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S.4404

Armed Forces and National Security

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

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

HARD ROCK Act of 2022

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

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

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

IA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.3656

Health

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

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

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

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

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa

R

AK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.R.7419

Crime and Law Enforcement

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

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

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

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

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

Rep. Costa, Jim

D

CA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.R.2692

Government Operations and Politics

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

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

Ban Corporate PACs Act

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

Ban Corporate PACs Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.R.3663

Labor and Employment

"Apprenticeships to College Act\nThis bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into an interag(...TRUNCATED)

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Apprenticeships to College Act

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium.

Apprenticeships to College Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

"This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into an interagency agreement with the Departme(...TRUNCATED)

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S.2440

Public Lands and Natural Resources

"This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest(...TRUNCATED)

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"Official Titles - Senate\nOfficial Title as Introduced\nA bill to require the Secretary of Agricult(...TRUNCATED)

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr.

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ME

"This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest(...TRUNCATED)

"To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest invento(...TRUNCATED)

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"To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest invento(...TRUNCATED)

"To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest invento(...TRUNCATED)

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"To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest invento(...TRUNCATED)

S.3111

Energy

"Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021\nThis bill supports infrastructure for hydrogen-derived fuels, inclu(...TRUNCATED)

"To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to \nsupport hydrogen-fueled equipm(...TRUNCATED)

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021

"A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled e(...TRUNCATED)

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

"This bill supports infrastructure for hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in th(...TRUNCATED)

"SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZA(...TRUNCATED)

"This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PR(...TRUNCATED)

"Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congres(...TRUNCATED)

"Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congres(...TRUNCATED)

"To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipmen(...TRUNCATED)

"To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipmen(...TRUNCATED)

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H.R.6086

Energy

"Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act or the PILLR Act\nThis bill requires the Department of the Int(...TRUNCATED)

"To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost \n revenue for any year dur(...TRUNCATED)

Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act

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PILLR Act Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act

Rep. Cheney, Liz

R

WY

"This bill requires the Department of the Interior to compensate, using federal mineral royalties, s(...TRUNCATED)

"To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during w(...TRUNCATED)

"To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during w(...TRUNCATED)

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S.1937

Armed Forces and National Security

"Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021 or the DOULA for VA Act o(...TRUNCATED)

"To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot \n program to furnish(...TRUNCATED)

DOULA for VA Act of 2021

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Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

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H.R.8164

Armed Forces and National Security

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Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022

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Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022

Rep. Peters, Scott H.

D

CA

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