies.--After its initial meeting, the Commission shall meet upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members. Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. SEC. 204. FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION. The functions of the Commission are to make recommendations to the President on what resources are necessarily to properly address a wide range of physical and health national disasters. SEC. 205. POWERS OF COMMISSION. (a) In General.-- (1) Hearings and evidence.--The Commission or, on the authority of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out this title-- (A) hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, administer such oaths; and (B) subject to paragraph (2)(A), require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents, as the Commission or such designated subcommittee or designated member may determine advisable. (2) Subpoenas.-- (A) Issuance.-- (i) In general.--A subpoena may be issued under this subsection only-- (I) by the agreement of the chairman and the vice chairman; or (II) by the affirmative vote of 6 members of the Commission. (ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. (B) Enforcement.-- (i) In general.--In the case of contumacy or failure to obey a subpoena issued under subsection (a), the United States district court for the judicial district in which the subpoenaed person resides, is served, or may be found, or where the subpoena is returnable, may issue an order requiring such person to appear at any designated place to testify or to produce documentary or other evidence. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of that court. (ii) Additional enforcement.--In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194). (b) Contracting.--The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title. (c) Information From Federal Agencies.-- (1) In general.--The Commission is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Government, information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this title. Each department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality shall, to the extent authorized by law, furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Commission, upon request made by the chairman, the chairman of any subcommittee created by a majority of the Commission, or any member designated by a majority of the Commission. (2) Receipt, handling, storage, and dissemination.-- Information shall only be received, handled, stored, and disseminated by members of the Commission and its staff consistent with all applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive orders. (d) Assistance From Federal Agencies.-- (1) General services administration.--The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the Commission's functions. (2) Other departments and agencies.--In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law. (e) Gifts.--The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property. (f) Postal Services.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States. SEC. 206. NONAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT. (a) In General.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission. (b) Public Meetings and Release of Public Versions of Reports.--The Commission shall-- (1) hold public hearings and meetings to the extent appropriate; and (2) release public versions of the reports required under section 310(a) and (b). (c) Public Hearings.--Any public hearings of the Commission shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order. SEC. 207. STAFF OF COMMISSION. (a) In General.-- (1) Appointment and compensation.--The chairman, in consultation with the vice chairman, in accordance with rules agreed upon by the Commission, may appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its functions, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that no rate of pay fixed under this subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable for a position at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Personnel as federal employees.-- (A) In general.--The executive director and any personnel of the Commission who are employees shall be employees under section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, and 90 of that title. (B) Members of commission.--Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to apply to members of the Commission. (b) Detailees.--Any Federal Government employee may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement from the Commission, and such detailee shall retain the rights, status, and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption. (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. SEC. 208. COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. (a) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission may be compensated at not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the Commission. (b) Travel Expenses.--While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703(b) of title 5, United States Code. SEC. 209. SECURITY CLEARANCES FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS AND STAFF. The appropriate Federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the Commission in expeditiously providing to the Commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, except that no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this title without the appropriate security clearances. SEC. 210. REPORTS OF COMMISSION; TERMINATION. (a) Interim Reports.--The Commission may submit to the President and Congress interim reports containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures as have been agreed to by a majority of Commission members. (b) Final Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a final report containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures as have been agreed to by a majority of Commission members. (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). (d) Report on State Actions.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on-- (1) actions States should take to be better prepared; (2) national Federal stockpile requirements; and (3) national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. (e) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Commission, and all the authorities of this title, shall terminate 60 days after the date on which the final report is submitted under subsection (b). (2) Administrative activities before termination.--The Commission may use the 60-day period referred to in paragraph (1) for the purpose of concluding its activities, including providing testimony to committees of Congress concerning its reports and disseminating the final report. TITLE III--STATE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINDINGS BY COMMISSION SEC. 301. STATE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINDINGS. (a) Loss of Federal Funding.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any State that fails to implement the findings of the report described in section 310(d) by January 1, 2026, at the State and local level will lose access to all Federal funds for emergency preparedness. (b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith. The Secretary shall evaluate each such exemption every fiscal year. TITLE IV--TEMPORARY 100 PERCENT EXPENSING FOR QUALIFYING GOODS SEC. 401. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY. (a) In General.--For purposes of section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of any qualified pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property which is placed in service after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2027-- (1) such property shall be treated as qualified property (within the meaning of such section); (2) the applicable percentage otherwise determined under section 168(k) of such Code with respect to such property shall be 100 percent; and (3) paragraph (8) of such section shall not apply. (b) Qualified Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing Property.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property'' means any tangible property placed in service in the United States as part of the construction or expansion of property for the manufacture of drugs (as defined in section 201(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g))) or medical devices (as defined in section 201(h) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 321(h)), including personal protective equipment and any other item determined by the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies to be necessary. <all>

Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes.

Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K.

R

PA

This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies and requires any medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product deemed integral to a response to a national emergency to be manufactured and procured in the United States beginning on and after January 1, 2026. The commission must, among other things, examine and report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020 and the private sector response, investigate the origin of the COVID-19 virus and measures for mitigating the impacts of future physical and medical national disasters, determine what medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are deemed to be essential to emergency preparedness, and report on infrastructure or capability deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. States must implement the commission's findings or lose access to federal emergency preparedness funds. The bill allows 100% tax expensing for qualified pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property (e.g., personal protective equipment) placed in service after 2020 and before 2027.

TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Procurement requirements. TITLE II--NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNITED STATES PREPAREDNESS FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCIES Sec. Purposes. Functions of Commission. Staff of Commission. Compensation and travel expenses. Reports of Commission; termination. State implementation of findings. TITLE IV--TEMPORARY 100 PERCENT EXPENSING FOR QUALIFYING GOODS Sec. Special allowance for certain property. 101. (a) Members.--The Commission shall be composed of 10 members, of whom-- (1) 1 member shall be appointed by the President, who shall serve as chairman of the Commission; (2) 1 member shall be appointed by the leader of the Senate (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, in consultation with the leader of the House of Representatives (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, who shall serve as vice chairman of the Commission; (3) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Democratic Party; (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Republican Party; (5) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Republican Party; and (6) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party. (ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of that court. (2) Other departments and agencies.--In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law. (a) In General.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. shall not apply to the Commission. (c) Public Hearings.--Any public hearings of the Commission shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order. (B) Members of commission.--Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to apply to members of the Commission. SEC. (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). 321(g))) or medical devices (as defined in section 201(h) of such Act (21 U.S.C.

TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Procurement requirements. TITLE II--NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNITED STATES PREPAREDNESS FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCIES Sec. Purposes. Staff of Commission. Compensation and travel expenses. Reports of Commission; termination. State implementation of findings. Special allowance for certain property. 101. (ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. (2) Other departments and agencies.--In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law. (a) In General.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. shall not apply to the Commission. (c) Public Hearings.--Any public hearings of the Commission shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order. (B) Members of commission.--Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to apply to members of the Commission. SEC. 321(g))) or medical devices (as defined in section 201(h) of such Act (21 U.S.C.

TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Procurement requirements. TITLE II--NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNITED STATES PREPAREDNESS FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCIES Sec. Establishment of Commission. Purposes. Functions of Commission. Powers of Commission. Staff of Commission. Compensation and travel expenses. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. Reports of Commission; termination. State implementation of findings. TITLE IV--TEMPORARY 100 PERCENT EXPENSING FOR QUALIFYING GOODS Sec. Special allowance for certain property. 101. 1601 et seq. 202. 203. (a) Members.--The Commission shall be composed of 10 members, of whom-- (1) 1 member shall be appointed by the President, who shall serve as chairman of the Commission; (2) 1 member shall be appointed by the leader of the Senate (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, in consultation with the leader of the House of Representatives (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, who shall serve as vice chairman of the Commission; (3) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Democratic Party; (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Republican Party; (5) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Republican Party; and (6) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party. (2) Nongovernmental appointees.--An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. (4) Initial meeting.--The Commission shall meet and begin the operations of the Commission as soon as practicable. 204. The functions of the Commission are to make recommendations to the President on what resources are necessarily to properly address a wide range of physical and health national disasters. 205. (ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of that court. (2) Other departments and agencies.--In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law. 206. (a) In General.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. shall not apply to the Commission. (c) Public Hearings.--Any public hearings of the Commission shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order. 207. (a) In General.-- (1) Appointment and compensation.--The chairman, in consultation with the vice chairman, in accordance with rules agreed upon by the Commission, may appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its functions, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that no rate of pay fixed under this subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable for a position at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code. (B) Members of commission.--Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to apply to members of the Commission. 208. 209. SEC. 210. (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). 301. The Secretary shall evaluate each such exemption every fiscal year. 401. 321(g))) or medical devices (as defined in section 201(h) of such Act (21 U.S.C.

SHORT TITLE. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Procurement requirements. TITLE II--NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNITED STATES PREPAREDNESS FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCIES Sec. Establishment of Commission. Purposes. Composition of Commission. Functions of Commission. Powers of Commission. Staff of Commission. Compensation and travel expenses. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. Reports of Commission; termination. State implementation of findings. TITLE IV--TEMPORARY 100 PERCENT EXPENSING FOR QUALIFYING GOODS Sec. Special allowance for certain property. 101. 1601 et seq. 202. 203. (a) Members.--The Commission shall be composed of 10 members, of whom-- (1) 1 member shall be appointed by the President, who shall serve as chairman of the Commission; (2) 1 member shall be appointed by the leader of the Senate (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, in consultation with the leader of the House of Representatives (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Republican Party, who shall serve as vice chairman of the Commission; (3) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Democratic Party; (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Republican Party; (5) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Republican Party; and (6) 2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party. (2) Nongovernmental appointees.--An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. (4) Initial meeting.--The Commission shall meet and begin the operations of the Commission as soon as practicable. 204. The functions of the Commission are to make recommendations to the President on what resources are necessarily to properly address a wide range of physical and health national disasters. 205. (ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of that court. (ii) Additional enforcement.--In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194). Each department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality shall, to the extent authorized by law, furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Commission, upon request made by the chairman, the chairman of any subcommittee created by a majority of the Commission, or any member designated by a majority of the Commission. (2) Other departments and agencies.--In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law. 206. (a) In General.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission. (c) Public Hearings.--Any public hearings of the Commission shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order. 207. (a) In General.-- (1) Appointment and compensation.--The chairman, in consultation with the vice chairman, in accordance with rules agreed upon by the Commission, may appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its functions, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that no rate of pay fixed under this subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable for a position at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code. (B) Members of commission.--Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to apply to members of the Commission. 208. 209. SEC. 210. (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). (2) Administrative activities before termination.--The Commission may use the 60-day period referred to in paragraph (1) for the purpose of concluding its activities, including providing testimony to committees of Congress concerning its reports and disseminating the final report. 301. The Secretary shall evaluate each such exemption every fiscal year. 401. 321(g))) or medical devices (as defined in section 201(h) of such Act (21 U.S.C.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. Establishment of Commission. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. TITLE IV--TEMPORARY 100 PERCENT EXPENSING FOR QUALIFYING GOODS Sec. a) General Procurement Requirements for DoD, DHS, HHS, and CDC.-- Except as provided in subsection (c), any medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product, determined to be integral to the response to a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), as determined by the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies shall be manufactured and procured within the United States if procured by the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control, or the National Institutes of Health. ( c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( There is established in the legislative branch the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies (in this title referred to as the ``Commission''). COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION. b) Qualifications; Initial Meeting.-- (1) Political party affiliation.--Not more than 5 members of the Commission shall be from the same political party. ( 2) Nongovernmental appointees.--An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. (3) Other qualifications.--It is the sense of Congress that individuals appointed to the Commission should be prominent United States citizens, with national recognition and significant depth of experience in such professions as health, manufacturing, agriculture, emergency planning, governmental service, law enforcement, the Armed Services, law, public administration, commerce, and disaster relief. ( Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. 2) Subpoenas.-- (A) Issuance.-- (i) In general.--A subpoena may be issued under this subsection only-- (I) by the agreement of the chairman and the vice chairman; or (II) by the affirmative vote of 6 members of the Commission. ( ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. (B) Enforcement.-- (i) In general.--In the case of contumacy or failure to obey a subpoena issued under subsection (a), the United States district court for the judicial district in which the subpoenaed person resides, is served, or may be found, or where the subpoena is returnable, may issue an order requiring such person to appear at any designated place to testify or to produce documentary or other evidence. b) Contracting.--The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title. (c) Information From Federal Agencies.-- (1) In general.--The Commission is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Government, information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this title. d) Assistance From Federal Agencies.-- (1) General services administration.--The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the Commission's functions. ( (f) Postal Services.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States. b) Public Meetings and Release of Public Versions of Reports.--The Commission shall-- (1) hold public hearings and meetings to the extent appropriate; and (2) release public versions of the reports required under section 310(a) and (b). ( 2) Personnel as federal employees.-- (A) In general.--The executive director and any personnel of the Commission who are employees shall be employees under section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, and 90 of that title. ( B) Members of commission.--Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to apply to members of the Commission. ( (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. b) Travel Expenses.--While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703(b) of title 5, United States Code. The appropriate Federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the Commission in expeditiously providing to the Commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, except that no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this title without the appropriate security clearances. b) Final Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a final report containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures as have been agreed to by a majority of Commission members. ( (d) Report on State Actions.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on-- (1) actions States should take to be better prepared; (2) national Federal stockpile requirements; and (3) national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY. ( a) In General.--For purposes of section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of any qualified pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property which is placed in service after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2027-- (1) such property shall be treated as qualified property (within the meaning of such section); (2) the applicable percentage otherwise determined under section 168(k) of such Code with respect to such property shall be 100 percent; and (3) paragraph (8) of such section shall not apply. (

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. Establishment of Commission. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. Reports of Commission; termination. a) General Procurement Requirements for DoD, DHS, HHS, and CDC.-- Except as provided in subsection (c), any medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product, determined to be integral to the response to a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), with a specific focus on medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product, as determined by the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies shall be manufactured by American-owned entities unless specifically authorized by the President after the declaration. ( c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( b) Qualifications; Initial Meeting.-- (1) Political party affiliation.--Not more than 5 members of the Commission shall be from the same political party. ( Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The functions of the Commission are to make recommendations to the President on what resources are necessarily to properly address a wide range of physical and health national disasters. B) Enforcement.-- (i) In general.--In the case of contumacy or failure to obey a subpoena issued under subsection (a), the United States district court for the judicial district in which the subpoenaed person resides, is served, or may be found, or where the subpoena is returnable, may issue an order requiring such person to appear at any designated place to testify or to produce documentary or other evidence. (ii) Additional enforcement.--In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194). ( c) Information From Federal Agencies.-- (1) In general.--The Commission is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Government, information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this title. (f) Postal Services.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States. b) Public Meetings and Release of Public Versions of Reports.--The Commission shall-- (1) hold public hearings and meetings to the extent appropriate; and (2) release public versions of the reports required under section 310(a) and (b). ( (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. a) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission may be compensated at not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the Commission. ( (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY. (a) In General.--For purposes of section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of any qualified pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property which is placed in service after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2027-- (1) such property shall be treated as qualified property (within the meaning of such section); (2) the applicable percentage otherwise determined under section 168(k) of such Code with respect to such property shall be 100 percent; and (3) paragraph (8) of such section shall not apply. (

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. Establishment of Commission. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. Reports of Commission; termination. a) General Procurement Requirements for DoD, DHS, HHS, and CDC.-- Except as provided in subsection (c), any medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product, determined to be integral to the response to a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), with a specific focus on medical, pharmaceutical, or emergency preparedness product, as determined by the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies shall be manufactured by American-owned entities unless specifically authorized by the President after the declaration. ( c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( b) Qualifications; Initial Meeting.-- (1) Political party affiliation.--Not more than 5 members of the Commission shall be from the same political party. ( Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The functions of the Commission are to make recommendations to the President on what resources are necessarily to properly address a wide range of physical and health national disasters. B) Enforcement.-- (i) In general.--In the case of contumacy or failure to obey a subpoena issued under subsection (a), the United States district court for the judicial district in which the subpoenaed person resides, is served, or may be found, or where the subpoena is returnable, may issue an order requiring such person to appear at any designated place to testify or to produce documentary or other evidence. (ii) Additional enforcement.--In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194). ( c) Information From Federal Agencies.-- (1) In general.--The Commission is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Government, information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this title. (f) Postal Services.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States. b) Public Meetings and Release of Public Versions of Reports.--The Commission shall-- (1) hold public hearings and meetings to the extent appropriate; and (2) release public versions of the reports required under section 310(a) and (b). ( (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. a) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission may be compensated at not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the Commission. ( (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY. (a) In General.--For purposes of section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of any qualified pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property which is placed in service after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2027-- (1) such property shall be treated as qualified property (within the meaning of such section); (2) the applicable percentage otherwise determined under section 168(k) of such Code with respect to such property shall be 100 percent; and (3) paragraph (8) of such section shall not apply. (

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( ( 2) Nongovernmental appointees.--An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. ( ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. ( b) Contracting.--The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title. ( d) Assistance From Federal Agencies.-- (1) General services administration.--The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the Commission's functions. ( ( ( (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. The appropriate Federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the Commission in expeditiously providing to the Commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, except that no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this title without the appropriate security clearances. ( (d) Report on State Actions.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on-- (1) actions States should take to be better prepared; (2) national Federal stockpile requirements; and (3) national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( (ii) Additional enforcement.--In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194). ( c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ( (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( ( 2) Nongovernmental appointees.--An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. ( ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. ( b) Contracting.--The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title. ( d) Assistance From Federal Agencies.-- (1) General services administration.--The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the Commission's functions. ( ( ( (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. The appropriate Federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the Commission in expeditiously providing to the Commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, except that no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this title without the appropriate security clearances. ( (d) Report on State Actions.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on-- (1) actions States should take to be better prepared; (2) national Federal stockpile requirements; and (3) national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( (ii) Additional enforcement.--In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194). ( c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ( (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( ( 2) Nongovernmental appointees.--An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. ( ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. ( b) Contracting.--The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title. ( d) Assistance From Federal Agencies.-- (1) General services administration.--The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the Commission's functions. ( ( ( (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. The appropriate Federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the Commission in expeditiously providing to the Commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, except that no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this title without the appropriate security clearances. ( (d) Report on State Actions.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on-- (1) actions States should take to be better prepared; (2) national Federal stockpile requirements; and (3) national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the President or the National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies may exempt certain goods or entities from the requirements in such subsections as the President or Commission determines it to be necessary for national security. ( (ii) Additional enforcement.--In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194). ( c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ( (c) Report on Essential Products, Materials, Ingredients, and Equipment Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the Commission regarding which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential for purposes of section 101(b). ( b) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt a State from the loss of Federal funds if the Secretary determines that the State is working towards implementing the findings in good faith.

To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes. ii) Signature.--Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission. ( ( ( ( (c) Consultant Services.--The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. d) Report on State Actions.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on-- (1) actions States should take to be better prepared; (2) national Federal stockpile requirements; and (3) national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. (

Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act - Establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on U.S. Prepararedness for National Emergencies to: (1) examine and report upon the facts and actions taken relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020 and private sector response; (2) investigate and report to the President and Congress on Authorizes the Commission to: (1) hold hearings and sit and act at such times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, administer oaths, and require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents; and (2) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance of such witnesses and production of Authorizes the executive director and any personnel of the Commission to be employees under Federal law. (Sec. 208) Authorizes the Commission members and staff to be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement from the Commission, and such detailee shall retain the rights, status, and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption.(Sec. 209) Requires the appropriate Federal agencies or departments

Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act - Establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on U.S. Prepararedness for National Emergencies to: (1) examine and report upon the facts and actions taken relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020 and private sector response; (2) investigate and report to the President and Congress on Authorizes the Commission to: (1) hold hearings and sit and act at such times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, administer oaths, and require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents; and (2) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance of such witnesses and production of Authorizes the executive director and any personnel of the Commission to be employees under Federal law. (Sec. 208) Authorizes the Commission members and staff to be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement from the Commission, and such detailee shall retain the rights, status, and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption.(Sec. 209) Requires the appropriate Federal agencies or departments

S.44

Taxation

Student Empowerment Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. (Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Student Empowerment Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account.

Student Empowerment Act

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. (Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

Student Empowerment Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. (Currently, such expenses are paid from an individual retirement account.) Amends title IV (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to allow a taxpayer to use a tax-exempt 529 plan to pay tuition for elementary and

Student Empowerment Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. (Currently, such expenses are paid from an individual retirement account.) Amends title IV (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to allow a taxpayer to use a tax-exempt 529 plan to pay tuition for elementary and

H.R.542

Education

Save Education Jobs Act This bill establishes through FY2030 the Education Jobs Fund, from which the Department of Education (ED) must award grants to state educational agencies and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to retain and create education jobs. ED must also provide grants to outlying areas and the Bureau of Indian Education. Specifically, LEAs must use subgrants for compensation and benefits to retain existing employees, rehire former employees, and hire new employees. Further, subgrants may be used for certain activities such as training and professional development, providing salary increases to cover extended days or school years to make up for lost instructional time due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and developing teacher leadership roles in high-need schools. The bill prohibits the use of subgrants for certain activities, such as funding voucher programs, tax-credit scholarships, or education savings accounts.

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by 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 ``Save Education Jobs Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO RETAIN AND CREATE EDUCATION JOBS. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to establish and implement an Education Jobs Fund-- (1) $56,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $52,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $34,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $26,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (5) $17,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (6) $14,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (7) $14,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (8) $14,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (9) $15,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (10) $15,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. (b) Reservation for Administrative Expenses.--Of the amounts made available for a fiscal year under subsection (a), the Secretary may reserve not more than $1,000,000 for each such fiscal year for administration and oversight of this Act. (c) Allocation Schedule.-- (1) First year of grants.--From the amounts first made available under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. (2) Subsequent years.--Not later than 30 days after the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, from the amounts made available under subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. SEC. 3. GRANTS TO RETAIN AND CREATE EDUCATION JOBS. (a) Eligibility.-- (1) National eligibility.-- (A) Fiscal years 2021 through 2026.--For fiscal years 2021 through 2026, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. (B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. (2) State educational agency eligibility in the case of national unemployment average decrease.-- (A) Fiscal years for which national eligibility does not apply.--Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply with respect to a fiscal year described in such paragraph if during the period beginning on the first day of fiscal year 2021 and ending on the last day of the fiscal year preceding such a fiscal year, the average rate of total unemployment in the Nation (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 consecutive months for which data for all States are published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was less than or equal to 5.5 percent. (B) State educational agency-based eligibility.--In the case of a fiscal year described in subparagraph (A), a State educational agency shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for such fiscal year if-- (i) such State educational agency submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5; and (ii) with respect to each month occurring in the fiscal year preceding such fiscal year, the average rate of total unemployment in the State (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 consecutive months for which data are published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was greater than 5.5 percent. (3) Outlying area and bureau of indian education eligibility.-- (A) Fiscal years 2021 through 2026.--For fiscal years 2021 through 2026, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. (B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. (C) Exception.--Subparagraph (B) shall not apply with respect to a fiscal year described in such subparagraph if during the period beginning on the first day of fiscal year 2021 and ending on the last day of the fiscal year preceding such a fiscal year, the average rate of total unemployment in the Nation (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 consecutive months for which data for all States are published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was less than or equal to 3.5 percent. (b) Allocation of Grant Funds.-- (1) Allocation to outlying areas and bureau of indian education.-- (A) Reservation.--Subject to subsection (a)(3), from the amount made available under section 2(a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve-- (i) an amount equal to \1/2\ of 1 percent for allocations to the outlying areas in accordance with subparagraph (B); and (ii) an amount equal to \1/2\ of 1 percent for allocations to programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education in accordance with subparagraph (C). (B) Outlying areas.--From the amount made available under subparagraph (A)(i) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate to each outlying area a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the outlying area received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all outlying areas received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. (C) Programs operated or funded by the bureau of indian education.--From the amount made available under subparagraph (A)(ii) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocate to each program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. (2) Allocation to state educational agencies.--From the amount made available under section 2(a) for a fiscal year remaining after the reservation under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall allocate to each State educational agency that is eligible under subsection (a) a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the State educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all State educational agencies received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. (c) Reservation by State Educational Agency.-- (1) In general.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year, such State educational agency may reserve not more than 5 percent-- (A) for administrative costs of carrying out subgrants under subsection (d); (B) for the costs of retaining or creating positions in the State educational agency related to the administration or support of early childhood, public elementary, public secondary, or public postsecondary education; and (C) to implement evidence-based strategies to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out- of-field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). (2) Prohibited use of funds.--None of the funds reserved by a State educational agency under paragraph (1) may be used by such State educational agency to carry out an activity described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 4(c). (d) Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year and remaining after such State educational agency reserves funds under subsection (c)(1), such State educational agency shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the local educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all local educational agencies in the State received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. SEC. 4. USE OF FUNDS. (a) Required Use of Funds.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section 3(d) shall use not less than 90 percent of the subgrant funds for compensation and benefits and other expenses, such as support services, necessary to retain existing employees, to recall or rehire former employees, and to hire new employees, in order to provide early childhood, elementary, or secondary educational related services. (b) Permissible Use of Funds.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section 3(d) may use not more than 10 percent of such subgrant funds for any of the following: (1) Training, which may include high-quality residency, mentoring and induction programs, and professional development. (2) Salary increases to cover extended days or school years for instruction and enrichment to make up for students' lost instructional time due to COVID-19 and to ensure all students have access to a well-rounded education and the supports needed to succeed. (3) Salary increases to cover increased workdays to provide intensive professional learning and educator planning opportunities, including through professional learning communities. (4) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2), incentives, such as loan forgiveness, service scholarship programs, fee reimbursement for costs associated with obtaining advanced or additional teacher certification, or increased salaries, for teachers to teach in high-need schools and in high-need fields such as special education. (5) To develop, maintain, or expand partnership programs with teacher preparation programs in institutions of higher education that target high-need fields, high-need schools, and diverse candidates to expand the pipeline into the teaching profession. (6) Developing teacher leadership roles in high-need schools. (c) Prohibited Use of Funds.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section 3(d) may not use such subgrant funds-- (1) for general administrative expenses or for other support services expenditures (as such terms are defined on the date of the enactment of this Act in the Common Core of Data of the National Center for Education Statistics); (2) to provide increased salaries or bonuses related to on- the-job performance; (3) directly or indirectly, to-- (A) establish, restore, or supplement a rainy-day fund; (B) supplant State funds in a manner that has the effect of establishing, restoring, or supplementing a rainy-day fund; (C) reduce or retire debt obligations incurred by the State; or (D) supplant State funds in a manner that has the effect of reducing or retiring debt obligations incurred by the State; (4) to meet the requirements under section 1117 or 8501 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6320; 20 U.S.C. 7881); or (5) to support private schools, through employment, services, vouchers, tax-credit scholarships, or savings accounts for students to attend private elementary or secondary schools, or other means. SEC. 5. APPLICATIONS. (a) In General.--A State educational agency seeking to receive a grant under this Act shall provide to the Secretary an application that includes the following: (1) An assurance that the State educational agency will develop and implement a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that local educational agencies in such State comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under section 4. (2) An assurance that the State educational agency will support local educational agencies in targeting funding provided under this Act to high-need schools and to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, or children at risk for academic failure. (3) An assurance that the funds received under this Act will be used to supplement the level of Federal, State, and local public funds that would, in the absence of such Federal funds provided under this Act, be used to support public elementary and public secondary education and not supplant such funds. (4) An assurance that the State educational agency and local educational agencies in such State will provide the reports required under section 7. (5) An assurance that the State educational agency will provide the local educational agencies in such State with the technical assistance and support needed to help avoid unanticipated spending cliffs. (6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). (7) An assurance the State educational agency will meet the maintenance of effort and equity requirements under section 6. (b) No Further Information or Assurances.--The Secretary may not require information or assurances in addition to the information and assurances required under subsection (a) and section 6 unless such information or assurance is necessary to determine compliance with this Act. SEC. 6. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT AND EQUITY. (a) State Educational Agency Maintenance of Effort.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that such State educational agency will, in such fiscal year, provide support for public elementary and public secondary education, including current and capital spending, that bears the same proportion to the overall State budget for such fiscal year as the average amount of such support for school years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 bears to the average overall State budget for the fiscal years applicable to such school years. (b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. (2) State educational agency maintenance of equity for schools with highest share of economically disadvantaged students.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that the State educational agency will not reduce State funding below fiscal year 2019 levels for the 20 percent of local educational agencies in the State with the highest share of economically disadvantaged students. (3) Local educational agency maintenance of equity for high-poverty schools.--As a condition of receiving a subgrant under this Act for a fiscal year, a local educational agency shall provide to the State educational agency an assurance that-- (A) if any per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high- poverty school served by the local educational agency, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds; and (B) the local educational agency will not reduce staffing in any high-poverty school in an amount that is greater than-- (i) the total reduction in staffing in all schools served by the local educational agency, divided by (ii) the total enrollment in such local educational agency. SEC. 7. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually for each subsequent year for which funds are made available under this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives that includes the following information: (A) The outlying areas to which the Secretary allocated funds under this Act. (B) The outlying areas to which the Secretary did not allocate funds under this Act. (C) The amounts allocated to each outlying area under this Act. (D) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocated funds. (E) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, did not allocate funds. (F) The amount allocated to each program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. (G) The amount allocated to each State educational agency under this Act. (H) A summary of the reports the Secretary received under subsections (b) and (c). (2) Publication.--The Secretary shall make each report submitted under paragraph (1) publicly available on the website of the Department of Education. (b) State Educational Agency Reporting.--Not later than 6 months after the disbursement of subgrants and annually for each subsequent year for which funds are made available under this Act, a State educational agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit a report to the Secretary that includes the following information: (1) The number and percentage of educator and other staff positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by: (A) High-poverty local education agencies and schools compared to low-poverty local education agencies and schools. (B) Local educational agencies and schools serving the highest number and percentage of minority children compared to local education agencies and schools serving the fewest number and percent of minority children. (2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. (B) Certification status (full-certification or provisional certification). (C) Teachers in the first 2 years of teaching. (D) Teachers with 3 or more years of teaching experience. (E) If determined appropriate by the State educational agency, the most recent effectiveness rating with respect to such teacher. (3) The percentage of funds under this Act reserved under section 3(c) and how such funds were spent. (4) A summary of the activities for which the subgrants were used in the State. (5) A summary of how the State educational agency ensured State funding for the 20 percent of local educational agencies in the State with the highest share of economically disadvantaged students remained at or above fiscal year 2019 levels. (6) A summary of how the State educational agency supported local educational agencies in prioritizing subgrants to meet the needs of low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homeless, children and youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. (7) The amount allocated by the State educational agency to each local educational agency. (8) A description of grant outcomes, including the extent to which teacher shortages in high-need-fields in high-needs schools remain. (9) A summary of the reports the State educational agency received under subsection (d). (c) Fiscal Accountability.--Not later than 60 days after a State educational agency receives funds under this Act, and annually for each subsequent year for which funds are made available under this Act thereafter, such State educational agency shall submit to the Secretary the following: (1) The number of full-time equivalent employees by category prior to receiving the funds under this Act and the number of full-time equivalent employees by category after receiving such funds. (2) The most current applicable maintenance of effort data available to demonstrate compliance with section 6(a). (3) The most current maintenance of equity data available to demonstrate compliance with section 6(b). (4) A summary of development and implementation of a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that its local educational agencies comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements. (d) Local Educational Agency Reporting.--Not later than 1 year after a local educational agency receives a subgrant under section 3(d), and annually for each subsequent year for which funds are made available under this Act thereafter, such local educational agency shall submit a report to the State educational agency that includes the following: (1) A list of the activities for which such subgrant funds were used. (2) A description of the outcomes from the use of such subgrant funds. (3) A summary of how the local educational agency sought to preserve or improve the number of teacher and support staff positions in the local educational agency's highest poverty schools. (4) The per-pupil expenditures (which shall include actual personnel expenditures, including staff salary differentials for years of employment, and actual nonpersonnel expenditures) of State and local education funds for each school served by the agency for the preceding fiscal year, disaggregated by each quartile of students attending the school based on student level of poverty and by each major racial or ethnic group in the school, for the preceding fiscal year. (5) A description of how the local educational agency sought to protect the highest poverty schools from reductions- in-force or hiring freezes. (6) A description of how low-income and minority children are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out- of-field, or inexperienced teachers. (7) A description of how the local educational agency allocated funding to high-need schools to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. (8) The number of full-time equivalent employees by category prior to receiving the subgrant and the number of full time equivalent employees by category after receiving the subgrant. SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Economically disadvantaged student.--The term ``economically disadvantaged student'' means a student eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (2) Education jobs fund.--The term ``Education Jobs Fund'' means the fund established under section 2(a). (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``English learner'', ``local educational agency'', ``outlying area'', ``paraprofessional'', ``professional development'', ``school leader'', ``specialized instructional support personnel'', ``Secretary'', ``State'', ``State educational agency'', and ``well-rounded education'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) High-need local educational agency.--The term ``high- need local educational agency'' means a local educational agency that has a percentage of economically disadvantaged students that is greater than the median percentage of economically disadvantaged students for all local educational agencies in the State. (5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency. (6) Overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in local educational agency funds in such fiscal year provided to all schools served by such local educational agency, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such schools served by such local educational agency for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. (7) Overall per-pupil reduction in state funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in State funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in State funds in such fiscal year provided to all local educational agencies in the State, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such local educational agencies in the State for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. <all>

Save Education Jobs Act

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Save Education Jobs Act

Rep. Hayes, Jahana

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This bill establishes through FY2030 the Education Jobs Fund, from which the Department of Education (ED) must award grants to state educational agencies and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to retain and create education jobs. ED must also provide grants to outlying areas and the Bureau of Indian Education. Specifically, LEAs must use subgrants for compensation and benefits to retain existing employees, rehire former employees, and hire new employees. Further, subgrants may be used for certain activities such as training and professional development, providing salary increases to cover extended days or school years to make up for lost instructional time due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and developing teacher leadership roles in high-need schools. The bill prohibits the use of subgrants for certain activities, such as funding voucher programs, tax-credit scholarships, or education savings accounts.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Education Jobs Act''. 2. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to establish and implement an Education Jobs Fund-- (1) $56,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $52,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $34,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $26,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (5) $17,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (6) $14,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (7) $14,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (8) $14,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (9) $15,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (10) $15,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. (c) Allocation Schedule.-- (1) First year of grants.--From the amounts first made available under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. 3. for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all outlying areas received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. 4. USE OF FUNDS. (3) Salary increases to cover increased workdays to provide intensive professional learning and educator planning opportunities, including through professional learning communities. 6320; 20 U.S.C. 5. APPLICATIONS. 6311(g)(1)(B)). (b) No Further Information or Assurances.--The Secretary may not require information or assurances in addition to the information and assurances required under subsection (a) and section 6 unless such information or assurance is necessary to determine compliance with this Act. 6. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT AND EQUITY. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (D) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocated funds. (2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (4) A summary of the activities for which the subgrants were used in the State. (7) The amount allocated by the State educational agency to each local educational agency. (6) A description of how low-income and minority children are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out- of-field, or inexperienced teachers. (8) The number of full-time equivalent employees by category prior to receiving the subgrant and the number of full time equivalent employees by category after receiving the subgrant. SEC. 1751 et seq.). (5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency.

This Act may be cited as the ``Save Education Jobs Act''. 2. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to establish and implement an Education Jobs Fund-- (1) $56,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $52,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $34,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $26,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (5) $17,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (6) $14,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (7) $14,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (8) $14,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (9) $15,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (10) $15,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. (c) Allocation Schedule.-- (1) First year of grants.--From the amounts first made available under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. 3. for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all outlying areas received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. 4. USE OF FUNDS. 6320; 20 U.S.C. 5. APPLICATIONS. 6311(g)(1)(B)). 6. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT AND EQUITY. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (D) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocated funds. (7) The amount allocated by the State educational agency to each local educational agency. (6) A description of how low-income and minority children are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out- of-field, or inexperienced teachers. (8) The number of full-time equivalent employees by category prior to receiving the subgrant and the number of full time equivalent employees by category after receiving the subgrant. SEC. (5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Education Jobs Act''. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO RETAIN AND CREATE EDUCATION JOBS. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to establish and implement an Education Jobs Fund-- (1) $56,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $52,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $34,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $26,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (5) $17,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (6) $14,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (7) $14,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (8) $14,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (9) $15,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (10) $15,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. (c) Allocation Schedule.-- (1) First year of grants.--From the amounts first made available under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. 3. (C) Exception.--Subparagraph (B) shall not apply with respect to a fiscal year described in such subparagraph if during the period beginning on the first day of fiscal year 2021 and ending on the last day of the fiscal year preceding such a fiscal year, the average rate of total unemployment in the Nation (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 consecutive months for which data for all States are published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was less than or equal to 3.5 percent. for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all outlying areas received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. 4. USE OF FUNDS. (3) Salary increases to cover increased workdays to provide intensive professional learning and educator planning opportunities, including through professional learning communities. 6320; 20 U.S.C. 5. APPLICATIONS. (3) An assurance that the funds received under this Act will be used to supplement the level of Federal, State, and local public funds that would, in the absence of such Federal funds provided under this Act, be used to support public elementary and public secondary education and not supplant such funds. 6311(g)(1)(B)). (b) No Further Information or Assurances.--The Secretary may not require information or assurances in addition to the information and assurances required under subsection (a) and section 6 unless such information or assurance is necessary to determine compliance with this Act. 6. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT AND EQUITY. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (D) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocated funds. (2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (B) Certification status (full-certification or provisional certification). (4) A summary of the activities for which the subgrants were used in the State. (7) The amount allocated by the State educational agency to each local educational agency. (8) A description of grant outcomes, including the extent to which teacher shortages in high-need-fields in high-needs schools remain. (6) A description of how low-income and minority children are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out- of-field, or inexperienced teachers. (8) The number of full-time equivalent employees by category prior to receiving the subgrant and the number of full time equivalent employees by category after receiving the subgrant. SEC. 1751 et seq.). (5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency. (7) Overall per-pupil reduction in state funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in State funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in State funds in such fiscal year provided to all local educational agencies in the State, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such local educational agencies in the State for each school year applicable to such fiscal year.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Education Jobs Act''. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO RETAIN AND CREATE EDUCATION JOBS. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to establish and implement an Education Jobs Fund-- (1) $56,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $52,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $34,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $26,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (5) $17,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (6) $14,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (7) $14,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (8) $14,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (9) $15,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (10) $15,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. (c) Allocation Schedule.-- (1) First year of grants.--From the amounts first made available under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. 3. (a) Eligibility.-- (1) National eligibility.-- (A) Fiscal years 2021 through 2026.--For fiscal years 2021 through 2026, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. (C) Exception.--Subparagraph (B) shall not apply with respect to a fiscal year described in such subparagraph if during the period beginning on the first day of fiscal year 2021 and ending on the last day of the fiscal year preceding such a fiscal year, the average rate of total unemployment in the Nation (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 consecutive months for which data for all States are published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was less than or equal to 3.5 percent. for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all outlying areas received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. 4. USE OF FUNDS. (3) Salary increases to cover increased workdays to provide intensive professional learning and educator planning opportunities, including through professional learning communities. 6320; 20 U.S.C. 7881); or (5) to support private schools, through employment, services, vouchers, tax-credit scholarships, or savings accounts for students to attend private elementary or secondary schools, or other means. 5. APPLICATIONS. (3) An assurance that the funds received under this Act will be used to supplement the level of Federal, State, and local public funds that would, in the absence of such Federal funds provided under this Act, be used to support public elementary and public secondary education and not supplant such funds. 6311(g)(1)(B)). (b) No Further Information or Assurances.--The Secretary may not require information or assurances in addition to the information and assurances required under subsection (a) and section 6 unless such information or assurance is necessary to determine compliance with this Act. 6. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT AND EQUITY. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (B) The outlying areas to which the Secretary did not allocate funds under this Act. (D) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocated funds. (2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. (B) Certification status (full-certification or provisional certification). (4) A summary of the activities for which the subgrants were used in the State. (7) The amount allocated by the State educational agency to each local educational agency. (8) A description of grant outcomes, including the extent to which teacher shortages in high-need-fields in high-needs schools remain. (4) A summary of development and implementation of a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that its local educational agencies comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements. (5) A description of how the local educational agency sought to protect the highest poverty schools from reductions- in-force or hiring freezes. (6) A description of how low-income and minority children are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out- of-field, or inexperienced teachers. (7) A description of how the local educational agency allocated funding to high-need schools to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. (8) The number of full-time equivalent employees by category prior to receiving the subgrant and the number of full time equivalent employees by category after receiving the subgrant. SEC. DEFINITIONS. 1751 et seq.). 7801). (5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency. (7) Overall per-pupil reduction in state funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in State funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in State funds in such fiscal year provided to all local educational agencies in the State, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such local educational agencies in the State for each school year applicable to such fiscal year.

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. b) Reservation for Administrative Expenses.--Of the amounts made available for a fiscal year under subsection (a), the Secretary may reserve not more than $1,000,000 for each such fiscal year for administration and oversight of this Act. (c) Allocation Schedule.-- (1) First year of grants.--From the amounts first made available under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. ( B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. (3) Outlying area and bureau of indian education eligibility.-- (A) Fiscal years 2021 through 2026.--For fiscal years 2021 through 2026, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( (b) Allocation of Grant Funds.-- (1) Allocation to outlying areas and bureau of indian education.-- (A) Reservation.--Subject to subsection (a)(3), from the amount made available under section 2(a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve-- (i) an amount equal to \1/2\ of 1 percent for allocations to the outlying areas in accordance with subparagraph (B); and (ii) an amount equal to \1/2\ of 1 percent for allocations to programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education in accordance with subparagraph (C). ( B) Outlying areas.--From the amount made available under subparagraph (A)(i) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate to each outlying area a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the outlying area received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) (C) Programs operated or funded by the bureau of indian education.--From the amount made available under subparagraph (A)(ii) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocate to each program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. ( 2) Prohibited use of funds.--None of the funds reserved by a State educational agency under paragraph (1) may be used by such State educational agency to carry out an activity described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 4(c). (d) Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year and remaining after such State educational agency reserves funds under subsection (c)(1), such State educational agency shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the local educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) a) Required Use of Funds.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section 3(d) shall use not less than 90 percent of the subgrant funds for compensation and benefits and other expenses, such as support services, necessary to retain existing employees, to recall or rehire former employees, and to hire new employees, in order to provide early childhood, elementary, or secondary educational related services. ( (2) Salary increases to cover extended days or school years for instruction and enrichment to make up for students' lost instructional time due to COVID-19 and to ensure all students have access to a well-rounded education and the supports needed to succeed. ( 5) To develop, maintain, or expand partnership programs with teacher preparation programs in institutions of higher education that target high-need fields, high-need schools, and diverse candidates to expand the pipeline into the teaching profession. ( (a) In General.--A State educational agency seeking to receive a grant under this Act shall provide to the Secretary an application that includes the following: (1) An assurance that the State educational agency will develop and implement a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that local educational agencies in such State comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under section 4. ( 5) An assurance that the State educational agency will provide the local educational agencies in such State with the technical assistance and support needed to help avoid unanticipated spending cliffs. (6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). ( b) No Further Information or Assurances.--The Secretary may not require information or assurances in addition to the information and assurances required under subsection (a) and section 6 unless such information or assurance is necessary to determine compliance with this Act. (b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. ( 2) State educational agency maintenance of equity for schools with highest share of economically disadvantaged students.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that the State educational agency will not reduce State funding below fiscal year 2019 levels for the 20 percent of local educational agencies in the State with the highest share of economically disadvantaged students. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. ( B) The outlying areas to which the Secretary did not allocate funds under this Act. (C) The amounts allocated to each outlying area under this Act. ( E) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, did not allocate funds. ( 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by: (A) High-poverty local education agencies and schools compared to low-poverty local education agencies and schools. ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( (6) A summary of how the State educational agency supported local educational agencies in prioritizing subgrants to meet the needs of low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homeless, children and youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. ( 3) The most current maintenance of equity data available to demonstrate compliance with section 6(b). ( (d) Local Educational Agency Reporting.--Not later than 1 year after a local educational agency receives a subgrant under section 3(d), and annually for each subsequent year for which funds are made available under this Act thereafter, such local educational agency shall submit a report to the State educational agency that includes the following: (1) A list of the activities for which such subgrant funds were used. ( 5) A description of how the local educational agency sought to protect the highest poverty schools from reductions- in-force or hiring freezes. ( (7) A description of how the local educational agency allocated funding to high-need schools to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. ( 4) High-need local educational agency.--The term ``high- need local educational agency'' means a local educational agency that has a percentage of economically disadvantaged students that is greater than the median percentage of economically disadvantaged students for all local educational agencies in the State. (5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency. ( 6) Overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in local educational agency funds in such fiscal year provided to all schools served by such local educational agency, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such schools served by such local educational agency for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. c) Allocation Schedule.-- (1) First year of grants.--From the amounts first made available under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with section 3. ( (B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( 3) Outlying area and bureau of indian education eligibility.-- (A) Fiscal years 2021 through 2026.--For fiscal years 2021 through 2026, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( (C) Exception.--Subparagraph (B) shall not apply with respect to a fiscal year described in such subparagraph if during the period beginning on the first day of fiscal year 2021 and ending on the last day of the fiscal year preceding such a fiscal year, the average rate of total unemployment in the Nation (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 consecutive months for which data for all States are published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was less than or equal to 3.5 percent. ( B) Outlying areas.--From the amount made available under subparagraph (A)(i) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate to each outlying area a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the outlying area received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. ( 2) Prohibited use of funds.--None of the funds reserved by a State educational agency under paragraph (1) may be used by such State educational agency to carry out an activity described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 4(c). (d) Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year and remaining after such State educational agency reserves funds under subsection (c)(1), such State educational agency shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the local educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) 4) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2), incentives, such as loan forgiveness, service scholarship programs, fee reimbursement for costs associated with obtaining advanced or additional teacher certification, or increased salaries, for teachers to teach in high-need schools and in high-need fields such as special education. (5) To develop, maintain, or expand partnership programs with teacher preparation programs in institutions of higher education that target high-need fields, high-need schools, and diverse candidates to expand the pipeline into the teaching profession. ( 6) Developing teacher leadership roles in high-need schools. ( (2) An assurance that the State educational agency will support local educational agencies in targeting funding provided under this Act to high-need schools and to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, or children at risk for academic failure. ( 6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). ( b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. ( 2) State educational agency maintenance of equity for schools with highest share of economically disadvantaged students.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that the State educational agency will not reduce State funding below fiscal year 2019 levels for the 20 percent of local educational agencies in the State with the highest share of economically disadvantaged students. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. ( E) The programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education to which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, did not allocate funds. ( (2) Publication.--The Secretary shall make each report submitted under paragraph (1) publicly available on the website of the Department of Education. ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( (6) A summary of how the State educational agency supported local educational agencies in prioritizing subgrants to meet the needs of low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homeless, children and youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. ( 9) A summary of the reports the State educational agency received under subsection (d). ( 4) A summary of development and implementation of a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that its local educational agencies comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements. ( (4) The per-pupil expenditures (which shall include actual personnel expenditures, including staff salary differentials for years of employment, and actual nonpersonnel expenditures) of State and local education funds for each school served by the agency for the preceding fiscal year, disaggregated by each quartile of students attending the school based on student level of poverty and by each major racial or ethnic group in the school, for the preceding fiscal year. ( 4) High-need local educational agency.--The term ``high- need local educational agency'' means a local educational agency that has a percentage of economically disadvantaged students that is greater than the median percentage of economically disadvantaged students for all local educational agencies in the State. (5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency. ( 6) Overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in local educational agency funds in such fiscal year provided to all schools served by such local educational agency, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such schools served by such local educational agency for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( 2) Prohibited use of funds.--None of the funds reserved by a State educational agency under paragraph (1) may be used by such State educational agency to carry out an activity described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 4(c). ( 6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). ( b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( ( ( 4) A summary of development and implementation of a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that its local educational agencies comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements. ( ( 6) Overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in local educational agency funds in such fiscal year provided to all schools served by such local educational agency, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such schools served by such local educational agency for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( b) Allocation of Grant Funds.-- (1) Allocation to outlying areas and bureau of indian education.-- (A) Reservation.--Subject to subsection (a)(3), from the amount made available under section 2(a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve-- (i) an amount equal to \1/2\ of 1 percent for allocations to the outlying areas in accordance with subparagraph (B); and (ii) an amount equal to \1/2\ of 1 percent for allocations to programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education in accordance with subparagraph (C). ( (C) Programs operated or funded by the bureau of indian education.--From the amount made available under subparagraph (A)(ii) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocate to each program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all programs operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under such part for the preceding fiscal year. ( (d) Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year and remaining after such State educational agency reserves funds under subsection (c)(1), such State educational agency shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the local educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) 5) To develop, maintain, or expand partnership programs with teacher preparation programs in institutions of higher education that target high-need fields, high-need schools, and diverse candidates to expand the pipeline into the teaching profession. ( (a) In General.--A State educational agency seeking to receive a grant under this Act shall provide to the Secretary an application that includes the following: (1) An assurance that the State educational agency will develop and implement a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that local educational agencies in such State comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under section 4. ( 6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). ( (b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. ( B) The outlying areas to which the Secretary did not allocate funds under this Act. ( ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( ( 5) A description of how the local educational agency sought to protect the highest poverty schools from reductions- in-force or hiring freezes. ( (7) A description of how the local educational agency allocated funding to high-need schools to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. ( 5) High-poverty school.--The term ``high-poverty school'' means, with respect to a school served by a local educational agency, a school that serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than the school that serves the median amount of economically disadvantaged students served by such local educational agency. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( 2) Prohibited use of funds.--None of the funds reserved by a State educational agency under paragraph (1) may be used by such State educational agency to carry out an activity described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 4(c). ( 6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). ( b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( ( ( 4) A summary of development and implementation of a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that its local educational agencies comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements. ( ( 6) Overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in local educational agency funds in such fiscal year provided to all schools served by such local educational agency, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such schools served by such local educational agency for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( ( (C) Programs operated or funded by the bureau of indian education.--From the amount made available under subparagraph (A)(ii) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, allocate to each program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) d) Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year and remaining after such State educational agency reserves funds under subsection (c)(1), such State educational agency shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the local educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) ( (a) In General.--A State educational agency seeking to receive a grant under this Act shall provide to the Secretary an application that includes the following: (1) An assurance that the State educational agency will develop and implement a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that local educational agencies in such State comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under section 4. ( b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. ( ( ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( ( 7) A description of how the local educational agency allocated funding to high-need schools to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each State educational agency that submits an application meeting the requirements under section 5 shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( 2) Prohibited use of funds.--None of the funds reserved by a State educational agency under paragraph (1) may be used by such State educational agency to carry out an activity described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 4(c). ( 6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). ( b) Maintenance of Equity.-- (1) State educational agency maintenance of equity for high-need local educational agencies.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this Act for a fiscal year, a State educational agency shall provide to the Secretary an assurance that if any per-pupil reduction in State funding occurs in such fiscal year for any high-need local educational agency in the State, it shall not be more than the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds. ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( ( ( 4) A summary of development and implementation of a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that its local educational agencies comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements. ( ( 6) Overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in local educational agency funds in such fiscal year provided to all schools served by such local educational agency, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such schools served by such local educational agency for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( ( ( d) Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year and remaining after such State educational agency reserves funds under subsection (c)(1), such State educational agency shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the local educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) ( (a) In General.--A State educational agency seeking to receive a grant under this Act shall provide to the Secretary an application that includes the following: (1) An assurance that the State educational agency will develop and implement a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that local educational agencies in such State comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under section 4. ( ( ( ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( ( 7) A description of how the local educational agency allocated funding to high-need schools to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. 6) An assurance that the State educational agency will take action to ensure that low-income students and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this section are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of- field, or inexperienced teachers, as described in section 1111(g)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(B)). ( ( ( 6) Overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds.--The term ``overall per-pupil reduction in local educational agency funds'' means, with respect to a fiscal year-- (A) the total reduction in local educational agency funds in such fiscal year provided to all schools served by such local educational agency, divided by (B) the total student enrollment in such schools served by such local educational agency for each school year applicable to such fiscal year. (

To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. B) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, each outlying area and program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education shall be eligible to receive a grant in accordance with this section for each such fiscal year. ( ( ( ( d) Subgrants to Local Educational Agencies.--Of the amounts allocated to a State educational agency under subsection (b)(2) for a fiscal year and remaining after such State educational agency reserves funds under subsection (c)(1), such State educational agency shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the local educational agency received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) ( (a) In General.--A State educational agency seeking to receive a grant under this Act shall provide to the Secretary an application that includes the following: (1) An assurance that the State educational agency will develop and implement a monitoring plan that will enable the State educational agency to ensure that local educational agencies in such State comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under section 4. ( ( ( ( 2) The number and percentage of teaching positions that are eliminated or left unfilled in the State (as reported on the annual report card under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(h) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h))), included in the aggregate and disaggregated by the following characteristics of the teacher who previously held the position: (A) Race and ethnicity. ( ( 7) A description of how the local educational agency allocated funding to high-need schools to support subgroups of students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, minority children, students experiencing homelessness, children or youth in foster care, migrant children, students involved with the juvenile justice system, and children at risk for academic failure. (

Save Education Jobs Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Education to establish and implement an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary to reserve up to $1 million for administration and oversight of this Act. (Sets forth eligibility requirements for grants to Directs the Secretary of Education to allocate to each program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the program received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for the preceding fiscal year. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to allocate such grants to each State educational This bill requires a state educational agency (SEA) to provide to the Department of Education (ED) an application that includes: (1) an assurance that it will develop and implement a monitoring plan to ensure that local educational agencies (LEAs) comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under this Act; (2) the funds received Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) make each report submitted by a state educational agency (LEA) that receives a grant under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 publicly available on the Department of Education's website; and (2) require each LEA that receives such a grant to submit to the Secretary a report that includes information on the number and This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to define "high-need local educational agency" as a local agency that has a percentage of economically disadvantaged students that is greater than the median percentage of disadvantaged students for all local educational agencies in the state. "High-need" means a local education agency that serves a higher percentage of students than

Save Education Jobs Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Education to establish and implement an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary to reserve up to $1 million for administration and oversight of this Act. (Sets forth eligibility requirements for grants to Directs the Secretary of Education to allocate to each program operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education a grant that bears the same proportion to such amount as the amount the program received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for the preceding fiscal year. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to allocate such grants to each State educational This bill requires a state educational agency (SEA) to provide to the Department of Education (ED) an application that includes: (1) an assurance that it will develop and implement a monitoring plan to ensure that local educational agencies (LEAs) comply with all applicable programmatic and fiscal requirements, including with the use of funds requirements under this Act; (2) the funds received Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) make each report submitted by a state educational agency (LEA) that receives a grant under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 publicly available on the Department of Education's website; and (2) require each LEA that receives such a grant to submit to the Secretary a report that includes information on the number and This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to define "high-need local educational agency" as a local agency that has a percentage of economically disadvantaged students that is greater than the median percentage of disadvantaged students for all local educational agencies in the state. "High-need" means a local education agency that serves a higher percentage of students than

H.R.1580

Health

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

Rep. Latta, Robert E.

R

OH

This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to include psychological evaluations as telehealth services for coverage of

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to include psychological evaluations as telehealth services for coverage of

H.R.6312

Health

Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to implement or enforce the Department of Health and Human Services' rule titled Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs, published on November 30, 2021, or any substantially similar rule, regulation, or agency statement.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start 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 ``Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE HHS RULE ON HEAD START COVID VACCINE AND MASK REQUIREMENTS. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)); or (2) promulgate, implement, or enforce any rule, regulation, or other agency statement, that is substantially similar to the rule described in paragraph (1). <all>

Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs.

Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act

Rep. McClain, Lisa C.

R

MI

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to implement or enforce the Department of Health and Human Services' rule titled Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs, published on November 30, 2021, or any substantially similar rule, regulation, or agency statement.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start 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 ``Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE HHS RULE ON HEAD START COVID VACCINE AND MASK REQUIREMENTS. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)); or (2) promulgate, implement, or enforce any rule, regulation, or other agency statement, that is substantially similar to the rule described in paragraph (1). <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start 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 ``Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE HHS RULE ON HEAD START COVID VACCINE AND MASK REQUIREMENTS. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)); or (2) promulgate, implement, or enforce any rule, regulation, or other agency statement, that is substantially similar to the rule described in paragraph (1). <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start 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 ``Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE HHS RULE ON HEAD START COVID VACCINE AND MASK REQUIREMENTS. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)); or (2) promulgate, implement, or enforce any rule, regulation, or other agency statement, that is substantially similar to the rule described in paragraph (1). <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start 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 ``Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE HHS RULE ON HEAD START COVID VACCINE AND MASK REQUIREMENTS. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)); or (2) promulgate, implement, or enforce any rule, regulation, or other agency statement, that is substantially similar to the rule described in paragraph (1). <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. Notwithstanding any other law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be obligated or expended to-- (1) implement or enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed.

Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act - Prohibits the use of federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. This Act may not be cited as the "Prevented Mandates Act." This bill prohibits the use or expenditure of

Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act - Prohibits the use of federal funds to enforce the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs. This Act may not be cited as the "Prevented Mandates Act." This bill prohibits the use or expenditure of

S.4732

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <all>

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <all>

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <all>

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act - Authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (Sec. 2) Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act - Authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (Sec. 2) Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any

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

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.9391

Crime and Law Enforcement

Tribal Firearm Access Act This bill expands the definition of identification document (for criminal offenses related to fraud and aggravated identity theft) to include an identification document issued by a tribal government.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tribal Firearm Access Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1028(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``a tribal government,'' before ``a sponsoring entity''; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) the term `tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Tribal Firearm Access Act

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government.

Tribal Firearm Access Act

Rep. Johnson, Dusty

R

SD

This bill expands the definition of identification document (for criminal offenses related to fraud and aggravated identity theft) to include an identification document issued by a tribal government.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tribal Firearm Access Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1028(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``a tribal government,'' before ``a sponsoring entity''; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) the term `tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tribal Firearm Access Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1028(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``a tribal government,'' before ``a sponsoring entity''; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) the term `tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tribal Firearm Access Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1028(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``a tribal government,'' before ``a sponsoring entity''; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) the term `tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tribal Firearm Access Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1028(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``a tribal government,'' before ``a sponsoring entity''; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) the term `tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To provide that identification documents issued by tribal governments are generally accorded the same treatment under Federal criminal law as identification documents issued by the Federal Government or by a State or local government. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.