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38 U.S.C. § 3315 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 3315. Licensure and certification tests
(a) In General.—
An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to payment for licensing or certification tests described in section 3452(b).
(b) Limitation on Amount.—
The amount payable under subsection (a) for a licensing or certification test may not exceed the lesser of—
(1) $2,000;
(2) the fee charged for the test; or
(3) the amount of entitlement available to the individual under this chapter at the time of payment for the test under this section.
(c) Charge Against Entitlement.—
The charge against an individual’s entitlement under this chapter for payment for a licensing or certification test shall be pro-rated based on the actual amount of the fee charged for the test relative to the rate for 1 month payable—
(1) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011, $1,460; or
(2) for an academic year beginning on any subsequent August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on August 1 under this subsection, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h).
(Added Pub. L. 110–252, title V, § 5003(a)(1), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2367; amended Pub. L. 111–377, title I, § 107(a), (b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4118; Pub. L. 115–48, title I, § 108(a), Aug. 16, 2017, 131 Stat. 978.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–48, in introductory provisions, substituted “shall be pro-rated based on the actual amount of the fee charged for the test relative to the rate for 1 month payable” for “shall be determined at the rate of one month (rounded to the nearest whole month) for each amount paid that equals”.
2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–377, § 107(a), substituted “licensing or certification tests” for “one licensing or certification test”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–377, § 107(b)(2), added par. (3).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–377, § 107(b)(1), amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any amount paid an individual under subsection (a) is in addition to any other educational assistance benefits provided the individual under this chapter.”
heading: Effective Date of 2017 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 115–48, title I, § 108(d), Aug. 16, 2017, 131 Stat. 978, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [probably should be “this section”, amending this section and sections 3315A and 3452 of this title] shall apply to a test taken on or after August 1, 2018.”
heading: Effective Date of 2011 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 111–377, title I, § 107(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4118, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and shall apply with respect to licensure and certification tests taken on or after that date.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Aug. 1, 2009, see section 5003(d) of Pub. L. 110–252, set out as an Effective Date of 2008 Amendment note under section 16163 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
38 U.S.C. § 3315A (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 3315A. National tests
(a) In General.—
An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to educational assistance for the following:
(1) A national test for admission to an institution of higher learning as described in the last sentence of section 3452(b).
(2) A national test providing an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning as so described.
(3) A national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning as so described.
(b) Amount.—
The amount of educational assistance payable under this chapter for a test described in subsection (a) is the lesser of—
(1) the fee charged for the test; or
(2) the amount of entitlement available to the individual under this chapter at the time of payment for the test under this section.
(c) Charge Against Entitlement.—
The number of months of entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for a test described in subsection (a) shall be pro-rated based on the actual amount of the fee charged for the test relative to the rate for 1 month payable—
(1) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011, $1,460; or
(2) for an academic year beginning on any subsequent August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on August 1 under this subsection, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h).
(Added Pub. L. 111–377, title I, § 108(a)(1), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4118; amended Pub. L. 115–48, title I, § 108(b), Aug. 16, 2017, 131 Stat. 978.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 115–48, § 108(b)(1), added par. (3).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–48, § 108(b)(2), in introductory provisions, substituted “shall be pro-rated based on the actual amount of the fee charged for the test relative to the rate for 1 month payable” for “shall be determined at the rate of one month (rounded to the nearest whole month) for each amount paid that equals”.
heading: Effective Date of 2017 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–48 applicable to a test taken on or after Aug. 1, 2018, see section 108(d) of Pub. L. 115–48, set out as a note under section 3315 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 111–377, title I, § 108(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4119, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and shall apply with respect to national tests taken on or after that date.”
26 U.S.C. § 1400E...1400J (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§§ 1400E to 1400J. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title IV, § 401(d)(5)(A), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1210]
text: Section 1400E, added Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title I, § 101(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–589; amended Pub. L. 108–357, title II, § 222(a), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1431; Pub. L. 109–135, title IV, § 412(rr)(1), Dec. 21, 2005, 119 Stat. 2640, related to designation of renewal communities.
text: Section 1400F, added Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title I, § 101(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–594; amended Pub. L. 108–311, title III, § 310(c)(2)(C), Oct. 4, 2004, 118 Stat. 1180; Pub. L. 109–432, div. A, title I, § 110(c)(2)(C), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 2940; Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title III, § 322(c)(2)(C), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3874, related to renewal community capital gain.
text: Section 1400G, added Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title I, § 101(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–596, related to renewal community business defined.
text: Section 1400H, added Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title I, § 101(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–596, related to renewal community employment credit.
text: Section 1400I, added Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title I, § 101(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–596, related to commercial revitalization deduction.
text: Section 1400J, added Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title I, § 101(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–598, related to increase in expensing under section 179.
heading: Savings Provision
text: Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title IV, § 401(d)(5)(C), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1210, provided that:
“The amendments made by this paragraph [amending sections 469 and 1397B of this title and repealing sections 1400E to 1400J of this title], shall not apply to—
“(i) in the case of the repeal of section 1400F of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, qualified community assets (as defined in such section, as in effect before its repeal) which were acquired by the taxpayer before January 1, 2010,
“(ii) in the case of the repeal section 1400H of such Code, wages paid or incurred before January 1, 2010,
“(iii) in the case of the repeal of section 1400I of such Code, qualified revitalization buildings (as defined in such section, as in effect before its repeal) which were placed in service before January 1, 2010, and
“(iv) in the case of the repeal of section 1400J of such Code, property acquired before January 1, 2010.”
For provisions that nothing in repeal by Pub. L. 115–141 be construed to affect treatment of certain transactions occurring, property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit taken into account prior to Mar. 23, 2018, for purposes of determining liability for tax for periods ending after Mar. 23, 2018, see section 401(e) of Pub. L. 115–141, set out as a note under section 23 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 418a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 418a. Voluntary agreements for coverage of Indian tribal council members
(a) Purpose of agreement
(1) The Commissioner of Social Security shall, at the request of any Indian tribe, enter into an agreement with such Indian tribe for the purpose of extending the insurance system established by this subchapter to services performed by individuals as members of such Indian tribe’s tribal council. Any agreement with an Indian tribe under this section applies to all members of the tribal council, and shall include all services performed by individuals in their capacity as council members.
(2) Notwithstanding section 410(a) of this title, for the purposes of this subchapter, the term “employment” includes any service included under an agreement entered into under this section.
(b) Definitions
For the purposes of this section:
(1) The term “member” means, with respect to a tribal council, an individual appointed or elected to serve as a member or the head of the tribal council.
(2) The term “tribal council” means the appointed or elected governing body of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
(c) Effective date of agreement
(1) Any agreement under this section shall be effective with respect to services performed after an effective date specified in such agreement, provided that such date may not be earlier than the first day of the next calendar month after the month in which the agreement is executed by both parties.
(2) At the request of the Indian tribe at the time of the agreement, such agreement may apply with respect to services performed before such effective date for which there were timely paid in good faith (and not subsequently refunded) to the Secretary of the Treasury amounts equivalent to the sum of the taxes which would have been imposed by sections 3101 and 3111 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 had such services constituted employment for purposes of chapter 21 of such Code. No agreement under this section may require payment to be made after the effective date specified in such agreement of any taxes with respect to services performed before such effective date.
(d) Duration of agreement
No agreement under this section may be terminated on or after the effective date of the agreement.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title II, § 218A, as added Pub. L. 115–243, § 2(a), Sept. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 2894.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
heading: Construction
text: Nothing in enactment of this section by Pub. L. 115–243 to be construed to affect application of any Federal income tax withholding requirements under Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 115–243, set out as a Construction of 2018 Amendment note under section 3121 of Title 26.
2 U.S.C. § 1821 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1821. Small purchase contracting authority
(a) In general
To promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens, the Architect of the Capitol is granted authority to utilize special simplified procedures for purchases of property and services the aggregate amount of which does not exceed $250,000. Notwithstanding any other provision of law—
(1) section 6101 of title 41 shall apply with respect to purchases and contracts for the Architect of the Capitol as if the reference to “$25,000” in paragraph (1) of such section were a reference to “$100,000”; and
(2) the Architect may procure services, equipment, and construction for security related projects in the most efficient manner he determines appropriate.
(b) Effective date
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1201, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 372; Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 133(a), Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2936.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a)(1), “section 6101 of title 41” substituted for “section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 5)” on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, which is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 107–68, title I, § 131, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 581.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–244, which directed amendment of “2 U.S.C. 1821” by inserting “To promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens, the Architect of the Capitol is granted authority to utilize special simplified procedures for purchases of property and services the aggregate amount of which does not exceed $250,000.” before “Notwithstanding any other provision” in introductory provisions, was executed by making the amendment to section 1201(a) of Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, which is classified to this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 133(b), Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2936, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
2 U.S.C. § 1835 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1835. Interagency details
(a) Authorizing details of employees under joint agency agreements
In addition to any other authority relating to the detail of employees, the Architect of the Capitol and the head of any other department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government may enter into a joint agency agreement under which—
(1) employees of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (including employees of the United States Botanic Garden) may be detailed to such department, agency, or instrumentality on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis; and
(2) employees of such department, agency, or instrumentality may be detailed to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis.
(b) Duration
The detail of an employee under a joint agency agreement under this section shall be for such duration as may be provided in the agreement, except that in the case of a detail made on a non-reimbursable basis, the duration of the detail may not exceed one year unless the Architect of the Capitol and the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality involved each determine that an extension of the detail of the employee is in the public interest.
(c) No effect on appropriations of recipient of non-reimbursable detail
For purposes of any law, rule, or regulation, the detail of an employee on a non-reimbursable basis under a joint agency agreement under this section for a fiscal year shall not be treated as an increase or modification of the appropriation for the fiscal year of the office to whom the employee is detailed.
(d) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 134, Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2936.)
2 U.S.C. § 1865 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1865. Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds Account
(a) Establishment
There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States an account for the Architect of the Capitol to be known as “Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds” (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “account”).
(b) Use of funds
Funds in the account shall be used by the Architect of the Capitol for all necessary expenses for—
(1) resilience and security programs of the Architect of the Capitol; and
(2) the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings, grounds, and security enhancements for facilities of the United States Capitol Police and for other facilities associated with such resilience and security programs at any location.
(c) Approval of transfers of appropriations from Legislative Branch agencies
(1) For carrying out the purposes of the account, the Architect of the Capitol may receive transfers of appropriations from any agency of the Legislative Branch upon the approval of—
(A) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, in the case of a transfer from an office of the House of Representatives;
(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, in the case of a transfer from an office of the Senate; or
(C) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, in the case of a transfer from any other office of the Government.
(2) Amounts transferred under this subsection shall be merged with the account and made available under this section.
(3) This subsection shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(d) Effective date; transfer of funds
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year. Any amounts provided to the Architect of the Capitol prior to August 2, 2002, for the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings of the United States Capitol Police during fiscal year 2002 shall be transferred to the account.
(Pub. L. 107–206, title I, § 906, Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 877; Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 132, Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2936.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 166l of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 115–244 added subsec. (c), redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d), and amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (b) read as follows: “Funds in the account shall be used by the Architect of the Capitol for all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings and grounds of the United States Capitol Police.”
2 U.S.C. § 1873 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1873. Acceptance of travel expenses from non-Federal sources
(a) Permitting acceptance of expenses
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol may accept payment or authorize an employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to accept payment on the Office’s behalf from non-Federal sources for travel, subsistence, and related expenses with respect to attendance of the employee (or the spouse of such employee) at any meeting or similar function relating to the employee’s official duties. Any cash payment so accepted shall be credited to the appropriation applicable to such expenses. In the case of a payment in kind so accepted, a pro rata reduction shall be made in any entitlement of the employee to payment from the Government for such expenses.
(b) Prohibiting acceptance from other sources
Except as provided in this section or section 7342 of title 5, the Office or an employee of the Office may not accept payment for expenses referred to in subsection (a). An employee who accepts any payment in violation of the preceding sentence—
(1) may be required, in addition to any penalty provided by law, to repay, for deposit in the general fund of the Treasury, an amount equal to the amount of the payment so accepted; and
(2) in the case of a repayment under paragraph (1), shall not be entitled to any payment from the Government for such expenses.
(c) Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 135, Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2937.)
2 U.S.C. § 5125 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 5125. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 118, Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2930
text: Section, Pub. L. 91–665, ch. VIII, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1989; Pub. L. 93–532, § 1, Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1723; Pub. L. 99–225, Dec. 28, 1985, 99 Stat. 1743, related to the right of every former Speaker to retain an office furnished and maintained by the Government in an appropriate condition.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 118(c), Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2930, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [repealing this section and sections 5126 to 5129 of this title] shall apply with respect to any individual who serves as a Representative in Congress during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress or any succeeding Congress.”
2 U.S.C. § 5126...5129 (THE CONGRESS)
§§ 5126 to 5129. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 118(a), Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2930
text: Section 5126, Pub. L. 91–665, ch. VIII, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1989; Pub. L. 93–532, § 1(a), Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1723; Pub. L. 99–151, title I, § 102(b), Nov. 13, 1985, 99 Stat. 797; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 203(2), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1725, provided for an allowance for former Speaker for payment of office and other administrative expenses.
text: Section 5127, Pub. L. 91–665, ch. VIII, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1989; Pub. L. 93–532, § 1(a), Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1723, related to franked mail and printing privileges of former Speaker.
text: Section 5128, Pub. L. 91–665, ch. VIII, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1989; Pub. L. 93–532, § 1(a), Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1723; Pub. L. 95–94, title I, § 115, Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 668; Pub. L. 99–151, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1985, 99 Stat. 797; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 203(3), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1725; Pub. L. 108–447, div. G, title I, § 110, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3177; Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, § 105, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2225, provided for Staff assistance to a former Speaker for administration and compensation and status of staff.
text: Section 5129, Pub. L. 103–69, title I, § 101A(a), Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 699, provided that the entitlements of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives under sections 5125 to 5129 of this title would be available for 5 years.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–244 applicable with respect to any individual who serves as a Representative in Congress during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress or any succeeding Congress, see section 118(c) of Pub. L. 115–244, set out as a note under section 5125 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 5322a (THE CONGRESS)
§ 5322a. Allowance for compensation of interns in member offices
(a) Establishment of allowance
There is established for the House of Representatives an allowance which shall be available for the compensation of interns who serve in the offices of Members of the House of Representatives.
(b) Cap on amount available per office
An office of a Member of the House of Representatives may not use more than $20,000 of the allowance under this section during any calendar year.
(c) Benefit exclusion
Section 5321(b) of this title shall apply with respect to an intern who is compensated under the allowance under this section in the same manner as such section applies with respect to an intern who is compensated under the Members’ Representational Allowance.
(d) No effect on payment of interns under members’ representational allowance
Nothing in this section may be construed to affect the use of the Members’ Representational Allowance for the compensation of interns, as provided under section 5321 of this title.
(e) Definitions
In this section—
(1) the term “intern” has the meaning given such term in section 5321(c)(2) of this title; and
(2) the term “Member of the House of Representatives” means a Representative in, or a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,800,000 for fiscal year 2019.
(Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 120, Sept. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 2931.)