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OF COMPLAINT.
(a) Employment.--If, after a formal complaint is filed under
section 8 or in accordance with the procedures described in section
12(a), the employee and the head of the employing office resolve the
issues involved, the employee may withdraw the complaint or the parties
may enter into a written agreement, subject to the approval of the
executive director.
(b) Information.--If, after a formal complaint is filed in
accordance with the procedures described in section 11(a), the office
of the legislative branch and the petitioner seeking information from
the office resolve the issues involved, the petitioner may withdraw the
complaint or the parties may enter into a written agreement, subject to
the approval of the executive director.
SEC. 15. PROHIBITION OF INTIMIDATION.
Any intimidation of, or reprisal against, a congressional employee
by any Member or officer of the House of Representatives or of the
Senate, any head of an employing office, or any congressional employee,
as the case may be, because of the exercise of a right under this Act
relating to a provision described in section 2, constitutes an unlawful
employment practice, which may be remedied, except as provided in
section 5(a), in the same manner under this Act as is a violation
relating to such provision.
SEC. 16. CONFIDENTIALITY.
(a) Counseling.--All counseling conducted under this Act shall be
strictly confidential except that the Office and the employee may agree
to notify the head of the employing office of the allegations.
(b) Mediation.--All mediation conducted under this Act shall be
strictly confidential.
(c) Hearings.--Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), the
hearings and deliberations of hearing boards (including any
decisionmaker under procedures described in section 11(a) or 12(a))
shall be confidential.
(d) Release of Records for Judicial Review.--The records of such
hearing boards may be made public if required for the purpose of
judicial review under section 9, 10, 11, or 12.
(e) Access by Committees of Congress.--At the discretion of the
executive director, the executive director may provide to the Committee
on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives and
the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate access to the records of
the hearings and decisions of the hearing boards, including all written
and oral testimony in the possession of the hearing boards, concerning
a decision under section 8(g) or any decision or order issued after
procedures described in section 11(a) or 12(a). The executive director
shall not provide such access until the executive director has
consulted with the individual filing the complaint at issue in the
hearing, and until the hearing board has issued the decision.
SEC. 17. INSPECTIONS.
(a) In General.--On a regular basis, and at least once during each
Congress, the Office shall request that the Secretary of Labor and the
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board detail to
the Office such personnel as may be necessary to inspect the facilities
of the legislative branch of the Federal Government in order to ensure
compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990.
(b) Date and Scope of Inspections.--The Office shall determine the
dates and scope of such inspections, in accordance with regulations
issued in accordance with section 4.
(c) Report.--After conducting such an inspection, the Office shall
prepare and submit for publication in the Congressional Record a report
containing information on the results of the inspection.
SEC. 18. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION.
(a) Collection.--The executive director shall collect information
with respect to complaints filed under section 8 or under procedures
described in section 11(a) or 12(a), including--
(1) the total number of such complaints;
(2) the number of such complaints that allege--
(A) discrimination on the basis of race or color;
(B) discrimination on the basis of sex;
(C) discrimination on the basis of religion;
(D) discrimination on the basis of national origin;
(E) discrimination on the basis of disability;
(F) discrimination on the basis of age;
(G) a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of
1938;
(H) a violation of chapter 71 of title 5, United
States Code;
(I) a violation of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970;
(J) a violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act
of 1993;
(K) a violation of the Employee Polygraph
Protection Act of 1988;
(L) a violation of the Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification Act; or
(M) a violation of section 552 of title 5, United
States Code (commonly known as the ``Freedom of
Information Act''), or section 552a of title 5, United
States Code (commonly known as the ``Privacy Act of
1974'');
(3) the number of such complaints that were resolved by--
(A) settlement;
(B) a decision following a hearing under section 8
or under procedures described in section 11(a) or
12(a); or
(C) withdrawal of the complaint, or other means;
and
(4) for each category of allegations described in
subparagraphs (A) through (M) of paragraph (2)--
(A) the aggregate amount of monetary compensation
(including damages, equitable monetary relief, and
interest) awarded as a result of settlement;
(B) the aggregate amount of such monetary
compensation awarded as a result of a decision
described in paragraph (3)(B); and
(C) the aggregate amount of such monetary
compensation awarded as a result of withdrawal of the
complaint or other means.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this section, and every year thereafter, the
executive director shall prepare and submit for publication in
the Congressional Record a report containing the information
described in subsection (a).
(2) Presentation of information in the aggregate.--In
preparing the reports described in paragraph (1), the executive
director shall not identify by name parties participating in
actions resulting from complaints described in subsection (a).
The reports shall present information collected under
subsection (a) in the aggregate.
SEC. 19. POLITICAL AFFILIATION AND PLACE OF RESIDENCE.
(a) In General.--It shall not be a violation to consider the--
(1) party affiliation;
(2) domicile; or
(3) political compatibility with the employing office,
of an employee with respect to employment decisions issued under this
Act.
(b) Definition.--For purposes of subsection (a), the term
``employee'' means--
(1) a congressional employee on the staff of the leadership
of the House of Representatives or the leadership of the
Senate;
(2) a congressional employee on the staff of a committee or
subcommittee of--
(A) the House of Representatives; or
(B) the Senate;
(3) a congressional employee on the staff of a Member of
the House of Representatives or on the staff of a Senator;
(4) an officer of the House of Representatives or Senate,
or a congressional employee, who is elected by the House of
Representatives or Senate or is appointed by a Member of the
House of Representatives or by a Senator, other than an
employee described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3); or
(5) an applicant for a position that is to be occupied by
an individual described in any of paragraphs (1) through (4).
SEC. 20. OTHER REVIEW.
No congressional employee may commence a judicial proceeding to
redress practices prohibited under section 2 or 4, except as provided
in this Act.
SEC. 21. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision
to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the
remainder of this Act and the application of the provisions of such to
any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
SEC. 22. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such
sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1995 and each subsequent
fiscal year.
SEC. 23. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Act:
(1) Congressional employee.--The term ``congressional
employee'' means--
(A) an employee of the House of Representatives;
(B) an employee of the Senate; and
(C) an employee of an instrumentality.
(2) Employee of an instrumentality.--The term ``employee of
an instrumentality'' means--
(A) an employee of the Architect of the Capitol
(except an employee described in paragraph (3) or (4)),
the Congressional Budget Office, the General Accounting
Office, the Government Printing Office, the Library of
Congress, the Office of Technology Assessment, or the
United States Botanic Garden;
(B) with respect to the application of a provision
described in paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (7) of section
2(a), section 2(c), or section 2(d), any applicant for
a position that will last 90 days or more and that is
to be occupied by an individual described in
subparagraph (A); or
(C) any individual who was formerly an employee
described in subparagraph (A) and whose claim of a
violation arises out of the employment of the
individual by an instrumentality described in
subparagraph (A).
(3) Employee of the house of representatives.--The term
``employee of the House of Representatives'' means an
individual who was eligible to file a formal complaint with the
Office of Fair Employment Practice of the House of
Representatives under clause 6 of rule LI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, as in effect on the day before the
date of enactment of this Act. Such term shall only include an
applicant for employment with an entity of the House of
Representatives with respect to the application of a provision
described in paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (7) of section 2(a),
section 2(c), or section 2(d).
(4) Employee of the senate.--The term ``employee of the
Senate'' means--
(A) any employee whose pay is disbursed by the
Secretary of the Senate;
(B) any employee of the Architect of the Capitol
who is assigned to the Senate Restaurants or to the
Superintendent of the Senate Office Buildings;
(C) with respect to the application of a provision
described in paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (7) of section
2(a), section 2(c), or section 2(d), any applicant for
a position that will last 90 days or more and that is
to be occupied by an individual described in
subparagraph (A) or (B); or
(D) any individual who was formerly an employee
described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and whose claim of
a violation arises out of the individual's Senate
employment.
(5) Employing office.--The term ``employing office'' means
the office headed by a head of an employing office.
(6) Head of an employing office.--The term ``head of an
employing office'' means the individual who has final authority
to appoint, hire, discharge, and set the terms, conditions, or
privileges of the congressional employment of a congressional
employee.
(7) Instrumentality.--The term ``instrumentality'' means an
entity described in paragraph (2)(A).
(8) Violation.--The term ``violation'' means a violation of
a provision listed in section 2 or a regulation that takes
effect under section 4(c).
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S 2071 IS----4 | Congressional Accountability Act - Makes specified Federal statutes (or provisions thereof) applicable to the offices and employees of the legislative branch of the Federal Government, including (with exceptions): (1) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA); (2) the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA); (3) the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (4) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; (5) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); (6) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; (7) the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (8) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988; (9) the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; (10) the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); (11) the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act); and (12) provisions governing Federal labor-management relations.
(Sec. 3) Establishes in the legislative branch an Office of Compliance. Provides for a Board of Directors: (1) to issue regulations that specify the manner in which provisions of this Act shall be implemented to ensure compliance; (2) when proposing regulations, to recommend to the Congress any needed changes in or repeals of existing law to accommodate the application of such provision to its employees and offices; and (3) to study provisions of Federal law relating to employment, personnel actions, or availability of information to the public that are similar to such provision and that do not apply to congressional offices or employees, and recommend to the Congress whether any of those provisions should be applied to congressional offices or employees.
Sets forth congressional disapproval procedures with respect to the issuance of regulations of, and rulemaking by, the Office. Requires the Board to carry out a program to inform Members of Congress, congressional employees, and heads of congressional offices as to the provisions, including remedies, made applicable to the legislative branch.
(Sec. 5) Sets forth procedures for consideration of alleged violations of civil rights and personnel requirements, including: (1) step I, counseling; (2) step II, mediation; and (3) at the election of the employee alleging the violation, step IIIA, formal complaint and hearing by a hearing board, and step IV, judicial review of a hearing board decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, or step IIIB, a civil action in a U.S. district court.
(Sec. 11) Sets forth procedures for consideration of alleged violations relating to: (1) information requirements; and (2) labor management and occupational health and safety requirements.
(Sec. 13) Makes FOIA and the Privacy Act inapplicable to specified offices, including the personnel offices of Members of Congress, congressional committees, and the offices of any caucus or partisan organization related to the Congress.
(Sec. 15) Treats intimidation of, or reprisal against, a congressional employee by any Member or officer of the Congress, any head of a congressional office, or any congressional employee, because of the exercise of a right under this Act, as an unlawful employment practice.
(Sec. 16) Sets forth provisions regarding confidentiality with respect to counseling, mediation, hearings, release of records for judicial review, and access by congressional committees.
(Sec. 17) Requires the Office, on a regular basis and at least once during each Congress, to request that the Secretary of Labor and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board detail to the Office such personnel as necessary to inspect the facilities of the legislative branch to ensure compliance with OSHA, FLSA, and ADA.
(Sec. 18) Requires the executive director of the office (appointed by the chairperson of the Board) to: (1) collect information with respect to complaints filed under this Act; and (2) submit for publication in the Congressional Record a report containing such information, without identifying parties by name.
(Sec. 19) Specifies that it shall not be a violation to consider the party affiliation, domicile, or political compatibility with the employing office of an employee with respect to employment decisions issued under this Act.
(Sec. 20) Prohibits a congressional employee from commencing a judicial proceeding to redress practices prohibited under this Act, except as provided in this Act.
(Sec. 22) Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Congressional Accountability Act"} | 2,603 | 936 | 0.564111 | 1.909691 | 0.579818 | 2.572929 | 2.863477 | 0.831972 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Seniors' Retirement Recovery Act of
2005''.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF 1993 INCOME TAX INCREASE ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
(a) Restoration of Prior Law Formula.--Subsection (a) of section 86
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
``(a) In General.--Gross income for the taxable year of any
taxpayer described in subsection (b) (notwithstanding section 207 of
the Social Security Act) includes Social Security benefits in an amount
equal to the lesser of--
``(1) one-half of the Social Security benefits received
during the taxable year, or
``(2) one-half of the excess described in subsection
(b)(1).''.
(b) Repeal of Adjusted Base Amount.--Subsection (c) of section 86
of such Code is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Base Amount.--For purposes of this section, the term `base
amount' means--
``(1) except as otherwise provided in this subsection,
$25,000,
``(2) $32,000 in the case of a joint return, and
``(3) zero in the case of a taxpayer who--
``(A) is married as of the close of the taxable
year (within the meaning of section 7703) but does not
file a joint return for such year, and
``(B) does not live apart from his spouse at all
times during the taxable year.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Subparagraph (A) of section 871(a)(3) of such Code is
amended by striking ``85 percent'' and inserting ``50
percent''.
(2)(A) Subparagraph (A) of section 121(e)(1) of the Social
Security Amendments of 1983 (Public Law 98-21) is amended--
(i) by striking ``(A) There'' and inserting
``There'';
(ii) by striking ``(i)'' immediately following
``amounts equivalent to''; and
(iii) by striking ``, less (ii)'' and all that
follows and inserting a period.
(B) Paragraph (1) of section 121(e) of such Act is amended
by striking subparagraph (B).
(C) Paragraph (3) of section 121(e) of such Act is amended
by striking subparagraph (B) and by redesignating subparagraph
(C) as subparagraph (B).
(D) Paragraph (2) of section 121(e) of such Act is amended
in the first sentence by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (1)''.
(d) Effective Dates.--
(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this
subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to
taxable years beginning after December 31, 2005.
(2) Subsection (c)(1).--The amendment made by subsection
(c)(1) shall apply to benefits paid after December 31, 2005.
(3) Subsection (c)(2).--The amendments made by subsection
(c)(2) shall apply to tax liabilities for taxable years
beginning after December 31, 2005.
(e) Maintenance of Transfers to Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.--
(1) In general.--There are hereby appropriated to the
Hospital Insurance Trust Fund established under section 1817 of
the Social Security Act amounts equal to the reduction in
revenues to the Treasury by reason of the enactment of this
Act. Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be
transferred from the general fund at such times and in such
manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers
which would have occurred to such Trust Fund had this Act not
been enacted.
(2) Reports.--The Secretary of the Treasury or the
Secretary's delegate shall annually report to the Committee on
Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Finance of the Senate the amounts and timing of
the transfers under this subsection.
SEC. 3. AGE FOR BEGINNING MANDATORY DISTRIBUTIONS INCREASED TO 80.
(a) Qualified Pension Plans.--Subparagraphs (B)(iv) and (C) of
section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to
required distributions) are each amended by striking ``70\1/2\'' each
place it appears and inserting ``80''.
(b) Individual Retirement Plans.--
(1) Paragraph (1) of section 219(d) of such Code is
amended--
(A) by striking ``70\1/2\'' in the text and
inserting ``80'', and
(B) by striking ``70\1/2\'' in the heading and
inserting ``80''.
(2) Subsection (b) of section 408 of such Code is amended
by striking ``70\1/2\'' and inserting ``80''.
(c) Roth IRA's.--Paragraph (4) of section 408A(c) of such Code is
amended--
(1) by striking ``70\1/2\'' in the text and inserting
``80'', and
(2) by striking ``70\1/2\'' in the heading and inserting
``80''.
(d) Section 457 Plans.--Clause (i) of section 457(d)(1)(A) of such
Code is amended by striking ``70\1/2\'' and inserting ``80''.
(e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to distributions after the date of the enactment of this Act. | Seniors' Retirement Recovery Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 85 percent maximum tax rate on Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits enacted by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. Appropriates, from the general fund, to the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund amounts equal to the reduction in revenues resulting from the repeal of the 85 percent rate.
Increases from 70 1/2 to 80 the age at which pension plan and individual retirement account beneficiaries must begin taking distributions. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits to increase the age at which distributions must commence from certain retirement plans from 70 1/2 to 80."} | 1,291 | 105 | 0.476364 | 1.096042 | 0.467441 | 2.131868 | 12.142857 | 0.791209 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Rocky Mountain
National Park Wilderness Act of 1998''.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to include certain lands
within Rocky Mountain National Park in the National Wilderness
Preservation System in order to protect their enduring scenic and
historic wilderness character and unique wildlife values as well as
their scientific, educational, inspirational, and recreational
resources, values, and opportunities.
SEC. 2. WILDERNESS DESIGNATION AND MAP.
(a) Designation.--(1) In furtherance of the purpose of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain lands within Rocky
Mountain National Park, Colorado, which comprise approximately 249,562
acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled ``Rocky Mountain
National Park Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June, 1998, are hereby
designated as wilderness and, therefore, as components of the National
Wilderness Preservation System and shall be known as the Rocky Mountain
National Park Wilderness.
(b) Map and Description.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall file a map
and a boundary description of the lands designated as wilderness by
this section with the Committee on Resources of the United States House
of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of
the United States Senate. Such map and description shall have the same
force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary
is authorized to correct clerical and typographical errors in such map
and description. Such map and description shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the office of the Director of the
National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a)(1) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, lands
designated as wilderness by this Act shall be managed by the Secretary
of the Interior in accordance with the Wilderness Act and this Act,
except that, with respect to the lands designated as wilderness by this
Act, any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of the
Wilderness Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of
enactment of this Act.
(2) Potential Wilderness.--
(A) Definition.--As used in this paragraph, the term
``potential wilderness lands'' means:
(i) lands within the boundaries of the areas
designated as wilderness by this Act that are
identified as ``potential wilderness'' on the map
referred to in section 2(a); and
(ii) lands and interests therein acquired by the
United States on or after the date of enactment of this
Act that are located within the boundaries of Rocky
Mountain National Park and contiguous with lands
designated as wilderness by this Act.
(B) Management.--Potential wilderness lands shall be
managed as components of the National Wilderness Preservation
System upon publication in the Federal Register of a notice by
the Secretary of the Interior that all uses thereon
inconsistent with the Wilderness Act have ceased.
(b) Water Rights.--(1) The Congress finds that, according to
decisions of courts of the State of Colorado, the United States has
existing rights to substantial quantities of water within Rocky
Mountain National Park, and that consequently there is no need for this
Act to effect a reservation by the United States of any additional
water rights to fulfill the purposes for which the wilderness
designations made by this Act are made.
(2) Nothing in this Act or any action taken pursuant thereto shall
constitute either an express or implied reservation of water or water
rights for any purpose.
(c) Colorado-Big Thompson Project.--
(1) Existing activities.--Activities on, under, or
affecting the lands designated as wilderness by this Act
relating to the monitoring, operation, maintenance, repair,
replacement, or use of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and
its facilities which were allowed as of June 1, 1998, shall be
allowed to continue, and shall not be affected by the
designation of such lands as wilderness.
(2) New activities.--In addition to the activities
described in paragraph (1), any other activities on, under, or
affecting the lands designated as wilderness by this Act that
are necessary to respond to catastrophic events or emergencies
and that affect the continued operation, maintenance, repair,
replacement or use of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and its
facilities shall be allowed, subject to reasonable restrictions
established by the Secretary of the Interior in order to
protect the wilderness values of such lands; Provided, however,
That any such restrictions shall not permanently reduce the
water supply capability of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project or
the Windy Gap Project.
(3) Other projects.--Nothing in section 1 of the Act of
January 26, 1915 (16 U.S.C. 191; 38 State. 798) shall be
construed to permit development within the lands designated as
wilderness by this Act of any reclamation project not in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
(d) Exclusions.--(1) Boundaries for the wilderness and potential
wilderness areas designated by this Act specifically exclude--
(A) the Grand Ditch (including both the main canal of the
Grand Ditch and a branch thereof known as the Specimen Ditch)
and its right-of-way as well as associated appurtenances,
structures, buildings, camps, and work sites in existence as of
June 1, 1998; and
(B) lands owned by the St. Vrain & Left Hand Water
Conservancy District, including Copeland Reservoir and the
inlet ditch to such reservoir from the North St. Vrain Creek,
amounting to approximately 35.38 acres.
(2) Nothing in this Act shall affect management or use of any lands
not included within the boundaries of the areas designated as
wilderness or potential wilderness by this Act.
(e) No Buffer Zones.--Congress does not intend that the designation
by this Act of wilderness areas in the State of Colorado creates or
implies the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around
any wilderness area. The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can
be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not, of itself,
preclude such activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness
area. | Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1998 - Designates certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be known as the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness.
Provides that activities on, under, or affecting the lands designated as wilderness by this Act relating to the monitoring, operating, maintenance, repair, replacement, or use of the Colorado- Big Thompson Project (Project) and its facilities which were allowed as of June 1, 1998, shall be allowed to continue, and shall not be affected by the designation of such lands as wilderness. Allows any other activities necessary to respond to catastrophic events or emergencies and affecting continued use of such Project and its facilities, subject to reasonable restrictions established by the Secretary of the Interior to protect the wilderness values of such lands that will not permanently reduce the water supply capability of the Project or the Windy Gap Project. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1998"} | 1,388 | 196 | 0.561231 | 1.483634 | 0.803955 | 5.751412 | 7.118644 | 0.960452 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Commonsense Legislative Exceptional
Events Reforms Act of 2017''.
SEC. 2. CLEAN AIR ACT EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS.
Section 319(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7619(b)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(B)--
(A) in clause (i), by inserting ``or'' after the
semicolon;
(B) by striking clause (ii); and
(C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii);
and
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (B)(iv), by striking ``to
petition the Administrator to'' and inserting ``to
submit a petition (in this section referred to as an
`exceptional event demonstration') to the Administrator
to''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Criteria for determination of exceptional
event demonstration.--
``(i) In general.--The criteria for
evidence, analyses, and documentation
applicable to approval or disapproval of an
exceptional event demonstration under the
regulations under this section shall be stated
with specificity in order to minimize the
discretion of the Administrator in approving or
disapproving that demonstration.
``(ii) State participation.--The
Administrator shall develop the criteria in
conjunction with input from the States.
``(iii) Contents.--The criteria shall
reflect the varying levels of technical
expertise and resources available in State and
local agencies and the varying availability of
meteorological and other monitoring data in
rural areas, and may vary with respect to
different regions.
``(iv) Considerations.--In developing the
criteria, the Administrator shall consider the
use of an expedited or streamlined approval
process and conditions under which exceptional
event demonstrations may be suitable for such a
process.
``(D) Timing of determination of exceptional event
demonstration.--
``(i) Deadline for determination.--
``(I) In general.--Not later than
90 days after submission of an
exceptional event demonstration, the
Administrator shall approve,
disapprove, or request additional
information from a State regarding the
exceptional event demonstration.
``(II) Administration.--If the
Administrator does not approve,
disapprove, or request additional
information relating to an exceptional
event demonstration within the 90-day
period described in subclause (I), the
demonstration shall be considered to be
approved on the day after the date on
which that 90-day period ends.
``(ii) Deadline if additional information
requested.--
``(I) In general.--If the
Administrator requests additional
information from a State regarding an
exceptional event demonstration under
clause (i), not later than 90 days
after the submission of that additional
information, the Administrator shall
approve or disapprove the
demonstration.
``(II) Administration.--If the
Administrator does not approve or
disapprove a demonstration for which
additional information is submitted
within the 90-day period described in
subclause (I), the demonstration shall
be considered to be approved.
``(E) Burden of proof.--The regulations promulgated
under this section shall provide that--
``(i) a determination by the Administrator
with respect to approval or disapproval of an
exceptional event demonstration be based on a
preponderance of the evidence; and
``(ii) in making a determination, the
Administrator--
``(I) shall accord substantial
deference to the findings of the State
exceptional event demonstration; and
``(II) may develop and use analyses
and consider evidence not provided in
the exceptional event demonstration,
subject to the condition that the
analyses are developed by the
Environmental Protection Agency.
``(F) Appeals.--
``(i) Disapproval.--
``(I) In general.--Subject to
subclause (II), disapproval by the
Administrator of an exceptional event
demonstration shall be considered final
action subject to judicial review under
section 307(b).
``(II) Limitation.--Notwithstanding
subclause (I), disapproval by the
Administrator of an exceptional event
demonstration shall only be subject to
appeal by the State that submitted the
exceptional event demonstration.
``(ii) Approval.--Approval by the
Administrator of an exceptional event
demonstration shall not be subject to appeal or
other judicial action.''.
SEC. 3. REVISION OF REGULATIONS.
After providing for a notice and comment period, but not later than
180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise the regulations under
section 319(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7619(b)) to carry out
the amendments made by this Act. | Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2017 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to revise the criteria used by the Environmental Protection Agency in reviewing state air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events. Currently, an exceptional event affects air quality, is not reasonably controllable or preventable, and is caused by a natural event or by human activity that is unlikely to recur at a particular location. This bill allows an exceptional event to include a meteorological event involving high temperatures or lack of precipitation. Under current law, states may petition the EPA to exclude air quality monitoring data that are affected by an exceptional event in determining whether there were exceedances or violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The bill requires the criteria used by the EPA in determining whether an exceptional event was demonstrated by a state to be specific in order to minimize the discretion of the EPA in approving or disapproving the demonstration. The EPA must make a determination within 90 days after the submission of a petition by a state of an exceptional event demonstration. The demonstration is approved if the EPA does not make a determination by that deadline. A determination must be based on a preponderance of the evidence and give substantial deference to the findings of the state exceptional event demonstration. An appeal process for reviewing a disapproval of a demonstration is established. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2017"} | 1,086 | 304 | 0.614118 | 1.915236 | 0.72432 | 1.764 | 3.896 | 0.74 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer
Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of
2015''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--PROHIBITING FEDERALLY FUNDED ABORTIONS
Sec. 101. Prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions.
Sec. 102. Amendment to table of chapters.
TITLE II--APPLICATION UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Sec. 201. Clarifying application of prohibition to premium credits and
cost-sharing reductions under ACA.
Sec. 202. Revision of notice requirements regarding disclosure of
extent of health plan coverage of abortion
and abortion premium surcharges.
TITLE I--PROHIBITING FEDERALLY FUNDED ABORTIONS
SEC. 101. PROHIBITING TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS.
Title 1, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the
following new chapter:
``CHAPTER 4--PROHIBITING TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS
``301. Prohibition on funding for abortions.
``302. Prohibition on funding for health benefits plans that cover
abortion.
``303. Limitation on Federal facilities and employees.
``304. Construction relating to separate coverage.
``305. Construction relating to the use of non-Federal funds for health
coverage.
``306. Non-preemption of other Federal laws.
``307. Construction relating to complications arising from abortion.
``308. Treatment of abortions related to rape, incest, or preserving
the life of the mother.
``309. Application to District of Columbia.
``Sec. 301. Prohibition on funding for abortions
``No funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law, and none of
the funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or
appropriated by Federal law, shall be expended for any abortion.
``Sec. 302. Prohibition on funding for health benefits plans that cover
abortion
``None of the funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law, and
none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or
appropriated by Federal law, shall be expended for health benefits
coverage that includes coverage of abortion.
``Sec. 303. Limitation on Federal facilities and employees
``No health care service furnished--
``(1) by or in a health care facility owned or operated by
the Federal Government; or
``(2) by any physician or other individual employed by the
Federal Government to provide health care services within the
scope of the physician's or individual's employment,
may include abortion.
``Sec. 304. Construction relating to separate coverage
``Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting any
individual, entity, or State or locality from purchasing separate
abortion coverage or health benefits coverage that includes abortion so
long as such coverage is paid for entirely using only funds not
authorized or appropriated by Federal law and such coverage shall not
be purchased using matching funds required for a federally subsidized
program, including a State's or locality's contribution of Medicaid
matching funds.
``Sec. 305. Construction relating to the use of non-Federal funds for
health coverage
``Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting the
ability of any non-Federal health benefits coverage provider from
offering abortion coverage, or the ability of a State or locality to
contract separately with such a provider for such coverage, so long as
only funds not authorized or appropriated by Federal law are used and
such coverage shall not be purchased using matching funds required for
a federally subsidized program, including a State's or locality's
contribution of Medicaid matching funds.
``Sec. 306. Non-preemption of other Federal laws
``Nothing in this chapter shall repeal, amend, or have any effect
on any other Federal law to the extent such law imposes any limitation
on the use of funds for abortion or for health benefits coverage that
includes coverage of abortion, beyond the limitations set forth in this
chapter.
``Sec. 307. Construction relating to complications arising from
abortion
``Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the
treatment of any infection, injury, disease, or disorder that has been
caused by or exacerbated by the performance of an abortion. This rule
of construction shall be applicable without regard to whether the
abortion was performed in accord with Federal or State law, and without
regard to whether funding for the abortion is permissible under section
308.
``Sec. 308. Treatment of abortions related to rape, incest, or
preserving the life of the mother
``The limitations established in sections 301, 302, and 303 shall
not apply to an abortion--
``(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 that would, as
certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death
unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering
physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy
itself.
``Sec. 309. Application to District of Columbia
``In this chapter:
``(1) Any reference to funds appropriated by Federal law
shall be treated as including any amounts within the budget of
the District of Columbia that have been approved by Act of
Congress pursuant to section 446 of the District of Columbia
Home Rule Act (or any applicable successor Federal law).
``(2) The term `Federal Government' includes the government
of the District of Columbia.''.
SEC. 102. AMENDMENT TO TABLE OF CHAPTERS.
The table of chapters for title 1, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new item:
``4. Prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions.................. 301''.
TITLE II--APPLICATION UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
SEC. 201. CLARIFYING APPLICATION OF PROHIBITION TO PREMIUM CREDITS AND
COST-SHARING REDUCTIONS UNDER ACA.
(a) In General.--
(1) Disallowance of refundable credit and cost-sharing
reductions for coverage under qualified health plan which
provides coverage for abortion.--
(A) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section
36B(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
amended by inserting before the period at the end the
following: ``or any health plan that includes coverage
for abortions (other than any abortion or treatment
described in section 307 or 308 of title 1, United
States Code)''.
(B) Option to purchase or offer separate coverage
or plan.--Paragraph (3) of section 36B(c) of such Code
is amended by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) Separate abortion coverage or plan allowed.--
``(i) Option to purchase separate coverage
or plan.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be
construed as prohibiting any individual from
purchasing separate coverage for abortions
described in such subparagraph, or a health
plan that includes such abortions, so long as
no credit is allowed under this section with
respect to the premiums for such coverage or
plan.
``(ii) Option to offer coverage or plan.--
Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall restrict any
non-Federal health insurance issuer offering a
health plan from offering separate coverage for
abortions described in such subparagraph, or a
plan that includes such abortions, so long as
premiums for such separate coverage or plan are
not paid for with any amount attributable to
the credit allowed under this section (or the
amount of any advance payment of the credit
under section 1412 of the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act).''.
(2) Disallowance of small employer health insurance expense
credit for plan which includes coverage for abortion.--
Subsection (h) of section 45R of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 is amended--
(A) by striking ``Any term'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--Any term''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Exclusion of health plans including coverage for
abortion.--
``(A) In general.--The term `qualified health plan'
does not include any health plan that includes coverage
for abortions (other than any abortion or treatment
described in section 307 or 308 of title 1, United
States Code).
``(B) Separate abortion coverage or plan allowed.--
``(i) Option to purchase separate coverage
or plan.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be
construed as prohibiting any employer from
purchasing for its employees separate coverage
for abortions described in such subparagraph,
or a health plan that includes such abortions,
so long as no credit is allowed under this
section with respect to the employer
contributions for such coverage or plan.
``(ii) Option to offer coverage or plan.--
Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall restrict any
non-Federal health insurance issuer offering a
health plan from offering separate coverage for
abortions described in such subparagraph, or a
plan that includes such abortions, so long as
such separate coverage or plan is not paid for
with any employer contribution eligible for the
credit allowed under this section.''.
(3) Conforming aca amendments.--Section 1303(b) of Public
Law 111-148 (42 U.S.C. 18023(b)) is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (2);
(B) by striking paragraph (3), as amended by
section 202(a); and
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(2).
(b) Application to Multi-State Plans.--Paragraph (6) of section
1334(a) of Public Law 111-148 (42 U.S.C. 18054(a)) is amended to read
as follows:
``(6) Coverage consistent with federal abortion policy.--In
entering into contracts under this subsection, the Director
shall ensure that no multi-State qualified health plan offered
in an Exchange provides health benefits coverage for which the
expenditure of Federal funds is prohibited under chapter 4 of
title 1, United States Code.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2015, but only with
respect to plan years beginning after such date, and the amendment made
by subsection (b) shall apply to plan years beginning after such date.
SEC. 202. REVISION OF NOTICE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF
EXTENT OF HEALTH PLAN COVERAGE OF ABORTION AND ABORTION
PREMIUM SURCHARGES.
(a) In General.--Paragraph (3) of section 1303(b) of Public Law
111-148 (42 U.S.C. 18023(b)) is amended to read as follows:
``(3) Rules relating to notice.--
``(A) In general.--The extent of coverage (if any)
of services described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) or
(1)(B)(ii) by a qualified health plan shall be
disclosed to enrollees at the time of enrollment in the
plan and shall be prominently displayed in any
marketing or advertising materials, comparison tools,
or summary of benefits and coverage explanation made
available with respect to such plan by the issuer of
the plan, by an Exchange, or by the Secretary,
including information made available through an
Internet portal or Exchange under sections 1311(c)(5)
and 1311(d)(4)(C).
``(B) Separate disclosure of abortion surcharges.--
In the case of a qualified health plan that includes
the services described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) and where
the premium for the plan is disclosed, including in any
marketing or advertising materials or any other
information referred to in subparagraph (A), the
surcharge described in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II) that is
attributable to such services shall also be disclosed
and identified separately.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply to materials, tools, or other information made available more
than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives January 22, 2015.
Attest:
KAREN L. HAAS,
Clerk. | . No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015 TITLE I--PROHIBITING FEDERALLY FUNDED ABORTIONS (Sec. 101) This bill prohibits federal funds, including funds in the budget of the District of Columbia, from being expended for abortion or health coverage that includes coverage of abortion. Abortions are eligible for federal funding only in cases of rape or incest, or where a physical condition endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. Currently, federal funding of abortion and health coverage that includes abortion is prohibited, with the same exceptions. Health care provided in a federal health care facility or by a federal employee may not include abortions that are ineligible for federal funding. TITLE II--APPLICATION UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (Sec. 201) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow premium assistance tax credits or health insurance tax credits for qualified health plans that cover abortions ineligible for federal funding. This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Office of Personnel Management to ensure that multi-state qualified health plans offered on health insurance exchanges do not cover abortions ineligible for federal funding. (Sec. 202) A qualified health plan's coverage of abortion must be disclosed to enrollees at the time of enrollment and must be prominently displayed in marketing materials, comparison tools, or any summary of benefits and coverage made available by the plan issuer, a health insurance exchange, or the Department of Health and Human Services. The amount of a plan's premium that is attributable to coverage of abortions ineligible for federal funding must be disclosed in material where the premium is disclosed. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015"} | 2,840 | 399 | 0.709406 | 1.897985 | 0.781133 | 2.705502 | 8.074434 | 0.886731 |
SECTION 1. JAIL-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
(a) Use of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grants To Provide
Aftercare Services.--Section 1901 of part S of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796ff-1) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(f) Use of Grant Amounts for Nonresidential Aftercare Services.--
A State may use amounts received under this part to provide
nonresidential substance abuse treatment aftercare services for inmates
or former inmates that meet the requirements of subsection (c), if the
chief executive officer of the State certifies to the Attorney General
that the State is providing, and will continue to provide, an adequate
level of residential treatment services.''.
(b) Jail-Based Substance Abuse Treatment.--Part S of title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796ff et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 1906. JAIL-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Jail-based substance abuse treatment program.--The
term `jail-based substance abuse treatment program' means a
course of individual and group activities, lasting for a period
of not less than 3 months, in an area of a correctional
facility set apart from the general population of the
correctional facility, if those activities are--
``(A) directed at the substance abuse problems of
prisoners; and
``(B) intended to develop the cognitive,
behavioral, social, vocational, and other skills of
prisoners in order to address the substance abuse and
related problems of prisoners.
``(2) Local correctional facility.--The term `local
correctional facility' means any correctional facility operated
by a unit of local government.
``(b) Authorization.--
``(1) In general.--Not less than 10 percent of the total
amount made available to a State under section 1904(a) for any
fiscal year may be used by the State to make grants to local
correctional facilities in the State for the purpose of
assisting jail-based substance abuse treatment programs
established by those local correctional facilities.
``(2) Federal share.--The Federal share of a grant made by
a State under this section to a local correctional facility may
not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the jail-based
substance abuse treatment program described in the application
submitted under subsection (c) for the fiscal year for which
the program receives assistance under this section.
``(c) Applications.--
``(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant from a
State under this section for a jail-based substance abuse
treatment program, the chief executive of a local correctional
facility shall submit to the State, in such form and containing
such information as the State may reasonably require, an
application that meets the requirements of paragraph (2).
``(2) Application requirements.--Each application submitted
under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) with respect to the jail-based substance
abuse treatment program for which assistance is sought,
a description of the program and a written
certification that--
``(i) the program has been in effect for
not less than 2 consecutive years before the
date on which the application is submitted; and
``(ii) the local correctional facility
will--
``(I) coordinate the design and
implementation of the program between
local correctional facility
representatives and the appropriate
State and local alcohol and substance
abuse agencies;
``(II) implement (or continue to
require) urinalysis or other proven
reliable forms of substance abuse
testing of individuals participating in
the program, including the testing of
individuals released from the jail-
based substance abuse treatment program
who remain in the custody of the local
correctional facility; and
``(III) carry out the program in
accordance with guidelines, which shall
be established by the State, in order
to guarantee each participant in the
program access to consistent, continual
care if transferred to a different
local correctional facility within the
State;
``(B) written assurances that Federal funds
received by the local correctional facility from the
State under this section will be used to supplement,
and not to supplant, non-Federal funds that would
otherwise be available for jail-based substance abuse
treatment programs assisted with amounts made available
to the local correctional facility under this section;
and
``(C) a description of the manner in which amounts
received by the local correctional facility from the
State under this section will be coordinated with
Federal assistance for substance abuse treatment and
aftercare services provided to the local correctional
facility by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration of the Department of Health and
Human Services.
``(d) Review of Applications.--
``(1) In general.--Upon receipt of an application under
subsection (c), the State shall--
``(A) review the application to ensure that the
application, and the jail-based residential substance
abuse treatment program for which a grant under this
section is sought, meet the requirements of this
section; and
``(B) if the requirements of this section are met,
make an affirmative finding in writing that the jail-
based substance abuse treatment program for which
assistance is sought meets the requirements of this
section.
``(2) Approval.--Based on the review conducted under
paragraph (1), not later than 90 days after the date on which
an application is submitted under subsection (c), the State
shall--
``(A) approve the application, disapprove the
application, or request a continued evaluation of the
application for an additional period of 90 days; and
``(B) notify the applicant of the action taken
under subparagraph (A) and, with respect to any denial
of an application under subparagraph (A), afford the
applicant an opportunity for reconsideration.
``(3) Eligibility for preference with aftercare
component.--
``(A) In general.--In making grants under this
section, a State shall give preference to applications
from local correctional facilities that ensure that
each participant in the jail-based substance abuse
treatment program for which a grant under this section
is sought, is required to participate in an aftercare
services program that meets the requirements of
subparagraph (B), for a period of not less than 1 year
following the earlier of--
``(i) the date on which the participant
completes the jail-based substance abuse
treatment program; or
``(ii) the date on which the participant is
released from the correctional facility at the
end of the sentence of the participant or is
released on parole.
``(B) Aftercare services program requirements.--For
purposes of subparagraph (A), an aftercare services
program meets the requirements of this paragraph if the
program--
``(i) in selecting individuals for
participation in the program, gives priority to
individuals who have completed a jail-based
substance abuse treatment program;
``(ii) requires each participant in the
program to submit to periodic substance abuse
testing; and
``(iii) involves the coordination between
the jail-based substance abuse treatment
program and other human service and
rehabilitation programs that may assist in the
rehabilitation of program participants, such
as--
``(I) educational and job training
programs;
``(II) parole supervision programs;
``(III) half-way house programs;
and
``(IV) participation in self-help
and peer group programs; and
``(iv) assists in placing jail-based
substance abuse treatment program participants
with appropriate community substance abuse
treatment facilities upon release from the
correctional facility at the end of a sentence
or on parole.
``(e) Coordination and Consultation.--
``(1) Coordination.--Each State that makes 1 or more grants
under this section in any fiscal year shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, implement a statewide communications
network with the capacity to track the participants in jail-
based substance abuse treatment programs established by local
correctional facilities in the State as those participants move
between local correctional facilities within the State.
``(2) Consultation.--Each State described in paragraph (1)
shall consult with the Attorney General and the Secretary of
Health and Human Services to ensure that each jail-based
substance abuse treatment program assisted with a grant made by
the State under this section incorporates applicable components
of comprehensive approaches, including relapse prevention and
aftercare services.
``(f) Use of Grant Amounts.--
``(1) In general.--Each local correctional facility that
receives a grant under this section shall use the grant amount
solely for the purpose of carrying out the jail-based substance
abuse treatment program described in the application submitted
under subsection (c).
``(2) Administration.--Each local correctional facility
that receives a grant under this section shall carry out all
activities relating to the administration of the grant amount,
including reviewing the manner in which the amount is expended,
processing, monitoring the progress of the program assisted,
financial reporting, technical assistance, grant adjustments,
accounting, auditing, and fund disbursement.
``(3) Restriction.--A local correctional facility may not
use any amount of a grant under this section for land
acquisition or a construction project.
``(g) Reporting Requirement; Performance Review.--
``(1) Reporting requirement.--Not later than March 1 of
each year, each local correctional facility that receives a
grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General,
through the State, a description and evaluation of the jail-
based substance abuse treatment program carried out by the
local correctional facility with the grant amount, in such form
and containing such information as the Attorney General may
reasonably require.
``(2) Performance review.--The Attorney General shall
conduct an annual review of each jail-based substance abuse
treatment program assisted under this section, in order to
verify the compliance of local correctional facilities with the
requirements of this section.
``(h) No Effect on State Allocation.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to affect the allocation of amounts to States under
section 1904(a).''.
(c) Technical Amendment.--The table of contents for title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et
seq.) is amended, in the matter relating to part S, by adding at the
end the following:
``1906. Jail-based substance abuse treatment.''. | Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize: (1) a State to use residential substance abuse treatment grant amounts to provide non-residential substance abuse treatment aftercare services for State prisoners, subject to specified requirements and certification by the State's chief executive officer; and (2) not less than ten percent of the total amount made available to a State for residential substance abuse treatment for State prisoners to be used for grants to local correctional facilities in the State to assist jail-based substance abuse treatment programs. Limits the Federal share (with respect to the latter) to 75 percent of the total program cost.Grants preference to applications that provide for certain aftercare services and periodic substance abuse testing. Requires States making grants to implement a statewide communications network with the capacity to track participants. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to amend part S of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit the use of certain amounts for assistance to jail-based substance treatment programs, and for other purposes."} | 2,321 | 175 | 0.646028 | 1.773163 | 0.870165 | 3.173077 | 14.134615 | 0.942308 |
SECTION 1. APPLICATION OF INFORMATION DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS TO
CONGRESS.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and
subject to the amendments made by this Act, the provisions of section
552 of title 5, United States Code (popularly known as the ``Freedom of
Information Act''), shall apply to the legislative branch.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 551(1)(A) of title 5, United
States Code (relating to the exclusion of the Congress from, among
other matters, laws requiring the disclosure of public information), is
amended to read as follows:
``(A) except as that term is used in section 552,
the Congress;''.
SEC. 2. SPECIAL RULES REGARDING APPLICATION OF INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS TO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.
(a) Authority to Decide Complaints.--Section 552(a)(4) of title 5,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B) in the first sentence by inserting
before the period the following: ``, except that in the case of
a complaint against an agency in the legislative branch a
member of the Disclosure Review Board selected under subsection
(g)(2) shall have that jurisdiction'';
(2) in subparagraph (E) by striking ``The court'' and
inserting ``The court or member of the Disclosure Review
Board''; and
(3) by striking ``the court'' each place it appears and
inserting ``the court or member of the Disclosure Review
Board''.
(b) Procedures for Deciding Complaints.--Section 552 of title 5,
United States Code (relating to the disclosure of public information),
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(g)(1) There is established in the legislative branch of the
Federal Government a board to be known as the Disclosure Review Board.
Each member of the Board shall have the jurisdiction to hear and
determine claims certified under subsection (i)(4)(B) to the Board and
referred to such member, in accordance with rules issued under
subsection (m), for hearing and determination.
``(2)(A) Members of the Board shall be appointed from among
individuals who are retired from Federal service as administrative law
judges appointed under section 3105, as follows:
``(i) 3 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
``(ii) 3 members shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the House of Representatives.
``(iii) 3 members shall be appointed by the majority leader
of the Senate.
``(iv) 3 members shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the Senate.
``(B) Any individual so appointed shall serve on the Board for a
term of 2 years and may be reappointed to the Board. Any member of the
board who is hearing and determining any claim under this section at
the time the term of such member expires may continue to serve as a
member of the Board until such individual concludes the determination
of such claim.
``(3)(A) For any claim in a complaint under subsection (b)(4)(B)
filed with the Disclosure Review Board alleging a failure by a Member
of Congress or any individual on the personal staff of a Member of
Congress to make available information, records, or other material
required by this section to be made available, one of the members of
the Board shall be selected as follows to hear and determine the claims
alleged in such complaint which are certified under subsection
(i)(4)(B):
``(i) If such Member of Congress belongs to the majority
party of the House of Congress to which such Member belongs,
then the minority leader of such House of Congress shall select
the member of the Board to hear and determine such claim.
``(ii) If such Member of Congress belongs to the minority
party of the House of Congress to which such Member belongs,
then the Speaker of the House of Representatives (if such
Member belongs to the House of Representatives) or the majority
leader of the Senate (if such Member belongs to the Senate)
shall select the member of the Board to hear and determine such
claim.
``(B) If a claim in a complaint filed under subsection (b) alleges
that a committee of Congress (other than a joint committee), an agency
established in a House of Congress, or any individual on the staff of
such committee or agency has failed to make available information,
records, or other material required by this section to be made
available, then one of the members of the Board shall be selected as
follows to hear and determine the claims alleged in such complaint
which are certified under subsection (i)(4)(B):
``(i) If such committee or agency is established in the
House of Representatives, then the Speaker of the House of
Representatives shall select the member of the Board to hear
and determine such claim.
``(ii) If such committee or agency is established in the
Senate, then the majority leader of the Senate shall select a
member of the Board to hear and determine such claim.
``(C) If a claim in a complaint filed under subsection (b) alleges
that a joint committee of Congress, an agency established in the
legislative branch of the Federal Government (other than an agency
established in a House of Congress), or any individual on the staff of
such committee or agency has failed to make available information,
records, or other material required by this section to be made
available, then the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall
select a member of the Board to hear and determine such claim.
``(4) The offices of the Board shall be in the District of
Columbia. There shall be detailed to the Board such employees of the
Congress as the Board may require to carry out its duties under this
section.
``(h)(1) The Board shall designate one of its members (other than
any Special Hearing Member) to serve for a term of 1 year as the
Complaint Referral Officer. The Complaint Referral Officer may not hear
or determine any claim in a complaint referred under paragraph (2) to
such Officer.
``(2) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each complaint filed
with the Board in accordance with subsection (b) shall be referred
immediately to the Complaint Referral Officer.
``(3) Not later than 15 days after a complaint filed in accordance
with subsection (b)(4) is received by the Board, the Complaint Referral
Officer shall appoint an individual (other than a member of the Board)
to serve as the Investigating Counsel with respect to such complaint
and shall refer such complaint to such Investigating Counsel.
``(i)(1) Each individual appointed under subsection (d)(3) as
Investigating Counsel shall meet the qualifications for appointment as
a United States magistrate specified in subsections (b), (c), and (d)
of section 631 of title 28.
``(2)(A) An Investigating Counsel shall comply with the
requirements for service applicable to part-time United States
magistrates specified in section 632(b) of title 28.
``(B) If the appointment of an Investigating Counsel is terminated
by reason of resignation, death, or removal from office, the Complaint
Referral Officer shall appoint another individual as Investigating
Counsel to complete the work of the Investigating Counsel who so
resigned, died, or was removed.
``(C) An Investigating Counsel may be removed from office only by
the Complaint Referral Officer and only for good cause, physical
disability, mental incapacity, or any other condition that
substantially impairs the performance of such Investigating Counsel's
duties.
``(3) Not earlier than 45 days, and not later than 90 days, after
receiving a complaint referred under paragraph (2), the Investigating
Counsel involved shall conduct a thorough investigation of each
unresolved claim therein alleging a failure to make available material
required by this section to be made available and shall determine
whether there is reasonable cause to believe any such claim is true.
For purposes of conducting such investigation, such Investigating
Counsel shall have investigative powers of the types vested in the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by section 709(a) of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964.
``(4)(A) If such Investigating Counsel determines that there is
reasonable cause to believe any such claim is true, then such
Investigating Counsel shall attempt to secure from the defendant and
the person that filed the complaint making the claim, during the 30-day
period beginning on the date of such determination, an agreement to
make available the material that is the subject of the complaint.
``(B) If such Investigating Counsel is unable to secure such
agreement with respect to any such claim, then such Investigating
Counsel shall certify to the Board for hearing and determination each
claim with respect to which such reasonable cause is found.
``(5)(A) Each Investigating Counsel appointed under this subsection
shall be paid at the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay
payable from time to time for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
section 5315 for each day (including traveltime) during which such
Investigating Counsel is engaged in the actual performance of duties
under this subsection.
``(B)(i) If the complaint with respect to which an Investigating
Counsel is appointed is based on an alleged failure by the Congress to
make available material, then the Investigating Counsel shall be paid
compensation in connection with such complaint from the contingent fund
of the House of Congress (upon vouchers approved by the Clerk of the
House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate in which the
failure occurred.
``(ii) If the complaint with respect to which an Investigating
Counsel is appointed is based on an alleged failure to make available
material by an agency or unit of the legislative branch of the Federal
Government (other than the Congress), then the Investigating Counsel
shall be paid compensation in connection with such complaint by such
agency or unit from funds available to such agency or unit.
``(j)(1) The member of the Board, to whom a claim is referred under
subsection (g) for hearing and determination shall make such
determination as promptly as possible and, insofar as practicable, not
later than 180 days after the date the Board received the complaint
involved.
``(2)(A) Each determination made by the Board or a member of the
Board shall be in writing. In the case of a determination made by a
member of the Board to dispose of any claim in such complaint, such
member shall file with the Board a written report containing such
member's findings of fact and conclusions of law with respect to such
claim.
``(B) If such member finds that the defendant has failed to make
available material that is required by this section to be made
available, then such member shall submit to the Board, and the Board
shall issue, an order for relief which compels the defendant to do one
or more of the following, as appropriate, for the benefit of the person
that filed the complaint:
``(i) Make available the information, record, or other
material that is the subject of the complaint, on such terms
and conditions as determined to be appropriate.
``(ii) Pay compensatory damages.
``(iii) Pay the fees and allowances of witnesses in the
same manner as is provided in section 1821 of title 28, and pay
a reasonable attorney's fee.
``(C) Any payment ordered under subparagraph (B) with respect to a
violation of this section by a Member of Congress, a committee of
Congress, or an officer or employee of Congress shall be paid from the
contingent fund of the appropriate House of Congress, upon vouchers
approved by the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary
of the Senate, as the case may be.
``(3)(A) Any member of the Board may issue subpoenas requiring the
attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any
evidence that relates to a complaint pending before the Board. Such
attendance of witnesses and production of evidence may be required from
any place within the United States. Any member of the Board may
administer oaths and affirmations.
``(B) If a person issued a subpoena under subparagraph (A) refuses
to obey such subpoena or is guilty of contumacy, the district court of
the United States for the District of Columbia or the district court of
the United States for the judicial district within which such person is
found or resides, or transacts business may, upon application by the
Board, order such person to appear before the appropriate member of the
Board to produce evidence or to give testimony relating to such
complaint. Any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished
by such court as a contempt thereof.
``(C) Subpoenas issued by members of the Board shall be served in
the manner provided for subpoenas issued by a United States district
courts under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
``(D) All process of any court to which application may be made
under this subsection may be served in the judicial district in which
the person required to be served resides, is found, or transacts
business.
``(E) For purposes of sections 6002 and 6004 of title 18, the Board
shall be considered to be an agency of the United States.
``(4)(A) Except as otherwise provided in this section, rules 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 43, and 50 of the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure shall apply with respect to complaints filed under subsection
(b)(1).
``(B) The Federal Rules of Evidence shall apply with respect to the
hearing and determination of claims by the Board.
``(5)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the
records of the Board relating to a complaint filed under subsection
(b)(1) may be disclosed to the public by the Board or by any court or
agency of the United States until the conclusion of any judicial review
of the order issued by the Board disposing of such complaint or the
expiration of any period allowed by law to seek such review, whichever
occurs later.
``(B) No determination made by the Supreme Court of the United
States, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the
Board (or any member of the Board), or the Investigating Counsel with
respect to any claim alleging a violation of this section is admissible
in evidence in any administrative or judicial proceeding other than a
proceeding authorized by law to review a determination made under this
section by the Board (or any member of the Board) or the Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
``(6)(A) Any person who files a complaint under subsection
(b)(4)(B) may attend, and may be represented by an attorney at, any
hearing conducted under this subsection with respect to such complaint.
``(B)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), if such individual
resides more than 100 miles from the place where such hearing is held,
then such individual shall be reimbursed by the defendant for any
actual and reasonable costs incurred by such individual to attend such
hearing.
``(ii) If such complaint is filed with respect to a failure by the
Congress to make available materials, then such reimbursement shall be
paid from the contingent fund of the appropriate House of Congress,
upon vouchers approved by the Clerk of the House of Representatives or
the Secretary of the Senate, as the case may be.
``(k)(1) Chapter 7 shall apply with respect to judicial review of
orders of the Board.
``(2) The United States Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia Circuit shall have jurisdiction to review and to enjoin, set
aside, suspend, modify, and enforce the orders of the Board.
``(3) Any person who is a party to a proceeding in which the Board
issues an order may seek review of such order by filing in the United
States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
(hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the `court'), not later
than 60 days after the date such order is entered by the Board, a
written petition for review. A copy of the petition shall be
transmitted by the clerk of the court to the Board, and, upon receipt
of such copy the Board shall file with the court the record in the
proceeding, in the manner provided in section 2112 of title 28.
``(4)(A) In any judicial proceeding to review an order of the
Board, if any party--
``(i) applies to the court for leave to adduce additional
evidence; and
``(ii) shows to the satisfaction of the court that--
``(I) such additional evidence is material; and
``(II) reasonable grounds exist for the failure to
adduce such evidence in the proceeding before the
Board;
the court may order such additional evidence (and evidence in rebuttal
thereof) to be taken before the Board, in such manner and upon such
terms as the court considers to be appropriate.
``(B) The Board may modify its findings of fact, or make new
findings of fact, by reason of the additional evidence so taken, and
shall file any such modified or new findings, together with any
recommendations for the modification or setting aside of the original
order of the Board.
``(C) The findings of fact of the Board may be set aside only if
not supported by substantial evidence.
``(5) In any judicial proceeding to review an order of the Board,
the court may remand, on its own motion, the case to the Board for such
further action as the court may require.
``(6) In any action or proceeding under this section the court, in
its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, a reasonable attorney's
fee as part of the costs, and the United States shall be liable for
costs the same as a private person.
``(l) Each member of the Board appointed under this section shall
submit written reports at least annually to the Committee on Standards
of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives and to the Senate
Select Committee on Ethics describing the pending complaints referred
to such member for determination and any determinations made by such
member disposing of complaints during the reporting period involved.
``(m) The Board may issue rules of practice and procedure to carry
out this section.
``(n)(1) Any right to relief under this section shall be in
addition to, and not in lieu of, any right to relief under any other
law.
``(2) No claim arising with respect to conduct which if true would
constitute a violation of this section may proceed in any court of the
United States if with respect to such conduct a claim by the same
claimant then is pending before the Board.''.
HR 3394 IH----2 | Applies the Freedom of Information Act to the legislative branch.
Establishes the Disclosure Review Board in the legislative branch to decide complaints relating to disclosure of information withheld by a legislative agency. Requires Board members to be appointed by the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives and the minority and majority leaders of the Senate from among Federal retired administrative law judges.
Authorizes a Board member to assess reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs incurred in any case in which the complainant substantially prevails under this Act against the United States.
Requires the Board to designate one of its members to serve a one-year term as the Complaint Referral Officer. Requires such officer to appoint individuals to serve as Investigation Counsels to investigate and determine unresolved complaints received alleging failure by the legislative agency to make material available as required by this Act and to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that any such complaint is true. Requires the Investigation Counsel to meet U.S. magistrate qualifications. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend title 5, United States Code, to require disclosure of information by the Congress."} | 4,073 | 227 | 0.523257 | 1.466475 | 0.740075 | 2.297872 | 21.18617 | 0.904255 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Internet Freedom Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Department of Commerce and the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (in this
section referred to as the ``NTIA'') should be responsible for
maintaining the continuity and stability of services related to
certain interdependent Internet technical management functions,
known collectively as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
(in this section referred to as the ``IANA''), which includes--
(A) the coordination of the assignment of technical
Internet protocol parameters;
(B) the administration of certain responsibilities
associated with the Internet domain name system root
zone management;
(C) the allocation of Internet numbering resources;
and
(D) other services related to the management of the
Advanced Research Project Agency and INT top-level
domains.
(2) The interdependent technical functions described in
paragraph (1) were performed on behalf of the Federal
Government under a contract between the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency and the University of Southern
California as part of a research project known as the Tera-node
Network Technology project. As the Tera-node Network Technology
project neared completion and the contract neared expiration in
1999, the Federal Government recognized the need for the
continued performance of the IANA functions as vital to the
stability and correct functioning of the Internet.
(3) The NTIA may use its contract authority to maintain the
continuity and stability of services related to the IANA
functions.
(4) If the NTIA uses its contract authority, the
contractor, in the performance of its duties, must have or
develop a close constructive working relationship with all
interested and affected parties to ensure quality and
satisfactory performance of the IANA functions. The interested
and affected parties include--
(A) the multi-stakeholder, private sector led,
bottom-up policy development model for the domain name
system that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names
and Numbers represents;
(B) the Internet Engineering Task Force and the
Internet Architecture Board;
(C) Regional Internet Registries;
(D) top-level domain operators and managers, such
as country codes and generic;
(E) governments; and
(F) the Internet user community.
(5) The IANA functions contract of the Department of
Commerce explicitly declares that ``[a]ll deliverables provided
under this contract become the property of the U.S.
Government.''. One of the deliverables is the automated root
zone.
(6) Former President Bill Clinton's Internet czar Ira
Magaziner stated that ``[t]he United States paid for the
Internet, the Net was created under its auspices, and most
importantly everything [researchers] did was pursuant to
government contracts.''.
(7) Under section 3 of article IV of the Constitution of
the United States, Congress has the exclusive power to
``dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations
respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the
United States''.
(8) The .gov and .mil top-level domains are the property of
the United States Government, and as property, the United
States Government should have the exclusive control and use of
those domains in perpetuity.
SEC. 3. MAINTAINING THE IANA FUNCTIONS CONTRACT.
The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and
Information may not allow the responsibility of the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration with respect to the
Internet domain name system functions, including responsibility with
respect to the authoritative root zone file and the performance of the
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions, to terminate, lapse,
expire, be cancelled, or otherwise cease to be in effect unless a
Federal statute enacted after the date of enactment of this Act
expressly grants the Assistant Secretary such authority.
SEC. 4. EXCLUSIVE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF
.GOV AND .MIL DOMAINS.
Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information
shall provide to Congress a written certification that the United
States Government has--
(1) secured sole ownership of the .gov and .mil top-level
domains; and
(2) entered into a contract with the Internet Corporation
for Assigned Names and Numbers that provides that the United
States Government has exclusive control and use of those
domains in perpetuity. | Protecting Internet Freedom Act This bill prohibits the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information from allowing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's responsibility for Internet domain name system functions, including the authoritative root zone file and the performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions, to cease unless a federal statute enacted after enactment of this bill expressly grants the Assistant Secretary such authority. The Assistant Secretary must certify to Congress that the U.S. government has: (1) secured sole ownership of the .gov and .mil top-level domains, and (2) entered into a contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers that provides the U.S. government with exclusive control and use of those domains in perpetuity. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Protecting Internet Freedom Act"} | 968 | 164 | 0.570194 | 1.69469 | 0.883749 | 6.454545 | 6.856061 | 0.969697 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Huntington's Disease Parity Act of
2011''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Huntington's Disease is a progressive degenerative
neurological disease that causes total physical and mental
deterioration. In the United States, approximately 30,000
individuals are affected by Huntington's Disease, along with
another 200,000 individuals who are genetically ``at risk''.
There is no effective treatment in terms of halting or slowing
the progression of the disease.
(2) Clinical indicators of Huntington's Disease include--
(A) loss of ability to control bodily movements;
(B) loss of ability to think or act quickly,
inability to learn new material, and loss of memory;
and
(C) behavioral or psychological problems, including
personality changes, irritability, mood swings,
anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, inability to
concentrate, decreased motivation, and severe
depression.
(3) Adult-onset Huntington's Disease typically results in
the development of symptoms in individuals between 30 and 50
years of age. Late-onset Huntington's Disease is characterized
by development of symptoms after 50 years of age and is usually
associated with a milder course of the disease. Juvenile
Huntington's Disease affects individuals who have yet to attain
19 years of age and progresses at a more rapid rate.
(4) Because of the incapacitating nature of Huntington's
Disease, individuals living with this illness, including those
in the early stages of the disease, are unable to retain
employment. As a result, many such individuals rely solely on
Social Security Disability Insurance.
(5) Despite significant advances in medicine and a greater
understanding of Huntington's Disease, the Social Security
Administration has not comprehensively revised its rules for
the medical evaluation of neurological disabilities since 1985.
The designation of this disease by the Social Security
Administration as ``Huntington's Chorea'' is both outdated and
medically inaccurate, as this term fails to recognize the
behavioral and cognitive impact of Huntington's Disease, while
also providing an incomplete characterization of the full
spectrum of Huntington's Disease for purposes of Social
Security Disability Insurance and the Medicare program.
(6) After qualifying for Social Security Disability
Insurance, individuals with Huntington's Disease must wait
another 24 months before receiving benefits under the Medicare
program, despite the fact that such individuals often become
incapacitated before reaching the age-eligibility requirement
under the Medicare program of 65 years of age.
(7) In 2000, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services
waived the 24-month waiting period requirement for people
disabled by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (``ALS''), a
degenerative neurological condition that is similar to
Huntington's Disease.
(8) In light of the outdated Social Security Disability
Insurance guidelines for Huntington's Disease and the
significant cognitive, behavioral, and physical incapacitation
faced by individuals with this disease, there is an urgent need
for a revision of the medical and evaluation criteria used by
the Social Security Administration in determining whether such
individuals are disabled, as well as removal of the 24-month
waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for such
individuals, similar to the existing exemption for individuals
who have been diagnosed with ALS.
SEC. 3. REVISION OF MEDICAL AND EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
DISABILITY CAUSED BY ADULT-ONSET AND JUVENILE
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE.
(a) In General.--For purposes of determinations of cognitive,
behavioral, and physical disability under titles II and XVI of the
Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security, in
consultation with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke, the National Institutes of Health, and other relevant
organizations with medical expertise relating to Adult-Onset and
Juvenile Huntington's Disease, shall, not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act--
(1) amend section 11.00 of part A of the Listing of
Impairments (relating to neurological impairments of adults)
by--
(A) providing medical and evaluation criteria for
Huntington's Disease; and
(B) striking ``Huntington's Chorea'' each place it
appears;
(2) amend section 12.00 of part A of the Listing of
Impairments (relating to mental disorders of adults) by
providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's
Disease;
(3) amend section 111.00 of part B of the Listing of
Impairments (relating to neurological impairments of children)
by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Juvenile
Huntington's Disease; and
(4) amend section 112.00 of part B of the Listing of
Impairments (relating to mental disorders of children) by
providing medical and evaluation criteria for Juvenile
Huntington's Disease.
(b) Listing of Impairments.--For purposes of this section, the term
``Listing of Impairments'' means appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of
title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
SEC. 4. WAIVER OF 24-MONTH WAITING PERIOD FOR COVERAGE UNDER MEDICARE
PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH HUNTINGTON'S
DISEASE.
(a) In General.--Section 226(h) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 426(h)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``or Huntington's Disease (HD)'' after ``amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS)''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply to benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act with
respect to items and services furnished in months beginning after the
date of the enactment of this Act. | Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease.
Amends SSA title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To require the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical and evaluation criteria for determining disability in a person diagnosed with Huntington's Disease and to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease."} | 1,306 | 131 | 0.510128 | 1.420645 | 0.577332 | 3.809524 | 10.87619 | 0.87619 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Environmental Finance Act of 1993''.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
(a) It is the purpose of this Act to require the establishment of
an Environmental Financial Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as
``the Board'') to provide expert advice and recommendations to the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (hereinafter
referred to as ``the Administrator'') and to the Congress on issues,
trends, options, innovations, and tax matters affecting the cost and
financing of environmental protection by State and local governments.
The Committee shall study methods to lower costs of environmental
infrastructure and services, increase investment in public and private
purpose environmental infrastructure, and build State and local
capacity to plan and pay for environmental infrastructure and services.
(b) It is the further purpose of the Act to require the
Administrator to establish and support Environmental Finance Centers in
institutions of higher learning. These centers shall serve to improve
the capability of State and local governments to manage environmental
programs. The Environmental Finance Centers shall receive Federal
funding at first with the goal that they eventually become financially
self sufficient.
SEC. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD.
(a) In General.--
(1) The Administrator shall establish an Environmental
Financial Advisory Board to provide expert advice on issues
affecting the costs and financing of environmental activities
at the Federal, State, and local level. The Board shall report
to the Administrator, and shall make its services and expertise
available to the appropriate Committees of Congress.
(2) The Board shall consist of thirty-five members selected
by the Administrator. The members of the Board shall each serve
for a term of two years, except that twenty of the members
initially appointed to the Board shall serve for a term of one
year. The members of the Board shall be persons with expertise
in financial matters and shall be chosen from among elected
officials, national trade and environmental organizations, the
finance, banking, and legal communities, business and industry,
and academia. The members of the Board shall elect a Chair and
Vice-Chair, who shall each serve a term of two years.
(3) After establishing appropriate rules and procedures for
its operations, the Board shall--
(A) work with the Environmental Protection Agency's
Science Advisory Board to identify and develop methods
to integrate risk and finance considerations into
environmental decisionmaking;
(B) identify and examine strategies to enhance
environmental protection in urban areas, reduce
disproportionate risk facing urban communities, and
promote economic revitalization and environmentally
sustainable development;
(C) develop and recommend initiatives to expand
opportunities for the export of United States financial
services and environmental technologies;
(D) develop alternative financing mechanisms to
assist State and local governments in paying for
environmental programs;
(E) develop alternative financing mechanisms and
strategies to meet the unique needs of small and
economically disadvantaged communities; and
(F) undertake such other activities as the Board
determines will further the purposes of this Act.
(4) The Board may recommend to the Administrator and to the
Congress legislative and policy initiatives to make financing
for environmental protection more available and less costly.
(5) The Board shall hold open meetings and seek input from
the public and other interested parties in accordance with
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C.
Supp., App.), and shall otherwise be subject to the provisions
of such Act.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated the sum of $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994,
1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 to carry out this section.
SEC. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTERS.
(a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish and support
Environmental Finance Centers in each of the ten Federal regions. These
centers shall coordinate their activities with the Board, and are
authorized to--
(1) provide on- and off-site training of State and local
officials;
(2) publish newsletters, course materials, proceedings, and
other publications relating to financing of environmental
infrastructure;
(3) initiate and conduct conferences, seminars, and
advisory panels on specific finance issues relating to
environmental programs and projects;
(4) establish electronic database and contact services to
disseminate information to public entities on financing
alternatives for State and local environmental programs;
(5) generate case studies and special reports;
(6) develop inventories and surveys of financial issues and
needs of State and local governments;
(7) identify financial programs, initiatives, and
alternative financing mechanisms for training purposes;
(8) hold public meetings on finance issues; and
(9) collaborate with one another on projects and exchange
information.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated the sum of $2,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994,
1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 for the Environmental Finance Center program
established pursuant to this section. The Administrator is authorized
to grant such funds to institutions of higher learning to carry out the
provisions of this section. | Environmental Finance Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish: (1) an Environmental Financial Advisory Board to provide expert advice on issues affecting the costs and financing of environmental activities at the Federal, State, and local levels; and (2) Environmental Finance Centers in each of the ten Federal regions.
Authorizes the Centers to: (1) provide training of State and local officials; (2) publish materials relating to financing of environmental infrastructure; (3) conduct conferences and advisory panels on specific environmental finance issues; (4) establish information services; (5) generate case studies and reports; (6) develop surveys of financial issues and needs of State and local governments; (7) identify financial programs and alternative financial mechanisms for training purposes; (8) hold public meetings; and (9) collaborate and exchange information.
Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Environmental Finance Act of 1993"} | 1,044 | 170 | 0.603634 | 1.6147 | 0.83912 | 4.626437 | 6.057471 | 0.948276 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Health Care in Rural
America Act''.
SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAMS.
Section 330A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c) is
amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 330A. RURAL HEALTH SERVICES OUTREACH, RURAL HEALTH NETWORK
DEVELOPMENT, AND SMALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS.
``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide grants
for expanded delivery of health services in rural areas, for the
planning and implementation of integrated health care networks in rural
areas, and for the planning and implementation of small health care
provider quality improvement activities.
``(b) Definitions.--
``(1) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director
specified in subsection (d).
``(2) Federally qualified health center; rural health
clinic.--The terms `Federally qualified health center' and
`rural health clinic' have the meanings given the terms in
section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395x(aa)).
``(3) Health professional shortage area.--The term `health
professional shortage area' means a health professional
shortage area designated under section 332.
``(4) Health services.--The term `health services' includes
mental and behavioral health services and substance abuse
services.
``(5) Medically underserved area.--The term `medically
underserved area' has the meaning given the term in section
799B.
``(6) Medically underserved population.--The term
`medically underserved population' has the meaning given the
term in section 330(b)(3).
``(c) Program.--The Secretary shall establish, under section 301, a
small health care provider quality improvement grant program.
``(d) Administration.--
``(1) Programs.--The rural health services outreach, rural
health network development, and small health care provider
quality improvement grant programs established under section
301 shall be administered by the Director of the Office of
Rural Health Policy of the Health Resources and Services
Administration, in consultation with State offices of rural
health or other appropriate State government entities.
``(2) Grants.--
``(A) In general.--In carrying out the programs
described in paragraph (1), the Director may award
grants under subsections (e), (f), and (g) to expand
access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of
essential health services, and enhance the delivery of
health care, in rural areas.
``(B) Types of grants.--The Director may award the
grants--
``(i) to promote expanded delivery of
health services in rural areas under subsection
(e);
``(ii) to provide for the planning and
implementation of integrated health care
networks in rural areas under subsection (f);
and
``(iii) to provide for the planning and
implementation of small health care provider
quality improvement activities under subsection
(g).
``(e) Rural Health Services Outreach Grants.--
``(1) Grants.--The Director may award grants to eligible
entities to promote rural health services outreach by expanding
the delivery of health services to include new and enhanced
services in rural areas. The Director may award the grants for
periods of not more than 3 years.
``(2) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this subsection for a project, an entity--
``(A) shall be a rural public or nonprofit private
entity;
``(B) shall represent a consortium composed of
members--
``(i) that include 3 or more health care
providers or providers of services; and
``(ii) that may be nonprofit or for-profit
entities; and
``(C) shall not previously have received a grant
under this subsection or section 330A for the project.
``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant
under this subsection, an eligible entity, in consultation with
the appropriate State office of rural health or another
appropriate State entity, shall prepare and submit to the
Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary may require,
including--
``(A) a description of the project that the
applicant will carry out using the funds provided under
the grant;
``(B) a description of the manner in which the
project funded under the grant will meet the health
care needs of rural underserved populations in the
local community or region to be served;
``(C) a description of how the local community or
region to be served will be involved in the development
and ongoing operations of the project;
``(D) a plan for sustainability of the project
after Federal support for the project has ended; and
``(E) a description of how the project will be
evaluated.
``(f) Rural Health Network Development Grants.--
``(1) Grants.--
``(A) In general.--The Director may award rural
health network development grants to eligible entities
to promote, through planning and implementation, the
development of integrated health care networks that
have integrated the functions of the entities
participating in the networks in order to--
``(i) achieve efficiencies;
``(ii) expand access to, coordinate, and
improve the quality of essential health
services; and
``(iii) strengthen the rural health care
system as a whole.
``(B) Grant periods.--The Director may award such a
rural health network development grant for
implementation activities for a period of 3 years. The
Director may also award such a rural health network
development grant for planning activities for a period
of 1 year, to assist in the development of an
integrated health care networks, if the proposed
participants in the network have a history of
collaborative efforts and a 3-year implementation grant
would be inappropriate.
``(2) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this subsection, an entity--
``(A) shall be a rural public or nonprofit private
entity;
``(B) shall represent a network composed of
members--
``(i) that include 3 or more health care
providers or providers of services; and
``(ii) that may be nonprofit or for-profit
entities; and
``(C) shall not previously have received a grant
(other than a 1-year grant for planning activities)
under this subsection or section 330A for the project.
``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant
under this subsection, an eligible entity, in consultation with
the appropriate State office of rural health or another
appropriate State entity, shall prepare and submit to the
Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary may require,
including--
``(A) a description of the project that the
applicant will carry out using the funds provided under
the grant;
``(B) an explanation of the reasons why Federal
assistance is required to carry out the project;
``(C) a description of--
``(i) the history of collaborative
activities carried out by the participants in
the network;
``(ii) the degree to which the participants
are ready to integrate their functions; and
``(iii) how the local community or region
to be served will benefit from and be involved
in the activities carried out by the network;
``(D) a description of how the local community or
region to be served will experience increased access to
quality health services across the continuum of care as
a result of the integration activities carried out by
the network;
``(E) a plan for sustainability of the project
after Federal support for the project has ended; and
``(F) a description of how the project will be
evaluated.
``(g) Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Grants.--
``(1) Grants.--The Director may award grants to provide for
the planning and implementation of small health care provider
quality improvement activities. The Director may award the
grants for periods of 1 to 3 years.
``(2) Eligibility.--In order to be eligible for a grant
under this subsection, an entity--
``(A) shall be a rural public or nonprofit private
health care provider, such as a critical access
hospital or a rural health clinic;
``(B) shall be another rural provider or network of
small rural providers identified by the Secretary as a
key source of local care; or
``(C) shall not previously have received a grant
under this subsection for the project.
``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant
under this subsection, an eligible entity, in consultation with
the appropriate State office of rural health or another
appropriate State entity, shall prepare and submit to the
Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary may require,
including--
``(A) a description of the project that the
applicant will carry out using the funds provided under
the grant;
``(B) an explanation of the reasons why Federal
assistance is required to carry out the project;
``(C) a description of the manner in which the
project funded under the grant will assure continuous
quality improvement in the provision of services by the
entity;
``(D) a description of how the local community or
region to be served will experience increased access to
quality health services across the continuum of care as
a result of the activities carried out by the entity;
``(E) a plan for sustainability of the project
after Federal support for the project has ended; and
``(F) a description of how the project will be
evaluated.
``(4) Preference.--In awarding grants under this
subsection, the Secretary shall give preference to entities
that--
``(A) are located in health professional shortage
areas or medically underserved areas, or serve
medically underserved populations; or
``(B) propose to develop projects with a focus on
primary care, and wellness and prevention strategies.
``(h) Coordination With Other Agencies.--The Secretary shall
coordinate activities carried out under grant programs described in
this section, to the extent practicable, with Federal and State
agencies and nonprofit organizations that are operating similar grant
programs, to maximize the effect of public dollars in funding
meritorious proposals.
``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary
for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.''.
SEC. 3. CONSOLIDATION AND REAUTHORIZATION OF PROVISIONS.
Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act
(42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 330I. TELEHOMECARE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Distant site.--The term `distant site' means a site
at which a certified home care provider is located at the time
at which a health service (including a health care item) is
provided through a telecommunications system.
``(2) Telehomecare.--The term `telehomecare' means the
provision of health services through technology relating to the
use of electronic information, or through telemedicine or
telecommunication technology, to support and promote, at a
distant site, the monitoring and management of home health
services for a resident of a rural area.
``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 9 months after the date of
enactment of the Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2001, the
Secretary may establish and carry out a telehomecare demonstration
project.
``(c) Grants.--In carrying out the demonstration project referred
to in subsection (b), the Secretary shall make not more than 5 grants
to eligible certified home care providers, individually or as part of a
network of home health agencies, for the provision of telehomecare to
improve patient care, prevent health care complications, improve
patient outcomes, and achieve efficiencies in the delivery of care to
patients who reside in rural areas.
``(d) Periods.--The Secretary shall make the grants for periods of
not more than 3 years.
``(e) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this
section, a certified home care provider shall submit an application to
the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Secretary may require.
``(f) Use of Funds.--A provider that receives a grant under this
section shall use the funds made available through the grant to carry
out objectives that include--
``(1) improving access to care for home care patients
served by home health care agencies, improving the quality of
that care, increasing patient satisfaction with that care, and
reducing the cost of that care through direct
telecommunications links that connect the provider with
information networks;
``(2) developing effective care management practices and
educational curricula to train home care registered nurses and
increase their general level of competency through that
training; and
``(3) developing curricula to train health care
professionals, particularly registered nurses, serving home
care agencies in the use of telecommunications.
``(g) Coverage.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
supercede or modify the provisions relating to exclusion of coverage
under section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)),
or the provisions relating to the amount payable to a home health
agency under section 1895 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1395fff).
``(h) Report.--
``(1) Interim report.--The Secretary shall submit to
Congress an interim report describing the results of the
demonstration project.
``(2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the end
of the last grant period for a grant made under this section,
the Secretary shall submit to Congress a final report--
``(A) describing the results of the demonstration
project; and
``(B) including an evaluation of the impact of the
use of telehomecare, including telemedicine and
telecommunications, on--
``(i) access to care for home care
patients; and
``(ii) the quality of, patient satisfaction
with, and the cost of, that care.
``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary
for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.''. | Improving Health Care in Rural America Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the current program of grants for integrated health care delivery systems or networks in rural areas and regions. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish, and the Director of the Rural Health Policy of the Health Resources and Services Administration to administer, grant programs for rural health services outreach, rural health network development, and small health care provider quality improvement to expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health services, and to enhance the delivery of health care in rural areas.Authorizes the Secretary to establish a telehomecare demonstration project of up to five three-year grants to eligible certified home care providers, individually or as part of a network of home health agencies, for the provision of telehomecare to improve patient care, prevent health care complications, improve patient outcomes, and achieve efficiencies in the delivery of care to patients who reside in rural areas. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for rural health services outreach, rural health network planning and implementation, and small health care provider quality improvement grant programs, and telehomecare demonstration projects."} | 3,249 | 201 | 0.57579 | 1.420847 | 1.251624 | 5.983607 | 16.590164 | 0.934426 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Antiterrorism Intelligence
Distribution Act of 2003''.
SEC. 2. ACCESS AND HANDLING OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION BY STATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL FOR PREPARATION AND RESPONSE
TO TERRORIST ATTACK.
(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section, and the amendments made
by this section, is to ensure that sufficient numbers of appropriate
personnel of State and local governments, including personnel of law
enforcement, rescue, fire, health, and other first responder agencies,
receive security clearances for access to classified information of the
Federal Government, and training in the handling of such information,
in order to facilitate the use of such information by such personnel
for the preparation for and response to terrorist attack.
(b) Responsibilities of Office for State and Local Government
Coordination of Department of Homeland Security.--Section 801 of the
Department of Homeland Security Act (Public Law 107-296) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) in consultation with the chief executive officer of
each State, identify appropriate officials of such State, and
of the political subdivisions of such State, whose performance
of functions within the government of such State or political
subdivision with respect to the health and safety of the
citizens of such State and political subdivision will require
the access of such officials to classified information.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(c) Identification of State and Local Officials.--In identifying
State and local officials under subsection (b)(5), the Office shall
ensure each of the following:
``(1) Adequate representation among personnel identified of
personnel of law enforcement, rescue, fire, health, and other
first responder agencies.
``(2) Adequate representation among personnel identified of
personnel located in the major population center or centers of
each State.
``(3) Adequate representation among personnel identified of
personnel in each of the major geographic regions of each
State.
``(d) State Defined.--In this section, the term `State' means the
several States and the District of Columbia.''.
(c) Responsibilities of Director of Central Intelligence.--Section
103(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403-3(a)(1))
is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(E) where appropriate, to officials of State and local
governments who are designated by the Secretary of Homeland
Security from among such officials identified by the Office for
State and Local Government Coordination of the Department of
Homeland Security under section 801(a)(5) of the Department of
Homeland Security Act (Public Law 107-296).''.
(d) Responsibilities of Secretary of Homeland Security.--(1) Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that officials of State and
local governments who are identified by the Office for State and Local
Government Coordination of the Department of Homeland Security under
section 801(a)(5) of the Department of Homeland Security Act, as added
by subsection (b), and designated by the Secretary for purposes of
section 103(a)(1)(E) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by
subsection (c), have received the security clearances required to
permit such officials who qualify for security clearances to have
access to national intelligence under section 103(a)(1) of the National
Security Act of 1947.
(2) The Secretary shall ensure that each official who receives a
security clearance under paragraph (1) receives appropriate training in
the proper receipt and handling of classified information of the
Federal Government.
(3) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall provide for appropriate technology and
facilities to ensure the prompt, efficient, and secure transmittal,
receipt, and storage of classified information of the Federal
Government by officials of State and local governments who are
designated to receive national intelligence under section 103(a)(1)(E)
of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (c).
(4) The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in consultation
with the Director of Central Intelligence and the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. | Antiterrorism Intelligence Distribution Act of 2003 - Amends the Department of Homeland Security Act to require the Office for State and Local Government Coordination within the Office of the Secretary to identify the appropriate officials of each State who will require access to classified information to ensure the health and safety of its citizens. Specifies guidelines for identifying the appropriate State and local officials.Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the Director of Central Intelligence to provide the appropriate national intelligence to State and local governments.Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide security clearances and appropriate training to such officials. Requires the Secretary provide the appropriate technology and facilities to ensure prompt, efficient, and secure transmittal, receipt, and storage of classified information. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to provide for the access and handling by personnel of State and local governments of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, and for other purposes."} | 1,044 | 159 | 0.604 | 1.527398 | 0.752646 | 3.345588 | 7.198529 | 0.948529 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Phantom Fuels Elimination Act of
2014''.
SEC. 2. ADVANCED BIOFUEL, BIOMASS-BASED DIESEL, AND CELLULOSIC BIOFUEL
REQUIRED TO BE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES TO SATISFY
RENEWABLE FUEL PROGRAM MANDATES.
(a) Advanced Biofuel.--Section 211(o)(1)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``that has
lifecycle'' and inserting ``that is produced in the United States and
has lifecycle''.
(b) Biomass-Based Diesel.--Section 211(o)(1)(D) of the Clean Air
Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(D)) is amended--
(1) in the first sentence, by striking ``that is
biodiesel'' and inserting ``that is produced in the United
States and is biodiesel''; and
(2) in the second sentence, by striking ``renewable fuel
derived from'' and inserting ``renewable fuel that is produced
in the United States and derived from''.
(c) Cellulosic Biofuel.--Section 211(o)(1)(E) of the Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(E)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``renewable fuel derived from'' and
inserting ``renewable fuel that is produced in the United
States, that is derived from''; and
(2) by inserting a comma after ``from renewable biomass''.
(d) Waivers for Reduction of Applicable Volume in Case of
Inadequate Supply.--
(1) Advanced biofuel.--Section 211(o)(7) of the Clean Air
Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(7)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(G) Advanced biofuel.--For any calendar year for
which the projected volume of advanced biofuel
production is less than the minimum applicable volume
established under paragraph (2)(B), as determined by
the Administrator based on the estimate provided under
paragraph (3)(A), not later than November 30 of the
preceding calendar year, the Administrator shall reduce
the applicable volume of advanced biofuel required
under paragraph (2)(B) to the projected volume
available during that calendar year.''.
(2) Biomass-based diesel.--Section 211(o)(7)(E) of the
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(7)(E)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(iv) Inadequate supply.--For any calendar year
for which the projected volume of biomass-based diesel
production is less than the minimum applicable volume
established under paragraph (2)(B), as determined by
the Administrator based on the estimate provided under
paragraph (3)(A), not later than November 30 of the
preceding calendar year, the Administrator shall reduce
the applicable volume of biomass-based diesel
production required under paragraph (2)(B) to the
projected volume available during that calendar
year.''.
(3) Estimate of volumes.--Section 211(o)(3)(A) of the Clean
Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting
``advanced biofuel,'' before ``biomass-based diesel''.
SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF CORN ETHANOL MANDATE FOR RENEWABLE FUEL.
(a) In General.--Section 211(o)(2)(A)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42
U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``renewable fuel,''
after ``contains at least the applicable volume of''.
(b) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I).
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the Clean Air
Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended--
(1) in clause (i)--
(A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV)
as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively;
(B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by
striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required
under subclause (I),''; and
(C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so
redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each
place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)'';
(2) by striking clause (iii) and redesignating clauses (iv)
and (v) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively; and
(3) in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking
``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''.
(d) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made
by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic
biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o)
of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)) (as in effect on the day
before the date of enactment of this Act).
(e) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to
carry out the amendments made by this section.
(f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this
Act. | Phantom Fuels Elimination Act of 2014 - Amends the Clean Air Act to revise the renewable fuel program by requiring advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to be produced in the United States. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for any year in which the projected volume of advanced biofuel and biomass-based diesel production is less than the applicable volume standard established under the program, to reduce the volume of advanced biofuel and biomass-based diesel required to be blended into transportation fuel to the projected volume available for that year. Directs the Energy Information Administration to provide the EPA an estimate, with respect to the following year, of the volumes of advanced biofuel projected to be sold or introduced into commerce. Eliminates the volume standards under the program applicable to corn-starch ethanol. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Phantom Fuels Elimination Act of 2014"} | 1,437 | 177 | 0.616664 | 1.521299 | 0.784878 | 3.012987 | 6.753247 | 0.831169 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Farmer Owned
Reserve Restoration Act of 1999''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--FARMER OWNER RESERVE PROGRAM
Sec. 101. Restoration of farmer owner reserve program.
Sec. 102. Covered commodities.
Sec. 103. Interest charges.
Sec. 104. Storage payments.
Sec. 105. Quantity of commodities in program.
Sec. 106. Announcement of program.
Sec. 107. Withdrawal of commodities.
TITLE II--OTHER PROVISIONS
Sec. 201. Term of marketing assistance loans.
Sec. 202. Farm storage facility loans.
TITLE I--FARMER OWNER RESERVE PROGRAM
SEC. 101. RESTORATION OF FARMER OWNER RESERVE PROGRAM.
(a) Repeal of Current Suspension of Program.--Section 171(b)(1) of
the Agricultural Market Transition Act (7 U.S.C. 7301(b)(1)) is
amended--
(1) by striking subparagraph (E); and
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (L) as
subparagraphs (E) through (K), respectively.
(b) Resumption of Program.--Subsection (p) of section 110 of the
Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1445e) is amended to read as
follows:
``(p) Resumption of Program.--This section shall take effect on the
date of the enactment of the Farmer Owned Reserve Restoration Act of
1999.''.
(c) Relation to Current Commodity Loan Program.--Section 110(b) of
the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1445e(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``9-month price
support''; and
(2) in paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking ``this title''
both places it appears and inserting ``subtitle C of the
Agricultural Market Transition Act (7 U.S.C. 7231 et seq.)''.
SEC. 102. COVERED COMMODITIES.
(a) Inclusion of Oilseeds.--Subsection (a) of section 110 of the
Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1445e) is amended--
(1) by striking ``wheat and feed grains'' both places it
appears and inserting ``covered commodities''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In
this section, the term `covered commodity' means wheat, a feed
grain, or an oilseed (as defined in section 102 of the
Agricultural Market Transition Act (7 U.S.C. 7202).''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``wheat and feed
grains'' and inserting ``covered commodities''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``under the wheat
and feed grain programs'' and inserting ``for the
covered commodity'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``wheat or feed grains''
both places it appears and inserting ``the covered commodity'';
(3) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``wheat or feed
grains'' and inserting ``a covered commodity'';
(4) in subsection (f), by striking ``wheat and feed
grains'' and inserting ``covered commodities''; and
(5) in subsection (g)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``wheat and feed
grains'' and inserting ``a covered commodity'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``wheat or feed grains'' in
the matter before the subparagraphs and
inserting ``a covered commodity''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``wheat or corn'' both places it appears and
inserting ``wheat, corn, or oilseeds'';
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``wheat or feed grains''
the first place it appears and inserting ``a
covered commodity''; and
(ii) by striking ``wheat or feed grains,
respectively'' and inserting ``that covered
commodity''; and
(D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``wheat or feed
grains'' and inserting ``covered commodities''.
SEC. 103. INTEREST CHARGES.
Section 110(c) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1445e(c))
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``105 percent of the then
current established price for the commodity'' and inserting
``150 percent of the loan rate for the commodity under this
section''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``105 percent of the
established price for the commodities'' and inserting ``150
percent of the loan rate for the commodity under this
section''.
SEC. 104. STORAGE PAYMENTS.
Section 110(d) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1445e(d))
is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
following:
``(2) Timing.--The Secretary shall make storage payments
available to participants in this program--
``(A) at the end of each quarter; or
``(B) at the option of the Secretary, not more than
1 year in advance of the date the payments would
otherwise be payable under subparagraph (A).
``(3) Duration.--The Secretary shall cease making storage
payments for a covered commodity whenever the price of the
commodity is equal to or exceeds 140 percent of loan rate for
the commodity under this section, and for any 90-day period
immediately following the last day on which the price of the
commodity was equal to or in excess of 140 percent of the loan
rate for the commodity under this section.''.
SEC. 105. QUANTITY OF COMMODITIES IN PROGRAM.
Section 110(f) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1445e(f))
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``less than 300 million
bushels, nor more than 450 million bushels'' and inserting
``more than 500,000,000 bushels'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``less than 600 million
bushels, nor more than 900 million bushels'' and inserting
``more than 1,000,000,000 bushels''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) The maximum quantities of all oilseeds may not be
established at more than 500,000,000 bushels.''.
SEC. 106. ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROGRAM.
Section 110(g) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1445e(g))
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph
(A);
(B) by striking the period at the end of
subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by inserting at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) in the case of oilseeds, such date as the
Secretary considers to be appropriate.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or
established pursuant to'' after ``specified in''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) in the matter before the clauses, by
inserting ``or established pursuant to'' after
``specified in'';
(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end of
clause (i);
(iii) by striking the period at the end of
clause (ii) and inserting ``; and''; and
(iv) by inserting at the end the following
new clause:
``(iii) in the case of oilseeds, more than
17.5 percent.'';
SEC. 107. WITHDRAWAL OF COMMODITIES.
Subsection (h) of section 110 of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7
U.S.C. 1445e) is amended to read as follows:
``(h) Withdrawal of Covered Commodities.--In the case of a producer
that has a covered commodity stored under this section, if the price of
the covered commodity is--
``(1) less than 140 percent of the loan rate for that
covered commodity under this section, the producer may--
``(A) withdraw the commodity from storage and repay
any loan made for the commodity under this section; or
``(B) continue to store the commodity under this
section and receive storage payments for the commodity
under subsection (d);
``(2) at least 140 percent, but less than 150 percent, of
the loan rate for that covered commodity under this section,
the producer may continue to store the commodity under this
section, but shall not be eligible for storage payments for the
commodity under subsection (d); or
``(3) 150 percent or more of the loan rate for that covered
commodity under this section, the producer shall withdraw the
commodity from storage under this section and repay any loan
made for the commodity under this section.''.
TITLE II--OTHER PROVISIONS
SEC. 201. TERM OF MARKETING ASSISTANCE LOANS.
Section 133(a) of the Agricultural Market Transition Act (7 U.S.C.
7233(a)) is amended by striking ``9 months'' and inserting ``21
months''.
SEC. 202. FARM STORAGE FACILITY LOANS.
(a) Loans for Construction or Remodeling.--To encourage the storage
of dry or high moisture grain, soybeans, and rice, and high moisture
forage and silage on farms, where the commodities can be stored at the
lowest cost, the Commodity Credit Corporation shall make secured
storage facility loans not to exceed $50,000 to growers of such
commodities to cover not less than 75 percent of the total construction
cost of such a facility, including the cost of structural and equipment
foundations, electrical systems, grain handling systems, drying
equipment, and site preparation. The Corporation may also make loans in
such amounts not to exceed $50,000 to cover remodeling costs of
existing storage facilities, as are set forth in regulations issued by
the Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) Facility Size.--The size of such a facility for which a loan is
obtained shall be based upon the amount of space required to store the
quantity of the commodity estimated to be produced by the borrower
during a two-year period.
(c) Loan Period.--Loans under this section shall be for a period
not to exceed 10 years at an interest rate based upon the rate of
interest charged the Corporation by the United States Treasury. | TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Farmer Owner Reserve Program
Title II: Other Provisions
Farmer Owned Reserve Restoration Act of 1999 -
Title I: Farmer Owner Reserve
Program
- Amends the Agricultural Market Transition Act to restore the wheat and feed grain (and oilseeds) farmer owned reserve program. (Eliminates the provision suspending the program for such producers through crop or calendar year 2002.)
(Sec. 102) Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 with respect to the program to: (1) include oilseeds; (2) revise extended price support loan interest charge provisions; (3) permit advance storage payments and revise storage loan termination provisions; (4) reduce maximum wheat and feed grain amounts and establish oilseed amounts; and (5) set forth prices (compared to loan rates) at which, and conditions under which, a producer may withdraw stored commodities.
Title II: Other Provisions
- Amends the Agricultural Market Transition Act to increase the term of marketing assistance loans.
(Sec. 202) Directs the Commodity Credit Corporation to make loans for construction or remodeling of storage facilities for: (1) dry or high moisture grain, soybeans, and rice; and (2) high moisture forage and silage. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Farmer Owned Reserve Restoration Act of 1999"} | 2,537 | 267 | 0.661312 | 1.932316 | 0.698424 | 2.415638 | 9.160494 | 0.860082 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Women's Obstetrician and
Gynecologist Access Now Act''.
SEC. 2. WOMEN'S ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES.
(a) Group Health Plans.--
(1) Public health service act amendments.--(A) Subpart 2 of
part A of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 2707. STANDARD RELATING TO WOMEN'S ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL AND
GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES.
``(a) Direct Access Required.--
``(1) In general.--A group health plan, and a health
insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage,
shall allow a participant or beneficiary the option to seek
obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly
from a participating obstetrician and gynecologist or directly from a
participating family practice physician and surgeon designated by the
plan or issuer as providing obstetrical and gynecological services. A
group health plan or health insurance issuer, in connection with the
offering of group health insurance coverage, shall not require a
participant or beneficiary to obtain prior approval from another
physician, another provider, the plan or issuer, or any other person
prior to obtaining direct access to obstetrical and gynecological
physician services.
``(2) Construction.--Paragraph (1) shall not be construed
as preventing a plan or issuer--
``(A) from establishing reasonable requirements for
the participating obstetrician and gynecologist or
family practice physician and surgeon to communicate
with the participant's or beneficiary's primary care
physician and surgeon regarding the participant's or
beneficiary's condition, treatment, and any need for
followup care; or
``(B) from establishing reasonable provisions
governing utilization protocols and the use of
obstetricians and gynecologists, or family practice
physicians and surgeons, participating in the plan or
issuer network, medical group, or independent practice
association, so long as these provisions--
``(i) are consistent with the intent of
such paragraph;
``(ii) are those customarily applied to
other physicians and surgeons, such as primary
care physicians and surgeons, to whom the
participant or beneficiary has direct access;
and
``(iii) are not to be more restrictive for
the provision of obstetrical and gynecological
physician services.
``(b) Notice.--A group health plan under this part shall comply
with the notice requirement under section 714(b) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 with respect to the requirements
of this section as if such section applied to such plan.''.
(2) ERISA amendments.--(A) Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle
B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 714. STANDARD RELATING TO WOMEN'S ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL AND
GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES.
``(a) Direct Access Required.--
``(1) In general.--A group health plan, and a health
insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage,
shall allow a participant or beneficiary the option to seek
obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly from
a participating obstetrician and gynecologist or directly from
a participating family practice physician and surgeon
designated by the plan or issuer as providing obstetrical and
gynecological services. A group health plan or health insurance
issuer, in connection with the offering of group health
insurance coverage, shall not require a participant or
beneficiary to obtain prior approval from another physician,
another provider, the plan or issuer, or any other person prior
to obtaining direct access to obstetrical and gynecological
physician services.
``(2) Construction.--Paragraph (1) shall not be construed
as preventing a plan or issuer--
``(A) from establishing reasonable requirements for
the participating obstetrician and gynecologist or
family practice physician and surgeon to communicate
with the participant's or beneficiary's primary care
physician and surgeon regarding the participant's or
beneficiary's condition, treatment, and any need for
followup care; or
``(B) from establishing reasonable provisions
governing utilization protocols and the use of
obstetricians and gynecologists, or family practice
physicians and surgeons, participating in the plan or
issuer network, medical group, or independent practice
association, so long as these provisions--
``(i) are consistent with the intent of
such paragraph;
``(ii) are those customarily applied to
other physicians and surgeons, such as primary
care physicians and surgeons, to whom the
participant or beneficiary has direct access;
and
``(iii) are not to be more restrictive for
the provision of obstetrical and gynecological
physician services.
``(b) Notice Under Group Health Plan.--The imposition of the
requirement of this section shall be treated as a material modification
in the terms of the plan described in section 102(a)(1), for purposes
of assuring notice of such requirements under the plan; except that the
summary description required to be provided under the last sentence of
section 104(b)(1) with respect to such modification shall be provided
by not later than 60 days after the first day of the first plan year in
which such requirement apply.''.
(B) Section 732(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1191a(a)) is
amended by striking ``section 711'' and inserting ``sections
711 and 714''.
(C) The table of contents in section 1 of such Act is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 713 the
following new item:
``Sec. 714. Standard relating to women's access to obstetrical and
gynecological services.''.
(3) Internal revenue code amendments.--
(A) In general.--Subchapter B of chapter 100 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
(i) in the table of sections, by inserting
after the item relating to section 9812 the
following new item:
``Sec. 9813. Standard relating to women's
access to obstetrical and
gynecological services.''; and
(ii) by inserting after section 9812 the
following:
``SEC. 9813. STANDARD RELATING TO WOMEN'S ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL AND
GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES.
``(a) Direct Access Required.--A group health plan, and a health
insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage, shall allow
a participant or beneficiary the option to seek obstetrical and
gynecological physician services directly from a participating
obstetrician and gynecologist or directly from a participating family
practice physician and surgeon designated by the plan or issuer as
providing obstetrical and gynecological services. A group health plan
or health insurance issuer, in connection with the offering of group
health insurance coverage, shall not require a participant or
beneficiary to obtain prior approval from another physician, another
provider, the plan or issuer, or any other person prior to obtaining
direct access to obstetrical and gynecological physician services.
``(b) Construction.--Subsection (a) shall not be construed as
preventing a plan or issuer--
``(1) from establishing reasonable requirements for the
participating obstetrician and gynecologist or family practice
physician and surgeon to communicate with the participant's or
beneficiary's primary care physician and surgeon regarding the
participant's or beneficiary's condition, treatment, and any
need for followup care; or
``(2) from establishing reasonable provisions governing
utilization protocols and the use of obstetricians and
gynecologists, or family practice physicians and surgeons,
participating in the plan or issuer network, medical group, or
independent practice association, so long as these provisions--
``(A) are consistent with the intent of such
subsection;
``(B) are those customarily applied to other
physicians and surgeons, such as primary care
physicians and surgeons, to whom the participant or
beneficiary has direct access; and
``(C) are not to be more restrictive for the
provision of obstetrical and gynecological physician
services.
(B) Conforming amendment.--Section 4980D(d)(1) of
such Code is amended by striking ``section 9811'' and
inserting ``sections 9811 and 9813''.
(b) Individual Health Insurance.--Part B of title XXVII of the
Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 2752
the following new section:
``SEC. 2753. STANDARD RELATING TO WOMEN'S ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL AND
GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES.
``(a) In General.--The provisions of section 2707(a) shall apply to
health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in the
individual market in the same manner as they apply to health insurance
coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in connection with a
group health plan in the small or large group market.
``(b) Notice.--A health insurance issuer under this part shall
comply with the notice requirement under section 714(b) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 with respect to the requirements
referred to in subsection (a) as if such section applied to such issuer
and such issuer were a group health plan.''.
(c) Effective Dates.--
(1) Group health plans and group health insurance
coverage.--Subject to paragraph (3), the amendments made by
subsection (a) apply with respect to group health plans for
plan years beginning more than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(2) Individual health insurance coverage.--The amendment
made by subsection (b) applies with respect to health insurance
coverage offered, sold, issued, renewed, in effect, or operated
in the individual market on or after such date.
(3) Collective bargaining exception.--In the case of a
group health plan maintained pursuant to 1 or more collective
bargaining agreements between employee representatives and 1 or
more employers ratified before the date of enactment of this
Act, the amendments made subsection (a) shall not apply to plan
years beginning before the later of--
(A) the date on which the last collective
bargaining agreements relating to the plan terminates
(determined without regard to any extension thereof
agreed to after the date of enactment of this Act), or
(B) the date that is 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
For purposes of subparagraph (A), any plan amendment made
pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement relating to the
plan which amends the plan solely to conform to any requirement
added by subsection (a) shall not be treated as a termination
of such collective bargaining agreement.
(d) Coordination of Administration.--The Secretary of Labor, the
Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Health and Human
Services shall ensure, through the execution of an interagency
memorandum of understanding among such Secretaries, that--
(1) regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by
such Secretaries relating to the same matter over which two or
more such Secretaries have responsibility under the provisions
of this Act (and the amendments made thereby) are administered
so as to have the same effect at all times; and
(2) coordination of policies relating to enforcing the same
requirements through such Secretaries in order to have a
coordinated enforcement strategy that avoids duplication of
enforcement efforts and assigns priorities in enforcement. | Women's Obstetrician and Gynecologist Access Now Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral.States that a plan or issuer shall not be prohibited from establishing: (1) reasonable requirements for a participating obstetrician and gynecologist or family practice physician and surgeon to communicate with the participant's or beneficiary's primary care physician and surgeon regarding the participant's or beneficiary's condition and treatment; or (2) reasonable provisions governing utilization protocols and the use of obstetricians and gynecologists, or family practice physicians and surgeons, participating in the plan or issuer network. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral."} | 2,738 | 205 | 0.775735 | 2.119467 | 0.764643 | 4.594595 | 15.236486 | 0.959459 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act
of 2017''.
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL
PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Special Rule Regarding Certain Small Projects.--
``(1) In general.--In the case of any qualified
rehabilitated building or portion thereof--
``(A) which is placed in service after the date of
the enactment of this subsection, and
``(B) which is a small project,
subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent'
for `20 percent'.
``(2) Maximum credit.--The credit under this section (after
application of this subsection) with respect to any project for
all taxable years shall not exceed $750,000.
``(3) Small project.--
``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection,
the term `small project' means any certified historic
structure or portion thereof if--
``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation
expenditures taken into account for purposes of
this section with respect to the rehabilitation
do not exceed $3,750,000, and
``(ii) no credit was allowed under this
section for either of the two immediately
preceding taxable years with respect to such
building.
``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by
reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into
account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply
to periods after the date of the enactment of this Act, under rules
similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the
Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990).
SEC. 3. ALLOWANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF CREDITS FOR CERTAIN SMALL
PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Section 47(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as added by section 2, is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(4) Transfer of small project credit.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B) and
such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary may
provide, the taxpayer may transfer to any other
taxpayer all or a portion of the credit allowable to
the taxpayer under subsection (a) for a small project.
``(B) Certification.--A transfer under subparagraph
(A) shall be accompanied by a certificate which
includes--
``(i) the certification for the certified
historic structure,
``(ii) the taxpayer's name, address, and
tax identification number,
``(iii) the transferee's name, address, and
tax identification number,
``(iv) the date of project completion and
the amount of credit being transferred, and
``(v) such other information as may be
required by the Secretary.
``(C) Credit may only be transferred once.--A
credit transferred under subparagraph (A) is not
transferable by the transferee to any other taxpayer.
``(D) Tax treatment of transfer.--
``(i) Disallowance of deduction.--No
deduction shall be allowed for any amount of
consideration paid or incurred by the
transferee in return for the transfer of any
credit under this paragraph.
``(ii) Allowance of credit.--The amount of
credit transferred under subparagraph (A)--
``(I) shall not be allowed to the
transferor for any taxable year, and
``(II) shall be allowable to the
transferee as a credit under this
section for the taxable year of the
transferee in which such credit is
transferred.
``(E) Recapture and other special rules.--For
purposes of section 50, the transferee of a credit with
respect to a smaller project under this paragraph shall
be treated as the taxpayer with respect to the smaller
project.
``(F) Information reporting.--The transferor and
the transferee shall each make such reports regarding
the transfer of an amount of credit under subparagraph
(A), and containing such information, as the Secretary
may require. The reports required by this subparagraph
shall be filed at such time and in such manner as may
be required by the Secretary.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply
to periods after December 31, 2016.
SEC. 4. INCREASING THE TYPE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR REHABILITATION.
(a) In General.--Section 47(c)(1)(C)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the
adjusted basis''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
SEC. 5. REDUCTION OF BASIS ADJUSTMENT FOR REHABILITATION PROPERTY.
(a) In General.--Section 50(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Special rule relating to the rehabilitation credit.--
In the case of any rehabilitation credit--
``(A) only 50 percent of such credit shall be taken
into account under paragraph (1), and
``(B) only 50 percent of any recapture amount
attributable to such credit shall be taken into account
under paragraph (2).''.
(b) Coordination With Basis Adjustment.--Subsection (d) of section
50 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end
the following new sentence: ``For purposes of paragraph (5), in
applying the provisions of section 48(d)(5)(B) (as so in effect) to a
lease of property eligible for the credit under section 47, gross
income of the lessee of such property shall include, ratably over the
shortest recovery period applicable to such property under section 168,
an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of the credit allowable
under section 38 to such lessee with respect to such property.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 6. MODIFICATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT USE PROPERTY.
(a) In General.--Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v)(I) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, and subclauses (I), (II), and
(III) of section 168(h)(1)(B)(ii) shall not apply'' after ``thereof''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of
this Act. | Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for the rehabilitation of buildings and historic structures, to: (1) allow an increased 30% credit, up to $750,000, for projects with rehabilitation expenditures not exceeding $3.75 million, for which no credit was allowed in either of the two immediately preceding taxable years (small projects); (2) allow the transfer of tax credit amounts for small projects; (3) treat a building as substantially rehabilitated if rehabilitation expenditures exceed the greater of 50% of the adjusted basis of the building or $5,000 (currently, the greater of the adjusted basis of the building or $5,000); (4) reduce the required basis adjustment from 100% of the credit to 50% of the amount of the credit; and (5) limit the application of disqualified lease rules to tax-exempt use property. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017"} | 1,619 | 178 | 0.591663 | 1.540329 | 0.859354 | 2.050279 | 7.698324 | 0.821229 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``New Economy Tax Fairness Act or NET
FAIR Act''.
SEC. 2. JURISDICTIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE IMPOSITION OF STATE AND LOCAL
BUSINESS ACTIVITY, SALES, AND USE TAX OBLIGATIONS ON
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Title I of the Act entitled ``An Act relating to the power of the
States to impose net income taxes on income derived from interstate
commerce, and authorizing studies by congressional committees of
matters pertaining thereto'', approved on September 14, 1959 (15 U.S.C.
381 et seq.), is amended to read as follows:
``TITLE I--JURISDICTIONAL STANDARDS
``SEC. 101. IMPOSITION OF STATE AND LOCAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY, SALES, AND
USE TAX OBLIGATIONS ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
``(a) In General.--No State shall have power to impose, for any
taxable year ending after the date of enactment of this title, a
business activity tax or a duty to collect and remit a sales or use tax
on the income derived within such State by any person from interstate
commerce, unless such person has a substantial physical presence in
such State. A substantial physical presence is not established if the
only business activities within such State by or on behalf of such
person during such taxable year are any or all of the following:
``(1) The solicitation of orders or contracts by such
person or such person's representative in such State for sales
of tangible or intangible personal property or services, which
orders or contracts are approved or rejected outside the State,
and, if approved, are fulfilled by shipment or delivery of such
property from a point outside the State or the performance of
such services outside the State.
``(2) The solicitation of orders or contracts by such
person or such person's representative in such State in the
name of or for the benefit of a prospective customer of such
person, if orders or contracts by such customer to such person
to enable such customer to fill orders or contracts resulting
from such solicitation are orders or contracts described in
paragraph (1).
``(3) The presence or use of intangible personal property
in such State, including patents, copyrights, trademarks,
logos, securities, contracts, money, deposits, loans,
electronic or digital signals, and web pages, whether or not
subject to licenses, franchises, or other agreements.
``(4) The use of the Internet to create or maintain a World
Wide Web site accessible by persons in such State.
``(5) The use of an Internet service provider, on-line
service provider, internetwork communication service provider,
or other Internet access service provider, or World Wide Web
hosting services to maintain or take and process orders via a
web page or site on a computer that is physically located in
such State.
``(6) The use of any service provider for transmission of
communications, whether by cable, satellite, radio,
telecommunications, or other similar system.
``(7) The affiliation with a person located in the State,
unless--
``(A) the person located in the State is the
person's agent under the terms and conditions of
subsection (d); and
``(B) the activity of the agent in the State
constitutes substantial physical presence under this
subsection.
``(8) The use of an unaffiliated representative or
independent contractor in such State for the purpose of
performing warranty or repair services with respect to tangible
or intangible personal property sold by a person located
outside the State.
``(b) Domestic Corporations; Persons Domiciled in or Residents of a
State.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to the
imposition of a business activity tax or a duty to collect and remit a
sales or use tax by any State with respect to--
``(1) any corporation which is incorporated under the laws
of such State; or
``(2) any individual who, under the laws of such State, is
domiciled in, or a resident of, such State.
``(c) Sales or Solicitation of Orders or Contracts for Sales by
Independent Contractors.--For purposes of subsection (a), a person
shall not be considered to have engaged in business activities within a
State during any taxable year merely by reason of sales of tangible or
intangible personal property or services in such State, or the
solicitation of orders or contracts for such sales in such State, on
behalf of such person by one or more independent contractors, or by
reason of the maintenance of an office in such State by one or more
independent contractors whose activities on behalf of such person in
such State consist solely of making such sales, or soliciting orders or
contracts for such sales.
``(d) Attribution of Activities and Presence.--For purposes of this
section, the substantial physical presence of any person shall not be
attributed to any other person absent the establishment of an agency
relationship between such persons that--
``(1) results from the consent by both persons that one
person act on behalf and subject to the control of the other;
and
``(2) relates to the activities of the person within the
State.
``(e) Definitions.--For purposes of this title--
``(1) Business activity tax.--The term `business activity
tax' means a tax imposed on, or measured by, net income, a
business license tax, a business and occupation tax, a
franchise tax, a single business tax or a capital stock tax, or
any similar tax or fee imposed by a State.
``(2) Independent contractor.--The term `independent
contractor' means a commission agent, broker, or other
independent contractor who is engaged in selling, or soliciting
orders or contracts for the sale of, tangible or intangible
personal property or services for more than one principal and
who holds himself or herself out as such in the regular course
of his or her business activities.
``(3) Internet.--The term `Internet' means collectively the
myriad of computer and telecommunications facilities, including
equipment and operating software, which comprise the
interconnected world-wide network of networks that employ the
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, or any
predecessor or successor protocols to such Protocol.
``(4) Internet access.--The term `Internet access' means a
service that enables users to access content, information,
electronic mail, or other services offered over the Internet,
and may also include access to proprietary content,
information, and other services as a part of a package of
services offered to users.
``(5) Representative.--The term `representative' does not
include an independent contractor.
``(6) Sales tax.--The term `sales tax' means a tax that
is--
``(A) imposed on or incident to the sale of
tangible or intangible personal property or services as
may be defined or specified under the laws imposing
such tax; and
``(B) measured by the amount of the sales price,
cost, charge, or other value of or for such property or
services.
``(7) Solicitation of orders or contracts.--The term
`solicitation of orders or contracts' includes activities
normally ancillary to such solicitation.
``(8) State.--The term `State' means any of the several
States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or
possession of the United States, or any political subdivision
thereof.
``(9) Use tax.--The term `use tax' means a tax that is--
``(A) imposed on the purchase, storage,
consumption, distribution, or other use of tangible or
intangible personal property or services as may be
defined or specified under the laws imposing such tax;
and
``(B) measured by the purchase price of such
property or services.
``(10) World wide web.--The term `World Wide Web' means a
computer server-based file archive accessible, over the
Internet, using a hypertext transfer protocol, file transfer
protocol, or other similar protocols.
``(f) Application of Section.--This section shall not be construed
to limit, in any way, constitutional restrictions otherwise existing on
State taxing authority.
``SEC. 102. ASSESSMENT OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAXES.
``(a) Limitations.--No State shall have power to assess after the
date of enactment of this title any business activity tax which was
imposed by such State or political subdivision for any taxable year
ending on or before such date, on the income derived for activities
within such State that affect interstate commerce, if the imposition of
such tax for a taxable year ending after such date is prohibited by
section 101.
``(b) Collections.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not be
construed--
``(1) to invalidate the collection on or before the date of
enactment of this title of any business activity tax imposed
for a taxable year ending on or before such date; or
``(2) to prohibit the collection after such date of any
business activity tax which was assessed on or before such date
for a taxable year ending on or before such date.
``SEC. 103. TERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL PRESENCE.
``If a State has imposed a business activity tax or a duty to
collect and remit a sales or use tax on a person as described in
section 101, and the person so obligated no longer has a substantial
physical presence in that State, the obligation to pay a business
activity tax or to collect and remit a sales or use tax on behalf of
that State applies only for the period in which the person has a
substantial physical presence.
``SEC. 104. SEPARABILITY.
``If any provision of this title or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder
of this title or the application of such provision to persons or
circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not
be affected thereby.''. | New Economy Tax Fairness Act or NET FAIR Act - Amends Federal law providing jurisdictional standards for the imposition of State and local business activity, sales, and use taxes on interstate commerce to prohibit a State from imposing any such tax on income derived from interstate commerce unless such person has a substantial physical presence in such State. States that a substantial physical presence does not exist if the only business activities within such State include, among other things: (1) the presence or use of intangible personal property in such State; (2) the use of the Internet or an Internet service provider within such State to maintain, take, or process orders; and (3) affiliation with a person within such State or the use of an unaffiliated representative or independent contractor in such State. Provides that the substantial physical presence of any person shall not be attributed to any other person absent the establishment of a relationship that: (1) results from the consent by both persons that one person act on the other's behalf and subject to their control; and (2) relates to the activities of the person within the State.Prohibits a State from assessing any business activity tax which was imposed prior to this Act, if the imposition of such tax is prohibited, above.Terminates a person's obligation to pay State-imposed business activity, sales, or use tax if such person no longer has a substantial physical presence in that State. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to provide jurisdictional standards for the imposition of State and local tax obligations on interstate commerce, and for other purposes."} | 2,261 | 307 | 0.58209 | 1.783376 | 0.83547 | 4.89781 | 7.591241 | 0.948905 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Mitigation Activities and
Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding Act'' or the ``SMART Rebuilding
Act''.
SEC. 2. FEDERAL COST-SHARE ADJUSTMENTS FOR REPAIR, RESTORATION, AND
REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED FACILITIES.
Section 406(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5172(b)) is amended by inserting
after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Increased federal share.--
``(A) Incentive measures.--The President may
provide incentives to a State or Tribal government to
invest in measures that increase readiness for, and
resilience from, a major disaster by recognizing such
investments through a sliding scale that increases the
minimum Federal share to not more than 85 percent. Such
measures may include--
``(i) the adoption of a mitigation plan
approved under section 322;
``(ii) investments in disaster relief,
insurance, and emergency management programs;
``(iii) encouraging the adoption and
enforcement of nationally recognized design
standards that establish minimum acceptable
criteria for the design, construction, and
maintenance of eligible facilities for the
purpose of protecting the health, safety, and
general welfare of the buildings' users against
disasters;
``(iv) facilitating participation in the
community rating system; and
``(v) funding mitigation projects or
granting tax incentives for projects that
reduce risk.
``(B) Comprehensive guidance.--Not later than 1
year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the
President, acting through the Administrator, shall
issue comprehensive guidance to States and Tribal
governments regarding the measures and investments that
will be recognized for the purpose of increasing the
Federal share under this section.
``(C) Report.--One year after the issuance of the
guidance required by subparagraph (B), the
Administrator shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report
regarding the analysis of the Federal cost shares paid
under this section.''.
SEC. 3. NATIONAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PREDISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION.
Section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c) by inserting ``Public'' after ``the
National'';
(2) in subsection (e)(1)(B)--
(A) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ii);
(B) by striking the period at the end of clause
(iii) and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(iv) to establish and carry out
enforcement activities to implement nationally
recognized design standards that establish
minimum acceptable criteria for the design,
construction, and maintenance of eligible
facilities for the purpose of protecting the
health, safety, and general welfare of the
buildings' users against disasters.'';
(3) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``for mitigation
activities that are cost effective'' after
``competitive basis'';
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Redistribution of unobligated amounts.--The President
shall--
``(A) withdraw amounts of financial assistance made
available to a State (including amounts made available
to local governments of a State) under paragraph (2)
that remain unobligated by the end of the third fiscal
year after the fiscal year for which the amounts were
allocated; and
``(B) in the subsequent fiscal year, add the funds
to the financial assistance available to be awarded on
a competitive basis referred to in paragraph (1).'';
(4) in subsection (g)--
(A) in paragraph (9) by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph
(12); and
(C) by adding after paragraph (9) the following:
``(10) the extent to which the State or local government
has facilitated the adoption and enforcement of nationally
recognized design standards that establish criteria for the
design, construction, and maintenance of eligible facilities
for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and general
welfare of the buildings' users against disasters;
``(11) the extent to which the assistance will fund
activities that increase the level of resiliency; and'';
(5) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following:
``(i) National Public Infrastructure Predisaster Mitigation Fund.--
``(1) Establishment.--The President may establish in the
Treasury of the United States a separate account called the
National Public Infrastructure Predisaster Mitigation Fund (in
this section referred to as the `Predisaster Mitigation Fund'),
which shall be used exclusively to carry out this section, with
amounts in such account to be available until expended unless
otherwise provided.
``(2) Transfers to predisaster mitigation fund.--
``(A) In general.--There shall be deposited in the
Predisaster Mitigation Fund with respect to each
disaster declared on or after August 1, 2017, an
additional amount equal to 6 percent of the estimated
aggregate amount of grants to be made pursuant to
section 406.
``(B) Estimated aggregate amount.--Not later than
180 days after each major disaster declaration, the
estimated aggregate amount of grants to be deposited in
such Fund shall be determined and need not be reduced,
increased, or changed due to variations in
estimates.''; and
(6) by striking subsection (m).
SEC. 4. ELIGIBILITY FOR CODE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
Section 406(a)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B);
(2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C)
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) base and overtime wages for extra hires to
facilitate the implementation and enforcement of
adopted building codes for a period of not more than
180 days after the major disaster is declared.''.
SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL MITIGATION ACTIVITIES.
(a) Hazard Mitigation Clarification.--Section 404(a) of the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.
5170c(a)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting the
following: ``The President may contribute not more than 75 percent of
the cost of hazard mitigation measures which the President has
determined are cost-effective and which substantially reduce the risk
of, or increase resilience to, future damage, hardship, loss, or
suffering in any area affected by a major disaster.''.
(b) Eligible Cost.--Section 406(e)(1)(A) of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5172(e)(1)(A))
is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting after
``section'' the following: ``for disasters declared on or after
August 1, 2017, or disasters where a cost estimate has not yet
been finalized for a project'';
(2) in clause (i), by striking ``and'';
(3) in clause (ii)--
(A) by striking ``codes, specifications, and
standards'' and inserting ``the latest nationally
recognized design codes, specifications and standards
that establish minimum acceptable criteria for the
design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for
the purposes of protecting the health, safety, and
general welfare of a facility's users against
disasters'';
(B) by striking ``applicable at the time at which
the disaster occurred''; and
(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(iii) in a manner that allows the
facility to meet the definition of resilient
developed pursuant this subsection.''.
(c) New Rules.--Section 406(e) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5172(e)) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(5) New rules.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after
the date of enactment of this paragraph, the President,
acting through the Administrator of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, shall issue a final
rulemaking that defines the terms `resilient' and
`resiliency' for purposes of this subsection.
``(B) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the
date on which the Administrator issues the final
rulemaking under this paragraph, the Administrator
shall issue any necessary guidance related to the
rulemaking.
``(C) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator
shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the
regulations and guidance issued pursuant to this
paragraph.''. | Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding Act or the SMART Rebuilding Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide incentives to invest in measures that increase readiness for, and resilience from, a major disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must issue comprehensive guidance on measures and investments that will be recognized for the purpose of increasing the federal share of disaster assistance. The bill authorizes the President to: (1) establish a National Public Infrastructure Predisaster Mitigation Fund which may be used for activities to implement design standards to protect the welfare of buildings' users against disasters, and (2) contribute to state and local governments for their associated expenses which shall include base and overtime wages for extra hires to facilitate the implementation and enforcement of adopted building codes for a period of not more than 180 days after the major disaster is declared. The President may contribute up to 75% of the cost of hazard mitigation measures determined to be cost-effective and which substantially reduce the risk of, or increase resilience to, future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering in any area affected by a major disaster. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding Act"} | 2,083 | 249 | 0.679993 | 1.998805 | 0.857482 | 5.564444 | 8.395556 | 0.933333 |
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), nothing in
this Act supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
(b) Specific Statutory Authorization Not Required.--Section 5(b) of
the War Powers Resolution shall not apply to the deployment of units of
the Armed Forces designated under section 101.
TITLE II--EXPEDITED PROCEDURES
SEC. 201. CONGRESSIONAL PRIORITY PROCEDURES.
(a) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
(1) the term ``resolution'' means any joint resolution
described in section 102(c); and
(2) the term ``session days'' means days on which the
respective House of Congress is in session.
(b) Referral of Resolutions.--A resolution introduced in the House
of Representatives shall be referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives. A resolution introduced in the
Senate shall be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate.
(c) Discharge of Committee.--(1) If the committee to which is
referred a resolution has not reported such a resolution (or an
identical resolution) at the end of 7 calendar days after its
introduction, such committee shall be discharged from further
consideration of such resolution, and such resolution shall be placed
on the appropriate calendar of the House of Congress involved.
(2) After a committee reports or is discharged from a resolution,
no other resolution with respect to the same use of force may be
reported by or be discharged from such committee while the first
resolution is before the respective House of Congress (including
remaining on the calendar), a committee of conference, or the
President.
(d) Consideration of Resolutions.--(1)(A) Whenever the committee to
which a resolution is referred has reported, or has been discharged
under subsection (c) from further consideration of such resolution,
notwithstanding any rule or precedent of the Senate, including Rule 22,
it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to
the same effect has been disagreed to) for any Member of the respective
House of Congress to move to proceed to the consideration of the
resolution and, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this
paragraph or paragraph (2) of this subsection (insofar as it related to
germaneness and relevancy of amendments), all points of order against
the resolution and consideration of the resolution are waived. The
motion is highly privileged in the House of Representatives and is
privileged in the Senate and is not debatable. The motion is not
subject to a motion to postpone. A motion to reconsider the vote by
which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall be in order, except
that such motion may not be entered for future disposition. If a motion
to proceed to the consideration of the resolution is agreed to, the
resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the respective House
of Congress, to the exclusion of all other business, until disposed of,
except as otherwise provided in subsection (e)(1).
(B) Whenever a point of order is raised in the Senate against the
privileged status of a resolution that has been laid before the Senate
and been initially identified as privileged for consideration under
this section upon its introduction pursuant to section 102(c), such
point of order shall be submitted directly to the Senate. The point of
order, ``The resolution is not privileged under title ____ of the
____________________ Act'', shall be decided by the yeas and the nays
after four hours of debate, equally divided between, and controlled by,
the Member raising the point of order and the manager of the
resolution, except that in the event the manager is in favor of such
point of order, the time in opposition thereto shall be controlled by
the Minority Leader or his designee. Such point of order shall not be
considered to establish precedent for determination of future cases.
(2)(A)(i) Consideration in a House of Congress of the resolution,
and all amendments and debatable motions in connection therewith, shall
be limited to not more than 12 hours, which, except as otherwise
provided in this section, shall be equally divided between, and
controlled by, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader, or by their
designees.
(ii) The Majority Leader or the Minority Leader or their designees
may, from the time under their control on the resolution, allot
additional time to any Senator during the consideration of any
amendment, debatable motion, or appeal.
(B) Only amendments which are germane and relevant to the
resolution are in order. Debate on any amendment to the resolution
shall be limited to 2 hours, except that debate on any amendment to an
amendment shall be limited to 1 hour. The time of debate for each
amendment shall be equally divided between, and controlled by, the
mover of the amendment and the manager of the resolution, except that
in the event the manager is in favor of any such amendment, the time in
opposition thereto shall be controlled by the Minority Leader or his
designee.
(C) One amendment by the Minority Leader is in order to be offered
under a one-hour time limitation immediately following the expiration
of the 12-hour time limitation if the Minority Leader has had no
opportunity to offer an amendment to the resolution thereto. One
amendment may be offered to the amendment by the Minority Leader under
the preceding sentence, and debate shall be limited on such amendment
to one-half hour which shall be equally divided between, and controlled
by, the mover of the amendment and the manager of the resolution,
except that in the event the manager is in favor of any such amendment,
the time in opposition thereto shall be controlled by the Minority
Leader or his designee.
(D) A motion to postpone or a motion to recommit the resolution is
not in order. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
is agreed to or disagreed to is in order, except that such motion may
not be entered for future disposition, and debate on such motion shall
be limited to 1 hour.
(3) Whenever all the time for debate on a resolution has been used
or yielded back, no further amendments may be proposed, except as
provided in paragraph (2)(C), and the vote on the adoption of the
resolution shall occur without any intervening motion or amendment,
except that a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if
requested in accordance with the rules of the appropriate House of
Congress may occur immediately before such vote.
(4) Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the
application of the Rules of the Senate or the House of Representatives,
as the case may be, to the procedure relating to a resolution shall be
limited to one-half hour of debate, equally divided between, and
controlled by, the Member making the appeal and the manager of the
resolution, except that in the event the manager is in favor of any
such appeal, the time in opposition thereto shall be controlled by the
Minority Leader or his designee.
(e) Treatment of Other House's Resolution.--(1) Except as provided
in paragraph (2), if, before the passage by one House of a resolution
of that House, that House receives from the other House a resolution,
then the following procedures shall apply:
(A) The resolution of the sending House shall not be
referred to a committee in the receiving House.
(B) With respect to a resolution of the House receiving the
resolution, the procedure in that House shall be the same as if
no resolution had been received from the sending House, except
that the resolution of the sending House shall be considered to
have been read for the third time.
(C) If the resolutions of the sending and receiving Houses
are identical, the vote on final passage shall be on the
resolution of the sending House.
(D) If such resolutions are not identical--
(i) the vote on final passage shall be on the
resolution of the sending House, with the text of the
resolution of the receiving House inserted in lieu of
the text of the resolution of the sending House;
(ii) such vote on final passage shall occur without
debate or any intervening action; and
(iii) the resolution shall be returned to the
sending House for proceedings under subsection (g).
(E) Upon disposition of the resolution received from the
other House, it shall no longer be in order to consider the
resolution originated in the receiving House.
(2) If one House receives from the other House a resolution before
any such resolution is introduced in the first House, then the
resolution received shall be referred, in the case of the House of
Representatives, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and, in the case
of the Senate, to the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the
procedures in that House with respect to that resolution shall be the
same under this section as if the resolution received had been
introduced in that House.
(f) Treatment of Identical Resolutions.--If one House receives from
the other House a resolution after the first House has disposed of an
identical resolution, it shall be in order to proceed by nondebatable
motion to consideration of the resolution received by the first House,
and that received resolution shall be disposed of without debate and
without amendment.
(g) Procedures Applicable to Amendments Between the Houses of
Congress.--The following procedures shall apply to dispose of
amendments between the Houses of Congress:
(1) Upon receipt by a House of Congress of a message from
the other House with respect to a resolution, it is in order
for any Member of the House receiving the message to move to
proceed to the consideration of the respective resolution. Such
motion shall be disposed of in the same manner as a motion
under subsection (d)(1)(A). Such a motion is not in order after
conferees have been appointed.
(2)(A) The time for debate in a House of Congress on any
motion required for the disposition of an amendment by the
other House to the resolution shall not exceed 2 hours, equally
divided between, and controlled by, the mover of the motion and
manager of the resolution at each stage of the proceedings
between the two Houses, except that in the event the manager is
in favor of any such motion, the time in opposition thereto
shall be controlled by the Minority Leader or his designee.
(B) The time for debate for each amendment to a motion
shall be limited to one-half hour.
(C) Only motions proposing amendments which are germane and
relevant are in order.
(h) Procedures Applicable to Conference Reports and Presidential
Action.--(1) Either House of Congress may disagree to an amendment or
amendments made by the other House to a resolution or may insist upon
its amendment or amendments to a resolution, and request a conference
with the other House at any time. In the case of any disagreement
between the two Houses of Congress with respect to an amendment or
amendments to a resolution which is not resolved within 2 session days
after a House of Congress first amends the resolution originated by the
other House, each House shall be deemed to have requested and accepted
a conference with the other House. Upon the request or acceptance of a
conference, in the case of the Senate, the President pro tempore shall
appoint conferees and, in the case of the House of Representatives, the
Speaker of the House shall appoint conferees.
(2) In the event the conferees are unable to agree within 72 hours
after the second House is notified that the first House has agreed to
conference, or after each House is deemed to have agreed to conference,
they shall report back to their respective House in disagreement.
(3) Notwithstanding any rule in either House of Congress concerning
the printing of conference reports in the Congressional Record or
concerning any delay in the consideration of such reports, such report,
including a report filed or returned in disagreement, shall be acted on
in the House of Representatives or the Senate not later than 2 session
days after the first House files the report or, in the case of the
Senate acting first, the report is first made available on the desks of
the Senators.
(4) Debate in a House of Congress on a conference report or a
report filed or returned in disagreement in any such resolution shall
be limited to 3 hours, equally divided between the Majority Leader and
the Minority Leader, and their designees.
(5) In the case of a conference report returned to a House of
Congress in disagreement, an amendment to the amendment in disagreement
is only in order if it is germane and relevant. The time for debate for
such an amendment shall be limited to one-half hour, to be equally
divided between, and controlled by, the mover of the amendment and the
manager of the resolution, except that in the event the manager is in
favor of any such amendment, the time in opposition thereto shall be
controlled by the Minority Leader or his designee.
(6) If a resolution is vetoed by the President, the time for debate
in consideration of the veto message on such measure shall be limited
to 20 hours in each House of Congress, equally divided between, and
controlled by, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader, and their
designees.
(i) Rules of the Senate and the House.--This section is enacted by
the Congress--
(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate
and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is
deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but
applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in
that House in the case of a resolution, and it supersedes other
rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such
rules; and
(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of
either House to change rules (so far as relating to the
procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and
to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that
House.
SEC. 202. INAPPLICABILITY OF OBSOLETE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES.
Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal
Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), shall not apply to joint
resolutions introduced under this Act.
S 1748 IS----2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Contribution of Volunteer United States
Military Personnel to International Peacekeeping
Operations
Title II: Expedited Procedures
Peacekeeping Participation Act of 1993 -
Title I: Contribution of Volunteer United States Military Personnel to International Peacekeeping Operations
- Directs the President to report to the Congress on: (1) a plan for organizing a contingency force of armed forces personnel who volunteer to serve in international peacekeeping or peacemaking operations and for providing training to such personnel; and (2) proposed procedures to implement such plan.
Authorizes the President, after appropriate congressional consultation, to make such personnel available for peacekeeping or peacemaking operations if it is in the national interest.
Requires the President, within 48 hours of any deployment of the armed forces in connection with international peacekeeping or peacemaking operations, to report to the Speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate (as required by the War Powers Resolution) on: (1) the circumstances necessitating the the introduction of the armed forces; (2) the constitutional and legislative authority under which such introduction took place; and (3) the estimated scope and duration of the involvement.
Directs the President to remove such units from involvement within 90 days if the Congress has enacted a joint resolution disapproving the continued participation of such units in the operation.
Provides that a certain provision of the War Powers Resolution which terminates the use of the armed forces after a certain time period unless the Congress declares war or makes a specific authorization shall not apply to peacekeeping operations.
Title II: Expedited Procedures
- Establishes procedures for the consideration of joint resolutions to disapprove the continued participation of the armed forces in peacekeeping or peacemaking operations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Peacekeeping Participation Act of 1993"} | 3,101 | 383 | 0.513245 | 1.535763 | 0.63895 | 1.295522 | 8.835821 | 0.692537 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Religious Freedom Restoration Act of
1993''.
SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF PURPOSES.
(a) Findings.--The Congress finds that--
(1) the framers of the Constitution, recognizing free
exercise of religion as an unalienable right, secured its
protection in the First Amendment to the Constitution;
(2) laws ``neutral'' toward religion may burden religious
exercise as surely as laws intended to interfere with religious
exercise;
(3) governments should not burden religious exercise
without compelling justification;
(4) in Employment Division v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872 (1990)
the Supreme Court virtually eliminated the requirement that the
government justify burdens on religious exercise imposed by
laws neutral toward religion; and
(5) the compelling interest test as set forth in prior
Federal court rulings is a workable test for striking sensible
balances between religious liberty and competing prior
governmental interests.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are--
(1) to restore the compelling interest test as set forth in
Sherbert v. Verner, 374 U.S. 398 (1963) and Wisconsin v. Yoder,
406 U.S. 205 (1972) and to guarantee its application in all
cases where free exercise of religion is burdened; and
(2) to provide a claim or defense to persons whose
religious exercise is burdened by government.
SEC. 3. FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION PROTECTED.
(a) In General.--Government shall not burden a person's exercise of
religion even if the burden results from a rule of general
applicability, except as provided in subsection (b).
(b) Exception.--Government may burden a person's exercise of
religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the
person--
(1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental
interest; and
(2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that
compelling governmental interest.
(c) Judicial Relief.--A person whose religious exercise has been
burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a
claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief
against a government. Standing to assert a claim or defense under this
section shall be governed by the general rules of standing under
article III of the Constitution.
SEC. 4. ATTORNEYS FEES.
(a) Judicial Proceedings.--Section 722 of the Revised Statutes (42
U.S.C. 1988) is amended by inserting ``the Religious Freedom
Restoration Act of 1993,'' before ``or title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964''.
(b) Administrative Proceedings.--Section 504(b)(1)(C) of title 5,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii);
(2) by striking the semicolon at the end of clause (iii)
and inserting ``, and''; and
(3) by inserting ``(iv) the Religious Freedom Restoration
Act of 1993;'' after clause (iii).
SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Act--
(1) the term ``government'' includes a branch, department,
agency, instrumentality, and official (or other person acting
under color of law) of the United States, a State, or a
subdivision of a State;
(2) the term ``State'' includes the District of Columbia,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory and
possession of the United States;
(3) the term ``demonstrates'' means meets the burdens of
going forward with the evidence and of persuasion; and
(4) the term ``exercise of religion'' means the exercise of
religion under the First Amendment to the Constitution.
SEC. 6. APPLICABILITY.
(a) In General.--This Act applies to all Federal and State law, and
the implementation of that law, whether statutory or otherwise, and
whether adopted before or after the enactment of this Act.
(b) Rule of Construction.--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) Religious Belief Unaffected.--Nothing in this Act shall be
construed to authorize any government to burden any religious belief.
SEC. 7. ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE UNAFFECTED.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect, interpret, or in
any way address that portion of the First Amendment prohibiting laws
respecting the establishment of religion (referred to in this section
as the ``Establishment Clause''). Granting government funding,
benefits, or exemptions, to the extent permissible under the
Establishment Clause, shall not constitute a violation of this Act. As
used in this section, the term ``granting'', used with respect to
government funding, benefits, or exemptions, does not include the
denial of government funding, benefits, or exemptions. | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 - Prohibits any agency, department, or official of the United States or any State (the government) from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except that the government may burden a person's exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person: (1) furthers a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.
Sets forth provisions pertaining to judicial relief, attorney's fees, and applicability.
Declares that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed to interpret the clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the establishment of religion; (2) the granting of government funding, benefits, or exemptions, to the extent permissible under that clause, shall not constitute a violation of this Act; and (3) as used in this Act, "granting" does not include the denial of government funding, benefits, or exemptions. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993"} | 1,159 | 230 | 0.602192 | 1.817098 | 0.878448 | 5.303922 | 4.901961 | 0.921569 |
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Encouraging the participation in Federal contracting of
small businesses owned and controlled by socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals is in the Federal
Government's interest, helps spur competition and innovation,
and supports community-level economic revitalization and
entrepreneurship.
(2) Small businesses are key engines of economic growth,
but they have had difficulties accessing Federal contracting
and procurement opportunities and participating in federally
funded projects, particularly in the area of transportation.
(3) Congress has supported efforts to ensure that small
businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals are regular participants in projects
funded by agencies throughout the Federal Government.
(4) The United States Department of Transportation has used
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs to ensure
nondiscrimination in the award and administration of contracts
by entities receiving funds through the Department's highway,
transit, and airport financial assistance programs.
(5) Congress and the Department have also worked to ensure
that--
(A) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs are
narrowly tailored to provide a level playing field on
which small businesses owned and controlled by socially
and economically disadvantaged individuals can compete
fairly for contracts awarded by entities receiving
Department assistance;
(B) only small businesses that meet the eligibility
requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
programs are permitted to participate in such programs;
(C) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs
assist the development of small businesses that can
compete successfully in the marketplace outside of such
programs; and
(D) recipients of Department assistance have
appropriate flexibility in providing opportunities for
small businesses owned and controlled by socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals.
(6) Congress has supported efforts to encourage veteran-
owned small businesses to participate in Federal contracting
and procurement opportunities, including by creating and
strengthening programs and institutions for veterans who own or
operate small businesses and requiring the President to
establish an annual Government-wide goal of at least 3 percent
for the award of procurement contracts to small businesses
owned by service-disabled veterans.
SEC. 2. PARTICIPATION OF DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN HIGH-
SPEED RAIL PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 26107. Disadvantaged business enterprises
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), not less
than 10 percent of the amounts made available for any project under
sections 26101 and 26106 shall be expended through small business
concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals.
``(b) Exception.--
``(1) Determination by secretary.--If the Secretary
determines that the requirement of subsection (a) will prevent
the satisfactory completion of a project described in such
subsection because of a lack of competitive bids by small
business concerns owned and controlled by socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals, the Secretary may, with
respect to such project, reduce the percentage stated in such
subsection to the extent necessary to ensure satisfactory
completion of such project.
``(2) Report to congress.--If the Secretary reduces the
percentage as provided in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
submit to Congress a report describing the reduction and how
the Secretary determined that the reduction was necessary to
ensure satisfactory completion of the project involved.
``(c) Uniform Certification Criteria.--The Secretary shall
establish minimum uniform criteria for a recipient of funds under
section 26101 or 26106 to use in certifying whether a small business
concern qualifies for purposes of this section. Such minimum criteria
shall include on-site visits, personal interviews, licenses, analysis
of stock ownership, listing of equipment, analysis of bonding capacity,
listing of work completed, resume of principal owners, financial
capacity, and type of work preferred.
``(d) Compliance With Court Orders.--Nothing in this section limits
the eligibility of a person to receive funds made available under
section 26101 or 26106 if the person is prevented, in whole or in part,
from satisfying a requirement of this section because a Federal court
issues a final order finding that such requirement is unconstitutional.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions
apply:
``(1) Small business concern.--The term `small business
concern' has the meaning given such term in section 3(a) of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)), except that such term
does not include any concern, or group of concerns controlled
by the same socially and economically disadvantaged individual
or individuals, which has gross receipts over the preceding 3
fiscal years averaging in excess of $19,570,000 per year. The
Secretary shall adjust annually for inflation the threshold
amount in the preceding sentence.
``(2) Socially and economically disadvantaged
individuals.--The term `socially and economically disadvantaged
individuals' has the meaning given such term in section
8(d)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)(C))
and relevant subcontracting regulations issued under such Act,
except that women shall be presumed to be socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
26106 the following new item:
``26107. Disadvantaged business enterprises.''.
SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.
It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should
continue to encourage participation by veteran-owned small businesses
in Federal contracting and procurement opportunities and federally
funded projects, including by making veteran-owned businesses a key
part of the small business programs of the Department of Transportation
and other Federal agencies. | Requires at least 10% of funds made available for high-speed rail corridor planning and development projects to be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (disadvantaged business enterprises). Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), however, if this requirement will prevent the satisfactory completion of a project because of a lack of competitive bids by disadvantaged business enterprises, to reduce the percentage for the project to the extent necessary to ensure its satisfactory completion.
Requires the Secretary to establish minimum uniform criteria for recipients of high-speed rail corridor project funds to use in certifying small business concerns as disadvantaged business enterprises.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should continue to encourage participation by veteran-owned small businesses in federal contracting and procurement opportunities and federally-funded projects, including the small business programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and other federal agencies. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend title 49, United States Code, to require that not less than 10 percent of the amounts made available for certain high-speed rail projects be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and for other purposes."} | 1,272 | 193 | 0.635068 | 1.978552 | 0.754123 | 4.402299 | 6.649425 | 0.91954 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Total Overhaul of Totalization
Agreements Law of 2007''.
SEC. 2. RESTRICTION OF TOTALIZATION AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDING FOR
APPROPRIATE EXCHANGE OF SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES OR
CONTRIBUTIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 233(c)(1) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 433(c)(1)) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``for the purposes of''
and all that follows and inserting the following: ``for the
purposes of providing appropriate exchange between the parties
to such agreements of taxes or contributions paid under their
respective social security systems, as provided in subsection
(c)(1).''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c)(1) and inserting the
following:
``(c)(1) Any agreement establishing a totalization arrangement
pursuant to this section between the United States and another country
shall provide that--
``(A) in any case in which--
``(i) an individual who is a citizen or national of
the other country or lawfully admitted to the other
country for permanent residence in the other country
becomes entitled to cash benefits under the social
security system of the other country, and
``(ii) such individual (or, in the case of a
survivor or derivative benefit, the individual on whose
contributions such benefits are based) has been
credited with at least 6 quarters of coverage as
defined in section 213 based on wages paid for services
performed in the United States or self-employment
income derived in the United States,
the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer from the Federal
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal
Disability Insurance Trust Fund to the other country amounts
appropriated to each such Trust Fund under section 201 in
connection with taxes under chapters 2 and 21 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 paid in connection with such wages and
self-employment income, and
``(B) in any case in which--
``(i) an individual who is a citizen or national of
the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent
residence in the United States becomes entitled to cash
benefits under this title, and
``(ii) such individual (or, in the case of a
survivor or derivative benefit, the individual on whose
wages and self-employment income such benefits are
based) has been credited with a period of coverage
under the social security system of the other country,
based on service performed, or earnings derived, in the
other country, equivalent (under the terms of the
agreement) to 6 quarters of coverage as defined in
section 213,
the other country shall pay to the United States an amount
equivalent to any taxes or other contributions paid by the
credited individual described in clause (ii) or such
individual's employer to the social security system of the
other country, based on such service or earnings, as required
under the social security system of the other country.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 233(c)(3) of such Act is amended
to read as follows:
``(3) Any such agreement shall provide for the exchange of such
information between the parties to the agreement as is necessary to
provide for the transfers between the parties under paragraph (1). The
Secretary of the Treasury and the Commissioner of Social Security shall
exchange such information as is necessary to enable the Secretary of
the Treasury to carry out any transfers referred to in paragraph
(1)(A).''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply with respect to agreements becoming effective on or after January
1, 2007.
SEC. 3. LIMITATIONS ON COVERAGE OF INDIVIDUALS BASED ON EARNINGS BY
INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES WHILE SUCH INDIVIDUALS
WERE NOT CITIZENS, NATIONALS, OR LAWFUL PERMANENT
RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND WERE NOT AUTHORIZED TO
BE EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--Section 215(e) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 415(e)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
(2) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(e)''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) For purposes of subsections (b) and (d), in computing an
individual's average indexed monthly earnings (or in the case of an
individual whose primary insurance amount is computed under section
215(a) as in effect prior to January 1979, average monthly wage), such
individual shall not be credited with any wages paid to such individual
for services performed in the United States, or any self-employment
income derived by such individual in the United States, if such
services were performed, or such self-employment income was derived,
while such individual was neither a citizen or national of the United
States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United
States and was not authorized to be employed in the United States.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to wages paid, and self-employment income derived,
before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
415(f)(1)), as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute all
primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to carry out such
amendments. Such amendments shall affect benefits only for months after
the date of the enactment of this Act. | Total Overhaul of Totalization Agreements Law of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to revise requirements for agreements establishing a totalization arrangement between the United States and another country with respect to the exchange of funds and information between the countries on behalf citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of one country who become entitled to cash benefits under the other country's social security system.
Prohibits, in computing an individual's average indexed monthly earnings, the crediting of individuals under OASDI with wages from employment or self-employment in the United States performed while such individuals: (1) are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States; and (2) are not authorized by law to be employed in the United States. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict totalization agreements between the United States and other countries to providing for appropriate exchange of Social Security taxes or contributions between the parties to such agreements, and to prohibit crediting of individuals under such title with earnings from employment or self-employment in the United States performed while such individuals are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States and are not authorized by law to be employed in the United States."} | 1,313 | 182 | 0.630695 | 1.851413 | 0.765657 | 3.574194 | 7.509677 | 0.916129 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Microcredit for Self-Reliance Act of
1997''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS OF POLICY.
The Congress makes the following findings and declarations:
(1) More than 1,000,000,000 people in the developing world
are living in severe poverty.
(2) According to the United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF), mortality for children under the age of 5 averages
100 child deaths per thousand for all developing countries,
with nearly double that rate in the poorest countries.
(3) Nearly 35,000 children die each day from largely
preventable malnutrition and disease.
(4)(A) Women in poverty generally have larger work loads,
and less access to educational and economic opportunities than
their male counterparts.
(B) Directly aiding the poorest of the poor, especially
women, in the developing world has a positive effect not only
on family incomes, but also on child nutrition, health and
education, as women in particular reinvest income in their
families.
(5)(A) The poor in the developing world, particularly
women, generally lack stable employment and social safety nets.
(B) Many turn to self-employment to generate a substantial
portion of their livelihood.
(C) These poor entrepreneurs are often trapped in poverty
because they cannot obtain credit at reasonable rates to build
their asset base or expand their otherwise viable self-
employment activities.
(D) Many of the poor are forced to pay interest rates as
high as 10 percent per day to money lenders.
(6)(A) On February 2-4, 1997, a global microcredit summit
was held in Washington, District of Columbia, to launch a plan
to expand access to credit for self-employment and other
financial and business services to 100,000,000 of the world's
poorest families, especially the women of those families, by
2005.
(B) With five to a family, achieving this goal will mean
that the benefits of microcredit will thereby reach nearly half
of the world's more than 1,000,000,000 absolute poor.
(7)(A) The poor are able to expand their incomes and their
businesses dramatically when they can access loans at
reasonable interest rates.
(B) Through the development of self-sustaining microcredit
programs, poor people themselves can lead the fight against
hunger and poverty.
(8)(A) Nongovernmental organizations such as the Grameen
Bank, Accion International, and the Foundation for
International Community Assistance (FINCA) have been successful
in lending directly to the very poor.
(B) These institutions generate repayment rates averaging
95 percent or higher, demonstrating the bankability of the
poorest.
(C) International organizations such as the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations
Development Program (UNDP) have demonstrated success in
supporting microcredit programs.
(9)(A) Microcredit institutions not only reduce poverty,
but also reduce the dependency on foreign assistance.
(B) Interest income on a credit portfolio can be used to
pay recurring institutional costs, assuring the long-term
sustainability of development assistance.
(10) Microcredit institutions leverage foreign assistance
resources because loans are recycled, generating new benefits
to program participants.
(11) The development of sustainable microcredit
institutions which provide credit and training, and mobilize
domestic savings, are critical components to a global strategy
of poverty reduction and broad based economic development.
(12)(A) In 1994, the United States Agency for International
Development launched a microenterprise initiative in
partnership with the Congress.
(B) The initiative committed to expanding funding for the
microenterprise programs of the Agency, and set a goal that, by
the end of fiscal year 1996, half of all microenterprise
resources would support programs and institutions providing
credit to the poorest, with loans under $300.
(C) In order to achieve the goal of the microcredit summit,
increased investment in microcredit institutions serving the
poorest will be critical.
(13) Providing the United States share of the global
investment needed to achieve the goal of the microcredit summit
will require only a small increase in United States funding for
international microcredit programs, with an increased focus on
institutions serving the poorest.
(14)(A) In order to reach tens of millions of the poorest
with microcredit, it is crucial to expand and replicate
successful microcredit institutions.
(B) These institutions need assistance in developing their
institutional capacity to expand their services and tap
commercial sources of capital.
(15) Nongovernmental organizations have demonstrated
competence in developing networks of local microcredit
institutions so that they reach large numbers of the very poor,
and achieve financial sustainability.
(16) Recognizing that the United States Agency for
International Development has developed very effective
partnerships with nongovernmental organizations, and that the
Agency will have fewer missions to carry out its work, the
Agency should place priority on investing in these
nongovernmental network institutions through the central
funding mechanisms of the Agency.
(17) By expanding and replicating successful microcredit
institutions, it should be possible to create a global
infrastructure to provide financial services to the world's
poorest families.
(18)(A) The United States Agency for International
Development can provide leadership to other bilateral and
multilateral development agencies as such agencies expand their
support to the microenterprise sector.
(B) The United States Agency for International Development
should seek to improve coordination of donor efforts at the
operational level to promote the use of best practices in the
provision of financial services to the poor and to ensure that
adequate institutional capacity is developed.
(19) Through expanded support for microcredit, especially
credit for the poorest, the United States Agency for
International Development can continue to play a leadership
role in the global effort to expand financial services and
opportunity to 100,000,000 of the poorest families on the
planet.
SEC. 3. PURPOSES.
The purposes of this Act are--
(1) to provide for the continuation and expansion of the
commitment of the United States Agency for International
Development to the development of microenterprise institutions;
(2) to make microenterprise development the centerpiece of
the overall economic growth strategy of the United States
Agency for International Development;
(3) to support and develop the capacity of United States
and indigenous nongovernmental organization intermediaries to
provide credit, savings, and training services to
microentrepreneurs;
(4) to increase the amount of assistance devoted to credit
activities designed to reach the poorest sector in developing
countries, and to improve the access of the poorest,
particularly women, to microenterprise credit in developing
countries; and
(5) to encourage the United States Agency for International
Development to provide global leadership in promoting
microenterprise for the poorest among bilateral and
multilateral donors.
SEC. 4. MICRO- AND SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CREDITS.
Section 108 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151f)
is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 108. MICRO- AND SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CREDITS.
``(a) Findings and Policy.--The Congress finds and declares that--
``(1) the development of micro- and small enterprise,
including cooperatives, is a vital factor in the stable growth
of developing countries and in the development and stability of
a free, open, and equitable international economic system;
``(2) it is, therefore, in the best interests of the United
States to assist the development of the private sector in
developing countries and to engage the United States private
sector in that process;
``(3) the support of private enterprise can be served by
programs providing credit, training, and technical assistance
for the benefit of micro- and small enterprises; and
``(4) programs that provide credit, training, and technical
assistance to private institutions can serve as a valuable
complement to grant assistance provided for the purpose of
benefiting micro- and small private enterprise.
``(b) Program.--To carry out the policy set forth in subsection
(a), the President is authorized to provide assistance to increase the
availability of credit to micro- and small enterprises lacking full
access to credit, including through--
``(1) loans and guarantees to credit institutions for the
purpose of expanding the availability of credit to micro- and
small enterprises;
``(2) training programs for lenders in order to enable them
to better meet the credit needs of micro- and small
entrepreneurs; and
``(3) training programs for micro- and small entrepreneurs
in order to enable them to make better use of credit and to
better manage their enterprises.
``(c) Eligibility Criteria.--The Administrator of the United States
Agency for International Development shall establish criteria for
determining which entities described in subsection (b) are eligible to
carry out activities, with respect to microenterprises, assisted under
this section. Such criteria may include the following:
``(1) The extent to which the recipients of credit from the
entity do not have access to the local formal financial sector.
``(2) The extent to which the recipients of credit from the
entity are among the poorest people in the country.
``(3) The extent to which the entity is oriented toward
working directly with poor women.
``(4) The extent to which the entity recovers its cost of
lending to the poor.
``(5) The extent to which the entity implements a plan to
become financially sustainable.''.
SEC. 5. MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GRANT ASSISTANCE.
Chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``SEC. 129. MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GRANT ASSISTANCE.
``(a) Authorization.--(1) In carrying out this part, the
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development
is authorized to provide grant assistance for programs of credit and
other assistance for microenterprises in developing countries.
``(2) Assistance authorized under paragraph (1) shall be provided
through organizations that have a capacity to develop and implement
microenterprise programs, including particularly--
``(A) United States and indigenous private and voluntary
organizations;
``(B) United States and indigenous credit unions and
cooperative organizations; or
``(C) other indigenous governmental and nongovernmental
organizations.
``(3) Approximately one-half of the credit assistance authorized
under paragraph (1) shall be used for poverty lending programs,
including the poverty lending portion of mixed programs. Such
programs--
``(A) shall meet the needs of the very poor members of
society, particularly poor women; and
``(B) should provide loans of $300 or less in 1995 United
States dollars to such poor members of society.
``(4) The Administrator should continue support for mechanisms
that--
``(A) provide technical support for field missions;
``(B) strengthen the institutional development of the
intermediary organizations described in paragraph (2); and
``(C) share information relating to the provision of
assistance authorized under paragraph (1) between such field
missions and intermediary organizations.
``(b) Monitoring System.--In order to maximize the sustainable
development impact of the assistance authorized under subsection
(a)(1), the Administrator shall establish a monitoring system that--
``(1) establishes performance goals for such assistance and
expresses such goals in an objective and quantifiable form, to
the extent feasible;
``(2) establishes performance indicators to be used in
measuring or assessing the achievement of the goals and
objectives of such assistance; and
``(3) provides a basis for recommendations for adjustments
to such assistance to enhance the sustainable development
impact of such assistance, particularly the impact of such
assistance on the very poor, particularly poor women.''.
SEC. 6. MULTILATERAL COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
(a) Findings.--The Congress finds the following:
(1)(A) The International Fund for Agricultural Development
(``IFAD'') has as its mission serving the poorest of the poor
in rural areas.
(B) IFAD has had two decades of experience in assisting the
economic development of the rural poor.
(2) IFAD has been a significant supporter of
microenterprise and other microfinance activities for the rural
poor almost since its inception and it was the first
international institution to assist the Grameen Bank.
(3) IFAD can make a significant contribution to developing
a global network of sustainable microenterprise and other
microfinance institutions which serve the very poor through
support for nongovernmental organizations and other community-
based microcredit institutions.
(b) Sense of the Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that--
(1) the United States Agency for International Development,
in carrying out sections 108 and 129 of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, as added by sections 4 and 5 of this Act,
respectively, shall seek to cooperate with IFAD in order to
compliment and expand the activities of IFAD, especially with
respect to institutional development; and
(2) the United States should continue to support and
contribute to the activities of IFAD, especially activities
related to microenterprise and microfinance, including the
Microfinance Capacity Building Grant Initiative.
SEC. 7. UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM'S MICROSTART PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the Congress that--
(1) the Microstart Program established by the United
Nations Development Program (UNDP) represents an important new
initiative; and
(2) the President should instruct the United States
representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote
of the United States to support the Microstart Program of the
United Nations Development Program.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9, 1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk. | Microcredit for Self-Reliance Act of 1997 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to set forth congressional findings and policy, including that: (1) the development of micro- and small enterprise, including cooperatives, is a vital factor in the growth of developing countries and in the development of a free, open, and equitable international economic system; and (2) programs that provide credit, training, and technical assistance to private institutions can serve as a valuable complement to grant assistance provided for the purpose of benefiting micro- and small private enterprise. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to increase the availability of credit to micro- and small enterprises lacking full access to credit through: (1) loans and guarantees to credit institutions; and (2) training programs for lenders and micro- and small entrepreneurs. Sets forth assistance eligibility criteria. Authorizes the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) to provide grant assistance for programs of credit and other assistance for microenterprises in developing countries. Directs the Administrator, in order to maximize the sustainable development impact of such assistance, to establish a monitoring system that sets certain performance goals for it. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) AID, in carrying out the goals of this Act, shall seek to cooperate with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in order to complement and expand IFAD activities, especially with respect to institutional development; and (2) the United States should continue to support and contribute to IFAD activities, especially those related to microenterprises and microfinance (including the Microfinance Capacity Building Grant Initiative). Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Microstart Program established by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) represents an important new initiative; and (2) the President should instruct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to use the U.S. vote to support the Program. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Microcredit for Self-Reliance Act of 1997"} | 2,937 | 403 | 0.491736 | 1.742476 | 0.780558 | 5.643836 | 7.761644 | 0.947945 |
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that--
(1) the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, known as the
``WASP'', were the first women in history to fly American
military aircraft;
(2) more than 60 years ago, they flew fighter, bomber,
transport, and training aircraft in defense of America's
freedom;
(3) they faced overwhelming cultural and gender bias
against women in nontraditional roles and overcame multiple
injustices and inequities in order to serve their country;
(4) through their actions, the WASP eventually were the
catalyst for revolutionary reform in the integration of women
pilots into the Armed Services;
(5) during the early months of World War II, there was a
severe shortage of combat pilots;
(6) Jacqueline Cochran, America's leading woman pilot of
the time, convinced General Hap Arnold, Chief of the Army Air
Forces, that women, if given the same training as men, would be
equally capable of flying military aircraft and could then take
over some of the stateside military flying jobs, thereby
releasing hundreds of male pilots for combat duty;
(7) the severe loss of male combat pilots made the
necessity of utilizing women pilots to help in the war effort
clear to General Arnold, and a women's pilot training program
was soon approved;
(8) it was not until August 1943, that the women aviators
would receive their official name;
(9) General Arnold ordered that all women pilots flying
military aircraft, including 28 civilian women ferry pilots,
would be named ``WASP'', Women Airforce Service Pilots;
(10) more than 25,000 American women applied for training,
but only 1,830 were accepted and took the oath;
(11) exactly 1,074 of those trainees successfully completed
the 21 to 27 weeks of Army Air Force flight training,
graduated, and received their Army Air Force orders to report
to their assigned air base;
(12) on November 16, 1942, the first class of 29 women
pilots reported to the Houston, Texas Municipal Airport and
began the same military flight training as the male Army Air
Force cadets were taking;
(13) due to a lack of adequate facilities at the airport, 3
months later the training program was moved to Avenger Field in
Sweetwater, Texas;
(14) WASP were eventually stationed at 120 Army air bases
all across America;
(15) they flew more than 60,000,000 miles for their country
in every type of aircraft and on every type of assignment flown
by the male Army Air Force pilots, except combat;
(16) WASP assignments included test piloting, instructor
piloting, towing targets for air-to-air gunnery practice,
ground-to-air anti-aircraft practice, ferrying, transporting
personnel and cargo (including parts for the atomic bomb),
simulated strafing, smoke laying, night tracking, and flying
drones;
(17) in October 1943, male pilots were refusing to fly the
B-26 Martin Marauder (known as the ``Widowmaker'') because of
its fatality records, and General Arnold ordered WASP Director,
Jacqueline Cochran, to select 25 WASP to be trained to fly the
B-26 to prove to the male pilots that it was safe to fly;
(18) during the existence of the WASP--
(A) 38 women lost their lives while serving their
country;
(B) their bodies were sent home in poorly crafted
pine boxes;
(C) their burial was at the expense of their
families or classmates;
(D) there were no gold stars allowed in their
parents' windows; and
(E) because they were not considered military, no
American flags were allowed on their coffins;
(19) in 1944, General Arnold made a personal request to
Congress to militarize the WASP, and it was denied;
(20) on December 7, 1944, in a speech to the last
graduating class of WASP, General Arnold said, ``You and more
than 900 of your sisters have shown you can fly wingtip to
wingtip with your brothers. I salute you . . . We of the Army
Air Force are proud of you. We will never forget our debt to
you.'';
(21) with victory in WWII almost certain, on December 20,
1944, the WASP were quietly and unceremoniously disbanded;
(22) there were no honors, no benefits, and very few
``thank you's'';
(23) just as they had paid their own way to enter training,
they had to pay their own way back home after their honorable
service to the military;
(24) the WASP military records were immediately sealed,
stamped ``classified'' or ``secret'', and filed away in
Government archives, unavailable to the historians who wrote
the history of WWII or the scholars who compiled the history
text books used today, with many of the records not
declassified until the 1980s;
(25) consequently, the WASP story is a missing chapter in
the history of the Air Force, the history of aviation, and the
history of the United States of America;
(26) in 1977, 33 years after the WASP were disbanded, the
Congress finally voted to give the WASP the veteran status they
had earned, but these heroic pilots were not invited to the
signing ceremony at the White House, and it was not until 7
years later that their medals were delivered in the mail in
plain brown envelopes;
(27) in the late 1970s, more than 30 years after the WASP
flew in World War II, women were finally permitted to attend
military pilot training in the United States Armed Forces;
(28) thousands of women aviators flying support aircraft
have benefitted from the service of the WASP and followed in
their footsteps;
(29) in 1993, the WASP were once again referenced during
congressional hearings regarding the contributions that women
could make to the military, which eventually led to women being
able to fly military fighter, bomber, and attack aircraft in
combat;
(30) hundreds of United States servicewomen combat pilots
have seized the opportunity to fly fighter aircraft in recent
conflicts, all thanks to the pioneering steps taken by the
WASP;
(31) the WASP have maintained a tight-knit community,
forged by the common experiences of serving their country
during war;
(32) as part of their desire to educate America on the WASP
history, WASP have assisted ``Wings Across America'', an
organization dedicated to educating the American public, with
much effort aimed at children, about the remarkable
accomplishments of these WWII veterans; and
(33) the WASP have been honored with exhibits at numerous
museums, to include--
(A) the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC;
(B) the Women in Military Service to America
Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,
Virginia;
(C) the National Museum of the United States Air
Force, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio;
(D) the National WASP WWII Museum, Sweetwater,
Texas;
(E) the 8th Air Force Museum, Savannah, Georgia;
(F) the Lone Star Flight Museum, Galveston, Texas;
(G) the American Airpower Museum, Farmingdale, New
York;
(H) the Pima Air Museum, Tucson, Arizona;
(I) the Seattle Museum of Flight, Seattle,
Washington;
(J) the March Air Museum, March Reserve Air Base,
California; and
(K) the Texas State History Museum, Austin, Texas.
SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL.
(a) Award Authorized.--The President pro tempore of the Senate and
the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate
arrangements for the award, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold
medal of appropriate design in honor of the Women Airforce Service
Pilots (WASP) collectively, in recognition of their pioneering military
service and exemplary record, which forged revolutionary reform in the
Armed Forces of the United States of America.
(b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to
in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act
referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike the gold medal with
suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the
Secretary.
(c) Smithsonian Institution.--
(1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal in
honor of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, the gold medal
shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be
displayed as appropriate and made available for research.
(2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress
that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the gold medal
received under this Act available for display elsewhere,
particularly at other locations associated with the WASP.
SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS.
Under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, the
Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal
struck under this Act, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the
medals, including labor, materials, dyes, use of machinery, and
overhead expenses.
SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS.
Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes
of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, an
amount not to exceed $30,000 to pay for the cost of the medal
authorized under section 2.
(b) Proceeds of Sale.--Amounts received from the sale of duplicate
bronze medals under section 3 shall be deposited in the United States
Mint Public Enterprise Fund. | Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single gold medal in honor of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) collectively, in honor of their pioneering military service and exemplary record, which forged revolutionary reform in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations associated with the WASP. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (\"WASP\")."} | 2,129 | 113 | 0.413795 | 1.227754 | 0.533553 | 5.922222 | 22.422222 | 0.966667 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Port Drivers' Bill of Rights Act of
2017''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The labor of drayage and intermodal truck drivers is
vital to the movement of goods and to our Nation's economic
prosperity.
(2) Independent studies have repeatedly documented the low
pay and rampant worker misclassification in the port drayage
and intermodal industries.
(3) The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit of the House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on
May 5, 2010, on the negative economic and environmental impacts
of port trucking.
(4) An investigation published in USA Today on June 16,
2017, titled ``Rigged'', detailed disturbing employer abuses
and called the work arrangements for many port truck drivers
modern-day indentured servitude.
(5) The California Labor Commissioner has issued decisions
awarding over 400 port drivers in excess of $40 million in back
pay due to wage and hour violations.
(6) Federal and State courts have consistently upheld the
California Labor Commissioner's authority to adjudicate these
claims and have rejected complaints that wage claims brought by
truck drivers with the Labor Commissioner are preempted by the
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994.
(7) The California Employment Development Department and
the New Jersey Department of Labor have awarded at least 50
port drivers unemployment and disability benefits.
(8) Regions 21 and 5 of the National Labor Relations Board
have issued several complaints against port trucking companies
for allegedly committing unfair labor practices after
investigations determined port drivers were being
misclassified.
(9) Drayage drivers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long
Beach have engaged in at least 15 unfair labor practice strikes
over the past 3 years to protest misclassification, which have
caused picketing at marine terminals that delayed cargo and
created congestion.
(10) Many stakeholders in the movement of goods and
licensed motor carriers, including beneficial cargo owners and
third-party logistics providers, contribute to negative working
conditions for port truck drivers.
(11) Government officials have an opportunity and a
responsibility to improve the working conditions of port truck
drivers.
SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that truck drivers, including drayage
drivers, have the right to--
(1) be treated with honesty and respect;
(2) have full-time work guarantee a basic standard of
living;
(3) be covered by Federal, State, and local labor and
employment laws;
(4) be covered by workplace safety and health laws;
(5) be free from exploitative truck lease or rental
arrangements;
(6) not be misclassified as independent contractors and
denied legal protections, benefits, and pay; and
(7) bargain collectively for better wages and working
conditions.
SEC. 4. TRUCK LEASING TASK FORCE.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 6 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation
with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish the Truck Leasing Task
Force (hereinafter referred to as the ``Task Force'').
(b) Membership.--The Secretary of Transportation shall select not
more than 15 individuals to serve as members of the Task Force from the
following groups:
(1) Labor organizations.
(2) The motor carrier industry.
(3) Consumer protection groups.
(4) Safety groups.
(5) Members of the legal profession who specialize in
consumer finance issues.
(c) Duties.--The Task Force shall examine ``lease-to-own''
agreements that commercial truck drivers have entered into, with a
focus on--
(1) the operation of agreements that drayage drivers have
entered into; and
(2) such agreements at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port
of Long Beach.
(d) Powers.--The Task Force may conduct site visits and field
hearings, as necessary, to assist its efforts.
(e) Report.--
(1) In general.--The Task Force shall create a report
containing the following:
(A) The impact of truck leasing agreements on the
take-home pay of truck drivers.
(B) Whether the truck leasing agreements comply
with applicable local, State, and Federal law.
(C) Whether the Task Force determines that
legislation is necessary to protect the ability of
truck drivers to earn a living wage and, if so,
recommendations on such legislation.
(D) Whether the Task Force determines that changes
in regulations are necessary to protect the ability of
truck drivers to earn a living wage and, if so,
recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and
the Secretary of Labor on such changes.
(2) Submission.--Not later than 1 year after the date on
which the Task Force is established pursuant to subsection (a),
the report created pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted
to--
(A) the House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee;
(B) the House Education and the Workforce
Committee;
(C) the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation; and
(D) the Senate Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
(f) Termination.--Not later than 1 month after the date of
submission of the report pursuant to subsection (e), the Task Force
shall terminate. | Port Drivers' Bill of Rights Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Truck Leasing Task Force to examine lease-to-own agreements entered into by commercial truck drivers. The task force must focus on: (1) the operation of agreements that drayage drivers have entered into, and (2) such agreements at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. Additionally, the task force must create and submit a report to Congress on its findings. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Port Drivers\u2019 Bill of Rights Act of 2017"} | 1,111 | 99 | 0.603259 | 1.869246 | 0.861042 | 5.416667 | 11.614583 | 0.9375 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Yerington Land Conveyance and
Sustainable Development Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) the city of Yerington, Nevada, which has an
unemployment rate of 16 percent, has the highest unemployment
rate in the State of Nevada;
(2) for over 4 years, the city of Yerington and Lyon
County, Nevada, have been working with private business
partners to develop a sustainable development plan that would
enable all parties to benefit from the use of private land
adjacent to the city of Yerington for potential commercial and
industrial development, mining activities, recreation
opportunities, and the expansion of community and cultural
events;
(3) the sustainable development plan referred to in
paragraph (2) requires the conveyance of certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management to the City for
consideration in an amount equal to the fair market value of
the Federal land;
(4) the Federal land to be conveyed to the City under the
sustainable development plan has very few environmental,
historical, wildlife, or cultural resources of value to the
public, but is appropriate for responsible development;
(5) the Federal land that would be conveyed to the City
under the sustainable development plan--
(A) is adjacent to the boundaries of the City; and
(B) would be used--
(i) to enhance recreational, cultural,
commercial, and industrial development
opportunities in the City;
(ii) for future economic development,
regional use, and as an open space buffer to
the City; and
(iii) to allow the City to provide critical
infrastructure services;
(6) commercial and industrial development of the Federal
land would enable the community to benefit from the
transportation, power, and water infrastructure that would be
put in place with the concurrent development of commercial and
industrial operations;
(7) the conveyance of the Federal land would--
(A) help the City and County to grow; and
(B) provide additional tax revenue to the City and
County;
(8) industrial and commercial development of the Federal
land would create thousands of long-term, high-paying jobs for
the City and County; and
(9) the Lyon County Commission and the City unanimously
approved resolutions in support of the conveyance of the
Federal land because the conveyance would facilitate a
sustainable model for long-term economic and industrial
development.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of Yerington,
Nevada.
(2) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the land
located in Lyon County and Mineral County, Nevada, that is
identified on the map as ``City of Yerington Sustainable
Development Conveyance Lands''.
(3) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled
``Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act''
and dated May 31, 2012.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
SEC. 4. CONVEYANCES OF LAND TO CITY OF YERINGTON, NEVADA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
of this title, subject to valid existing rights, and notwithstanding
the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713),
the Secretary shall convey to the City, subject to the City's agreement
and in exchange for consideration in an amount equal to the fair market
value of the Federal land, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to the Federal land identified on the map.
(b) Appraisal To Determine of Fair Market Value.--The Secretary
shall determine the fair market value of the Federal land to be
conveyed--
(1) in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(2) based on an appraisal that is conducted in accordance
with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal
Land Acquisition; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice.
(c) Availability of Map.--The map shall be on file and available
for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land
Management.
(d) Applicable Law.--Beginning on the date on which the Federal
land is conveyed to the City, the development of and conduct of
activities on the Federal land shall be subject to all applicable
Federal laws (including regulations).
(e) Administrative Costs.--The City shall be responsible for all
survey, appraisal, and other administrative costs associated with the
conveyance of the Federal land to the City under this title.
SEC. 5. RELEASE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Upon making the conveyance under section 4, notwithstanding any
other provision of law, the United States is released from any and all
liabilities or claims of any kind or nature arising from the presence,
release, or threat of release of any hazardous substance, pollutant,
contaminant, petroleum product (or derivative of a petroleum product of
any kind), solid waste, mine materials or mining related features
(including tailings, overburden, waste rock, mill remnants, pits, or
other hazards resulting from the presence of mining related features)
on the Federal Land in existence on or before the date of the
conveyance. | Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the city of Yerington, Nevada, all interest of the United States in the federal lands located in Lyon and Mineral Counties, Nevada, identified as "City of Yerington Sustainable Development Conveyance Lands" in exchange for consideration in an amount that is equal to their fair market value.
Makes the city of Yerington responsible for all survey, appraisal, and other administrative costs associated with the conveyance of such lands.
Releases the United States, upon such conveyance, from liabilities or claims of any kind or nature arising from the presence, release, or threat of release of any hazardous substance, pollutant, contaminant, petroleum product (or derivative thereof), solid waste, mine materials, or mining- related features on the federal land in existence on or before the date of the conveyance. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To convey certain Federal land to the city of Yerington, Nevada."} | 1,194 | 202 | 0.612569 | 1.996437 | 0.661002 | 6.203593 | 6.748503 | 0.934132 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize
Competition Act of 2008''.
SEC. 2. NANOTECHNOLOGY AWARD PROGRAM.
(a) Program Established.--The Secretary of Commerce shall establish
a program to award prizes to eligible persons described in subsection
(b) for achievement in 1 or more of the following applications of
nanotechnology:
(1) Improvement of the environment, consistent with the
Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
(2) Development of alternative energy that has the
potential to lessen the dependence of the United States on
fossil fuels.
(3) Improvement of human health, consistent with
regulations promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration of
the Department of Health and Human Services.
(4) Development of consumer products.
(5) Advancement in the field of nanoelectronics.
(b) Eligible Person.--An eligible person described in this
subsection is--
(1) an individual who is--
(A) a citizen or legal resident of the United
States; or
(B) a member of a group that includes citizens or
legal residents of the United States; or
(2) an entity that is incorporated and maintains its
primary place of business in the United States.
(c) Establishment of Board.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce shall establish
a board to administer the program established under subsection
(a).
(2) Membership.--The board shall be composed of not less
than 15 and not more than 21 members appointed by the
President, of whom--
(A) not less than 1 shall--
(i) be a representative of the interests of
academic, business, and nonprofit
organizations; and
(ii) have expertise in--
(I) the field of nanotechnology; or
(II) administering award
competitions; and
(B) not less than 1 shall be from each of--
(i) the Department of Energy;
(ii) the Environmental Protection Agency;
(iii) the Food and Drug Administration of
the Department of Health and Human Services;
(iv) the National Institutes of Health of
the Department of Health and Human Services;
(v) the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health of the Department of Health
and Human Services;
(vi) the National Institute of Standards
and Technology of the Department of Commerce;
and
(vii) the National Science Foundation.
(d) Awards.--The board established under subsection (c) shall make
awards under the program established under subsection (a) as follows:
(1) Financial prize.--The board may hold a financial award
competition and award a financial award in an amount determined
before the commencement of the competition to the first
competitor to meet such criteria as the board shall establish.
(2) Recognition prize.--The board may recognize an eligible
person for superlative achievement in 1 or more nanotechnology
applications described in subsection (a). The award shall not
include any financial remuneration.
(e) Administration.--
(1) Contracting.--The board established under subsection
(c) may contract with a private organization to administer a
financial award competition described in subsection (d)(1).
(2) Solicitation of funds.--A member of the board or any
administering organization with which the board has a contract
under paragraph (1) may solicit funds from a private person to
be used for a financial award under subsection (d)(1).
(3) Limitation on participation of donors.--The board may
allow a donor who is a private person described in paragraph
(2) to participate in the determination of criteria for an
award under subsection (d), but such donor may not solely
determine the criteria for such award.
(4) No advantage for donation.--A donor who is a private
person described in paragraph (2) shall not be entitled to any
special consideration or advantage with respect to
participation in a financial award competition under subsection
(d)(1).
(f) Intellectual Property.--The Federal Government may not acquire
an intellectual property right in any product or idea by virtue of the
submission of such product or idea in any competition under subsection
(d)(1).
(g) Liability.--The board established under subsection (c) may
require a competitor in a financial award competition under subsection
(d)(1) to waive liability against the Federal Government for injuries
and damages that result from participation in such competition.
(h) Annual Report.--Each year, the board established under
subsection (c) shall submit to Congress a report on the program
established under subsection (a).
(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated sums for the program established under subsection (a) as
follows:
(1) For administration of prize competitions under
subsection (d), $750,000 for each fiscal year.
(2) For the awarding of a financial prize award under
subsection (d)(1), in addition to any amounts received under
subsection (e)(2), $2,000,000 for each fiscal year. | Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to award prizes to eligible persons for achievement in one or more applications of nanotechnology for: (1) improvement of the environment, consistent with Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (2) development of alternative energy that has the potential to lessen the dependence of the United States on fossil fuels; (3) improvement of human health, consistent with regulations promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); (4) development of consumer products; and (5) advancement in the field of nanoelectronics.
Describes an eligible person as an individual who is: (1) a citizen or legal resident of the United States; (2) a member of a group that includes U.S. citizens or legal residents; or (3) an entity that is incorporated and maintains its primary place of business in the United States.
Requires establishment of a board to administer and make awards under such program by: (1) holding a financial award competition and making an award to the first competitor to meet such criteria as the board shall establish; and (2) recognizing (without financial remuneration) an eligible person for superlative achievement in one or more of the nanotechnology applications described above.
Authorizes the board to contract with a private organization to administer such a financial award competition. Prohibits the federal government from acquiring an intellectual property right in any product or idea by virtue of the submission of such product or idea in any such competition.
Requires the board to submit annual reports to Congress on the nanotechnology award program established by this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology, and for other purposes."} | 1,057 | 350 | 0.748358 | 2.271008 | 0.890209 | 5.401869 | 3.183801 | 0.94081 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Great Ape Conservation Act of
2000''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) great ape populations have declined to the point that the
long-term survival of the species in the wild is in serious
jeopardy;
(2) the chimpanzee, gorilla, bonobo, orangutan, and gibbon are
listed as endangered species under section 4 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533) and under Appendix I of the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (27 UST 1087; TIAS 8249);
(3) because the challenges facing the conservation of great
apes are so immense, the resources available to date have not been
sufficient to cope with the continued loss of habitat due to human
encroachment and logging and the consequent diminution of great ape
populations;
(4) because great apes are flagship species for the
conservation of the tropical forest habitats in which they are
found, conservation of great apes provides benefits to numerous
other species of wildlife, including many other endangered species;
(5) among the threats to great apes, in addition to habitat
loss, are population fragmentation, hunting for the bushmeat trade,
live capture, and exposure to emerging or introduced diseases;
(6) great apes are important components of the ecosystems they
inhabit, and studies of their wild populations have provided
important biological insights;
(7) although subsistence hunting of tropical forest animals has
occurred for hundreds of years at a sustainable level, the
tremendous increase in the commercial trade of tropical forest
species is detrimental to the future of these species; and
(8) the reduction, removal, or other effective addressing of
the threats to the long-term viability of populations of great apes
in the wild will require the joint commitment and effort of
countries that have within their boundaries any part of the range
of great apes, the United States and other countries, and the
private sector.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are--
(1) to sustain viable populations of great apes in the wild;
and
(2) to assist in the conservation and protection of great apes
by supporting conservation programs of countries in which
populations of great apes are located and by supporting the CITES
Secretariat.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) CITES.--The term ``CITES'' means the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora,
done at Washington March 3, 1973 (27 UST 1087; TIAS 8249),
including its appendices.
(2) Conservation.--The term ``conservation''--
(A) means the use of methods and procedures necessary to
prevent the diminution of, and to sustain viable populations
of, a species; and
(B) includes all activities associated with wildlife
management, such as--
(i) conservation, protection, restoration, acquisition,
and management of habitat;
(ii) in-situ research and monitoring of populations and
habitats;
(iii) assistance in the development, implementation,
and improvement of management plans for managed habitat
ranges;
(iv) enforcement and implementation of CITES;
(v) enforcement and implementation of domestic laws
relating to resource management;
(vi) development and operation of sanctuaries for
members of a species rescued from the illegal trade in live
animals;
(vii) training of local law enforcement officials in
the interdiction and prevention of the illegal killing of
great apes;
(viii) programs for the rehabilitation of members of a
species in the wild and release of the members into the
wild in ways which do not threaten existing wildlife
populations by causing displacement or the introduction of
disease;
(ix) conflict resolution initiatives;
(x) community outreach and education; and
(xi) strengthening the capacity of local communities to
implement conservation programs.
(3) Fund.--The term ``Fund'' means the Great Ape Conservation
Fund established by section 5.
(4) Great ape.--The term ``great ape'' means a chimpanzee,
gorilla, bonobo, orangutan, or gibbon.
(5) Multinational species conservation fund.--The term
``Multinational Species Conservation Fund'' means such fund as
established in title I of the Department of the Interior and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, under the heading
``multinational species conservation fund''.
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
SEC. 4. GREAT APE CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of funds and in
consultation with other appropriate Federal officials, the Secretary
shall use amounts in the Fund to provide financial assistance for
projects for the conservation of great apes for which project proposals
are approved by the Secretary in accordance with this section.
(b) Project Proposals.--
(1) Eligible applicants.--A proposal for a project for the
conservation of great apes may be submitted to the Secretary by--
(A) any wildlife management authority of a country that has
within its boundaries any part of the range of a great ape if
the activities of the authority directly or indirectly affect a
great ape population;
(B) the CITES Secretariat; or
(C) any person or group with the demonstrated expertise
required for the conservation of great apes.
(2) Required elements.--A project proposal shall include--
(A) a concise statement of the purposes of the project;
(B) the name of the individual responsible for conducting
the project;
(C) a description of the qualifications of the individuals
who will conduct the project;
(D) a concise description of--
(i) methods for project implementation and outcome
assessment;
(ii) staff and community management for the project;
and
(iii) the logistics of the project;
(E) an estimate of the funds and time required to complete
the project;
(F) evidence of support for the project by appropriate
governmental entities of the countries in which the project
will be conducted, if the Secretary determines that such
support is required for the success of the project;
(G) information regarding the source and amount of matching
funding available for the project; and
(H) any other information that the Secretary considers to
be necessary for evaluating the eligibility of the project for
funding under this Act.
(c) Project Review and Approval.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall--
(A) not later than 30 days after receiving a project
proposal, provide a copy of the proposal to other appropriate
Federal officials; and
(B) review each project proposal in a timely manner to
determine if the proposal meets the criteria specified in
subsection (d).
(2) Consultation; approval or disapproval.--Not later than 180
days after receiving a project proposal, and subject to the
availability of funds, the Secretary, after consulting with other
appropriate Federal officials, shall--
(A) consult on the proposal with the government of each
country in which the project is to be conducted;
(B) after taking into consideration any comments resulting
from the consultation, approve or disapprove the proposal; and
(C) provide written notification of the approval or
disapproval to the person who submitted the proposal, other
appropriate Federal officials, and each country described in
subparagraph (A).
(d) Criteria for Approval.--The Secretary may approve a project
proposal under this section if the project will enhance programs for
conservation of great apes by assisting efforts to--
(1) implement conservation programs;
(2) address the conflicts between humans and great apes that
arise from competition for the same habitat;
(3) enhance compliance with CITES and other applicable laws
that prohibit or regulate the taking or trade of great apes or
regulate the use and management of great ape habitat;
(4) develop sound scientific information on, or methods for
monitoring--
(A) the condition and health of great ape habitat;
(B) great ape population numbers and trends; or
(C) the current and projected threats to the habitat,
current and projected numbers, or current and projected trends;
or
(5) promote cooperative projects on the issues described in
paragraph (4) among government entities, affected local
communities, nongovernmental organizations, or other persons in the
private sector.
(e) Project Sustainability.--To the maximum extent practicable, in
determining whether to approve project proposals under this section,
the Secretary shall give preference to conservation projects that are
designed to ensure effective, long-term conservation of great apes and
their habitats.
(f) Matching Funds.--In determining whether to approve project
proposals under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to
projects for which matching funds are available.
(g) Project Reporting.--
(1) In general.--Each person that receives assistance under
this section for a project shall submit to the Secretary periodic
reports (at such intervals as the Secretary considers necessary)
that include all information that the Secretary, after consultation
with other appropriate government officials, determines is
necessary to evaluate the progress and success of the project for
the purposes of ensuring positive results, assessing problems, and
fostering improvements.
(2) Availability to the public.--Reports under paragraph (1),
and any other documents relating to projects for which financial
assistance is provided under this Act, shall be made available to
the public.
(h) Limitations on Use for Captive Breeding.--Amounts provided as a
grant under this Act--
(1) may not be used for captive breeding of great apes other
than for captive breeding for release into the wild; and
(2) may be used for captive breeding of a species for release
into the wild only if no other conservation method for the species
is biologically feasible.
(i) Panel.--Every 2 years, the Secretary shall convene a panel of
experts to identify the greatest needs for the conservation of great
apes.
SEC. 5. GREAT APE CONSERVATION FUND.
(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Multinational
Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the ``Great
Ape Conservation Fund'', consisting of--
(1) amounts transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for
deposit into the Fund under subsection (e);
(2) amounts appropriated to the Fund under section 6; and
(3) any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund
under subsection (c).
(b) Expenditures From Fund.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), upon request by the
Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer from the
Fund to the Secretary, without further appropriation, such amounts
as the Secretary determines are necessary to provide assistance
under section 4.
(2) Administrative expenses.--Of the amounts in the account
available for each fiscal year, the Secretary may expand not more
than 3 percent, or up to $80,000, whichever is greater, to pay the
administrative expenses necessary to carry out this Act.
(c) Investment of Amounts.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest
such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the
Secretary of the Treasury, required to meet current withdrawals.
Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the
United States.
(2) Acquisition of obligations.--For the purpose of investments
under paragraph (1), obligations may be acquired--
(A) on original issue at the issue price; or
(B) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market
price.
(3) Sale of obligations.--Any obligation acquired by the Fund
may be sold by the Secretary of the Treasury at the market price.
(4) Credits to fund.--The interest on, and the proceeds from
the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in the Fund shall
be credited to and form a part of the Fund.
(d) Transfers of Amounts.--
(1) In general.--The amounts required to be transferred to the
Fund under this section shall be transferred at least monthly from
the general fund of the Treasury to the Fund on the basis of
estimates made by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(2) Adjustments.--Proper adjustment shall be made in amounts
subsequently transferred to the extent prior estimates were in
excess of or less than the amounts required to be transferred.
(e) Acceptance and Use of Donations.--The Secretary may accept and
use donations to provide assistance under section 4. Amounts received
by the Secretary in the form of donations shall be transferred to the
Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate. | Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country that has within its boundaries any part of the range of a great ape if such authority's activities affect a great ape population; (2) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Secretariat; or (3) any person or group with the demonstrated expertise required for the conservation of such apes.
Sets forth requirements for project elements, review, approval, and reporting.
States that grant amounts may not be used for captive breeding of such apes other than for captive breeding for release into the wild if no other conservation method for the species is biologically feasible.
Directs the Secretary to convene a panel of experts every two years to identify the greatest needs for the conservation of great apes.
Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000"} | 2,848 | 193 | 0.531005 | 1.507819 | 0.648954 | 5.460123 | 16.184049 | 0.932515 |
SECTION 1. ALTERNATIVE PENALTY PROCEDURE FOR CHILD SUPPORT DATA
PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 455(a) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 655(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(4)(A) If--
``(i) the Secretary determines that a State plan under
section 454 would (in the absence of this paragraph) be
disapproved for the failure of the State to comply with section
454(24)(A), and that the State has made and is continuing to
make a good faith effort to so comply; and
``(ii) the State has submitted to the Secretary a
corrective compliance plan that describes how, by when, and at
what cost the State will achieve such compliance, which has
been approved by the Secretary,
then the Secretary shall not disapprove the State plan under section
454, and the Secretary shall reduce the amount otherwise payable to the
State under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection for the fiscal year by
the penalty amount.
``(B) In this paragraph:
``(i) The term `penalty amount' means, with respect to a
failure of a State to comply with section 454(24)--
``(I) 4 percent of the penalty base, in the case of
the 1st fiscal year in which such a failure by the
State occurs;
``(II) 8 percent of the penalty base, in the case
of the 2nd such fiscal year;
``(III) 16 percent of the penalty base, in the case
of the 3rd such fiscal year; or
``(IV) 20 percent of the penalty base, in the case
of the 4th or any subsequent such fiscal year.
``(ii) The term `penalty base' means, with respect to a
failure of a State to comply with section 454(24) during a
fiscal year, the amount otherwise payable to the State under
paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection for the preceding fiscal
year, minus the applicable share of such amount which would
otherwise be payable to any county to which the Secretary
granted a waiver under the Family Support Act of 1988 (Public
Law 100-485; 102 Stat. 2343) for 90 percent enhanced Federal
funding to develop an automated data processing and information
retrieval system provided that such system was implemented
prior to October 1, 1997.
``(C)(i) The Secretary shall waive a penalty under this paragraph
for any failure of a State to comply with section 454(24)(A) during
fiscal year 1998 if--
``(I) by December 31, 1997, the State has submitted to the
Secretary a request that the Secretary certify the State as
having met the requirements of such section;
``(II) the Secretary has provided the certification as a
result of a review conducted pursuant to the request; and
``(III) the State has not failed such a review.
``(ii) If a State with respect to which a reduction is made under
this paragraph for a fiscal year achieves compliance with section
454(24)(A) by the beginning of the succeeding fiscal year, the
Secretary shall increase the amount otherwise payable to the State
under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection for the succeeding fiscal
year by an amount equal to 75 percent of the reduction for the fiscal
year.
``(D) The preceding provisions of this paragraph (except for
subparagraph (C)(i)) shall apply, separately and independently, to a
failure to comply with section 454(24)(B) in the same manner in which
the preceding provisions apply to a failure to comply with section
454(24)(A).''.
(b) Inapplicability of Penalty Under TANF Program.--Section
409(a)(8)(A)(i)(III) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(8)(A)(i)(III)) is
amended by inserting ``(other than section 454(24))'' before the
semicolon.
SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE SINGLE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING
AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 452(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 652(d)(3)) is amended to read as follows:
``(3) The Secretary may waive any requirement of paragraph (1) or
any condition specified under section 454(16), and shall waive the
single statewide system requirement under sections 454(16) and 454A,
with respect to a State if--
``(A) the State demonstrates to the satisfaction of the
Secretary that the State has or can develop an alternative
system or systems that enable the State--
``(i) for purposes of section 409(a)(8), to achieve
the paternity establishment percentages (as defined in
section 452(g)(2)) and other performance measures that
may be established by the Secretary;
``(ii) to submit data under section 454(15)(B) that
is complete and reliable;
``(iii) to substantially comply with the
requirements of this part; and
``(iv) in the case of a request to waive the single
statewide system requirement, to--
``(I) meet all functional requirements of
sections 454(16) and 454A;
``(II) ensure that the calculation of
distribution of collected support is according
to the requirements of section 457;
``(III) ensure that there is only 1 point
of contact in the State for all interstate case
processing and coordinated intrastate case
management;
``(IV) ensure that standardized data
elements, forms, and definitions are used
throughout the State; and
``(V) complete the alternative system in no
more time than it would take to complete a
single statewide system that meets such
requirement;
``(B)(i) the waiver meets the criteria of paragraphs (1),
(2), and (3) of section 1115(c); or
``(ii) the State provides assurances to the Secretary that
steps will be taken to otherwise improve the State's child
support enforcement program; and
``(C) in the case of a request to waive the single
statewide system requirement, the State has submitted to the
Secretary separate estimates of the total cost of a single
statewide system that meets such requirement, and of any such
alternative system or systems, which shall include estimates of
the cost of developing and completing the system and of
operating the system for 5 years, and the Secretary has agreed
with the estimates.''.
(b) Payments to States.--Section 455(a)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
655(a)(1)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B);
(2) by striking the semicolon at the end of subparagraph
(C) and inserting ``, and''; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
``(D) equal to 66 percent of the sums expended by the State
during the quarter for an alternative statewide system for
which a waiver has been granted under section 452(d)(3), but
only to the extent that the total of the sums so expended by
the State on or after the date of the enactment of this
subparagraph does not exceed the least total cost estimate
submitted by the State pursuant to section 452(d)(3)(C) in the
request for the waiver.''. | Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act to prescribe alternative penalty reductions in its Federal payments for a State that would otherwise have its child support data processing system plan disapproved for noncompliance, if it has an approved corrective compliance plan and makes a good faith effort to comply with the requirements for such a system. Instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive the noncompliance penalty during FY 1998 for any State which meets certain criteria.
Authorizes the Secretary to waive the single statewide automated data processing and information retrieval system requirement if a State demonstrates that it has or can develop an alternative system or systems that meet specified requirements. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to provide for an alternative penalty procedure for States that fail to meet Federal child support data processing requirements."} | 1,717 | 161 | 0.575876 | 1.73834 | 0.703626 | 2.19697 | 11.265152 | 0.863636 |
SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The development of new and innovative environmental
technologies, including technologies for monitoring
environmental compliance, has been identified as a priority by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Current Agency environmental monitoring requirements
typically specify the use of a particular prescriptive
analytical method that must be precisely followed, including
the use of specific procedures and instrumentation. The
codification of environmental monitoring methods in this manner
hampers innovation because of the time-consuming and labor-
intensive requirements for revising regulations and written
methods.
(3) Regulations can encourage the diffusion of innovative
and pollution preventing technologies if they are cast in terms
that specify performance in terms of data quality objectives,
rather than technology or method.
(4) The Agency is evaluating the barriers to the
introduction of new and innovative environmental monitoring
technologies and the option of converting from the current
prescriptive analytical methods approach to performance-based
monitoring methods.
(5) The Agency has established no internal deadline for
completing its review of the possibility of converting to
performance-based monitoring methods.
(6) The Agency lacks a mechanism for facilitating effective
communication with Industry on the direction of environmental
monitoring methods, technologies, and markets, and Agency
regulations affecting them.
(7) The market for environmental monitoring products and
services is one of the most attractive arenas of the United
States Government to enhance our international competitiveness
and export performance, and the analytical method used in
environmental monitoring are critical to this effort.
(8) The Agency should foster efforts by the scientific
community to develop environmental monitoring methods which
improve environmental quality and which also improve the
competitiveness of United States firms in the domestic and
international marketplace.
(9) The current Agency requirement that prescriptive
analytical methods be used hinders the introduction of
environmental monitoring methods and technologies with
comparable or improved capabilities, and which may also be more
cost effective.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to--
(1) spur the development, introduction, and use of new and
innovative environmental monitoring technologies,
(2) encourage the development and use of new environmental
monitoring technologies through the conversion of the Agency's
prescriptive analytical methods to performance-based monitoring
methods,
(3) establish a date certain by which the Environmental
Protection Agency must complete the development of performance-
based monitoring methods and a process for implementation
within all Agency program and administrative offices to cover
all media and multimedia methods,
(4) promote and encourage participation and representation
among all interested parties during this process, and
(5) establish a date certain by which the Agency will
develop a plan for guidance, implementation, and acceptance of
performance-based monitoring methods by all Environmental
Protection Agency regions, program offices, and States.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act:
(1) The term ``Agency'' means the United States
Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of
the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(3) The term ``environmental monitoring methods'' means
procedures or techniques associated with the performance,
technical capability, or environmental impact of an analytical
method.
(4) The term ``Industry'' means members of the United
States environmental monitoring technology industry and
laboratories performing environmental testing.
(5) The term ``performance-based monitoring method'' means
a requirement that imposes legal accountability for the
achievement of specific data quality assurance objectives,
without prescribing the particular procedures, techniques, or
instrumentation for achieving such objectives.
SEC. 3. THE PERFORMANCE-BASED MONITORING METHODS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish the
Performance-Based Monitoring Methods Advisory Committee no less than 90
days after the effective date of this Act.
(b) Purpose.--The Performance-Based Monitoring Methods Advisory
Committee shall--
(1) advise the Administrator on Agency policies,
regulations, standards, and procedures that are barriers to the
development and acceptance of performance-based monitoring
technologies,
(2) assist the Administrator to develop and submit to
Congress the report required by section 4 of this Act,
(3) assist the Administrator to ensure that data quality
objectives are uniform to facilitate the development and
acceptance of performance-based monitoring methods under
section 5 of this Act,
(4) assist the Administrator to develop a process for the
acceptance of performance-based monitoring methods, including
the exploration of the use of self-certification, third-party
certification, or lab accreditation. Nothing in this Act shall
be construed as authorizing the Agency to approve individual
performance-based monitoring methods,
(5) assist the Administrator to develop a plan for
guidance, implementation, and acceptance of performance-based
monitoring methods by all Agency regions, program offices, and
States, and
(6) recommend to the Administrator such changes to Agency
policies, regulations, standards, and procedures that could
stimulate the development and use of new or innovative
environmental monitoring technologies.
(c) Membership.--The Performance-Based Monitoring Methods Advisory
Committee shall be comprised of 12 members selected for appointment so
as to provide as nearly as practicable a broad and balanced
representation of interested parties, including United States
Environmental Protection Agency program and regional offices, the
analytical instruments industry, environmental testing laboratories,
representatives from State regulatory agencies, public interest groups,
and professional or technical societies.
(d) Committee Input.--Prior to initiating each of the activities
described in sections 4 through 6 of this Act, the Administrator shall
convene a meeting of the Performance-Based Monitoring Methods Advisory
Committee for the purpose of seeking advice and recommendations.
(e) Duration.--Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
shall not apply with respect to the duration of the advisory committee
established under this section.
(f) Duties.--The Performance-Based Monitoring Methods Advisory
Committee shall convene at least twice a year, and may meet at
additional times as required by the Administrator. The Performance-
Based Monitoring Methods Advisory Committee shall submit to the
Administrator such recommendations as it believes are consistent with
its purposes. The Administrator shall make available to the
Performance-Based Monitoring Methods Advisory Committee such staff as
are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
SEC. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS.
(a) Goal.--No later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report which shall
include a plan to establish a performance-based monitoring methods
approval process.
(b) System.--The report submitted under this section shall be
consistent with the provisions of section 5 of this Act.
(c) Delivery.--The report shall be transmitted to the appropriate
House and Senate committees.
SEC. 5. PERFORMANCE-BASED MONITORING METHODS.
(a) Establishment.--(1) No later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish a performance-
based monitoring methods approval process to be used uniformly in all
environmental programs for purposes of monitoring compliance with
environmental laws and permits.
(2) Notwithstanding the adoption of a performance-based monitoring
methods approval process, approved analytical methods existing at the
time of enactment of this Act shall be deemed acceptable to the
Environmental Protection Agency, until such time the Administrator
determines that such existing methods are no longer acceptable.
(b) Authority.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit
the Agency to devise or endorse a process that permits or requires the
rating or evaluation of one technology or instrument over another.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed as requiring the approval of an
environmental technology or instrument.
(c) Use.--The Administrator shall require that either the
performance-based methods that are approved pursuant to this section or
existing analytical methods be used in monitoring environmental
compliance and for other purposes, as appropriate. Regulatory
acceptance of a performance-based method shall be determined by
compliance with the data quality objectives established by the
Environmental Protection Agency.
(d) Status.--Performance-based monitoring methods approved pursuant
to this section shall be deemed to be equivalent to existing
Environmental Protection Agency methods for purposes of compliance with
all applicable environmental statutes and regulations.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Limitation on Appropriations.--No more funds may be
appropriated to carry out the purposes of this Act than the amounts set
forth in subsection (b). This Act shall be the exclusive source of
authorization of appropriations to support any activities under this
Act.
(b) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Administrator for carrying out the purposes of this Act such sums as
shall be necessary. | Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish the Performance-Based Monitoring Methods Advisory Committee to: (1) advise the Administrator on performance-based monitoring technologies; and (2) assist the Administrator in the development of a process and a plan for the acceptance of performance-based monitoring methods.
Requires, no later than two years after enactment of this Act, that the Administrator establish a performance-based monitoring methods approval process to be used uniformly in all environmental programs for purposes of monitoring compliance with environmental laws and permits.
Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To encourage the development and use of new and innovative environmental monitoring technology by accelerating the move toward performance-based monitoring methods, establishing target dates for implementing a new regulatory approach across all environmental programs, and for other purposes."} | 1,847 | 120 | 0.55199 | 1.581095 | 0.583868 | 4.672727 | 16.218182 | 0.945455 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``End Radon in Schools Act''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations to
carry out this Act, not later than 1 year after the date that Federal
funds are first appropriated for this Act, the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Secretary of
Education, shall establish a program under which the Administrator may
award grants to States to conduct short-term radon testing to identify
and mitigate unsafe radon levels in public schools.
(b) Guidelines.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Administrator shall review, update, revise, and
publish the Radon Measurements In Schools Guidelines with current
information and guidance on radon testing in a public school.
SEC. 3. GRANT AWARDS.
In carrying out the program under this Act, the Administrator
shall--
(1) provide a grant award for each State selected to
receive a grant under this Act to complete the testing under
section 5(b);
(2) in the case of a State that submits a report and is
required to conduct mitigation under section 5(c)(1)--
(A) provide an additional grant award for the State
to conduct such mitigation under such subparagraph (A)
of such section; or
(B) conduct such mitigation under subparagraph (B)
of such section; and
(3) in the case of a State that submits a report and is
required to conduct reevaluation under section 5(d), provide an
additional grant award for the State to complete the
reevaluation.
SEC. 4. APPLICATION; PRIORITY.
(a) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this Act,
a State shall submit an application to the Administrator in such
manner, at such time, and containing such information as the
Administrator may require, including a certification that the grant
funds will be used to--
(1) test the radon levels in public schools pursuant to
section 5(b); and
(2) mitigate the effects of unsafe radon levels in public
schools pursuant to section 5(c), determined by the test under
paragraph (1).
(b) Priority.--In awarding grants to States under this Act, the
Administrator shall--
(1) determine the priority of grant awards by ranking each
State that submits an application in relation to each other
such State; and
(2) in ranking States under paragraph (1)--
(A) assign highest priority to a State with 100
percent of such State's landmass in Radon Zone 1;
(B) in a case in which multiple States have 100
percent of such States' landmasses in Radon Zone 1,
assign priority among such States at the
Administrator's discretion;
(C) assign second highest priority to a State with
at least 50 percent of such State's landmass in Radon
Zone 1;
(D) in a case in which multiple States have at
least 50 percent of such States' landmasses in Radon
Zone 1, assign priority among such States at the
Administrator's discretion; and
(E) in a case in which a State has less than 50
percent of such State's landmass in Radon Zone 1,
assign priority to such State at the Administrator's
discretion.
SEC. 5. USE OF FUNDS.
(a) In General.--A State that receives a grant under this Act
shall--
(1) follow the Radon Measurements In Schools Guidelines
updated pursuant to section 2(b);
(2) test radon levels in each public school pursuant to
subsection (b);
(3) if necessary, mitigate unsafe radon levels pursuant to
subsection (c); and
(4) if necessary, reevaluate mitigation pursuant to
subsection (d).
(b) Testing.--A State that receives a grant under this Act shall--
(1) conduct testing in each public school in such State
consistent with the Administrator's Radon Measurements In
Schools Guidelines updated pursuant to section 2(b);
(2) submit a report to the Administrator--
(A) describing the results of each test conducted
pursuant to paragraph (1); and
(B) if necessary, estimating the funds necessary to
conduct an additional short-term test under paragraph
(3); and
(3) in the case of a school that should have additional
testing, according to initial testing conducted under paragraph
(1), conduct such follow-up testing consistent with the
Administrator's Radon Measurements In Schools Guidelines
updated pursuant to section 2(b).
(c) Mitigation.--
(1) In general.--In the case of a public school at which
testing conducted under paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection
(b) met the recommendations for mitigation in the
Administrator's Radon Measurements In Schools Guidelines
updated pursuant to section 2(b)--
(A) if the State's report under paragraph (2)
includes the certification described in paragraph
(2)(A), the State shall mitigate the radon level at the
public school by providing funds to the local
educational agency serving such school to enable the
agency to carry out the mitigation described in
paragraph (3); or
(B) if the State's report under paragraph (2) does
not include such certification, the Administrator shall
carry out the mitigation described in paragraph (3),
directly or by contract funded under this grant
program.
(2) Certification; reporting.--A State that receives a
grant under this Act shall--
(A) if necessary, seek certification from each
local educational agency that serves each public school
described in paragraph (1) that such agency will, if
provided funding pursuant to section 3(2)(A), complete
the actions described in paragraph (3); and
(B) submit a report to the Administrator that--
(i) in the case in which a local
educational agency provides certification to
the State under subparagraph (A), includes such
certification;
(ii) describes the results of each test at
such public school conducted under subsection
(b); and
(iii) if necessary, estimates the funds
necessary to conduct mitigation at such public
school pursuant to paragraph (3).
(3) Mitigation requirements.--In mitigating the radon
levels at public schools, the Administrator or a local
educational agency, as appropriate, shall--
(A) work with a qualified radon mitigation
professional to determine the most effective way to
mitigate the radon at the public school;
(B) create a mitigation plan within 3 months after
the completion of the testing under subsection (b);
(C) designate a mitigation unit and implement the
mitigation plan under subparagraph (B) within one year
after completion of the testing under subsection (b);
(D) conduct a short-term test not less than once
every two years; and
(E) if necessary, conduct the reevaluation under
subsection (d).
(d) Reevaluation.--If the follow-up testing under subsection
(c)(3)(D) conducted after the mitigation plan is implemented results in
a radon level that is still meeting the recommendations for mitigation
in the Administrator's Radon Measurements In Schools Guidelines updated
pursuant to section 2(b), the local educational agency that serves the
school shall--
(1) reevaluate the mitigation plan under subsection
(c)(3)(B) in consultation with a qualified radon mitigation
professional;
(2) create an alternative mitigation plan to replace the
mitigation plan;
(3) submit a report to the Administrator--
(A) describing the results of such annual test; and
(B) estimating the funds necessary to conduct
reevaluation under this subsection; and
(4) direct the mitigation unit to implement an alternative
mitigation plan under subsection (c)(3) within 6 months after
the date of the follow-up test.
SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Local educational agency.--The term ``local educational
agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 9101 of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
7801).
(3) Mitigation plan.--The term ``mitigation plan'' means
the plan to mitigate radon created by the qualified radon
mitigation professional in consultation with the local
educational agency under section 5(c)(3)(B).
(4) Mitigation unit.--The term ``mitigation unit'' means
the individuals designated under section 5(c)(3)(C) by the
local educational agency to implement the mitigation plan.
(5) Public school.--The term ``public school'' has the
meaning given that term in section 5145 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7217d).
(6) Qualified radon mitigation professional.--The term
``qualified radon mitigation professional'' means an
individual--
(A) licensed, certified, registered, or qualified
by a State radon program to mitigate radon;
(B) certified by a national radon professional
organization; or
(C) approved by the Administrator to mitigate
radon.
(7) Radon measurements in schools guidelines.--The term
``Radon Measurements In Schools Guidelines'' means the report
entitled ``Radon Measurements In Schools'' produced by the
Administrator in July 1993, describing current information and
guidance on radon testing in a public school.
(8) Radon zone 1.--The term ``Radon Zone 1'' means those
areas with a predicted average indoor radon screening level
greater than 4 picocuries per liter.
(9) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Education.
(10) Short-term test.--The term ``short-term test'' means a
test approved by the Administrator in which a testing device
remains in an area for not less than 2 days and not more than
90 days to determine the amount of radon in the air that is
acceptable for human inhalation.
(11) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several
States of the United States and the District of Columbia. | End Radon in Schools Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review, update, revise, and publish the Radon Measurements In Schools Guidelines with current information and guidance on radon testing in public elementary and secondary schools. Directs the Administrator, subject to the availability of appropriations, to award grants to states to: (1) follow the updated Guidelines, (2) test radon levels in their public elementary and secondary schools, and (3) provide funds to their local educational agencies (LEAs) to mitigate and re-test radon levels in schools found to have radon levels that the updated Guidelines deem unsafe. Requires the Administrator to conduct such mitigation directly or by contract if an LEA does not certify to its state that it will use grant funds to mitigate unsafe radon levels at its schools. Gives highest grant priority to states whose total landmass lies in Radon Zone 1 and second highest priority to states with at least 50% of their landmass in Radon Zone 1. Defines "Radon Zone 1" as areas that have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than four picocuries per liter. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "End Radon in Schools Act"} | 2,223 | 262 | 0.663155 | 2.01329 | 0.956235 | 3.186047 | 9.567442 | 0.869767 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Checkoff for Charity Act of 1999''.
TITLE I--CHECKOFF FOR CHARITY
SEC. 101. DESIGNATION OF OVERPAYMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITY.
(a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part:
``PART IX--DESIGNATION OF OVERPAYMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITY
``Sec. 6097. Designation.
``SEC. 6097. DESIGNATION.
``(a) In General.--In the case of an individual, with respect to
each taxpayer's return for the taxable year of the tax imposed by
chapter 1, such taxpayer may designate that--
``(1) a specified portion (but not less than $1) of any
overpayment of tax for such taxable year, and
``(2) any cash contribution which the taxpayer includes
with such return,
shall be paid to an eligible organization, or for such use as is
otherwise provided, under title II of the Checkoff for Charity Act of
1999.
``(b) Manner and Time of Designation.--A designation under
subsection (a) may be made with respect to any taxable year only at the
time of filing the return of the tax imposed by chapter 1 for such
taxable year. Such designation shall be made in such manner as the
Secretary prescribes by regulations except that such designation shall
be made either on the first page of the return or on the page bearing
the taxpayer's signature.
``(c) Overpayments Treated as Refunded.--For purposes of this
title, any portion of an overpayment of tax designated under subsection
(a) shall be treated as being refunded to the taxpayer as of the last
date prescribed for filing the return of tax imposed by chapter 1
(determined without regard to extensions) or, if later, the date the
return is filed.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of parts for subchapter A of
chapter 61 of such Code is amended by adding at the end thereof the
following new item:
``Part IX. Designation of overpayments
and contributions for
charity.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1999.
SEC. 102. CHECKOFF FOR CHARITIES TRUST FUND.
(a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 (relating to trust fund code) is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``SEC. 9511. CHECKOFF FOR CHARITIES TRUST FUND.
``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury
of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Checkoff for
Charities Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be
appropriated or credited to the Checkoff for Charities Trust Fund as
provided in this section or section 9602(b).
``(b) Transfer to Checkoff for Charities Trust Fund of Amounts
Designated.--There is hereby appropriated to the Checkoff for Charities
Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the amounts designated under section
6097 and received in the Treasury.
``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall pay, not less often
than quarterly, to the Checkoff for Charities Commission from
the Checkoff for Charities Trust Fund an amount equal to the
amount in such Fund as of the time of such payment less any
administrative expenses of the Secretary which may be paid
under paragraph (2). Amounts paid under this subsection shall
be available only as provided in section 202 of the Checkoff
for Charity Act of 1998.
``(2) Administrative expenses.--Amounts in the Checkoff for
Charities Trust Fund shall be available to pay the
administrative expenses of the Secretary of the Treasury
directly allocable to--
``(A) modifying the individual income tax return
forms to carry out section 6097,
``(B) carrying out this chapter with respect to
such Fund, and
``(C) processing amounts received under section
6097 and transferring such amounts to such Fund.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter
A is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``Sec. 9511. Checkoff for Charities Trust
Fund.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this
Act.
TITLE II--CHECKOFF FOR CHARITY COMMISSION
SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT.
There is established in the Department of Commerce a commission to
be known as the ``Checkoff for Charity Commission'' (hereafter in this
title referred to as the ``Commission'').
SEC. 202. DUTIES.
(a) In General.--The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary
of the Treasury, shall make arrangements for voluntary charitable,
health, and welfare agencies that provide or support direct health and
welfare services to individuals or their families to solicit
contributions through designations made on returns of individual income
tax. Such arrangements shall--
(1) to the extent practicable, be similar to arrangements
made by the Office of Personnel Management with respect to the
annual Combined Federal Campaign; and
(2) be limited to the types of organizations specified in
Executive Order 12353 (March 23, 1982), as amended by Executive
Order 12404 (February 10, 1983).
(b) Amounts Designated for Specific Organizations.--The Commission
shall ensure that amounts designated on a return of tax for a specific
organization are paid to that organization not later than 90 days after
the date on which the Commission receives such designation.
(c) Amounts Not Designated for Specific Organizations.--
(1) In general.--In the case of amounts designated as a
contribution on a return of tax but not designated for a
specific organization the Commission--
(A) may retain and use not more than one percent of
such amounts to carry out this Act, and
(B) from the excess of the aggregate of such
amounts for a year over the amount retained under
paragraph (1), shall determine which of the
organizations eligible to receive designations for a
year under subsection (a) will receive all or a portion
of such contribution.
(2) Criteria for selecting organizations.--In carrying out
paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall use the criteria set
forth in Executive Order 12353 (March 23, 1982), as amended by
Executive Order 12404 (February 10, 1983).
SEC. 203. MEMBERSHIP.
(a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of 15
members appointed by the President from individuals who are not
officers or employees of any organization that receives funding
pursuant to this Act. Members on the Commission shall be broadly
representative of the ethnic, religious, majority, and minority groups
comprising the United States.
(b) Waiver of Limitation on Executive Schedule Positions.--
Appointments may be made under this section without regard to section
5311(b) of title 5, United States Code.
(c) Political Affiliation.--Not more than 8 members appointed may
be of the same political party.
(d) Terms.--
(1) In general.--Each member shall be appointed for a term
of six years, except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) Terms of initial appointees.--As designated by the
President at the time of appointment, of the members first
appointed--
(A) five shall be appointed for terms of two years;
(B) five shall be appointed for terms of four
years; and
(C) five shall be appointed for terms of six years.
(3) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy
occurring before the expiration of the term for which the
member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for
the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the
expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken
office.
(e) Basic Pay.--
(1) Rates of pay.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
members shall serve without pay.
(2) Prohibition of compensation of federal employees.--
Members of the Commission who are full-time officers or
employees of the United States may not receive additional pay,
allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the
Commission.
(f) Travel Expenses.--Each member shall receive travel expenses,
including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections
5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
(g) Quorum.--Eight members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings.
(h) Chairman; Vice Chairman.--The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the
Commission shall be designated by the President at the time of the
appointment. The term of office of the Chairman shall be three years.
(i) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the
Chairman or a majority of its members.
SEC. 204. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION; EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.
(a) Director.--The Commission shall, without regard to section
5311(b) of title 5, United States Code, have a Director who shall be
appointed by Commission. The Director shall be paid at a rate not to
exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level V of the Executive
Schedule.
(b) Staff.--Subject to rules prescribed by the Commission, and
without regard to section 5311(b) of title 5, United States Code, the
Director may appoint additional personnel as the Director considers
appropriate.
(c) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws.--The Director and
staff of the Commission shall be appointed subject to the provisions of
title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive
service, and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter
51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to
classification and General Schedule pay rates.
(d) Experts and Consultants.--Subject to rules prescribed by the
Commission, the Director may procure temporary and intermittent
services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at
rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the rate of
basic pay payable for level V of the Executive Schedule.
(e) Staff of Federal Agencies.--Upon request of the Director, the
head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a reimbursable
basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency to the
Commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under this Act.
SEC. 205. POWERS OF COMMISSION.
(a) Hearings and Sessions.--The Commission may, for the purpose of
carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places,
take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers
appropriate. The Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to
witnesses appearing before it.
(b) Powers of Members and Agents.--Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which
the Commission is authorized to take by this section.
(c) Obtaining Official Data.--The Commission may secure directly
from any department or agency of the United States information
necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. Upon request of the
Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Commission, the head of that
department or agency shall furnish that information to the Commission.
(d) Gifts, Bequests, and Devises.--The Commission may accept, use,
and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property,
both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the
work of the Commission. Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and
proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or
devises shall be deposited in the Treasury and shall be available for
disbursement upon order of the Chairman.
(e) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the
same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and
agencies of the United States.
(f) Administrative Support Services.--Upon the request of the
Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the
Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support
services necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities
under this Act.
(g) Subpoena Power.--
(1) In general.--The Commission may issue subpoenas
requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the
production of any evidence relating to any matter under
investigation by the Commission. The attendance of witnesses
and the production of evidence may be required from any place
within the United States at any designated place of hearing
within the United States.
(2) Failure to obey a subpoena.--If a person refuses to
obey a subpoena issued under paragraph (1), the Commission may
apply to a United States district court for an order requiring
that person to appear before the Commission to give testimony,
produce evidence, or both, relating to the matter under
investigation. The application may be made within the judicial
district where the hearing is conducted or where that person is
found, resides, or transacts business. Any failure to obey the
order of the court may be punished by the court as civil
contempt.
(3) Service of subpoenas.--The subpoenas of the Commission
shall be served in the manner provided for subpoenas issued by
a United States district court under the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure for the United States district courts.
(4) Service of process.--All process of any court to which
application is be made under paragraph (2) may be served in the
judicial district in which the person required to be served
resides or may be found.
(h) Immunity.--Except as provided in this subsection, a person may
not be excused from testifying or from producing evidence pursuant to a
subpoena on the ground that the testimony or evidence required by the
subpoena may tend to incriminate or subject that person to criminal
prosecution. A person, after having claimed the privilege against self-
incrimination, may not be criminally prosecuted by reason of any
transaction, matter, or thing about which that person is compelled to
testify or relating to which that person is compelled to produce
evidence, except that the person may be prosecuted for perjury
committed during the testimony or made in the evidence.
(i) Contract Authority.--The Commission may contract with and
compensate government and private agencies or persons for property and
services, without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41
U.S.C. 5).
SEC. 206. ANNUAL REPORTS.
The Commission shall transmit an annual report to the Secretary of
Commerce and the Congress not later than December 31 of each year. Each
such report shall contain a detailed statement of activities of the
Commission during the fiscal year ending in the year in which such
report is required to be submitted.
SEC. 207. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated for each of the first two
fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act such
sums as may be necessary for startup costs for the Commission to carry
out this Act. | Title II: Checkoff for Charity Commission
- Establishes in the Department of Commerce the Checkoff for Charity Commission which shall make arrangements for voluntary charitable, health, and welfare agencies that provide or support direct health and welfare services to individuals or their families to solicit contributions through designations made on individual tax returns. Requires annual reports from the Commission. Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Checkoff for Charity Act of 1999"} | 3,449 | 81 | 0.484168 | 1.121119 | -0.041273 | 5.647059 | 44.852941 | 0.941176 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Corporate Welfare Reduction and Job
Preservation Act of 1996''.
SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Corporations are subject to a tax rate of up to 34
percent or 35 percent.
(2) Due to tax deductions, exclusions, and credits, the net
tax liability actually paid by many corporations is far below
the real rate. In fact, certain special-interest tax deductions
and expenditures provide corporations with an extra
$70,000,000,000 per year. Additionally, direct Government
subsidies to corporations will amount to $30,000,000,000 per
year.
(3) Over the past several years, one of the most serious
problems affecting the middle-class has been corporate
downsizing. Many large, wealthy, and profitable corporations
have reduced the number of their American employees by
transferring those jobs to foreign countries or have reduced
the number of their employees in order to realize an immediate
short-term profit or increase in stock value.
(4) Between April 3, 1975, and January 31, 1996, the
relocation of manufacturing operations resulted in over
4,500,000 workers seeking adjustment assistance for workers
under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974. Because
many displaced workers did not seek assistance, this figure is
far below the actual number of workers displaced.
(5) A higher priority should be given to preserving
American jobs and adding fairness to the Federal tax system by
closing loopholes and eliminating unnecessary expenditures,
thus providing additional funds to assist in balancing the
Federal budget by 2002 while maintaining Medicare and Medicaid
at acceptable levels.
SEC. 3. REDUCTION OF TAX BENEFITS FOR PROFITABLE LARGE CORPORATIONS
WHICH REDUCE WORKFORCE.
(a) In General.--Subchapter C of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 (relating to corporate distributions and adjustments) is
amended by adding at the end the following new part:
``PART VII--REDUCTION OF TAX BENEFITS FOR PROFITABLE LARGE CORPORATIONS
WHICH REDUCE WORKFORCE
``Sec. 386. Reduction of tax benefits for
profitable large corporations
which reduce workforce.
``SEC. 386. REDUCTION OF TAX BENEFITS FOR PROFITABLE LARGE CORPORATIONS
WHICH REDUCE WORKFORCE.
``(a) In General.--For any taxable year, if any profitable large
corporation reduces by 15 percent or more the number of employees who
perform any task or function at any facility in the United States, the
amount of each facility-related tax benefit shall be reduced by 50
percent.
``(b) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this
section--
``(1) Facility-related tax benefit.--
``(A) In general.--The term `facility-related tax
benefit' means--
``(i) any tax benefit to the extent
attributable to a facility described in
subsection (a), or
``(ii) to the extent that a tax benefit is
not attributable to any facility, a pro rata
portion of such tax benefit (as determined
under regulations prescribed by the Secretary).
``(B) Exception.--Such term shall not include--
``(i) any deduction under section 127 or
129 or any other deduction for the cost of
employee health care, child care, job training,
or retraining, or
``(ii) any other tax benefit (other than
wages) which the Secretary determines by
regulation to be a tax benefit for costs
incurred primarily for the benefit of employees
rather than the employer.
``(2) Large corporation.--The term `large corporation'
means a corporation or partnership which is not a small-
business concern (within the meaning of section 3 of the Small
Business Act, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this
section).
``(3) Profitable.--Any large corporation shall be treated
as profitable, for any taxable year, if the sum of taxable
income (if any) for the 5-taxable-year period ending with the
preceding taxable year (or, if shorter, the period consisting
of all preceding taxable years of such large corporation)
equals or exceeds the sum of the net operating losses (if any)
attributable to such period.
``(4) Related persons.--
``(A) In general.--All related persons shall be
treated as one person.
``(B) Related persons defined.--The term `related
persons' means--
``(i) persons bearing a relationship
described in section 267 or 707(b), and
``(ii) persons treated as a single employer
under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52.
``(5) Tax benefit.--The term `tax benefit' means a credit,
deduction, or exclusion allowable under this title.''
(b) Transmission of Data by Secretary of Labor.--The Secretary of
Labor shall transmit to the Secretary of the Treasury, not less than
annually, a list of corporations and partnerships described in section
386(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section).
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of parts for subchapter C of
chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following
new item:
``Part VII. Reduction of tax benefits for
profitable large corporations
which reduce workforce.''
(d) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1996.
SEC. 4. ACCELERATION OF LOANS MADE BY CERTAIN GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AS
PENALTY AGAINST PROFITABLE LARGE CORPORATIONS WHICH
REDUCE WORKFORCE.
(a) OPIC Loans.--Section 235 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
(22 U.S.C. 2195) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Limitations on Assistance to Profitable Large Corporations
That Reduce Workforce.--
``(1) In general.--If a facility-related tax benefit of an
entity for a taxable year is reduced by reason of section
386(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, then--
``(A) the entity shall immediately repay to the
Corporation the amount of any loan made by the
Corporation to the entity under section 234;
``(B) any insurance policy provided by the
Corporation to the entity under such section is
rescinded; and
``(C) until the Secretary of the Treasury
determines that the activity on the basis of which the
facility-related tax benefit of the entity was so
reduced has ceased, the Corporation may not, during the
immediately succeeding taxable year of the entity,
extend credit, participate in an extension of credit,
or provide any insurance, directly to the entity under
such section.
``(2) Effect of failure to repay loan.--Interest shall
accrue on any amount required by paragraph (1)(A) to be repaid
to the Corporation at a rate of 10 percent per month.''.
(b) Export-Import Bank Loans.--Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank
Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(f) Limitations on Assistance to Profitable Large Corporations
That Reduce Workforce.--
``(1) In general.--If a facility-related tax benefit of an
entity for a taxable year is reduced by reason of section
386(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, then--
``(A) the entity shall immediately repay to the
Bank the amount of any loan made by the Bank to the
entity;
``(B) any insurance policy provided by the Bank to
the entity is rescinded; and
``(C) until the Secretary of the Treasury
determines that the activity on the basis of which the
facility-related tax benefit of the entity was so
reduced has ceased, the Bank may not, during the
immediately succeeding taxable year of the entity,
extend credit, participate in an extension of credit,
or provide any insurance, directly to the entity.
``(2) Effect of failure to repay loan.--Interest shall
accrue on any amount required by paragraph (1)(A) to be repaid
to the Bank at a rate of 10 percent per month.''. | Corporate Welfare Reduction and Job Preservation Act of 1996 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that if any profitable large corporation reduces by 15 percent or more the number of employees who perform any task or function at any facility in the United States, the amount of each facility-related tax benefit shall be reduced by 50 percent. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to require, if a facility-related tax benefit of an entity is reduced, the acceleration of the repayment of any loan and the termination of any insurance policy provided by certain Government entities. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Corporate Welfare Reduction and Job Preservation Act of 1996"} | 1,900 | 129 | 0.468803 | 1.340638 | 0.56057 | 6.675214 | 14.316239 | 0.948718 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Aviation Administration
Extension Act of 2008, Part II''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TAXES FUNDING AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND.
(a) Fuel Taxes.--Subparagraph (B) of section 4081(d)(2) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``September 30,
2008'' and inserting ``March 31, 2009''.
(b) Ticket Taxes.--
(1) Persons.--Clause (ii) of section 4261(j)(1)(A) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``September
30, 2008'' and inserting ``March 31, 2009''.
(2) Property.--Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such
Code is amended by striking ``September 30, 2008'' and inserting
``March 31, 2009''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on October 1, 2008.
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE
AUTHORITY.
(a) In General.--Paragraph (1) of section 9502(d) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
(1) by striking ``October 1, 2008'' and inserting ``April 1,
2009'', and
(2) by inserting ``or the Federal Aviation Administration
Extension Act of 2008, Part II'' before the semicolon at the end of
subparagraph (A).
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Paragraph (2) of section 9502(e) of such
Code is amended by striking the date specified in such paragraph and
inserting ``April 1, 2009''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on October 1, 2008.
SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--Section 48103 of title 49, United States Code,
is amended--
(A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (4);
(B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (5) and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) $1,950,000,000 for the 6-month period beginning on
October 1, 2008.''.
(2) Obligation of amounts.--Sums made available pursuant to the
amendment made by paragraph (1) may be obligated at any time
through September 30, 2009, and shall remain available until
expended.
(3) Program implementation.--For purposes of calculating
funding apportionments and meeting other requirements under
sections 47114, 47115, 47116, and 47117 of title 49, United States
Code, for the 6-month period beginning on October 1, 2008, the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall--
(A) first calculate funding apportionments on an annualized
basis as if the total amount available under section 48103 of
such title for fiscal year 2009 were $3,900,000,000; and
(B) then reduce by 50 percent--
(i) all funding apportionments calculated under
subparagraph (A); and
(ii) amounts available pursuant to sections 47117(b)
and 47117(f)(2) of such title.
(b) Project Grant Authority.--Section 47104(c) of such title is
amended by striking ``September 30, 2008,'' and inserting ``March 31,
2009,''.
SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES.
(a) Section 40117(l)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``September 30, 2008.'' and inserting ``April 1, 2009.''.
(b) Section 41743(e)(2) of such title is amended by striking
``2008'' and inserting ``2009''.
(c) Section 44302(f)(1) of such title is amended--
(1) by striking ``November 30, 2008,'' and inserting ``March
31, 2009,''; and
(2) by striking ``December 31, 2008,'' and inserting ``May 31,
2009,''.
(d) Section 44303(b) of such title is amended by striking ``March
31, 2009,'' and inserting ``May 31, 2009,''.
(e) Section 47107(s)(3) of such title is amended by striking
``October 1, 2008.'' and inserting ``April 1, 2009.''.
(f) Section 47115(j) of such title is amended by inserting ``and
for the portion of fiscal year 2009 ending before April 1, 2009,''
after ``2008,''.
(g) Section 47141(f) of such title is amended by striking
``September 30, 2008.'' and inserting ``March 31, 2009.''.
(h) Section 49108 of such title is amended by striking ``October 1,
2008,'' and inserting ``March 31, 2009,''.
(i) Section 161 of the Vision 100--Century of Aviation
Reauthorization Act (49 U.S.C. 47109 note) is amended by striking
``fiscal year 2008,'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2009 before April 1,
2009,''.
(j) Section 186(d) of such Act (117 Stat. 2518) is amended by
inserting ``and for the portion of fiscal year 2009 ending before April
1, 2009,'' after ``2008,''.
(k) Section 409(d) of such Act (49 U.S.C. 41731 note) is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2008.'' and inserting ``September 30, 2009.''.
(l) The amendments made by this section shall take effect on
October 1, 2008.
SEC. 6. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS.
Section 106(k)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C);
(2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:
``(E) $4,516,364,500 for the 6-month period beginning on
October 1, 2008.''.
SEC. 7. AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
Section 48101(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (3);
(2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) $1,360,188,750 for the 6-month period beginning on
October 1, 2008.''.
SEC. 8. RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT.
Section 48102(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (11)(K);
(2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (12)(L) and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(13) $85,507,500 for the 6-month period beginning on October
1, 2008.''.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate. | Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
Extends funding from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009, for airport improvement program (AIP) projects, including project grant authority. Authorizes obligation at any time during FY2009 of funds made available by this Act. Prescribes a formula for calculating funding apportionments to implement the program.
Extends through March 31, 2009, various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) the small community air service development program; (3) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (4) state and local airport compatibility projects; (5) the authority of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to apply for an airport development grant and impose a passenger facility fee; (6) the temporary increase to 95% in the government share of certain AIP project costs; (7) Midway Island airport development; and (8) airport planning and development grant programs.
Extends through March 31, 2009, Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers.
Extends through May 31, 2009, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism.
Extends through March 31, 2009, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) research, engineering, and development. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes."} | 1,708 | 361 | 0.585583 | 1.686324 | 0.732426 | 1.938235 | 4.417647 | 0.720588 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Deficit Reduction Through Fair Oil
Royalties Act''.
SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR NEW LEASES AND THE TRANSFER OF LEASES.
(a) Issuance of New Leases.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall not issue any new
lease that authorizes the production of oil or natural gas
under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et
seq.) to a person described in paragraph (2) unless the person
has renegotiated each covered lease with respect to which the
person is a lessee, to modify the payment responsibilities of
the person to require the payment of royalties if the price of
oil and natural gas is greater than or equal to the price
thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section
8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1337(a)(3)(C)).
(2) Persons described.--A person referred to in paragraph
(1) is a person that--
(A) is a lessee that--
(i) holds a covered lease on the date on
which the Secretary considers the issuance of
the new lease; or
(ii) was issued a covered lease before the
date of enactment of this Act, but transferred
the covered lease to another person or entity
(including a subsidiary or affiliate of the
lessee) after the date of enactment of this
Act; or
(B) any other person that has any direct or
indirect interest in, or that derives any benefit from,
a covered lease.
(3) Multiple lessees.--
(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if
there are multiple lessees that own a share of a
covered lease, the Secretary may implement separate
agreements with any lessee with a share of the covered
lease that modifies the payment responsibilities with
respect to the share of the lessee to include price
thresholds that are equal to or less than the price
thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of
section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands
Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)).
(B) Treatment of share as covered lease.--Beginning
on the effective date of an agreement under
subparagraph (A), any share subject to the agreement
shall not constitute a covered lease with respect to
any lessees that entered into the agreement.
(b) Transfers.--A lessee or any other person who has any direct or
indirect interest in, or who derives a benefit from, a lease shall not
be eligible to obtain by sale or other transfer (including through a
swap, spinoff, servicing, or other agreement) any covered lease, the
economic benefit of any covered lease, or any other lease for the
production of oil or natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico under the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), unless the lessee
or other person has--
(1) renegotiated each covered lease with respect to which
the lessee or person is a lessee, to modify the payment
responsibilities of the lessee or person to include price
thresholds that are equal to or less than the price thresholds
described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of
the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1337(a)(3)(C)); or
(2) entered into an agreement with the Secretary to modify
the terms of all covered leases of the lessee or other person
to include limitations on royalty relief based on market prices
that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described
in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)).
(c) Use of Amounts for Deficit Reduction.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, any amounts received by the United States as
rentals or royalties under covered leases shall be deposited in the
Treasury and used for Federal budget deficit reduction or, if there is
no Federal budget deficit, for reducing the Federal debt in such manner
as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) Covered lease.--The term ``covered lease'' means a
lease for oil or gas production in the Gulf of Mexico that is--
(A) in existence on the date of enactment of this
Act;
(B) issued by the Department of the Interior under
section 304 of the Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water
Royalty Relief Act (43 U.S.C. 1337 note; Public Law
104-58); and
(C) not subject to limitations on royalty relief
based on market price that are equal to or less than
the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through
(vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental
Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)).
(2) Lessee.--The term ``lessee'' includes any person or
other entity that controls, is controlled by, or is in or under
common control with, a lessee.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
SEC. 3. PRICE THRESHOLDS FOR ROYALTY SUSPENSION PROVISIONS.
The Secretary of the Interior shall agree to a request by any
lessee to amend any lease issued for any Central and Western Gulf of
Mexico tract in the period of January 1, 1996, through November 28,
2000, to incorporate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspension
provisions, that are equal to or less than the price thresholds
described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)). Any
amended lease shall impose the new or revised price thresholds
effective October 1, 2010. Existing lease provisions shall prevail
through September 30, 2010. | Deficit Reduction Through Fair Oil Royalties Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new oil or natural gas production leases in the Gulf of Mexico under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to a person that does not renegotiate its existing leases in order to require royalty payments if oil and natural gas prices are greater than or equal to specified price thresholds.
Authorizes the Secretary, in the case of multiple lessees, to implement a separate agreement modifying payment responsibilities (including such price thresholds) with any lessee that owns a lease share. Prescribes analogous requirements for lease transfers.
Requires rentals or royalties received by the United States to be deposited in the Treasury for federal budget deficit reduction or, if there is no federal budget deficit, for reducing the federal debt.
Directs the Secretary to agree to a lessee's request to amend any lease issued for any Central and Western Gulf of Mexico tract in the period of January 1, 1996, through November 28, 2000, to incorporate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspension requirements that are equal to or less than the price thresholds specified under OCSLA. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any new lease that authorizes the production of oil or natural gas under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to a person that does not renegotiate existing leases held by the person to incorporate limitations on royalty relief based on market price that are equal to or less than price thresholds that apply to other leases under that Act, and for other purposes."} | 1,397 | 260 | 0.583906 | 1.733552 | 0.781566 | 5.415094 | 5.509434 | 0.896226 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``LEO Fair
Retirement Act of 2017''.
(b) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Federal law enforcement officers are never ``off-
duty''. They are counted on to respond at any time of the day
or night, regardless of their official duty status, to protect
the public safety. Outside of our Nation's armed forces, theirs
is the only profession comprised of individuals who are
routinely called upon to put their lives on the line to keep
America safe.
(2) Though the Federal Government may house the largest
variety of occupations of any U.S. employer across its panoply
of agencies and entities, Federal law enforcement is absolutely
unique among them, and the Federal law enforcement officer has
no counterpart in the private sector. It is one of the most
stressful, most dangerous, and most rewarding careers for those
who meet the rigorous requirements of the job.
(3) It was in recognition of the unique nature of the
occupation, and the demanding schedules required of those who
fill its ranks, that Congress established distinct pay and
benefit systems for Federal law enforcement positions. This
includes basic pay, retirement, and even overtime compensation.
(4) Under current law, however, the payment of overtime
compensation is limited, and is only payable to the extent that
the payments do not cause the aggregate of the law enforcement
officer's biweekly or annual pay to exceed the pay caps
established under section 5547 of title 5, United States Code.
This often results in a law enforcement officer working
significant amounts of overtime hours year after year for which
the officer is never compensated.
(5) In light of the continuing homeland and national
security threats facing our Nation, it is in the interest of
the Federal Government to ensure that it can continue to
recruit and retain the highest caliber personnel by allowing
Federal law enforcement officers the opportunity to reclaim
full credit in retirement for overtime hours worked but never
paid.
SEC. 2. COMPUTATION OF ANNUITY FOR HOURS WORKED IN EXCESS OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT PREMIUM PAY LIMITATIONS.
(a) CSRS.--
(1) In general.--Section 8339 of title 5, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(v)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,
including sections 5545a and 5547, and consistent with the requirements
of paragraph (2), any premium pay described in section 5547(a) that
would have been received by a law enforcement officer but for the
limitation provided in such section shall be included in the average
pay of such officer for purposes of computing the annuity of such
officer under this section.
``(2)(A) Paragraph (1) shall not apply unless the law enforcement
officer makes a lump-sum payment to the Office in the manner prescribed
under this paragraph.
``(B) The officer may--
``(i) not later than 180 days before the date that the
officer's annuity will commence, request from the Office an
estimate (expressed as a dollar figure) of--
``(I) the lump-sum payment described under
subparagraph (C);
``(II) the amount of the officer's monthly annuity
payment if the officer elects to make the lump-sum
payment and receive an amended annuity that includes
the application of paragraph (1); and
``(III) the amount of such officer's monthly
annuity payment if the officer does not make such an
election; and
``(ii) consistent with the requirements of subparagraph
(D), not later than 90 days after receipt of the estimate under
clause (i), irrevocably elect to make the lump-sum payment to
the Office.
``(C) If a law enforcement officer makes an election pursuant to
subparagraph (B)(ii), such officer shall make a lump-sum payment to the
Office equal to the difference between--
``(i) the amount that would have been contributed by the
officer and the employer under section 8334 during the 3
consecutive years used to determine average pay (as described
under section 8331(4)) if the rate of basic pay of the officer
during such period of years included any premium pay described
in section 5547(a) that would have been received by a law
enforcement officer but for the limitation provided in such
section; and
``(ii) the amount that was so contributed during such
period of years.
``(D) The officer may elect an actuarial annuity reduction,
consistent with regulations prescribed by the Office, in lieu of the
lump-sum payment required under subparagraphs (B) and (C).
``(3) In this subsection, the term `law enforcement officer' has
the meaning given the term `qualified public safety employee' in
section 72(t)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.''.
(2) Clarification with respect to annuity limit.--The
limitation provided in section 8339(f) of title 5, United
States Code, shall apply to any annuity calculated pursuant to
subsection (v) of such section (as added by paragraph (1)).
(b) FERS.--Section 8415 of title 5, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following:
``(o)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,
including sections 5545a and 5547, and consistent with the requirements
of paragraph (2), any premium pay described in section 5547(a) that
would have been received by a law enforcement officer but for the
limitation provided in such section shall be included in the average
pay of such officer for purposes of computing the annuity of such
officer under this section.
``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply unless the law enforcement
officer makes a lump-sum payment to the Office in the same manner as
prescribed under section 8339(v)(2).
``(3) In this subsection, the term `law enforcement officer' has
the meaning given the term `qualified public safety employee' in
section 72(t)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.''.
(c) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) and (b)
shall apply to any applicable annuity calculated on or after the date
that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act.
(d) Regulations.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel
Management shall promulgate regulations to carry out sections
8339(v) and 8415(o) of title 5, United States Code, as added by
subsections (a) and (b).
(2) Lump-sum payment.--Such regulations shall include--
(A) procedures under which any law enforcement
officer covered by such sections may make the lump-sum
payment as described under sections 8339(v)(2) and
8415(o)(2) of title 5, United States Code, as added by
subsections (a) and (b), from amounts within the
officer's Thrift Savings Fund account; and
(B) procedures, promulgated in consultation with
the Thrift Savings Board, under which a transfer may be
made from such account to the Office of Personnel
Management.
(3) Solicitation of payroll information.--Such regulations
shall include--
(A) guidance for agencies employing law enforcement
officers for proper retention of payroll information
required to carry out the amendments made by subsection
(a) and (b), including, for each creditable year of
service, the difference between the amount the law
enforcement officer received in gross compensation and
the amount that would have been received as gross
compensation but for the application of the premium pay
caps in section 5547 of title 5, United States Code;
and
(B) procedures for the Director to solicit
sufficient payroll information from the head of each
applicable agency to provide for the computations
required by the amendments made by this Act.
SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR AVAILABILITY PAY FOR POSTAL INSPECTORS.
(a) In General.--Section 5545a of title 5, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(l) The provisions of subsections (a)-(h) providing for
availability pay shall apply to a Postal Inspector. For the purpose of
this section, section 5542(d) of this title, and section 13(a)(16) and
(b)(30) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(16)
and (b)(30)), a Postal Inspector shall be deemed to be a criminal
investigator as defined in this section. For purposes of this
subsection, the term `Postal Inspector' has the meaning given such term
under section 1003(c) of title 39.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 410(b)(11) of title 39, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``Section 5520a'' and inserting
``Sections 5520a and 5545a''.
SEC. 4. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS OF UNCOMPENSATED LAW
ENFORCEMENT PREMIUM PAY.
(a) In General.--In the case of an individual, there shall be
allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by chapter 1 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the taxable year an amount equal to
the sum of the lump-sum payments made by the individual during such
taxable year pursuant to section 8339(v)(2) or 8415(o)(2) of title 5,
United States Code, with respect to an annuity of such individual.
(b) Treated as Non-Refundable Personal Credit.--For purposes of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the credit allowed under subsection (a)
shall be treated as a credit allowed under subpart A of part IV of
subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code. | LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2017 This bill provides that for purposes of computing the annuity of a federal law enforcement officer (LEO) under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System, any premium pay earned by such LEO in excess of limitations imposed on such pay shall be included in the LEO's average pay, contingent on the payment of a specified lump sum by the LEO to the Office of Personnel Management. The bill makes postal inspectors eligible for availability pay (i.e., premium pay paid to LEOs who are criminal investigators). The bill allows a nonrefundable tax credit for certain lump-sum payments of uncompensated law enforcement premium pay. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2017"} | 2,208 | 150 | 0.435508 | 1.312209 | 0.65994 | 2.888889 | 15.849206 | 0.857143 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Kick OPIC Act of 2010''.
SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION.
(a) Termination of Authority To Make New Obligations.--
(1) Termination of authority.--Effective 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation shall not issue any insurance,
guaranties, or reinsurance, make any loan, or acquire any
securities, under section 234 of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961, enter into any agreements for any other activity
authorized by such section 234, or enter into risk sharing
arrangements authorized by section 234A of that Act.
(2) Preservation of existing contracts and agreements.--
Paragraph (1) does not require the termination of any contract
or other agreement entered into before such paragraph takes
effect.
(b) Termination of OPIC.--Effective upon the expiration of the 180-
day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Overseas Private Investment Corporation is abolished.
(c) Transfer of Operations to OMB.--The Director of the Office of
Management and Budget shall, effective upon the expiration of the 180-
day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, perform
the functions of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation with
respect to contracts and agreements described in subsection (a)(2)
until the expiration of such contracts and agreements, but shall not
renew any such contract or agreement. The Director shall take the
necessary steps to wind up the affairs of the Corporation.
(d) Repeal of Authorities.--Effective upon the expiration of the
180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act,
title IV of chapter 2 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
(22 U.S.C. 2191 and following) is repealed, but shall continue to apply
with respect to functions performed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget under subsection (c).
(e) Appropriations.--Funds available to the Corporation shall, upon
the effective date of the repeal made by subsection (d), be transferred
to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget for use in
performing the functions of the Corporation under subsection (c). Upon
the expiration of the contracts and agreements with respect to which
the Director is exercising such functions, any unexpended balances of
the funds transferred under this subsection shall be deposited in the
Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
SEC. 3. SAVINGS PROVISIONS.
(a) Prior Determinations Not Affected.--The repeal made by section
2(d) of the provisions of law set forth in such section shall not
affect any order, determination, regulation, or contract that has been
issued, made, or allowed to become effective under such provisions
before the effective date of the repeal. All such orders,
determinations, regulations, and contracts shall continue in effect
until modified, superseded, terminated, set aside, or revoked in
accordance with law by the President, the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, or other authorized official, a court of
competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law.
(b) Pending Proceedings.--
(1) Effect on pending proceedings.--
(A) In general.--The repeal made by section 2(d)
shall not affect any proceedings, including notices of
proposed rulemaking, pending on the effective date of
the repeal, before the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation, except that no insurance, reinsurance,
guarantee, or loan may be issued pursuant to any
application pending on such effective date. Such
proceedings, to the extent that they relate to
functions performed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget after such repeal, shall be
continued. Orders shall be issued in such proceedings,
appeals shall be taken therefrom, and payments shall be
made pursuant to such orders, as if this Act had not
been enacted; and orders issued in any such proceedings
shall continue in effect until modified, terminated,
superseded, or revoked by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, by a court of competent
jurisdiction, or by operation of law.
(B) Construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall
be deemed to prohibit the discontinuance or
modification of any proceeding described in
subparagraph (A) under the same terms and conditions
and to the same extent that such proceeding could have
been discontinued or modified if this Act had not been
enacted.
(2) Regulations for transfer of proceedings.--The Director
of the Office of Management and Budget is authorized to issue
regulations providing for the orderly transfer of proceedings
continued under paragraph (1).
(c) Actions.--Except as provided in subsection (e)--
(1) the provisions of this Act shall not affect suits
commenced before the effective date of the repeal made by
section 2(d); and
(2) in all such suits, proceedings shall be had, appeals
taken, and judgments rendered in the same manner and effect as
if this Act had not been enacted.
(d) Liabilities Incurred.--No suit, action, or other proceeding
commenced by or against an individual in the official capacity of such
individual as an officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation
shall abate by reason of the enactment of this Act. No cause of action
by or against the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, or by or
against any officer thereof in the official capacity of such officer,
shall abate by reason of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Parties.--If, before the effective date of the repeal made by
section 2(d), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation or an officer
thereof in the official capacity of such officer, is a party to a suit,
then such suit shall be continued with the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget substituted or added as a party.
(f) Review.--Orders and actions of the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget in the exercise of functions of the Overseas
Private Investment Corporation shall be subject to judicial review to
the same extent and in the same manner as if such orders and actions
had been issued or taken by the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation. Any statutory requirements relating to notice, hearings,
action upon the record, or administrative review that apply to any
function of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation shall apply to
the exercise of such function by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget.
SEC. 4. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) Title 5, United States Code.--(1) Section 5314 of title 5,
United States Code, is amended by striking
``President, Overseas Private Investment Corporation.''.
(2) Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by
striking
``Executive Vice President, Overseas Private Investment
Corporation.''.
(3) Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by
striking
``Vice Presidents, Overseas Private Investment Corporation
(3).''.
(b) Other Amendments and Repeals.--(1) Section 222(a) of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2182) is amended by inserting
after ``section 238(c)'' the following: ``as in effect on the day
before the effective date of the repeal of that section made by section
2(d) of the OPIC Abolition Act''.
(2) Section 222A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2182a) is amended--
(A) by striking subsections (f) and (g); and
(B) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively.
(3) Section 499B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2296b(b)) is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
(4) Section 2301(b)(9) of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 (15
U.S.C. 4721(b)(9)) is amended by striking ``the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation,''.
(5) Section 2312(d)(1) of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 (15
U.S.C. 4727(d)(1)) is amended--
(A) by striking subparagraph (K); and
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (L) and (M) as
subparagraphs (K) and (L), respectively.
(6) Section 5402(b) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of
1988 (15 U.S.C. 4902(b)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (12), by adding ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(B) by striking paragraph (13); and
(C) by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (13).
(7) Section 625(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1131c(a)) is amended by striking ``the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation,''.
(8) Section 481(e)(4)(A) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2291(e)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``(including programs
under title IV of chapter 2, relating to the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation)''.
(9) Section 202(b)(2)(B) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic
Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6062(b)(2)(B)) is
amended--
(A) by striking clause (iv); and
(B) by redesignating clauses (v), (vi), and (vii) as
clauses (iv), (v), and (vi), respectively.
(10) Section 103(7)(A) of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence
Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(7)(A)) is amended--
(A) in clause (vii), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon;
(B) by striking clause (viii); and
(C) by redesignating clause (ix) as clause (viii).
(11) Section 405(a)(10) of the International Religious Freedom Act
of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6445(a)(10)) is amended by striking ``, the Overseas
Private Investment Corporation,''.
(12) Section 732(b) of the Global Environmental Protection
Assistance Act of 1989 (22 U.S.C. 7902(b)) is amended by striking ``the
Overseas Private Investment Corporation,''.
(13) Section 916(a)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17336(a)(2)) is amended--
(A) by striking subparagraph (I); and
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (J) through (M) as
subparagraphs (I) through (L), respectively.
(14) Section 6(d)(1) of the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 (22
U.S.C. 5811 note) is amended by striking ``and the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation''.
(15) The following provisions of law are repealed:
(A) Section 5(b)(2) of the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation Amendments Act of 1981 (22 U.S.C. 2194a).
(B) Section 5 of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3304).
(C) Section 2(c)(12) of the Support for East European
Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 (22 U.S.C. 5401(c)(12)).
(D) Section 9101(3)(H) of title 31, United States Code.
(E) Section 123 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act
(19 U.S.C. 3733), and the item relating to that section in the
table of contents of that Act.
(F) Section 104 of the Africa: Seeds of Hope Act of 1998
(22 U.S.C. 2293), and the item relating to that section in the
table of contents for that Act.
(G) Section 914 of the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17334), and the item relating to that
section in the table of contents for that Act.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments and repeals made by this
section shall take effect upon the expiration of the 180-day period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. | Kick OPIC Act of 2010 - Prohibits the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) from issuing insurance, guaranties, or reinsurance, making loan, acquiring securities, or entering into risk sharing arrangements under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, effective 60 days after enactment of this Act. Abolishes OPIC 180 days after enactment.
Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to perform the functions of OPIC with respect to any outstanding contracts and agreements until their expiration and to take necessary steps to wind up the affairs of OPIC. Sets forth provisions regarding the termination of OPIC authorities, the transfer of funds, and the effect on prior determinations and pending proceedings. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To terminate the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation."} | 2,849 | 174 | 0.560668 | 1.702894 | 0.808515 | 3.170543 | 18.806202 | 0.891473 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act
of 2012''.
SEC. 2. ADDITION OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS TO SCHEDULE I OF THE CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES ACT.
(a) Cannabimimetic Agents.--Schedule I, as set forth in section
202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended
by adding at the end the following:
``(d)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another
schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which
contains any quantity of cannabimimetic agents, or which contains their
salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such
salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific
chemical designation.
``(2) In paragraph (1):
``(A) The term `cannabimimetic agents' means any substance
that is a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1 receptor) agonist as
demonstrated by binding studies and functional assays within
any of the following structural classes:
``(i) 2-(3-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol with
substitution at the 5-position of the phenolic ring by
alkyl or alkenyl, whether or not substituted on the
cyclohexyl ring to any extent.
``(ii) 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole or 3-(1-
naphthylmethane)indole by substitution at the nitrogen
atom of the indole ring, whether or not further
substituted on the indole ring to any extent, whether
or not substituted on the naphthoyl or naphthyl ring to
any extent.
``(iii) 3-(1-naphthoyl)pyrrole by substitution at
the nitrogen atom of the pyrrole ring, whether or not
further substituted in the pyrrole ring to any extent,
whether or not substituted on the naphthoyl ring to any
extent.
``(iv) 1-(1-naphthylmethylene)indene by
substitution of the 3-position of the indene ring,
whether or not further substituted in the indene ring
to any extent, whether or not substituted on the
naphthyl ring to any extent.
``(v) 3-phenylacetylindole or 3-benzoylindole by
substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring,
whether or not further substituted in the indole ring
to any extent, whether or not substituted on the phenyl
ring to any extent.
``(B) Such term includes--
``(i) 5-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-
hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol (CP-47,497);
``(ii) 5-(1,1-dimethyloctyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-
hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol (cannabicyclohexanol or CP-
47,497 C8-homolog);
``(iii) 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-018 and
AM678);
``(iv) 1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-073);
``(v) 1-hexyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-019);
``(vi) 1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-
naphthoyl)indole (JWH-200);
``(vii) 1-pentyl-3-(2-methoxyphenylacetyl)indole
(JWH-250);
``(viii) 1-pentyl-3-[1-(4-methoxynaphthoyl)]indole
(JWH-081);
``(ix) 1-pentyl-3-(4-methyl-1-naphthoyl)indole
(JWH-122);
``(x) 1-pentyl-3-(4-chloro-1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-
398);
``(xi) 1-(5-fluoropentyl)-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole
(AM2201);
``(xii) 1-(5-fluoropentyl)-3-(2-iodobenzoyl)indole
(AM694);
``(xiii) 1-pentyl-3-[(4-methoxy)-benzoyl]indole
(SR-19 and RCS-4);
``(xiv) 1-cyclohexylethyl-3-(2-
methoxyphenylacetyl)indole (SR-18 and RCS-8); and
``(xv) 1-pentyl-3-(2-chlorophenylacetyl)indole
(JWH-203).''.
(b) Other Drugs.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended in subsection (c) by
adding at the end the following:
``(18) 4-methylmethcathinone (Mephedrone).
``(19) 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV).
``(20) 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-E).
``(21) 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-D).
``(22) 2-(4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-C).
``(23) 2-(4-Iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-I).
``(24) 2-[4-(Ethylthio)-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl]ethanamine (2C-
T-2).
``(25) 2-[4-(Isopropylthio)-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl]ethanamine
(2C-T-4).
``(26) 2-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-H).
``(27) 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-nitro-phenyl)ethanamine (2C-N).
``(28) 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-(n)-propylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-
P).''.
SEC. 3. TEMPORARY SCHEDULING TO AVOID IMMINENT HAZARDS TO PUBLIC SAFETY
EXPANSION.
Section 201(h)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
811(h)(2)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``one year'' and inserting ``2 years''; and
(2) by striking ``six months'' and inserting ``1 year''. | Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012- Amends the Controlled Substances Act to add as schedule I controlled substances: (1) any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains specified cannabimimetic agents (or the salts, isomers, or salts of isomers thereof); and (2) specified additional hallucinogenic substances (or the salts, isomers, or salts of isomers thereof).
Extends the period for which the Attorney General may temporarily schedule a substance in schedule I to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety to two years with a one-year extension (currently, one year with a six-month extension). | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to place synthetic drugs in Schedule I."} | 1,817 | 150 | 0.503096 | 1.479993 | 0.678441 | 2.466667 | 8.425 | 0.816667 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Behavioral Health Infrastructure
Improvement Act''.
SEC. 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
(a) Enhanced FMAP for Infrastructure Improvements.--
(1) In general.--Section 1903(a)(3) of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(I) for calendar quarters beginning during the 5-year
period beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this
subparagraph, 90 percent of the sums expended during the
quarter as are attributable to the design, development,
implementation, or improvement of infrastructure and systems
carried out for purposes of, with respect to behavioral health
services and substance abuse treatment services, providing for
enhanced data collection and reporting to the Secretary and
tracking and ensuring access to such services by individuals
eligible to receive medical assistance under the State plan
under this title (or under a waiver of the plan); plus''.
(2) Reports.--For each year during which subparagraph (I)
of section 1903(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396b(a)(3)), as added by paragraph (1), applies, the Secretary
of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report
on the affects of such subparagraph, including best practices
for States receiving reimbursement for expenditures under such
subparagraph and the effectiveness of such expenditures made by
such States.
(b) Behavioral Health Information for Medicaid Beneficiaries.--
Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 1947. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFORMATION FOR MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall award grants to States to
enable such States to establish, expand, or provide support for--
``(1) offices of behavioral health assistance that provide
assistance to individuals eligible to receive medical
assistance under this title; or
``(2) behavioral health ombudsman programs that are
independent of any State agency,
in a manner that ensures coordination with other relevant programs of
the State for assisting individuals receiving medical assistance under
this title who have a broad range of health concerns, including
relating to behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
``(b) Eligibility.--
``(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant, a
State shall designate an independent office of behavioral
health assistance described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a),
or an ombudsman described in paragraph (2) of such subsection,
that--
``(A) has specialized knowledge of behavioral
health and substance abuse and experience resolving
inquiries and complaints described in subparagraph (B);
and
``(B) directly or in coordination with State
Medicaid agencies, departments of insurance, and
consumer assistance organizations, receives and
responds to inquiries and complaints concerning access
to behavioral health services and substance abuse
treatment services.
``(2) Criteria.--A State that receives a grant under this
section shall comply with criteria established by the Secretary
for carrying out activities under such grant.
``(3) Additional requirement.--A State that receives a
grant under this section, with respect to an office described
in subsection (a)(1) or a behavioral health ombudsman program
described in subsection (a)(2), shall coordinate such office or
program with other programs of such State that serve
individuals receiving medical assistance under this title, such
as a consumer assistance program, long-term care ombudsman
program, aging and disability resource center, a Medicaid
managed care ombudsman program, or a mental health ombudsman
program.
``(4) Clarification.--A grant provided to a State under
subsection (a) may be used by the State to expand a program of
such State that services individuals receiving medical
assistance, such as a program described in paragraph (3), to
include an office or program described in subsection (a) or a
division that would provide for the functions that such an
office or program would otherwise provide.
``(c) Duties.--The office of behavioral health assistance described
in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or an ombudsman referred to in
paragraph (2) of such subsection shall--
``(1) collect, track, and quantify problems and inquiries
encountered by individuals eligible for medical assistance
under this title with respect to access to behavioral health
services and substance abuse treatment services;
``(2) educate such individuals on the rights and
responsibilities of such individuals with respect to such
access and assist such individuals in the enforcement of such
rights with respects to such access; and
``(3) assist such individuals with accessing behavioral
health services and substance abuse treatment services by
providing information, referral, care coordination, and other
assistance.
``(d) Data Collection.--As a condition of receiving a grant under
subsection (a), an office of behavioral health assistance described in
paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or an ombudsman described in paragraph
(2) of such subsection shall be required to collect and report data to
the Secretary, State legislature, relevant State agencies, including
the departments of insurance and the State attorney general, on the
types of problems and inquiries encountered by individuals with respect
to access to behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment
services.
``(e) Report to Congress.--Not later than two years after the date
of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to
Congress a report on the data collected under subsection (d).
``(f) Funding.--
``(1) Initial funding.--There is hereby appropriated to the
Secretary, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, $30,000,000 for the first fiscal year for which
this section applies to carry out this section. Such amount
shall remain available without fiscal year limitation.
``(2) Authorization for subsequent years.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each fiscal
year following the fiscal year described in paragraph (1), such
sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
``(g) State Medicaid Agency.--In this section, the term `State
Medicaid agency' means the State agency administering the State plan
under this title (or a waiver of such plan).''. | Behavioral Health Infrastructure Improvement Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to temporarily increase the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for behavioral health infrastructure and systems improvements under a state medical assistance program. For a period of five years, a state's FMAP for such improvements shall equal 90%. (Generally, a state's FMAP under Medicaid may range from 50% to 83%.) The bill also establishes a grant program for states to establish or support a behavioral health assistance office or ombudsman to coordinate behavioral health and other assistance for Medicaid beneficiaries. The office or ombudsman shall: (1) track, quantify, and report on problems and inquiries encountered by Medicaid beneficiaries with respect to access to behavioral health services; (2) educate Medicaid beneficiaries on their rights and responsibilities to such access; and (3) assist Medicaid beneficiaries in the enforcement of those rights and in accessing services. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Behavioral Health Infrastructure Improvement Act"} | 1,408 | 299 | 0.588906 | 1.83233 | 0.756544 | 1.8125 | 8.11875 | 0.8125 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Make College Affordable Act of
2011''.
SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES.
(a) Deduction Allowed.--Section 221 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 221. HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES.
``(a) Allowance of Deduction.--In the case of an individual, there
shall be allowed as a deduction an amount equal to the sum of--
``(1) the qualified higher education expenses, plus
``(2) interest on qualified education loans,
paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year.
``(b) Qualified Higher Education Expenses.--For purposes of this
section--
``(1) Qualified higher education expenses.--
``(A) In general.--The term `qualified higher
education expenses' means--
``(i) tuition and fees charged by an
educational institution and required for the
enrollment or attendance of--
``(I) the taxpayer,
``(II) the taxpayer's spouse,
``(III) any dependent of the
taxpayer with respect to whom the
taxpayer is allowed a deduction under
section 151, or
``(IV) any grandchild of the
taxpayer,
as an eligible student at an institution of
higher education, and
``(ii) reasonable living expenses for such
an individual while away from home and
attending such institution.
``(B) Eligible courses.--Amounts paid for qualified
higher education expenses of any individual shall be
taken into account under subsection (a) only to the
extent such expenses--
``(i) are attributable to courses of
instruction for which credit is allowed toward
a baccalaureate degree by an institution of
higher education or toward a certificate of
required course work at a vocational school,
and
``(ii) are not attributable to any graduate
program of such individual.
``(C) Eligible student.--For purposes of
subparagraph (A), the term `eligible student' means a
student who--
``(i) meets the requirements of section
484(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965
(20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(1)), as in effect on the
date of the enactment of this section, and
``(ii) is carrying at least one-half the
normal full-time work load for the course of
study the student is pursuing, as determined by
the institution of higher education.
``(2) Institution of higher education.--The term
`institution of higher education' is as defined in section 101
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
``(c) Qualified Education Loan.--For purposes of this section--
``(1) In general.--The term `qualified education loan'
means a loan which is--
``(A) made, insured, or guaranteed by the Federal
Government,
``(B) made by a State or a political subdivision of
a State,
``(C) made from the proceeds of a qualified student
loan bond under section 144(b), or
``(D) made by an institution of higher education.
``(2) Limitation.--The amount of interest on a qualified
education loan which is taken into account under subsection
(a)(2) shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio
to such amount of interest as--
``(A) the proceeds from such loan used for
qualified higher education expenses, bears to
``(B) the total proceeds from such loan.
For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term `qualified
higher education expenses' shall be determined without regard
to subsection (c)(1)(A)(i)(IV).
``(d) Special Rules.--
``(1) No double benefit.--
``(A) In general.--No deduction shall be allowed
under subsection (a) for any expense for which a
deduction is allowable to the taxpayer under any other
provision of this chapter unless the taxpayer
irrevocably waives his right to the deduction of such
expense under such other provision.
``(B) Denial of deduction if credit elected.--No
deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for a
taxable year with respect to the qualified higher
education expenses of an individual if the taxpayer
elects to have section 25A apply with respect to such
individual for such year.
``(C) Dependents.--No deduction shall be allowed
under subsection (a) to 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 such individual's taxable year
begins.
``(D) Coordination with exclusions.--A deduction
shall be allowed under subsection (a) for qualified
higher education expenses only to the extent the amount
of such expenses exceeds the amount excludable under
section 135 or 530(d)(2) for the taxable year.
``(2) Limitation on taxable year of deduction.--
``(A) In general.--A deduction shall be allowed
under subsection (a) for qualified higher education
expenses for any taxable year only to the extent such
expenses are in connection with enrollment at an
institution of higher education during the taxable
year.
``(B) Certain prepayments allowed.--Subparagraph
(A) shall not apply to qualified higher education
expenses paid during a taxable year if such expenses
are in connection with an academic term beginning
during such taxable year or during the first 3 months
of the next taxable year.
``(3) Adjustment for certain scholarships and veterans
benefits.--The amount of qualified higher education expenses
otherwise taken into account under subsection (a) or (d)(2)
with respect to the education of an individual shall be reduced
(before the application of subsection (b)) by the sum of the
amounts received with respect to such individual for the
taxable year as--
``(A) a qualified scholarship which under section
117 is not includable in gross income,
``(B) an educational assistance allowance under
chapter 30, 31, 32, 34, or 35 of title 38, United
States Code, or
``(C) a payment (other than a gift, bequest,
devise, or inheritance within the meaning of section
102(a)) for educational expenses, or attributable to
enrollment at an eligible educational institution,
which is exempt from income taxation by any law of the
United States.
``(4) No deduction for married individuals filing separate
returns.--If the taxpayer is a married individual (within the
meaning of section 7703), this section shall apply only if the
taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse file a joint return for the
taxable year.
``(5) Nonresident aliens.--If the taxpayer is a nonresident
alien individual for any portion of the taxable year, this
section shall apply only if such individual is treated as a
resident alien of the United States for purposes of this
chapter by reason of an election under subsection (g) or (h) of
section 6013.
``(6) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe such
regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out
this section, including regulations requiring recordkeeping and
information reporting.''.
(b) Deduction Allowed in Computing Adjusted Gross Income.--
Paragraph (17) of section 62(a) of such Code is amended to read as
follows:
``(17) Higher education expenses.--The deduction allowed by
section 221.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is
amended--
(A) by striking section 222, and
(B) in the table of sections for such part by
striking the item relating to section 222.
(2) Section 62(a) of such Code is amended by striking
paragraph (18) and redesignating paragraphs (19) through (21)
as paragraphs (18) through (20), respectively.
(3) The following sections of such Code are each amended by
striking ``222,'': sections 86(b)(2)(A), 135(c)(4)(A),
137(b)(3)(A), 199(d)(2)(A), and 219(g)(3)(A)(ii).
(4) Section 469(i)(3)(F)(iii) of such Code is amended by
striking ``221, and 222'' and inserting ``and 221''.
(5) Section 6050S(e) of such Code is amended by striking
``section 221(d)(1)'' and inserting ``section 221(c)(1)''.
(6) The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of
chapter 1 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating
to section 221 and inserting the following new item:
``Sec. 221. Higher education expenses.''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to payments made after December 31, 2010. | Make College Affordable Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a deduction from gross income for higher education expenses, including tuition and fees and reasonable living expenses while attending an institution of higher education, and for interest on certain education loans paid for the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, dependent, or grandchild. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make higher education more affordable by providing a full tax deduction for higher education expenses and interest on student loans."} | 2,018 | 71 | 0.568618 | 1.207623 | 0.691961 | 2.809524 | 28.619048 | 0.936508 |
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO MAKE CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 11, UNITED STATES
CODE, PERMANENT.
(a) Reenactment.--Chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, as
reenacted by section 149 of division C of the Omnibus Consolidated and
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105-277),
and amended by this Act, is reenacted.
(b) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall take effect on April 1,
1999.
(c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 302 of the Bankruptcy, Judges,
United States Trustees, and Family Farmer Bankruptcy Act of 1986 (28
U.S.C. 581 note) is amended by striking subsection (f).
SEC. 2. FAMILY FISHERMEN.
(a) Definitions.--Section 101 of title 11, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(7A) `commercial fishing operation' includes--
``(A) the catching or harvesting of fish, shrimp,
lobsters, urchins, seaweed, shellfish, or other aquatic
species or products; and
``(B) aquaculture activities consisting of raising
for market any species or product described in
subparagraph (A);'';
``(7B) `commercial fishing vessel' means a vessel used by a
fisherman to carry out a commercial fishing operation;'';
(2) by inserting after paragraph (19) the following:
``(19A) `family fisherman' means--
``(A) an individual or individual and spouse
engaged in a commercial fishing operation--
``(i) whose aggregate debts do not exceed
$1,500,000 and not less than 80 percent of
whose aggregate noncontingent, liquidated debts
(excluding a debt for the principal residence
of such individual or such individual and
spouse, unless such debt arises out of a
commercial fishing operation), on the date the
case is filed, arise out of a commercial
fishing operation owned or operated by such
individual or such individual and spouse; and
``(ii) who receive from such commercial
fishing operation more than 50 percent of such
individual's or such individual's and spouse's
gross income for the taxable year preceding the
taxable year in which the case concerning such
individual or such individual and spouse was
filed; or
``(B) a corporation or partnership--
``(i) in which more than 50 percent of the
outstanding stock or equity is held by--
``(I) 1 family that conducts the
commercial fishing operation; or
``(II) 1 family and the relatives
of the members of such family, and such
family or such relatives conduct the
commercial fishing operation; and
``(ii)(I) more than 80 percent of the value
of its assets consists of assets related to the
commercial fishing operation;
``(II) its aggregate debts do not exceed
$1,500,000 and not less than 80 percent of its
aggregate noncontingent, liquidated debts
(excluding a debt for 1 dwelling which is owned
by such corporation or partnership and which a
shareholder or partner maintains as a principal
residence, unless such debt arises out of a
commercial fishing operation), on the date the
case is filed, arise out of a commercial
fishing operation owned or operated by such
corporation or such partnership; and
``(III) if such corporation issues stock,
such stock is not publicly traded;''; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (19A) the following:
``(19B) `family fisherman with regular annual income' means
a family fisherman whose annual income is sufficiently stable
and regular to enable such family fisherman to make payments
under a plan under chapter 12 of this title;''.
(b) Who May Be a Debtor.--Section 109(f) of title 11, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ``or family fisherman'' after ``family
farmer''.
(c) Chapter 12.--Chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the chapter heading, by inserting ``OR FISHERMAN''
after ``FAMILY FARMER'';
(2) in section 1201, by adding at the end the following:
``(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes
of this subsection, a guarantor of a claim of a creditor under this
section shall be treated in the same manner as a creditor with respect
to the operation of a stay under this section.
``(2) For purposes of a claim that arises from the ownership or
operation of a commercial fishing operation, a co-maker of a loan made
by a creditor under this section shall be treated in the same manner as
a creditor with respect to the operation of a stay under this
section.'';
(3) in section 1203, by inserting ``or commercial fishing
operation'' after ``farm'';
(4) in section 1206, by striking ``if the property is
farmland or farm equipment'' and inserting ``if the property is
farmland, farm equipment, or property of a commercial fishing
operation (including a commercial fishing vessel)''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1232. Additional provisions relating to family fishermen
``(a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as
provided in subsection (c), with respect to any commercial fishing
vessel of a family fisherman, the debts of that family fisherman shall
be treated in the manner prescribed in paragraph (2).
``(2)(A) For purposes of this chapter, a claim for a lien described
in subsection (b) for a commercial fishing vessel of a family fisherman
that could, but for this subsection, be subject to a lien under
otherwise applicable maritime law, shall be treated as an unsecured
claim.
``(B) Subparagraph (A) applies to a claim for a lien resulting from
a debt of a family fisherman incurred on or after the date of enactment
of this chapter.
``(b) A lien described in this subsection is--
``(1) a maritime lien under subchapter III of chapter 313
of title 46, United States Code, without regard to whether that
lien is recorded under section 31343 of title 46, United States
Code; or
``(2) a lien under applicable State law (or the law of a
political subdivision thereof).
``(c) Subsection (a) shall not apply to--
``(1) a claim made by a member of a crew or a seaman
including a claim made for--
``(A) wages, maintenance, or cure; or
``(B) personal injury; or
``(2) a preferred ship mortgage that has been perfected
under subchapter II of chapter 313 of title 46, United States
Code.
``(d) For purposes of this chapter, a mortgage described in
subsection (c)(2) shall be treated as a secured claim.''.
(d) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Table of chapters.--In the table of chapters for title
11, United States Code, the item relating to chapter 12, is
amended to read as follows:
``12. Adjustments of Debts of a Family Farmer or Family 1201''.
Fisherman with Regular Annual
Income.
(2) Table of sections.--The table of sections for chapter
12 of title 11, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following new item:
``1232. Additional provisions relating to family fishermen.''. | Amends the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 to reenact permanently chapter 12 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code (Adjustments of Debts of a Family Farmer).
Amends Federal bankruptcy provisions to include family fishermen as authorized debtors.
Requires a guarantor of a claim of a creditor to be treated in the same manner as a creditor with respect to the operation of a stay under such provisions. Treats, with respect to the ownership or operation of a commercial fishing operation, a co-maker of a loan made by a creditor in the same manner as a creditor with respect to such a stay.
Includes a commercial fishing operation under provisions concerning debtor rights and powers.
Treats a claim for a lien for a commercial fishing vessel of a family fisherman as an unsecured claim. States that such treatment shall not apply to: (1) a claim made by a crewmember or seaman for wages or personal injury; or (2) a preferred ship mortgage that has been perfected under provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to provide for family fishermen, and to make chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, permanent."} | 1,725 | 256 | 0.552308 | 1.642679 | 0.734169 | 5.477387 | 7.889447 | 0.904523 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``21st Century Civilian Conservation
Corps Act''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS.
(a) Establishment and Purpose.--In order to relieve the acute
condition of widespread distress and unemployment existing in the
United States and to provide for the restoration of depleted natural
resources in the United States and the advancement of an orderly
program of useful public works, the President may establish and operate
a Civilian Conservation Corps to employ citizens of the United States,
who are otherwise unemployed or underemployed, in the construction,
maintenance, and carrying on of works of a public nature in connection
with--
(1) the forestation of lands belonging to the United States
or a State;
(2) the prevention of forest fires, floods, and soil
erosion;
(3) plant pest and disease control;
(4) the construction, maintenance, or repair of paths,
trails, and fire-lanes in units of the National Park System,
public lands, and other lands under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of the Interior and units of the National Forest
System; and
(5) such other work on Federal or State land incidental to
or necessary in connection with any projects of the character
enumerated in paragraphs (1) through (4) that the President
determines to be desirable.
(b) Role of Federal Agencies.--To operate the Civilian Conservation
Corps, the President may utilize existing Federal departments and
agencies, including the Department of Labor, the Department of Defense,
the National Guard Bureau, the Department of Interior, the Department
of Agriculture, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of
Transportation, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection
Agency, and Federal governmental corporations.
(c) Inclusion of Other Lands.--The President may extend the
activities of the Civilian Conservation Corps to lands owned by a
political subdivision of a State and lands in private ownership, but
only for the purpose of conducting such kinds of cooperation work as
are otherwise authorized by law in preventing and controlling forest
fires and the attacks of forest tree pests and diseases and such work
as is necessary and in the public interest to control floods.
(d) Contract Authority.--For the purpose of carrying out this Act
the President may enter into such contracts or agreements with States
as may be necessary, including provisions for utilization of existing
State administrative agencies.
(e) Acquisition of Real Property.--The President, or the head of
any department or agency authorized by the President to construct any
project or to carry on any public works under this Act, may acquire
real property for such project or public work by purchase, donation,
condemnation, or otherwise.
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS.
(a) Housing and Care of Employees.--The President may provide
housing for persons employed in the Civilian Conservation Corps and
furnish them with such subsistence, clothing, medical attendance and
hospitalization, and cash allowance, as may be necessary, during the
period they are so employed.
(b) Transportation.--The President may provide for the
transportation of persons employed in the Civilian Conservation Corps
to and from the places of employment.
(c) Non-Discrimination.--In employing citizens for the Civilian
Conservation Corps, no discrimination shall occur in accordance with
Federal employment law; except that no individual under conviction for
crime and serving sentence therefore shall be employed under the
provisions of this Act.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this Act $16,000,000,000 for each fiscal
years 2010 through 2013.
(b) Use of Unobligated Funds Appropriated for Public Works.--
(1) Use of existing funds.--The President may use any
moneys previously appropriated for public works and unobligated
as of the date of the enactment of this Act to establish and
operate a Civilian Conservation Corps under this Act.
(2) Use to relieve unemployment.--Not less than 80 percent
of the funds utilized pursuant to paragraph (1) must be used to
provide for the employment of individuals under this Act.
(3) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) does not apply to--
(A) unobligated moneys appropriated for public
works on which actual construction has been commenced
as of the date of the enactment of this Act or may be
commenced within 90 days after that date; and
(B) maintenance funds for river and harbor
improvements already allocated as of the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(c) Duration of Availability.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to the
authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) or made available
under subsection (b) shall remain available until expended.
SEC. 5. TERMINATION.
The authority of the President to establish and operate a Civilian
Conservation Corps under this Act expires on September 30, 2013. | 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps Act - Authorizes the President, in order to relieve widespread unemployment, restore depleted natural resources in the United States, and advance public works programs, to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps to employ unemployed or underemployed U.S. citizens in the construction, maintenance, and carrying on of works of a public nature, such as forestation of U.S. and state lands, prevention of forest fires, floods, and soil erosion, and construction and repair of National Park System paths and trails.
Authorizes the President to extend Corps activities to state- and private- owned lands to prevent and control forest fires and floods and attacks of forest tree pests and diseases.
Authorizes the President to provide housing and transportation for Corps employees. Prohibits discrimination in the hiring of Corps employees. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To authorize the President to reestablish the Civilian Conservation Corps as a means of providing gainful employment to unemployed and underemployed citizens of the United States through the performance of useful public work, and for other purposes."} | 1,096 | 185 | 0.682841 | 1.778597 | 0.917241 | 3.346939 | 6.70068 | 0.897959 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Hope Housing Act of 2006''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act--
(1) the term ``authorized placement'' means placing a
covered manufactured home as authorized by subparagraph (A),
(B), or (C) of section 3(a)(1);
(2) the term ``base flood'' means the flood which has a 1
percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year;
(3) the term ``costal high hazard area'' means an area
subject to high velocity waters, including hurricane wave wash
or a tsunami;
(4) the term ``covered civil action'' means a civil action
against the Federal Government (including a civil action
against the Director) for damages related to the flooding of a
covered manufactured home that is the subject of an authorized
placement;
(5) the term ``covered individual'' means an individual
displaced by Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or Hurricane Rita of
2005;
(6) the term ``covered manufactured home'' means a
manufactured home purchased by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency during the period beginning on August 1, 2005, and
ending on the date of enactment of this Act;
(7) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency;
(8) the term ``flood'' means a general and temporary
condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry
land areas from--
(A) the overflow of inland or tidal waters; or
(B) the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of
surface waters from any source;
(9) the term ``flood plain'' means an area which has a 1
percent chance of being flooded in any given year;
(10) the term ``floodway'' means that portion of the flood
plain which--
(A) provides for the discharge of the base flood so
the cumulative increase in water surface elevation is
no more than 12 inches; and
(B) is effective in carrying flow, within which
this carrying capacity shall be preserved and where the
flood hazard is generally highest; and
(11) the term ``manufactured home'' has the same meaning as
in section 603 of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5402).
SEC. 3. EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR VICTIMS.
(a) Use of Manufactured Homes.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), and
notwithstanding any other provision of law (including section
9.13 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations (or any
corresponding similar regulation or ruling)), upon receiving a
request from, or on behalf of, a covered individual, the
Director shall place a covered manufactured home--
(A) in a floodway or costal high hazard area;
(B) in a flood plain, without elevating such home
up to the base flood level; or
(C) in a flood plain, without complying with--
(i) the decision-making process required
under section 9.6 of title 44, Code of Federal
Regulations (or any corresponding similar
regulation or ruling); and
(ii) the mitigation requirements under
section 9.11 of title 44, Code of Federal
Regulations (or any corresponding similar
regulation or ruling).
(2) Evacuation plans.--The Director may not make an
authorized placement, unless the Director has received an
evacuation plan from State or local government officials that
includes the area in which the covered placement will be made.
(3) Types of use.--Any authorized placement shall be used
to house covered individuals.
(4) Promotional materials.--The Director shall make
appropriate changes to any promotional materials to reflect,
and otherwise publicize, the authorization in this subsection.
(5) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall
be construed to prohibit any other lawful use of a covered
manufactured home.
(b) Liability.--
(1) In general.--If the Director makes an authorized
placement, a covered civil action relating to the covered
manufactured home involved in such authorized placement may not
be brought in any Federal or State court.
(2) Notice.--The Director shall provide any person to whom
the Director provides a covered manufactured home as part of an
authorized placement with written notice of--
(A) the potential risks associated with such
placement; and
(B) the limitations on liability under paragraph
(1). | Hope Housing Act of 2006 - Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to place a manufactured home purchased by FEMA between August 1, 2005, and this Act's enactment date in a floodway or costal high hazard area or in a flood plain (without elevating such home up to the base flood level or without complying with specified decision-making processes and mitigation requirements) to house an individual displaced by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, upon request from or on behalf of such individual, provided the Director has received an evacuation plan from the state or local government officials for the area of placement.
Bars civil actions against the federal government for damages related to the flooding of a home that is the subject of such placement. Requires the Director to provide any person provided such a home with written notice of the potential risks associated with such placement and such limitations on liability. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita by placing manufactured homes in flood plains, and for other purposes."} | 988 | 200 | 0.611387 | 1.791372 | 0.772317 | 3.526316 | 5.385965 | 0.94152 |
SECTION 1. NATIONAL PARK RANGER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) Program Established.--
(1) In general.--Part D of title V of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``Subpart 22--National Park Ranger School Partnerships
``SEC. 5621. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in cooperation with the Director
of the National Park Service, may award grants, on a competitive basis,
to schools and local educational agencies and education service
agencies to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection
(b).
``(b) Authorized Activities.--A school or local educational agency
shall use funds provided under this subpart to enter into a partnership
with the National Park Service, in cooperation where appropriate with a
not-for-profit partner of the National Park Service, to carry out both
of the following activities:
``(1) Providing, for students in kindergarten through grade
12, educational programs (including programs under which
instruction is provided by National Park Service Rangers) that
emphasize science, the environment, natural resources,
mathematics, civics, and history.
``(2) Providing, for educators of students in kindergarten
through grade 12, professional development opportunities (such
as summer institutes) that emphasize science, the environment,
natural resources, mathematics, civics, and history.
``(c) Grants.--Each grant under this subpart shall be for a period
of 3 years, for an aggregate amount of not more than $25,000.
``(d) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this
subpart, a school or local educational agency must--
``(1) either--
``(A) have a partnership or be capable of
partnering with a unit of the National Park Service or
a Research and Learning Center of the National Park
Service; or
``(B) have, or demonstrate that it will develop, a
technology-based distance learning link to the National
Park Service;
``(2) be identified for improvement under title I; and
``(3) have a significant percentage of low-income students.
``(e) Criteria.--Grants under this subpart shall be awarded on a
competitive basis using criteria established jointly by the Secretary
and the Director of the National Park Service.
``(f) Reports by Grantees.--Upon completing the period for which
the grant was made, the school or local educational agency receiving
the grant shall submit to the Secretary a report that--
``(1) identifies the number of students participating in
the activities described in subsection (b)(1) that were carried
out under the grant and the achievement attained by those
students in mathematics, science, and any other academic areas
relevant to the activities carried out under the grant as
measured against--
``(A) Statewide scores for students on the academic
assessments in mathematics or science under section
1111(b)(3); and
``(B) other benchmarks established by the
Secretary, in coordination with the National Park
Service; and
``(2) identifies the number of educators participating in
the activities described in subsection (b)(2) that were carried
out under the grant and the professional development received
by those educators in mathematics, science, and any other
academic areas relevant to the activities carried out under the
grant.
``(g) Report by Secretary.--Not later than 3 years after the date
of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in coordination with
the Director of the National Park Service, shall submit a report to
Congress on the implementation of this subpart. The report shall
include recommendations on whether and to what extent the program
should be continued or expanded.
``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this subpart $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2008,
to be available until expended.''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents in section 2
of that Act is amended by adding after the items relating to
subpart 21 of part D of title V the following:
``subpart 22--national park ranger school partnerships
``Sec. 5621. Program authorized.''.
(b) National Park Service Eligibility for Certain Programs.--
(1) Math and science partnerships.--Section 2201(b)(1)(B)
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 6661(b)(1)(B)) is amended--
(A) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as (iv)
and (v), respectively; and
(B) by adding after clause (ii) the following:
``(iii) the National Park Service;''.
(2) Teaching of traditional american history.--Section
2351(b) of that Act (20 U.S.C. 6721(b)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(4) An educational service agency, including a Federal
agency that serves as an educational service provider.''. | Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish the National Park Ranger School Partnerships program authorizing the Secretary of Education to award competitive, three-year grants to schools and local educational agencies (LEAs) to enter into partnerships with the National Park Service (NPS) to provide kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) students with educational programs and K-12 teachers with professional development emphasizing science, the environment, natural resources, mathematics, civics, and history. Makes education service agencies eligible for grants to carry out such educational programs and professional development activities.
Deems schools and LEAs to be eligible for such a grant only if they: (1) have, are capable of, or will develop certain connections to the NPS; (2) have been identified as needing improvement under title I of the ESEA; and (3) serve a significant percentage of low-income students.
Permits: (1) the NPS to participate in the Mathematics and Science Partnerships program that provides training to teachers of such subjects under title II of the ESEA; and (2) educational service agencies, including federal agencies that serve as educational service providers, to partner with LEAs under such title's Teaching American History Grant Program. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between the Department of Education and the National Park Service to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers."} | 1,114 | 259 | 0.670835 | 1.888984 | 0.928034 | 2.601695 | 4.313559 | 0.847458 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Child Sex Trafficking Data and
Response Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. STREAMLINE DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING ON SEX TRAFFICKING.
(a) Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Program.--
(1) State plan requirements.--Section 471(a) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)) is amended--
(A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph
(32);
(B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph
(33) and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(34) provides that for each child over whom the State
agency has responsibility for placement, care, or supervision,
the State agency shall--
``(A) identify and document appropriately in agency
records each child who is identified as being a victim
of sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000) or as a
victim of severe forms of trafficking in persons
described in section 103(9)(A) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Act of 2000 (relating to sex
trafficking) as such a victim; and
``(B) report immediately, and in no case later than
24 hours after receiving, information on missing or
abducted children to the law enforcement authorities
for entry into the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC) database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
established pursuant to section 534 of title 28, United
States Code; and
``(35) contains a regularly updated description of the
specific measures taken by the State agency to protect and
provide services to children who are victims of sex trafficking
(as defined in section 103(10) of the Trafficking Victims
Protection Act of 2000), including efforts to coordinate with
State law enforcement, juvenile justice, and social service
agencies such as runaway and homeless youth shelters to serve
that population.''.
(2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Health and Human
Services shall promulgate regulations implementing the
amendments made by paragraph (1) and shall provide uniform
definitions for States to use for the reports required under
paragraph (34)(B) of section 471(a) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 671(a)(34)(B)) (as added by paragraph (1)). The
regulations promulgated under this paragraph shall include
provisions to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services
the discretion to withhold a portion of the Federal funds to be
paid a State under section 474 of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 674) for a fiscal year quarter from any State that fails
to substantially comply with the requirements of paragraphs
(34) and (35) of section 471(a) of such Act (as so added).
(3) Inclusion of data in afcars.--
(A) In general.--Section 479(c)(3) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 679(c)(3)) is amended--
(i) in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking
``and'' after the semicolon; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(E) the annual aggregate number of children in
foster care who are identified as victims of sex
trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000); and''.
(B) Report to congress.--During the period that
begins on January 1, 2014, and ends on the effective
date of a final rule promulgated by the Secretary of
Health and Human Services implementing the AFCARS data
collection requirement added by the amendments made by
subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Health and Human
Services shall submit an annual report to Congress that
contains the annual aggregate number of children in
foster care who are identified as victims of sex
trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C.
7102(10))), together with such other information as the
Secretary determines appropriate relating to the
identification of, and provision of services for, that
population of children.
(b) State Reporting.--Section 3702 of the Crime Control Act of 1990
(42 U.S.C. 5780) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
(2) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(3)'';
(B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and a
photograph taken within the previous 180 days'' after
``dental records'';
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(D) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(E) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following:
``(C) notify the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children of each report received relating to
a child reported missing from a foster care family home
or childcare institution; and''.
(c) CAPTA Amendments.--
(1) State plan amendments.--Section 106 of the Child Abuse
Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106a) is amended--
(A) in subsection (b)(2)(B)--
(i) in clause (xxii), by striking ``and''
at the end; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(xxiv) provisions and procedures
requiring identification and assessment of all
reports involving children known or suspected
to be, victims of sex trafficking (as defined
in paragraph (10) of section 103 of the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22
U.S.C. 7102)) or victims of severe forms of
trafficking in persons described in paragraph
(9)(A) of that section; and
``(xxv) provisions and procedures for
training child protective services workers
about identifying and providing comprehensive
services for children who are victims described
in clause (xxiv), and providing such services
for such children, including efforts to
coordinate with State law enforcement, juvenile
justice, and social service agencies such as
runaway and homeless youth shelters to serve
this population;''; and
(B) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the
following:
``(17) The number of children determined to be victims
described in subsection (b)(2)(B)(xxiv).''.
(2) Special rule.--
(A) In general.--Section 111 of the Child Abuse
Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106g) is
amended--
(i) by striking ``For purposes'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) Definitions.--For purposes''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Special Rule.--
``(1) In general.--For purposes of section 3(2) and
subsection (a)(4), a child shall be considered a victim of
`child abuse and neglect' and of `sexual abuse' if the child is
identified, by a State or local agency employee of the State or
locality involved, as being a victim of sex trafficking (as
defined in paragraph (10) of section 103 of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102)) or a victim of
severe forms of trafficking in persons described in paragraph
(9)(A) of that section.
``(2) State option.--Notwithstanding the definition of
`child' in section 3(1), a State may elect to define that term
for purposes of the application of paragraph (1) to section
3(2) and subsection (a)(4) as a person who has not attained the
age of 24.''.
(B) Conforming amendment.--Section 3(2) of the
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C.
5101 note) is amended by inserting ``(including sexual
abuse as determined under section 111)'' after ``sexual
abuse or exploitation''.
(3) Technical correction.--Paragraph (5)(C) of subsection
(a), as so designated, of section 111 of the Child Care and
Development Block Grant Act of 1990 is amended by striking
``inhumane;'' and inserting ``inhumane.''.
SEC. 3. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON LABOR TRAFFICKING IN CHILD WELFARE AND
BARRIERS TO DOCUMENTATION AND SERVICE PROVISION TO UNIQUE
VICTIM POPULATIONS.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the
Attorney General, shall submit to the Congress a report detailing
issues related to identifying, and providing services for, victims of
labor trafficking, as defined in section 103(9)(B) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(9)(B)), within the child
welfare system. The report shall address the following:
(1) Whether State law enforcement, child welfare, and other
relevant State agencies have identified a significant presence
of victims of labor trafficking within the child welfare
population.
(2) With respect to any States that have identified a
significant presence of such victims--
(A) any numerical estimates of the prevalence of
such victims;
(B) a description of how such States provide
services for, or plan to provide services for, such
victims; and
(C) a description of the extent to which there are
service delivery issues, particularly with respect to
the extent to which the requirements associated with
existing sources of Federal funding for all victims of
trafficking, as defined in section 103(15) of the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C.
7102(15)), prevents population-specific service
delivery within the child welfare system.
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 1
year after the date of the enactment of this Act (and in the case of
the amendments made by section 2(a)(1), without regard to whether final
regulations required under section 2(a)(2) have been promulgated).
(b) Delay Permitted if State Legislation Required.--In the case of
a State plan approved under part E of title IV of the Social Security
Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines
requires State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds)
in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by
this Act, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply
with the requirements of such part solely on the basis of the failure
of the plan to meet such additional requirements before the 1st day of
the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the close of the 1st regular
session of the State legislature that ends after the 1-year period
beginning with the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of
the preceding sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year
legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a
separate regular session of the State legislature. Except as otherwise
provided in this Act the amendments made by this Act shall take effect
on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. | Child Sex Trafficking Data and Response Act of 2013 - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state plans for foster care and adoption assistance to provide that for each child over whom the state has responsibility for placement, care, or supervision, the state agency shall: (1) identify and document in agency records each child identified as a victim of sex trafficking, including severe forms of trafficking in certain persons; and (2) report immediately, within 24 hours, any information on missing or abducted children to the law enforcement authorities for entry into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Requires such plans also to contain a regularly updated description of the specific measures the state agency has taken to protect and provide services to child victims of sex trafficking, including efforts to coordinate with state law enforcement, juvenile justice, and social service agencies such as runaway and homeless youth shelters to serve that population. Requires the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) to provide comprehensive national information with respect to the aggregate number of children in foster care identified as victims of sex trafficking. Amends the Crime Control Act of 1990 to require any law enforcement agency that entered a missing child report into the NCIC to notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of each report received relating to a child reported missing from a foster care family home or childcare institution. Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require that the state plan under the Act certifies that the state has in effect and is enforcing a state law, or is operating a statewide program, relating to child abuse and neglect that includes provisions and procedures requiring: (1) identification and assessment of all reports involving child victims of sex trafficking, and (2) training child protective services workers about identifying and providing comprehensive services for such children. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on issues related to identifying, and providing services for, victims of labor trafficking within the child welfare system. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Child Sex Trafficking Data and Response Act of 2013"} | 2,606 | 465 | 0.696572 | 2.06278 | 0.868288 | 4.565432 | 5.641975 | 0.945679 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction
Act of 1993''.
SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF DISTRICT COURTS.
(a) Basis of Jurisdiction.--Chapter 85 of title 28, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1368. Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction
``(a) The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any
civil action involving minimal diversity between adverse parties that
arises from a single accident, where at least 25 natural persons have
either died or incurred injury in the accident at a discrete location
and, in the case of injury, the injury has resulted in damages which
exceed $50,000 per person, exclusive of interest and costs, if--
``(1) a defendant resides in a State and a substantial part
of the accident took place in another State or other location,
regardless of whether that defendant is also a resident of the
State where a substantial part of the accident took place;
``(2) any two defendants reside in different States,
regardless of whether such defendants are also residents of the
same State or States; or
``(3) substantial parts of the accident took place in
different States.
``(b) For purposes of this section--
``(1) minimal diversity exists between adverse parties if
any party is a citizen of a State and any adverse party is a
citizen of another State, a citizen or subject of a foreign
state, or a foreign state as defined in section 1603(a) of this
title;
``(2) a corporation is deemed to be a citizen of any State,
and a citizen or subject of any foreign state, in which it is
incorporated or has its principal place of business, and is
deemed to be a resident of any State in which it is
incorporated or licensed to do business or is doing business;
``(3) the term `injury' means--
``(A) physical harm to a natural person; and
``(B) physical damage to or destruction of tangible
property, but only if physical harm described in
subparagraph (A) exists;
``(4) the term `accident' means a sudden accident, or a
natural event culminating in an accident, that results in death
or injury incurred at a discrete location by at least 25
natural persons; and
``(5) the term `State' includes the District of Columbia,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories or
possessions of the United States.
``(c) In any action in a district court which is or could have been
brought, in whole or in part, under this section, any person with a
claim arising from the accident described in subsection (a) shall be
permitted to intervene as a party plaintiff in the action, even if that
person could not have brought an action in a district court as an
original matter.
``(d) A district court in which an action under this section is
pending shall promptly notify the judicial panel on multidistrict
litigation of the pendency of the action.''.
(b) A Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning
of chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new item:
``1368. Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction.''.
SEC. 3. VENUE.
Section 1391 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(g) A civil action in which jurisdiction of the district court is
based upon section 1368 of this title may be brought in any district in
which any defendant resides or in which a substantial part of the
accident giving rise to the action took place.''.
SEC. 4. MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION.
Section 1407 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(i)(1) In actions transferred under this section when
jurisdiction is or could have been based, in whole or in part, on
section 1368 of this title, the transferee district court may,
notwithstanding any other provision of this section, retain actions so
transferred for the determination of liability and punitive damages. An
action retained for the determination of liability shall be remanded to
the district court from which the action was transferred, or to the
State court from which the action was removed, for the determination of
damages, other than punitive damages, unless the court finds, for the
convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice,
that the action should be retained for the determination of damages.
``(2) Any remand under paragraph (1) shall not be effective until
60 days after the transferee court has issued an order determining
liability and has certified its intention to remand some or all of the
transferred actions for the determination of damages. An appeal with
respect to the liability determination and the choice of law
determination of the transferee court may be taken during that 60-day
period to the court of appeals with appellate jurisdiction over the
transferee court. In the event a party files such an appeal, the remand
shall not be effective until the appeal has been finally disposed of.
Once the remand has become effective, the liability determination and
the choice of law determination shall not be subject to further review
by appeal or otherwise.
``(3) An appeal with respect to determination of punitive damages
by the transferee court may be taken, during the 60-day period
beginning on the date the order making the determination is issued, to
the court of appeals with jurisdiction over the transferee court.
``(4) Any decision under this subsection concerning remand for the
determination of damages shall not be reviewable by appeal or
otherwise.
``(5) Nothing in this subsection shall restrict the authority of
the transferee court to transfer or dismiss an action on the ground of
inconvenient forum.''.
SEC. 5. REMOVAL OF ACTIONS.
Section 1441 of title 28, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (e) by striking out ``(e) The court to
which such civil action is removed'' and inserting in lieu
thereof ``(f) The court to which a civil action is removed
under this section''; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection;
(e)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this
section, a defendant in a civil action in a State court may remove the
action to the district court of the United States for the district and
division embracing the place where the action is pending if--
``(A) the action could have been brought in a United States
district court under section 1368 of this title, or
``(B) the defendant is a party to an action which is or
could have been brought, in whole or in part, under section
1368 in a United States district court and arises from the same
accident as the action in State court, even if the action to be
removed could not have been brought in a district court as an
original matter.
The removal of an action under this subsection shall be made in
accordance with section 1446 of this title, except that a notice of
removal may also be filed before trial of the action in State court
within 30 days after the date on which the defendant first becomes a
party to an action under section 1368 in a United States district court
that arises from the same accident as the action in State court, or at
a later time with leave of the district court.
``(2) Whenever an action is removed under this subsection and the
district court to which it is removed or transferred under section
1407(i) has made a liability determination requiring further
proceedings as to damages, the district court shall remand the action
to the State court from which it had been removed for the determination
of damages, unless the court finds that, for the convenience of parties
and witnesses and in the interest of justice, the action should be
retained for the determination of damages.
``(3) Any remand under paragraph (2) shall not be effective until
60 days after the district court has issued an order determining
liability and has certified its intention to remand the removed action
for the determination of damages. An appeal with respect to the
liability determination and the choice of law determination of the
district court may be taken during that 60-day period to the court of
appeals with appellate jurisdiction over the district court. In the
event a party files such an appeal, the remand shall not be effective
until the appeal has been finally disposed of. Once the remand has
become effective, the liability determination and the choice of law
determination shall not be subject to further review by appeal or
otherwise.
``(4) Any decision under this subsection concerning remand for the
determination of damages shall not be reviewable by appeal or
otherwise.
``(5) An action removed under this subsection shall be deemed to be
an action under section 1368 and an action in which jurisdiction is
based on section 1368 of this title for purposes of this section and
sections 1407, 1659, 1697, and 1785 of this title.
``(6) Nothing in this subsection shall restrict the authority of
the district court to transfer or dismiss an action on the ground of
inconvenient forum.''.
SEC. 6. CHOICE OF LAW.
(a) Determination by the Court.--Chapter 111 of title 28, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
Sec. 1659. Choice of law in multiparty, multiforum actions
``(a) In an action which is or could have been brought, in whole or
in part, under section 1368 of this title, the district court in which
the action is brought or to which it is removed shall determine the
source of the applicable substantive law, except that if an action is
transferred to another district court, the transferee court shall
determine the source of the applicable substantive law. In making this
determination, a district court shall not be bound by the choice of law
rules of any State, and the factors that the court may consider in
choosing the applicable law include--
``(1) the place of the injury;
``(2) the place of the conduct causing the injury;
``(3) the principal places of business or domiciles of the
parties;
``(4) the danger of creating unnecessary incentives for
forum shopping; and
``(5) whether the choice of law would be reasonably
foreseeable to the parties.
The factors set forth in paragraphs (1) through (5) shall be evaluated
according to their relative importance with respect to the particular
action. If good cause is shown in exceptional cases, including
constitutional reasons, the court may allow the law of more than one
State to be applied with respect to a party, claim, or other element of
an action.
``(b) The district court making the determination under subsection
(a) shall enter an order designating the single jurisdiction whose
substantive law is to be applied in all other actions under section
1368 arising from the same accident as that giving rise to the action
in which the determination is made. The substantive law of the
designated jurisdiction shall be applied to the parties and claims in
all such actions before the court, and to all other elements of each
action, except where Federal law applies or the order specifically
provides for the application of the law of another jurisdiction with
respect to a party, claim, or other element of an action.
``(c) In an action remanded to another district court or a State
court under section 1407(i)(1) or 1441(e)(2) of this title, the
district court's choice of law under subsection (b) shall continue to
apply.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning
of chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new item:
``1659. Choice of law in multiparty, multiforum actions.''.
SEC. 7. SERVICE OF PROCESS.
(a) Other Than Subpoenas.--(1) Chapter 113 of title 28, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1697. Service in multiparty, multiforum actions
``When the jurisdiction of the district court is based in whole or
in part upon section 1368 of this title, process, other than subpoenas,
may be served at any place within the United States, or anywhere
outside the United States if otherwise permitted by law.''.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 113 of title
28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new item:
``1697. Service in multiparty, multiforum actions.''.
(b) Service of Subpoenas.--(1) Chapter 117 of title 28, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1785. Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum actions
``When the jurisdiction of the district court is based in whole or
in part upon section 1368 of this title, a subpoena for attendance at a
hearing or trial may, if authorized by the court upon motion for good
cause shown, and upon such terms and conditions as the court may
impose, be served at any place within the United States, or anywhere
outside the United States if otherwise permitted by law.''.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 117 of title
28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new item:
``1785. Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum actions.''.
SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act shall apply to a civil action if
the accident giving rise to the cause of action occurred on or after
the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act. | Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal judicial code to grant Federal district courts original jurisdiction over civil actions arising out of a single accident that results in the death or injury of 25 or more natural persons, provided the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000 per person and minimal diversity of citizenship exists.
Authorizes venue in any district in which a defendant resides or in which a substantial part of the accident occurred.
Expands district court authority over such transferred actions (previously covered only pretrial proceedings) to permit joint trial of liability and punitive damage issues. Calls for remand of damage determinations (other than punitive damages), including the possibility of remand to State courts in which actions were originally filed, unless the Federal court finds that it would serve the convenience of parties and witnesses and the interests of justice to retain the damages phase of the action as well.
Permits removal of actions from State to U.S. district courts to invoke the proposed jurisdiction and to join actions within the jurisdiction pending before the Federal court. Authorizes removal before trial within 30 days of a defendant's becoming a party to a suit under this Act, or at a later time with leave of the district court. Establishes a presumption in favor of discretionary remand to State courts for damages determinations after rulings on liability.
Provides that the district court in which an action under this Act is pending shall determine the source of the applicable substantive law and is not bound by the choice of law rules of any State. Requires the responsible district court to enter an order designating the jurisdiction whose law is to be applied in all actions under this Act arising from the same incident. Identifies factors that may be relevant in such choice of law determinations.
Authorizes nationwide service of process and, upon a showing of good cause, nationwide service of subpoenas with regard to actions under this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1993"} | 3,040 | 428 | 0.528087 | 1.696264 | 0.844317 | 2.550964 | 8.082645 | 0.848485 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Fisheries Mitigation
Coordination Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The operation of dams and other water diversion
projects are for the benefit of the American public. The
construction and operation of these Federal water resource
development projects have had impacts on many water systems and
their respective fish populations, resulting in the need to
build and operate fish hatcheries to mitigate for aquatic
resources affected by these projects.
(2) In accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
(16 U.S.C. 742(a)-754), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
(16 U.S.C. 661-667(e)), the Watershed Protection and Flood
Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1001-1009), and the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347), the Service has
established policy (501 FW 2) to seek to mitigate for fish,
wildlife, and their habitats, and uses thereof, from the
effects of land and water developments.
(3) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service currently
operates nearly 40 fish hatcheries that are involved in
mitigation fishery activities related to construction and
operation of Federal water resource development projects.
(4) Mitigation fishery activities conducted by the Service
at these facilities are highly valued by the State and Indian
tribal partners, and the fishing community.
(5) Inconsistency in authorities, which now number over
200, to construct and operate Federal water resource
development projects have led to myriad mechanisms for funding
and conducting Federal mitigation fishery activities. In most
cases Federal water project sponsors fund mitigation fishery
costs. In some cases the Service expends its appropriations to
offset mitigation fishery costs.
(6) The Service is the Federal agency through which a
sponsor agency will negotiate to provide goods and services to
augment fisheries to compensate for the impact of Federal water
development projects on aquatic resources.
(7) The sponsor agency should bear the financial
responsibility for mitigation fishery costs incurred by the
Service.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
For this Act, the following definitions apply:
(1) Sponsor agency.--The term ``sponsor agency'' means the
United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of
Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority.
(2) Service.--The term ``Service'' means the United States
Fish and Wildlife Service.
(3) Mitigation fisheries.--The term ``mitigation
fisheries'' means fisheries augmented by hatchery fish to
compensate for the impacts of Federal water development
projects on aquatic resources.
(4) Mitigation fishery activities.--The term ``mitigation
fishery activities'' means rearing and stocking of native and
nonnative fish to replace or maintain harvest levels lost as a
result of Federal water resource development projects and
includes project planning and evaluation.
(5) Mitigation fishery costs.--The term ``mitigation
fishery costs'' means the expenditures necessary to operate,
maintain, and rehabilitate facilities to conduct mitigation
fishery activities, and include: personnel, transportation,
utilities, contractual services, fish feed, supplies,
equipment, routine maintenance, deferred maintenance, fish
eggs, technical support, fish health, management and
administration, planning, and evaluation.
(6) Mitigation fishery facility.--The term ``mitigation
fishery facility'' means facilities owned and operated by the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service through the National
Fish Hatchery System for the purpose, either wholly or in part,
of conducting mitigation fishery activities.
(7) Fishery mitigation plan.--The term ``fishery mitigation
plan'' refers to a resource management plan developed between
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and one or more
sponsor agencies, and in cooperation and coordination with
affected States and Indian Tribes, that describes the long-term
goals and annual targets for conducting mitigation fishery
activities. A fishery mitigation plan shall be approved in
advance by a sponsor agency and the Service.
SEC. 4. MITIGATION FISHERY COSTS.
Not later than October 1, 2007, and each October 1st thereafter, a
sponsor agency shall pay to the Service the total amount of funds
necessary to meet the mitigation fishery costs to meet objectives
described in the fishery mitigation plan for a respective water
development project. The funds to be obligated for this purpose shall
be identified in advance by the Director of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service. | National Fisheries Mitigation Coordination Act - Directs a sponsor agency (the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority) to pay to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mitigation fishery costs associated with carrying out the fishery mitigation plan for a water development project developed between the Service and one or more sponsor agencies.
Defines mitigation fishery costs as the expenditures necessary to operate, maintain, and rehabilitate facilities to conduct mitigation fishery activities, including the rearing and stocking of native and nonnative fish to replace or maintain harvest levels lost as a result of Federal water resource development projects. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To ensure the continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs."} | 975 | 147 | 0.605073 | 1.757679 | 0.758478 | 4.947826 | 7.747826 | 0.930435 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Lewis and Clark Rural Water System
Act of 1999''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Environmental enhancement.--The term ``environmental
enhancement'' means the wetland and wildlife enhancement
activities that are carried out substantially in accordance
with the environmental enhancement component of the feasibility
study.
(2) Environmental enhancement component.--The term
``environmental enhancement component'' means the proposals
described in the report entitled ``Wetlands and Wildlife
Enhancement for the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System'', dated
December 1994.
(3) Feasibility study.--The term ``feasibility study''
means the study entitled ``Feasibility Level Evaluation of a
Missouri River Regional Water Supply for South Dakota, Iowa and
Minnesota'', dated September 1993, that includes a water
conservation plan, environmental report, and environmental
enhancement component.
(4) Incremental cost.--The term ``incremental cost'' means
the cost of the savings to the project were the city of Sioux
Falls not to participate in the water supply system.
(5) Member entity.--The term ``member entity'' means a
rural water system or municipality that meets the requirements
for membership as defined by the Lewis and Clark Rural Water
System, Inc. bylaws, dated September 6, 1990.
(6) Project construction budget.--The term ``project
construction budget'' means the description of the total amount
of funds needed for the construction of the water supply
project, as contained in the feasibility study.
(7) Pumping and incidental operational requirements.--The
term ``pumping and incidental operational requirements'' means
all power requirements that are necessary for the operation of
intake facilities, pumping stations, water treatment
facilities, reservoirs, and pipelines up to the point of
delivery of water by the water supply system to each member
entity that distributes water at retail to individual users.
(8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(9) Water supply project.--
(A) In general.--The term ``water supply project''
means the physical components of the Lewis and Clark
Rural Water Project.
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``water supply project''
includes--
(i) necessary pumping, treatment, and
distribution facilities;
(ii) pipelines;
(iii) appurtenant buildings and property
rights;
(iv) electrical power transmission and
distribution facilities necessary for services
to water systems facilities; and
(v) such other pipelines, pumping plants,
and facilities as the Secretary considers
necessary and appropriate to meet the water
supply, economic, public health, and
environment needs of the member entities
(including water storage tanks, water lines,
and other facilities for the member entities).
(10) Water supply system.--The term ``water supply system''
means the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc., a nonprofit
corporation established and operated substantially in
accordance with the feasibility study.
SEC. 3. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make grants to the water
supply system for the planning and construction of the water supply
project.
(b) Service Area.--The water supply system shall provide for the
member entities safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial
water supplies, environmental enhancement, mitigation of wetland areas,
and water conservation in--
(1) Lake County, McCook County, Minnehaha County, Turner
County, Lincoln County, Clay County, and Union County, in
southeastern South Dakota;
(2) Rock County and Nobles County, in southwestern
Minnesota; and
(3) Lyon County, Sioux County, Osceola County, O'Brien
County, Dickinson County, and Clay County, in northwestern
Iowa.
(c) Amount of Grants.--Grants made available under subsection (a)
to the water supply system shall not exceed the amount of funds
authorized under section 9.
(d) Limitation on Availability of Construction Funds.--The
Secretary shall not obligate funds for the construction of the water
supply project until--
(1) the requirements of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) are met; and
(2) a final engineering report and a plan for a water
conservation program are prepared and submitted to Congress not
less than 90 days before the commencement of construction of
the water supply project.
SEC. 4. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT COMPONENT.
(a) Initial Development.--The Secretary shall make grants and other
funds available to the water supply system and other private, State,
and Federal entities, for the initial development of the environmental
enhancement component.
(b) Nonreimbursement.--Funds provided under subsection (a) shall be
nonreimbursable and nonreturnable.
SEC. 5. MITIGATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE LOSSES.
Mitigation for fish and wildlife losses incurred as a result of the
construction and operation of the water supply project shall be on an
acre-for-acre basis, based on ecological equivalency, concurrent with
project construction, as provided in the feasibility study.
SEC. 6. USE OF PICK-SLOAN POWER.
(a) In General.--From power designated for future irrigation and
drainage pumping for the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, the
Western Area Power Administration shall make available the capacity and
energy required to meet the pumping and incidental operational
requirements of the water supply project during the period beginning
May 1 and ending October 31 of each year.
(b) Conditions.--The capacity and energy described in subsection
(a) shall be made available on the following conditions:
(1) The water supply system shall be operated on a not-for-
profit basis.
(2) The water supply system shall contract to purchase the
entire electric service requirements of the project, including
the capacity and energy made available under subsection (a),
from a qualified preference power supplier that itself
purchases power from the Western Area Power Administration.
(3) The rate schedule applicable to the capacity and energy
made available under subsection (a) shall be the firm power
rate schedule of the Pick-Sloan Eastern Division of the Western
Area Power Administration in effect when the power is delivered
by the Administration to the qualified preference power
supplier.
(4) It is agreed by contract among--
(A) the Western Area Power Administration;
(B) the power supplier with which the water supply
system contracts under paragraph (2);
(C) the power supplier of the entity described in
subparagraph (B); and
(D) the water supply system;
that in the case of the capacity and energy made available
under subsection (a), the benefit of the rate schedule
described in paragraph (3) shall be passed through to the water
supply system, except that the power supplier of the water
supply system shall not be precluded from including, in the
charges of the supplier to the water system for the electric
service, the other usual and customary charges of the supplier.
SEC. 7. NO LIMITATION ON WATER PROJECTS IN STATES.
This Act does not limit the authorization for water projects in the
States of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota under law in effect on or
after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 8. WATER RIGHTS.
Nothing in this Act--
(1) invalidates or preempts State water law or an
interstate compact governing water;
(2) alters the rights of any State to any appropriated
share of the waters of any body of surface or ground water,
whether determined by past or future interstate compacts or by
past or future legislative or final judicial allocations;
(3) preempts or modifies any Federal or State law, or
interstate compact, governing water quality or disposal; or
(4) confers on any non-Federal entity the ability to
exercise any Federal right to the waters of any stream or to
any ground water resource.
SEC. 9. COST SHARING.
(a) Federal Cost Share.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall provide funds equal to 80 percent of--
(A) the amount allocated in the total project
construction budget for planning and construction of
the water supply project under section 3; and
(B) such amounts as are necessary to defray
increases in development costs reflected in appropriate
engineering cost indices after September 1, 1993.
(2) Sioux falls.--The Secretary shall provide funds for the
city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in an amount equal to 50
percent of the incremental cost to the city of participation in
the project.
(b) Non-Federal Cost Share.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
non-Federal share of the costs allocated to the water supply
system shall be 20 percent of the amounts described in
subsection (a)(1).
(2) Sioux falls.--The non-Federal cost-share for the city
of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shall be 50 percent of the
incremental cost to the city of participation in the project.
SEC. 10. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.
(a) Authorization.--At the request of the water supply system, the
Secretary may allow the Commissioner of Reclamation to provide project
construction oversight to the water supply project and environmental
enhancement component for the service area of the water supply system
described in section 3(b).
(b) Project Oversight Administration.--The amount of funds used by
the Commissioner of Reclamation for oversight described in subsection
(a) shall not exceed the amount that is equal to 1 percent of the
amount provided in the total project construction budget for the entire
project construction period.
(c) Operation and Maintenance.--The water supply system shall be
responsible for annual operation and maintenance of the project.
SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act
$223,987,700, to remain available until expended, of which not more
than $10,100,000 shall be used for the initial development of the
environmental enhancement component under section 4.
Passed the Senate November 19, 1999.
Attest:
GARY SISCO,
Secretary. | Prohibits the Secretary from obligating project funds until: (1) National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requirements are met; and (2) a final engineering report and a plan for a water conservation program are submitted to Congress.
Requires the Secretary to make grants and other funds available to the System and other private, State, and Federal entities for the initial development of the environmental enhancement component.
Specifies that mitigation for fish and wildlife losses incurred as a result of the construction and operation of the water supply project shall be on an acre-for-acre basis, based on ecological equivalency, concurrent with project construction.
Requires the Western Area Power Administration to make available the capacity and energy required to meet the pumping and incidental operational requirements of the water supply project during the period beginning May 1, and ending October 31, of each year from power designated for future irrigation and drainage pumping for the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program, on specified conditions, including that: (1) the water supply system is operated on a not-for-profit basis; (2) the water supply system contracts to purchase the entire electric service requirements of the project from a qualified preference power supplier that itself purchases power from the Administration; and (3) the rate schedule applicable to the capacity and energy made available is the firm power rate schedule of the Pick-Sloan Eastern Division of the Administration.
Specifies an 80 percent Federal share of planning, construction, and development costs of the project. Requires the Secretary to provide funds for the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, equal to 50 percent of the incremental cost of its participation in the project.
Authorizes the Secretary to allow the Bureau of Reclamation to provide project construction oversight to the water supply project and environmental enhancement component.
Makes the System responsible for the annual operation and maintenance of such project.
Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Lewis and Clark Rural Water System Act of 1999"} | 2,261 | 398 | 0.554754 | 1.680153 | 0.706679 | 6.046448 | 5.680328 | 0.964481 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Drone Safety Act''.
SEC. 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF CONSUMER DRONES.
(a) Rulemaking.--For the purpose of allowing consumer drones to be
operated without posing a danger to manned aircraft, the Administrator
shall publish a final rule not later than 18 months after the date of
the enactment of this Act containing safety requirements applicable to
the operation of consumer drones.
(b) Applicability.--The final rule required by subsection (a) shall
apply to consumer drones that--
(1) are flown for hobby or recreational use; and
(2) are not operated in accordance with a community-based
set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a
nationwide community-based organization.
(c) Requirements.--The final rule required by subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) a maximum altitude above ground level for flight of
consumer drones;
(2) circumstances or areas where flights are restricted
because of the risk of unsafe interactions with manned
aircraft, such as within an unsafe distance from an airport or
in the flight path of a manned aircraft;
(3) circumstances or areas where flights are restricted
because of the risk to persons or property on the ground, such
as within an unsafe distance from urban areas, residential
areas, electrical infrastructure, transportation
infrastructure, amusement parks, or public areas where
spectators are present;
(4) conditions that may require limitations on flight, such
as weather or time of day; and
(5) any other requirement that the Administrator determines
is necessary to minimize the risk that a consumer drone will
collide with a manned aircraft or otherwise endanger the safety
of the national airspace system or persons and property on the
ground.
SEC. 3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF CONSUMER DRONES.
(a) Rulemaking.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish a final rule
containing safety requirements applicable to consumer drones
manufactured in, imported into, or sold in the United States.
(b) Requirements.--The final rule required by subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) limitations on altitude for consumer drones, whether
through software or other technological means;
(2) a means of preventing unauthorized operation within an
unsafe distance from an airport or in protected airspace;
(3) a system that, through sensors and software or other
similar means, enables avoidance of collisions;
(4) a technological means to maintain safety in the event
that a communications link between a consumer drone and its
operator is lost or compromised, such as by ensuring that the
drone autonomously lands safely in a particular location;
(5) a requirement that a consumer drone be detectable and
identifiable to pilots and air traffic controllers, including
through the use of an identification number and a transponder
or similar technology to convey the drone's location and
altitude;
(6) a means to prevent tampering with or modification of
any system, limitation, or other safety mechanism required by
the Administrator under this section or any other provision of
law, including a means to identify any tampering or
modification that has been made;
(7) educational materials to be provided to a consumer who
purchases a consumer drone; and
(8) such other requirements as the Administrator considers
necessary to ensure the safety of the national airspace system.
(c) Updating Existing Consumer Drones.--
(1) In general.--The final rule required by subsection (a)
shall require modification, at the manufacturer's expense, of
any consumer drone that was commercially distributed before the
publication of the rule so that, to the greatest extent
practicable, such consumer drones meet the requirements
prescribed under the rule.
(2) Requirements for consumer drones that cannot be fully
updated.--If any consumer drone cannot be modified as described
in paragraph (1), the Administrator may authorize the operation
of the consumer drone in accordance with subsection (d).
(3) Notification.--The final rule required by subsection
(a) shall include provisions to publicize and notify the owners
of consumer drones of the modifications required by paragraph
(1) and of the manufacturer's responsibility to pay for the
modifications.
(d) Limited Exemptions Permitted.--In the final rule required by
subsection (a), the Administrator may exempt a type of consumer drone,
by virtue of its size, weight, operational capabilities, technological
capabilities, or other characteristic, from a requirement under
subsection (b) only if--
(1) complying with that requirement is technologically
infeasible or cost-prohibitive for the type of consumer drone;
(2) exempting the type of consumer drone from the
requirement does not create a hazard to users of the national
airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national
security;
(3) the Administrator establishes requirements for the safe
operation of the consumer drone in the national airspace
system; and
(4) the Administrator makes a determination under section
4(b) with respect to such exemption.
SEC. 4. SAFETY DETERMINATION REQUIRED TO AUTHORIZE OPERATION OF
CONSUMER DRONES.
(a) Codification of Existing Federal Aviation Administration
Policy.--No person may operate a consumer drone in the national
airspace system without specific authority from the Federal Aviation
Administration.
(b) Safety Determination Required Before Issuance of Specific
Authority.--The Administrator may not provide any form of specific
authority for the operation of a consumer drone in the national
airspace system without--
(1) making a determination, following an evaluation of all
foreseeable safety or operational risks, including risks
arising from potential malfunctions, that providing such
authority does not endanger the safety of the national airspace
system or any individual; and
(2) documenting that determination and the reasons for that
determination in writing.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to terminate any specific authority provided by the
Administrator.
SEC. 5. CLARIFICATIONS OF AGENCY AUTHORITY.
(a) Clarification of Enforcement Authority.--
(1) Civil penalties.--The Administrator may impose a civil
penalty under section 46301 of title 49, United States Code,
for a violation of this Act or a regulation prescribed or order
or specific authority issued under this Act in the same manner
and to the same extent as the Administrator may impose a
penalty under such section 46301 for a violation of chapter 447
of such title (other than a violation of sections 44719 through
44723 of such chapter).
(2) Rule of construction with respect to existing
authority.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to
limit the authority of the Administrator to pursue an
enforcement action for a violation of this Act, a regulation
prescribed or order or authority issued under this Act, or any
other applicable provision of law or regulation.
(b) Sunset of Prior Specific Authority.--Beginning on the date that
is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Federal
Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 91-57, issued June 9, 1981,
shall not be construed to authorize the operation of any consumer drone
for recreational or hobby purposes that does not comply with the
standards specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 336(a) of
the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95; 49
U.S.C. 40101 note).
(c) Import Enforcement.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection may use existing authority to enforce restrictions on
the importation of consumer drones into the United States pursuant to
the final rule required by section 3(a).
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed
to limit the authority of the Administrator to regulate the operation
of consumer drones or to pursue enforcement action against persons
operating consumer drones who endanger the safety of the national
airspace system.
SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
(2) Automatic stabilization system.--
(A) In general.--The term ``automatic stabilization
system'' means any system that has the capability to
maintain stable flight (such as maintaining hover
altitude, heading, or altitude control) without an
operator providing control input, such as a system that
coordinates the operation of any combination of--
(i) elements of the propulsion system of an
aircraft, including any rotor or propeller; or
(ii) the flight control surfaces of an
aircraft, including any aileron, elevator,
rudder, spoiler, flap, slat, or air brake.
(B) Inclusion.--Any rotorcraft utilizing 4 rotors
and any aircraft that is capable of autonomous flight
shall be considered to be using an automatic
stabilization system.
(3) Civil.--The term ``civil'', with respect to an unmanned
aircraft system, means that the unmanned aircraft is not a
public aircraft (as defined in section 40102 of title 49,
United States Code).
(4) Consumer drone.--
(A) In general.--The term ``consumer drone'' means
a civil unmanned aircraft or a civil unmanned aircraft
system that--
(i) is--
(I) equipped with an automatic
stabilization system; or
(II) capable of providing a video
signal allowing operation beyond the
visual line of sight of the operator;
(ii) is manufactured and intended for
commercial distribution; and
(iii) weighs 55 pounds or less or is
certified as described in section 336(a)(3) of
the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
(Public Law 112-95; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note).
(B) Inclusion.--The term ``consumer drone''
includes a kit of component parts that would be a
consumer drone if the kit were assembled prior to
commercial distribution.
(5) Nationwide community-based organization.--The term
``nationwide community-based organization'' means a membership-
based association that--
(A) represents the aeromodeling community within
the United States;
(B) provides its members a comprehensive set of
safety guidelines that underscore safe aeromodeling
operations within the national airspace system and the
protection and safety of the general public on the
ground;
(C) develops and maintains mutually supportive
programming with educational institutions, government
entities, and other aviation associations; and
(D) acts as a liaison with government agencies and
as an advocate for its members.
(6) Protected airspace.--The term ``protected airspace''
includes the following types of airspace:
(A) Special use airspace under part 73 of title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding
similar regulation or ruling), including prohibited
airspace under subpart C of such part.
(B) Any other airspace the Administrator considers
appropriate.
(7) Specific authority.--The term ``specific authority''
means a certificate of authorization, special airworthiness
certificate, authorization issued under section 333 of the FAA
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95; 49
U.S.C. 40101 note), rule, regulation, policy statement,
advisory circular, or any other form of permit or authorization
issued by the Federal Aviation Administration for operation of
a consumer drone in the national airspace system, including--
(A) Federal Aviation Administrator Advisory
Circular 91-57 (relating to model aircraft operating
standards) and subsequent versions thereof;
(B) the notice of policy on unmanned aircraft
operations in the national airspace system of the
Federal Aviation Administration (Docket No. FAA-2006-
25714); or
(C) the notice of interpretation of the special
rule for model aircraft of the Federal Aviation
Administration (Docket No. FAA-2014-0396).
(8) Unmanned aircraft; unmanned aircraft system.--The terms
``unmanned aircraft'' and ``unmanned aircraft system'' have the
meanings given those terms in section 331 of the FAA
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95; 49
U.S.C. 40101 note).
SEC. 7. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
Section 336(a)(2) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
(Public Law 112-95; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended by inserting ``(as
defined in section 6 of the Consumer Drone Safety Act)'' after
``nationwide community-based organization''. | Consumer Drone Safety Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to publish a final rule containing safety requirements for the operation of consumer drones. The final rule shall apply to consumer drones that are: flown for hobby or recreational use, and not operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization. The final rule shall also contain requirements that include: a maximum altitude for flight of consumer drones, circumstances or areas where flights are restricted because of risk of unsafe interactions with manned aircraft and to persons or property on the ground, and conditions that may require limitations on flight (such as weather or time of day). The FAA must also publish a final rule applicable to the manufacturing of consumer drones. This rule shall require modification, at the manufacturer's expense, of existing consumer drones so that they meet the rule's requirements. The FAA may exempt from the rule applicable to manufacturers certain types of consumer drones if certain conditions concerning feasibility, cost, and safety are met. No person may operate a consumer drone in the national airspace system without specific authority from the FAA. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection may use existing authority to enforce restrictions on the importation of consumer drones into the United States. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Consumer Drone Safety Act"} | 2,793 | 281 | 0.745988 | 2.140389 | 0.956558 | 4.714286 | 9.912698 | 0.928571 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Medicare Subvention
Demonstration Project Act''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT.
(a) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
(1) Medicare-eligible veteran.--The term ``medicare-
eligible veteran'' means a veteran who--
(A) is entitled to hospital insurance benefits
under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq.); and
(B) is enrolled in the supplementary medical
insurance program under part B of such title (42 U.S.C.
1395j et seq.).
(2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given
that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code.
(3) Veteran integrated service network.--The term ``Veteran
Integrated Service Network'' means a field component of the
Veterans Health Administration that--
(A) is based on a geographic area which encompasses
a population of veteran beneficiaries and is defined on
the basis of natural patient referral patterns; and
(B) provides health care through strategic
alliances among Department of Veterans Affairs medical
centers, clinics, and other sites.
(4) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Health and
Human Services acting jointly.
(b) Establishment of Demonstration Project.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall jointly
establish a demonstration project to provide the Department of
Veterans Affairs with reimbursement, in accordance with this
section, from the medicare program under title XVIII of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) for health care
services provided to medicare-eligible veterans who participate
in the demonstration project and receive the health care
services through a managed care plan established by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs under subsection (f).
(2) Location of demonstration project.--The Secretaries
shall conduct the demonstration project in not more than three
Veteran Integrated Service Networks.
(3) Duration.--The Secretaries shall conduct the
demonstration project during the three-year period beginning on
January 1, 1997.
(c) Expansion of Demonstration Project.--The Secretaries shall
include in the demonstration project a provision for expanding the
demonstration project to incorporate health care services provided to
medicare-eligible veterans under fee-for-service arrangements if the
Secretaries determine that such expansion of the demonstration project
is feasible and advisable.
(d) Payment to Department of Veterans Affairs.--
(1) Payment required.--The Secretary of Health and Human
Services shall make monthly payments to the Department of
Veterans Affairs from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund
and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund
(allocated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
between each Trust Fund based on the relative weight that
benefits from each Trust Fund contribute to the required
payment) in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the amount
determined under subsection (b) for each medicare-eligible
veteran enrolled during the year in a managed care plan
established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under
subsection (f), but only if such veteran's enrollment is in
excess of the minimum enrollment number determined under
subsection (e)(1) for the geographic region.
(2) Amount determined.--The amount determined under
paragraph (1) is an amount equal to 93 percent of the average
adjusted per capita cost determined under section 1876(a)(4) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395mm(a)(4)) for the year.
(e) Establishment of Minimum and Maximum Enrollment Levels.--
(1) Minimum.--Based on the best available data, the
Secretaries shall establish a minimum enrollment number of
medicare-eligible veterans who are required to enroll in a
managed care plan established by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs under subsection (f) during a year for each Veteran
Integrated Service Network in which the demonstration project
is conducted before the Department of Veterans Affairs may
receive payment under subsection (d).
(2) Maximum.--The Secretaries shall establish a maximum
number of medicare-eligible veterans for which payment may be
made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under
subsection (a).
(3) Determination of baseline costs.--Before the
establishment of the demonstration project, the Secretaries
shall establish the minimum and maximum enrollment numbers so
that--
(A) the expenditures by the Department of Veterans
Affairs for such number of medicare-eligible veterans
is equivalent to the projected expenditures that would
have been made by the Department for such veterans if
the demonstration project had not been established; and
(B) the cost to the medicare program under the
demonstration project does not exceed the cost that the
medicare program would otherwise incur with respect to
the medicare-eligible veterans participating in the
demonstration project in the absence of the project.
(f) Establishment of Managed Health-Care Plan.--
(1) Establishment.--As part of the demonstration project,
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and operate a
managed health-care plan through which medicare-eligible
veterans who participate in the demonstration project shall
receive health care. The plan shall be operated by or through a
Department of Veterans Affairs health-care facility or group of
facilities and may include the provision of health services
through other public or private entities under arrangements
made between that Department facility or group of facilities
and the other public or private entity concerned. The managed
health care plan shall be established and operated in
conformance with standards prescribed by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs after consultation with the Secretary of
Health and Human Services.
(2) Enrollment fee waiver.--The Secretary of Veterans
Affairs shall waive any enrollment fee applicable to any
medicare-eligible veteran enrolled in the managed care plan
under paragraph (1) for whom reimbursement is provided under
subsection (e).
(3) Treatment of payments.--Payments received under
subsection (e) with respect to care or services provided to a
veteran enrolled in the health-care plan under this subsection
shall be credited to the applicable Department of Veterans
Affairs medical appropriation and shall be used to pay for the
costs of furnishing care and services under paragraph (1).
(g) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than 15 months after the
establishment of the demonstration project, and then not later than 90
days after the end of the demonstration project, the Secretaries shall
submit to Congress a report containing the following:
(1) The number of medicare-eligible veterans opting to
participate in the demonstration project established under this
section instead of receiving health benefits through another
health insurance plan (including through the medicare program
or other health care options of the Veterans Health
Administration).
(2) An analysis of whether, and in what manner, easier
access to the Veterans Health Administration affects the number
of medicare-eligible veterans receiving health benefits under
the medicare program.
(3) A list of the health insurance plans and programs that
were the primary payers for medicare-eligible veterans during
the year prior to their participation in the demonstration
project and the distribution of their previous enrollment in
such plans and programs.
(4) An identification of cost-shifting (if any) among
medical care programs as a result of the demonstration project
and a description of the nature of any such cost-shifting.
(5) An analysis of how the demonstration project affects
the overall accessibility of the Veterans Health Administration
and the amount of space available for point-of-service care and
a description of the unintended effects (if any) upon the
normal treatment priority system.
(6) A description of the difficulties (if any) experienced
by the Department of Veterans Affairs in managing the
demonstration project.
(7) A description of the effects of the demonstration
project on readiness and training of facilities of the Veterans
Health Administration and the probable effects of the project
on overall Veterans Health Administration medical readiness and
training.
(8) A description of the effects that the demonstration
project, if permanent, would be expected to have on the overall
budget of the Veterans Health Administration and the budgets of
individual treatment facilities.
(9) An analysis of whether the demonstration project
affects the cost to the Department of Veterans Affairs of
prescription drugs or the accessibility, availability, and cost
of such drugs to veterans.
(h) Review by Comptroller General.--Not later than December 31 each
year in which the demonstration project is conducted, the Comptroller
General shall determine and submit to the Secretaries and Congress a
report on the extent, if any, to which the costs of the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs under the demonstration project and the costs of the
Secretary of Health and Human Services under the medicare program have
increased as a result of the project.
(i) Demonstration Project Adjustments Following Review.--Based on
the review prepared under subsection (h), the Secretaries shall modify
the demonstration project at the end of each year to correct for any
discrepancy between cost targets and actual spending under the
demonstration project. From funds available to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs for the Veterans Health Administration, the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs shall reimburse the Secretary of Health and Human
Services for any excess costs incurred by the medicare program in
violation of subsection (e)(3)(B). | Veterans Medicare Subvention Demonstration Project Act - Directs the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) to jointly establish a demonstration project to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs with reimbursement, under provisions of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, for health care services provided to certain Medicare-eligible veterans. Requires the Secretaries to conduct the project: (1) in not more than three Veterans Integrated Service Networks; and (2) during the three-year period beginning on January 1, 1997.
Requires the Secretaries to include a provision for expanding the project to incorporate health care services provided to Medicare-eligible veterans under fee-for-service arrangements if the Secretaries determine that such expansion is feasible and advisable.
Directs the HHS Secretary to make monthly payments to the Department from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund (HHS trust funds) representing appropriate reimbursement amounts. Provides for the determination of such amounts.
Directs the Secretaries to: (1) establish a minimum and maximum enrollment level for veteran participants in the project; and (2) determine baseline costs of such care and coverage.
Directs the VA Secretary to: (1) establish and operate a managed health-care plan through which Medicare-eligible veterans who participate in the project receive health care; and (2) waive any enrollment fee for such participants.
Directs the Secretaries to report to the Congress concerning specified project participation, findings, and results. Directs the Comptroller General, for each year of the project, to report to the Secretaries and the Congress on the extent to which the costs of the Secretaries have increased as a result of the project. Requires the Secretaries to modify the project following such reviews to correct any discrepancies between project cost targets and actual spending. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Veterans Medicare Subvention Demonstration Project Act"} | 2,023 | 396 | 0.661484 | 1.992646 | 0.76098 | 3.769444 | 5.238889 | 0.897222 |
of Disapproval.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (b)(2),
the debt limit shall not be increased under this section if,
within 15 calendar days after Congress receives the
certification described in subsection (a)(1) (regardless of
whether Congress is in session), there is enacted into law a
joint resolution disapproving the President's exercise of
authority with respect to such increase.
``(2) Contents of joint resolution.--For the purpose of
this section, the term `joint resolution' means only a joint
resolution--
``(A) that is introduced between the date a
certification described in subsection (a)(1) is
received and 3 calendar days after that date;
``(B) which does not have a preamble;
``(C) the title of which is only as follows: `Joint
resolution relating to the disapproval of the
President's exercise of authority to increase the debt
limit, as submitted under section 3101B of title 31,
United States Code, on ______.' (with the blank
containing the date of such submission); and
``(D) the matter after the resolving clause of
which is only as follows: `That Congress disapproves of
the President's exercise of authority to increase the
debt limit, as exercised pursuant to the certification
submitted under section 3101B(a) of title 31, United
States Code, on ______.' (with the blank containing the
date of such submission).
``(d) Expedited Consideration in House of Representatives.--
``(1) Reconvening.--Upon receipt of a certification
described in subsection (a)(1), the Speaker, if the House would
otherwise be adjourned, shall notify the Members of the House
that, pursuant to this section, the House shall convene not
later than the second calendar day after receipt of such
certification.
``(2) Reporting and discharge.--Any committee of the House
of Representatives to which a joint resolution is referred
shall report it to the House without amendment not later than 5
calendar days after the date of introduction of the joint
resolution. If a committee fails to report the joint resolution
within that period, the committee shall be discharged from
further consideration of the joint resolution and the joint
resolution shall be referred to the appropriate calendar.
``(3) Proceeding to consideration.--After each committee
authorized to consider a joint resolution reports it to the
House or has been discharged from its consideration, it shall
be in order, not later than the sixth day after introduction of
the joint resolution, to move to proceed to consider the joint
resolution in the House. All points of order against the motion
are waived. Such a motion shall not be in order after the House
has disposed of a motion to proceed on a joint resolution
addressing a particular submission. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without
intervening motion. The motion shall not be debatable. A motion
to reconsider the vote by which the motion is disposed of shall
not be in order.
``(4) Consideration.--The joint resolution shall be
considered as read. All points of order against the joint
resolution and against its consideration are waived. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint
resolution to its passage without intervening motion except 2
hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the proponent
and an opponent. An amendment to the joint resolution or a
motion to reconsider the vote on passage of the joint
resolution shall not be in order.
``(e) Expedited Procedure in Senate.--
``(1) Reconvening.--Upon receipt of a certification under
subsection (a)(1), if the Senate has adjourned or recessed for
more than 2 days, the majority leader of the Senate, after
consultation with the minority leader of the Senate, shall
notify the Members of the Senate that, pursuant to this
section, the Senate shall convene not later than the second
calendar day after receipt of such message.
``(2) Placement on calendar.--Upon introduction in the
Senate, a joint resolution shall be immediately placed on the
calendar.
``(3) Floor consideration.--
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding rule XXII of the
Standing Rules of the Senate, it is in order at any
time during the period beginning on the day after the
date on which Congress receives a certification under
subsection (a)(1) and ending on the sixth day after the
date of introduction of a joint resolution (even though
a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed
to) to move to proceed to the consideration of the
joint resolution, and all points of order against the
joint resolution (and against consideration of the
joint resolution) are waived. The motion to proceed is
not debatable. The motion is not subject to a motion to
postpone. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the
motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in
order. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of
the resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall
remain the unfinished business until disposed of.
``(B) Consideration.--Consideration of the joint
resolution, and on all debatable motions and appeals in
connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than
10 hours, which shall be divided equally between the
majority and minority leaders or their designees. A
motion further to limit debate is in order and not
debatable. An amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or
a motion to proceed to the consideration of other
business, or a motion to recommit the joint resolution
is not in order.
``(C) Vote on passage.--If the Senate has voted to
proceed to a joint resolution, the vote on passage of
the joint resolution shall occur immediately following
the conclusion of consideration of the joint
resolution, and a single quorum call at the conclusion
of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules
of the Senate.
``(D) Rulings of the chair on procedure.--Appeals
from the decisions of the Chair relating to the
application of the rules of the Senate, as the case may
be, to the procedure relating to a joint resolution
shall be decided without debate.
``(f) Amendment Not in Order.--A joint resolution of disapproval
considered pursuant to this section shall not be subject to amendment
in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
``(g) Coordination With Action by Other House.--
``(1) In general.--If, before passing the joint resolution,
one House receives from the other a joint resolution--
``(A) the joint resolution of the other House shall
not be referred to a committee; and
``(B) the procedure in the receiving House shall be
the same as if no joint resolution had been received
from the other House, except that the vote on final
passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other
House.
``(2) Treatment of joint resolution of other house.--If the
Senate fails to introduce or consider a joint resolution under
this section, the joint resolution of the House shall be
entitled to expedited floor procedures under this section.
``(3) Treatment of companion measures.--If, following
passage of the joint resolution in the Senate, the Senate
receives the companion measure from the House of
Representatives, the companion measure shall not be debatable.
``(4) Consideration after passage.--
``(A) In general.--If Congress passes a joint
resolution, the period beginning on the date the
President is presented with the joint resolution and
ending on the date the President signs, allows to
become law without his signature, or vetoes and returns
the joint resolution (but excluding days when either
House is not in session) shall be disregarded in
computing the calendar day period described in
subsection (b)(1) or subsection (c)(1).
``(B) Debate.--Debate on a veto message in the
Senate under this section shall be 1 hour equally
divided between the majority and minority leaders or
their designees.
``(5) Veto override.--If within the calendar day period
described in subsection (c)(1), Congress overrides a veto of a
joint resolution, except as provided in subsection (b)(2), the
limit on debt provided in section 3101(b) shall not be raised
under this section.
``(h) Rules of House of Representatives and Senate.--This
subsection and subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) are enacted by
Congress--
``(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate
and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is
deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but
applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in
that House in the case of a joint resolution, and it supersedes
other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with
such rules; and
``(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of
either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the
procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and
to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that
House.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 31 of
title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 3101A the following:
``3101B. Additional Presidential modification of the debt ceiling.''. | Pay Our Bills Act This bill permits the President to increase the statutory debt limit unless two-thirds of Congress votes to disapprove the increase. If the President certifies to Congress that the debt is within $100 billion of the limit and a specified amount of further borrowing is necessary to meet existing commitments, the Department of the Treasury may borrow the specified amount unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted within 15 days after Congress receives the certification. The debt limit is suspended from the date the President submits the certification to Congress until the earlier of: (1) 15 days after Congress receives the certification, or (2) enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval. After the suspension period ends, the limit is increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period. Congress must consider a joint resolution of disapproval using expedited legislative procedures specified in the bill. If the resolution is approved by Congress, the President may veto the resolution. If Congress votes to override the veto with a two-thirds vote of each chamber, the debt limit may not be increased, except as required during the suspension period. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Pay Our Bills Act"} | 2,085 | 244 | 0.623444 | 1.739851 | 0.71444 | 1.555556 | 9.069444 | 0.731481 |
SECTION 1. CREDIT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS.
(a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to nonrefundable
personal credits) is amended by inserting after section 25A the
following new section:
``SEC. 25B. PURCHASE OF PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE BY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER.
``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual who is a
first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the United States
during any taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the
tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to 10
percent of the purchase price of the residence.
``(b) Limitations.--
``(1) Maximum credit.--The credit allowed under subsection
(a) shall not exceed $6,500.
``(2) Limitation to one residence.--The credit under this
section shall be allowed with respect to only one residence of
the taxpayer.
``(3) Married individuals filing jointly.--In the case of a
husband and wife who file a joint return, the credit under this
section is allowable only if both the husband and wife are
first-time homebuyers, and the amount specified under paragraph
(1) shall apply to the joint return.
``(4) Married individuals filing separately.--In the case
of a married individual filing a separate return, the credit
under this section is allowable only if the individual is a
first-time homebuyer, and subsection (a) shall be applied by
substituting `$3,250' for `$6,500'.
``(5) Other taxpayers.--If 2 or more individuals who are
not married purchase a principal residence, the amount of the
credit allowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated among
such individuals in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe,
except that the total amount of the credits allowed to all such
individuals shall not exceed $6,500.
``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
``(1) First-time homebuyer.--
``(A) In general.--The term `first-time homebuyer'
means any individual is such individual (and if
married, such individual's spouse) had no present
ownership interest in a principal residence in the
United States during the 3-year period ending on the
date of the purchase of the principal residence to
which this section applies.
``(B) One-time only.--If an individual is treated
as a first-time homebuyer with respect to any principal
residence, such individual may not be treated as a
first-time homebuyer with respect to any other
principal residence.
``(2) Principal residence.--The term `principal residence'
has the same meaning as when used in section 121.
``(3) Purchase and purchase price.--The terms `purchase'
and `purchase price' have the meanings provided by section
1400C(e).
``(d) Carryforward of Unused Credit.--If the credit allowable under
subsection (a) for any taxable year exceeds the limitation imposed by
section 26(a) for such taxable year reduced by the sum of the credits
allowable under this subpart (other than this section), such excess
shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit
allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year.
``(e) Reporting.--If the Secretary requires information reporting
under section 6045 by a person described in subsection (e)(2) thereof
to verify the eligibility of taxpayers for the credit allowable by this
section, the exception provided by section 6045(e)(5) shall not apply.
``(f) Denial of Double Benefit.--No credit shall be allowed under
subsection (a) if the credit under section 1400C is allowed.
``(g) Basis Adjustment.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit
is allowed under this section with respect to the purchase of any
residence, the basis of such residence shall be reduced by the amount
of the credit so allowed.
``(h) Property to Which Section Applies.--The provisions of this
section apply to a principal residence if the taxpayer enters into, on
or after June 1, 2001, and before June 1, 2002, a binding contract to
purchase the residence, and purchases and occupies the residence before
January 1, 2003.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Subsection (a) of section 1016 of such Code (relating
to general rule for adjustments to basis) is amended by
striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (26), by striking the
period at the end of paragraph (27) and inserting ``, and'',
and by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph:
``(28) in the case of a residence with respect to which a
credit was allowed under section 25B, to the extent provided in
section 25B(g).''.
(2) Subsection (c) of section 23 of such Code is amended by
striking ``section 1400C'' and inserting ``sections 25B and
1400C''.
(3) Subparagraph (C) of section 25(e)(1) of such Code is
amended by striking ``sections 23 and'' and inserting
``sections 23, 25B, and 1400C''.
(4) Subsection (d) of section 1400C of such Code is amended
by inserting ``and section 25B'' after ``other than this
section''.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of
part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 25A the following new
item:
``Sec. 25B. Purchase of principal
residence by first-time
homebuyer.''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2000. | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a first-time homebuyer who purchases a principal residence a tax credit of ten percent of the purchase price of such residence. Limits the credit to $6,500. Requires married individuals filing jointly to both be first-time homebuyers. Makes this credit applicable to a principal residence only if the taxpayer enters into, on or after June 1, 2001, and before June 1, 2002, a binding contract to purchase the residence, and purchases and occupies the residence before January 1, 2003. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer."} | 1,342 | 120 | 0.591897 | 1.576344 | 0.524423 | 6.653465 | 11.831683 | 0.930693 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Native American Indian Education
Act''.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this Act to ensure that Federal funding is
provided to support and sustain the longstanding Federal mandate
requiring colleges and States to waive, in certain circumstances,
tuition charges for Native American Indian students they admit to an
undergraduate college program, including the waiver of tuition charges
for Indian students who are not residents of the State in which the
college is located.
SEC. 3. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Native American-serving nontribal college institutions
have a valuable supplemental role to that provided by tribally
controlled community colleges in making available educational
opportunities to Native American Indian students.
(2) Some four-year Native American-serving nontribal
college institutions provide tuition-free education, with the
support of the State in which they are located, as mandated by
Federal statute, to hundreds of Native American Indian students
in fulfillment of a condition under which the United States
provided land and facilities for such colleges to a State or
college.
(3) The value of the Native student tuition waiver benefits
contributed by these colleges and the States which support them
today far exceeds the value of the original grant of land and
facilities.
(4) The ongoing financial burden of meeting this Federal
mandate to provide tuition-free education to Indian students is
no longer equitably shared among the States and colleges
because it does not distinguish between Indian students who are
residents of the State or of another State.
(5) Native student tuition waiver benefits are now at risk
of being terminated by severe budget constraints being
experienced by these colleges and the States which support
them.
SEC. 4. STATE RELIEF FROM FEDERAL MANDATE.
(a) Amount of Payment.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), for
fiscal year 2016 and each succeeding fiscal year, the Secretary
of Education shall pay to any eligible college an amount equal
to the charges for tuition for all Indian students who are not
residents of the State in which the college is located and who
are enrolled in the college for the academic year ending before
the beginning of such fiscal year.
(2) Eligible colleges.--For purposes of this section, an
eligible college is any four-year Native American-serving
nontribal institution of higher education which provides
tuition-free education as mandated by Federal statute, with the
support of the State in which it is located, to Native American
Indian students in fulfillment of a condition under which the
college or State received its original grant of land and
facilities from the United States.
(3) Limitation.--The amount paid to any college for each
fiscal year under paragraph (1) may not exceed the lower of the
following amounts:
(A) The amount equal to the charges for tuition for
all Indian students of that college who were not
residents of the State in which the college is located
and who were enrolled in the college for academic year
2014-2015.
(B) $15,000,000.
(b) Treatment of Payment.--Any amounts received by a college under
this section shall be treated as a reimbursement from the State in
which the college is located, and shall be considered as provided in
fulfillment of any Federal mandate upon the State to admit Indian
students free of charge of tuition.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed
to relieve any State from any mandate it may have under Federal law to
reimburse a college for each academic year--
(1) with respect to Indian students enrolled in the college
who are not residents of the State in which the college is
located, any amount of charges for tuition for such students
that exceeds the amount received under this section for such
academic year; and
(2) with respect to Indian students enrolled in the college
who are residents of the State in which the college is located,
an amount equal to the charges for tuition for such students
for such academic year.
(d) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``Indian students''
includes reference to the term ``Indian pupils'' as that term has been
utilized in Federal statutes imposing a mandate upon any college or
State to provide tuition-free education to Native American Indian
students in fulfillment of a condition under which it received its
original grant of land and facilities from the United States.
(e) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as
may be necessary to carry out this section.
SEC. 5. OFFSET.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of all
available unobligated funds, $15,000,000 in appropriated discretionary
funds are hereby rescinded.
(b) Implementation.--The Director of the Office of Management and
Budget shall determine and identify from which appropriation accounts
the rescission under subsection (a) shall apply and the amount of such
rescission that shall apply to each such account. Not later than 60
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget shall submit a report to the Secretary
of the Treasury and Congress of the accounts and amounts determined and
identified for rescission under the preceding sentence.
(c) Exception.--This section shall not apply to the unobligated
funds of--
(1) the Department of the Interior for the postsecondary
education of Native American Indian students;
(2) the Department of Defense;
(3) the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(4) the Department of Education. | Native American Indian Education Act Directs the Department of Education to pay four-year Native American-serving nontribal institutions of higher education the out-of-state tuition of their Indian students if those schools are required to provide a tuition-free education, with the support of their state, to Indian students in fulfillment of a condition under which the college or state received its original grant of land and facilities from the federal government. Prohibits the amount paid to any such college from exceeding the lower of the following amounts: (1) the charges for tuition for the Indian students of that college who were non-residents of the state in which the college is located and who were enrolled in the college for academic year 2014-2015, or (2) $15 million. Treats such payments as reimbursements to such institutions from their states. Rescinds unobligated discretionary appropriations to offset the costs of this program. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Native American Indian Education Act"} | 1,172 | 190 | 0.691716 | 1.891799 | 0.78834 | 4.405714 | 6.548571 | 0.874286 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Interests in Rural Highways
Act of 1997''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) a national surface transportation system that includes
a national network of highways and that provides for efficient
and safe interstate travel in every State is vital to the
economic and social well-being of the United States;
(2) Federal policy for allocating resources to maintain an
efficient and safe national surface transportation system
should reflect the unique needs and circumstances of each
State's ability to participate in the transportation system;
(3) low-density States that comprise large geographic land
areas--
(A) bear unique financial burdens in maintaining
their share of the national surface transportation
system; and
(B) typically support higher per-mile costs of
maintaining highways and contribute more per capita to
the Highway Trust Fund than other States;
(4) many rural States have to maintain large highway
systems, which provide interstate access between major
population centers, but have small local populations to support
their highways;
(5) since the approval and implementation of the North
American Free Trade Agreement, many rural States along the
northern border of the United States have experienced increased
use of, and demands on, their share of the national surface
transportation system due to increased international trade
activities;
(6) Federal funding for surface transportation should
include adjustments that reflect reasonable and appropriate
resource allocations to ensure that rural, low-density States
that comprise large geographic land areas can adequately
participate in the national surface transportation system; and
(7) contributions from all States permit the Federal
Government to provide support for essential intermodal national
priorities, such as a national system of highways, mass
transit, maritime activities, airports and air service, and
passenger rail service.
SEC. 3. MINIMUM HIGHWAY FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF STATES.
Section 157(a)(4) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``In fiscal'' and inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--In fiscal''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Low-density, large-geographic-area states.--
``(i) Definition of eligible state.--In
this subparagraph, the term `eligible State'
means a State that--
``(I) has a population density of
less than 25 individuals per square
mile; and
``(II) comprises a land area of
10,000 square miles or more.
``(ii) Historical apportionments.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for
fiscal year 1998 and each fiscal year
thereafter, the Secretary shall increase the
amount of funds that, but for this clause,
would be apportioned to an eligible State under
section 104(b)(3) so that each eligible State
receives not less of the apportioned and
allocated funds described in section 1015(a)(1)
of the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act of 1991 (23 U.S.C. 104 note; 105
Stat. 1943) (as in effect on October 1, 1996)
than the percentage listed for the State in
section 1015(a)(2) of that Act (as in effect on
October 1, 1996).
``(iii) Set-aside.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, on October 1 of fiscal
year 1998 and each fiscal year thereafter, the
Secretary shall--
``(I) before making any funds
available out of the Highway Trust Fund
(other than the Mass Transit Account)
for the fiscal year, set aside from the
amounts authorized to be appropriated
out of the Highway Trust Fund (other
than the Mass Transit Account) for the
fiscal year an amount equal to 1.25
percent of the funds that were made
available out of the Highway Trust Fund
(other than the Mass Transit Account)
for the preceding fiscal year;
``(II) after making any increase
for an eligible State necessary to
carry out clause (ii), allocate 50
percent of the amount set aside under
subclause (I) among eligible States in
the ratio that--
``(aa) the number of miles
of highways on the National
Highway System in the eligible
State; bears to
``(bb) the number of miles
of highways on the National
Highway System in all eligible
States; and
``(III) after making any increase
for an eligible State necessary to
carry out clause (ii), allocate 50
percent of the amount set aside under
subclause (I) among eligible States in
the ratio that--
``(aa) the number of
vehicle miles traveled on the
National Highway System in the
eligible State during the
latest 1-year-period for which
data are available; bears to
``(bb) the number of
vehicle miles traveled on the
National Highway System in all
eligible States during the
latest 1-year-period for which
data are available.''. | National Interests in Rural Highways Act of 1997 - Amends Federal highway provisions to direct the Secretary of Transportation, for FY 1998 and thereafter, to increase and set aside an additional amount of Federal highway funds for allocation (according to a specified formula) to States that: (1) have population densities of fewer than 25 individuals per square mile; and (2) comprise a land area of 10,000 square miles or more. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "National Interests in Rural Highways Act of 1997"} | 1,063 | 89 | 0.546699 | 1.420345 | 0.344704 | 2.329268 | 12.695122 | 0.865854 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Full
Disclosure Act''.
SEC. 2. REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES.
(a) Fannie Mae.--
(1) Mortgage-backed securities.--Section 304(d) of the
Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C.
1719(d)) is amended by striking the fourth sentence and
inserting the following new sentence: ``Securities issued by
the corporation under this subsection shall not be exempt
securities within the meaning of the laws administered by the
Securities and Exchange Commission.''
(2) Subordinate obligations.--Section 304(e) of the Federal
National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1719(e))
is amended by striking the fourth sentence and inserting the
following new sentence: ``Obligations issued by the corporation
under this subsection shall not be exempt securities within the
meaning of the laws administered by the Securities and Exchange
Commission.''
(3) Securities.--Section 311 of the Federal National
Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1723c) is amended--
(A) in the section header, by striking
``association'';
(B) by inserting ``(a) in general.--'' after ``sec.
311.'';
(C) in the second sentence, by inserting ``by the
Association'' after ``issued''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(b) Treatment of Corporation Securities.--
``(1) In general.--Any stock, obligations, securities,
participations, or other instruments issued or guaranteed by
the corporation pursuant to this title shall not be exempt
securities within the meaning of the laws administered by the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
``(2) Exemption for approved sellers.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of this title or the Securities Act of 1933,
transactions involving the initial disposition by an approved
seller of pooled certificates that are acquired by that seller
from the corporation upon the initial issuance of the pooled
certificates shall be deemed to be transactions by a person
other than an issuer, underwriter, or dealer within the meaning
of the laws administered by the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
``(3) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection:
``(A) Approved seller.--The term `approved seller'
means an institution approved by the corporation to
sell mortgage loans to the corporation in exchange for
pooled certificates.
``(B) Pooled certificates.--The term `pooled
certificates' means single class mortgage-backed
securities guaranteed by the corporation that have been
issued by the corporation directly to the approved
seller in exchange for the mortgage loans underlying
such mortgage-backed securities.
``(4) Mortgage related securities.--A single class
mortgage-backed security guaranteed by the corporation that has
been issued by the Corporation directly to the approved seller
in exchange for the mortgage loans underlying such mortgage-
backed securities or directly by the corporation for cash shall
be deemed to be a mortgage related security as defined in
section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.''.
(b) Freddie Mac.--Subsection (g) of section 306 of the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1455(g)) is amended to read as
follows:
``(g) Treatment of Securities.--
``(1) In general.--Any securities issued or guaranteed by
the Corporation shall not be exempt securities within the
meaning of the laws administered by the Securities and Exchange
Commission.''.
``(2) Exemption for approved sellers.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of this title or the Securities Act of 1933,
transactions involving the initial disposition by an approved
seller of pooled certificates that are acquired by that seller
from the Corporation upon the initial issuance of the pooled
certificates shall be deemed to be transactions by a person
other than as an issuer, underwriter, or dealer within the
meaning of the laws administered by the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
``(3) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection:
``(A) Approved seller.--The term `approved seller'
means an institution approved by the Corporation to
sell mortgage loans to the Corporation in exchange for
pooled certificates.
``(B) Pooled certificates.--The term `pooled
certificates' means single class mortgage-backed
securities guaranteed by the Corporation that have been
issued by the Corporation directly to the approved
seller in exchange for the mortgage loans underlying
such mortgage-backed securities.''.
(c) Regulations.--The Securities and Exchange Commission may issue
any regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the
purposes of this section and the amendments made by this section.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments under this section shall be
made upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of
the enactment of this Act, but shall apply only with respect to fiscal
years of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation that begin after the expiration of such 180-
day period.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON REGISTRATION FEES.
(a) In General.--Section 6(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15
U.S.C. 77f(b)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new
sentence: ``Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no
applicant, or group of affiliated applicants that do not include any
investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
filing a registration statement subject to a fee shall be required in
any fiscal year with respect to all registration statements filed by
such applicant in such fiscal year to pay an aggregate amount in fees
to the Commission pursuant to subsection (b) in excess of five percent
of the target offsetting collection amount for such fiscal year. Fees
paid in connection with registration statements relating to business
combinations shall not be included in calculating the total fees paid
by any applicant.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall be
made and shall apply upon the expiration of the 180-day period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. | Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Full Disclosure Act - Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to declare that stock, obligations, securities, participations, or other instruments issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) shall not be exempt securities within the meaning of the laws administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (thus subjecting such securities to SEC regulation).
Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to declare that any securities issued or guaranteed by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) shall not be exempt securities within the meaning of SEC-administered laws (thus subjecting such securities also to SEC regulation).
States that transactions involving the initial disposition by an approved seller of pooled certificates acquired by the seller from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac upon the initial issuance of the pooled certificates shall be deemed to be transactions by a person other than as an issuer, underwriter, or dealer within the meaning of the laws administered by the SEC.
Defines pooled certificates as single class mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac that have been issued by Fannie or Freddie directly to the approved seller in exchange for the mortgage loans underlying such mortgage-backed securities.
Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt specified applicants filing a securities registration statement subject to a fee from being required to pay aggregate fees in excess of 5% of the target offsetting collection amount for the fiscal year.
States that fees paid in connection with registration statements relating to business combinations shall not be included in calculating the total fees paid by any applicant. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To extend the registration and reporting requirements of the Federal securities laws to certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes."} | 1,375 | 355 | 0.637358 | 1.873577 | 0.78094 | 4.726073 | 4.062706 | 0.937294 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Local Flexibility for Transit
Assistance Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) While transit ridership has increased in the face of
falling disposable income, transit agencies are being forced to
implement some of the deepest service cuts, sharpest fare
increases and layoffs as a result of declining revenues and
increasing fuel prices.
(2) According to the American Public Transportation
Association, over the past 2 years, 84 percent of transit
systems have raised fares, cut service, or are considering
either of these measures in the near future.
(3) Additionally, over the same period of time, transit
systems across the country have seen a 56-percent reduction in
rush hour service, a 62-percent reduction in off-peak service,
and a 40-percent reduction in geographic coverage leaving
thousands of transit drivers without a job.
(4) These cuts have left thousands of transit dependent
Americans without a way to get to work.
(5) It is the policy of the Government to significantly
increase the number of individuals who have access to viable
public transportation systems and services in order to maximize
Americans' ability to access jobs and economic opportunity.
(6) It is the policy of the Government that the ability of
all citizens to move quickly and at a reasonable cost shall be
increased, especially in light of the growth in highway traffic
congestion and the resulting cost to our Nation's productivity
and economic strength.
SEC. 3. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS.
Section 5307(b)(1) of title 49 is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as
subparagraphs (G) and (H), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (D)--
``(E) operating costs of equipment and facilities
for use in public transportation in an urbanized area
with a population of more than 200,000 for a designated
recipient, direct recipient, or subrecipient under
section 5311, providing public transportation in the
area and operating less than 100 buses in fixed-route
service in such area during peak service hours.''.
SEC. 4. TARGETED AND TEMPORARY FLEXIBILITY FOR DESIGNATED RECIPIENTS IN
CRISIS.
Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``SEC. 5341. TARGETED AND TEMPORARY FLEXIBILITY FOR DESIGNATED
RECIPIENTS OR DIRECT RECIPIENTS IN CRISIS.
``(a) Definition.--For purposes of this section the term `crisis
period' means that the unemployment rate, as defined by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, of any metropolitan statistical area located within a
designated recipient's or direct recipient's service area is at or
higher than 7 percent for the preceding month or the national average
retail price of regular grade gasoline during a quarter, as reported by
the United States Energy Information Administration, has increased by
more than 10 percent compared to the same quarter during the previous
year.
``(b) Conditions for Flexibility.--
``(1) In general.--If a designated recipient or direct
recipient operates at least 100 buses in fixed-route service
during peak service hours, in an urbanized area with a
population of more than 200,000, and is certified under
paragraph (3) as being in a crisis period, the agency may use
funds provided under section 5307 for operating costs of
equipment and facilities, subject to the conditions set forth
in paragraphs (2) and (3).
``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--A designated recipient
or direct recipient that meets the criteria set forth in
paragraph (1) may use--
``(A) 50 percent of funds provided under section
5307 if it operates in an urbanized area with a
population of more than 200,000 but less than 500,000;
``(B) 45 percent of funds provided under section
5307 if it operates in an urbanized area with a
population of more than 500,000 but less than
1,000,000; or
``(C) 40 percent of funds provided under section
5307 if it operates in an urbanized area with a
population of more than 1,000,000.
``(3) Certification by secretary.--To be eligible to use
funds for operating costs of equipment and facilities under
this section, a designated recipient or direct recipient shall
request that the Secretary certify, not later than 30 days
after such request is made, that the agency is in a crisis
period. After each quarter, the Secretary shall monitor each
designated recipient or direct recipient in a crisis period to
determine if the agency no longer qualifies as being in a
crisis period. When the Secretary determines that an agency is
no longer in a crisis period, the agency has 3 additional
consecutive quarters to use the funds for operating costs of
equipment and facilities.
``SEC. 5342. LOCAL CONTROL OF TRANSIT OPERATING FLEXIBILITY.
``(a) General Eligibility Requirements.--If a designated recipient
or direct recipient operates at least 100 buses in fixed-route service
during peak service hours and is in an urbanized area with a population
of more than 200,000 and--
``(1) such recipient's percentage of revenue for the
operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public
transportation from non-Federal sources, excluding system-
generated revenue, is at least equal to such revenue from the
previous fiscal year; or
``(2) the recipient receives revenue for the operating cost
of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation
derived in whole or in part from dedicated sources of revenue;
the designated recipient or direct recipient may use funds provided
under section 5307 for operating costs of equipment and facilities,
subject to the percentage limitations in subsection (b).
``(b) Limitations on Use of Funds.--A designated recipient or
direct recipient that meets the criteria set forth in subsection (a)
may use--
``(1) 30 percent of such funds if the area served has a
population of more than 200,000 but not more than 500,000;
``(2) 25 percent of such funds if the area served has a
population of more than 500,000 but not more than 1,000,000; or
``(3) 20 percent of such funds if the area served has a
population of more than 1,000,000.
``(c) Conditional Increase in Percentage Limits.--If the designated
recipient's or direct recipient's percentage of revenue for the
operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public
transportation from non-Federal sources, excluding system-generated
revenue, is greater than such revenue from the previous fiscal year,
the designated recipient or direct recipient may increase the
applicable percentage specified in subsection (b) by a percentage that
is not greater than the year-over-year increase in such amount.''. | Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make urbanized area formula grants for the operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population over 200,000 to a designated recipient, direct recipient, or subrecipient that provides public transportation in the area operating less than 100 buses in fixed-route service in the area during peak service hours.
Authorizes a designated recipient or direct recipient that operates at least 100 buses in fixed-route service during peak service hours in an urbanized area with a population of more than 200,000 to use grant funds for the operating costs of public transportation equipment and facilities in such projects if: (1) the recipients are certified by the Secretary as being in a crisis period; and (2) the recipients' percentage of revenue for the operating costs of public transportation equipment and facilities from non-federal sources (excluding system-generated revenue) is equal to the previous fiscal year's revenue, or the revenue is derived from dedicated sources.
Specifies percentage limitations on the use of funds for urbanized areas with populations between 200,000 and 500,000, between 500,000 and 1 million, and over 1 million.
Defines "crisis period" to mean that: (1) the unemployment rate within the recipients' service area is 7% or higher for the preceding month, or (2) the national average retail price of regular gasoline during a quarter has increased by more than 10%. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To provide flexibility of certain transit functions to local entities."} | 1,500 | 308 | 0.617556 | 1.859906 | 0.814909 | 3.457746 | 4.922535 | 0.929577 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Truth in Budgeting Act''.
SEC. 2. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND, AIRPORT AND AIRWAY
TRUST FUND, INLAND WATERWAYS TRUST FUND, AND HARBOR
MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law except
the Line Item Veto Act of 1996, the receipts and disbursements of the
Highway Trust Fund, the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, the Inland
Waterways Trust Fund, and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund--
(1) shall not be counted as new budget authority, outlays,
receipts, or deficit or surplus for purposes of--
(A) the budget of the United States Government as
submitted by the President,
(B) the congressional budget (including allocations
of budget authority and outlays provided therein), or
(C) the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985; and
(2) shall be exempt from any general budget limitation
imposed by statute on expenditures and net lending (budget
outlays) of the United States Government.
(b) Limitation on Interest Paid to Trust Funds.--
(1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 9602(b) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end
the following new sentence: ``The amount of interest credited
to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, the Highway Trust Fund,
the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, or the Inland Waterways
Trust Fund for any fiscal year shall not exceed the amount of
interest which would be credited to such Fund if such interest
were determined at the average interest rate on 52-week
Treasury securities sold to the public during such fiscal
year.''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall apply to fiscal years beginning after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3. SAFEGUARDS AGAINST DEFICIT SPENDING OUT OF AIRPORT AND AIRWAY
TRUST FUND.
(a) In General.--Chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating section 47131 as section 47132; and
(2) by inserting after section 47130 the following new
section:
``Sec. 47131. Safeguards against deficit spending
``(a) Estimates of Unfunded Aviation Authorizations and Net
Aviation Receipts.--Not later than March 31 of each year, the
Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall
estimate--
``(1) the amount which would (but for this section) be the
unfunded aviation authorizations at the close of the first
fiscal year that begins after that Mach 31, and
``(2) the net aviation receipts at the close of such fiscal
year.
``(b) Procedure if Excess Unfunded Aviation Authorizations.--If the
Secretary determines for any fiscal year that the amount described in
subsection (a)(1) exceeds the amount described in subsection (a)(2),
the Secretary shall determine the amount of such excess.
``(c) Adjustment of Authorizations if Unfunded Authorizations
Exceed Receipts.--
``(1) Determination of percentage.--If the Secretary
determines that there is an excess referred to in subsection
(b) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall determine the
percentage which--
``(A) such excess, is of
``(B) the total of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for
the next fiscal year.
``(2) Adjustment of authorizations.--If the Secretary
determines a percentage under paragraph (1), each amount
authorized to be appropriated from the Airport and Airway Trust
Fund for the next fiscal year shall be reduced by such
percentage.
``(d) Availability of Amounts Previously Withheld.--
``(1) Adjustment of authorizations.--If, after a reduction
has been made under subsection (c)(2), the Secretary determines
that the amount described in subsection (a)(1) does not exceed
the amount described in subsection (a)(2) or that the excess
referred to in subsection (b) is less than the amount
previously determined, each amount authorized to be
appropriated that was reduced under subsection (c)(2) shall be
increased, by an equal percentage, to the extent the Secretary
determines that it may be so increased without causing the
amount described in subsection (a)(1) to exceed the amount
described in subsection (a)(2) (but not by more than the amount
of the reduction).
``(2) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion amounts
made available for apportionment by paragraph (1).
``(3) Period of availability.--Any funds apportioned under
paragraph (2) shall remain available for the period for which
they would be available if such apportionment took effect with
the fiscal year in which they are apportioned under paragraph
(2).
``(e) Reports.--Any estimate under subsection (a) and any
determination under subsection (b), (c), or (d) shall be reported by
the Secretary to Congress.
``(f) Definitions.--For purposes of this section, the following
definitions apply:
``(1) Net aviation receipts.--The term `net aviation
receipts' means, with respect to any period, the excess of--
``(A) the receipts (including interest) of the
Airport and Airway Trust Fund during such period, over
``(B) the amounts to be transferred during such
period from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund under
section 9502(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
(other than paragraph (1) thereof).
``(2) Unfunded aviation authorizations.--The term `unfunded
aviation authorization' means, at any time, the excess (if any)
of--
``(A) the total amount authorized to be
appropriated from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund
which has not been appropriated, over
``(B) the amount available in the Airport and
Airway Trust Fund at such time to make such
appropriation (after all other unliquidated obligations
at such time which are payable from the Airport and
Airway Trust Fund have been liquidated).''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 471 of title
49, United States Code, is amended by striking
``47131. Annual report.''
and inserting the following:
``47131. Safeguards against deficit spending.
``47132. Annual report.''.
SEC. 4. SAFEGUARDS AGAINST DEFICIT SPENDING OUT OF THE INLAND WATERWAYS
TRUST FUND AND HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND.
(a) Estimates of Unfunded Inland Waterways Authorizations and Net
Inland Waterways Receipts.--Not later than March 31 of each year, the
Secretary of the Army, in consultation with the Secretary of the
Treasury, shall estimate--
(1) the amount which would (but for this section) be the
unfunded inland waterways authorizations and unfunded harbor
maintenance authorizations at the close of the first fiscal
year that begins after that March 31; and
(2) the net inland waterways receipts and net harbor
maintenance receipts at the close of such fiscal year.
(b) Procedure If Excess Unfunded Inland Waterways Authorizations.--
If the Secretary of the Army determines with respect to the Inland
Waterways Trust Fund or the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for any
fiscal year that the amount described in subsection (a)(1) exceeds the
amount described in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall determine
the amount of such excess.
(c) Adjustment of Authorizations if Unfunded Authorizations Exceed
Receipts.--
(1) Determination of percentage.--If the Secretary of the
Army determines that there is an excess referred to in
subsection (b) for a fiscal year, the Secretary of the Army
shall determine the percentage which--
(A) such excess, is of
(B) the total of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated from the Inland Waterways Trust Fund or
the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, as the case may be,
for the next fiscal year.
(2) Adjustment of authorizations.--If the Secretary of the
Army determines a percentage under paragraph (1), each amount
authorized to be appropriated from the Trust Fund for the next
fiscal year shall be reduced by such percentage.
(d) Availability of Amounts Previously Withheld.--If, after an
adjustment has been made under subsection (c)(2), the Secretary of the
Army determines with respect to the Inland Waterways Trust Fund or the
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund that the amount described in subsection
(a)(1) does not exceed the amount described in subsection (a)(2) or
that the excess referred to in subsection (b) with respect to the Trust
Fund is less than the amount previously determined, each amount
authorized to be appropriated that was reduced under subsection (c)(2)
with respect to the Trust Fund shall be increased, by an equal
percentage, to the extent the Secretary of the Army determines that it
may be so increased without causing the amount described in subsection
(a)(1) to exceed with respect to the Trust Fund the amount described in
subsection (a)(2) (but not by more than the amount of the reduction).
(e) Reports.--Any estimate under subsection (a) and any
determination under subsection (b), (c), or (d) shall be reported by
the Secretary of the Army to Congress.
(f) Definitions.--For purposes of this section the following
definitions apply:
(1) Airport and airway trust fund.--The term ``Airport and
Airway Trust Fund'' means the Airport and Airway Trust Fund
established by section 9502 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986.
(2) Harbor maintenance trust fund.--The term ``Harbor
Maintenance Trust Fund'' means the Harbor Maintenance Trust
Fund established by section 9505 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986.
(3) Highway trust fund.--The term ``Highway Trust Fund''
means the Highway Trust Fund established by section 9503 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(4) Inland waterways trust fund.--The term ``Inland
Waterways Trust Fund'' means the Inland Waterways Trust Fund
established by section 9506 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986.
(5) Net harbor maintenance receipts.--The term ``net harbor
maintenance receipts'' means, with respect to any period, the
receipts (including interest) of the Harbor Maintenance Trust
Fund during such period.
(6) Net inland waterways receipts.--The term ``net inland
waterways receipts'' means, with respect to any period, the
receipts (including interest) of the Inland Waterways Trust
Fund during such period.
(7) Unfunded inland waterways authorizations.--The term
``unfunded inland waterways authorizations'' means, at any
time, the excess (if any) of--
(A) the total amount authorized to be appropriated
from the Inland Waterways Trust Fund which has not been
appropriated, over
(B) the amount available in the Inland Waterways
Trust Fund at such time to make such appropriations.
(8) Unfunded harbor maintenance authorizations.--The term
``unfunded harbor maintenance authorizations'' means, at any
time, the excess (if any) of--
(A) the total amount authorized to be appropriated
from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund which has not
been appropriated, over
(B) the amount available in the Harbor Maintenance
Trust Fund at such time to make such appropriations.
SEC. 5. APPLICABILITY.
This Act (including the amendments made by this Act) shall apply to
fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1995.
Passed the House of Representatives April 17, 1996.
Attest:
Clerk. | Truth in Budgeting Act - Prohibits (subject to the Line Item Veto Act of 1996) the receipts and disbursements of the Highway Trust Fund, the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund from being counted as new budget authority, outlays, receipts, or deficit or surplus for purposes of the Federal budget as submitted by the President, the congressional budget, or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Exempts such trust funds from any general statutory budget outlays limitation. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to limit the amount of interest that may be credited to such trust funds. Amends Federal transportation law to require the Secretary of Transportation to estimate annually: (1) what, but for this Act, would be at the close of the next fiscal year the amount of unfunded aviation authorizations; and (2) the net aviation receipts at the close of such year. Requires the Secretary to: (1) determine the amount by which unfunded aviation authorizations do or do not exceed net aviation receipts; and (2) make appropriate adjustments to amounts authorized to be appropriated from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund based on the difference. Sets forth similar provisions with respect to the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Truth in Budgeting Act"} | 2,631 | 300 | 0.719935 | 2.04753 | 0.825943 | 4.301158 | 9.007722 | 0.872587 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Military Justice Improvement Act of
2013''.
SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE TO PROCEED TO TRIAL BY
COURT-MARTIAL ON CHARGES ON OFFENSES WITH AUTHORIZED
MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF CONFINEMENT OF MORE THAN ONE YEAR.
(a) Modification of Authority.--
(1) In general.--With respect to charges under chapter 47
of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), that allege an offense, other than an offense
specified in paragraph (2), that is triable by court-martial
under that chapter for which the maximum punishment authorized
under that chapter includes confinement for more than one year,
the Secretary of Defense shall require the Secretaries of the
military departments to provide for the determination under
section 830(b) of such chapter (article 30(b) of the Uniform
Code of Military Justice) on whether to try such charges by
court-martial as provided in paragraph (3).
(2) Excluded offenses.--Paragraph (1) does not apply to an
offense as follows:
(A) An offense under sections 883 through 891 of
title 10, United States Code (articles 83 through 91 of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice).
(B) An offense under sections 893 through 917 of
title 10, United States Code (articles 93 through 117
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).
(C) An offense under section 933 of title 10,
United States Code (article 133 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice).
(3) Requirements and limitations.--The disposition of
charges pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be subject to the
following:
(A) The determination whether to try such charges
by court-martial shall be made by a commissioned
officer of the Armed Forces designated in accordance
with regulations prescribed for purposes of this
subsection from among commissioned officers of the
Armed Forces in grade O-6 or higher who--
(i) are available for detail as trial
counsel under section 827 of title 10, United
States Code (article 27 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice);
(ii) have significant experience in trials
by general or special court-martial; and
(iii) are outside the chain of command of
the member subject to such charges.
(B) Upon a determination under subparagraph (A) to
try such charges by court-martial, the officer making
that determination shall determine whether to try such
charges by a general court-martial convened under
section 822 of title 10, United States Code (article 22
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), or a special
court-martial convened under section 823 of title 10,
United States Code (article 23 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice).
(C) The determination to try such charges by court-
martial under subparagraph (A), and by type of court-
martial under subparagraph (B), shall be binding on any
applicable convening authority for a trial by court-
martial on such charges.
(D) The actions of an officer described in
subparagraph (A) in determining under that subparagraph
whether or not to try charges by court-martial shall be
free of unlawful or unauthorized influence or coercion.
(E) The determination under subparagraph (A) not to
proceed to trial of such charges by general or special
court-martial shall not operate to terminate or
otherwise alter the authority of commanding officers to
refer such charges for trial by summary court-martial
convened under section 824 of title 10, United States
Code (article 24 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), or to impose non-judicial punishment in
connection with the conduct covered by such charges as
authorized by section 815 of title 10, United States
Code (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice).
(4) Construction with charges on other offenses.--Nothing
in this subsection shall be construed to alter or affect the
disposition of charges under chapter 47 of title 10, United
States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), that allege
an offense triable by court-martial under that chapter for
which the maximum punishment authorized under that chapter
includes confinement for one year or less.
(5) Policies and procedures of the military departments.--
(A) In general.--The Secretaries of the military
departments shall revise policies and procedures as
necessary to comply with this subsection.
(B) Uniformity.--The General Counsel of the
Department of Defense shall review the policies and
procedures revised under this paragraph in order to
ensure that any lack of uniformity in policies and
procedures, as so revised, among the military
departments does not render unconstitutional any policy
or procedure, as so revised.
(6) Manual for courts-martial.--The Secretary of Defense
shall recommend such changes to the Manual for Courts-Martial
as are necessary to ensure compliance with this subsection.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation
with the Secretaries of the military departments, submit to Congress a
report on the revisions of policies and procedures necessary to comply
with subsection (a). The report shall include such recommendations for
modifications to chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), and the Manual for Courts-Martial as
the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate for that purpose.
(c) Effective Date and Applicability.--Subsection (a), and the
revisions required by that subsection, shall take effect on the date
that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall
apply with respect to charges preferred under section 830 of title 10,
United States Code (article 30 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), on or after such effective date.
SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL TO ELIMINATE FACTOR
RELATING TO CHARACTER AND MILITARY SERVICE OF THE ACCUSED
IN RULE ON INITIAL DISPOSITION OF OFFENSES.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, Rule 306 of the Manual for Courts-Martial (relating to policy on
initial disposition of offenses) shall be amended to strike the
character and military service of the accused from the factors to be
considered by the disposition authority in disposing of charges.
SEC. 4. MODIFICATION OF OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO CONVENE GENERAL AND
SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL.
(a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 822 of title 10, United
States Code (article 22 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is
amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (5) through (8);
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new
paragraph (5):
``(5) the officers in the offices established pursuant to
section 4(c) of the Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013 or
officers in the rank of O-6 or higher who are assigned such
responsibility by the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of
Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or the
Commandant of the Marine Corps; or''; and
(3) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (6).
(b) No Exercise by Officers in Chain of Command of Accused or
Victim.--Such section (article) is further amended by adding at the end
the following new subsection:
``(c) An officer specified in subsection (a)(5) may not convene a
court-martial under this section if the person is in the chain of
command of the accused or the victim.''.
(c) Offices of Chiefs of Staff on Courts-Martial.--
(1) Offices required.--Each Chief of Staff of the Armed
Forces specified in paragraph (5) of section 822(a) of title
10, United States Code (article 22(a) of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice), as amended by subsection (a), shall
establish an office to do the following:
(A) To convene general and special courts-martial
under sections 822 and 823 of title 10, United States
Code (articles 22 and 23 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice), pursuant to paragraph (5) of section
822(a) of title 10, United States Code (article 22(a)
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as so
amended.
(B) To detail under section 826 of title 10, United
States Code (article 26 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), judges of courts-martial convened as
described in subparagraph (A).
(C) To detail under section 827 of title 10, United
States Code (article 26 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), members of courts-martial convened as
described in subparagraph (A).
(2) Personnel.--The personnel of each office established
under paragraph (1) shall consist of such members of the Armed
Forces and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense as
may be detailed or assigned to the office by the Chief of Staff
concerned.
SEC. 5. DEADLINE FOR MILITARY JUDGE TO CALL GENERAL AND SPECIAL COURTS-
MARTIAL INTO SESSION.
In the case of trial by general or special court-martial of charges
on an offense determined under section 2(a)(1) to be tried by such
court-martial under 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform
Code of Military Justice), the military judge shall call the court into
session pursuant to section 839 of title 10, United States Code
(article 39 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), not later than 90
days after the date on which the authority determines to try such
charges by court-martial.
SEC. 6. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONVENING
AUTHORITIES IN TAKING ACTIONS ON THE FINDINGS AND
SENTENCES OF COURTS-MARTIAL.
(a) Inclusion of Written Justification for Certain Actions on
Sentences.--Paragraph (2) of section 860(c) of title 10, United States
Code (article 60(c) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In taking
such an action (other than an action to approve a sentence), the
convening authority or other person taking such action shall prepare a
written justification of such action, which written justification shall
be made a part of the record of the court-martial.''.
(b) Prohibition on Dismissal of Finding or Change to Finding of
Guilty of Lesser Included Offense.--Such section (such article) is
further amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking the second sentence; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) If a convening authority or other person acts on the findings
of a court-martial, the convening authority or other person may not--
``(A) dismiss any charge or specification by setting aside
a finding of guilty thereto; or
``(B) change a finding of guilty to a charge or
specification to a finding of guilty to an offense that is a
lesser included offense of the offense stated in the charge or
specification.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with
respect to findings and sentences of courts-martial reported to
convening authorities under section 860 of title 10, United States Code
(article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as so amended, on
or after such effective date.
SEC. 7. COMMAND ACTION ON REPORTS ON SEXUAL OFFENSES INVOLVING MEMBERS
OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Immediate Action Required.--A commanding officer who receives a
report of a sexual-related offense involving a member of the Armed
Forces in the chain of command of such officer shall act upon the
report in accordance with subsection (b) immediately after receipt of
the report by the commanding officer.
(b) Action Required.--The action required by this subsection with
respect to a report described in subsection (a) is the referral of the
report to the criminal investigation office with responsibility for
investigating that offense of the military department concerned or such
other investigation service of the military department concerned as the
Secretary of the military department concerned may specify for purposes
of this section.
SEC. 8. MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES ON
COURTS-MARTIAL BY INDEPENDENT PANEL ON REVIEW AND
ASSESSMENT OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF
MILITARY JUSTICE.
Section 576(d)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 1762) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K);
and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following new
subparagraph (J):
``(J) Monitor and assess the implementation and efficacy of
the Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013, and the
amendments made by that Act.''. | Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), with respect to charges that allege an offense triable by court-martial (with certain exclusions) for which the maximum punishment includes confinement for more than one year, to direct the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to require the Secretaries of the military departments to provide for the determination of whether to try such charges by general or special court-martial to be made by a commissioned officer of grade O-6 or higher with significant experience in such trials and who is outside the chain of command of the accused. Provides that a determination not to proceed to trial shall not preclude a commanding officer from either referring such charges for trial by summary court-martial or imposing non-judicial punishment. Requires Rule 306 (relating to policy on initial disposition of offenses) of the Manual for Courts-Martial to be amended to strike the character and military service of the accused from factors to be considered by the disposition authority. Revises the list of officers authorized to convene general and special courts-martial to include those in grade O-6 or higher assigned such responsibility by their department chief of staff (with the same prohibition against an officer in the same chain of command as the accused). Requires each chief of staff to establish an office which shall convene general and special courts-martial and detail judges and members. Requires a military judge to call a general or special court-martial trial into session within 90 days of the determination of its necessity. Requires a convening authority (the official acting on the sentence of a court-martial), when taking any action other than approving a sentence, to prepare a written justification of such action which shall be made part of the record of the court-martial. Prohibits a convening authority from: (1) dismissing or setting aside a finding of guilty, or (2) reducing a finding of guilty to a finding of guilty to a lesser included offense. Requires a commanding officer who receives a report of a sexual-related offense involving a member in such officer's chain of command to act immediately upon such report by way of referral to the appropriate criminal investigative office or service. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to require an independent panel established by the DOD Secretary to monitor and assess the implementation and efficacy of this Act and its amendments. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013"} | 2,952 | 542 | 0.672232 | 2.290975 | 0.770802 | 3.787746 | 5.822757 | 0.916849 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Economic Growth and Price Stability
Act of 1995''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS; STATEMENT OF POLICY.
(a) Findings.--The Congress finds that--
(1) during the 25 years preceding the date of enactment of
this Act, the United States experienced a deterioration of
potential economic growth;
(2) there is sufficient evidence to suggest that increased
Government spending, deficits, high taxes, and regulation have
significantly contributed to slower economic growth, higher
inflation, and diminished expectations;
(3) micromanagement of the economy and fine tuning have not
alleviated economic hardship;
(4) the conditions and goals established by the Full
Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, have not been and
could not be met, and continue to cause confusion and ambiguity
about the appropriate role of monetary policy;
(5) the multiple policy goals of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System, stipulated in the Full Employment
and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, have created uncertainty about
the aims of monetary policy, which can add to volatility in
economic activity and financial markets, costing workers jobs
and harming economic growth;
(6) there is a need for the Congress to clarify the proper
role of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in
economic policymaking, in order to achieve the best environment
for long-term economic growth and the lowest possible interest
rates;
(7) recognizing the dangers of inflation and the
appropriate role of monetary policy, political leaders in
countries throughout the world are directing the central banks
of those countries to institute reforms that focus monetary
policy on the single objective of price stability, rather than
on multiple policy goals; and
(8) because price stability leads to the lowest possible
interest rates and is a key condition to maintaining the
highest possible levels of productivity, real incomes, living
standards, employment, and global competitiveness, price
stability should be the primary long-term goal of the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
(b) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States
that--
(1) the principal economic responsibilities of the
Government are to establish and ensure an environment that is
conducive to both long-term economic growth and increases in
living standards, by establishing and maintaining free markets,
low taxes, respect for private property, and the stable, long-
term purchasing power of the United States currency; and
(2) the primary long-term goal of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System should be to promote price
stability.
SEC. 3. MONETARY POLICY.
(a) Amendment to the Federal Reserve Act.--Section 2A of the
Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225a) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 2A. MONETARY POLICY.
``(a) Price Stability.--The Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System (hereafter in this section referred to as the `Board')
and the Federal Open Market Committee (hereafter in this section
referred to as the `Committee') shall--
``(1) establish an explicit numerical definition of the
term `price stability'; and
``(2) maintain a monetary policy that effectively promotes
long-term price stability.
``(b) Congressional Consultation.--Not later than February 20 and
July 20 of each year, the Board shall consult with the Congress at
semiannual hearings before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services of the House of Representatives, about the objectives and
plans of the Board and the Committee with respect to achieving and
maintaining price stability.
``(c) Congressional Oversight.--The Board shall, concurrent with
each semiannual hearing required by subsection (b), submit a written
report to the Congress containing--
``(1) numerical measures to help assess the extent to which
the Board and the Committee are achieving and maintaining price
stability in accordance with subsection (a);
``(2) a description of the intermediate variables used by
the Board to gauge the prospects for achieving the objective of
price stability; and
``(3) the definition, or any modifications thereto, of
`price stability' established in accordance with subsection
(a)(1)(A).''.
(b) Compliance Estimate.--Concurrent with the first semiannual
hearing required by section 2A(b) of the Federal Reserve Act (as
amended by subsection (a) of this section) following the date of
enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System shall submit to the Congress a written estimate of the length of
time it will take for the Board and the Committee to fully achieve
price stability. The Board and the Committee shall take into account
any potential short-term effects on employment and output in complying
with the goal of price stability.
SEC. 4. REPEAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.
(a) Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978.--The Full
Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) is
repealed.
(b) Employment Act of 1946.--The Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C.
1021 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 3--
(A) in the section heading, by striking ``and
short-term economic goals and policies'';
(B) by striking ``(a)''; and
(C) by striking ``in accord with section 11(c) of
this Act'' and all that follows through the end of the
section and inserting ``in accordance with section
5(c).'';
(2) in section 9(b), by striking ``, the Full Employment
and Balanced Growth Act of 1978,'';
(3) in section 10--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``in the light
of the policy declared in section 2'';
(B) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``section 9''
and inserting ``section 3''; and
(C) in the matter immediately following paragraph
(2) of subsection (e), by striking ``and the Full
Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978'';
(4) by striking section 2;
(5) by striking sections 4 through 8; and
(6) by redesignating sections 3, 9, 10, and 11 as sections
2 through 5, respectively.
(c) Congressional Budget Act of 1974.--Title III of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 301--
(A) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (1)
and redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as
paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively;
(B) in subsection (d), in the second sentence, by
striking ``the fiscal policy'' and all that follows
through the end of the sentence and inserting ``fiscal
policy.'';
(C) in subsection (e), in the second sentence, by
striking ``as to short-term and medium-term goals'';
and
(D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the
following:
``(f) [Reserved.]''; and
(2) in section 305--
(A) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting before the
period at the end ``, as described in section 2 of the
Economic Growth and Price Stability Act of 1995'';
(B) in subsection (a)(4)--
(i) by striking ``House sets forth the
economic goals'' and all that follows through
``designed to achieve,'' and inserting ``House
of Representatives sets forth the economic
goals and policies, as described in section 2
of the Economic Growth and Price Stability Act
of 1995,''; and
(ii) by striking ``such goals,'' and all
that follows through the end of the paragraph
and inserting ``such goals and policies.'';
(C) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting before the
period at the end ``, as described in section 2 of the
Economic Growth and Price Stability Act of 1995''; and
(D) in subsection (b)(4)--
(i) by striking ``goals (as'' and all that
follows through ``designed to achieve,'' and
inserting ``goals and policies, as described in
section 2 of the Economic Growth and Price
Stability Act of 1995,''; and
(ii) by striking ``such goals,'' and all
that follows through the end of the paragraph
and inserting ``such goals and policies.''. | Economic Growth and Price Stability Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to repeal the mandate of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee to maintain long run growth of monetary and credit aggregates in order to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. Replaces such mandate with a mandate to: (1) establish an explicit numerical definition of "price stability"; and (2) maintain a monetary policy that effectively promotes long-term price stability.
Repeals the mandate of the Board and the Committee to report biannually to the Congress on national economic trends, taking into account unemployment, investment and productivity. Replaces such mandate with a mandate to consult semiannually with the Congress and report on their plans and the time required to achieve price stability.
Repeals the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978 (Humphrey-Hawkins Act). Amends the Employment Act of 1946 and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to reflect the provisions of this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Economic Growth and Price Stability Act of 1995"} | 1,907 | 223 | 0.534149 | 1.623523 | 0.7249 | 3.582915 | 9.145729 | 0.829146 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Antiterrorism Tools Enhancement Act
of 2003''.
SEC. 2. NATIONWIDE SEARCH WARRANTS IN TERRORISM INVESTIGATIONS.
Rule 41(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended
to read as follows:
``(3) a magistrate judge--in an investigation of (A) a
Federal crime of terrorism (as defined in 18 U.S.C.
2332b(g)(g)); or (B) an offense under 18 U.S.C. 1001 or 1505
relating to information or purported information concerning a
Federal crime of terrorism (as defined in 18 U.S.C.
2332b(g)(5))--having authority in any district in which
activities related to the Federal crime of terrorism or offense
may have occurred, may issue a warrant for a person or property
within or outside that district.''.
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS IN TERRORISM INVESTIGATIONS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 2332f the following:
``Sec. 2332g. Administrative subpoenas in terrorism investigations
``(a) Authorization of Use.--In any investigation concerning a
Federal crime of terrorism (as defined in section 2332b(g)(5)), the
Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance and
testimony of witnesses, and require the production of any records
(including books, papers, documents, electronic data, and other
tangible things that constitute or contain evidence) that he finds
relevant or material to the investigation. A subpoena under this
section shall describe the records or items required to be produced and
prescribe a return date within a reasonable period of time within which
the records or items can be assembled and made available. The
attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be required
from any place in any State or in any territory or other place subject
to the jurisdiction of the United States at any designated place of
hearing; except that a witness shall not be required to appear at any
hearing more than 500 miles distant from the place where he was served
with a subpoena. Witnesses summoned under this section shall be paid
the same fees and mileage that are paid to witnesses in the courts of
the United States.
``(b) Service.--A subpoena issued under this section may be served
by any person designated in the subpoena as the agent of service.
Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the
subpoena to him or by certified mail with return receipt requested.
Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign corporation or upon a
partnership or other unincorporated association that is subject to suit
under a common name, by delivering the subpoena to an officer, to a
managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by
appointment or by law to receive service of process. The affidavit of
the person serving the subpoena entered by him on a true copy thereof
shall be sufficient proof of service.
``(c) Enforcement.--In the case of the contumacy by, or refusal to
obey a subpoena issued to, any person, the Attorney General may invoke
the aid of any court of the United States within the jurisdiction of
which the investigation is carried on or the subpoenaed person resides,
carries on business, or may be found, to compel compliance with the
subpoena. The court may issue an order requiring the subpoenaed person,
in accordance with the subpoena, to appear, to produce records, or to
give testimony touching the matter under investigation. Any failure to
obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt
thereof. Any process under this subsection may be served in any
judicial district in which the person may be found.
``(d)(1) Nondisclosure requirement.--If the Attorney General
certifies that otherwise there may result a danger to the national
security, no person shall disclose to any other person that a subpoena
was received or records were provided pursuant to this section, other
than to (A) those persons to whom such disclosure is necessary in order
to comply with the subpoena, (B) an attorney to obtain legal advice
with respect to testimony or the production of records in response to
the subpoena, or (C) other persons as permitted by the Attorney
General. The subpoena, or an officer, employee, or agency of the United
States in writing, shall notify the person to whom the subpoena is
directed of such nondisclosure requirement. Any person who receives a
disclosure under this subsection shall be subject to the same
prohibition of disclosure.
``(2) Enforcement of nondisclosure requirement.--Whoever knowingly
violates subsection (d)(1) of this section shall be imprisoned for not
more than one year, and if the violation is committed with the intent
to obstruct an investigation or judicial proceeding, shall be
imprisoned for not more than five years.
``(3) Termination of nondisclosure requirement.--When the Attorney
General concludes that a nondisclosure requirement no longer is
justified by a danger to the national security, an officer, employee,
or agency of the United States shall notify the relevant person that
the prohibition of disclosure is no longer applicable.
``(e) Judicial Review.--At any time before the return date
specified in the summons, the person or entity summoned may, in the
United States district court for the district in which that person or
entity does business or resides, petition for an order modifying or
setting aside the summons. Any such court may modify or set aside a
nondisclosure requirement imposed under subsection (d) at the request
of a person to whom a subpoena has been directed, unless there is
reason to believe that the nondisclosure requirement is justified
because otherwise there may result a danger to the national security.
In all proceedings under this subsection, the court shall review the
government's submission, which may include classified information, ex
parte and in camera.
``(f) Immunity From Civil Liability.--Any person, including
officers, agents, and employees, who in good faith produce the records
or items requested in a subpoena shall not be liable in any court of
any State or the United States to any customer or other person for such
production or for nondisclosure of that production to the customer or
other person.
``(g) Guidelines.--The Attorney General shall issue guidelines to
ensure the effective implementation of this section.''.
(b) Amendment to Table of Sections.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, is amended
by inserting after the item relating to section 2332f the following new
item:
``2332g. Administrative subpoenas in terrorism investigations.''. | Antiterrorism Tools Enhancement Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to authorize a magistrate judge, at the request of a Federal law enforcement officer or attorney for the Government, to issue a warrant in an investigation of a Federal crime of terrorism or of specified offenses relating to information concerning such a crime (currently, in an investigation of domestic or international terrorism).
Authorizes the Attorney General, in any investigation concerning a Federal crime of terrorism, to subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and require the production of records that he finds relevant or material to the investigation. Provides that the attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be required from any place subject to U.S. jurisdiction at any designated hearing place, except that a witness shall not be required to appear at any hearing more than 500 miles distant from the place where he was served with a subpoena.
Sets forth provisions regarding the service of subpoenas, enforcement of subpoenas, a nondisclosure requirement and its enforcement (if the Attorney General certifies that otherwise there may result a danger to national security), termination of such requirement, and judicial review.
Immunizes from civil liability any person who in good faith produces the records or items requested in a subpoena. Directs the Attorney General to issue guidelines to ensure the effective implementation of this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To strengthen antiterrorism investigative tools, and for other purposes."} | 1,596 | 316 | 0.644371 | 1.886528 | 0.871887 | 4.507813 | 5.234375 | 0.929688 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and
Health Plan Beneficiaries Act''.
SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF ACCIDENT AND HEALTH PLANS TO ELIGIBLE
BENEFICIARIES.
(a) Exclusion of Contributions.--Section 106 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to contributions by employer to accident
and health plans) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(f) Coverage Provided for Eligible Beneficiaries of Employees.--
``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect
to an eligible beneficiary and any qualifying child who is a
dependent of the eligible beneficiary.
``(2) Qualifying child; dependent.--For purposes of this
subsection--
``(A) Qualifying child.--The term `qualifying
child' has the meaning given such term by section
152(c).
``(B) Dependent.--The term `dependent' has the
meaning given such term by section 105(b).''.
(b) Exclusion of Amounts Expended for Medical Care.--The first
sentence of section 105(b) of such Code (relating to amounts expended
for medical care) is amended--
(1) by striking ``and his dependents'' and inserting ``his
dependents'', and
(2) by inserting before the period at the end of the first
sentence the following: ``, an eligible beneficiary with
respect to the taxpayer, and any qualifying child of an
eligible beneficiary (within the meaning of section 106(f))
with respect to the taxpayer''.
(c) Payroll Taxes.--
(1) Section 3121(a)(2) of such Code is amended--
(A) by striking ``or any of his dependents'' both
places it appears and inserting ``, any of his
dependents, any eligible beneficiary with respect to
the employee, or any qualifying children of such
eligible beneficiary (within the meaning of section
106(f)),'',
(B) by striking ``and their dependents'' the first
place it appears and inserting ``, their dependents,
eligible beneficiaries with respect to employees, and
qualifying children of such eligible beneficiaries
(within the meaning of section 106(f)),'', and
(C) by striking ``and their dependents'' the second
place it appears and inserting ``, their dependents,
eligible beneficiaries with respect to employees, and
qualifying children of such eligible beneficiaries
(within the meaning of section 106(f))''.
(2) Section 3231(e)(1) of such Code is amended--
(A) by striking ``or any of his dependents'' and
inserting ``, any of his dependents, any eligible
beneficiary with respect to the employee, or any
qualifying children of such eligible beneficiary
(within the meaning of section 106(f)),'',
(B) by striking ``and their dependents'' the first
place it appears and inserting ``, their dependents,
eligible beneficiaries with respect to employees, and
qualifying children of such eligible beneficiaries
(within the meaning of section 106(f)),'', and
(C) by striking ``and their dependents'' the second
place it appears and inserting ``, their dependents,
eligible beneficiaries with respect to employees, and
qualifying children of such eligible beneficiaries
(within the meaning of section 106(f))''.
(3) Section 3306(b)(2) of such Code is amended--
(A) by striking ``or any of his dependents'' both
places it appears and inserting ``, any of his
dependents, any eligible beneficiary with respect to
the employee, or any qualifying children of such
eligible beneficiary (within the meaning of section
106(f)),'',
(B) by striking ``and their dependents'' the first
place it appears and inserting ``, their dependents,
eligible beneficiaries with respect to employees, and
qualifying children of such eligible beneficiaries
(within the meaning of section 106(f)),'', and
(C) by striking ``and their dependents'' the second
place it appears and inserting ``, their dependents,
eligible beneficiaries with respect to employees, and
qualifying children of such eligible beneficiaries
(within the meaning of section 106(f))''.
(4) Section 3401(a) of such Code is amended by striking
``or'' at the end of paragraph (21), by striking the period at
the end of paragraph (22) and inserting ``; or'', and by
inserting after paragraph (22) the following new paragraph:
``(23) for any payment made to or for the benefit of an
employee or his eligible beneficiary or any qualifying children
of his eligible beneficiary (within the meaning of section
106(f)) if at the time of such payment it is reasonable to
believe that the employee will be able to exclude such payment
from income under section 106(f) or under section 105 by
reference in section 105(b) to section 106(f).''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006.
SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF DEPENDENCY FOR PURPOSES OF DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH
INSURANCE COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) In General.--Paragraph (1) of section 162(l) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special rules for health insurance
costs of self-employed individuals) is amended to read as follows:
``(1) Allowance of deduction.--In the case of a taxpayer
who is an employee within the meaning of section 401(c)(1),
there shall be allowed as a deduction under this section an
amount equal to the amount paid during the taxable year for
insurance which constitutes medical care for--
``(A) the taxpayer,
``(B) the taxpayer's spouse,
``(C) the taxpayer's dependents,
``(D) an individual--
``(i) who satisfies the age requirements of
section 152(c)(3)(A),
``(ii) who bears a relationship to the
taxpayer described in section 152(d)(2)(H), and
``(iii) meets the requirements of section
152(d)(1)(C), and
``(E) an individual who--
``(i) is designated by the taxpayer for
purposes of this paragraph,
``(ii) bears a relationship to the taxpayer
described in section 152(d)(2)(H),
``(iii) meets the requirements of section
152(d)(1)(D), and
``(iv) is not the spouse of the taxpayer
and does not bear any relationship to the
taxpayer described in subparagraphs (A) through
(G) of section 152(d)(2).
For purposes of subparagraph (E)(i), not more than 1
person may be designated by the taxpayer for any
taxable year.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (B) of section 162(l)(2) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or of the
spouse of the taxpayer'' and inserting ``, of the spouse of the
taxpayer, or of any individual described in paragraph (1)(E)''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006.
SEC. 4. EXTENSION TO ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES OF SICK AND ACCIDENT
BENEFITS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF A VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES'
BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (relating to list of exempt organizations) is amended by adding at
the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of providing for the
payment of sick and accident benefits to members of such an association
and their dependents, the term `dependents' shall include any
individual who is an eligible beneficiary and any qualifying child of
an eligible beneficiary (within the meaning of section 106(f)), as
determined under the terms of a medical benefit, health insurance, or
other program under which members and their dependents are entitled to
sick and accident benefits.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006.
SEC. 5. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS AND HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT
ARRANGEMENTS.
The Secretary of Treasury shall issue guidance of general
applicability providing that medical expenses that otherwise qualify--
(1) for reimbursement from a flexible spending arrangement
under regulations in effect on the date of the enactment of
this Act may be reimbursed from an employee's flexible spending
arrangement, notwithstanding the fact that such expenses are
attributable to any individual who is an eligible beneficiary
under the flexible spending arrangement or to any qualifying
child of such an eligible beneficiary (within the meaning of
section 106(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and
(2) for reimbursement from a health reimbursement
arrangement under administrative guidance in effect on the date
of the enactment of this Act may be reimbursed from an
employee's health reimbursement arrangement, notwithstanding
the fact that such expenses are attributable to an individual
who is not a spouse or dependent within the meaning of section
152 of such Code but who is designated by the employee as
eligible to have his or her expenses reimbursed under the
health reimbursement arrangement.
SEC. 6. EXTENSION OF QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES FROM HEALTH SAVINGS
ACCOUNTS.
(a) In General.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to qualified medical expenses)
is amended--
(1) by striking ``and any dependent'' and inserting ``any
dependent'', and
(2) by inserting ``, and any qualified beneficiary'' after
``thereof)''.
(b) Qualified Beneficiary.--Section 223(d)(2) of such Code is
amended by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new
subparagraph:
``(D) Qualified beneficiary.--For purposes of
subparagraph (A), the term `qualified beneficiary'
means any individual who is described in subparagraph
(D) or (E) of section 162(l)(1).''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2007. | Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and Health Plan Beneficiaries Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health care coverage to certain eligible beneficiaries and their dependent children; (2) revise the definition of "dependent" for purposes of the tax deductions for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals and for contributions to health savings accounts; and (3) extend voluntary employees' beneficiary association sick and accident benefits to eligible beneficiaries and their dependents. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue guidance on reimbursements of medical expenses from flexible spending and health reimbursement arrangements. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees, and for other purposes."} | 2,416 | 127 | 0.503533 | 1.296194 | 0.595891 | 2.433333 | 17.241667 | 0.9 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``North Korea Refugee Relief and
Reconstruction Act of 2006''.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Act is to help the people of North Korea gain
freedom from political oppression.
SEC. 3. NORTH KOREA REFUGEE RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND.
(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury of the
United States a fund to be known as the ``North Korea Refugee Relief
and Reconstruction Fund'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Fund''),
consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated to the Fund pursuant
to subsection (b) and such articles and services as may be made
available to the Fund pursuant to subsection (c). The resources of the
Fund shall be available to carry out the programs and activities
identified in section 4.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated for contributions to the Fund such sums as may be
necessary, not to exceed $10,000,000,000. Amounts appropriated for the
Fund shall remain available until expended.
(c) Drawdown Authority.--
(1) In general.--The President may, pursuant to section
506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2318(a)(2)), draw down articles and services from the inventory
and resources of any agency of the United States Government for
the Fund to carry out the programs and activities identified in
section 4.
(2) Authority to acquire by contract or otherwise.--The
assistance authorized under paragraph (1) may include the
supply of articles and services that are acquired by contract
or otherwise.
(3) Amount of assistance.--
(A) Limit.--The aggregate value of assistance
provided under this subsection, as defined under
section 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
(22 U.S.C. 2403(m)), may not exceed $1,000,000,000.
(B) Assistance not counted toward special authority
limit.--Assistance provided under this subsection shall
not count toward any limitation under section 506 of
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318).
(4) Reimbursement.--
(A) In general.--Articles and services provided
under this subsection shall be made available to the
Fund without reimbursement to the applicable
appropriation, fund, or account except to the extent
that funds are appropriated pursuant to subparagraph
(B).
(B) Authorization of appropriations.--
(i) In general.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the President such sums as may
be necessary to reimburse the applicable
appropriation, fund, or account for the value
of articles and services provided under this
subsection, as defined under section 644(m) of
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2403(m)).
(ii) Offset.--The maximum amount authorized
to be appropriated for the Fund under
subsection (b) shall be reduced by an amount
equal to the aggregate value of the articles
and services made available under paragraph
(1).
SEC. 4. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE FUND.
(a) Refugee Relief, Relocation and Resettlement Assistance.--The
President may use amounts in the Fund to provide relief to refugees
that have escaped from North Korea, to relocate such refugees to South
Korea or other countries prepared to accept them, and to assist in the
resettlement of such refugees in any country willing to accept their
resettlement. These activities may be carried out pursuant to the
authorities provided in the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of
1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.).
(b) Reunification and Reconstruction Assistance.--The President may
use amounts in the Fund to provide for the benefit of persons living in
the territory of North Korea the types of assistance authorized for the
Independent States of the former Soviet Union under section 498 of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2295) and for the countries
of the South Caucasus and Central Asia under sections 499A, 499B, 499C,
and 499D of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2296a, 2296b, 2296c, and 2296d) in the
event of--
(1) the reunification of North Korea with South Korea; or
(2) the emergence in North Korea of a new national
government committed to respect for human rights,
nonproliferation, and peaceful relations with the United States
and the other countries of the region.
SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS.
It is the sense of Congress that the Governments of South Korea,
Japan, China, and Russia and other concerned governments should make
commitments commensurate to those that the United States is offering
under this Act--
(1) to assist refugees fleeing political oppression in
North Korea; and
(2) to meet humanitarian and reconstruction needs arising
in connection with--
(A) the reunification of North Korea with South
Korea; or
(B) the emergence in North Korea of a new national
government committed to respect for human rights,
nonproliferation, and peaceful relations with the
United States and the other countries in the region. | North Korea Refugee Relief and Reconstruction Act of 2006 - States that purpose of this Act is to help the people of North Korea gain freedom from political oppression.
Establishes in the Treasury the North Korea Refugee Relief and Reconstruction Fund.
Authorizes the President to use Fund amounts for: (1) refugee relief, relocation, and resettlement assistance; and (2) Korean reunification and reconstruction assistance.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the governments of South Korea, Japan, China, and Russia and other concerned governments should make commensurate commitments to: (1) assist refugees fleeing political oppression in North Korea; and (2) meet humanitarian and reconstruction needs arising in connection with the reunification of North Korea with South Korea, or the emergence in North Korea of a national government committed to respect for human rights, nonproliferation, and peaceful relations with the United States and the other countries in the region. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to authorize refugee relief and reconstruction assistance for North Korea."} | 1,169 | 199 | 0.487302 | 1.436814 | 0.857113 | 6.289017 | 5.849711 | 0.959538 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Spokane Tribe of Indians of the
Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) from 1927 to 1931, at the direction of Congress, the
Corps of Engineers investigated the Columbia River and its
tributaries to determine sites at which power could be produced
at low cost;
(2) under section 10(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
803(e)), when licenses are issued involving tribal land within
an Indian reservation, a reasonable annual charge shall be
fixed for the use of the land, subject to the approval of the
Indian tribe having jurisdiction over the land;
(3) in August 1933, the Columbia Basin Commission, an
agency of the State of Washington, received a preliminary
permit from the Federal Power Commission for water power
development at the Grand Coulee site;
(4) had the Columbia Basin Commission or a private entity
developed the site, the Spokane Tribe would have been entitled
to a reasonable annual charge for the use of the land of the
Spokane Tribe;
(5) in the mid-1930s, the Federal Government, which is not
subject to licensing under the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 792
et seq.)--
(A) federalized the Grand Coulee Dam project; and
(B) began construction of the Grand Coulee Dam;
(6) when the Grand Coulee Dam project was federalized, the
Federal Government recognized that--
(A) development of the project affected the
interests of the Spokane Tribe and the Confederated
Tribes of the Colville Reservation; and
(B) it would be appropriate for the Spokane and
Colville Tribes to receive a share of revenue from the
disposition of power produced at Grand Coulee Dam;
(7) in the Act of June 29, 1940 (16 U.S.C. 835d et seq.),
Congress--
(A) granted to the United States--
(i) in aid of the construction, operation,
and maintenance of the Columbia Basin Project,
all the right, title, and interest of the
Spokane Tribe and Colville Tribes in and to the
tribal and allotted land within the Spokane and
Colville Reservations, as designated by the
Secretary of the Interior from time to time;
and
(ii) other interests in that land as
required and as designated by the Secretary for
certain construction activities undertaken in
connection with the project; and
(B) provided that compensation for the land and
other interests was to be determined by the Secretary
in such amounts as the Secretary determined to be just
and equitable;
(8) pursuant to that Act, the Secretary paid--
(A) to the Spokane Tribe, $4,700; and
(B) to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation, $63,000;
(9) in 1994, following litigation under the Act of August
13, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Indian Claims Commission
Act'' (60 Stat. 1049, chapter 959; former 25 U.S.C. 70 et
seq.)), Congress ratified the Colville Settlement Agreement,
which required--
(A) for past use of the land of the Colville
Tribes, a payment of $53,000,000; and
(B) for continued use of the land of the Colville
Tribes, annual payments of $15,250,000, adjusted
annually based on revenues from the sale of electric
power from the Grand Coulee Dam project and
transmission of that power by the Bonneville Power
Administration;
(10) the Spokane Tribe, having suffered harm similar to
that suffered by the Colville Tribes, did not file a claim
within the 5-year statute of limitations under the Indian
Claims Commission Act;
(11) neither the Colville Tribes nor the Spokane Tribe
filed claims for compensation for use of the land of the
respective tribes with the Commission prior to August 13, 1951,
but both tribes filed unrelated land claims prior to August 13,
1951;
(12) in 1976, over objections by the United States, the
Colville Tribes were successful in amending the 1951 Claims
Commission land claims to add the Grand Coulee claim of the
Colville Tribes;
(13) the Spokane Tribe had no such claim to amend, having
settled the Claims Commission land claims of the Spokane Tribe
with the United States in 1967;
(14) the Spokane Tribe has suffered significant harm from
the construction and operation of Grand Coulee Dam;
(15) Spokane tribal acreage taken by the United States for
the construction of Grand Coulee Dam equaled approximately 39
percent of Colville tribal acreage taken for construction of
the dam;
(16) the payments and delegation made pursuant to this Act
constitute fair and equitable compensation for the past and
continued use of Spokane tribal land for the production of
hydropower at Grand Coulee Dam; and
(17) by vote of the Spokane tribal membership, the Spokane
Tribe has resolved that the payments and delegation made
pursuant to this Act constitute fair and equitable compensation
for the past and continued use of Spokane tribal land for the
production of hydropower at Grand Coulee Dam.
SEC. 3. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Act is to provide fair and equitable
compensation to the Spokane Tribe for the use of the land of the
Spokane Tribe for the generation of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration or the
head of any successor agency, corporation, or entity that
markets power produced at Grand Coulee Dam.
(2) Colville settlement agreement.--The term ``Colville
Settlement Agreement'' means the Settlement Agreement entered
into between the United States and the Colville Tribes, signed
by the United States on April 21, 1994, and by the Colville
Tribes on April 16, 1994, to settle the claims of the Colville
Tribes in Docket 181-D of the Indian Claims Commission, which
docket was transferred to the United States Court of Federal
Claims.
(3) Colville tribes.--The term ``Colville Tribes'' means
the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
(4) Computed annual payment.--The term ``Computed Annual
Payment'' means the payment calculated under paragraph 2.b. of
the Colville Settlement Agreement, without regard to any
increase or decrease in the payment under section 2.d. of the
agreement.
(5) Confederated tribes act.--The term ``Confederated
Tribes Act'' means the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Settlement Act (Public Law 103-
436; 108 Stat. 4577).
(6) Fund.--The term ``Fund'' means the Spokane Tribe of
Indians Recovery Trust Fund established by section 5.
(7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(8) Spokane business council.--The term ``Spokane Business
Council'' means the governing body of the Spokane Tribe under
the constitution of the Spokane Tribe.
(9) Spokane tribe.--The term ``Spokane Tribe'' means the
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation,
Washington.
SEC. 5. SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS RECOVERY TRUST FUND.
(a) Establishment of Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of
the United States a separate account to be known as the ``Spokane Tribe
of Indians Recovery Trust Fund'', consisting of--
(1) amounts deposited in the Fund under subsection (b); and
(2) any interest earned on investment of amounts in the
Fund.
(b) Deposits.--On October 1 of the first fiscal year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, from the
general fund of the Treasury, deposit in the Fund $53,000,000.
(c) Maintenance and Investment of Fund.--The Fund shall be
maintained and invested by the Secretary in accordance with the Act of
June 24, 1938 (25 U.S.C. 162a).
(d) Payments to the Spokane Tribe.--
(1) In general.--At any time after the date on which the
Spokane Business Council has adopted a plan described in
subsection (e) and after amounts are deposited in the Fund, the
Spokane Business Council may request that all or a portion of
the amounts in the Fund be disbursed to the Spokane Tribe by
submitting to the Secretary written notice of the adoption by
the Spokane Business Council of a resolution requesting the
disbursement.
(2) Payment.--Not later than 60 days after the date on
which the Secretary receives notice under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall disburse the amounts requested from the Fund to
the Spokane Tribe.
(e) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Spokane Business Council shall
prepare a plan that describes the manner in which the Spokane
Tribe intends to use amounts received under subsection (d) to
promote--
(A) economic development;
(B) infrastructure development;
(C) educational, health, recreational, and social
welfare objectives of the Spokane Tribe and the members
of the Spokane Tribe; or
(D) any combination of the activities described in
subparagraphs (A) through (C).
(2) Review and revision.--
(A) In general.--The Spokane Business Council shall
make available to the members of the Spokane Tribe for
review and comment a copy of the plan before the date
on which the plan is final, in accordance with
procedures established by the Spokane Business Council.
(B) Updates.--The Spokane Business Council may
update the plan on an annual basis, subject to the
condition that the Spokane Business Council provides
the members of the Spokane Tribe an opportunity to
review and comment on the updated plan.
SEC. 6. PAYMENTS BY ADMINISTRATOR.
(a) Initial Payment.--On March 1, 2017, the Administrator shall pay
to the Spokane Tribe an amount equal to 25 percent of the Computed
Annual Payment for fiscal year 2016.
(b) Subsequent Payments.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2018, and March 1
of each year thereafter through March 1, 2026, the
Administrator shall pay the Spokane Tribe an amount equal to 25
percent of the Computed Annual Payment for the preceding fiscal
year.
(2) March 1, 2027, and subsequent years.--Not later than
March 1, 2027, and March 1 of each year thereafter, the
Administrator shall pay the Spokane Tribe an amount equal to 32
percent of the Computed Annual Payment for the preceding fiscal
year.
SEC. 7. TREATMENT AFTER AMOUNTS ARE PAID.
(a) Use of Payments.--Payments made to the Spokane Business Council
or Spokane Tribe under section 5 or 6 may be used or invested by the
Spokane Business Council in the same manner and for the same purposes
as other Spokane Tribe governmental amounts.
(b) No Trust Responsibility of the Secretary.--Neither the
Secretary nor the Administrator shall have any trust responsibility for
the investment, supervision, administration, or expenditure of any
amounts after the date on which the funds are paid to the Spokane
Business Council or Spokane Tribe under section 5 or 6.
(c) Treatment of Funds for Certain Purposes.--The payments of all
amounts to the Spokane Business Council and Spokane Tribe under
sections 5 and 6, and the interest and income generated by those
amounts, shall be treated in the same manner as payments under section
6 of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Distribution of
Judgment Funds Act (100 Stat. 677).
(d) Tribal Audit.--After the date on which amounts are paid to the
Spokane Business Council or Spokane Tribe under section 5 or 6, the
amounts shall--
(1) constitute Spokane Tribe governmental amounts; and
(2) be subject to an annual tribal government audit.
SEC. 8. REPAYMENT CREDIT.
(a) In General.--The Administrator shall deduct from the interest
payable to the Secretary of the Treasury from net proceeds (as defined
in section 13 of the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act (16
U.S.C. 838k))--
(1) in fiscal year 2026, $2,700,000; and
(2) in each subsequent fiscal year in which the
Administrator makes a payment under section 6, $2,700,000.
(b) Crediting.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and
(3), each deduction made under this section for the fiscal year
shall be--
(A) a credit to the interest payments otherwise
payable by the Administrator to the Secretary of the
Treasury during the fiscal year in which the deduction
is made; and
(B) allocated pro rata to all interest payments on
debt associated with the generation function of the
Federal Columbia River Power System that are due during
the fiscal year.
(2) Deduction greater than amount of interest.--If, in an
applicable fiscal year under paragraph (1), the deduction is
greater than the amount of interest due on debt associated with
the generation function for the fiscal year, the amount of the
deduction that exceeds the interest due on debt associated with
the generation function shall be allocated pro rata to all
other interest payments due during the fiscal year.
(3) Credit.--To the extent that a deduction exceeds the
total amount of interest described in paragraphs (1) and (2),
the deduction shall be applied as a credit against any other
payments that the Administrator makes to the Secretary of the
Treasury.
SEC. 9. EXTINGUISHMENT OF CLAIMS.
On the deposit of amounts in the Fund under section 5, all monetary
claims that the Spokane Tribe has or may have against the United States
to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the
Grand Coulee Dam project for the past and continued use of land of the
Spokane Tribe for the production of hydropower at Grand Coulee Dam
shall be extinguished.
SEC. 10. ADMINISTRATION.
Nothing in this Act establishes any precedent or is binding on the
Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration,
or Southeastern Power Administration. | . Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act (Sec. 5) This bill establishes the Spokane Tribe of Indians Recovery Trust Fund to compensate the Spokane Business Council for the use of tribal lands for the generation of hydropower from the Grand Coulee Dam. The council must prepare a plan for the use of those payments to promote any combination of: (1) economic development; (2) infrastructure development; or (3) educational, health, recreational, and social welfare objectives of the tribe and its members. (Sec. 6) The Bonneville Power Administration must make specified settlement payments to the tribe. (Sec. 7) Payments made to the council or tribe may be used or invested by the council in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds. Amounts paid to the council are subject to an annual tribal government audit. (Sec. 8) The Bonneville Power Administration is credited a specified amount on interest payments otherwise payable to the Department of the Treasury. (Sec. 9) Deposit of amounts in the fund extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act"} | 3,226 | 274 | 0.54364 | 1.772936 | 0.618251 | 3.95671 | 12.337662 | 0.943723 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Francis W. Agnes Prisoner of War
Benefits Act of 2003''.
SEC. 2. IMPROVED VETERANS' BENEFITS FOR FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR.
(a) Repeal of Requirement for Minimum Period of Internment for
Presumption of Service Connection for Certain Diseases.--Section
1112(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``and
who was detained or interned for not less than thirty days'' in the
matter preceding paragraph (1).
(b) Repeal of Requirement for Minimum Period of Internment for
Presumption of Service Connection for Dental Care.--Section
1712(a)(1)(F) of such title is amended by striking ``and who was
detained or interned for a period of not less than 90 days''.
(c) Additional Diseases Presumed To Be Service Connected.--Section
1112 of such title is further amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``the disease'' and inserting ``a
disease specified under subsection (d) or the
disease'';
(B) by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph
(14); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following
new paragraphs:
``(16) heart disease,
``(17) stroke,
``(18) liver disease,
``(19) diabetes (type 2), or
``(20) osteoporosis,''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d)(1) Subsection (b) applies with respect to any disease (in
addition to those specified in that subsection) that the Secretary
determines in regulations prescribed under this subsection warrants a
presumption of service-connection by reason of having positive
association with the experience of being a prisoner of war.
``(2)(A) Whenever the Secretary determines, on the basis of sound
medical and scientific evidence, that a positive association exists
between (i) the experience of being a prisoner of war, and (ii) the
occurrence of a disease in humans, the Secretary shall prescribe
regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is
warranted for that disease for the purposes of subsection (b).
``(B) In making determinations for the purpose of this paragraph,
the Secretary shall take into account (i) recommendations received by
the Secretary from the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War
established under section 541 of this title, and (ii) all other sound
medical and scientific information and analyses available to the
Secretary. In evaluating any study for the purpose of making such
determinations, the Secretary shall take into consideration whether the
results are statistically significant, are capable of replication, and
withstand peer review.
``(C) An association between the occurrence of a disease in humans
and the experience of being a prisoner of war shall be considered to be
positive for the purposes of this subsection if the credible evidence
for the association is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence
against the association.
``(3)(A) Not later than 60 days after the date on which the
Secretary receives a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on
Former Prisoners of War that a presumption of service connection be
established under this subsection for any disease, the Secretary shall
determine whether a presumption of service connection under this
subsection is warranted for that disease. If the Secretary determines
that such a presumption is warranted, the Secretary, not later than 60
days after making the determination, shall issue proposed regulations
setting forth the Secretary's determination.
``(B) If the Secretary determines that a presumption of service
connection is not warranted, the Secretary, not later than 60 days
after making the determination, shall publish in the Federal Register a
notice of that determination. The notice shall include an explanation
of the scientific basis for that determination. If the disease already
is included in regulations providing for a presumption of service
connection, the Secretary, not later than 60 days after publication of
the notice of a determination that the presumption is not warranted,
shall issue proposed regulations removing the presumption for the
disease.
``(C) Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary
issues any proposed regulations under this subsection, the Secretary
shall issue final regulations. Such regulations shall be effective on
the date of issuance.
``(4) Whenever a disease is removed from regulations prescribed
under this section--
``(A) a veteran who was awarded compensation for such
disease on the basis of the presumption provided in subsection
(b) before the effective date of the removal shall continue to
be entitled to receive compensation on that basis; and
``(B) a survivor of a veteran who was awarded dependency
and indemnity compensation for the death of a veteran resulting
from such disease on the basis of such presumption shall
continue to be entitled to receive dependency and indemnity
compensation on such basis.
``(5) The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in consultation
with, and after taking into consideration the views of, the Advisory
Committee on Former Prisoners of War established under section 541 of
this title.''. | Francis W. Agnes Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2003 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions with respect to former prisoners of war to repeal the currently required: (1) 30-day minimum period of internment prior to the presumption of service connection for certain listed diseases, for purposes of the payment of veterans' disability compensation; and (2) 90-day minimum period of internment prior to eligibility for dental care furnished through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Adds the following to the listed diseases under (1), above: heart disease, stroke, liver disease, diabetes (type 2), and osteoporosis. Requires: (1) such presumption also with respect to any disease that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines warrants such presumption by reason of having a positive association with the experience of being a prisoner of war; and (2) the Secretary to make such a determination within 60 days after a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War that such presumption be established for a non-listed disease. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war."} | 1,186 | 225 | 0.681598 | 2.192528 | 0.752043 | 2.928934 | 5.426396 | 0.857868 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Summer Meals Act of 2014''.
SEC. 2. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN.
(a) Better Integrate Summer Education and Summer Meals Program.--
Section 13(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch
Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 percent''
each place it appears and inserting ``40 percent''.
(b) Reduce Red Tape for Public-Private Partnerships.--Section 13(a)
of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a))
is amended by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
``(8) Year-round meal service.--
``(A) Seamless summer option for schools.--Except
as otherwise determined by the Secretary, a service
institution that is a public or private nonprofit
school food authority may provide summer or school
vacation food service in accordance with applicable
provisions of law governing the school lunch program
established under this Act or the school breakfast
program established under the Child Nutrition Act of
1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.).
``(B) Year-round meal service for other service
institutions.--Each service institution (other than a
service institution described in subparagraph (A)), in
addition to being eligible for reimbursement for meals
described in subsection (b)(2) served during each day
of operation during the periods described in subsection
(c)(1), may be reimbursed for up to 1 meal and 1 snack
per child served during each day of operation during--
``(i) afterschool hours;
``(ii) weekends; and
``(iii) school holidays during the regular
school calendar.''.
(c) Improve Nutrition in Underserved, Hard-to-Reach Areas.--Section
13(a) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.
1761(a)) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (9) and (10) and inserting the
following:
``(9) Improve nutrition in underserved, hard-to-reach
areas.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations provided in advance in an appropriations
Act specifically for the purpose of carrying out this
paragraph, the Secretary may award competitive grants
to service institutions selected by the Secretary to
increase participation in the program at congregate
feeding sites through--
``(i) innovative approaches to limited
transportation; and
``(ii) mobile meal trucks.
``(B) Eligibility.--To be selected to receive a
grant under this paragraph, a service institution--
``(i) may be located in any State; and
``(ii) shall--
``(I) submit to the Secretary an
application at such time, in such
manner, and containing such information
as the Secretary may require;
``(II) meet criteria established by
the Secretary; and
``(III) agree to the terms and
conditions of the grant, as established
by the Secretary.
``(C) Priority.--In awarding grants under this
paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to service
institutions that--
``(i) serve both breakfast and lunch; or
``(ii) offer educational or enrichment
programs.
``(D) Travel reimbursement.--A service institution
that receives a grant under subparagraph (A)(i) may use
grant funds to provide reimbursement for travel to
satellite congregate feeding sites.
``(E) Authorization of appropriations.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make
competitive grants under this paragraph $10,000,000 for
each fiscal year.''; and
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs
(10) and (11), respectively.
(d) Third Meal.--Section 13(b)(2) of the Richard B. Russell
National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(b)(2)) is amended by striking
``only serve lunch'' and all that follows through ``migrant children
may''. | Summer Meals Act of 2014 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to redefine "areas in which poor economic conditions exist," where the summer food service program for children may operate, as areas in which at least 40% (currently, 50%) of the children have been determined to be eligible for free or reduced price school meals under the school lunch and breakfast programs. Reimburses service institutions (other than school food authorities) for up to one meal and one snack per child each day during after-school hours, weekends, and school holidays during the regular school calendar. (Currently, such institutions are reimbursed for meals and snacks served to children over the summer months or to children who are on vacation under a continuous school calendar.) Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to award competitive grants to service institutions to increase participation in the summer food service program for children at congregate feeding sites through innovative approaches to limited transportation and mobile meal trucks. Allows service institutions that are participating in the summer food service program for children to serve up to three meals, or two meals and one snack, during each day of operation. (Currently, this option is reserved for camps and service institutions that serve meals primarily to migrant children.) | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Summer Meals Act of 2014"} | 962 | 268 | 0.618089 | 1.746234 | 0.788957 | 2.157025 | 3.396694 | 0.801653 |
.
Any ADR used to resolve a health care liability action or claim
shall contain provisions relating to statute of limitations,
noneconomic damages, joint and several liability, punitive damages,
collateral source rule, periodic payments, and award of attorney's fees
which are consistent with the provisions relating to such matters in
this Act.
SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Act:
(1) Actual damages.--The term ``actual damages'' means
damages awarded to pay for economic loss.
(2) ADR.--The term ``ADR'' means an alternative dispute
resolution system established under Federal or State law that
provides for the resolution of health care liability claims in
a manner other than through health care liability actions.
(3) Claimant.--The term ``claimant'' means any person who
brings a health care liability action and any person on whose
behalf such an action is brought. If such action is brought
through or on behalf of an estate, the term includes the
claimant's decedent. If such action is brought through or on
behalf of a minor or incompetent, the term includes the
claimant's legal guardian.
(4) Clear and convincing evidence.--The term ``clear and
convincing evidence'' is that measure or degree of proof that
will produce in the mind of the trier of fact a firm belief or
conviction as to the truth of the allegations sought to be
established. Such measure or degree of proof is more than that
required under preponderance of the evidence but less than that
required for proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
(5) Collateral source payments.--The term ``collateral
source payments'' means any amount paid or reasonably likely to
be paid in the future to or on behalf of a claimant, or any
service, product, or other benefit provided or reasonably
likely to be provided in the future to or on behalf of a
claimant, as a result of an injury or wrongful death, pursuant
to--
(A) any State or Federal health, sickness, income-
disability, accident or workers' compensation Act;
(B) any health, sickness, income-disability, or
accident insurance that provides health benefits or
income-disability coverage;
(C) any contract or agreement of any group,
organization, partnership, or corporation to provide,
pay for, or reimburse the cost of medical, hospital,
dental, or income disability benefits; and
(D) any other publicly or privately funded program.
(6) Drug.--The term ``drug'' has the meaning given such
term in section 201(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1)).
(7) Economic damages.--The term ``economic damages'' means
objectively verifiable monetary losses incurred as a result of
the provision of, use of, or payment for (or failure to
provide, use, or pay for) health care services or medical
products such as past and future medical expenses, loss of past
and future earnings, cost of obtaining domestic services, loss
of employment, loss due to death, burial costs, and loss of
business or employment opportunities.
(8) Harm.--The term ``harm'' means any legally cognizable
wrong or injury for which punitive damages may be imposed.
(9) Health benefit plan.--The term ``health benefit plan''
means--
(A) a hospital or medical expense incurred policy
or certificate,
(B) a hospital or medical service plan contract,
(C) a health maintenance subscriber contract, or
(D) a Medicare+Choice product (offered under part C
of title XVIII of the Social Security Act),
that provides benefits with respect to health care services.
(10) Health care liability action.--The term ``health care
liability action'' means a civil action brought in a State or
Federal court or pursuant to alternative dispute resolution
against a health care provider, an entity which is obligated to
provide or pay for health benefits under any health benefit
plan (including any person or entity acting under a contract or
arrangement to provide or administer any health benefit), or
the manufacturer, distributor, supplier, marketer, promoter, or
seller of a medical product, in which the claimant alleges a
claim (including third party claims, cross claims, counter
claims, or contribution claims) based upon the provision of (or
the failure to provide or pay for) health care services or the
use of a medical product, regardless of the theory of liability
on which the claim is based or the number of plaintiffs,
defendants, or causes of action.
(11) Health care liability claim.--The term ``health care
liability claim'' means a claim in which the claimant alleges
that injury was caused by the provision of (or the failure to
provide) health care services or medical products.
(12) Health care provider.--The term ``health care
provider'' means any person that is engaged in the delivery of
health care services in a State and that is required by the
laws or regulations of the State to be licensed or certified by
the State to engage in the delivery of such services in the
State.
(13) Health care service.--The term ``health care service''
means any service for which payment may be made under a health
benefit plan including services related to the delivery or
administration of such service.
(14) Medical product.--The term ``medical product'' means a
drug (as defined in section 201(g)(1)) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1)) or a medical
device (as defined in section 201(h)) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(h)), including any
component or raw material used in a drug or device but
excluding health care services.
(15) Noneconomic damages.--The term ``noneconomic damages''
means damages paid to an individual for pain and suffering,
inconvenience, emotional distress, mental anguish, loss of
consortium, injury to reputation, humiliation, and other
nonpecuniary losses.
(16) Person.--The term ``person'' means any individual,
corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society,
joint stock company, or any other entity, including any
governmental entity.
(17) Product seller.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
term ``product seller'' means a person who, in the
course of a business conducted for that purpose--
(i) sells, distributes, rents, leases,
prepares, blends, packages, labels, or is
otherwise involved in placing, a product in the
stream of commerce, or
(ii) installs, repairs, or maintains the
harm-causing aspect of a product.
(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include--
(i) a seller or lessor of real property;
(ii) a provider of professional services in
any case in which the sale or use of a product
is incidental to the transaction and the
essence of the transaction is the furnishing of
judgment, skill, or services; or
(iii) any person who--
(I) acts in only a financial
capacity with respect to the sale of a
product; or
(II) leases a product under a lease
arrangement in which the selection,
possession, maintenance, and operation
of the product are controlled by a
person other than the lessor.
(18) Punitive damages.--The term ``punitive damages'' means
damages awarded against any person not to compensate for actual
injury suffered, but to punish or deter such person or others
from engaging in similar behavior in the future.
(19) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several
States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands,
and any other territory or possession of the United States.
SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act will apply to any health care liability action brought in
a Federal or State court and to any health care liability claim subject
to an ADR system, that is initiated on or after the date of enactment
of this Act, except that any health care liability claim or action
arising from an injury occurring prior to the date of enactment of this
Act shall be governed by the applicable statute of limitations
provisions in effect at the time the injury occurred. | Medical Malpractice Rx Act - Establishes an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure for all health care liability actions, except: (1) certain actions for damages arising from a vaccine-related injury or death; or (2) an action under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).Establishes a five-year maximum statute of limitations for health care liability actions. Makes a defendant in any health care liability action liable (severally but not jointly) only for the amount of noneconomic damages ($500,000 maximum) in direct proportion to the defendant's share of fault or responsibility for the claimant's actual damages.Requires for the award of punitive damages that the claimant establish that the harm was the result of conduct: (1) specifically intended to cause harm; or (2) manifesting a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of others.Prohibits the award of punitive damages against a manufacturer or product seller of a drug or medical device where: (1) the drug or device was subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket safety and labeling approval; or (2) the drug is generally recognized as safe and effective pursuant to FDA conditions.Allows punitive damages if the defendant: (1) intentionally and wrongfully withheld from or misrepresented material information; or (2) made an illegal payment to an FDA official or employee.Prohibits punitive damages against a drug manufacturer or product seller relating to the adequacy of the packaging or labeling of a drug required by regulation to have tamper-resistant packaging unless the court finds that such packaging or labeling is substantially out of regulatory compliance.Permits defendants to introduce evidence of collateral source payments.Entitles the prevailing party in an action to attorney's fees from the non-prevailing party under specified conditions.Specifies contingent fee limits. Declares that any ADR used to resolve a health care liability action or claim shall contain provisions for statute of limitations, noneconomic damages, joint and several liability, punitive damages, collateral source rule, periodic payments, and award of attorney's fees which are identical to the provisions of this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To establish limits on medical malpractice claims, and for other purposes."} | 1,874 | 476 | 0.556157 | 1.907945 | 0.667452 | 2.275 | 4.3 | 0.765 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Advance Fee Loan Scam Prevention Act
of 1993''.
SEC. 2. TITLE 18 AMENDMENT.
(a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1033. Loan broker advance fees and fraud
``(a) It shall be unlawful for a loan broker--
``(1) to solicit an advance fee in connection with--
``(A) arranging or attempting to arrange consumer
credit;
``(B) offering to find for any individual consumer
credit; or
``(C) advising any individual as to how to obtain
consumer credit;
``(2) to make or use any false or misleading
representations or omit any material fact in the offer or sale
of the service of a loan broker; or
``(3) to engage, directly or indirectly, in any conduct
that operates or would operate as fraud or deception upon any
person in connection with the offer or sale of the services of
a loan broker, notwithstanding the absence of reliance by the
person to whom the loan broker's services are offered or sold.
``(b) Whoever knowingly violates subsection (a) of this section
shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than 5
years, or both
``(c) Any violation of subsection (a) shall--
``(1) be treated as a violation of a rule of the Federal
Trade Commission issued pursuant to section 18(a)(1)(B) of the
Federal Trade Commission Act; and
``(2) be subject to enforcement by the Federal Trade
Commission under the enforcement and penalty provisions
applicable to violations of such rules.
``(d) For purposes of section 3005(a) of title 39, a violation of
subsection (a) of this section by any person shall constitute prima
facie evidence that such person is engaged in conducting a scheme or
device for obtaining money or property through the mail by means of
false representations.
``(e) For purposes of this section--
``(1) the term ``loan broker''--
``(A) means any person who, in or affecting
interstate or foreign commerce--
``(i) for, or in expectation of, a
consideration, arranges or attempts to arrange
or offers to find for any individual, consumer
credit;
``(ii) for, or in expectation of, a
consideration, assists or advises an individual
on obtaining, or attempting to obtain, consumer
credit; or
``(iii) acts or purports to act for, or on
behalf of, a person described in clause (i) or
(ii) of this subparagraph, for the purpose of
soliciting individuals interested in obtaining
consumer credit; and
``(B) does not include--
``(i) any insured depository institution
(as defined in section 3(c)(2) of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act), any insured credit
union (as defined in section 101(7) of the
Federal Credit Union Act), or any depository
institution which is eligible for deposit
insurance under the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act or the Federal Credit Union Act and has
deposit insurance coverage provided by any
State;
``(ii) any lender approved by the Federal
Housing Administration, Farmers Home
Administration, or Department of Veterans
Affairs;
``(iii) any seller or servicer of mortgages
approved by the Federal National Mortgage
Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation; or
``(iv) any consumer finance company, retail
installment sales company, securities broker or
dealer, real estate broker or real estate
salesperson, attorney, credit card company,
installment loan licensee, mortgage broker or
lender, or insurance company if such person
is--
``(I) licensed by and subject to
regulation or supervision by any agency
of the United States or by the State in
which the person seeking to utilize the
services of the loan broker resides;
and
``(II) is acting within the scope
of that license or regulation;
``(2) the term ``advance fee''--
``(A) means any fee (including any advance payment
of interest or other fees for any extension of consumer
credit) which is assessed or collected by a loan broker
from any person seeking the consumer credit before the
extension of such credit; and
``(B) does not include--
``(i) any amount that the loan broker can
demonstrate is collected solely for the purpose
of payment to unaffiliated, third party vendors
for actual expenses incurred and payable before
the extension of any consumer credit; or
``(ii) any application fee or other charge
assessed or collected--
``(I) by a retail seller of
property that is primarily for
personal, family, or household purposes
or automobiles;
``(II) in connection with a
consumer credit transaction in which a
purchase money security interest
arising under an installment sales
contract (or any equivalent consensual
security interest) is created or
retained against any such property or
automobile being sold by the retail
seller to the person seeking the
extension of credit; or
``(III) in connection with a
residential real estate transaction
that is secured by a first lien on the
property, including a purchase,
refinancing, or consolidation of an
extension of credit; and
``(3) the terms ``consumer'' and ``credit'' have the
meanings given to such terms in section 103 of the Truth in
Lending Act.''.
(b) Civil Forfeiture.--Section 981(a)(1)(C) of title 18, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``title or a violation'' and inserting
``title, a violation''; and
(2) by inserting ``, or a violation of section 1033 of this
title'' before the period.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``1033. Loan broker advance fees and fraud.''. | Advance Fee Loan Scam Prevention Act of 1993 - Amends Federal criminal law to prohibit the receipt of advance fees by unregulated loan brokers arranging consumer credit for individuals.
Grants the Federal Trade Commission enforcement powers under this Act. Establishes criminal penalties and civil forfeiture penalties for violations of this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Advance Fee Loan Scam Prevention Act of 1993"} | 1,342 | 65 | 0.563143 | 1.411782 | 0.880141 | 1.607143 | 23.339286 | 0.714286 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Prohibiting Detention of Youth
Status Offenders Act of 2014''.
SEC. 2. DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS.
Section 223 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5633) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(11)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``shall,'';
(B) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) in clause (i), by adding ``and'' at the
end;
(ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(iii) by striking clause (iii); and
(iv) in the matter following clause (iii),
by striking ``and'' at the end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) if a court determines that a juvenile should
be placed in a secure detention facility or secure
correctional facility for violating an order described
in subparagraph (A)(ii)--
``(i) the court shall issue a written order
that--
``(I) identifies the valid court
order that the juvenile has violated;
``(II) specifies the factual basis
for determining that there is
reasonable cause to believe that the
juvenile has violated the order;
``(III) includes findings of fact
to support a determination that there
is no appropriate less restrictive
alternative available to placing the
juvenile in a secure detention facility
or secure correctional facility, with
due consideration to the best interest
of the juvenile;
``(IV) specifies the length of
time, not to exceed 3 days, that the
juvenile may remain in a secure
detention facility or secure
correctional facility;
``(V) includes a plan for the
release of the juvenile from the secure
detention facility or secure
correctional facility; and
``(VI) may not be renewed or
extended; and
``(ii) the court may not issue a subsequent
order described in clause (i) relating to a
juvenile, unless the juvenile violates a valid
court order after the date on which the court
issues an order described in clause (i);
``(D) there are procedures in place to ensure that
a juvenile held in a secure detention facility or
secure correctional facility pursuant to a court order
described in subparagraph (C)(i) does not remain in a
secure detention facility or secure correctional
facility longer than 3 days (with the exception of
weekends and holidays) or the length of time authorized
by the court, or authorized under applicable State law,
whichever is shorter; and
``(E) a juvenile status offender held in a secure
detention facility or secure correctional facility
pursuant to a court order described in subparagraph
(C)(i) may only be held in a secure detention facility
or secure correctional facility 1 time in any 6-month
period, provided that the conditions set forth in
subparagraph (C) are satisfied.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Additional Requirement.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this subsection, no State receiving a formula grant
under this part may use a valid court order described in subsection
(a)(11)(A)(ii) to place a juvenile status offender in a secure
detention facility or secure correctional facility. A State that can
demonstrate hardship as determined by the Administrator may submit to
the Administrator an application for a single 1-year extension to
comply with the requirement described in this subsection, which shall
describe--
``(1) the measurable progress and good faith effort in the
State to reduce the number of juvenile status offenders who are
placed in a secure detention facility or correctional facility
pursuant to a court order described in subsection
(a)(11)(A)(ii); and
``(2) a plan to comply with the requirement described in
this subsection not later than 1 year after the date the
extension is granted.''. | Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2014 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, with respect to the detention of a juvenile status offender (a juvenile arrested for an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult) who violates a valid court order, to require the court placing such juvenile in detention to issue a written order that: (1) identifies the valid court order that the juvenile has violated; (2) specifies the factual basis for determining that there is reasonable cause to believe that the juvenile has violated such order; (3) includes findings of fact to support a determination that there is no appropriate less restrictive alternative available to placing the juvenile in a secure detention or correctional facility, with due consideration to the best interest of the juvenile; (4) specifies the length of time, not to exceed three days, that the juvenile may remain in such facility and includes a plan for the juvenile's release; and (5) may not be renewed or extended. Requires that procedures be put in place to ensure that a juvenile held in a secure detention or correctional facility does not remain in such facility longer than three days or the length of time authorized by the court, or authorized under state law, whichever is shorter. Prohibits the detention of a juvenile more than once in any six-month period. Prohibits, one year after the enactment of this Act, a state that receives a formula grant under the juvenile justice and delinquency prevention program from using a valid court order to place a juvenile status offender in a secure detention or correctional facility. Allows a state that demonstrates hardship to apply for a single one-year extension of time to comply with the requirement to eliminate such use of court orders. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2014"} | 938 | 416 | 0.693988 | 2.150218 | 0.862932 | 3.386431 | 2.501475 | 0.884956 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy
Act of 2017''.
SEC. 2. MULTIYEAR ACQUISITION STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--Subtitle D of title VIII of the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 391 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``SEC. 836. MULTIYEAR ACQUISITION STRATEGY.
``(a) Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Required.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees and the Comptroller
General of the United States a multiyear acquisition strategy
to guide the overall direction of the acquisitions of the
Department while allowing flexibility to deal with ever-
changing threats and risks, and to help industry better
understand, plan, and align resources to meet the future
acquisition needs of the Department. Such strategy shall be
updated and included in each Future Years Homeland Security
Program required under section 874.
``(2) Form.--The strategy required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex for any sensitive or classified information if
necessary. The Secretary shall publish such strategy in an
unclassified format that is publicly available.
``(b) Consultation.--In developing the strategy required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as the Secretary determines
appropriate, consult with headquarters, components, employees in the
field, and individuals from industry and the academic community.
``(c) Contents of Strategy.--The strategy shall include the
following:
``(1) Prioritized list.--A systematic and integrated
prioritized list developed by the Under Secretary for
Management in coordination with all of the Component
Acquisition Executives of Department major acquisition programs
that Department and component acquisition investments seek to
address, including the expected security and economic benefit
of the program or system that is the subject of acquisition and
an analysis of how the security and economic benefit derived
from such program or system will be measured.
``(2) Inventory.--A plan to develop a reliable Department-
wide inventory of investments and real property assets to help
the Department--
``(A) plan, budget, schedule, and acquire upgrades
of its systems and equipment; and
``(B) plan for the acquisition and management of
future systems and equipment.
``(3) Funding gaps.--A plan to address funding gaps between
funding requirements for major acquisition programs and known
available resources, including, to the maximum extent
practicable, ways of leveraging best practices to identify and
eliminate overpayment for items to--
``(A) prevent wasteful purchasing;
``(B) achieve the greatest level of efficiency and
cost savings by rationalizing purchases;
``(C) align pricing for similar items; and
``(D) utilize purchase timing and economies of
scale.
``(4) Identification of capabilities.--An identification of
test, evaluation, modeling, and simulation capabilities that
will be required to--
``(A) support the acquisition of technologies to
meet the needs of such strategy;
``(B) leverage to the greatest extent possible
emerging technological trends and research and
development trends within the public and private
sectors; and
``(C) identify ways to ensure that appropriate
technology is acquired and integrated into the
Department's operating doctrine to improve mission
performance.
``(5) Focus on flexible solutions.--An assessment of ways
the Department can improve its ability to test and acquire
innovative solutions to allow needed incentives and protections
for appropriate risk-taking in order to meet its acquisition
needs with resiliency, agility, and responsiveness to assure
homeland security and facilitate trade.
``(6) Focus on incentives to save taxpayer dollars.--An
assessment of ways the Department can develop incentives for
program managers and senior Department acquisition officials
to--
``(A) prevent cost overruns;
``(B) avoid schedule delays; and
``(C) achieve cost savings in major acquisition
programs.
``(7) Focus on addressing delays and bid protests.--An
assessment of ways the Department can improve the acquisition
process to minimize cost overruns in--
``(A) requirements development;
``(B) procurement announcements;
``(C) requests for proposals;
``(D) evaluation of proposals;
``(E) protests of decisions and awards; and
``(F) the use of best practices.
``(8) Focus on improving outreach.--An identification and
assessment of ways to increase opportunities for communication
and collaboration with industry, small and disadvantaged
businesses, intra-government entities, university centers of
excellence, accredited certification and standards development
organizations, and national laboratories to ensure that the
Department understands the market for technologies, products,
and innovation that is available to meet its mission needs and
to inform the Department's requirements-setting process before
engaging in an acquisition, including--
``(A) methods designed especially to engage small
and disadvantaged businesses, a cost-benefit analysis
of the tradeoffs that small and disadvantaged
businesses provide, information relating to barriers to
entry for small and disadvantaged businesses, and
information relating to unique requirements for small
and disadvantaged businesses; and
``(B) within the Department Vendor Communication
Plan and Market Research Guide, instructions for
interaction by acquisition program managers with such
entities to--
``(i) prevent misinterpretation of
acquisition regulations; and
``(ii) permit, within legal and ethical
boundaries, interacting with such entities with
transparency.
``(9) Competition.--A plan regarding competition under
subsection (d).
``(10) Acquisition workforce.--A plan regarding the
Department acquisition workforce under subsection (e).
``(d) Competition Plan.--The strategy required under subsection (a)
shall also include a plan to address actions to ensure competition, or
the option of competition, for major acquisition programs. Such plan
may include assessments of the following measures in appropriate cases
if such measures are cost effective:
``(1) Competitive prototyping.
``(2) Dual-sourcing.
``(3) Unbundling of contracts.
``(4) Funding of next-generation prototype systems or
subsystems.
``(5) Use of modular, open architectures to enable
competition for upgrades.
``(6) Acquisition of complete technical data packages.
``(7) Periodic competitions for subsystem upgrades.
``(8) Licensing of additional suppliers, including small
businesses.
``(9) Periodic system or program reviews to address long-
term competitive effects of program decisions.
``(e) Acquisition Workforce Plan.--
``(1) Acquisition workforce.--The strategy required under
subsection (a) shall also include a plan to address Department
acquisition workforce accountability and talent management that
identifies the acquisition workforce needs of each component
performing acquisition functions and develops options for
filling such needs with qualified individuals, including a
cost-benefit analysis of contracting for acquisition
assistance.
``(2) Additional matters covered.--The acquisition
workforce plan under this subsection shall address ways to--
``(A) improve the recruitment, hiring, training,
and retention of Department acquisition workforce
personnel, including contracting officer's
representatives, in order to retain highly qualified
individuals who have experience in the acquisition life
cycle, complex procurements, and management of large
programs;
``(B) empower program managers to have the
authority to manage their programs in an accountable
and transparent manner as such managers work with the
acquisition workforce;
``(C) prevent duplication within Department
acquisition workforce training and certification
requirements through leveraging already-existing
training within the Federal Government, academic
community, or private industry;
``(D) achieve integration and consistency with
Government-wide training and accreditation standards,
acquisition training tools, and training facilities;
``(E) designate the acquisition positions that will
be necessary to support the Department acquisition
requirements, including in the fields of--
``(i) program management;
``(ii) systems engineering;
``(iii) procurement, including contracting;
``(iv) test and evaluation;
``(v) life cycle logistics;
``(vi) cost estimating and program
financial management; and
``(vii) additional disciplines appropriate
to Department mission needs;
``(F) strengthen the performance of contracting
officers' representatives (as defined in subpart 1.602-
2 and subpart 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation), including by--
``(i) assessing the extent to which such
representatives are certified and receive
training that is appropriate;
``(ii) assessing what training is most
effective with respect to the type and
complexity of assignment; and
``(iii) implementing actions to improve
training based on such assessments; and
``(G) identify ways to increase training for
relevant investigators and auditors of the Department
to examine fraud in major acquisition programs,
including identifying opportunities to leverage
existing Government and private sector resources in
coordination with the Inspector General of the
Department.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Acquisition.--The term `acquisition' has the meaning
given such term in section 131 of title 41, United States Code.
``(2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
`appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and
``(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the House
of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations
of the Senate.
``(3) Best practices.--The term `best practices', with
respect to acquisition, means--
``(A) a knowledge-based approach to capability
development that includes identifying and validating
needs;
``(B) assessing alternatives to select the most
appropriate solution;
``(C) clearly establishing well-defined
requirements;
``(D) developing realistic cost assessments and
schedules;
``(E) securing stable funding that matches
resources to requirements;
``(F) demonstrating technology, design, and
manufacturing maturity;
``(G) using milestones and exit criteria or
specific accomplishments that demonstrate progress;
``(H) adopting and executing standardized processes
with known success across programs;
``(I) establishing an adequate workforce that is
qualified and sufficient to perform necessary
functions; and
``(J) integrating into the mission and business
operations of the Department of Homeland Security the
capabilities described in subparagraphs (A) through
(I).
``(4) Component acquisition executive.--The term `Component
Acquisition Executive' means the senior acquisition official
within a component who is designated in writing by the Under
Secretary for Management, in consultation with the component
head, with authority and responsibility for leading a process
and staff to provide acquisition and program management
oversight, policy, and guidance to ensure that statutory,
regulatory, and higher level policy requirements are fulfilled,
including compliance with Federal law, the Federal Acquisition
Regulation, and Department acquisition management directives
established by the Under Secretary for Management.
``(5) Major acquisition program.--The term `major
acquisition program' means a Department acquisition program
that is estimated by the Secretary to require an eventual total
expenditure of at least $300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2017
constant dollars) over its life cycle cost.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of
the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the
item relating to section 835 the following new item:
``Sec. 836. Multiyear acquisition strategy.''.
SEC. 3. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE REVIEW OF MULTIYEAR
ACQUISITION STRATEGY.
(a) Review.--After submission of the first multiyear acquisition
strategy in accordance with section 836 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (as added by section 2 of this Act) after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
shall conduct a review of such plan within 180 days to analyze the
viability of such plan's effectiveness in the following:
(1) Complying with the requirements of such section 836.
(2) Establishing clear connections between Department of
Homeland Security objectives and acquisition (as such term is
defined in such section) priorities.
(3) Demonstrating that Department acquisition policy
reflects program management best practices (as such term is
defined in such section) and standards.
(4) Ensuring competition or the option of competition for
major acquisition programs (as such term is defined in such
section).
(5) Considering potential cost savings through using
already-existing technologies when developing acquisition
program requirements.
(6) Preventing duplication within Department acquisition
workforce training requirements through leveraging already-
existing training within the Federal Government, academic
community, or private industry.
(7) Providing incentives for acquisition program managers
to reduce acquisition and procurement costs through the use of
best practices and disciplined program management.
(b) Report.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate a report on the review conducted under
this section. Such report shall be submitted in unclassified form but
may include a classified annex.
Passed the House of Representatives March 20, 2017.
Attest:
KAREN L. HAAS,
Clerk. | DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a multiyear acquisition strategy that allows flexibility to deal with ever-changing threats and risks and that helps industry align resources to meet DHS needs. Such strategy shall be updated and included in each required Future Years Homeland Security Program. The strategy shall include: a prioritized list of major acquisition programs that DHS and component acquisition investments seek to address, a plan to develop a reliable DHS-wide inventory of investments and real property assets to help DHS plan and acquire upgrades of its systems and equipment and plan for acquisition and management of future systems and equipment; a plan to address gaps between funding requirements for major acquisition programs and available resources, identification of capabilities required to support the acquisition of technologies to meet the needs of such strategy, identification of ways to increase opportunities for outreach to ensure that DHS understands the market to meet its mission needs, a plan to ensure competition for major acquisition programs, and an acquisition workforce plan. The strategy also shall include assessments of ways DHS can: improve its ability to test and acquire innovative solutions to allow needed incentives and protections for appropriate risk-taking; develop incentives for program managers and senior DHS acquisition officials to prevent cost overruns, avoid schedule delays, and achieve cost savings; and improve the acquisition process to minimize cost overruns. (Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall review the strategy to analyze its effectiveness in meeting specified objectives. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017"} | 2,934 | 327 | 0.685323 | 2.251825 | 0.902747 | 3.447368 | 9.335526 | 0.947368 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Antiterrorism Cooperation
through Technology and Science Act'' or the ``PACTS Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) The development and implementation of technology is
critical to combating terrorism and other high consequence
events and implementing a comprehensive homeland security
strategy.
(2) The United States and its allies in the global war on
terrorism share a common interest in facilitating research,
development, testing, and evaluation of equipment,
capabilities, technologies, and services that will aid in
detecting, preventing, responding to, recovering from, and
mitigating against acts of terrorism.
(3) Certain United States allies in the global war on
terrorism, including Israel, the United Kingdom, Canada,
Australia, and Singapore have extensive experience with, and
technological expertise in, homeland security.
(4) The United States and certain of its allies in the
global war on terrorism have a history of successful
collaboration in developing mutually beneficial equipment,
capabilities, technologies, and services in the areas of
defense, agriculture, and telecommunications.
(5) The United States and its allies in the global war on
terrorism will mutually benefit from the sharing of
technological expertise to combat domestic and international
terrorism.
(6) The establishment of an office to facilitate and
support cooperative endeavors between and among government
agencies, for-profit business entities, academic institutions,
and nonprofit entities of the United States and its allies will
safeguard lives and property worldwide against acts of
terrorism and other high consequence events.
SEC. 3. PROMOTING ANTITERRORISM THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACT.
(a) In General.--The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by
inserting after section 313 (6 U.S.C. 193) the following:
``SEC. 314. PROMOTING ANTITERRORISM THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
PROGRAM.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director
selected under subsection (b)(2).
``(2) International cooperative activity.--The term
`international cooperative activity' includes--
``(A) coordinated research projects, joint research
projects, or joint ventures;
``(B) joint studies or technical demonstrations;
``(C) coordinated field exercises, scientific
seminars, conferences, symposia, and workshops;
``(D) training of scientists and engineers;
``(E) visits and exchanges of scientists,
engineers, or other appropriate personnel;
``(F) exchanges or sharing of scientific and
technological information; and
``(G) joint use of laboratory facilities and
equipment.
``(b) Science and Technology Homeland Security International
Cooperative Programs Office.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Under Secretary shall establish
the Science and Technology Homeland Security International
Cooperative Programs Office.
``(2) Director.--The Office shall be headed by a Director,
who--
``(A) shall be selected by and shall report to the
Under Secretary; and
``(B) may be an officer of the Department serving
in another position.
``(3) Responsibilities.--
``(A) Development of mechanisms.--The Director
shall be responsible for developing, in consultation
with the Department of State, understandings or
agreements that allow and support international
cooperative activity in support of homeland security
research, development, and comparative testing.
``(B) Priorities.--The Director shall be
responsible for developing, in coordination with the
Directorate of Science and Technology, the other
components of the Department of Homeland Security, and
other Federal agencies, strategic priorities for
international cooperative activity in support of
homeland security research, development, and
comparative testing.
``(C) Activities.--The Director shall facilitate
the planning, development, and implementation of
international cooperative activity to address the
strategic priorities developed under subparagraph (B)
through mechanisms the Under Secretary considers
appropriate, including grants, cooperative agreements,
or contracts to or with foreign public or private
entities, governmental organizations, businesses,
federally funded research and development centers, and
universities.
``(D) Identification of partners.--The Director
shall facilitate the matching of United States entities
engaged in homeland security research with non-United
States entities engaged in homeland security research
so that they may partner in homeland security research
activities.
``(4) Coordination.--The Director shall ensure that the
activities under this subsection are coordinated with those of
other relevant research agencies, and may run projects jointly
with other agencies.
``(5) Conferences and workshops.--The Director may hold
international homeland security technology workshops and
conferences to improve contact among the international
community of technology developers and to help establish
direction for future technology goals.
``(c) International Cooperative Activities.--
``(1) Authorization.--The Under Secretary is authorized to
carry out international cooperative activities to support the
responsibilities specified under section 302.
``(2) Mechanisms and equitability.--In carrying out this
section, the Under Secretary may award grants to and enter into
cooperative agreements or contracts with United States
governmental organizations, businesses (including small
businesses and small and disadvantaged businesses), federally
funded research and development centers, institutions of higher
education, and foreign public or private entities. The Under
Secretary shall ensure that funding and resources expended in
international cooperative activities will be equitably matched
by the foreign partner organization through direct funding or
funding of complementary activities, or through provision of
staff, facilities, materials, or equipment.
``(3) Loans of equipment.--The Under Secretary may make or
accept loans of equipment for research and development and
comparative testing purposes.
``(4) Cooperation.--The Under Secretary is authorized to
conduct international cooperative activities jointly with other
agencies.
``(5) Foreign partners.--Partners may include Israel, the
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and other allies
in the global war on terrorism, as appropriate.
``(6) Exotic diseases.--As part of the international
cooperative activities authorized in this section, the Under
Secretary, in coordination with the Chief Medical Officer, may
facilitate the development of information sharing and other
types of cooperative mechanisms with foreign countries,
including nations in Africa, to strengthen American
preparedness against threats to the Nation's agricultural and
public health sectors from exotic diseases.
``(d) Budget Allocation.--There are authorized to be appropriated
to the Secretary, to be derived from amounts otherwise authorized for
the Directorate of Science and Technology, $25,000,000 for each of the
fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for activities under this section.
``(e) Foreign Reimbursements.--Whenever the Science and Technology
Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office
participates in an international cooperative activity with a foreign
country on a cost-sharing basis, any reimbursements or contributions
received from that foreign country to meet its share of the project may
be credited to appropriate current appropriations accounts of the
Directorate of Science and Technology.
``(f) Report to Congress on International Cooperative Activities.--
``(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this section, the Under Secretary, acting
through the Director, shall transmit to the Congress a report
containing--
``(A) a brief description of each partnership
formed under subsection (b)(4), including the
participants, goals, and amount and sources of funding;
and
``(B) a list of international cooperative
activities underway, including the participants, goals,
expected duration, and amount and sources of funding,
including resources provided to support the activities
in lieu of direct funding.
``(2) Updates.--At the end of the fiscal year that occurs 5
years after the transmittal of the report under subsection (a),
and every 5 years thereafter, the Under Secretary, acting
through the Director, shall transmit to the Congress an update
of the report required under subsection (a).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 is amended by adding after the item relating to
section 313 the following new item:
``Sec. 314. Promoting antiterrorism through international cooperation
program.''.
Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 2007.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk. | Promoting Antiterrorism Cooperation through Technology and Science Act, or PACTS Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office (the Office).
Provides for the Office to be headed by a Director, who: (1) shall be selected by and shall report to the Under Secretary; and (2) may be an officer of DHS serving in another position.
Requires the Director to: (1) develop, in consultation with the Department of State, understandings or agreements that allow and support international cooperative activity in support of homeland security research, development, and comparative testing; (2) develop, in coordination with the Directorate of Science and Technology, the other components of DHS, and other federal agencies, strategic priorities for such activity; and (3) facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of international cooperative activity to address such priorities.
Requires the Director to: (1) facilitate the matching of U.S. entities with non-U.S. entities that may partner in homeland security research activities; and (2) ensure that activities are coordinated with those of other relevant research agencies. Permits the Director to run projects jointly with other agencies.
Authorizes the Director to hold international homeland security technology workshops and conferences to improve contact among the international community of technology developers and to help establish direction for future technology goals.
Authorizes the Under Secretary to carry out international cooperative activities to support specified responsibilities of the Under Secretary, including through the award of grants and the entering into of cooperative agreements or contracts. Instructs the Under Secretary to ensure that funding and resources expended in international cooperative activities will be equitably matched by the foreign partner organization through direct funding or funding of complimentary activities, or through the provision of staff, facilities, materials, or equipment.
Permits the Under Secretary to make or accept loans of equipment for research and development and comparative testing purposes.
Authorizes the Under Secretary to conduct international cooperative activities jointly with other agencies.
Specifies that foreign partners may include: (1) Israel; (2) the United Kingdom; (3) Canada; (4) Australia; (5) Singapore; and (6) other allies in the global war on terrorism, as appropriate.
Authorizes the Under Secretary, in coordination with the Chief Medical Officer, as part of the international cooperative activities authorized by this Act, to facilitate the development of information sharing and other types of cooperative mechanisms with foreign countries, including African nations, to strengthen American preparedness against threats to the U.S's agricultural and public health sectors from exotic diseases.
Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of DHS, which shall be derived from amounts otherwise authorized for the Directorate of Science and Technology, for FY2008-FY2011 for activities under this Act.
States that, whenever the Office participates in an international cooperative activity with a foreign country on a cost-sharing basis, any reimbursements or contributions received from that foreign country to meet its share of the project may be credited to appropriate current appropriations accounts of the Directorate of Science and Technology.
Requires the Under Secretary, acting through the Director, to transmit: (1) a specified report to Congress on such international cooperative activities; and (2) updates of such report every five years. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To provide for the establishment of the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office, and for other purposes."} | 1,804 | 693 | 0.677271 | 2.332858 | 0.754285 | 4.718894 | 2.632873 | 0.940092 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Educator Appreciation and Classroom
Help Act''.
SEC. 2. REFUNDABLE CREDIT FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
(a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable credits)
is amended by redesignating section 35 as section 36 and by inserting
after section 34 the following new section:
``SEC. 35. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS.
``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an eligible teacher,
there shall be allowed a credit in the amount of $1,000 against the tax
imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year.
``(b) Eligible Teacher.--For purposes of this section, the term
`eligible teacher' means--
``(1) an eligible educator, as defined in section 62(d)(1),
and
``(2) an individual teaching at the elementary education or
secondary education level in a home school.
``(c) School.--For purposes of this section, the term `school' has
the meaning provided by section 62(d)(1)(B).''.
(b) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``or'' after ``1978,'' and
by inserting before the period ``, or enacted by the Educator
Appreciation and Classroom Help Act''.
(2) 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 striking the last item and inserting the
following new items:
``Sec. 35. Elementary and secondary
education teachers.
``Sec. 36. Overpayments of tax.''
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2002.
SEC. 3. 2-PERCENT FLOOR ON MISCELLANEOUS ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS NOT TO
APPLY TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES OF
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
(a) Qualified Professional Development Expenses Deduction.--Section
67(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining miscellaneous
itemized deductions) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of
paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (12) and
inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(13) any deduction allowable for the qualified
professional development expenses of an eligible educator.''.
(b) Definitions.--Section 67 of such Code (relating to 2-percent
floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions) is amended by redesignating
subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e)
the following new subsection:
``(f) Qualified Professional Development Expenses of Eligible
Educators.--For purposes of subsection (b)(13)--
``(1) Qualified professional development expenses.--
``(A) In general.--The term `qualified professional
development expenses' means expenses--
``(i) for tuition, fees, books, supplies,
equipment, and transportation required for the
enrollment or attendance of an individual in a
qualified course of instruction, and
``(ii) with respect to which a deduction is
allowable under section 162 (determined without
regard to this section).
``(B) Qualified course of instruction.--The term
`qualified course of instruction' means a course of
instruction which--
``(i) is--
``(I) at an institution of higher
education (as defined in sections 101
and 102 of the Higher Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002)), or
``(II) a professional conference,
and
``(ii) is part of a program of professional
development which is approved and certified as
furthering the individual's teaching skills
by--
``(I) in the case of a public
school, the appropriate local
educational agency, and
``(II) in the case of a private
school, the school that employs the
eligible educator.
``(C) Local educational agency.--The term `local
educational agency' has the meaning given such term by
section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801).
``(2) Eligible educator.--The term `eligible educator' has
the meaning provided by 62(d)(1).''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2002.
SEC. 4. EXPANSION OF ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES OF
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
(a) Permanent Extension and Increase.--Section 62(a)(2) (relating
to certain trade and business deductions of employees) is amended by
striking ``In the case of taxable years beginning during 2002 or 2003,
the deductions allowed by section 162 which consist of expenses, not in
excess of $250'' and inserting ``In the case of taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2002, the deductions allowed by section 162 which
consist of expenses, not in excess of $2,000''.
(b) Coverage of Private Schools.--Subparagraph (A) of section
62(d)(1) is amended by striking ``aide in a school'' and inserting
``aide in a public or private school''.
(c) Deduction Allowed for Certain Expenses of Home School
Teachers.--
(1) In general.--Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to additional
itemized deductions for individuals) is amended by
redesignating section 223 as section 224 and by inserting after
section 222 the following new section:
``SEC. 223. HOME SCHOOL EXPENSES.
``(a) Allowance of Deduction.--In the case of an individual, there
shall be allowed as a deduction an amount equal to expenses paid or
incurred by an eligible home school educator in connection with books,
supplies, computer equipment (including related software and services)
and other equipment, and supplementary materials used by the eligible
home school educator in home schooling.
``(b) Limitation.--The amount allowable as a deduction under
subsection (a) shall not exceed $2,000.
``(c) Eligible Home School Educator.--For purposes of this section,
an eligible home school educator is an individual teaching at the
elementary education or secondary education level in a home school.
``(d) School.--For purposes of this section, the term `school' has
the meaning provided by section 62(d)(1)(B).''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for part VII
of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by
striking the last item and inserting the following new items:
``Sec. 223. Home school expenses.
``Sec. 224. Cross reference.''
(3) Deduction allowed whether or not taxpayer itemizes
other deductions.--Subsection (a) of section 62 of such Code is
amended by inserting after paragraph (18) the following new
paragraph:
``(19) Home school expenses.--The deduction allowed by
section 223.''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2002. | Educator Appreciation and Classroom Help Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a $1,000 tax credit for "eligible" primary and secondary school teachers and home school teachers. Defines "eligible" teachers. Eliminates the two-percent floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions from applying to various costs incurred by eligible elementary and secondary school teachers for certain courses to enhance teaching skills.Expands the deduction for eligible elementary and secondary school teachers for unreimbursed costs of classroom supplies to up to $2,000 (currently the maximum allowed deduction is $250) and allows home school educators a deduction of up to $2,000 for supplies. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit of $1,000 to teachers of elementary and secondary school students, and to provide and expand deductions for unreimbursed expenses for continuing education and classroom materials for such teachers."} | 1,787 | 146 | 0.580972 | 1.368665 | 0.617922 | 2.112069 | 12.844828 | 0.784483 |
.--For purposes of section
822(a)(2), the term `joint resolution' means only a joint resolution of
the two Houses of Congress---
``(1) the matter after the resolving clause of which is as
follows: `That the Congress hereby concurs in the determination
and report of the President relating to compliance by North
Korea with certain international obligations transmitted
pursuant to section 822(a)(1) of the North Korea Threat
Reduction Act of 1999.';
``(2) which does not have a preamble; and
``(3) the title of which is as follows: `Joint Resolution
relating to compliance by North Korea with certain
international obligations pursuant to the North Korea Threat
Reduction Act of 1999.'.
``(b) Congressional Review Procedures.--
``(1) Rulemaking.--The provisions of this section are
enacted by the Congress--
``(A) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the
House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively,
and, as such, shall be considered as part of the rules
of either House and shall supersede other rules only to
the extent they are inconsistent therewith; and
``(B) with full recognition of the constitutional
right of either House to change the rules so far as
they relate to the procedures of that House at any
time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in
the case of any other rule of that House.
``(2) Introduction and referral.--
``(A) Introduction.--A joint resolution described
in subsection (a)--
``(i) shall be introduced in the House of
Representatives by the majority leader or
minority leader or by a Member of the House of
Representatives designated by the majority
leader or minority leader; and
``(ii) shall be introduced in the Senate by
the majority leader or minority leader or a
Member of the Senate designated by the majority
leader or minority leader.
``(B) Referral.--The joint resolution shall be
referred to the Committee on International Relations of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate.
``(3) Discharge of Committees.--If a committee to which a
joint resolution described in subsection (a) is referred has
not reported such joint resolution by the end of 30 days
beginning on the date of its introduction, such committee shall
be discharged from further consideration of such joint
resolution, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the
appropriate calendar of the House involved.
``(4) Floor Consideration in the House of
Representatives.--
``(A) In general.--On or after the third calendar
day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays,
except when the House of Representatives is in session
on such a day) after the date on which the committee to
which a joint resolution described in subsection (a) is
referred has reported, or has been discharged from
further consideration of, such a joint resolution, it
shall be in order for any Member of the House to move
to proceed to the consideration of the joint
resolution. A Member of the House may make the motion
only on the day after the calendar day on which the
Member announces to the House the Member's intention to
do so. Such motion is privileged and is not debatable.
The motion is not subject to amendment or to a motion
to postpone. A motion to reconsider the vote by which
the motion is agreed to shall not be in order. If a
motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint
resolution is agreed to, the House shall immediately
proceed to consideration of the joint resolution which
shall remain the unfinished business until disposed of.
``(B) Debate.--Debate on a joint resolution
described in subsection (a), and on all debatable
motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be
limited to not more than two hours, which shall be
divided equally between those favoring and those
opposing the joint resolution. An amendment to the
joint resolution is not in order. A motion further to
limit debate is in order and is not debatable. A motion
to table, a motion to postpone, or a motion to recommit
the joint resolution is not in order. A motion to
reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution is
agreed to or disagreed to is not in order.
``(C) Appeals.--Appeals from the decisions of the
Chair to the procedure relating to a joint resolution
described in subsection (a) shall be decided without
debate.
``(5) Floor consideration in the senate.--Any joint
resolution described in subsection (a) shall be considered in
the Senate in accordance with the provisions of section
601(b)(4) of the International Security Assistance and Arms
Export Control Act of 1976.
``(6) Consideration by the other house.--If, before the
passage by one House of a joint resolution of that House
described in subsection (a), that House receives from the other
House a joint resolution described in subsection (a), then the
following procedures shall apply:
``(A) The joint resolution of the other House shall
not be referred to a committee and may not be
considered in the House receiving it except in the case
of final passage as provided in subparagraph (B)(ii).
``(B) With respect to a joint resolution described
in subsection (a) of the House receiving the joint
resolution--
``(i) the procedure in that House shall be
the same as if no joint resolution had been
received from the other House; but
``(ii) the vote on final passage shall be
on the joint resolution of the other House.
``(C) Upon disposition of the joint resolution
received from the other House, it shall no longer be in
order to consider the joint resolution that originated
in the receiving House.
``(7) Computation of days.--In the computation of the
period of 30 days referred to in paragraph (3), there shall be
excluded the days on which either House of Congress is not in
session because of an adjournment of more than 3 days to a day
certain or because of an adjournment of the Congress sine
die.''.
SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF RESTRICTIONS ON NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH NORTH
KOREA.
Section 822(a) of the North Korea Threat Reduction Act of 1999 is
amended by striking ``such agreement,'' both places it appears and
inserting in both places ``such agreement (or that are controlled under
the Export Trigger List of the Nuclear Suppliers Group),''.
Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk. | Prohibits any such agreement, export license, or transfer of any such items unless Congress approves the President's report by enactment of a joint resolution.Subjects to the same prohibition and approval requirements any export license for, or transfer or retransfer to North Korea of, any nuclear material, facilities, goods, services, or technology controlled under the Export Trigger List of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Congressional Oversight of Nuclear Transfers to North Korea Act of 2000"} | 1,450 | 92 | 0.544628 | 1.385341 | 0.214459 | 2.256757 | 18.581081 | 0.743243 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift
for Life Act of 2014''.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR REGISTRY RESOURCE CENTER.
Part H of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 273
et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 371A the following:
``SEC. 371B. NATIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR REGISTRY RESOURCE CENTER.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator
of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a
National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Resource Center (referred to
in this section as the `Center').
``(b) Duties.--The Center shall--
``(1) advance the development, expansion, and evaluation of
State organ and tissue donor registries;
``(2) facilitate timely access to and exchange of accurate
donor information between State registries 7 days each week on
a 24-hour basis;
``(3) ensure that State organ and tissue donor registries
funded through section 371C are in compliance with the
requirements described in such section, including the operating
standards described in section 371C(d);
``(4) provide technical assistance to States for the
establishment and operation of State organ and tissue
registries; and
``(5) maintain a registry information clearinghouse,
including by maintaining a Web site, to collect, synthesize,
and disseminate best practices information about organ and
tissue donor registries.
``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2015 through 2019.''.
SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR STATE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR REGISTRIES.
Part H of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 273
et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 371B, as inserted by
section 2, the following:
``SEC. 371C. GRANTS FOR STATE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR REGISTRIES.
``(a) Program Authorized.--The Secretary shall award grants or
cooperative agreements to eligible entities to support the development,
enhancement, expansion, and evaluation of State organ and tissue donor
registries.
``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `eligible entity'
means a State agency or a State contracted entity.
``(c) Use of Funds.--As a condition on the receipt of a grant or
cooperative agreement under this section, an eligible entity shall
agree to use the grant or cooperative agreement--
``(1) to develop, expand, or maintain a State organ and
tissue donor registry; and
``(2) to establish benchmarks for improvement in organ and
tissue donation in the State.
``(d) Operating Standards.--As a condition on the receipt of a
grant or cooperative agreement under this section for a State organ and
tissue donor registry, an eligible entity shall agree to maintain the
registry in accordance with the following:
``(1) The registry must allow a donor or any other person
authorized by the donor to include in the registry a statement
or symbol that the donor has made, amended, or revoked an
anatomical gift.
``(2) The registry must be accessible to any qualified
organ procurement organization described in section 371(b) to
allow the organization to obtain relevant information on the
registry to determine, at or near the death of the donor or a
prospective donor, whether the donor or prospective donor has
made, amended, or revoked an anatomical gift.
``(3) The registry must be accessible as described in
paragraphs (1) and (2) 7 days each week on a 24-hour basis.
``(4) The registry must ensure that personally identifiable
information on the registry about a donor or prospective donor
may not be used or disclosed without the express consent of the
donor or prospective donor for any purpose other than to
determine, at or near the death of the donor or prospective
donor, whether the donor or prospective donor has made,
amended, or revoked an anatomical gift.
``(e) Application.--To seek a grant or cooperative agreement under
this section, an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
Secretary may reasonably require.
``(f) Report.--As a condition on the receipt of a grant or
cooperative agreement under this section, not later than 180 days after
receipt of the grant or cooperative agreement, and every 180 days
thereafter (through the date of completion of the activities funded
through the grant or cooperative agreement), an eligible entity shall
prepare and submit a report to the Secretary that--
``(1) describes the manner in which such entity has used
amounts received through the grant or cooperative agreement;
and
``(2) assesses initiatives that may be replicated in other
States.
``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2015 through 2019.''.
SEC. 4. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.
Part H of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 273
et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 371C, as inserted by
section 3, the following:
``SEC. 371D. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.
``No person may be held civilly liable by reason of having
harvested or taken an individual's organs or tissues without having
obtained valid consent for the harvesting or taking, if--
``(1) such person has verified that, at the time of the
harvesting or taking, the individual is registered as a donor
with a State organ and tissue donor registry; and
``(2) the harvesting or taking is within the scope of the
consent given by such individual for purposes of such
registration.''.
SEC. 5. STUDY ON FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A LIVING DONOR DATABASE.
Section 371A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 273a) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary may establish'' and
inserting ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may establish''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment
of the Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift for Life Act of 2014, the
Comptroller General of the United States shall--
``(1) complete a study to determine the feasibility of
establishing a living donor database for the purpose of
tracking the short- and long-term health effects for such
donors associated with living organ donation; and
``(2) submit a report to the Congress on the results of
such study.''. | Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift for Life Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Resource Center. Requires the Center to: (1) advance the development, expansion, and evaluation of state organ donor registries; (2) facilitate timely exchange of donor information between state registries; and (3) maintain a clearinghouse for information on registry best practices. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states in order to develop, expand, or maintain state organ donor registries and establish benchmarks for improvement in organ donation. Requires a state registry that receives a grant to be accessible to individual donors and the Center. Eliminates civil liability for a person taking an individual's organs as long as the person verified the individual's consent with a state organ donor registry. Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to study the feasibility of establishing a database to track the health effects of living organ donation. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift for Life Act of 2014"} | 1,554 | 238 | 0.640408 | 1.673172 | 0.803429 | 3.899497 | 7 | 0.934673 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Imported Fire Ant Control,
Management, and Eradication Act of 1997''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) imported fire ants infest at least 13 southern and
southeastern States and over 275,000,000 acres;
(2) the annual fire ant impact on Texas alone is estimated
at $300,000,000, including--
(A) an annual fire ant impact on the cattle
industry in Texas of an estimated $67,000,000;
(B) fire ant infestation of approximately
56,000,000 acres, or \2/3\, of Texas; and
(C) an annual expenditure, in the 5 major
metropolitan areas of Texas, of an estimated
$93,000,000 on treatment, medical costs, and repairs
from fire ant infestation;
(3) the annual fire ant impact on Georgia is estimated at
$46,000,000, including an annual fire ant impact on households
in Georgia of an estimated $12,000,000;
(4)(A) row crop farmers in southern Arkansas experience
average annual losses in excess of $1,100 due to fire ants;
(B) catfish farmers in Arkansas experience average annual
losses of approximately $20,000 due to fire ants;
(C) the annual fire ant impact on homeowners in Arkansas is
estimated at $106,000,000; and
(D) the annual fire ant impact on paper mills in Arkansas
is estimated at $3,000,000;
(5) 25 counties in North Carolina are infested with fire
ants;
(6) the annual fire ant impact on Tennessee is estimated at
$1,330,000;
(7) the annual fire ant impact on Mississippi is estimated
at $12,326,000, including an annual fire ant impact on the
cattle industry in Mississippi of an estimated $9,217,000;
(8) the annual fire ant impact on Alabama is estimated at
$16,000,000;
(9) the annual fire ant impact on Louisiana is estimated at
$23,818,250, including an annual fire ant impact on the feed
grain industry of $790,000; and
(10) demonstration of fire ant control methodology may
provide property owners with timely information, helpful in
reducing costs associated with fire ant damage.
SEC. 3. BOARD AND GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON IMPORTED FIRE ANT CONTROL,
MANAGEMENT, AND ERADICATION.
Subtitle C of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and
Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1419A
(7 U.S.C. 3155) the following:
``SEC. 1419B. BOARD AND GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON IMPORTED FIRE ANT
CONTROL, MANAGEMENT, AND ERADICATION.
``(a) National Advisory and Implementation Board on Imported Fire
Ant Control, Management, and Eradication.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a
National Advisory and Implementation Board on Imported Fire Ant
Control, Management, and Eradication.
``(2) Membership.--The Board shall consist of 12 members
who are experts on entomology, ant ecology, wildlife biology,
electrical engineering, economics, and agribusiness and who are
appointed by the Secretary from academia, research institutes,
and the private sector.
``(3) Compensation.--
``(A) In general.--A member of the Board shall not
receive any compensation by reason of service on the
Board.
``(B) Expenses.--A member of the Board shall be
reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary
expenses incurred by the member in the performance of a
duty of the member.
``(4) Termination.--The Board shall terminate 60 days after
the date on which the national plan is submitted to the
Secretary under subsection (d)(2).
``(b) Initial Grants.--
``(1) Request for proposals.--The Board shall publish a
request for proposals to colleges, universities, research
institutes, Federal laboratories, and private entities for
grants for research or demonstration projects related to the
control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire
ants.
``(2) Selection.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
publication of the request for proposals, the Board shall
evaluate and select not less than 4, nor more than 13, research
or demonstration projects related to the control, management,
and possible eradication of imported fire ants.
``(3) Grants.--The Secretary shall award a total of
$6,000,000 in grants to colleges, universities, research
institutes, Federal laboratories, or private entities selected
under paragraph (2), for a term of not to exceed 5 years, for
the purpose of conducting research or demonstration projects
related to the control, management, and possible eradication of
imported fire ants. Each project shall be completed not later
than the end of the term of the grant.
``(c) Subsequent Grants.--
``(1) Evaluation; selection.--The Board shall--
``(A) evaluate all of the research or demonstration
projects conducted under subsection (b)(3) for their
use as the basis of a national plan for the control,
management, and possible eradication of imported fire
ants by the Federal government, State and local
governments, and owners and operators of land; and
``(B) on the basis of the evaluation, select 2 of
the 13 grant projects for additional research or
demonstration related to the control, management, and
possible eradication of imported fire ants and notify
the Secretary of the selection.
``(2) Grants.--The Secretary shall award a grant of
$4,000,000 to each of the 2 colleges, universities, research
institutes, Federal laboratories, or private entities selected
under paragraph (1)(B) for the purpose of conducting research
or demonstration projects for the preparation of a national
plan for the control, management, and possible eradication of
imported fire ants. Each project shall be completed not later
than 2 years after the grant is made.
``(d) National Plan.--
``(1) Evaluation; selection.--The Board shall--
``(A) evaluate all of the research or demonstration
projects conducted under subsection (c)(2) for their
use as the basis of a national plan for the control,
management, and possible eradication of imported fire
ants by the Federal government, State and local
governments, and owners and operators of land; and
``(B) on the basis of the evaluation, select 1 of
the 2 grant projects, or a combination of both grant
projects, as the basis for the plan and notify the
Secretary of the decision.
``(2) Grant.--The Secretary shall award a grant of up to
$5,000,000 to the sponsor or sponsors of the grant project
selected under paragraph (1)(B) for the purpose of the final
preparation of the national plan for the control, management,
and possible eradication of imported fire ants that is based on
the project. The national plan shall be completed, and
submitted to the Secretary, not later than 1 year after the
grant is made.
``(3) Report to congress.--Not later than 60 days after the
plan is submitted to the Secretary under paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall submit to Congress the national plan for the
control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire
ants.''. | Imported Fire Ant Control, Management, and Eradication Act of 1997 - Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a National Advisory and Implementation Board on Imported Fire Ant Control, Management, and Eradication. Directs the Board to select and fund specified research or demonstration projects, including a final national plan for fire ant control, management, and possible eradication. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Imported Fire Ant Control, Management, and Eradication Act of 1997"} | 1,565 | 100 | 0.490672 | 1.183782 | 1.169905 | 4.731707 | 17.829268 | 0.902439 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Economic Conversion and
Environmental Restoration Act of 1993''.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor shall, from amounts
appropriated pursuant to section 9(a), provide demonstration grants to
institutions of higher education for the purpose of providing education
and training in environmental restoration to dislocated defense workers
and young adults.
(b) Period of Grants.--A grant received under subsection (a) may
extend for a period of not more than 3 fiscal years. The payments under
such grant shall be subject to annual approval by the Secretary and
subject to the availability of appropriations for each fiscal year.
SEC. 3. APPLICATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary may provide a grant to an
institution of higher education under section 2(a) only if such
institution submits to the Secretary an application which contains such
information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(b) Assurances.--Such application shall include assurances that the
institution of higher education will use Federal funds received from a
grant under section 2(a) to supplement and not supplant non-Federal
funds that would otherwise be available for activities funded under
such section.
SEC. 4. USE OF FUNDS.
(a) Establishment of Program.--
(1) In general.--An institution of higher education shall
use amounts received from a grant under section 2(a) to
establish a consortium consisting of the institution and the
entities described in paragraph (2) for the purpose of
establishing a program to provide education and training in
environmental restoration to the eligible individuals described
in subsection (b).
(2) Entities described.--The entities described in this
paragraph are 1 or more of each of the following:
(A) Representatives of appropriate State and local
agencies.
(B) Private industry councils (described in section
102 of the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C.
1512)).
(C) Community-based organizations.
(D) Businesses.
(E) Labor organizations.
(F) Other appropriate educational institutions.
(b) Eligible Individuals.--
(1) Dislocated defense workers.--An individual who has been
terminated or laid off from employment, or has received notice
of termination or lay off, as a consequence of reductions in
expenditures by the United States for defense or by closures of
United States military facilities, as determined in accordance
with regulations developed by the Secretary, shall be eligible
for education and training in environmental restoration under
this section.
(2) Young adults.--An individual who has attained the age
of 16 but not the age of 25 shall be eligible for education and
training in environmental restoration under this section.
(c) Conduct of Program.--In conducting the program established
under subsection (a)(1), the consortium shall meet the following
requirements:
(1) Provision of education and training in environmental
restoration.--
(A) In general.--The consortium shall establish and
provide a work-based learning system consisting of
education and training in environmental restoration,
which may include basic educational courses, on-site
basic skills training, and mentor assistance to
eligible individuals described in subsection (b), which
may lead to the awarding of a certificate of completion
or advanced degree at the institution of higher
education.
(B) Use of closed military installation.--To the
extent practicable, the consortium shall utilize a
military installation closed or selected to be closed
under a base closure law in providing on-site basic
skills training to eligible individuals described in
subsection (b).
(2) Outreach and recruitment.--The consortium shall
undertake outreach and recruitment efforts to encourage
participation by eligible individuals in the program
established under subsection (a)(1).
(3) Selection of eligible individuals.--The consortium
shall--
(A) to the extent practicable, select eligible
individuals described in each of paragraphs (1) and (2)
of subsection (b) for the program established under
subsection (a)(1); and
(B) give priority in the selection of young adults
described in subsection (b)(2) to those young adults
who--
(i) have not attended and do not plan to
attend a postsecondary educational institution;
or
(ii) have, or are members of families who
have, received a total family income that, in
relation to family size, is not in excess of
the higher of--
(I) the official poverty line (as
defined by the Office of Management and
Budget, and revised annually in
accordance with section 673(2) of the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of
1981 (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)); or
(II) 70 percent of the lower living
standard income level.
(4) Instructors.--The consortium shall, to the extent
practicable, select instructors for the program established
under subsection (a)(1) from institutions of higher education,
appropriate community programs, and industry and labor.
(5) Job placement services.--The consortium shall provide
job placement services to each eligible individual who receives
a certificate of completion or advanced degree under paragraph
(1)(A).
(6) Coordination.--To the extent practicable, the
consortium shall consult with appropriate Federal, State, and
local agencies carrying out environmental restoration programs
for the purpose of achieving coordination between such programs
and the program established by the consortium under subsection
(a)(1).
SEC. 5. SELECTION.
(a) In General.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall
provide grants to institutions of higher education under section 2(a)
in a manner which will equitably distribute such grants among the
various regions of the United States.
(b) Priority.--In providing grants to institutions of higher
education under section 2(a), the Secretary shall give priority to
institutions of higher education located in urban areas.
SEC. 6. ALLOCATION.
The Secretary shall provide grants under section 2(a) in a fiscal
year to each institution of higher education in an amount totaling not
more than \1/3\ of amounts appropriated pursuant to section 9(a) for
that fiscal year.
SEC. 7. REPORTS.
(a) Reports to Secretary.--The Secretary may provide a grant to an
institution of higher education under section 2(a) only if such
institution agrees to submit to the Secretary, in each fiscal year in
which the Secretary makes payments under such grant to such
institution, a report containing--
(1) a description and evaluation of the program established
by such consortium under section 4(a)(1); and
(2) any other information as the Secretary may reasonably
require.
(b) Reports to Congress.--
(1) Interim report.--Not later than 18 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to the President and the Congress an interim report
containing--
(A) a compilation of the information contained in
the reports received by the Secretary from each
institution of higher education under subsection (a);
and
(B) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the
demonstration grants authorized under section 2(a).
(2) Final report.--Not later than January 1, 1997, the
Secretary shall submit to the President and the Congress a
final report containing--
(A) a compilation of the information described in
paragraph (1)(A); and
(B) a final evaluation of the effectiveness of the
demonstration grants authorized under section 2(a),
including a recommendation as to the feasibility of
reauthorizing such grants.
SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act, the following definitions apply:
(1) Base closure law.--The term ``base closure law'' means
the following:
(A) The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of
1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 104
Stat. 1808; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).
(B) Title II of the Defense Authorization
Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public
Law 100-526; 102 Stat. 2627; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).
(C) Section 2687 of title 10, United States Code.
(D) Any other similar law enacted after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(2) Environmental restoration.--The term ``environmental
restoration'' means actions taken consistent with a permanent
remedy to prevent or minimize the release of hazardous
substances into the environment so that such substances do not
migrate to cause substantial danger to present or future public
health or welfare or the environment.
(3) Institution of higher education.--The term
``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such
term in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1141(a)).
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Labor.
(5) Urban area.--The term ``urban area'' means--
(A) a metropolitan statistical area having a
population of not less than 500,000 individuals; or
(B) a State which does not contain a standard
metropolitan statistical area but has a population of
not less than 500,000 individuals.
SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated
$20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994 through 1996 to carry out
this Act.
(b) Availability.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated under
subsection (a) shall remain available until expended. | National Economic Conversion and Environmental Restoration Act of 1993 - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make demonstration grants to institutions of higher education to provide education and training in environmental restoration to dislocated defense workers and young adults.
Sets forth consortium, application, reporting, and other program requirements.
Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "National Economic Conversion and Environmental Restoration Act of 1993"} | 2,046 | 68 | 0.538987 | 1.323766 | 0.93047 | 3.137931 | 32.706897 | 0.896552 |
SECTION 1. FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELING.
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092) is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(n) Financial Literacy Counseling.--
``(1) In general.--Each eligible institution shall, through
financial aid offices, through an employee or group of
employees designated under subsection (c), or through a
contract or partnership with a nonprofit organization, provide
financial literacy counseling to borrowers in accordance with
the requirements of this subsection.
``(2) Entrance and exit counseling required.--
``(A) In general.--Financial literacy counseling
required under this subsection shall--
``(i) be provided to--
``(I) each first-time borrower of a
loan made, insured, or guaranteed under
part B (other than a loan made pursuant
to section 428C or a loan made on
behalf of a student pursuant to section
428B) or made under part D (other than
a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or
a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on
behalf of a student), at or prior to
the time of the first disbursement of
such loan; and
``(II) each borrower of a loan
made, insured, or guaranteed under part
B (other than loans made pursuant to
section 428C or loans under section
428B made on behalf of a student) or
made under part D (other than Federal
Direct Consolidation Loans or Federal
Direct PLUS Loans made on behalf of a
student) or made under part E of this
title, prior to the completion of the
course of study for which the borrower
enrolled at the institution or at the
time of departure from such
institution; and
``(ii) include a total of not less than 4
hours of counseling for such borrowers for each
of the occasions described in clause (i).
``(B) Early departure.--In the case of borrower who
leaves an institution without the prior knowledge of
the institution, the institution shall attempt to
provide the information required under this subsection
to the student in writing.
``(3) Information to be provided.--Financial literacy
counseling required under this subsection shall include
information on the following:
``(A) Banking basics, including the types of
financial institutions, why and how banks may be useful
to individuals, and the fundamentals of using basic
checking and savings bank accounts (including how
checking and savings accounts work, fees that may be
charged, and how to open and maintain an account).
``(B) Budgeting, including matching goals and
savings, identification of ways borrowers can save
money and understand savings options that can be used
to reach savings goals, the main components of a budget
(such as income, fixed income, fixed expenses, flexible
expenses and discretionary expenses), and how to
designate incomes and expenses.
``(C) Credit cards, including how to use credit
appropriately, how to determine what forms of credit
best suit the needs of the borrower, the common
pitfalls of credit card debt, the differences in types
of credit cards (including pre-paid cards, debit cards,
secured credit cards linked to checking accounts, and
charge cards), responsible uses of credit cards, and
how to build a strong credit history.
``(D) Loans, grants, education tax credits, and
scholarships, including--
``(i) general information about and
differences between installment loans,
including car loans and student loans;
``(ii) the difference between grants,
scholarships, and loans, including the
differences between need-based and merit-based
aid; and
``(iii) information about options for
repayment, deferment, and the ability to
discharge or cancel education loans.
``(E) Renting and housing, including information on
renting an apartment, the basics of getting a mortgage,
and assistance with determining a borrower's readiness
to have a space of their own.
``(F) Credit scores and ratings, including
information about credit (such as that credit is a sum
of money lent by a bank or institution for repayment in
the future and includes interest on the balance that is
borrowed), what factors go into a credit score, and the
importance of having a good credit record (particularly
the influence of credit records on interest rates,
loans, insurance rates, and job offers).
``(G) Investing, including information about the
risks and benefits of investing money, setting goals
and time horizons for when money may be needed,
establishing risk tolerance, and the differences
between stocks, bonds, and dividends.
``(4) Use of interactive programs.--The Secretary shall
encourage institutions to carry out the requirements of this
subsection through the use of interactive programs that test
the borrower's understanding of the financial literacy
information provided through counseling under this subsection,
using simple and understandable language and clear
formatting.''. | Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education (IHEs) to provide at least four hours of financial literacy counseling to each student borrower: (1) under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program, at or prior to their receipt of such loan; and (2) under the FFEL, Direct Loan, or Perkins Loans programs, during their enrollment at the IHE or when their studies end.
Requires such counseling to include information on: (1) banking; (2) budgeting; (3) credit cards and ratings; (4) loans, grants, education tax credits, and scholarships; (5) renting and housing; and (6) investing.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage IHEs to perform these duties using interactive programs that test each borrower's understanding of the financial literacy information they receive. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To require financial literacy counseling for borrowers, and for other purposes."} | 1,059 | 176 | 0.466989 | 1.376663 | 0.71279 | 2.341176 | 6.123529 | 0.823529 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Credit Card Predatory Practices
Prevention Act of 2001''.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE CREDITOR ACTS OR PRACTICES
IN SOLICITATIONS FOR CREDIT CARDS.
(a) In General.--Section 127 of the Consumer Credit Protection Act
(15 U.S.C. 1637) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(h) Unfair or Deceptive Creditor Acts and Practices.--
``(1) In general.--In the case of a credit card account
under an open-end consumer credit plan, a creditor shall not
engage in an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
``(2) Board definition of unfair or deceptive creditor act
or practice.--The Board shall, in regulations, define what
constitutes an unfair or deceptive creditor act or practice in
violation of this subsection.
``(3) Specific acts and practices are unfair and
deceptive.--For purposes of such regulations, a creditor shall
be determined to have engaged in an unfair and deceptive act or
practice if--
``(A) in connection with any solicitation to open a
credit card account for any consumer under an open end
consumer credit plan, the creditor--
``(i) requires a consumer to pay an
application, processing or other fee as a
condition for applying for a credit card
account, or in advance of receiving the
disclosures required by this section;
``(ii) requires a consumer to purchase any
membership, product or service, including any
credit protection, credit analysis, or credit
education product or service, as a condition
for receiving a credit card account;
``(iii) represents that the credit card
account does not require an annual fee, when
the consumer is required to pay an enrollment
fee, membership fee, or any form of service fee
on a recurring basis;
``(iv) represents that a consumer is pre-
approved, guaranteed approval, or otherwise has
met the creditor's underwriting standards to
qualify for a specific offer of credit, when
the consumer does not meet the standards for
such credit, no such standards exist, or the
solicitation constitutes only an invitation to
apply for credit or anything other than a firm
offer of credit to the consumer;
``(v) represents that a consumer qualifies
to receive, or qualifies to apply to receive, a
credit card account, in which any stated term,
including the line of credit amount, annual
interest rate, annual fee amount or other
term--
``(I) is not available to the
consumer upon initiation of the
account, but is made available, or is
intended at the time of the
representation to be made available, in
installments over time in response to
the consumer's positive record of
credit use and payment;
``(II) is an annual interest rate
or other term the issuer no longer
makes available as part of credit card
accounts for which the consumer
qualifies, or that the issuer has
reason to know will no longer be
available to such consumer prior to the
expiration of such period, as defined
by regulation, that permits reasonable
time for consumer response to the
solicitation; and
``(III) is an annual interest rate
or other term that the issuer makes
available only to selected consumers,
or to consumers with preferred credit
scores or ratings;
``(vi) represents that a credit card
account provides for credit protection,
overdraft protection, travel insurance, or
other account-related benefits and services
that the issuer makes available separately, and
at additional charge, to card holders; or
``(vii) issues a credit card account to a
consumer who has responded to a direct
solicitation, the account terms of which are
materially different, in terms of being less
favorable to the consumer, than the terms
included in the solicitation that resulted in
the consumer's application;
``(B) in administering a credit card account for
any consumer under an open end consumer credit plan,
the creditor--
``(i) enrolls a consumer in paid
memberships or in any account-related
service or program, including credit insurance or credit protection,
without the clear and unambiguous consent of the consumer after
receiving complete disclosure of the terms and conditions for such
membership, service, or program, as provided in regulation;
``(ii) posts a charge or debit to a
consumer's account for any product, service, or
membership without the clear and unambiguous
consent of the consumer after receiving
complete disclosure of the terms and conditions
for such membership, service, or program, as
provided in regulation;
``(iii) engages in a pattern or practice
of--
``(I) failing to mail the initial
periodic statement required under
subsection (b) of this section, or
delaying or withholding any subsequent
periodic statement, for the purpose, or
with the effect, of causing the
consumer to incur late payment fees or
other fees or penalties, or additional
interest charges with respect to such
account;
``(II) scheduling payment due dates
in periodic statements to coincide with
holidays, weekend days, or other days
that the creditor is not open for
business, or otherwise not available to
receive or process billing payments,
for the purpose, or with the effect, of
causing the consumer to incur late
payment fees or other penalties or
additional interest charges with
respect to the account; or
``(III) withholding the posting of
payments to a credit card account
received on or before the payment due
date stated in periodic statements for
the purpose, or with the effect, of
causing the consumer to incur late
payment fees or other penalties or
additional interest charges with
respect to such account;
``(iv) increases the annual interest rate
on a credit card account, or removes or
increases any introductory interest rate
applicable to such account, for reasons other
than actions or omissions of the card holder
that are directly related to such account,
which shall be clearly and conspicuously
described to the card holder in the information
required to be disclosed under subsection (a),
and then only after the consumer has been
provided with appropriate notice, as provided
in regulation; or
``(v) subject to paragraph (5), refuses to
cancel or close a credit card account upon the
request of a consumer; or
``(C) the creditor engages in any other practice
that the Board shall determine, by regulation or order,
to be unfair, deceptive, intended to misrepresent or
confuse the terms of a credit offer, or designed to
evade the provisions of this subsection.
``(4) Notice to consumer of failure to qualify.--The Board
shall prescribe regulations for procedures under which the
creditor shall provide notice to any consumer of--
``(A) any failure of the consumer to qualify for an
extension of credit or a credit card under the terms
and conditions in an offer or solicitation and the
reasons for such failure to qualify;
``(B) the terms of a credit card account, if any,
that the consumer is qualified to receive, which shall
include all disclosures required under subsection
(c)(1) and shall meet all requirements of this section;
and
``(C) the procedures required of the consumer to
receive, or to apply to receive, the credit card
account disclosed under subparagraph (B).
``(5) Procedures for cancellation.--A creditor may define
procedures for requesting cancellation of an account, which
shall be clearly described in the information required to be
disclosed under subsection (a) and shall be reasonable.''.
(b) Improved Enforcement Authority.--Section 127 of the Consumer
Credit Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1637) is amended by inserting after
subsection (h) (as added by subsection (a) of this section) the
following new subsection:
``(i) State Action for Violations.--
``(1) Authority of the states.--In addition to such other
remedies as are provided under State law, if the attorney
general of a State, or an officer authorized by the State, has
reason to believe that any creditor has violated or is
violating subsection (h), the State may--
``(A) bring an action on behalf of the residents of
the State to enjoin such violation in any appropriate
United States district court or in any other court of
competent jurisdiction; and
``(B) bring an action on behalf of the residents of
the State to enforce compliance with subsection (h), to
obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on
behalf of the residents of such State, or to obtain
such further and other relief as the court may deem
appropriate.
``(2) Rights of federal agencies.--
``(A) Notice.--The State shall serve prior written
notice of any action commenced under paragraph (1) with
respect to any depository institution upon the Federal
agency described in subsection (a) or (c) of section
108 with respect to such creditor and shall provide
such agency with a copy of the complaint unless such
prior notice is not feasible, in which case the State
shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting
such action.
``(B) Intervening action.--Any agency described in
subsection (a) or (c) of section 108 which receives a
notice from a State under subparagraph (A) with respect
to any action described in such subparagraph shall have
the right--
``(i) to move to stay the action, pending
the final disposition of a pending Federal
matter as described in paragraph (4);
``(ii) to intervene in an action under
paragraph (1);
``(iii) upon so intervening, to be heard on
all matters arising therein;
``(iv) to remove the action to the
appropriate United States district court; and
``(v) to file petitions for appeal.
``(3) Investigatory powers.--For purposes of bringing any
action under this subsection, nothing in this subsection shall
prevent the attorney general, or officers of such State who are
authorized by such State to bring such actions, from exercising
the powers conferred on the attorney general or such officers
by the laws of such State to conduct investigations or to
administer oaths or affirmations or to compel the attendance of
witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence.
``(4) Limitation on state action while federal action is
pending.--If any Federal agency described in subsection (a) or
(c) of section 108 has instituted an enforcement action for a
violation of subsection (h), no State may, during the pendency
of such action, bring an action under this subsection against
any creditor named in the enforcement action for any violation
of subsection (h) that is alleged in that action.''.
(c) Effective Date of Regulations.--
(1) Publication of final regulations.--Notwithstanding
section 105(d) of the Truth in Lending Act, the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall publish in final
form in the Federal Register before the end of the 6-month
period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act any
regulations required under the amendments made by subsection
(a) or (b) and such regulations as the Board determines to be
appropriate to implement such amendments.
(2) Effective date.--The regulations published in final
form in accordance with paragraph (1) shall take effect not
later than 90 days after the date of such publication. | Credit Card Predatory Practices Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to prohibit as unfair and deceptive specified creditor practices with respect to a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan, including practices involved in: (1) credit card solicitations; and (2) account administration.Provides for notice to the consumer of failure to qualify for credit, and the reasons therefor.Permits State authorities to bring an action to enjoin violations of this Act and enforce compliance. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair or deceptive creditor acts or practices, and for other purposes."} | 2,497 | 110 | 0.536774 | 1.392043 | 1.17785 | 2.914894 | 25.734043 | 0.914894 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Fall River Water Users District
Rural Water System Act of 1998''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) there are insufficient water supplies of reasonable quality
available to the members of the Fall River Water Users District
Rural Water System located in Fall River County, South Dakota, and
the water supplies that are available are of poor quality and do
not meet minimum health and safety standards, thereby posing a
threat to public health and safety;
(2) past cycles of severe drought in the southeastern area of
Fall River County have left residents without a satisfactory water
supply, and, during 1990, many home owners and ranchers were forced
to haul water to sustain their water needs;
(3) because of the poor quality of water supplies, most members
of the Fall River Water Users District are forced to either haul
bottled water for human consumption or use distillers;
(4) the Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System has
been recognized by the State of South Dakota; and
(5) the best available, reliable, and safe rural and municipal
water supply to serve the needs of the Fall River Water Users
District Rural Water System members consists of a Madison Aquifer
well, 3 separate water storage reservoirs, 3 pumping stations, and
approximately 200 miles of pipeline.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are--
(1) to ensure a safe and adequate municipal, rural, and
industrial water supply for the members of the Fall River Water
Users District Rural Water System in Fall River County, South
Dakota;
(2) to assist the members of the Fall River Water Users
District in developing safe and adequate municipal, rural, and
industrial water supplies; and
(3) to promote the implementation of water conservation
programs by the Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Engineering report.--The term ``engineering report'' means
the study entitled ``Supplemental Preliminary Engineering Report
for Fall River Water Users District'' published in August 1995.
(2) Project construction budget.--The term ``project
construction budget'' means the description of the total amount of
funds that are needed for the construction of the water supply
system, as described in the engineering report.
(3) Pumping and incidental operational requirements.--The term
``pumping and incidental operational requirements'' means all power
requirements that are incidental to the operation of intake
facilities, pumping stations, water treatment facilities, cooling
facilities, reservoirs, and pipelines to the point of delivery of
water by the Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System to
each entity that distributes water at retail to individual users.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
Agriculture.
(5) Water supply system.--The term ``water supply system''
means the Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System, a
nonprofit corporation, established and operated substantially in
accordance with the engineering report.
SEC. 4. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make grants to the water
supply system for the Federal share of the costs of the planning and
construction of the water supply system.
(b) Service Area.--The water supply system shall provide for safe
and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies,
mitigation of wetlands areas, and water conservation within the
boundaries of the Fall River Water Users District, described as
follows: bounded on the north by the Angostura Reservoir, the Cheyenne
River, and the line between Fall River and Custer Counties, bounded on
the east by the line between Fall River and Shannon Counties, bounded
on the south by the line between South Dakota and Nebraska, and bounded
on the west by the Igloo-Provo Water Project District.
(c) Amount of Grants.--Grants made available under subsection (a)
to the water supply system shall not exceed the Federal share under
section 9.
(d) Limitation on Availability of Construction Funds.--The
Secretary shall not obligate funds for the construction of the water
supply system until--
(1) the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) are met with respect to the water
supply system; and
(2) a final engineering report and plan for a water
conservation program have been prepared and submitted to Congress
for a period of not less than 90 days before the commencement of
construction of the system.
SEC. 5. MITIGATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE LOSSES.
Mitigation of fish and wildlife losses incurred as a result of the
construction and operation of the water supply system shall be on an
acre-for-acre basis, based on ecological equivalency, concurrent with
project construction, as provided in the engineering report.
SEC. 6. USE OF PICK-SLOAN POWER.
(a) In General.--From power designated for future irrigation and
drainage pumping for the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, the
Western Area Power Administration shall make available the capacity and
energy required to meet the pumping and incidental operational
requirements of the water supply system during the period beginning May
1 and ending October 31 of each year.
(b) Conditions.--The capacity and energy described in subsection
(a) shall be made available on the following conditions:
(1) The water supply system shall be operated on a not-for-
profit basis.
(2) The water supply system shall contract to purchase its
entire electric service requirements, including the capacity and
energy made available under subsection (a), from a qualified
preference power supplier that itself purchases power from the
Western Area Power Administration.
(3) The rate schedule applicable to the capacity and energy
made available under subsection (a) shall be the firm power rate
schedule of the Pick-Sloan Eastern Division of the Western Area
Power Administration in effect when the power is delivered by the
Administration.
(4) It shall be agreed by contract among--
(A) the Western Area Power Administration;
(B) the power supplier with which the water supply system
contracts under paragraph (2);
(C) the power supplier of the entity described in
subparagraph (B); and
(D) the Fall River Water Users District;
that in the case of the capacity and energy made available under
subsection (a), the benefit of the rate schedule described in
paragraph (3) shall be passed through to the water supply system,
except that the power supplier of the water supply system shall not
be precluded from including, in the charges of the supplier to the
water system for the electric service, the other usual and
customary charges of the supplier.
SEC. 7. NO LIMITATION ON WATER PROJECTS IN STATE.
This Act does not limit the authorization for water projects in
South Dakota under law in effect on or after the date of enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 8. WATER RIGHTS.
Nothing in this Act--
(1) invalidates or preempts State water law or an interstate
compact governing water;
(2) alters the rights of any State to any appropriated share of
the waters of any body of surface or ground water, whether
determined by past or future interstate compacts or by past or
future legislative or final judicial allocations;
(3) preempts or modifies any Federal or State law, or
interstate compact, dealing with water quality or disposal; or
(4) confers on any non-Federal entity the ability to exercise
any Federal right to the waters of any stream or to any ground
water resource.
SEC. 9. FEDERAL SHARE.
The Federal share under section 4 shall be 70 percent of--
(1) the amount allocated in the total project construction
budget for the planning and construction of the water supply system
under section 4; and
(2) such sums as are necessary to defray increases in
development costs reflected in appropriate engineering cost indices
after August 1, 1995.
SEC. 10. NON-FEDERAL SHARE.
The non-Federal share under section 4 shall be 30 percent of--
(1) the amount allocated in the total project construction
budget for the planning and construction of the water supply system
under section 4; and
(2) such sums as are necessary to defray increases in
development costs reflected in appropriate engineering cost indices
after August 1, 1995.
SEC. 11. CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through
the Director of the Bureau of Reclamation, may provide construction
oversight to the water supply system for areas of the water supply
system.
(b) Project Oversight Administration.--The amount of funds used by
the Secretary for planning and construction of the water supply system
may not exceed an amount equal to 3 percent of the amount provided in
the total project construction budget for the portion of the project to
be constructed in Fall River County, South Dakota.
SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated--
(1) $3,600,000 for the planning and construction of the water
system under section 4; and
(2) such sums as are necessary to defray increases in
development costs reflected in appropriate engineering cost indices
after August 1, 1995.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate. | Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants for the Federal share of the costs of the planning and construction of the Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System, Inc. Prohibits the obligation of System construction funds until: (1) Federal environmental compliance requirements have been met; and (2) a final System engineering report and plan for a water conservation program have been prepared and submitted to the Congress for at least a 90-day period.
Requires the mitigation of fish and wildlife losses during System construction and operation.
Directs the Western Area Power Administration to make available, from power produced under the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, the capacity and energy required to meet the pumping and incidental operational requirements of the System from May 1 to October 31 of each year. Provides power use conditions.
States that this Act does not limit: (1) the authorization for water projects in South Dakota under any law; or (2) current water rights.
Provides the Federal share (70 percent) of System costs.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Reclamation, to provide construction oversight for areas of the System. Limits the amount of funds that may be used by the Secretary for planning and construction of the System.
Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System Act of 1998"} | 2,023 | 281 | 0.601087 | 1.841975 | 0.714476 | 4.189591 | 7.182156 | 0.918216 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Robin Danielson Act''.
TITLE I--RESEARCH REGARDING RISKS POSED BY DIOXIN, SYNTHETIC FIBERS,
AND OTHER ADDITIVES IN FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
SEC. 101. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds as follows:
(1) Tampons are used by approximately 73,000,000 women in
the United States today, and the average woman may use as many
as 16,800 tampons in her lifetime. A woman on estrogen
replacement therapy may use as many as 24,360 tampons in her
lifetime.
(2) The Environmental Protection Agency and the
International Agency for Research on Cancer, an arm of the
World Health Organization, have concluded that dioxins are a
probable human carcinogen (cancer causing agent).
(3) According to the Food and Drug Administration, dioxins
are formed as a result of combustion processes such as
commercial and municipal waste incineration and from burning
fuels (like wood, coal, or oil). Dioxins are a byproduct of
chlorine bleaching of pulp and paper.
(4) Tampons currently sold in the United States are
composed of cotton, rayon, or of a combination of cotton and
rayon. Rayon is produced from cellulose fibers derived from
bleached wood pulp.
(5) While bleaching processes that do not produce dioxin in
any amount are available, most wood pulp manufacturers
currently use elemental-chlorine free bleaching processes. This
process uses chlorine dioxide as a bleaching agent and still
produces dioxins.
(6) The Food and Drug Administration has not explicitly
forbidden the use of chlorine in tampon manufacturing.
(7) Trace amounts of dioxins can also be found in tampons
that use a chlorine-free bleaching process as well as 100
percent cotton tampons as the Environmental Protection Agency
states that due to decades of pollution, dioxin can be found in
the air, water, and ground and thus can be found in both cotton
and wood pulp raw materials used in tampon production.
(8) The effects of dioxin from various sources are
cumulative. Women may be exposed to dioxin in tampons and other
menstrual products for as long as 60 years over the course of
their reproductive lives.
(9) The Food and Drug Administration has historically
relied on data provided by manufacturers of feminine hygiene
products in determining product safety.
(10) Although the Food and Drug Administration currently
requires tampon manufacturers to monitor dioxin levels in their
finished products, they do not generally collect this
information and it is not readily available to the public.
(11) Recent studies have produced conflicting information
about the link between dioxin exposure and increased risks for
endometriosis.
(12) The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that
people with high levels of exposure to dioxins may be at risk
for other noncancer effects that could suppress the immune
system, increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease,
reduce fertility, and interfere with fetal and childhood
development.
(13) Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) has been linked to tampon
use especially those tampons containing synthetic fibers and
the absorbency of the tampon. TSS is a rare bacterial illness
that occurs mostly in menstruating women. During 1979 and 1980,
the syndrome was responsible for at least 55 deaths and 1,066
nonfatal cases.
(14) In response to a 1988 lawsuit, the Food and Drug
Administration has required tampons to be labeled with
reference to an absorbency standard (e.g., super tampons must
absorb between 9 and 12 grams of liquid).
(15) As a result of independent research that showed that
synthetic fiber additives in tampons amplify toxin production,
which is associated with toxic shock syndrome, manufacturers
have ceased to include three of the four synthetic ingredients
once often used to increase tampon absorbency. Highly absorbent
viscose rayon is still used in tampon production. According to
some TSS researchers incidence of menstrually related TSS is
creeping up and strains of Staphylococcus aureus causing it are
becoming more antibiotic resistant and more virulent.
SEC. 102. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH; RESEARCH ON DIOXIN PURSUANT TO
OFFICE OF RESEARCH ON WOMEN'S HEALTH.
Part F of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 287d
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following section:
``SEC. 486C. CERTAIN PROJECTS REGARDING WOMEN'S HEALTH.
``(a) Dioxin in Feminine Hygiene Products.--
``(1) In general.--The Director of NIH, in collaboration
with the Director of the Office, shall provide for the conduct
or support of research to determine the extent to which the
presence of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in
tampons and other feminine hygiene products--
``(A) poses any risks to the health of women who
use the products, including risks relating to cervical
cancer, endometriosis, infertility, ovarian cancer,
breast cancer, immune system deficiencies, pelvic
inflammatory disease, and toxic shock syndrome; and
``(B) poses any risks to the health of children of
women who used such products during or before the
pregnancies involved, including risks relating to fetal
and childhood development.
``(2) Requirement regarding data from manufacturers.--
Research under paragraph (1) shall include research to confirm
the data on tampons and other feminine hygiene products
submitted to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs by
manufacturers of such products.
``(3) Definition.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term
`feminine hygiene products' means tampons, pads, liners, and
similar products used by women with respect to menstruation or
other genital-tract secretions.
``(b) Reports.--Reports on the results of research under subsection
(a) shall be periodically submitted to the Congress, the Commissioner
of Food and Drugs, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency, and the Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Such reports shall be made available to the public through the data
system and clearinghouse program established under section 486A, or
through other appropriate means.''.
TITLE II--COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA ON TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME
SEC. 201. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds as follows:
(1) Of the cases of toxic shock syndrome in the United
States, approximately 50 percent are related to tampon use and
approximately 50 percent occur in nonmenstruating women and in
men and children.
(2) The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control has
estimated that between one and two of every 100,000 women 15 to
44 years of age will develop the syndrome.
(3) Epidemiological data on cases of toxic shock syndrome
are not systematically collected in the United States, and
information on cases seldom travels beyond the victim's circle
of family and friends. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a nationally
notifiable disease that States report to the Centers for
Disease Prevention and Control, but the reporting by the States
is voluntary.
(4) According to the Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists, as of 2006, only 39 States required reporting
of streptococcal and non-streptococcal toxic shock syndrome to
State health officials.
(5) The last active surveillance of toxic shock syndrome
occurred in 1987 only in four States and surveying 12 million
people. National surveillance is conducted through the National
Electronic Telecommunications Systems.
(6) The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control and the
States should cooperate to collect and analyze such data.
Increasing the amount of information on toxic shock syndrome
will lead to increased awareness about the disease in the
medical community, and may also lead to an increased
understanding of the causes of the syndrome.
SEC. 202. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION; ESTABLISHMENT OF
PROGRAM FOR COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA ON TOXIC
SHOCK SYNDROME.
Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243
et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 317T the following
section:
``SEC. 317U. COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA ON TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall carry out a
program to collect, analyze, and make available data on toxic shock
syndrome, including data on the causes of such syndrome.
``(b) National Incidence and Prevalence.--In carrying out the
program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall to the extent
practicable determine the national incidence and prevalence of toxic
shock syndrome.
``(c) Cooperation With States.--The Secretary may carry out the
program under subsection (a) directly and through grants to States and
local health departments.
``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying
out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as
may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016.''. | Robin Danielson Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide for the conduct or support of research on the extent to which additives in feminine hygiene products pose any risks to the health of women or the health of the children of women who use those products during or before the pregnancies involved.
Requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to: (1) collect, analyze, and make available data on toxic shock syndrome, including data on the causes of such syndrome; and (2) determine the national incidence and prevalence of such syndrome. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products, and to establish a program for the collection and analysis of data on toxic shock syndrome."} | 2,128 | 135 | 0.372275 | 1.134563 | 0.251854 | 4.824 | 14.296 | 0.968 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Good Neighbor Environmental
Assistance Act of 1993''.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Act is to protect the economy, public health,
environment, and water quality of the United States-Mexico border area
that is endangered and is being polluted by raw or partially treated
sewage, effluent, and other pollutants.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Act:
(1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Border state.--The term ``border State'' means each of
the following States:
(A) Arizona.
(B) California.
(C) New Mexico.
(D) Texas.
(3) Commission.--The term ``United States Commissioner''
means the United States Commissioner of the International
Boundary and Water Commission.
(4) Construction.--The term ``construction'' has the
meaning provided the term under section 212(1) of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292(1)).
(5) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the
meaning provided the term under section 212(2) of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292(2)).
SEC. 4. CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.--On the approval by the Administrator of the
necessary plans and specifications, the Administrator is authorized--
(1) to transfer funds to--
(A) the Secretary of State, who shall transfer the
funds to the United States Commissioner for use by the
head of the American Section of the Commission; or
(B) the head of any other Federal agency; and
(2) to make a grant to--
(A) an appropriate entity designated by the
President; or
(B) a border State designated by the President,
to carry out the construction of an eligible project described in
subsection (b).
(b) Eligible Project.--An eligible project described in this
subsection is a project for the construction of--
(1) a wastewater treatment works to protect public health,
the environment, and water quality from pollution resulting
from inadequacies or breakdowns in wastewater treatment works
and water system from Mexican wastewater affecting United
States waters or water/sewage systems; or
(2) a treatment works to provide treatment of municipal
sewage and industrial waste.
(c) Requirement for a Grant for a Construction Project in Mexico.--
The Administrator may make a grant for an eligible project described in
subsection (b) in Mexico only if, after providing public notice and
opportunity for comment, the Administrator determines that the then
existing treatment works located in Mexico, in conjunction with any
other then existing treatment works or treatment works scheduled to be
constructed, are not sufficient (or will not be sufficient) to protect
residents of border States from water pollution originating in Mexico.
(d) Operation and Maintenance.--To carry out the purpose referred
to in section 2, the United States Commissioner, the head of a Federal
agency that receives a transfer of funds pursuant to subsection (a), or
the recipient of a grant referred to in subsection (a) is authorized to
maintain an eligible project constructed pursuant to this section.
(e) Approval of Plans.--
(1) Plans and specifications.--Each eligible project that
is funded by a transfer or a grant made pursuant to subsection
(a)(1) shall be constructed in accordance with plans and
specifications developed by the head of the American Section of
the Commission in consultation with the head of another Federal
agency of the appropriate official of an entity or border State
designated by the President under subsection (a), in
consultation with the appropriate official of the affected
border State. Such plans shall include construction cost
estimates.
(2) Approval by the administrator.--As a condition of
carrying out the construction of an eligible project referred
in paragraph (1), the head of the Federal agency or appropriate
official of an entity or border State shall submit the plans
and specifications referred to in paragraph (1) to the
Administrator for approval.
(3) Standards for construction.--The Administrator may
approve a plan referred to in paragraph (2) if the
Administrator determines that the eligible project that is the
subject of the plan meets the standards that would apply to the
treatment works or other project if the treatment works or
other project were constructed under appropriate standards
under the law of the United States and Mexico and under
applicable treaties and international agreements.
(f) Federal Share.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Federal share of construction of an eligible project that is
the subject of a transfer or grant under subsection (a) shall
be 100 percent of the cost of the eligible project.
(2) Costs paid by the government of mexico.--If the
Secretary of State or another appropriate official of the
Federal Government enters into an agreement with the Government
of Mexico that provides for cost-sharing for an eligible
project that is the subject of assistance provided pursuant to
this section, the Federal share of the cost of the project
shall be the amount specified in the agreement.
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental
Protection Agency to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary
for fiscal year 1994, and for each fiscal year thereafter. | Good Neighbor Environmental Assistance Act of 1993 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, for purposes of carrying out construction of treatment works in the U.S.-Mexican border region, to: (1) transfer funds to the Secretary of State or the heads of other Federal agencies; and (2) make grants to appropriate entities or border States designated by the President.
Permits the Administrator to make grants for construction projects in Mexico if an existing treatment works is not sufficient to protect residents of border States from water pollution originating in Mexico.
Requires such projects to be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Administrator. Provides for full funding of projects by the Federal Government unless a cost-sharing agreement with the Mexican Government is executed.
Authorizes appropriations. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Good Neighbor Environmental Assistance Act of 1993"} | 1,166 | 169 | 0.622665 | 1.664466 | 0.874941 | 2.691275 | 7.436242 | 0.852349 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Effective Homeland Security
Management Act of 2007''.
SEC. 2. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT.
(a) Establishment and Succession.--Section 103 of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 113) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Deputy
Secretary'' and inserting ``Deputy Secretaries'';
(B) by striking paragraph (6);
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as
paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively; and
(D) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:
``(1) A Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.
``(2) A Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for
Management.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Vacancies.--
``(1) Vacancy in office of secretary.--
``(A) Deputy secretary.--In case of a vacancy in
the office of the Secretary, or of the absence or
disability of the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security may exercise all the duties of that
office, and for the purpose of section 3345 of title 5,
United States Code, the Deputy Secretary of Homeland
Security is the first assistant to the Secretary.
``(B) Deputy secretary for management.--When by
reason of absence, disability, or vacancy in office,
neither the Secretary nor the Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security is available to exercise the duties
of the office of the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security for Management shall act as
Secretary.
``(2) Vacancy in office of deputy secretary.--In the case
of a vacancy in the office of the Deputy Secretary of Homeland
Security, or of the absence or disability of the Deputy
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security for Management may exercise all the duties of
that office.
``(3) Further order of succession.--The Secretary may
designate such other officers of the Department in further
order of succession to act as Secretary.''.
(b) Responsibilities.--Section 701 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 341) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``under secretary''
and inserting ``deputy secretary of homeland security'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``The Deputy Secretary of Homeland
Security for Management shall serve as the Chief
Management Officer and principal advisor to the
Secretary on matters related to the management of the
Department, including management integration and
transformation in support of homeland security
operations and programs.'' before ``The Secretary'';
(B) by striking ``Under Secretary for Management''
and inserting ``Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
for Management'';
(C) by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the
following:
``(7) Strategic planning and annual performance planning
and identification and tracking of performance measures
relating to the responsibilities of the Department.''; and
(D) by striking paragraph (9), and inserting the
following:
``(9) The integration and transformation process, to ensure
an efficient and orderly consolidation of functions and
personnel to the Department, including the development of a
management integration strategy for the Department.''; and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Under Secretary
for Management'' and inserting ``Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security for Management''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Under Secretary
for Management'' and inserting ``Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security for Management''.
(c) Appointment, Evaluation, and Reappointment.--Section 701 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(c) Appointment, Evaluation, and Reappointment.--The Deputy
Secretary of Homeland Security for Management--
``(1) shall be appointed by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, from among persons who have--
``(A) extensive executive level leadership and
management experience in the public or private sector;
``(B) strong leadership skills;
``(C) a demonstrated ability to manage large and
complex organizations; and
``(D) a proven record in achieving positive
operational results;
``(2) shall--
``(A) serve for a term of 5 years; and
``(B) be subject to removal by the President if the
President--
``(i) finds that the performance of the
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for
Management is unsatisfactory; and
``(ii) communicates the reasons for
removing the Deputy Secretary of Homeland
Security for Management to Congress before such
removal;
``(3) may be reappointed in accordance with paragraph (1),
if the Secretary has made a satisfactory determination under
paragraph (5) for the 3 most recent performance years;
``(4) shall enter into an annual performance agreement with
the Secretary that shall set forth measurable individual and
organizational goals; and
``(5) shall be subject to an annual performance evaluation
by the Secretary, who shall determine as part of each such
evaluation whether the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
for Management has made satisfactory progress toward achieving
the goals set out in the performance agreement required under
paragraph (4).''.
(d) Incumbent.--The individual who serves in the position of Under
Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security on the
date of enactment of this Act--
(1) may perform all the duties of the Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security for Management at the pleasure of the
President, until a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for
Management is appointed in accordance with subsection (c) of
section 701 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
341), as added by this Act; and
(2) may be appointed Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
for Management, if such appointment is otherwise in accordance
with sections 103 and 701 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
(6 U.S.C. 113 and 341), as amended by this Act.
(e) References.--References in any other Federal law, Executive
order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of
or relating to the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of
Homeland Security shall be deemed to refer to the Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security for Management.
(f) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Other reference.--Section 702(a) of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 342(a)) is amended by striking
``Under Secretary for Management'' and inserting ``Deputy
Secretary of Homeland Security for Management''.
(2) Table of contents.--The table of contents in section
1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101(b)) is
amended by striking the item relating to section 701 and
inserting the following:
``Sec. 701. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management.''.
(3) Executive schedule.--Section 5313 of title 5, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to
the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security the following:
``Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management.''. | Effective Homeland Security Management Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management (who shall assume many responsibilities of the current Under Secretary for Management), to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve as the Chief Management Officer and principal advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters related to management.
Includes among the Deputy Secretary's responsibilities the integration and transformation process to ensure an efficient and orderly consolidation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) functions and personnel, including the development of a management integration strategy. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to establish a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management, and for other purposes."} | 1,640 | 132 | 0.581243 | 1.459975 | 0.614185 | 4.495868 | 12.77686 | 0.92562 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Black Canyon of the Gunnison
National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary
Revision Act of 2003''.
SEC. 2. BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY REVISION.
(a) Establishment.--Section 4(a) of the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Act of 1999 (16 U.S.C. 410fff-2(a)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``There is hereby established'' and
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--There is established''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Boundary revision.--The boundary of the Park is
revised to include the addition of not more than 2,725 acres,
as depicted on the map entitled `Black Canyon of the Gunnison
National Park and Gunnison Gorge NCA Boundary Modifications'
and dated January 21, 2003.''.
(b) Administration.--Section 4(b) of the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Act of 1999 (16 U.S.C. 410fff-2(b)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Upon'' and inserting the following:
``(1) Land transfer.--
``(A) In general.--On''; and
(2) by striking ``The Secretary shall'' and inserting the
following:
``(B) Additional land.--On the date of enactment of
the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary
Revision Act of 2003, the Secretary shall transfer the
land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land
Management identified as `Tract C' on the map described
in subsection (a)(2) to the administrative jurisdiction
of the National Park Service for inclusion in the Park.
``(2) Authority.--The Secretary shall.''.
SEC. 3. GRAZING PRIVILEGES AT BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL
PARK.
Section 4(e) of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Act of 1999 (16 U.S.C.
410fff-2(e)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as
subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following:
``(B) Transfer.--If land authorized for grazing
under subparagraph (A) is exchanged for private land
under this Act, the Secretary shall transfer any
grazing privileges to the private land acquired in the
exchange in accordance with this section.''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (D);
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following:
``(B) with respect to the permit or lease issued to
LeValley Ranch Ltd., a partnership, for the lifetime of
the 2 limited partners as of October 21, 1999;
``(C) with respect to the permit or lease issued to
Sanburg Herefords, L.L.P., a partnership, for the
lifetime of the 2 general partners as of October 21,
1999; and''; and
(D) in subparagraph (D) (as redesignated by
subparagraph (B))--
(i) by striking ``partnership, corporation,
or'' in each place it appears and inserting
``corporation or''; and
(ii) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' and
inserting ``subparagraphs (A), (B), or (C)''.
SEC. 4. ACQUISITION OF LAND.
(a) Authority to Acquire Land.--Section 5(a)(1) of the Black Canyon
of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation
Area Act of 1999 (16 U.S.C. 410fff-3(a)(1)) is amended by inserting
``or the map described in section 4(a)(2)'' after ``the Map''.
(b) Method of Acquisition.--
(1) In general.--Land or interest in land acquired under
the amendments made by this Act shall be made in accordance
with section 5(a)(2)(A) of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Act
of 1999 (16 U.S.C. 410fff-3(a)(2)(A)).
(2) Consent.--No land or interest in land may be acquired
without the consent of the landowner.
SEC. 5. GUNNISON GORGE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA BOUNDARY REVISION.
Section 7(a) of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Act of 1999 (16 U.S.C.
410fff-5(a)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``(a) in General.--There is established''
and inserting the following:
``(a) Establishment.--
``(1) In general.--There is established''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Boundary revision.--The boundary of the Conservation
Area is revised to include the addition of not more than 7,100
acres, as depicted on the map entitled `Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge NCA Boundary
Modifications' and dated January 21, 2003.''.
SEC. 6. ACCESS TO WATER DELIVERY FACILITIES.
The Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain administrative
jurisdiction over, and access to, land, facilities, and roads of the
Bureau of Reclamation in the East Portal area and the Crystal Dam area,
as depicted on the map identified in section 4(a)(2) of the Black
Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National
Conservation Area Act of 1999 (as added by section 2(a)(2)) for the
maintenance, repair, construction, replacement, and operation of any
facilities relating to the delivery of water under the jurisdiction of
the Bureau to users of the water (as of the date of enactment of this
Act). | Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act of 2003 - Amends the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Act of 1999 to revise the boundaries of the Park and the Conservation Area to add specified lands.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer such land to the Park. Provides that, if land authorized for the grazing of livestock is exchanged for private land under this Act, the Secretary shall transfer any grazing privileges to the private land acquired. Permits grazing with respect to permits or leases issued to specified partnerships. Requires acquisitions of land or interest in land acquired under this Act to be made in accordance with such Act.Provides that the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain administrative jurisdiction over, and access to Bureau of Reclamation land, facilities, and roads in the East Portal and Crystal Dam areas for the maintenance, construction, replacement, and operation of water delivery facilities. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes."} | 1,515 | 230 | 0.623931 | 1.608891 | 0.748809 | 4.309392 | 6.635359 | 0.861878 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Superfund for Hurricane
Accountability and Recovery Act of 2005''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that--
(1) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act of 1980 established a Federal Superfund trust
fund for the purpose of hazardous substance remediation at
sites across the Nation;
(2) the release of hazardous substances threatens and
impairs public health, community infrastructure, the economy,
and social well being;
(3) the Environmental Protection Agency has evaluated more
than 45,900 sites and placed 1,540 Superfund sites on the
National Priorities List;
(4) more than 70,000,000 Americans live within 4 miles of a
Superfund site;
(5) the expiration of the crude oil, chemical feedstock,
and corporate taxes in 1995 has contributed to a funding
shortfall that prevented numerous Superfund sites from
receiving new construction funding in fiscal years 2004 and
2005 and slowed the pace of existing cleanups;
(6) delayed and slowed Superfund cleanup actions magnify
public health risks and increase total remediation costs;
(7) the reestablishment of the Superfund tax would have no
effect on the liability under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 of
responsible parties or potentially responsible parties for
hazardous substance releases;
(8) Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused unprecedented
environmental damage in the Gulf Coast States of Alabama,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas;
(9) Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused significant new
releases of hazardous substances and also damaged, threatened,
or otherwise impaired the integrity of 54 sites listed on the
National Priorities List and other facilities producing,
manufacturing, storing, or releasing hazardous substances;
(10) released hazardous substances must be removed,
remediated, and otherwise cleaned up to mitigate environmental
damage and to protect public health;
(11) the current and future removal, remediation, and
cleanup efforts in Hurricane-affected areas will incur
significant costs; and
(12) the costs incurred to remove, remediate, and otherwise
clean up hazardous substances, in the Hurricane-impacted areas
of the Gulf Coast and nationwide, are most equitably borne by
the parties responsible for the manufacture, production, use,
storage, and release of such substances.
SEC. 3. SUPERFUND TAXES.
(a) Permanent Extension.--
(1) Excise taxes.--Section 4611(e) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Application of Hazardous Substance Superfund Financing
Rate.--The Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate under this
section shall apply after December 31, 1986, and before January 1,
1996, and after the date of the enactment of this subsection.''.
(2) Corporate environmental income tax.--Section 59A(e) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as
follows:
``(e) Application of Tax.--The tax imposed by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1986, and before
January 1, 1996, and to taxable years beginning after the date of the
enactment of this subsection.''.
(3) Technical amendments.--
(A) Section 4611(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 is amended--
(i) by striking ``or exported from'' in
paragraph (1)(A),
(ii) by striking ``or exportation'' in
paragraph (1)(B), and
(iii) by striking ``and Exportation'' in
the heading.
(B) Section 4611(d)(3) of such Code is amended--
(i) by striking ``or exporting the crude
oil, as the case may be'' in the text and
inserting ``the crude oil'', and
(ii) by striking ``or exports'' in the
heading.
(b) Temporary Tax Increase for Cleanup Required by Reason of
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (c) of section 4611 of such
Code is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) Temporary rate increase to fund hurricanes katrina
and rita toxic waste cleanup.--During the period beginning on
January 1, 2006, and ending on December 31, 2008, the rate of
tax specified by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) shall be
increased by the amount equal to 50 percent of such rate.''.
(2) Certain chemicals and imported substances.--Section
4661 of such Code (relating to imposition of tax on certain
chemicals) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Temporary Increase to Fund Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Toxic
Waste Cleanup.--During the period beginning on January 1, 2006, and
ending on December 31, 2008, each amount of tax per ton with respect to
a substance specified in subsection (b) shall be increased by an amount
equal to 50 percent of such amount.''.
(3) Temporary increase in corporate environmental income
tax to fund hurricanes katrina and rita toxic waste cleanup.--
Subsection (a) of section 59A of such Code (relating to
imposition of tax) is amended by adding at the end the
following flush sentence: ``In the case of taxable years
beginning on or after January 1, 2006, and ending on or before
December 31, 2008, the preceding sentence shall be applied by
substituting `0.18 percent' for `0.12 percent'.''.
(4) Separate accounting for cleanup funds.--Section 9507 of
such Code (relating to Hazardous Substance Superfund) is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Establishment of Gulf Hurricanes Cleanup Account.--
``(1) Creation of account.--There is established in the
Hazardous Substance Superfund a separate account to be known as
the `Gulf Hurricanes Cleanup Account' consisting of such
amounts as may be transferred or credited to the Gulf
Hurricanes Cleanup Account as provided in this subsection or
section 9602(b).
``(2) Transfers to account.--The Secretary shall transfer
to the Gulf Hurricanes Cleanup Account from the amounts
appropriated to Superfund under subsection (b) amounts equal
to--
``(A) the increase in the tax imposed under section
59A by reason of the last sentence of subsection (a)
thereof,
``(B) the increase in the tax imposed under section
4611(c) by reason of paragraph (3) thereof,
``(C) the increase in the tax imposed under section
4661 by reason of subsection (c) thereof, and
``(D) the increase in the tax imposed under section
4671 by reason of the increase in tax under section
4661(c).
``(3) Expenditures from account.--Amounts in the Gulf
Hurricanes Cleanup Account shall be available, as provided by
appropriation Acts, for making expenditures in accordance with
section 4 of the Superfund for Hurricane Accountability and
Recovery Act of 2005.
``(4) Reversion of unexpended funds.--Amounts remaining in
the Gulf Hurricanes Cleanup Account shall revert to the
Hazardous Substance Superfund on the date which is the later
of--
``(A) December 31, 2009, or
``(B) the date as of which the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency makes the determination
under section 4 of such Act.''.
(c) Effective Dates.--
(1) Excise taxes.--The amendments made by subsections (a)
(other than paragraph (2) thereof) and (b) (other than
paragraph (3) thereof shall take effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(2) Income tax.--The amendments made by subsections (a)(2)
and (b)(3) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 4. EXPENDITURES FROM TRUST FUND.
Amounts in the Gulf Hurricanes Cleanup Account established under
subsection (f) of section 9507 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
shall be used only for making expenditures in accordance with
subsection (c) of such section with respect to sites where hazardous
substance releases or threatened releases have been caused or
exacerbated by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita until such time as
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines by
rule that no response actions are necessary to protect human health and
the environment with respect to such sites. Before initiating a
rulemaking under this section, the Administrator shall notify the
Congress of the intention to initiate the rulemaking.
SEC. 5. CLEANUP REPORTS.
(a) Requirement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency shall transmit to Congress a report on
the progress of cleanup activities with respect to Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita.
(b) Contents of Report.--Each report required by subsection (a)
shall specify the following:
(1) The number of full-time equivalent personnel of the
Environmental Protection Agency allocated to such cleanup
activities.
(2) The persons to whom major contracts are awarded for
such cleanup activities and the amount of such contracts.
(3) The number and location of contaminated sites that have
been identified.
(4) The number of sites with the following stages of the
cleanup process complete: site identification and
investigation, remedial investigation/feasibility study,
remedial selection, remedial design, and remedial construction.
(5) For each identified site referred to in paragraph (3)--
(A) the type of contaminants discovered;
(B) the extent of contamination in soil, surface
water, and groundwater;
(C) the number of emergency removals conducted;
(D) the number of long-term remedial actions
implemented or planned;
(E) the annual expenditure of funds for all
necessary response actions;
(F) the estimated costs of completing all necessary
response actions; and
(G) the estimated date of completion of all
necessary response actions. | Superfund for Hurricane Accountability and Recovery Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent: (1) the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate; and (2) the corporate environmental income tax.
Increases by 50%, between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2008: (1) such financing rate; and (2) the excise tax per ton for certain chemicals. Increases the corporate environmental income tax rate from .12% to .18% during the same period.
Establishes a Gulf Hurricanes Cleanup Account in the Hazardous Substance Superfund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to such Account the temporary tax increases imposed by this Act. Provides that amounts in such Account shall be made available for remediation of hazardous substance releases (or threatened releases) caused or exacerbated by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita.
Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress on Hurricane Katrina and Rita cleanup activities. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing for Superfund for purposes of cleanup activities with respect to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and for other purposes."} | 2,193 | 208 | 0.600445 | 1.636776 | 0.775488 | 2.519553 | 11.284916 | 0.899441 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Climate Solutions Commission Act of
2016''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that--
(1) there has been a marked increase in extreme weather
events and the negative impacts of a changing climate are
expected to worsen in every region of the United States;
(2) if left unaddressed, the consequences of a changing
climate have the potential to adversely impact the health of
all Americans, harm the economy, and impose substantial costs
on State and Federal budgets;
(3) efforts to reduce climate risk should protect our
Nation's economy, security, infrastructure, agriculture, water
supply, and public safety; and
(4) there is bipartisan support for pursuing efforts to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions through economically viable,
broadly supported private and public policies and solutions.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.
Effective immediately upon the enactment of this Act, there shall
be established a bipartisan commission to be known as the ``National
Climate Solutions Commission'' (referred to in this Act as the
``Commission'').
SEC. 4. PURPOSES OF COMMISSION.
The Commission shall--
(1) undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable
public and private actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions in the United States;
(2) make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas
emissions to the President, Congress, and the States; and
(3) use as its goals for emissions reductions those
estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific
findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and
environmental consequences of a changing climate.
SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMISSION.
(a) In General.--The Commission shall be composed of 10 members,
appointed not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this
Act, as follows:
(1) One member shall be appointed by the President, who
shall serve as cochairman of the Commission.
(2) One member shall be appointed by the leader of the
Senate, in consultation with the leader of the House of
Representatives, that are members of the opposite party of the
President, who shall serve as cochairman of the Commission.
(3) Two members shall be appointed by the Majority Leader
of the Senate.
(4) Two members shall be appointed by the Minority Leader
of the Senate.
(5) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
(6) Two members shall be appointed by the Minority Leader
of the House of Representatives.
(b) Initial Meeting.--The Commission shall meet not later than 6
months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Recommendations.--The Commission shall provide the
recommendations described in section 4(2), based on the goals described
in section 4(3), not later than 18 months after the date of enactment
of this Act.
(d) Eligible Members.--To be considered for membership on the
Commission, an individual must be a representative from--
(1) academic, scientific, or other nongovernmental
organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate,
or public health; or
(2) industry organizations, including small businesses,
from relevant sectors such as--
(A) energy supply and transmission, including
fossil fuels and renewable energy;
(B) energy exploration and production, including
fossil fuels and renewable energy;
(C) solid waste and wastewater;
(D) transportation;
(E) chemical manufacturing and user industries;
(F) agriculture;
(G) construction and development; and
(H) forestry.
(e) Ineligible Members.--No employee, owner, director, or other
affiliated person of an entity which has contributed pursuant to
section 6(b) may be appointed to the Commission.
SEC. 6. FUNDING FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) Limitation.--No additional amounts may be authorized to be
appropriated to establish or otherwise pay for the activities or
salaries of the Commission.
(b) Private Sector Donations.--The Secretary of the Treasury may
collect and disseminate to the Commission private sector funds donated
for the purposes of this Act.
(c) Transparency.--The amounts and sources of all funds donated
pursuant to subsection (b) and all spending by the Commission shall be
made publicly available on an Internet website.
SEC. 7. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE STUDY AND REPORT.
(a) Study Required.--The Comptroller General shall conduct a study
of State, Federal, and private sector energy efficiency and renewable
energy guaranteed loan programs, Green Banks, and other financial tools
and institutions that are focused on--
(1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions,
including through sequestration and recycling; or
(2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and
deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy
technologies.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the Comptroller General completes the study required by
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a
report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and
institutions most successful at contributing to the reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth
and employment. | Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016 This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must: undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States; make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental consequences of a changing climate. In order to be eligible for membership on the Commission, an individual must be a representative from: (1) nongovernmental organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate, or public health; or (2) industry organizations from relevant sectors. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study of programs, financial tools, and institutions that are focused on: (1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The GAO must then report on: (1) the study results; and (2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and institutions that are most successful at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth and employment. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016"} | 1,143 | 248 | 0.631107 | 1.872434 | 0.813589 | 6.428571 | 4.416327 | 0.967347 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``RFS Reform Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The table of contents of this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
TITLE I--RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD AMENDMENTS
Sec. 101. Amendments to the Clean Air Act.
Sec. 102. Cellulosic biofuel requirement based on actual production.
Sec. 103. Reduction in applicable volume of renewable fuel
corresponding to certain reductions in
applicable volume of biomass-based diesel.
Sec. 104. Applicability and regulations.
TITLE II--GASOLINE CONTAINING GREATER THAN 10-VOLUME-PERCENT ETHANOL
Sec. 201. Prohibition of gasoline blends with greater than 10-volume-
percent ethanol.
Sec. 202. Prohibition of waivers.
Sec. 203. Misfueling rule.
TITLE I--RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD AMENDMENTS
SEC. 101. AMENDMENTS TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT.
(a) Revised Definition of Renewable Fuel.--
(1) In general.--Section 211(o)(1)(J) of the Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(J)) is amended to read as follows:
``(J) Renewable fuel.--The term `renewable fuel'
means fuel that--
``(i) is produced from renewable biomass;
``(ii) is used to replace or reduce the
quantity of fossil fuel present in a
transportation fuel; and
``(iii) beginning on January 1, 2014, is
advanced biofuel.''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 211(o)(1)(B)(i) of the
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(B)(i)) is amended by
striking ``renewable fuel'' and inserting ``fuel described in
clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (J)''.
(b) Applicable Volumes.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air
Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended--
(1) in the table in subclause (I)--
(A) by striking ``18.15'' and inserting ``3.75'';
(B) by striking ``20.5'' and inserting ``5.5'';
(C) by striking ``22.25'' and inserting ``7.25'';
(D) by striking ``24.0'' and inserting ``9.0'';
(E) by striking ``26.0'' and inserting ``11.0'';
(F) by striking ``28.0'' and inserting ``13.0'';
(G) by striking ``30.0'' and inserting ``15.0'';
(H) by striking ``33.0'' and inserting ``18.0'';
and
(I) by striking ``36.0'' and inserting ``21.0'';
(2) in subclause (II)--
(A) in the matter preceding the table, by striking
``2022'' and inserting ``2013''; and
(B) in the table, by striking the items relating to
calendars years 2014 through 2022;
(3) in subclause (III), by striking ``of the volume of
advanced biofuel required under subclause (II)'' and inserting
``of the volume of advanced biofuel required for calendar years
2010 through 2013 under subclause (II), as in effect on the day
before the date of enactment of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Amendments Act, and of the volume of renewable fuel required
for calendar years 2014 through 2022 under the subclause (I)'';
and
(4) in subclause (IV), by inserting ``, as in effect on the
day before the date of enactment of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Amendments Act'' after ``of the volume of advanced biofuel
required under subclause (II)''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Other calendar years.--Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended--
(A) in clause (ii)(III), by striking ``advanced
biofuels in each category (cellulosic biofuel and
biomass-based diesel)'' and inserting ``cellulosic
biofuel and biomass-based diesel'';
(B) by striking clause (iii); and
(C) by redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as
clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively.
(2) Applicable percent reduction level.--Section 211(o)(4)
of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(4)) is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``20, 50, or
60 percent reduction levels'' and inserting
``applicable percent reduction level''; and
(B) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ``(if
applicable)'' after ``(2)(A)(i)''.
(3) Waivers.--Section 211(o)(7) of the Clean Air Act (42
U.S.C. 7545(o)(7)) is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (D)(i), by inserting ``, if
such year is before 2014,'' before ``advanced
biofuels''; and
(B) in subparagraph (E)(ii), by inserting ``, if
such year is before 2014,'' before ``advanced
biofuels''.
SEC. 102. CELLULOSIC BIOFUEL REQUIREMENT BASED ON ACTUAL PRODUCTION.
(a) Provision of Estimate of Volumes of Cellulosic Biofuel.--
Section 211(o)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(3)(A)) is
amended--
(1) by inserting ``(i)'' before ``Not later than''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new clause:
``(ii)(I) In determining any estimate under clause
(i), with respect to the following calendar year, of
the projected volume of cellulosic biofuel production
(as described in paragraph (7)(D)(i)), the
Administrator of the Energy Information Administration
shall--
``(aa) for each cellulosic biofuel
production facility that is producing
(and continues to produce) cellulosic
biofuel during the period of January 1
through October 31 of the calendar year
in which the estimate is made (in this
clause referred to as the `current
calendar year')--
``(AA) determine the
average monthly volume of
cellulosic biofuel produced by
such facility, based on the
actual volume produced by such
facility during such period;
and
``(BB) based on such
average monthly volume of
production, determine the
estimated annualized volume of
cellulosic biofuel production
for such facility for the
current calendar year; and
``(bb) for each cellulosic biofuel
production facility that begins initial
production of (and continues to
produce) cellulosic biofuel after
January 1 of the current calendar
year--
``(AA) determine the
average monthly volume of
cellulosic biofuel produced by
such facility, based on the
actual volume produced by such
facility during the period
beginning on the date of
initial production of
cellulosic biofuel by the
facility and ending on October
31 of the current calendar
year; and
``(BB) based on such
average monthly volume of
production, determine the
estimated annualized volume of
cellulosic biofuel production
for such facility for the
current calendar year.
``(II) An estimate under clause (i) with
respect to the following calendar year of the
projected volume of cellulosic biofuel
production (as described in paragraph
(7)(D)(i)), shall be equal to the total of the
estimated annual volumes of cellulosic biofuel
production for all cellulosic biofuel
production facilities described in subclause
(I) for the current calendar year.''.
(b) Reduction in Applicable Volume.--Section 211(o)(7)(D)(i) of the
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(7)(D)(i)), as amended by section
101(c)(3)(A), is further amended by--
(1) striking ``based on the'' and inserting ``using the
exact'';
(2) striking ``may also reduce'' and inserting ``shall also
reduce''; and
(3) striking ``by the same or a lesser volume'' and
inserting ``by the same volume''.
SEC. 103. REDUCTION IN APPLICABLE VOLUME OF RENEWABLE FUEL
CORRESPONDING TO CERTAIN REDUCTIONS IN APPLICABLE VOLUME
OF BIOMASS-BASED DIESEL.
Section 211(o)(7)(E)(ii) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
7545(o)(7)(E)(ii)) is amended by striking ``may also reduce'' and
inserting ``shall reduce''.
SEC. 104. APPLICABILITY AND REGULATIONS.
The amendments made by this title to section 211(o) of the Clean
Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)) shall apply only with respect to calendar
years 2014 and after, except that the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency shall promulgate regulations to carry
out such amendments not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, and take any steps necessary to ensure such amendments may
be carried out for calendar years 2014 and after.
TITLE II--GASOLINE CONTAINING GREATER THAN 10-VOLUME-PERCENT ETHANOL
SEC. 201. PROHIBITION OF GASOLINE BLENDS WITH GREATER THAN 10-VOLUME-
PERCENT ETHANOL.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency may not, including by granting a
waiver under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
7545(f)(4)), authorize or otherwise allow the introduction into
commerce of gasoline containing greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol.
SEC. 202. PROHIBITION OF WAIVERS.
(a) In General.--Any waiver granted under section 211(f)(4) of the
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(f)(4)) before the date of enactment of
this Act that allows the introduction into commerce of gasoline
containing greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol for use in motor
vehicles shall have no force or effect.
(b) Certain Waivers.--The waivers described in subsection (a)
include the following:
(1) The waiver entitled, ``Partial Grant and Partial Denial
of Clean Air Act Waiver Application Submitted by Growth Energy
To Increase the Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15
Percent; Decision of the Administrator'', 75 Fed. Reg. 68094
(November 4, 2010).
(2) The waiver entitled, ``Partial Grant of Clean Air Act
Waiver Application Submitted by Growth Energy To Increase the
Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15 Percent; Decision
of the Administrator'', 76 Fed. Reg. 4662 (January 26, 2011).
SEC. 203. MISFUELING RULE.
The portions of the rule entitled, ``Regulation to Mitigate the
Misfueling of Vehicles and Engines with Gasoline Containing Greater
Than Ten Volume Percent Ethanol and Modifications to the Reformulated
and Conventional Gasoline Programs'', 76 Fed. Reg. 44406 (July 25,
2011) to mitigate misfueling shall have no force and effect 60 days
after the date of enactment of this Act. | RFS Reform Act of 2013 - Amends the Clean Air Act to revise the renewable fuel program. Requires "renewable fuel," beginning on January 1, 2014, to be advanced biofuel. Revises the renewable fuel standards by: (1) decreasing the volume of renewable fuel that is required to be contained in gasoline sold or introduced into commerce in the United States in 2014 through 2022; and (2) eliminating the separate advanced biofuel volume requirements for those years. Requires the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, in estimating the projected volume of cellulosic biofuel production in the next year, to determine for each cellulosic biofuel production facility: (1) the average monthly volume of biofuel produced by such facility based on the actual volume produced through October 31 of the current year, and (2) the estimated annualized volume of biofuel production for such facility for the current year. Requires the estimate of cellulosic biofuel projected to be sold or introduced into commerce in the following year to equal the total of the estimated annual volumes of cellulosic biofuel production for all such facilities. Requires (currently, authorizes) the Administrator, in any year in which the Administrator reduces the applicable volume of cellulosic biofuel required in gasoline, to also reduce the applicable volume of renewable fuel and advanced biofuels required by the same (currently, by the same or a lesser) volume. Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from allowing the introduction into commerce of gasoline containing greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol. Nullifies waivers from requirements for new fuels and fuel additives that were granted before this Act's enactment and that allow the introduction of such gasoline for use in motor vehicles. Nullifies portions of the rule entitled, "Regulation to Mitigate the Misfueling of Vehicles and Engines with Gasoline Containing Greater Than Ten Volume Percent Ethanol and Modifications to the Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline Programs." | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "RFS Reform Act of 2013"} | 2,860 | 454 | 0.609518 | 1.808461 | 0.678779 | 3.182584 | 6.176966 | 0.879213 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Tuberculosis Prevention and Control
Amendments of 1993''.
SEC. 2. PROGRAMS OF CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL.
(a) Provision of Services for Prevention, Control, and
Elimination.--
(1) In general.--Section 317(j)(2) of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b(j)(2)) is amended in the first
sentence--
(A) by striking ``and'' after ``1991,'';
(B) by striking ``through 1995'' and inserting
``and 1992''; and
(C) by inserting before the period the following:
``, $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as
may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995
through 1998''.
(2) Emergency grants.--
(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), in addition to the
authorization of appropriations established in section
317(j)(2) of the Public Health Service Act for grants
for the prevention, control, and elimination of
tuberculosis, there are authorized to be appropriated
for such grants $85,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal
years 1995 through 1998.
(B) Grants made pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall
be made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The Secretary may make such a
grant only if the geographic area in which activities
under the grant are to be carried out has, relative to
other areas, a substantial incidence of cases of
tuberculosis or a substantial rate of increase in such
cases.
(3) Bulk purchases.--
(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), in addition to the
authorization of appropriations established in section
317(j)(2) of the Public Health Service Act for grants
for the prevention, control, and elimination of
tuberculosis, there are authorized to be appropriated
for such grants $80,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal
years 1995 through 1998.
(B) Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A)
shall be administered by the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, acting through the Director of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For
purposes of the program of grants referred to in such
subparagraph, such amounts are available for making
bulk purchases of medications and other supplies with
respect to tuberculosis.
(4) Other purposes.--Section 317(j)(2) of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b(j)(2)) is amended by inserting
after the first sentence the following sentence: ``The purposes
for which such grants under subsection (a) for such programs
may be expended include services with respect to
incarceration.''.
(b) Research, Demonstration Projects, Education, and Training.--
Section 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
247b(k)(2)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (D) as
clauses (i) through (iv), respectively;
(2) by inserting ``(A)'' after the paragraph designation;
and
(3) by adding at the end the following subparagraph:
``(B) For the purpose of carrying out subparagraph (A), there are
authorized to be appropriated $80,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through
1998. The authorization of appropriations established in the preceding
sentence is in addition to the authorization of appropriations
established in subsection (j)(2) for carrying out this paragraph.''.
(c) Training Centers Regarding Health Professionals.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services
(in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting
through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, may make grants to public and nonprofit private
entities for the establishment and operation of not more than 5
centers to train health professionals with respect to the
prevention and control of tuberculosis, including training in
identifying multi-drug resistant forms of such disease.
(2) Screenings; other health services.--The purposes for
which the Secretary may authorize an entity to expend a grant
under paragraph (1) include screening individuals for
tuberculosis, providing treatment for such disease, and
referring individuals for services.
(3) Facilities and equipment.--The purposes for which the
Secretary may authorize an entity to expend a grant under
paragraph (1) include providing for facilities and equipment
for the center under such paragraph.
(4) Quality of laboratories.--The Secretary may make a
grant under paragraph (1) only if the entity involved provides
assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the laboratories
of the center under such paragraph will have the facilities and
equipment to provide sophisticated training to health
professionals with respect to tuberculosis.
(5) Application for grant.--The Secretary may make a grant
under paragraph (1) only if an application for the grant is
submitted to the Secretary and the application is in such form,
is made in such manner, and contains such agreements,
assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be
necessary to carry out this subsection.
(6) Amount and duration of grant.--
(A) The Secretary may not make a grant under
paragraph (1) for a fiscal year in an amount exceeding
$5,000,000.
(B) The period during which payments are made to an
entity from a grant under paragraph (1) may not exceed
3 years. The provision of such payments shall be
subject to annual approval by the Secretary of the
payments and subject to the availability of
appropriations for the fiscal year involved to make the
payments.
(7) Evaluations; dissemination of information.--The
Secretary shall, directly or through contracts with public or
private entities, provide for evaluations of centers operated
pursuant to paragraph (1) and for the dissemination of
information developed as a result of the centers.
(8) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of
carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be
appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as
may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through
1998.
SEC. 3. RESEARCH THROUGH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS
DISEASES.
(a) Certain Duties.--
(1) In general.--Subpart 6 of part C of title IV of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285f) is amended by
inserting after section 446 the following section:
``research and research training regarding tuberculosis
``Sec. 447. In carrying out section 446, the Director of the
Institute shall conduct or support research and research training
regarding the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control,
and treatment of tuberculosis.''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 446 of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285f) is amended by inserting after
``Diseases'' the following: ``(hereafter in this subpart
referred to as the `Institute')''.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 408(a) of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284c(a)) is amended by adding at the end
the following new paragraph:
``(3) For the purpose of carrying out section 447 (relating
to research on tuberculosis through the National Institute on
Allergy and Infectious Diseases), there are authorized to be
appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as
may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through
1998. The authorization of appropriations established in the
preceding sentence may not be construed as terminating the
availability for such purpose of any other authorization of
appropriations.''.
SEC. 4. CONSTRUCTION OR MODERNIZATION OF HEALTH FACILITIES.
Section 1610 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300r) is
amended by adding at the end the following subsection:
``(c)(1) With respect to services for the prevention, control, and
elimination of tuberculosis, the Secretary may make grants to public
and nonprofit private entities for projects for (A) construction or
modernization of outpatient medical facilities which are located apart
from hospitals and which will provide such services for medically
underserved populations, (B) conversion of existing facilities into
outpatient medical facilities or facilities for long-term care to
provide such services for such populations, (C) renovation of inpatient
facilities, (D) construction or renovation of facilities to provide
such services with respect to incarceration.
``(2) The amount of any grant under paragraph (1) may not exceed 80
percent of the cost of the project for which the grant is made unless
the project is located in an area determined by the Secretary to be an
urban or rural poverty area, in which case the grant may cover up to
100 percent of such costs.
``(3) There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under
paragraph (1) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, $250,000,000 for
fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the
fiscal years 1995 through 1998.''.
SEC. 5. OPTIONAL MEDICAID COVERAGE OF TB-RELATED SERVICES FOR CERTAIN
TB-INFECTED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Coverage as Optional, Categorically Needy Group.--Section
1902(a)(10)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (X),
(2) by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (XI), and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subclause:
``(XII) who are described in
subsection (z)(1) (relating to certain
TB-infected individuals);''.
(b) Group and Benefit Described.--Section 1902 of such Act is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(z)(1) Individuals described in this paragraph are individuals
not described in subsection (a)(10)(A)(i)--
``(A) who have tested positively to be infected with
tuberculosis;
``(B) whose income (as determined under the State plan
under this title with respect to disabled individuals) does not
exceed the maximum amount of income a disabled individual
described in subsection (a)(10)(A)(i) may have and obtain
medical assistance under the plan; and
``(C) whose resources (as determined under the State plan
under this title with respect to disabled individuals) do not
exceed the maximum amount of resources a disabled individual
described in subsection (a)(10)(A)(i) may have and obtain
medical assistance under the plan.
``(2) For purposes of subsection (a)(10), the term `TB-related
services' means each of the following services--
``(A) prescribed drugs,
``(B) physicians' services and services described in
section 1905(a)(2),
``(C) laboratory and X-ray services,
``(D) clinic services and Federally-qualified health center
services, and
``(E) case management services (as defined in section
1915(g)(2)),
relating to treatment of infection with tuberculosis.''.
(c) Limitation on Benefits.--Section 1902(a)(10) of such Act is
amended, in the matter following subparagraph (F)--
(1) by striking ``; and (XI)'' and inserting ``, (XI)'',
(2) by striking ``, and (XI)'' and inserting ``, (XII)'',
and
(3) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the
following: ``, and (XIII) the medical assistance made available
to an individual described in subsection (z)(1) who is eligible
for medical assistance only because of subparagraph
(A)(ii)(XII) shall be limited to medical assistance for TB-
related services (described in subsection (z)(2))''.
(d) Conforming Expansion of Case Management Services Option.--
Section 1915(g)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(g)(1)) is amended by
inserting ``or to individuals described in section 1902(z)(1)(A)''
after ``or with either,''.
(e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1905(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1396d(a)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (ix),
(2) by adding ``or'' at the end of clause (x), and
(3) by inserting after clause (x) the following new clause:
``(xi) individuals described in section 1902(z)(1),''.
(f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to medical assistance furnished on or after January 1, 1994,
without regard to whether or not final regulations to carry out such
amendments have been promulgated by such date. | Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for grants for the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis.
Requires the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research and research training regarding tuberculosis. Authorizes appropriations.
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to mandate provision to eligible persons with tuberculosis of certain drugs and services under Medicaid. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Amendments of 1993"} | 3,022 | 129 | 0.530449 | 1.294993 | 0.598795 | 3.651163 | 30.395349 | 0.906977 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Creating Options for Veterans
Expedited Recovery Act'' or the ``COVER Act''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES.
(a) Establishment.--There is established the Veterans Expedited
Recovery Commission (in this Act referred to as the ``Commission'').
(b) Duties.--The Commission shall perform the following duties:
(1) Examine the efficacy of the evidence-based therapy
model used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for treating
mental health illnesses of veterans and identify areas to
improve wellness-based outcomes.
(2) Conduct a patient-centered survey within each of the
Veterans Integrated Service Networks to examine--
(A) the experience of veterans with the Department
of Veterans Affairs when seeking medical assistance for
mental health issues through the health care system of
the Department;
(B) the experience of veterans with non-Department
medical facilities and health professionals for
treating mental health issues;
(C) the preferences of veterans regarding available
treatments for mental health issues and which methods
the veterans believe to be most effective;
(D) the experience, if any, of veterans with
respect to the complementary alternative treatment
therapies described in subparagraphs (A) through (I) in
paragraph (3);
(E) the prevalence of prescribing prescription
medication among veterans seeking treatment through the
health care system of the Department as remedies for
addressing mental health issues; and
(F) the outreach efforts of the Secretary regarding
the availability of benefits and treatments for
veterans for addressing mental health issues, including
by identifying ways to reduce barriers to and gaps in
such benefits and treatments.
(3) Examine available research on complementary alternative
treatment therapies for mental health issues and identify what
benefits could be made with the inclusion of such treatments
for veterans, including with respect to--
(A) music therapy;
(B) equine therapy;
(C) training and caring for service dogs;
(D) yoga therapy;
(E) acupuncture therapy;
(F) meditation therapy;
(G) outdoor sports therapy;
(H) hyperbaric oxygen therapy;
(I) accelerated resolution therapy; and
(J) other therapies the Commission determines
appropriate.
(4) Study the potential increase in the approval by the
Secretary of claims for compensation relating to mental health
issues for veterans who served Operation Enduring Freedom,
Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.
SEC. 3. MEMBERSHIP.
(a) Number and Appointment.--
(1) In general.--The Commission shall be composed of 10
members, appointed as follows:
(A) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, at least one of whom shall be
a veteran.
(B) Two members appointed by the Minority Leader of
the House of Representatives, at least one of whom
shall be a veteran.
(C) Two members appointed by the Majority Leader of
the Senate, at least one of whom shall be a veteran.
(D) Two members appointed by the Minority Leader of
the Senate, at least one of whom shall be a veteran.
(E) Two members appointed by the President, at
least one of whom shall be a veteran.
(2) Qualifications.--Members of the Commission shall be--
(A) individuals who are of recognized standing and
distinction within the medical community with a
background in treating mental health; and
(B) individuals with experience working with the
military and veteran population.
(b) Chairman.--The President shall designate a member of the
Commission to be the chairman.
(c) Period of Appointment.--Members of the Commission shall be
appointed for the life of the Commission.
(d) Vacancy.--A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the
manner in which the original appointment was made.
(e) Appointment Deadline.--The appointment of members of the
Commission in this section shall be made not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 4. POWERS OF COMMISSION.
(a) Meeting.--
(1) Initial meeting.--The Commission shall hold its first
meeting not later than 30 days after a majority of members are
appointed to the Commission.
(2) Meeting.--The Commission shall regularly meet at the
call of the Chairman. Such meetings may be carried out through
the use of telephonic or other appropriate telecommunication
technology if the Commission determines that such technology
will allow the members to communicate simultaneously.
(b) Hearing.--The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at
such times and places, take such testimony, and receive evidence as the
Commission considers advisable to carry out the responsibilities of the
Commission.
(c) Information From Federal Agencies.--The Commission may secure
directly from any department or agency of the Federal Government such
information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out the
duties of the Commission.
(d) Information From Nongovernmental Organizations.--In carrying
out section 2(b), the Commission may seek guidance through consultation
with foundations, veterans service organizations, nonprofit groups,
faith-based organizations, private and public institutions of higher
education, and other organizations as the Commission determines
appropriate.
(e) Commission Records.--The Commission shall keep an accurate and
complete record of the actions and meetings of the Commission. Such
record shall be made available for public inspection and the
Comptroller General of the United States may audit and examine such
record.
(f) Personnel Matters.--Upon request of the chairman of the
Commission, the head of any department or agency of the Federal
Government may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any personnel of that
department or agency to assist the Commission in carrying out the
duties of the Commission.
(g) Compensation of Members; Travel Expenses.--Each member shall
serve without pay, except that each member shall receive travel
expenses to perform the duties of the Commission under section 2(b) of
this Act, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates
authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States
Code.
(h) Staff.--The 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, without regard to the provision 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 a level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of
title 5, United States Code.
(i) Personnel as Federal Employees.--
(1) In general.--The executive director and any personnel
of the Commission are employees under section 2105 of title 5,
United States Code, for purpose of chapters 63, 81, 83, 84, 85,
87, 89, and 90 of such title.
(2) Members of the commission.--Paragraph (1) shall not be
construed to apply to members of the Commission.
(j) Contracting.--The Commission may, to such extent and in such
amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts, enter into contracts to
enable the Commission to discharge the duties of the Commission under
this Act.
(k) Expert and Consultant Service.--The Commission may procure the
services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of
title 5, United States Code, at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid
to a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule
under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code.
(l) Postal Service.--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.
(m) Physical Facilities and Equipment.--Upon the request of the
Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the
Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support
services necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities
under this Act. These administrative services may include human
resource management, budget, leasing, accounting, and payroll services.
SEC. 5. REPORT.
(a) Interim Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on
which the Commission first meets, and each 30-day period
thereafter ending on the date on which the Commission submits
the final report under subsection (b), the Commission shall
submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives and the Senate and the President a report
detailing the level of cooperation the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs (and the heads of other departments or agencies of the
Federal Government) has provided to the Commission.
(2) Other reports.--In carrying out the duties pursuant to
section 2(b), at times that the Commission determines
appropriate, the Commission shall submit to the Committees on
Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the
Senate and any other appropriate entities an interim report
with respect to the findings identified by the Commission.
(b) Final Report.--Not later than 18 months after the first meeting
of the Commission, the Commission shall submit to the Committees on
Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the
President, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a final report on the
findings of the Commission. Such report shall include the following:
(1) Recommendations to implement in a feasible, timely, and
cost-effective manner the solutions and remedies identified
within the findings of the Commission pursuant to section 2(b).
(2) An analysis of the evidence-based therapy model used by
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for treating veterans with
mental health care issues, and an examination of the prevalence
and efficacy of prescription drugs as a means for treatment.
(3) The findings of the patient-centered survey conducted
within each of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks
pursuant to section 2(b)(2).
(4) An examination of complementary alternative treatments
described in section 2(b)(3) and the potential benefits of
incorporating such treatments in the therapy model used by the
Secretary for treating veterans with mental health issues.
(c) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the
Commission submits the final report under subsection (b), the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs
of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the
following:
(1) An action plan for implementing the recommendations
established by the Commission on such solutions and remedies
for improving wellness-based outcomes for veterans with mental
health care issues.
(2) A feasible timeframe on when complementary alternative
treatments described in section 2(b)(3) can be implemented
Department-wide.
(3) If the Secretary determines that implementing the
recommendations established by the Commission, including with
respect to such complementary alternative treatments, is not
appropriate or feasible, a justification for such determination
and an alternative solution to improve the efficacy of the
therapy model used by the Secretary for treating veterans with
mental health issues.
SEC. 6. TERMINATION OF COMMISSION.
The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the Commission submits
the final report under section 5(b). | Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recovery Act or the COVER Act - Establishes the Veterans Expedited Recovery Commission to: examine the efficacy of the evidence-based therapy model used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for treating mental health illnesses of veterans and identify areas to improve wellness-based outcomes; conduct a patient-centered survey within each of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks to examine the experience of veterans with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when seeking medical assistance for mental health issues through the VA health care system, their experience with non-VA facilities and health professionals for such issues, their preferences regarding available treatments for such issues and which methods they believe to be most effective, their experience with complementary alternative treatment therapies, the prevalence of prescribing prescription medication among veterans seeking treatment through the VA health care system to address mental health issues, and the Secretary's outreach efforts regarding the availability of benefits and treatments for such issues; examine available research on complementary alternative treatment therapies for mental health issues (including music, yoga, and meditation therapy) and identify what benefits could be made with the inclusion of such treatments for veterans; and study the potential increase in the approval by the Secretary of claims for compensation relating to mental health issues for veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. Directs the Secretary, upon a report by the Commission, to submit: (1) an action plan for implementing recommendations and a time frame for implementing complementary alternative treatments, or (2) a justification for not doing so and an alternative solution to improve the efficacy of the therapy model. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "COVER Act"} | 2,419 | 340 | 0.770556 | 2.438307 | 1.023717 | 4.996815 | 7.359873 | 0.933121 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Smart Energy and Water Efficiency
Act of 2015''.
SEC. 2. SMART ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PILOT PROGRAM.
Subtitle A of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.
16191 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 918. SMART ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PILOT PROGRAM.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means--
``(A) a utility;
``(B) a municipality;
``(C) a water district; and
``(D) any other authority that provides water,
wastewater, or water reuse services.
``(2) Smart energy and water efficiency pilot program.--The
term `smart energy and water efficiency pilot program' or
`pilot program' means the pilot program established under
subsection (b).
``(b) Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Pilot Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish and carry
out a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program in
accordance with this section.
``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of the smart energy and water
efficiency pilot program is to award grants to eligible
entities to demonstrate novel and innovative technology-based
solutions that will--
``(A) increase the energy efficiency of water,
wastewater, and water reuse systems;
``(B) improve energy efficiency of water,
wastewater, and water reuse systems to help communities
across the United States make significant progress in
conserving water, saving energy, and reducing costs;
and
``(C) support the implementation of innovative
processes and the installation of advanced automated
systems that provide real-time data on energy and
water.
``(3) Project selection.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall make
competitive, merit-reviewed grants under the pilot
program to not less than 3, but not more than 5,
eligible entities.
``(B) Selection criteria.--In selecting an eligible
entity to receive a grant under the pilot program, the
Secretary shall consider--
``(i) energy and cost savings;
``(ii) the novelty of the technology to be
used;
``(iii) the degree to which the project
integrates next-generation sensors, software,
analytics, and management tools;
``(iv) the anticipated cost-effectiveness
of the pilot project in terms of energy
efficiency savings, water savings or reuse, and
infrastructure costs averted;
``(v) whether the technology can be
deployed in a variety of geographic regions and
the degree to which the technology can be
implemented on a smaller or larger scale; and
``(vi) whether the project will be
completed in 5 years or less.
``(C) Applications.--
``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii),
an eligible entity seeking a grant under the
pilot program shall submit to the Secretary an
application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary
determines to be necessary.
``(ii) Contents.--An application under
clause (i) shall, at a minimum, include--
``(I) a description of the project;
``(II) a description of the
technology to be used in the project;
``(III) the anticipated results,
including energy and water savings, of
the project;
``(IV) a comprehensive budget for
the project;
``(V) the names of the project lead
organization and any partners;
``(VI) the number of users to be
served by the project; and
``(VII) any other information that
the Secretary determines to be
necessary to complete the review and
selection of a grant recipient.
``(4) Administration.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 300 days after
the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary
shall select grant recipients under this section.
``(B) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall annually
carry out an evaluation of each project for which a
grant is provided under this section that--
``(i) evaluates the progress and impact of
the project; and
``(ii) assesses the degree to which the
project is meeting the goals of the pilot
program.
``(C) Technical and policy assistance.--On the
request of a grant recipient, the Secretary shall
provide technical and policy assistance.
``(D) Best practices.--The Secretary shall make
available to the public--
``(i) a copy of each evaluation carried out
under subparagraph (B); and
``(ii) a description of any best practices
identified by the Secretary as a result of
those evaluations.
``(E) Report to congress.--The Secretary shall
submit to Congress a report containing the results of
each evaluation carried out under subparagraph (B).
``(c) Funding.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall use not less than
$7,500,000 of amounts made available to the Secretary to carry
out this section.
``(2) Prioritization.--In funding activities under this
section, the Secretary shall prioritize funding in the
following manner:
``(A) Any unobligated amounts made available to the
Secretary to carry out the activities of the Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office.
``(B) Any unobligated amounts (other than those
described in subparagraph (A)) made available to the
Secretary.''. | Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015 This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program to award grants to utilities, municipalities, water districts, and other water authorities for demonstrating novel and innovative technology-based solutions that will: increase the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; improve those systems to help communities make significant progress in conserving water, saving energy, and reducing costs; and support the implementation of innovative processes and the installation of advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water. DOE must annually evaluate each grant project and make best practices identified in the evaluations available to the public. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015"} | 1,252 | 153 | 0.685765 | 1.82252 | 0.649288 | 4.543624 | 7.899329 | 0.879195 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act''.
SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TO THE BUREAU OF LAND
MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land
described in subsection (b) is transferred from the Secretary of
Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is the land within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in
California, Mount Diablo Meridian, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Shasta-Trinity Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer:
Transfer from Forest Service to BLM, Map 1'' and dated November 23,
2009.
(c) Management and Status of Transferred Land.--The Federal land
described in subsection (b) shall be administered in accordance with--
(1) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(2) any other applicable law (including regulations).
SEC. 3. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TO THE FOREST SERVICE.
(a) In General.--Administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land
described in subsection (b) is transferred from the Secretary of the
Interior to the Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is the land administered by the Director of the Bureau
of Land Management in the Mount Diablo Meridian, California, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Shasta-Trinity Administrative
Jurisdiction Transfer: Transfer from BLM to Forest Service, Map 2'' and
dated November 23, 2009.
(c) Management and Status of Transferred Land.--
(1) In general.--The Federal land described in subsection (b)
shall be--
(A) withdrawn from the public domain;
(B) reserved for administration as part of the Shasta-
Trinity National Forest; and
(C) managed in accordance with the laws (including the
regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest
System.
(2) Wilderness administration.--The land transferred to the
Secretary of Agriculture under subsection (a) that is within the
Trinity Alps Wilderness shall--
(A) not affect the wilderness status of the transferred
land; and
(B) be administered in accordance with--
(i) this section;
(ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(iii) the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 98-425).
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a) Corrections.--
(1) Minor adjustments.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior may, by mutual agreement, make minor
corrections and adjustments to the transfers under this Act to
facilitate land management, including corrections and adjustments
to any applicable surveys.
(2) Publications.--Any corrections or adjustments made under
subsection (a) shall be effective on the date of publication of a
notice of the corrections or adjustments in the Federal Register.
(b) Hazardous Substances.--
(1) Notice.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of
the Interior shall, with respect to the land described in sections
2(b) and 3(b), respectively--
(A) identify any known sites containing hazardous
substances; and
(B) provide to the head of the Federal agency to which the
land is being transferred notice of any sites identified under
subparagraph (A).
(2) Cleanup obligations.--To the same extent as on the day
before the date of enactment of this Act, with respect to any
Federal liability--
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture shall remain responsible
for any cleanup of hazardous substances on the Federal land
described in section 2(b); and
(B) the Secretary of the Interior shall remain responsible
for any cleanup of hazardous substances on the Federal land
described in section 3(b).
(c) Effect on Existing Rights and Authorizations.--Nothing in this
Act affects--
(1) any valid existing rights; or
(2) the validity or term and conditions of any existing
withdrawal, right-of-way, easement, lease, license, or permit on
the land to which administrative jurisdiction is transferred under
this Act, except that beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the head of the agency to which administrative jurisdiction
over the land is transferred shall be responsible for administering
the interests or authorizations (including reissuing the interests
or authorizations in accordance with applicable law).
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate. | Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act - Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of specified federal land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior.
Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of specified federal land in California administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Agriculture. Withdraws such land from the public domain and reserves it for administration as part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Prohibits the land transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture that is in the Trinity Alps Wilderness from affecting the wilderness status of that land.
Requires the Secretaries, with respect to the transferred lands, to identify any known sites concerning hazardous substances and to provide notice of any such sites to the head of the federal agency to which the land is being transferred. States that the Secretaries shall remain responsible for any cleanup of hazardous substances on the federal land which was under their administrative jurisdiction.
Prohibits anything in this Act from affecting any valid existing right, withdrawal, right-of-way, easement, lease, license, or permit. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To interchange the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes."} | 1,046 | 250 | 0.644126 | 1.973604 | 0.894556 | 4.601852 | 4.324074 | 0.898148 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Advancing Agricultural Floodplain
Management Act of 2012''.
SEC. 2. TASK FORCE TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agricultural areas and rural communities.--The term
``agricultural areas and rural communities'' refers to areas
where substantially all of the land-use is agricultural along
with communities that are located in an area where a
substantial portion of the economy, currently is and
historically was, based on agricultural production.
(2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Agriculture.
(b) Establishment; Study.--The Administrator and the Secretary
shall jointly establish a task force that shall conduct a study to
analyze the challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural
communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for
purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program under the National
Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.).
(c) Membership.--The task force shall consist of 13 members,
including the Administrator and Secretary, or their designees. All
other members shall be appointed jointly by the Administrator and the
Secretary as follows:
(1) One individual who is a representative of a national
farm organization or a national agricultural commodities
organization.
(2) One individual who is a representative of the insurance
industry or the financial and banking industry.
(3) One individual who is a representative of a national
floodplain management organization or a national organization
of flood and stormwater management agencies.
(4) One individual who is a representative of agricultural
floodplain interests.
(5) Three local landowners or farmers (or both) or
representatives from local flood control associations in
impacted areas, including the Central Valley of California, the
Mississippi Valley, and the Missouri Valley.
(6) Two individuals who are elected officials of units of
general local governments who represent agricultural areas and
rural communities.
(7) Two individuals who have an interest or expertise in
the issues specified in subsection (b).
(d) Co-Chairs.--The Administrator and the Secretary, or their
designees, shall serve as co-chairs of the task force.
(e) Staff.--The Administrator and the Secretary may detail, on a
reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of such agencies to the task
force to assist the task force in carrying out its duties under this
section.
(f) Report.--Not later than one year after the appointment of the
members of task force, the task force shall submit to the Committee on
Financial Services and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of
the Senate a report regarding the study conducted pursuant to
subsection (b) that shall include any findings and conclusions of the
study and recommended changes to the National Flood Insurance Program
to strengthen the economic viability and vitality of agricultural areas
and rural communities. The report shall include an analysis and
recommendations regarding the following:
(1) Impacts of the building restrictions of the National
Flood Insurance Program on the repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, construction, or alteration of agricultural
production structures and repair, rehabilitation, construction,
or replacement of associated rural community properties
supporting the agricultural economy of the agricultural areas
and rural communities.
(2) Changes to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968,
regulations, or policy that might mitigate the impacts
identified under paragraph (1).
(3) The feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of the
establishment of a new National Flood Insurance Program flood
zone for agricultural areas and rural communities.
(4) Options for the National Flood Insurance Program to
offer lower cost insurance in agricultural areas and rural
communities due to lower losses associated with low-density
population and structures of the rural area.
(5) Financial implications to the National Flood Insurance
Program if lower cost flood insurance was offered by the
National Flood Insurance Program to agricultural areas and
rural communities.
(6) Premiums paid to and claims paid by the National Flood
Insurance Program in agricultural areas and rural communities
since the creation of the National Flood Insurance Program and
a comparison of these figures to those in urban areas.
(7) The potential impacts to economy and life safety from
the allowance of in-fill construction or building expansion in
agricultural areas and rural communities.
(g) Termination.--The task force shall terminate 120 days after the
date of the submission of the report under subsection (f). | Advancing Agricultural Floodplain Management Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to jointly establish a task force to analyze the challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as having special flood hazards for purposes of the national flood insurance program.
Terminates the task force 120 days after it submits its report to Congress as required by this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To provide for the establishment of a task force to conduct a study to analyze the challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program."} | 994 | 92 | 0.555323 | 1.35473 | 0.797192 | 3.825 | 12.0625 | 0.9 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Preparation Program
Act of 2004''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Education.
(2) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has
the meaning given the term in section 9101 of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
(3) Institution of higher education.--The term
``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the
term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(4) State educational agency.--The term ``State educational
agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 9101 of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
7801).
SEC. 3. HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION PROGRAM CURRICULUM.
(a) Program Authorized.--From amounts appropriated under section 6
for fiscal year 2005, the Secretary shall award, on a competitive
basis, a grant to a nonprofit organization to enable the nonprofit
organization to develop a curriculum-based higher education preparation
program curriculum for students in grades 8, 9, and 10 that--
(1) educates such students about the opportunities for and
the importance of higher education and prepares such students
for the process of applying to institutions of higher
education; and
(2) provides 1 class hour of higher education preparation
instruction each week for students in grades 8, 9, and 10.
(b) Application.--Each nonprofit organization desiring a grant
under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such
time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the
Secretary may reasonably require.
(c) Award Basis.--In awarding a grant under this section, the
Secretary shall take into consideration the ability of the nonprofit
organization to develop the higher education preparation program
curriculum described in subsection (a).
SEC. 4. HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
(a) Program Authorized.--
(1) In general.--From amounts appropriated under section 6,
the Secretary shall establish a demonstration project under
which the Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants
to State educational agencies to enable the State educational
agencies to provide higher education preparation programs,
using the higher education preparation program curriculum
designed under section 3, to students in grades 8, 9, and 10 in
middle schools and secondary schools served by the State
educational agencies.
(2) Number.--The Secretary shall award grants under
paragraph (1) to not more than 5 State educational agencies.
(3) Duration.--The Secretary shall award each grant under
paragraph (1) for a period of 5 years.
(b) Application.--Each State educational agency desiring a grant
under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such
time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the
Secretary may reasonably require.
(c) Authorized Activities.--A State educational agency receiving a
grant under this section--
(1) shall use grant funds to implement the higher education
preparation program curriculum developed under section 3 in
middle schools and secondary schools served by the State
educational agency; and
(2) may use grant funds, or any other funds including
private funds, to supplement the program described in paragraph
(1) with appropriate enrichments, such as guest speakers,
videos, or web-based services.
(d) Award Basis.--In awarding grants under this section, the
Secretary shall take into consideration the number of middle schools
and secondary schools served by the State educational agency that have
historically low rates of student application and admission to
institutions of higher education.
(e) Requirement.--In selecting students in grades 8, 9, and 10 to
participate in the higher education preparation program, a State
educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall give
priority to students in the middle schools and secondary schools served
by the State educational agency that have historically low rates of
student application and admission to institutions of higher education.
(f) State Educational Agency Reports.--A State educational agency
receiving a grant under this section shall--
(1) require that each middle school and secondary school
participating in the higher education preparation program
submit an annual report on the progress of the demonstration
project to the State educational agency; and
(2) submit an annual report on the progress of the
demonstration project to the Secretary.
SEC. 5. REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
(a) Annual Reports.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress an
annual report on the progress of the demonstration project described
under section 4.
(b) Final Report.--Not less than 90 days after the conclusion of
the demonstration project described under section 4, the Secretary
shall submit to Congress a final report on the results of the
demonstration project, together with recommendations for such
legislative or administrative action as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act
$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2010. | Higher Education Preparation Program Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award: (1) a competitive grant to a nonprofit organization to develop a curriculum-based higher education preparation program curriculum for students in grades eight, nine, and ten; and (2) competitive grants to up to five State educational agencies to use such curriculum in a demonstration project for providing higher education preparation programs to students in such grades in middle and secondary schools. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to provide education to students in grades 8, 9, and 10 about the importance of higher education."} | 1,090 | 92 | 0.669985 | 1.576851 | 1.111258 | 3.22093 | 12.023256 | 0.918605 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Amateur Sports Integrity Act''.
TITLE I--PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
This Title may be cited as the ``Athletic Performance-Enhancing
Drugs Research and Detection Act''.
SEC. 102. RESEARCH AND DETECTION PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.
(a) In General.--The Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology shall establish and administer a program under
this title to support research into the use of performance-enhancing
substances by athletes, and methods of detecting their use.
(b) Grants.--
(1) In general.--The program shall include grants of
financial assistance, awarded on a competitive basis, to
support the advancement and improvement of research into the
use of performance-enhancing substances by athletes, and
methods of detecting their use.
(2) Banned substances.--In carrying out the program the
Director shall consider research proposals involving
performance-enhancing substances banned from use by competitors
in events sanctioned by organizations, such as the
International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic
Committee, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the
National Football League, the National Basketball Association,
and Major League Baseball.
(3) Research concentration.--In carrying out the program,
the Director shall--
(A) fund research on the detection of naturally-
occurring steroids and other testosterone precursors
(e.g., androstendione), such as testosterone, and other
substances, such as human growth hormone and
erythropoietin for which no tests are available but for
which there is evidence of abuse or abuse potential;
(B) fund research that focuses on population
studies to ensure that tests are accurate for men,
women, all relevant age, and major ethnic groups; and
(C) not fund research on drugs of abuse, such as
cocaine, phencyclidine, marijuana, morphine/codeine,
and methamphetamine/amphetamine.
(c) Technical and Scientific Peer Review.--
(1) In general.--The Director shall establish appropriate
technical and scientific peer review procedures for evaluating
applications for grants under the program.
(2) Implementation.--The Director shall--
(A) ensure that grant applicants meet a set of
minimum criteria before receiving consideration for an
award under the program;
(B) give preference to laboratories with an
established record of athletic drug testing analysis;
and
(C) establish a minimum grant award of not less
than $500,000.
(3) Criteria.--The list of minimum criteria shall include
requirements that each applicant--
(A) demonstrate a record of publication and
research in the area of athletic drug testing;
(B) provide a plan detailing the direct
transference of the research findings to lab
applications in athletic drug testing; and
(C) certify that it is a not-for-profit research
program.
(4) Results.--The Director also shall establish appropriate
technical and scientific peer review procedures for evaluating
the results of research funded, in part or in whole by grants
provided under the program. Each review conducted under this
paragraph shall include a written report of findings and, if
appropriate, recommendations prepared by the reviewer. The
reviewer shall provide a copy of the report to the Director
within 30 days after the conclusion of the review.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology $4,000,000 per fiscal year to carry out this section for
fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.
SEC. 103. PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--The Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology shall develop a grant program to fund
educational substance abuse prevention and intervention programs
related to the use of performance-enhancing substances described in
section 102(b)(2) by high school and college student athletes. The
Director shall establish a set of minimum criteria for applicants to
receive consideration for an award under the program. The list of
minimum criteria shall include requirements that each applicant--
(1) propose an intervention and prevention program based on
methodologically sound evaluation with evidence of drug
prevention efficacy; and
(2) demonstrate a record of publication and research in the
area of athletic drug use prevention.
(b) Minimum Grant Award.--The Director shall establish a minimum
grant award of not less than $300,000 per recipient.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology $3,000,000 per fiscal year to carry out this section for
fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.
TITLE II--GAMBLING
SEC. 201. PROHIBITION ON GAMBLING ON COMPETITIVE GAMES INVOLVING HIGH
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ATHLETES AND THE OLYMPICS.
(a) In General.--The Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
(chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code) is amended by adding at
the end the following new subchapter:
``SUBCHAPTER III--MISCELLANEOUS
``Sec. 220541. Unlawful sports gambling: Olympics; high school and
college athletes
``(a) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for--
``(1) a governmental entity to sponsor, operate, advertise,
promote, license, or authorize by law or compact, or
``(2) a person to sponsor, operate, advertise, or promote,
pursuant to law or compact of a governmental entity,
a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme
based, directly or indirectly, on a competitive game or performance
described in subsection (b).
``(b) Covered Games and Performances.--A competitive game or
performance described in this subsection is the following:
``(1) One or more competitive games at the Summer or Winter
Olympics.
``(2) One or more competitive games in which high school or
college athletes participate.
``(3) One or more performances of high school or college
athletes in a competitive game.
``(c) Applicability.--The prohibition in subsection (a) applies to
activity described in that subsection without regard to whether the
activity would otherwise be permitted under subsection (a) or (b) of
section 3704 of title 28.
``(d) Injunctions.--A civil action to enjoin a violation of
subsection (a) may be commenced in an appropriate district court of the
United States by the Attorney General of the United States, a local
educational agency, college, or sports organization, including an
amateur sports organization or the corporation, whose competitive game
is alleged to be the basis of such violation.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `high school' has the meaning given the term
`secondary school' in section 14101 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801).
``(2) The term `college' has the meaning given the term
`institution of higher education' in section 101 of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801).
``(3) The term `local educational agency' has the meaning
given that term in section 14101 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801).''
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
that Act (chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SUBCHAPTER III--MISCELLANEOUS
``220541. Unlawful sports gambling: Olympics; high school and college
athletes.''. | Requires the Director to: (1) consider research proposals involving performance-enhancing substances banned from use by competitors in events sanctioned by organizations, such as the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball; (2) fund research on the detection of naturally occurring steroids; and (3) not fund research on drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
Sets forth provisions for: (1) grant applicant evaluations, preferences, criteria, and awards; and (2) evaluating results of funded research.
Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 103) Requires the Director to develop a grant program to fund educational substance abuse prevention and intervention programs related to the use of such banned performance-enhancing substances by high school and college student athletes. Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Gambling
- Amends the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to make it unlawful for a governmental entity to sponsor, operate, advertise, promote, license, or authorize by law or compact, or a person to sponsor, operate, advertise, or promote, a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme based on: (1) a competitive game at the Summer or Winter Olympics; (2) a competitive game in which high school or college athletes participate; or (3) a performance of high school or college athletes in a competitive game. Permits a civil action to enjoin a violation of this title. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Amateur Sports Integrity Act"} | 1,728 | 341 | 0.641533 | 2.026036 | 0.788884 | 5.539735 | 5.092715 | 0.937086 |
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.
Subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is
amended by striking the dollar amount contained therein and inserting
``$4,920,000,000,000''.
SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT TO FEDERAL TRUST FUNDS AND
OTHER FEDERAL ACCOUNTS.
(a) Protection of Federal Funds.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law--
(1) no officer or employee of the United States may--
(A) delay the deposit of any amount into (or delay
the credit of any amount to) any Federal fund or
otherwise vary from the normal terms, procedures, or
timing for making such deposits or credits, or
(B) refrain from the investment in public debt
obligations of amounts in any Federal fund,
if a purpose of such action or inaction is to not increase the
amount of outstanding public debt obligations, and
(2) no officer or employee of the United States may
disinvest amounts in any Federal fund which are invested in
public debt obligations if a purpose of the disinvestment is to
reduce the amount of outstanding public debt obligations.
(b) Protection of Benefits and Expenditures for Administrative
Expenses.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), during any
period for which cash benefits or administrative expenses would
not otherwise be payable from a covered benefits fund by reason
of an inability to issue further public debt obligations
because of the applicable public debt limit, public debt
obligations held by such covered benefits fund shall be sold or
redeemed only for the purpose of making payment of such
benefits or administrative expenses and only to the extent cash
assets of the covered benefits fund are not available from
month to month for making payment of such benefits or
administrative expenses.
(2) Issuance of corresponding debt.--For purposes of
undertaking the sale or redemption of public debt obligations
held by a covered benefits fund pursuant to paragraph (1), the
Secretary of the Treasury may issue corresponding public debt
obligations to the public, in order to obtain the cash
necessary for payment of benefits or administrative expenses
from such covered benefits fund, notwithstanding the public
debt limit.
(3) Advance notice of sale or redemption.--Not less than 3
days prior to the date on which, by reason of the public debt
limit, the Secretary of the Treasury expects to undertake a
sale or redemption authorized under paragraph (1), the
Secretary of the Treasury shall report to each House of the
Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States
regarding the expected sale or redemption. Upon receipt of such
report, the Comptroller General shall review the extent of
compliance with subsection (a) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of
this subsection and shall issue such findings and
recommendations to each House of the Congress as the
Comptroller General considers necessary and appropriate.
(c) Public Debt Obligation.--For purposes of this section, the term
``public debt obligation'' means any obligation subject to the public
debt limit established under section 3101 of title 31, United States
Code.
(d) Federal Fund.--For purposes of this section, the term ``Federal
fund'' means any Federal trust fund or Government account established
pursuant to Federal law to which the Secretary of the Treasury has
issued or is expressly authorized by law directly to issue obligations
under chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, in respect of public
money, money otherwise required to be deposited in the Treasury, or
amounts appropriated.
(e) Covered Benefits Fund.--For purposes of subsection (b), the
term ``covered benefits fund'' means any Federal fund from which cash
benefits are payable by law in the form of retirement benefits,
separation payments, life or disability insurance benefits, or
dependent's or survivor's benefits, including (but not limited to) the
following:
(1) the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund;
(2) the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund;
(3) the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund;
(4) the Government Securities Investment Fund;
(5) the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund;
(6) the Unemployment Trust Fund;
(7) each of the railroad retirement funds and accounts;
(8) the Department of Defense Education Benefits Fund and
the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Fund; and
(9) the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
(f) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) In general.--Subsections (j), (k), and (l) of section
8348 of title 5, United States Code, and subsections (g) and
(h) of section 8438 of such title are hereby repealed.
(2) Retention of authority to restore trust funds with
respect to actions taken before date of enactment.--
(A) In general.--The repeals made by paragraph (1)
shall not apply to the restoration requirements imposed
on the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Executive
Director referred to in section 8438(g)(5) of title 5,
United States Code) with respect to amounts
attributable to actions taken under subsection (j)(1)
or (k) of section 8348, or section 8438(g)(1), of such
title before the date of the enactment of this Act.
(B) Restoration requirements.--For purposes of
subparagraph (A), the term ``restoration requirements''
means the requirements imposed by--
(i) paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of
subsection (j), and subsection (l)(1), of
section 8348 of such title, and
(ii) paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) of
subsection (g), and subsection (h)(1), of
section 8438 of such title.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC DEBT OBLIGATIONS AFTER
DECEMBER 31, 2001.
No obligation subject to the limitation under section 3101(b) of
title 31, United States Code, may be issued to the public after
December 31, 2001. The preceding sentence shall not apply to any
obligation (or series of obligations) issued to refund an obligation
issued before January 1, 2002.
SEC. 4. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PRIORITIES IN MANAGING CASH POSITION OF
UNITED STATES.
Section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Whenever the United States Government is unable to borrow in
a timely manner sufficient funds to meet its needs because of the limit
set forth in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Treasury is
authorized to manage the cash position of the United States Government
pursuant to priorities established by the President for making
payments.''.
SEC. 5. PROHIBITION OF SALES OF ASSETS TO AVOID PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no officer or employee
of the United States may sell any property of the United States if the
primary purpose of such sale is to avoid the limitation set forth in
section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code (relating to public
debt limit). | Amends Federal law to increase the public debt limit to $4.92 trillion.
Prohibits any U.S. officer or employee from delaying a deposit or credit to, or refraining from investment in public debt obligations in, any Federal fund if the purpose is to reduce or not increase public debt. Allows, notwithstanding the public debt limit, the sale or redemption of public debt obligations held by a covered benefits fund in order to get the cash necessary for payment of benefits or administrative expenses.
Prohibits issuance, after December 31, 2001, of public debt obligations subject to limitation under specified provisions of Federal law. Declares that the prohibition does not apply to any obligations issued to refund an obligation issued before January 1, 2002.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, when the Government is unable to borrow sufficient funds because of the public debt limit, to manage the U.S. cash position under the priorities established by the President for making payments.
Prohibits any U.S. officer or employee from selling any U.S. property if the primary purpose of the sale is to avoid the public debt limit. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To increase the public debt limit, to protect the social security trust funds and other federal trust funds and accounts invested in public debt obligations, and for other purposes."} | 1,541 | 239 | 0.604329 | 1.815526 | 0.878514 | 3.144928 | 6.985507 | 0.884058 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Missing Mercury in Manufacturing
Monitoring and Mitigation Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) mercury and mercury compounds are highly toxic to
humans, ecosystems, and wildlife;
(2) as many as 10 percent of women in the United States of
childbearing age have mercury in their bloodstreams at a level
that could pose risks to their unborn babies, and as many as
630,000 children born annually in the United States are at risk
of neurological problems relating to mercury exposure in utero;
(3) the most significant source of mercury exposure to
people in the United States is ingestion of mercury-
contaminated fish;
(4) the Environmental Protection Agency reports that, as of
2004, as a result of mercury contamination--
(A) 44 States have fish advisories covering more
than 13,000,000 lake acres and more than 750,000 river
miles;
(B) in 21 States, the freshwater fish advisories
are statewide; and
(C) in 12 States, the coastal fish advisories are
statewide;
(5) the long-term solution to mercury pollution is to
minimize global mercury use and releases of mercury to
eventually achieve reduced contamination levels in the
environment, rather than reducing fish consumption, since
uncontaminated fish represents a critical and healthy source of
nutrition for people worldwide;
(6) an estimated additional 24,000 to 30,000 tons of
mercury are used at mercury cell chlor-alkali plants worldwide;
(7) mercury pollution is a transboundary pollutant that--
(A) is deposited locally, regionally, and globally;
and
(B) affects bodies of water near industrial areas,
such as the Great Lakes, as well as bodies of water in
remote areas, such as the Arctic Circle;
(8)(A) of the approximately 30 plants in the United States
that produce chlorine, only 8 use the obsolete ``mercury cell''
chlor-alkali process; and
(B) the 8 plants described in subparagraph (A) that use the
mercury cell chlor-alkali process release or lose a quantity of
mercury that rivals the mercury emissions of all coal-fired
power plants in the United States;
(9)(A) only about 10 percent of the total quantity of
chlorine and caustic soda produced comes from the chlor-alkali
plants described in paragraph (8) that use the mercury cell
chlor-alkali process; and
(B) cost-effective alternatives are available and in use in
the remaining 90 percent of chlorine and caustic soda
production, and other countries, including Japan, have already
banned the mercury cell chlor-alkali process;
(10) as of the date of enactment of this Act, the chlor-
alkali industry in the United States possesses approximately
2,500 tons of mercury at facilities using the mercury cell
process and historically has used substantially greater
quantities of mercury because many more facilities in the past
used the mercury cell process;
(11) the chlor-alkali industry acknowledges that--
(A) mercury can contaminate products manufactured
at mercury cell facilities; and
(B) the use of some of those products results in
the direct and indirect release of mercury;
(12) despite those quantities of mercury known to have been
used or to be in use, the chlor-alkali industry and the
Environmental Protection Agency have failed--
(A) to adequately account for the disposition of
the mercury used at those facilities; and
(B) to accurately estimate current mercury
emissions; and
(13) it is critically important that the United States work
aggressively toward the monitoring and mitigation of
domestically-used mercury.
SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY.
Congress declares that the United States should develop policies
and programs that will--
(1) reduce mercury use and emissions within the United
States;
(2) reduce mercury releases from the reservoir of mercury
currently in use or circulation within the United States; and
(3) reduce exposures to mercury, particularly exposures of
women of childbearing age and young children.
SEC. 4. USE OF MERCURY IN CHLORINE AND CAUSTIC SODA MANUFACTURING.
(a) In General.--Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15
U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 6 the
following:
``SEC. 6A. USE OF MERCURY IN CHLORINE AND CAUSTIC SODA MANUFACTURING.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Chlor-alkali facility.--The term `chlor-alkali
facility' means a facility used for the manufacture of chlorine
or caustic soda using a mercury cell process.
``(2) Hazardous waste; solid waste.--The terms `hazardous
waste' and `solid waste' have the meanings given those terms in
section 1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903).
``(b) Prohibition.--Effective beginning January 1, 2012, the
manufacture of chlorine or caustic soda using mercury cells is
prohibited in the United States.
``(c) Reporting.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2007, and
annually thereafter through April 1, 2012, the owner or
operator of each chlor-alkali facility shall submit to the
Administrator and the State in which the chlor-alkali facility
is located a report that identifies--
``(A) each type and quantity of mercury-containing
hazardous waste and nonhazardous solid waste generated
by the chlor-alkali facility during the preceding
calendar year;
``(B) the mercury content of the wastes;
``(C) the manner in which each waste was managed,
including the location of each offsite location to
which the waste was transported for subsequent handling
or management;
``(D) the volume of mercury released, intentionally
or unintentionally, into the air or water by the chlor-
alkali facility, including mercury released from
emissions or vaporization;
``(E) the volume of mercury estimated to have
accumulated in pipes and plant equipment of the chlor-
alkali facility, including a description of--
``(i) the applicable volume for each type
of equipment; and
``(ii) methods of accumulation; and
``(F) the quantity and forms of mercury found in
all products produced for sale by the chlor-alkali
facility.
``(2) Avoidance of duplication.--To avoid duplication, the
Administrator may permit the owner or operator of a facility
described in paragraph (1) to combine and submit the report
required under this subsection with any report required to be
submitted by the owner or operator under subtitle C of the
Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6921 et seq.).
``(d) Inventory.--
``(1) In general.--For each chlor-alkali facility that
ceases operations on or after July 1, 2008, not later than 1
year after the date of cessation of operations, the
Administrator, in consultation with the State in which the
facility is located, shall conduct a comprehensive mercury
inventory covering the life and closure of the chlor-alkali
facility, taking into the account--
``(A) the total quantity of mercury purchased to
start and operate the chlor-alkali facility;
``(B) the total quantity of mercury remaining in
mercury cells and other equipment at the time of
closure of the chlor-alkali facility;
``(C) the estimated quantity of mercury in
hazardous waste, nonhazardous solid waste, and products
generated at the chlor-alkali facility during the
operational life of the chlor-alkali facility; and
``(D) the estimated aggregate mercury releases from
the chlor-alkali facility into air and other
environmental media.
``(2) Records and information.--In carrying out paragraph
(1), the Administrator shall obtain mercury purchase records
and such other information from each chlor-alkali facility as
are necessary to determine, as accurately as practicable from
available information, the magnitude and nature of mercury
releases from the chlor-alkali facility into air and other
environmental media.
``(e) Transfer to Storage.--
``(1) Regulations.--Not later than July 1, 2008, the
Administrator shall promulgate regulations establishing the
terms and conditions necessary to facilitate the transfer and
storage of mercury located at closed or closing chlor-alkali
facilities, including the allocation of costs and potential
liabilities of that transfer and storage.
``(2) Deadline for transfer.--Beginning on July 1, 2008,
elemental mercury located at a closed or closing chlor-alkali
facility that has ceased operations shall be transferred to a
storage facility established by the Administrator in accordance
with the regulations promulgated under paragraph (1).
``(f) Health Assessment.--Not later than July 1, 2009, for each
chlor-alkali facility that continues to operate as of July 1, 2008, the
Administrator, in coordination with the Administrator of the Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, shall conduct a health
assessment of employees at the chlor-alkali facility.
``(g) Regulations.--In addition to regulations described in
subsection (e)(1), the Administrator may promulgate such regulations,
including the establishment of a reporting form for use in accordance
with subparagraph (c), as are necessary to carry out this section.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601 note) is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 6 the following:
``Sec. 6A. Use of mercury in chlorine and caustic soda
manufacturing.''. | Missing Mercury in Manufacturing Monitoring and Mitigation Act - Declares that the United States should develop policies and programs that will reduce: (1) mercury use and emissions; (2) mercury releases from the reservoir of mercury currently in use or circulation; and (3) exposures to mercury, particularly exposures of women of childbearing age and young children.
Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacture of chlorine or caustic soda using mercury cells, effective January 1, 2012. Requires the owner or operator of each chlor-alkali facility to submit to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator and the state in which the facility is located an annual report for 2007-2012 concerning mercury waste, emissions, and content in products.
Requires: (1) EPA to conduct a comprehensive mercury inventory covering the life and closure of chlor-alkali facilities that cease operations on or after July 1, 2008; (2) EPA to establish regulations to facilitate the transfer and storage of mercury located at closed facilities, including the allocation of costs and potential liabilities; and (3) beginning on July 1, 2008, the transfer of elemental mercury located at a closed facility that has ceased operations to a storage facility established by EPA in accordance with such regulations.
Requires EPA, in coordination with the Adminstrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Administrator, by July 1, 2009, to conduct a health assessment of employees at chlor-alkali facilities that continue to operate as of July 1, 2008. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda, and for other purposes."} | 2,133 | 323 | 0.549374 | 1.710119 | 0.775985 | 4.33677 | 6.752577 | 0.941581 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``No More Land Act''.
SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FROM LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 is amended--
(1) in section 1(b)(2) (16 U.S.C. 460l-4(b)(2)) by striking
``acquisition and development'' and inserting ``maintenance'';
(2) in section 5 (16 U.S.C. 460l-7) in the last sentence,
in the text preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``acquisition'' and inserting ``maintenance'';
(3) in section 7(a) (16 U.S.C. 460l-9(a))--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by
inserting ``for maintenance'' after ``otherwise
allotted'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding the first
undesignated paragraph by striking ``For the
acquisition'' and inserting ``For the
maintenance'';
(ii) by amending the second undesignated
paragraph to read as follows:
``National forest system.--Wilderness areas of the National
Forest System, and other areas of national forests that are
primarily of value for outdoor recreation.''.
(iii) by amending the third undesignated
paragraph to read as follows:
``National wildlife refuge system.--Federal lands that are
acquired for endangered species and threatened species under
section 5(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973; areas
acquired under section 2 of the Act of September 28, 1962 (16
U.S.C. 460k-1); national wildlife refuge areas acquired under
section 7(a)(5) of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C.
742f(a)(4)), and wetlands acquired under section 304 of the
Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986; and any areas
acquired for the National Wildlife Refuge System by specific
Acts.''; and
(C) by striking paragraph (3);
(4) in subsection (b) of section 7 (16 U.S.C. 460l-9(b)) by
striking ``unless'' and all that follows through the end of the
subsection and inserting a period;
(5) by striking subsection (c) of section 7 (16 U.S.C.
460l-9(c)); and
(6) by striking sections 9 and 10 (16 U.S.C. 460l-10a and
460l-10b).
SEC. 3. REQUIREMENT TO REDUCE BACKLOGGED MAINTENANCE.
The head of each covered landholding agency shall--
(1) by not later than the end of the 5-fiscal-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, reduce by
at least 20 percent the dollar value of backlogged maintenance
that exists on the date of the enactment of this Act with
respect to lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the
agency; and
(2) by not later than the end of each 5-fiscal-year period
thereafter, reduce the dollar value of backlogged maintenance
that exists on the first day of that period with respect to
lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the agency, by
an amount that is equal to or greater than the sum of--
(A) 20 percent of the dollar value of backlogged
maintenance that exists on the date of the enactment of
this Act with respect to such lands;
(B) the amount of any reduction in backlogged
maintenance previously required under this section that
has not been carried out; and
(C) any additional backlogged maintenance that
arose on or after the date of the enactment of this Act
and that has not been carried out.
SEC. 4. REPORTS ON REDUCTION OF BACKLOGGED MAINTENANCE.
(a) In General.--The head of each covered landholding agency shall
publish and submit reports to the Congress that--
(1) document the progress made by the agency in reducing
backlogged maintenance with respect to lands under the
administrative jurisdiction of the agency, including a
statement of--
(A) the dollar value of the reduction in backlogged
maintenance that has been achieved by the agency in the
5-fiscal-year period covered by the report;
(B) whether or not the agency, in the 5-fiscal-year
period covered by the report, has achieved the
reduction in backlogged maintenance required to be
achieved by the agency under section 3 for that period;
and
(C) the amount (if any) by which the dollar value
stated in subparagraph (A) is less than the amount of
reduction in backlogged maintenance that is required to
be achieved by the agency under section 3;
(2) include a prioritized list of construction, deferred
maintenance, and regular maintenance projects the agency must
carry out in order to achieve reductions in backlogged
maintenance required under section 3; and
(3) include a plan for carrying out such projects over the
next 5 fiscal years.
(b) Timing of Reports.--The head of a covered landholding agency--
(1) shall publish and submit the first report under this
section by not later than 30 days after the end of the first 5-
fiscal-year period beginning after the date of the enactment of
this Act; and
(2) shall publish and submit subsequent reports under this
section by not later than 30 days after the end of each
subsequent 5-fiscal-year period thereafter until all backlogged
maintenance has been completed with respect to lands under the
administrative jurisdiction of the agency.
(c) Final Report.--Not later than December 31 of the year in which
all backlogged maintenance has been completed with respect to lands
under the administrative jurisdiction of a covered landholding agency,
the head of the agency shall submit to the Congress a final report
that, in detail--
(1) prioritizes lands that are owned by the Federal
Government and under the administrative jurisdiction of the
agency, based on the success of programs of the agency that
relate to such lands;
(2) describes a system of regular maintenance that is
required with respect to such lands; and
(3) includes a prioritized list of capital improvement
projects for such lands.
SEC. 5. PRIORITIZATION OF LANDS.
Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the head of each covered landholding agency shall submit to the
Congress a report that prioritizes lands that are owned by the Federal
Government and under the administrative jurisdiction of the agency,
from highest to lowest priority in the order of their importance to the
success of programs carried out by the agency.
SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Backlogged maintenance.--The term ``backlogged
maintenance''--
(A) means the total dollar value of regular
maintenance, deferred maintenance, and capital
improvement to be carried out with respect to lands
under the administrative jurisdiction of a covered
landholding agency that has not been completed; and
(B) is deemed to be, on the date of the enactment
of this Act--
(i) $600,000,000 with respect to lands
under the administrative jurisdiction of the
Bureau of Land Management;
(ii) $2,300,000,000 with respect to lands
under the administrative jurisdiction of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(iii) $314,000,000 with respect to lands
under the administrative jurisdiction of the
Forest Service; and
(iv) $11,500,000,000 with respect to lands
under the administrative jurisdiction of the
National Park Service.
(2) Covered landholding agency.--The term ``covered
landholding agency'' means each of--
(A) the Bureau of Land Management;
(B) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(C) the Forest Service; and
(D) the National Park Service.
(3) Maintenance.--The term ``maintenance'' means the upkeep
of real property, including capital improvement and
development. | No More Land Act - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to prohibit the Land and Water Conservation Fund from being used for acquisition. Directs the heads of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service, and the National Park Service to reduce the value of backlogged maintenance that exists on lands under the administrative jurisdiction of that agency by at least 20% in five years, with additional decreases in the backlog for subsequent years. Instructs each agency to publish reports to Congress that document the progress made by reducing the backlogs. Requires each agency to submit to Congress a report that prioritizes lands owned by the federal government and under the administrative jurisdiction of that agency by order of importance to the success of agency programs. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "No More Land Act"} | 1,734 | 167 | 0.414296 | 1.117038 | 0.605474 | 3.139073 | 10.430464 | 0.887417 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Enhancement Act of 2003''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The security of the State of Israel is a major and
enduring national security interest of the United States.
(2) A lasting peace in the Middle East region can only take
root in an atmosphere free of violence and terrorism.
(3) The Palestinian people have been ill-served by leaders
who, by resorting to violence and terrorism to pursue their
political objectives, have brought economic and personal
hardship to their people and brought a halt to efforts seeking
a negotiated settlement of the conflict.
(4) The United States has an interest in a Middle East in
which two states, Israel and Palestine, will live side by side
in peace and security.
(5) In his speech of June 24, 2002, and in other
statements, President George W. Bush outlined a comprehensive
vision of the possibilities of peace in the Middle East region
following a change in Palestinian leadership.
(6) The Palestinian state must be a reformed, peaceful, and
democratic state that abandons forever the use of terror.
(7) On April 29, 2003, the Palestinian Legislative Council
confirmed in office, by a vote of 51 yeas, 18 nays, and 3
abstentions, the Palestinian Authority's first prime minister,
Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), and his cabinet.
(8) In his remarks prior to the vote of the Palestinian
Legislative Council, Mr. Abbas declared: ``The government will
concentrate on the question of security . . . The unauthorized
possession of weapons, with its direct threat to the security
of the population, is a major concern that will be relentlessly
addressed . . . There will be no other decision-making
authority except for the Palestinian Authority.''.
(9) In those remarks, Mr. Abbas further stated: ``We
denounce terrorism by any party and in all its forms both
because of our religious and moral traditions and because we
are convinced that such methods do not lend support to a just
cause like ours but rather destroy it.''.
(10) Israel has repeatedly indicated its willingness to
make painful concessions to achieve peace once there is a
partner for peace on the Palestinian side.
SEC. 3. PURPOSES.
The purposes of this title are--
(1) to express the sense of Congress with respect to United
States recognition of a Palestinian state; and
(2) to demonstrate United States willingness to provide
substantial economic and humanitarian assistance, and to
support large-scale multilateral assistance, after the
Palestinians have achieved the reforms outlined by President
Bush and have achieved peace with the State of Israel.
SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) peace between Israel and the Palestinians cannot be
negotiated until the Palestinian system of government has been
transformed along the lines outlined in President Bush's June
24, 2002, speech;
(2) substantial United States and international economic
assistance will be needed after the Palestinians have achieved
the reforms described in section 620K(c)(2) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 (as added by section 1506 of this Act)
and have made a lasting and secure peace with Israel;
(3) the Palestinian people merit commendation on the
confirmation of the Palestinian Authority's first prime
minister, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), and his cabinet;
(4) the new Palestinian administration urgently should take
the necessary security-related steps to allow for
implementation of a performance-based road map to resolve the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
(5) the United States Administration should work vigorously
toward the goal of two states living side-by-side in peace
within secure and internationally-recognized boundaries free
from threats or acts of force; and
(6) the United States has a vital national security
interest in a permanent, comprehensive, and just resolution of
the Arab-Israeli conflict, and particularly the Palestinian-
Israeli conflict, based on the terms of United Nations Security
Council Resolutions 242 and 338.
SEC. 5. RECOGNITION OF A PALESTINIAN STATE.
It is the sense of Congress that a Palestinian state should not be
recognized by the United States until the President determines that--
(1) a new leadership of a Palestinian governing entity, not
compromised by terrorism, has been elected and taken office;
and
(2) the newly-elected Palestinian governing entity--
(A) has demonstrated a firm and tangible commitment
to peaceful coexistence with the State of Israel and to
ending anti-Israel incitement, including the cessation
of all officially sanctioned or funded anti-Israel
incitement;
(B) has taken appropriate measures to counter
terrorism and terrorist financing in the West Bank and
Gaza, including the dismantling of terrorist
infrastructures and the confiscation of unlawful weaponry;
(C) has established a new Palestinian security
entity that is fully cooperating with the appropriate
Israeli security organizations;
(D) has achieved exclusive authority and
responsibility for governing the national affairs of a
Palestinian state, has taken effective steps to ensure
democracy, the rule of law, and an independent
judiciary, and has adopted other reforms ensuring
transparent and accountable governance; and
(E) has taken effective steps to ensure that its
education system promotes the acceptance of Israel's
existence and of peace with Israel and actively
discourages anti-Israel incitement.
SEC. 6. LIMITATION ON ASSISTANCE TO A PALESTINIAN STATE.
Chapter 1 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) is amended--
(1) by redesignating the second section 620G (as added by
section 149 of Public Law 104-164 (110 Stat. 1436)) as section
620J; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 620K. LIMITATION ON ASSISTANCE TO A PALESTINIAN STATE.
``(a) Limitation.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, assistance may be provided under this Act or any other
provision of law to the government of a Palestinian state only
during a period for which a certification described in
subsection (c) is in effect. The limitation contained in the
preceding sentence shall not apply (A) to humanitarian or
development assistance that is provided through nongovernmental
organizations for the benefit of the Palestinian people in the
West Bank and Gaza, or (B) to assistance that is intended to
reform the Palestinian Authority and affiliated institutions,
or a newly elected Palestinian governing entity, in order to
help meet the requirements contained in subparagraphs (A)
through (H) of subsection (c)(2) or to address the matters
described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 1505(2)
of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Enhancement Act of 2003.
``(2) Waiver.--The President may waive the limitation of
the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the President determines
and certifies to the Committee on International Relations of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate that it is vital to the national
interest of the United States to do so.
``(b) Congressional Notification.--
``(1) In general.--Assistance made available under this Act
or any other provision of law to a Palestinian state may not be
provided until 15 days after the date on which the President
has provided notice thereof to the Committee on International
Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and to the Committee on Foreign Relations and
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate in accordance
with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications
under section 634A(a) of this Act.
``(2) Sunset.--Paragraph (1) shall cease to be effective
beginning ten years after the date on which notice is first
provided under such paragraph.
``(c) Certification.--A certification described in this subsection
is a certification transmitted by the President to Congress that--
``(1) a binding international peace agreement exists
between Israel and the Palestinians that--
``(A) was freely signed by both parties;
``(B) guarantees both parties' commitment to a
border between two states that constitutes a secure and
internationally recognized boundary for both states,
with no remaining territorial claims;
``(C) provides a permanent resolution for both
Palestinian refugees and Jewish refugees from Arab
countries; and
``(D) includes a renunciation of all remaining
Palestinian claims against Israel through provisions
that commit both sides to the ``end of the conflict'';
and
``(2) the new Palestinian government--
``(A) has been democratically elected through free
and fair elections, has exclusive authority and
responsibility for governing the national affairs of
the Palestinian state, and has achieved the reforms
outlined by President Bush in his June 24, 2002,
speech;
``(B) has completely renounced the use of violence
against the State of Israel and its citizens, is
vigorously attempting to prevent any acts of terrorism
against Israel and its citizens, and punishes the
perpetrators of such acts in a manner commensurate with
their actions;
``(C) has dismantled, and terminated the funding
of, any group within its territory that conducts
terrorism against Israel;
``(D) is engaging in ongoing and extensive security
cooperation with the State of Israel;
``(E) refrains from any officially sanctioned or
funded statement or act designed to incite Palestinians
or others against the State of Israel and its citizens;
``(F) has an elected leadership not compromised by
terror;
``(G) is demilitarized; and
``(H) has no alliances or agreements that pose a
threat to the security of the State of Israel.
``(d) Recertifications.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the President transmits to Congress an initial certification
under subsection (c), and every 6 months thereafter for the 10-year
period beginning on the date of transmittal of such certification--
``(1) the President shall transmit to Congress a
recertification that the requirements contained in subsection
(c) are continuing to be met; or
``(2) if the President is unable to make such a
recertification, the President shall transmit to Congress a
report that contains the reasons therefor.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--A certification under subsection (c)
shall be deemed to be in effect beginning on the day after the last day
of the 10-year period described in subsection (d) unless the President
subsequently determines that the requirements contained in subsection
(c) are no longer being met and the President transmits to Congress a
report that contains the reasons therefor.''.
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO A PALESTINIAN STATE.
Chapter 1 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2351 et seq.), as amended by section 1506, is further amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 620L. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO A PALESTINIAN STATE.
``(a) Assistance.--The President is authorized to provide
assistance to a Palestinian state in accordance with the requirements
of this section.
``(b) Activities To Be Supported.--Assistance provided under
subsection (a) shall be used to support activities within a Palestinian
state to substantially improve the economy and living conditions of the
Palestinians by, among other things, providing for economic development
in the West Bank and Gaza, continuing to promote democracy and the rule
of law, developing water resources, assisting in security cooperation
between Israelis and Palestinians, and helping with the compensation
and rehabilitation of Palestinian refugees.
``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Of the amounts made
available to carry out chapter 4 of part II of this Act for a fiscal
year, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry
out subsections (a) and (b) such sums as may be necessary for each such
fiscal year.
``(d) Coordination of International Assistance.--
``(1) In general.--Beginning on the date on which the
President transmits to Congress an initial certification under
section 620K(c), the Secretary of State shall seek to convene
one or more donors conferences to gain commitments from other
countries, multilateral institutions, and nongovernmental
organizations to provide economic assistance to Palestinians to
ensure that such commitments to provide assistance are honored
in a timely manner, to ensure that there is coordination of
assistance among the United States and such other countries,
multilateral institutions, and nongovernmental organizations,
to ensure that the assistance provided to Palestinians is used
for the purposes for which it was provided, and to ensure that
other countries, multilateral institutions, and nongovernmental
organizations do not provide assistance to Palestinians through
entities that are designated as terrorist organizations under
United States law.
``(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this section, and on an annual basis
thereafter, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to
the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate a report that describes the
activities undertaken to meet the requirements of paragraph
(1), including a description of amounts committed, and the
amounts provided, to a Palestinian state or Palestinians during
the reporting period by each country and organization.''. | Israeli-Palestinian Peace Enhancement Act of 2003 - Calls for: (1) the Palestinian administration to take security related steps to implement a performance based road map to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and (2) the U.S. administration to work toward the two states living in peace within secure and internationally recognized boundaries.
Expresses the sense of Congress that a Palestinian state should not be recognized until the President makes specified determinations, including that new leadership of a Palestinian governing entity, not compromised by terrorism, has been elected and has taken appropriate measures to counter terrorism and terrorist financing in the West Bank and Gaza.
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act to allow U.S. assistance to be provided to a Palestinian state only: (1) during the effective period of a presidential certification that a binding international peace agreement exists between Israel and the Palestinians and that the new Palestinian government has been democratically elected, has renounced violence against Israel, has dismantled any group that conducts terrorism against Israel, is demilitarized, and has no agreements that threaten Israel's security; and (2) if the President has provided advance notice to Congress.
Authorizes the President to provide assistance to a Palestinian state to support activities to substantially improve the economy and living conditions of the Palestinians.
Directs the Secretary of State to seek to convene donors conferences to gain commitments from other countries, multilateral institutions, and non-governmental organizations to provide economic assistance to Palestinians. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "A bill to enhance peace between the Israelis and Palestinians."} | 2,980 | 317 | 0.533161 | 1.647101 | 0.734355 | 4.284672 | 10.20438 | 0.941606 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Patent Fairness Act of 1999''.
SEC. 2. PATENT TERM RESTORATION REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN DRUG
PRODUCTS.
(a) Patent Term Restoration.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 14 of title 35, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 155A the following
new section:
``Sec. 155B. Patent term restoration review procedure for certain drug
products
``(a) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
``(1) the term `Commissioner' means the Commissioner of
Patents and Trademarks; and
(2) the term `drug product' has the meaning given such term
under section 156(f)(2)(A).
``(b) Special Patent Term Review Procedure.--
``(1) In general.--The term of any patent, in force on
September 24, 1984, and on the date of the filing of an
application under this section, that claims--
``(A) a drug product,
``(B) a method of using a drug product, or
``(C) a method of manufacturing a drug product,
shall be restored under paragraph (4) from the expiration date
of the patent term determined under section 154 (including any
extension granted under section 156) if the Commissioner
determines that the standards under paragraph (2) have been
met.
``(2) Standards.--Upon application, filed under paragraph
(6), by the owner of record of a patent described in paragraph
(1) or its agent and consideration of the application and all
materials submitted by parties that would be aggrieved by grant
of the restoration of the term of such patent, the term of such
patent shall be restored if the Commissioner determines that--
``(A) the period set forth in section
156(g)(1)(B)(ii) for the drug product exceeded 60
months; and
``(B) there is no substantial evidence overcoming
the rebuttable presumption that the applicant for
patent term restoration for the drug product acted with
due diligence (as such term is defined in section
156(d)(3)) during the period referred to in section
156(g)(1)(B)(ii).
If the Commissioner determines there is substantial evidence
that the applicant for patent term restoration did not act with
due diligence during a part of the period referred to in
section 156(g)(1)(B)(ii) that part shall be deducted from the
total amount of time in such period for purposes of paragraph
(4).
``(3) Records.--The Commissioner may request and obtain
relevant records from the Food and Drug Administration to
verify the facts underlying the Commissioner's determinations
under paragraph (2). Such records shall be afforded the same
protections against public disclosure that apply to such
records when in the possession of the Food and Drug
Administration.
``(4) Restoration term.--If the Commissioner determines
that the standards in paragraph (2) have been met for a patent,
the term of such patent shall be restored for a restoration
period equal to the period set forth in section
156(g)(1)(B)(ii) for the drug product that is the subject of an
application under paragraph (6), except that--
``(A) the restoration period shall be reduced by
any deduction made pursuant to paragraph (2);
``(B) if the sum of--
``(i) the remaining term of such patent
after the date of the approval of the drug
product covered by the patent under the
provision of law under which the regulatory review occurred, and
``(ii) the restoration period as revised
under subparagraph (A),
exceeds 14 years, the restoration period shall be reduced so
that the total of such periods does not exceed 14 years; and
``(C) the restoration period, after any adjustment
required by subparagraph (A) or (B) plus any previous
extension of the patent term under section 156(c),
shall not exceed 5 years.
``(5) Infringement.--During the period of any restoration
granted under this subsection, the rights derived from a patent
the term of which is restored shall be determined in accordance
with sections 156(b) and 271.
``(6) Procedure.--
``(A) Time for filing.--An application under this
section shall be filed with the Commissioner within 90
days after the date of the enactment of this section.
``(B) Filing and determination.--Upon the filing of
an application to the Commissioner under this section--
``(i) the Commissioner shall publish within
30 days of its filing a notice in the Federal
Register of receipt of the application;
``(ii) any party who would be aggrieved by
the granting of a patent term restoration under
the application may submit comments on the
application within the 30-day period beginning
on the date of publication of the notice under
clause (i);
``(iii) within 7 days following the
expiration of the 30-day comment period, the
Commissioner shall forward a copy of all
comments received to the applicant who shall be
entitled to submit a response to such comments
to the Commissioner within 30 days after
receipt of the comments from the Commissioner;
``(iv) within 30 days following the receipt
of the applicant's response to comments or, if
there are no such comments, within 30 days
following expiration of the 30-day comment
period, the Commissioner shall, in writing--
``(I) determine whether to grant
the patent term restoration for which
the application was filed; and
``(II) make specific findings
regarding the criteria set forth in
paragraph (2); and
``(V) if the Commissioner grants such
patent term restoration, on the same date that
the Commissioner makes the determination under
clause (iv) the Commissioner shall--
``(I) issue to the applicant a
certificate of patent term restoration,
under seal, for the period prescribed
under paragraph (4); and
``(II) record the certificate in
the official file of the patent, which
certificate shall be in effect from
such date and shall be considered a
part of the original patent.
``(C) Interim restoration.--If the term of a patent
that is the subject of an application filed under this
section would otherwise expire before a determination
under subparagraph (B)(iv) is made, the Commissioner
shall extend the term of such patent until--
``(i) a determination is made under such
subparagraph to restore the term of such
patent, or
``(ii) 60 days after a determination is
made under such subparagraph to not restore the
patent term,
as applicable. If the Commissioner determines not to
restore the patent term, then during the 60-day period
described in clause (ii), an applicant may apply to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
for an order directing the Commissioner to extend the
patent pending judicial review and subsequent
Commissioner action following that review.
``(D) Record.--The Commissioner's determination
under subparagraph (B)(iv) shall be based solely on the
record developed under this subsection.
``(7) Application fee.--The applicant shall pay a fee for
an application made under paragraph (6) which shall be
established in accordance with the same criteria applicable to
fees required under section 156(h). If no such fee has been
established at the time of the application, the applicant may
provide the Commissioner with an undertaking, satisfactory to the
Commissioner, to pay the subsequently established fee.''.
(2) Technical and conforming amendment.--The table of
sections for chapter 14 of title 35, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 155A
the following:
``155B. Patent term restoration review procedure for certain drug
products.''.
(b) Appeal of Determinations of the Commissioner.--Section 141 of
the title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following: ``The applicant under section 155B or any aggrieved party
that made a submission commenting on an application made under such
section may appeal the determination of the Commissioner with respect
to the application involved under such section only to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.''.
(c) Court Jurisdiction.--Section 1295(a)(4) of title 28, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' after the
semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the
semicolon; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
``(D) the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
under section 155B of title 35;''.
(d) Compensation.--
(1) In general.--In the event a person has submitted an
application described in section 505(b)(2) or 505(j) of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(b)(2),(j))
for a drug product covered by a patent for which a patent term
restoration was provided under section 155B of title 35, United
States Code (as added by subsection (a)(1)) and such
application has been found by the Food and Drug Administration
on or before the date of the enactment of this section to be
sufficiently complete to permit substantive review, such person
shall be entitled to compensation of $1,000,000 by the patent
owner. Any holder of a Type II Drug Master File that has
permitted a reference to its Type II Drug Master File to be
made in such application shall be entitled to compensation of
$500,000 by the patent owner.
(2) Limits on liability.--A patent owner shall not be
required to make under paragraph (1) payments exceeding--
(A) $5,000,000 to persons submitting applications
described in such paragraph, or
(B) $2,500,000 to holders of Type II Drug Master
Files.
If the aggregate limits are insufficient to pay the applicants
or holders the full amounts specified in paragraph (1), each
such applicant or holder shall be paid its per capita share of
the aggregate liability imposed by paragraph (1) upon the
patent holder.
(e) Effect of Filing of Abbreviated Applications.--The fact that
one or more applications have been filed under section 505(b)(2) or
505(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.
355(b)(2),(j)) for approval of a drug or a method of using a drug which
is claimed by a patent that is the subject of an application under
section 155B of title 35, United States Code, for restoration of the
patent term shall not affect the grant of such patent term restoration.
(f) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this section, the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks shall
submit to Congress a report evaluating the patent term restoration
review procedure established under section 155B of title 35, United
States Code, and shall include in such report a recommendation whether
Congress should consider establishing such a patent term review
procedure for patents not covered by such section.
(g) Effective Date.--The owner of record of a patent referred to in
section 155B(b)(1) of title 35, United States Code (as added by
subsection (a)(1)) or an agent of the owner shall be immediately
eligible on the date of the enactment of this section to submit an
application to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for a
determination in accordance with section 155B(b)(6) of such title. | (Sec. 2) Defines such standards as: (1) a regulatory review period from application submission to application approval exceeding 60 months; and (2) the absence of substantial evidence overcoming the rebuttable presumption that the applicant for patent term restoration for the drug product acted with due diligence. Requires subtraction from the total amount of the restoration term of any time during the regulatory review period during which the Commissioner finds that the applicant for patent term restoration did not act with due diligence.
Limits a restoration period, after specified adjustments, to five years.
Requires restoration term applications to be filed within 90 days after enactment of this Act.
Provides for: (1) claim determination procedure; (2) interim restoration of the patent term pending final disposition; and (3) appeal of the Commissioner's determinations to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit only.
Entitles to compensation by the patent owner of any person who has submitted an new drug application under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for a drug product covered by a patent for which a patent term was restored under this Act, if such application has been found by the Food and Drug Administration on or before enactment of this Act to be sufficiently complete to permit substantive review. Sets the amount of compensation at: (1)$1 million; or (2) $500,000 for any holder of a Type II Drug Master File that has permitted a reference to its File to be made in such application. Limits a patent owner's overall liability to: (1) $5 million to persons submitting new drug applications; or (2) $2.5 million to holders of Type II Drug Master Files.
Requires the Commissioner to report to Congress: (1) an evaluation of the patent term restoration review procedure established by this Act; and (2) a recommendation whether Congress should consider establishing such a patent term review procedure for patents not covered by this Act. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Patent Fairness Act of 1999"} | 2,569 | 409 | 0.64788 | 2.035668 | 0.833864 | 3.978723 | 6.271277 | 0.93617 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Green Workforce Development Through
Community Colleges Act''.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Act is to direct the Secretary of Labor, the
Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Education (in this Act
referred to as the ``Secretaries'') to, jointly, develop a workforce
training and education program to prepare workers for careers in the
alternative energy and energy efficiency industries.
SEC. 3. ADVISORY COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall establish and convene an
advisory commission (in this Act referred to as the ``Commission'').
(b) Duties of the Commission.--The duties of the Commission shall
be to carry out the following:
(1) Review and analyze the skill needs of the alternative
energy and energy efficiency fields.
(2) Identify and define career pathways, including
coursework, certification, and other training needed for career
development in the following career areas in the alternative
energy and energy efficiency fields:
(A) Wind power, including the construction and
maintenance of commercial and residential wind
turbines.
(B) Solar power, including commercial and
residential photovoltaic installation.
(C) Geo-thermal energy, including home and
commercial heating and cooling and other applications.
(D) Training of energy auditors to perform energy
efficiency audits on both residential and commercial
structures.
(E) Energy efficient retrofit and renovation of
residential and commercial structures.
(3) Recommend a curriculum framework and best practices for
educational and workforce training programs related to each
career area described in paragraph (2), by consulting with
leaders in alternative energy and energy efficiency fields,
including--
(A) community colleges identified by the
Secretaries as leaders, or having the best practices,
in alternative energy workforce development;
(B) State energy offices and other local agencies
with expertise in energy efficiency; and
(C) representatives from the alternative energy
industry and trade unions that represent workers in the
alternative energy industry.
(4) In making recommendations under paragraph (3), the
Commission shall take into account variations in the skill
level, work experience, and education of students who may
participate in the educational and workforce training programs
described in such paragraph.
(5) Not later than 12 months after the date on which the
first train-the-trainers grant is awarded under section 5,
submit to the Secretaries of Labor, Energy, and Education, and
the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions of the Senate, a report on that includes--
(A) the Commission's findings with regard to
identifying career pathways related to the career areas
described in paragraph (2);
(B) the Commission's recommendations regarding the
curriculum framework for such career areas; and
(C) other information and recommendations on best
practices with respect to teaching in such career areas
that the Commission considers appropriate.
(6) Assist the Secretaries in administering the grant
program established under section 5.
(c) Membership.--
(1) Number and appointment.--The Commission shall be
composed of 15 members appointed not later than 45 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act as follows:
(A) 5 individuals appointed by the Secretary of
Energy.
(B) 5 individuals appointed by the Secretary of
Labor.
(C) 5 individuals appointed by the Secretary of
Education.
(2) Qualifications.--Of the members appointed under
subparagraph (A), a minimum of--
(A) 5 members shall represent employers in the
energy efficiency field; and
(B) 5 members shall be experts in alternative
energy workforce education in community colleges.
(3) Terms.--
(A) In general.--Each member shall be appointed for
the life of the Commission.
(B) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission shall
be filed in the manner in which the original
appointment was made.
(4) Compensation.--All members of the Commission shall
serve voluntarily and without additional compensation.
(5) Chairperson.--The Secretary of Labor shall designate a
member of the Commission to be the Chairperson of the
Commission.
(6) Meetings.--The Commission shall--
(A) hold its first meeting not later than 30 days
after the date on which a majority of the members of
the Commission have been appointed; and
(B) meet at the call of the Chairperson.
(7) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the Commission
shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold
hearings.
(d) Staff of the Commission.--
(1) Additional staff.--
(A) In general.--The Commission may appoint up to 3
additional staff who will report to the Chairperson.
(B) Applicability of certain civil service laws.--
The staff of the Commission shall be appointed subject
to the provisions of title 5, United States Code,
governing appointments in the competitive service, and
shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of 51
and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating
to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
(2) Staff of federal agencies.--Upon request of the
Chairman of the Commission, the head of any Federal department
or agency may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, any personnel
of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in
carrying out its duties under this Act.
(e) Powers of the Commission.--
(1) Hearings and sessions.--The Commission may, for the
purpose of carrying out its duties under this Act, hold
hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take testimony,
and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate.
(2) Powers of members and agents.--Any member or agent of
the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any
action which the Commission is authorized to take by this
subsection.
(3) Obtaining official data.--The Commission may secure
directly from any department or agency of the Federal
Government information necessary to enable it to carry out its
duties under this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the
Commission, the head of that department or agency shall furnish
that information to the Commission.
(4) Studies.--The Commission may conduct studies to enable
it to carry out its duties under this Act.
(5) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails
in the same manner and under the same conditions as other
departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
(f) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate on 90 days after
submitting its final report under subsection (b)(5).
SEC. 4. POSTING REPORT ON WEBSITE.
Upon receipt of the report under section 3(b)(5), the Secretary of
Labor, Education, and Energy shall post on the Internet website of the
Department of Labor, Education, and Energy, respectively, the report.
SEC. 5. GRANTS AUTHORIZED.
(a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated under section 8 to
carry out this section, not earlier than fiscal year 2011, the
Secretaries shall, jointly, award grants to community colleges for the
purposes of providing education and workforce training in the
alternative energy and energy efficiency fields.
(b) Application.--To receive a grant under this Act, a community
college shall submit an application to the Secretaries at such time, in
such manner, and containing such information as the Secretaries may
require. Such application shall include--
(1) an identification of employment opportunities in the
alternative energy and energy efficiency fields in the area
served by the community college and the specific skills needed
to obtain such employment opportunities, based on information
from--
(A) existing labor market and industry analyses;
(B) local workforce investment boards; or
(C) private, non-profit organizations or nonprofit
business or economic development organizations;
(2) an assurance that the community college will carry out
detailed market research to assess, with respect to the area
served by the community college--
(A) the current and projected employment
opportunities and labor demand in the alternative
energy and energy efficiency fields; and
(B) the job skills necessary to obtain such
employment opportunities; and
(3) an assurance that the community college will use the
information described in paragraph (1) and the market research
carried out by the college under paragraph (2) to establish
education and workforce training programs that correspond to
the employment opportunities in the alternative energy and
energy efficiency fields in the area served by the community
college, and the skills needs to obtain such opportunities.
(c) Uses of Funds.--A community college receiving a grant under
this Act shall use such grant funds to--
(1) establish educational and workforce training programs
that--
(A) correspond to the employment opportunities in
such fields, and the skills needs with respect to such
opportunities in the area served by the community
college, as determined by the information obtained, and
the market research carried out, by the community
college under subsection (b);
(B) incorporate--
(i) following the completion of the
Commission's report pursuant to section 3(b)(5)
curriculum recommend private non-profit or not-
for-profit business/economic development
organizations developed by the Commission
pursuant to such section; and
(ii) best practices developed by community
colleges pursuant to section 6;
(2) assist students and graduates of the educational and
workforce training program in apprenticeship and employment
placement in the alternative energy and energy efficiency
fields;
(3) coordinate with the secondary schools and vocational
schools in the area served by the community college to assist
such schools in providing educational services in the
alternative energy and energy efficiency fields for students
enrolled in such schools (such as by assisting in the
development of a curriculum or apprenticeship program in such
fields); and
(4) coordinate with local workforce investment boards to
ensure--
(A) access to enroll in the programs established
under paragraph (1) to individuals participating in
workforce investment activities in the local area; and
(B) that the programs provide access to enrollment
in the programs to--
(i) dislocated workers;
(ii) workers who are transitioning into
careers in the alternative energy or energy
efficiency fields;
(iii) underrepresented minorities; and
(iv) low-income individuals.
SEC. 6. TRAIN THE TRAINERS PROGRAM.
(a) Grant Program Authorized.--From the amount reserved under
section 8(b), the Secretaries shall, jointly, award grants to up to 10
community colleges identified by the Secretaries as leaders in
education and workforce training in the alternative energy and energy
efficiency fields to develop best practices with respect to such
education and training.
(b) Application.--A community college desiring to receive a grant
under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such
manner, and containing such information that the Secretaries may
require, which shall, at a minimum, include information with respect
to--
(1) the training program in the alternative energy and
energy efficiency fields that is being carried out by the
community college;
(2) the facility where the program is being carried out;
(3) the curriculum for such program; and
(4) any partnerships the community college--
(A) has established with representatives of
businesses, educational institutions, or other
organizations that have expertise in the alternative
energy or energy efficiency fields; and
(B) that have provided training experience
opportunities in such fields for students in the
program.
(c) Uses of Funds.--A community college receiving a grant under
this section shall use such funds to develop best practices in
instruction and instructor training with respect to education and
workforce training programs carried out pursuant to section 5. Such
funds may be used by the community college to cover any costs
associated with the development of the best practices, including--
(1) instructor salaries; and
(2) the purchase of equipment and supplies.
SEC. 7. SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.
Funds made available under this Act shall be used to supplement,
and not supplant, other Federal, State, and local funds that would
otherwise be expended to carry out activities under this Act.
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; RESERVATION.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated $200,000,000 to carry out this Act for fiscal year 2012
and for each of the succeeding 4 fiscal years.
(b) Reservation.--Of the amount appropriated under subsection (a)
for a fiscal year, 15 percent shall be made available to carry out
section 6 for such fiscal year.
SEC. 9. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act:
(1) Alternative energy fields.--The term ``alternative
energy fields'' means solar, wind, geothermal, and energy
efficiency fields.
(2) Career pathways.--The term ``career pathways'' means a
clear sequence of coursework and credentials enabling career
development in a particular field that assists individuals of
varying skill levels to enter and progress in jobs in that
field.
(3) Community college.--The term ``community college''
means a public institution of higher education at which the
highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an
associate's degree.
(4) Dislocated worker.--The term ``dislocated worker'' has
the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998.
(5) Energy efficiency fields.--The term ``energy efficiency
fields'' means energy efficiency auditing for residential and
commercial structures and energy efficiency retrofit for
residential and commercial structures.
(6) Institution of higher education.--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).
(7) Local workforce investment board.--The term ``local
workforce investment board'' refers to the term in section 117
of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
(8) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income''
individual means an individual from a family whose taxable
income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent an
amount equal to the poverty level determined by using criteria
of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census.
(9) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has
the meaning given such term in section 9101 of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
(10) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means the
Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Labor.
(11) Vocational school.--The term ``vocational school''
means--
(A) a specialized public secondary school used
exclusively or principally for the provision of career
and technical education to individuals who are
available for study in preparation for entering the
labor market; or
(B) the department of a public secondary school
exclusively or principally used for providing career
and technical education in not fewer than 5 different
occupational fields to individuals who are available
for study in preparation for entering the labor market. | Green Workforce Development Through Community Colleges Act - Directs the Secretaries of Labor, Energy, and Education to establish and convene an advisory commission to: (1) review and analyze the skill needs of the alternative energy and energy efficiency fields; (2) identify and define career pathways, including coursework, certification, and other training needed for career development in areas related to wind power, solar power, geothermal energy, training of energy auditors for residential and commercial structures, and energy efficient retrofit and renovation of residential and commercial structures; (3) recommend a curriculum framework and best practices for educational and workforce training programs related to such areas; and (4) report its findings and recommendations to the Secretaries.
Directs such Secretaries to: (1) post such report on their department websites; and (2) jointly award grants to community colleges for the purposes of providing education and workforce training in the alternative energy and energy efficiency fields.
Requires community college recipients to use grant funds to: (1) establish educational and training programs in such fields; (2) assist students and graduates of such programs in apprenticeship and employment placement in such fields; (3) coordinate with and assist area secondary and vocational schools in providing educational services in such fields; and (4) coordinate with local workforce investment boards to ensure program access to individuals participating in workforce investment activities in the local area, dislocated workers, workers who are transitioning into careers in such fields, underrepresented minorities, and low-income individuals.
Directs the Secretaries to jointly award grants to up to 10 community colleges identified as leaders in education and workforce training in the alternative energy and energy efficiency fields to develop best practices regarding such education and training. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To direct the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Education to, jointly, develop a workforce training and education program to prepare workers for careers in the alternative energy and energy efficiency industries."} | 3,176 | 334 | 0.729495 | 2.438965 | 0.989675 | 5.260606 | 9.387879 | 0.975758 |
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Explosives Fingerprinting Act''.
SEC. 2. EXPLOSIVE TAGGANTS.
(a) Definitions.--Section 841 of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(o) `Identification taggant' means any substance which--
``(1) is added to an explosive material during the
manufacture of the material; and
``(2) after detonation--
``(A) is retrievable;
``(B) permits the identification of the
manufacturer and the date of manufacture, of the
material; and
``(C) provides such other information as the
Secretary may require.
``(p) `Detective taggant' means any substance which--
``(1) is added to an explosive material during the
manufacture of the material; and
``(2) permits the detection of the material before its
detonation.''.
(b) Prohibitions.--Section 842 of such title is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(l)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to
manufacture any explosive material that does not contain an
identification taggant which satisfies the standards promulgated by the
Secretary under section 847.
``(2) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to manufacture
any explosive material that does not contain a detection taggant which
satisfies the standards promulgated by the Secretary under section 847.
``(3) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to transport,
ship, distribute, or receive, or cause to be transported, shipped,
distributed, or received, in interstate or foreign commerce any
explosive material that does not contain an identification taggant
which satisfies the standards promulgated by the Secretary under
section 847.
``(4) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to transport,
ship, distribute, or receive, or cause to be transported, shipped,
distributed, or received, in interstate or foreign commerce any
explosive material that does not contain a detection taggant which
satisfies the standards promulgated by the Secretary under section 847.
``(5) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to import any
explosive material that does not contain an identification taggant
which satisfies the standards promulgated by the Secretary under
section 847.
``(6) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to import any
explosive material that does not contain a detection taggant which
satisfies the standards promulgated by the Secretary under section 847.
``(7) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to resell or
otherwise dispose of any explosive material, sold as surplus by a
department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States, that does
not contain an identification taggant which satisfies the standards
promulgated by the Secretary under section 847. The shipment of surplus
explosive materials from the military establishment where sold to the
purchaser's place of business shall be in accordance with regulations
promulgated by the Secretary.
``(8) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to resell or
otherwise dispose of any explosive material, sold as surplus by a
department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States, that does
not contain a detection taggant which satisfies the standards
promulgated by the Secretary under section 847. The shipment of surplus
explosive materials from the military establishment where sold to the
purchaser's place of business shall be in accordance with regulations
promulgated by the Secretary.
``(9) Paragraphs (1) through (8) shall not apply to any explosive
material designated by the President or his designee as an explosive
material to be used by the Department of Defense or another agency of
Government for national defense or international security purposes. Any
explosive material so designated shall be reported promptly to the
Secretary.''.
(c) Penalties.--Section 844(a) of such title is amended--
(1) by striking ``(a) Any'' and inserting ``(a)(1) Any'';
and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Any person who violates section 842(l)(1) shall be fined not
more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.
(d) Exceptions.--Section 845(a) of such title is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, section 842(l)(1) shall apply
to the matters described in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this
subsection.''.
(e) Effective Dates.--(1) Except as otherwise provided in this
subsection, the amendments made by this section shall take effect 1
year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Paragraph (2) section 842(l) of title 18, United States Code,
shall take effect 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(3) Paragraph (3) of such section shall take effect 2 years after
such date of enactment.
(4) Paragraph (4) of such section shall take effect 3 years after
such date of enactment.
(5) Paragraph (5) of such section shall take effect 1 year after
such date of enactment.
(6) Paragraph (6) of such section shall take effect 2 years after
such date of enactment.
(7) Paragraph (7) of such section shall take effect 2 years after
such date of enactment.
(8) Paragraph (8) of such section shall take effect 3 years after
such date of enactment.
(f) Deferral of Effective Dates.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall by
regulation defer 1 or more of the effective dates provided for
in this subsection by extensions of not more than 1 year at a
time until the Secretary is satisfied that identification and
detection taggants (as defined in section 841 of title 18,
United States Code)--
(A) are available in sufficient quantity for
commercial purposes;
(B) will not impair the quality of explosive
materials for their intended use; and
(C) will not adversely affect the environment.
(2) Prior notice to the congress.--The Secretary shall
inform the Congress 60 days before deferring the effective date
of any provision pursuant to paragraph (1), specifying the
reasons for the deferral, and estimating the time the Secretary
expects the provision will become effective. | Explosives Fingerprinting Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, importation, transport, shipment, distribution, or receipt in interstate or foreign commerce, or resale or other disposition as surplus by a Government department, agency, or instrumentality of any explosive material that does not contain an identification taggant and a detection taggant. Makes such provisions inapplicable to any such material designated by the President for use by the Department of Defense or another Government agency for national defense or international security purposes. Sets penalties for violations.
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) defer specified effective dates of prohibitions under this Act until the Secretary is satisfied that identification and detection taggants are available in sufficient quantity for commercial purposes, will not impair the quality of explosive materials for their intended use, and will not adversely affect the environment; and (2) inform the Congress before making any such deferrals. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "Explosives Fingerprinting Act"} | 1,428 | 203 | 0.577739 | 1.662576 | 0.663025 | 3.651429 | 7.451429 | 0.862857 |
SECTION 1. CHESAPEAKE BAY OFFICE.
(a) Reauthorization of Office.--Section 307 of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C.
1511d) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 307. CHESAPEAKE BAY OFFICE.
``(a) Establishment.--(1) The Secretary of Commerce shall
establish, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
an office to be known as the Chesapeake Bay Office (in this section
referred to as the `Office').
``(2) The Office shall be headed by a Director who shall be
appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the
Chesapeake Executive Council. Any individual appointed as Director
shall have knowledge and experience in research or resource management
efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.
``(3) The Director may appoint such additional personnel for the
Office as the Director determines necessary to carry out this section.
``(b) Functions.--The Office, in consultation with the Chesapeake
Executive Council, shall--
``(1) provide technical assistance to the Administrator, to
other Federal departments and agencies, and to State and local
government agencies in--
``(A) assessing the processes that shape the
Chesapeake Bay system and affect its living resources;
``(B) identifying technical and management
alternatives for the restoration and protection of
living resources and the habitats they depend upon; and
``(C) monitoring the implementation and
effectiveness of management plans;
``(2) develop and implement a strategy for the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that integrates the
science, research, monitoring, data collection, regulatory, and
management responsibilities of the Secretary of Commerce in
such a manner as to assist the cooperative, intergovernmental
Chesapeake Bay Program to meet the commitments of the
Chesapeake Bay Agreement;
``(3) coordinate the programs and activities of the various
organizations within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, the Chesapeake Bay Regional Sea Grant Programs,
and the Chesapeake Bay units of the National Estuarine Research
Reserve System, including--
``(A) programs and activities in--
``(i) coastal and estuarine research,
monitoring, and assessment;
``(ii) fisheries research and stock
assessments;
``(iii) data management;
``(iv) remote sensing;
``(v) coastal management;
``(vi) habitat conservation and
restoration; and
``(vii) atmospheric deposition; and
``(B) programs and activities of the Cooperative
Oxford Laboratory of the National Ocean Service with
respect to--
``(i) nonindigenous species;
``(ii) estuarine and marine species
pathology;
``(iii) human pathogens in estuarine and
marine environments; and
``(iv) ecosystem health;
``(4) coordinate the activities of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration with the activities of the
Environmental Protection Agency and other Federal, State, and
local agencies;
``(5) establish an effective mechanism which shall ensure
that projects have undergone appropriate peer review and
provide other appropriate means to determine that projects have
acceptable scientific and technical merit for the purpose of
achieving maximum utilization of available funds and resources
to benefit the Chesapeake Bay area;
``(6) remain cognizant of ongoing research, monitoring, and
management projects and assist in the dissemination of the
results and findings of those projects; and
``(7) submit a biennial report to the Congress and the
Secretary of Commerce with respect to the activities of the
Office and on the progress made in protecting and restoring the
living resources and habitat of the Chesapeake Bay, which
report shall include an action plan consisting of--
``(A) a list of recommended research, monitoring,
and data collection activities necessary to continue
implementation of the strategy described in paragraph
(2); and
``(B) proposals for--
``(i) continuing any new National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration activities in
the Chesapeake Bay; and
``(ii) the integration of those activities
with the activities of the partners in the
Chesapeake Bay Program to meet the commitments
of the Chesapeake 2000 agreement and subsequent
agreements.
``(c) Chesapeake Bay Fishery and Habitat Restoration Small
Watershed Grants Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Director of the Chesapeake Bay
Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(in this section referred to as the `Director'), in cooperation
with the Chesapeake Executive Council, shall carry out a
community-based fishery and habitat restoration small grants
and technical assistance program in the Chesapeake Bay
watershed.
``(2) Projects.--
``(A) Support.--The Director shall make grants
under this subsection to pay the Federal share of the
cost of projects that are carried out by entities
eligible under paragraph (3) for the restoration of
fisheries and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay.
``(B) Federal share.--The Federal share under
subparagraph (A) shall not exceed 75 percent.
``(C) Types of projects.--Projects for which grants
may be made under this subsection include--
``(i) the improvement of fish passageways;
``(ii) the creation of natural or
artificial reefs or substrata for habitats;
``(iii) the restoration of wetland or sea
grass;
``(iv) the production of oysters for
restoration projects; and
``(v) the prevention, identification, and
control of nonindigenous species.
``(3) Eligible entities.--The following entities are
eligible to receive grants under this subsection:
``(A) The government of a political subdivision of
a State in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the
government of the District of Columbia.
``(B) An organization in the Chesapeake Bay
watershed (such as an educational institution or a
community organization)--
``(i) that is described in section 501(c)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is
exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of
that Code; and
``(ii) that will administer such grants in
coordination with a government referred to in
subparagraph (A).
``(4) Additional requirements.--The Director may prescribe
any additional requirements, including procedures, that the
Director considers necessary to carry out the program under
this subsection.
``(d) Budget Line Item.--The Secretary of Commerce shall identify,
in the President's annual budget to the Congress, the funding request
for the Office.
``(e) Chesapeake Executive Council.--For purposes of this section,
`Chesapeake Executive Council' means the representatives from the
Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, the Environmental Protection Agency, the District of
Columbia, and the Chesapeake Bay Commission, who are signatories to the
Chesapeake Bay Agreement, and any future signatories to that Agreement.
``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Commerce for the Chesapeake Bay
Office $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act
(Public Law 98-210; 97 Stat. 1409) is amended by striking subsection
(e).
(c) Multiple Species Management Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Chesapeake Bay
Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
shall begin a 5-year study, in cooperation with the scientific
community of the Chesapeake Bay, appropriate State and
interstate resource management entities, and appropriate
Federal agencies--
(A) to determine and expand the understanding of
the role and response of living resources in the
Chesapeake Bay ecosystem; and
(B) to develop a multiple species management
strategy for the Chesapeake Bay.
(2) Required elements of study.--In order to improve the
understanding necessary for the development of the strategy
under paragraph (1)(B), the study shall--
(A) determine the current status and trends of fish
and shellfish that live in the Chesapeake Bay and its
tributaries and are selected for study;
(B) evaluate and assess interactions among the fish
and shellfish referred to in subparagraph (A) and other
living resources, with particular attention to the
impact of changes within and among trophic levels; and
(C) recommend management actions to optimize the
return of a healthy and balanced ecosystem for the
Chesapeake Bay.
Passed the House of Representatives April 4, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk. | Authorizes appropriations for the Chesapeake Bay Office (currently, the Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Resources Office) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through FY 2006 and revises the functions of such Office, including providing for a community-based fishery and habitat restoration small grants and technical assistance program. | {"src": "billsum_train", "title": "To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes."} | 2,018 | 79 | 0.582975 | 1.381872 | 0.87502 | 3.584906 | 33.641509 | 0.867925 |
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