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15 U.S.C. § 9030 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9030. Waiver of the 7-day waiting period for benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act
(a) No waiting week
With respect to any registration period beginning after March 27, 2020, and ending on or before March 14, 2021, subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (B)(ii) of section 2(a)(1) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(a)(1)) shall not apply.
(b) Operating instructions and regulations
The Railroad Retirement Board may prescribe any operating instructions or regulations necessary to carry out this section.
(c) Funding
Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated $50,000,000 to cover the costs of additional benefits payable due to the application of subsection (a). Upon the exhaustion of the funds appropriated under this subsection, subsection (a) shall no longer apply with respect to any registration period beginning after the date of exhaustion of funds.
(d) Definition of registration period
For purposes of this section, the term “registration period” has the meaning given such term under section 1 of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 351).
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2112, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 333; Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 234(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1958.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “March 14, 2021” for “December 31, 2020”.
heading: Regulations
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 234(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1959, provided that: “The Railroad Retirement Board may prescribe any operating instructions or regulations necessary to carry out this section [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section].”
heading: Clarification on Authority To Use Funds
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 234(c), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1959, provided that: “Funds appropriated under section 2112(c) of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9030(c)) shall be available to cover the cost of additional benefits payable due to section 2112(a) of such Act [15 U.S.C. 9030(a)] by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] as well as to cover the cost of such benefits payable due to such section 2112(a) as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2020].”
15 U.S.C. § 9031 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9031. Funding for the DOL Office of Inspector General for oversight of unemployment provisions
There are appropriated, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Labor, $25,000,000 to carry out audits, investigations, and other oversight activities authorized under the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) that are related to the provisions of, and amendments made by, this subtitle, to remain available without fiscal year limitation.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2115, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 334.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Inspector General Act of 1978, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–452, Oct. 12, 1978, 92 Stat. 1101, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§ 2101 et seq.) of title II of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 313, known as the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9032 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9032. Implementation
(a) Non-application of the Paperwork Reduction Act
Chapter 35 of title 44 (commonly referred to as the “Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995”),1 shall not apply to the provisions of, and the amendments made by, this subtitle.
(b) Operating instructions or other guidance
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Labor may issue any operating instructions or other guidance necessary to carry out the provisions of, or the amendments made by, this subtitle.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2116, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 335.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§ 2101 et seq.) of title II of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 313, known as the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9033 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9033. Return to work reporting
Each State participating in an agreement under any of the preceding sections of this subtitle shall have in effect a method to address any circumstances in which, during any period during which such agreement is in effect, claimants of unemployment compensation refuse to return to work or to accept an offer of suitable work without good cause. Such method shall include the following:
(1) A reporting method for employers, such as through a phone line, email, or online portal, to notify the State agency when an individual refuses an offer of employment.
(2) A plain-language notice provided to such claimants about State return to work laws, rights to refuse to return to work or to refuse suitable work, including what constitutes suitable work, and a claimant’s right to refuse work that poses a risk to the claimant’s health or safety, and information on contesting the denial of a claim that has been denied due to a report by an employer that the claimant refused to return to work or refused suitable work.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2117, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 251(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1961.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§ 2101 et seq.) of title II of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 313, known as the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 251(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1961, provided that: “The requirements imposed by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect 30 days from the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2020].”
15 U.S.C. § 9052 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9052. Optional temporary relief from current expected credit losses
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Appropriate Federal banking agency
The term “appropriate Federal banking agency”—
(A) has the meaning given the term in section 1813 of title 12; and
(B) includes the National Credit Union Administration.
(2) Insured depository institution
The term “insured depository institution”—
(A) has the meaning given the term in section 1813 of title 12; and
(B) includes a credit union.
(b) Temporary relief from CECL standards
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no insured depository institution, bank holding company, or any affiliate thereof shall be required to comply with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update No. 2016–13 (“Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”), including the current expected credit losses methodology for estimating allowances for credit losses, during the period beginning on March 27, 2020 and ending on the earlier of—
(1) the first day of the fiscal year of the insured depository institution, bank holding company, or any affiliate thereof that begins after the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak declared by the President on March 13, 2020 under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) terminates; or
(2) January 1, 2022.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title IV, § 4014, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 480; Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title V, § 540(a)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2090.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Emergencies Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 94–412, Sept. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1255, which is classified principally to chapter 34 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 50 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–260, § 540(a)(1)(A), inserted “the first day of the fiscal year of the insured depository institution, bank holding company, or any affiliate thereof that begins after” before “the date”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–260, § 540(a)(1)(B), substituted “January 1, 2022” for “December 31, 2020”.
15 U.S.C. § 9071 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9071. Definitions
Unless otherwise specified, the terms in section 40102(a) of title 49 shall apply to this part, except that—
(1) the term “airline catering employee” means an employee who performs airline catering services;
(2) the term “airline catering services” means preparation, assembly, or both, of food, beverages, provisions and related supplies for delivery, and the delivery of such items, directly to aircraft or to a location on or near airport property for subsequent delivery to aircraft;
(3) the term “contractor” means—
(A) a person that performs, under contract with a passenger air carrier conducting operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations—
(i) catering functions; or
(ii) functions on the property of an airport that are directly related to the air transportation of persons, property, or mail, including but not limited to the loading and unloading of property on aircraft; assistance to passengers under part 382 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; security; airport ticketing and check-in functions; ground-handling of aircraft; or aircraft cleaning and sanitization functions and waste removal; or
(B) a subcontractor that performs such functions;
(4) the term “employee” means an individual, other than a corporate officer, who is employed by an air carrier or a contractor;
(5) the term “recall” means the dispatch of a notice by a contractor, via mail, courier, or electronic mail, to an involuntarily furloughed employee notifying the employee that—
(A) the employee must, within a specified period of time that is not less than 14 days, elect either—
(i) to return to employment or bypass return to employment in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement, company policy; or
(ii) to permanently separate from employment with the contractor; and
(B) failure to respond within such time period specified will be deemed to be an election under subparagraph (A)(ii); and
(6) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title IV, § 4111, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 497; Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title IV, § 412(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2061.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pars. (5), (6). Pub. L. 116–260 added par. (5) and redesignated former par. (5) as (6).
15 U.S.C. § 9091 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9091. Definitions
Unless otherwise specified, the definitions in section 40102(a) of title 49 shall apply to this part, except that in this part—
(1) the term “catering functions” means preparation, assembly, or both, of food, beverages, provisions and related supplies for delivery, and the delivery of such items, directly to aircraft or to a location on or near airport property for subsequent delivery to aircraft;
(2) the term “contractor” means—
(A) a person that performs, under contract with a passenger air carrier conducting operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations—
(i) catering functions; or
(ii) functions on the property of an airport that are directly related to the air transportation of persons, property, or mail, including, but not limited to, the loading and unloading of property on aircraft, assistance to passengers under part 382 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, security, airport ticketing and check-in functions, ground-handling of aircraft, or aircraft cleaning and sanitization functions and waste removal; or
(B) a subcontractor that performs such functions;
(3) the term “employee” means an individual, other than a corporate officer, who is employed by an air carrier or a contractor;
(4) the term “recall” means the dispatch of a notice by a passenger air carrier or a contractor, via mail, courier, or electronic mail, to an involuntarily furloughed employee notifying the employee that—
(A) the employee must, within a specified period of time, elect either—
(i) to return to employment or bypass return to employment, in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement, company policy; or
(ii) to permanently separate from employment with the passenger air carrier or contractor; and
(B) failure to respond within such time period specified shall be considered an election under subparagraph (A)(ii);
(5) the term “returning employee” means an involuntarily furloughed employee who has elected to return to employment pursuant to a recall notice; and
(6) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title IV, § 401, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2052.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 401–412) of title IV of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2052, which enacted this part and amended sections 9041, 9071, and 9074 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9092 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9092. Pandemic relief for aviation workers
(a) Financial assistance for employee wages, salaries, and benefits
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to preserve aviation jobs and compensate air carrier industry workers, the Secretary shall provide financial assistance that shall exclusively be used for the continuation of payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits to—
(1) passenger air carriers, in an aggregate amount up to $15,000,000,000; and
(2) contractors, in an aggregate amount up to $1,000,000,000.
(b) Administrative expenses
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may use funds made available under section 9072(b) of this title for costs and administrative expenses associated with providing financial assistance under this part.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title IV, § 402, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2053.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 401–412) of title IV of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2052, which enacted this part and amended sections 9041, 9071, and 9074 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9095 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9095. Protection of collective bargaining agreements
(a) In general
Neither the Secretary, nor any other actor, department, or agency of the Federal Government, shall condition the issuance of financial assistance under this part on a passenger air carrier’s or contractor’s implementation of measures to enter into negotiations with the certified bargaining representative of a craft or class of employees of the passenger air carrier or contractor under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) or the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), regarding pay or other terms and conditions of employment.
(b) Passenger air carrier period of effect
With respect to any passenger air carrier to which financial assistance is provided under this part, this section shall be in effect with respect to the passenger air carrier for the period beginning on the date on which the passenger air carrier is first issued such financial assistance and ending on March 31, 2021.
(c) Contractor period of effect
With respect to any contractor to which financial assistance is provided under this part, this section shall be in effect with respect to the contractor beginning on the date on which the contractor is first issued such financial assistance and ending on March 31, 2021, or until the date on which all funds are expended, whichever is later.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title IV, § 405, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2057.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 401–412) of title IV of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2052, which enacted this part and amended sections 9041, 9071, and 9074 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables.
The Railway Labor Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act May 20, 1926, ch. 347, 44 Stat. 577, which is classified principally to chapter 8 (§ 151 et seq.) of Title 45, Railroads. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 151 of Title 45 and Tables.
The National Labor Relations Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act July 5, 1935, ch. 372, 49 Stat. 449, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 151 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 167 of Title 29 and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9096 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9096. Limitation on certain employee compensation
(a) In general
The Secretary may only provide financial assistance under this part to a passenger air carrier or contractor after such carrier or contractor enters into an agreement with the Secretary that provides that, during the 2-year period beginning October 1, 2020, and ending October 1, 2022—
(1) no officer or employee of the passenger air carrier or contractor whose total compensation exceeded $425,000 in calendar year 2019 (other than an employee whose compensation is determined through an existing collective bargaining agreement entered into prior to December 27, 2020) will receive from the passenger air carrier or contractor—
(A) total compensation that exceeds, during any 12 consecutive months of such 2-year period, the total compensation received by the officer or employee from the passenger air carrier or contractor in calendar year 2019; or
(B) severance pay or other benefits upon termination of employment with the passenger air carrier or contractor which exceeds twice the maximum total compensation received by the officer or employee from the passenger air carrier or contractor in calendar year 2019; and
(2) no officer or employee of the passenger air carrier or contractor whose total compensation exceeded $3,000,000 in calendar year 2019 may receive during any 12 consecutive months of such period total compensation in excess of the sum of—
(A) $3,000,000; and
(B) 50 percent of the excess over $3,000,000 of the total compensation received by the officer or employee from the passenger air carrier or contractor in calendar year 2019.
(b) Total compensation defined
In this section, the term “total compensation” includes salary, bonuses, awards of stock, and other financial benefits provided by a passenger air carrier or contractor to an officer or employee of the passenger air carrier or contractor.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title IV, § 406, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2057.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 401–412) of title IV of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2052, which enacted this part and amended sections 9041, 9071, and 9074 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 9097 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 9097. Minimum air service guarantees
(a) In general
The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to require, to the extent reasonable and practicable, an air carrier provided financial assistance under this part to maintain scheduled air transportation, as the Secretary of Transportation determines necessary, to ensure services to any point served by that air carrier before March 1, 2020.
(b) Required considerations
When considering whether to exercise the authority provided by this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall take into consideration the air transportation needs of small and remote communities, the need to maintain well-functioning health care supply chains, including medical devices and supplies, and pharmaceutical supply chains.
(c) Sunset
The authority provided under this section shall terminate on March 1, 2022, and any requirements issued by the Secretary of Transportation under this section shall cease to apply after that date.
(d) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that, when implementing this section, the Secretary of Transportation should take into consideration the following:
(1) A number of airports and communities have lost air service as a result of consolidated operations by covered air carriers, as permitted by the Department of Transportation, including smaller airports that are located near larger airports.
(2) Airports covering common points, as determined by the Department of Transportation, do not align with the grouping commonly used by many air carriers, other Federal agencies, and distribution channels used by consumers to purchase air travel.
(3) The demographic, geographic, economic, and other characteristics of an area and affected communities when determining whether consolidated operations at a single airport effectively serve the needs of the point.
(4) Maintaining a robust air transportation system, including maintaining air service to airports throughout the United States, plays an important role in the effective distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.
(5) The objections from community respondents on whether a specific airport should or should not be included in a consolidated point, including those objections noting the importance of the required considerations set forth in subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title IV, § 407, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2058.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 401–412) of title IV of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2052, which enacted this part and amended sections 9041, 9071, and 9074 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables.