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USA Civics Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the American History for Freedom grant program. The bill renames the program as the American Civics and History Education Program. The bill authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) at least once every three years to establish or strengthen academic programs to promote American political thought and history and the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. Currently, these grants are awarded to IHEs for three years and are focused on traditional American history and the history and achievements of Western civilization. IHEs may use grants to support additional activities, such as collaborating with federal or state humanities programs and using open educational resources.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USA Civics Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. USA CIVICS ACT. Section 805 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161e) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``history for freedom'' and inserting ``civics and history education program''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''; (B) by striking ``the Secretary is authorized to award three-year grants, on a competitive basis,'' and inserting ``the Secretary is authorized to award grants, at the Secretary's discretion but not less frequently than once every 3 years and on a competitive basis,''; (C) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) American political thought and history;''; and (D) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally.''; (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as defined in section 101.'' and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section.''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry.''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States.''; (4) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``traditional'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, which may include the creation or use of open educational resources'' after ``subsection (e)(1)(B)''; (5) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) increase access to quality programming that expands knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization'' and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, or the means of participation in political and civic life.''; (6) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Required use of funds.--Funds provided under this section shall be used-- ``(A) for collaboration with local educational agencies for the purpose of providing elementary school and secondary school teachers an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally; and ``(B) to carry out one or more of the following: ``(i) Establishing or strengthening academic programs or centers focused on American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, which may include-- ``(I) design and implementation of programs of study, courses, lecture series, seminars, and symposia; ``(II) development, publication, and dissemination of instructional materials; ``(III) research; ``(IV) support for faculty teaching in undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate programs; or ``(V) support for graduate and postgraduate fellowships, if applicable. ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. ``(2) Allowable uses of funds.--Funds provided under this section may be used to support-- ``(A) collaboration with entities such as-- ``(i) nonprofit organizations whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section, for assistance in carrying out activities described under subsection (a); and ``(ii) Federal or State humanities programs, which may include those funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities; and ``(B) the creation and use of open educational resources on American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally.''; (7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''. <all>

USA Civics Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program.

USA Civics Act of 2022

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the American History for Freedom grant program. The bill renames the program as the American Civics and History Education Program. The bill authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) at least once every three years to establish or strengthen academic programs to promote American political thought and history and the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. Currently, these grants are awarded to IHEs for three years and are focused on traditional American history and the history and achievements of Western civilization. IHEs may use grants to support additional activities, such as collaborating with federal or state humanities programs and using open educational resources.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USA Civics Act of 2022''. SEC. 1161e) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``history for freedom'' and inserting ``civics and history education program''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''; (B) by striking ``the Secretary is authorized to award three-year grants, on a competitive basis,'' and inserting ``the Secretary is authorized to award grants, at the Secretary's discretion but not less frequently than once every 3 years and on a competitive basis,''; (C) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) American political thought and history;''; and (D) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (4) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``traditional'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, which may include the creation or use of open educational resources'' after ``subsection (e)(1)(B)''; (5) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) increase access to quality programming that expands knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization'' and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, or the means of participation in political and civic life. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. 1161e) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``history for freedom'' and inserting ``civics and history education program''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''; (B) by striking ``the Secretary is authorized to award three-year grants, on a competitive basis,'' and inserting ``the Secretary is authorized to award grants, at the Secretary's discretion but not less frequently than once every 3 years and on a competitive basis,''; (C) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) American political thought and history;''; and (D) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (4) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``traditional'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, which may include the creation or use of open educational resources'' after ``subsection (e)(1)(B)''; (5) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) increase access to quality programming that expands knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization'' and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, or the means of participation in political and civic life. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USA Civics Act of 2022''. SEC. Section 805 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161e) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``history for freedom'' and inserting ``civics and history education program''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''; (B) by striking ``the Secretary is authorized to award three-year grants, on a competitive basis,'' and inserting ``the Secretary is authorized to award grants, at the Secretary's discretion but not less frequently than once every 3 years and on a competitive basis,''; (C) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) American political thought and history;''; and (D) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States. ''; (4) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``traditional'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, which may include the creation or use of open educational resources'' after ``subsection (e)(1)(B)''; (5) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) increase access to quality programming that expands knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization'' and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, or the means of participation in political and civic life. ''; (6) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Required use of funds.--Funds provided under this section shall be used-- ``(A) for collaboration with local educational agencies for the purpose of providing elementary school and secondary school teachers an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally; and ``(B) to carry out one or more of the following: ``(i) Establishing or strengthening academic programs or centers focused on American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, which may include-- ``(I) design and implementation of programs of study, courses, lecture series, seminars, and symposia; ``(II) development, publication, and dissemination of instructional materials; ``(III) research; ``(IV) support for faculty teaching in undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate programs; or ``(V) support for graduate and postgraduate fellowships, if applicable. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. ''; (7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USA Civics Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. USA CIVICS ACT. Section 805 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161e) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``history for freedom'' and inserting ``civics and history education program''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''; (B) by striking ``the Secretary is authorized to award three-year grants, on a competitive basis,'' and inserting ``the Secretary is authorized to award grants, at the Secretary's discretion but not less frequently than once every 3 years and on a competitive basis,''; (C) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) American political thought and history;''; and (D) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally.''; (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as defined in section 101.'' and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section.''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry.''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States.''; (4) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``traditional'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, which may include the creation or use of open educational resources'' after ``subsection (e)(1)(B)''; (5) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) increase access to quality programming that expands knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally;''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization'' and inserting ``American political thought and history, free institutions, the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, or the means of participation in political and civic life.''; (6) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Required use of funds.--Funds provided under this section shall be used-- ``(A) for collaboration with local educational agencies for the purpose of providing elementary school and secondary school teachers an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally; and ``(B) to carry out one or more of the following: ``(i) Establishing or strengthening academic programs or centers focused on American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally, which may include-- ``(I) design and implementation of programs of study, courses, lecture series, seminars, and symposia; ``(II) development, publication, and dissemination of instructional materials; ``(III) research; ``(IV) support for faculty teaching in undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate programs; or ``(V) support for graduate and postgraduate fellowships, if applicable. ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. ``(2) Allowable uses of funds.--Funds provided under this section may be used to support-- ``(A) collaboration with entities such as-- ``(i) nonprofit organizations whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section, for assistance in carrying out activities described under subsection (a); and ``(ii) Federal or State humanities programs, which may include those funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities; and ``(B) the creation and use of open educational resources on American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally.''; (7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States. ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States. ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States. ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States. ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a civics and history education program. and inserting ``, or a partnership that includes an institution of higher education and one or more nonprofit organizations, whose missions and demonstrated expertise are consistent with the purpose of this section. ''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that emerged'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``founded on the principles of representative democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. ''; and (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) American political thought and history.--The term `American political thought and history' means-- ``(A) the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, social, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and ``(B) the key episodes, turning points, texts, and figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, social, and economic history of the United States. ``(ii) For teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding American political thought and history, free institutions, or the impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally. ``(iii) To conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated-- ``(I) to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(II) to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); ``(III) to faculty; ``(IV) to local educational agencies; and ``(V) within the local community. 7) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (8) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (7), by striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2022''; and (9) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to prescribe an American political thought and history curriculum.''.

H.R.96

Public Lands and Natural Resources

COVID-19 National Memorial Act This bill provides for the establishment of a memorial at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped the nation to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also establishes the COVID-19 National Memorial Commission to (1) submit to the Department of the Interior and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial; (2) advise Interior on the boundaries of the memorial site; (3) advise Interior in the development of a management plan for the memorial site; and (4) provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, 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 ``COVID-19 National Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. MEMORIAL. There is established a memorial located at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped. SEC. 3. ADVISORY COMMISSION. (a) Establishment.--There is established a commission to be known as the ``COVID-19 National Memorial Commission'' (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Commission''). (b) Membership.--The Commission shall consist of 15 members, including the Director of the National Park Service, or the Director's designee, and 14 members appointed by the Secretary. (c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. (d) Chair.--The members of the Commission shall select the Chair of the Commission. (e) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers if a quorum is present, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings). (g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. (h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. (i) Duties.--The duties of the Commission shall be to-- (1) not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Secretary and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial; (2) advise the Secretary on the boundaries of the memorial site; (3) advise the Secretary in the development of a management plan for the memorial site; (4) consult and coordinate closely with the State of New York, New York City, the Bronx Borough, and other interested parties; and (5) provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial. (j) Powers.--The Commission may-- (1) make such expenditures for services and materials for the purpose of carrying out this Act as the Commission considers advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for that purpose; (2) subject to approval by the Secretary, solicit and accept donations of funds and gifts, personal property, supplies, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private or public entities to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of the memorial; (3) hold hearings, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise; (4) do such other things as are necessary to carry out this Act; and (5) by a vote of the majority of the Commission, delegate such of its duties as it determines appropriate to employees of the National Park Service. (k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. SEC. 4. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. The Secretary is authorized to-- (1) provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives; (2) consult and assist the Commission in providing information, interpretation, and the conduct of oral history interviews; (3) provide assistance in conducting public meetings and forums held by the Commission; (4) provide project management assistance to the Commission for planning, design, and construction activities; (5) provide programming and design assistance to the Commission for possible memorial exhibits, collections, or activities; (6) provide staff assistance and support to the Commission; (7) participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the memorial, to accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the memorial, and to construct the memorial; (8) acquire from willing sellers the land or interests in land for the memorial site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange; and (9) to administer the memorial as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this Act and with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. <all>

COVID–19 National Memorial Act

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 National Memorial Act

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano

D

NY

This bill provides for the establishment of a memorial at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped the nation to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also establishes the COVID-19 National Memorial Commission to (1) submit to the Department of the Interior and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial; (2) advise Interior on the boundaries of the memorial site; (3) advise Interior in the development of a management plan for the memorial site; and (4) provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 National Memorial Act''. 2. MEMORIAL. There is established a memorial located at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped. 3. ADVISORY COMMISSION. (c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. (d) Chair.--The members of the Commission shall select the Chair of the Commission. (e) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers if a quorum is present, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings). (g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. (j) Powers.--The Commission may-- (1) make such expenditures for services and materials for the purpose of carrying out this Act as the Commission considers advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for that purpose; (2) subject to approval by the Secretary, solicit and accept donations of funds and gifts, personal property, supplies, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private or public entities to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of the memorial; (3) hold hearings, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise; (4) do such other things as are necessary to carry out this Act; and (5) by a vote of the majority of the Commission, delegate such of its duties as it determines appropriate to employees of the National Park Service. SEC. 4. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. The Secretary is authorized to-- (1) provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives; (2) consult and assist the Commission in providing information, interpretation, and the conduct of oral history interviews; (3) provide assistance in conducting public meetings and forums held by the Commission; (4) provide project management assistance to the Commission for planning, design, and construction activities; (5) provide programming and design assistance to the Commission for possible memorial exhibits, collections, or activities; (6) provide staff assistance and support to the Commission; (7) participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the memorial, to accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the memorial, and to construct the memorial; (8) acquire from willing sellers the land or interests in land for the memorial site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange; and (9) to administer the memorial as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this Act and with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.

This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 National Memorial Act''. 2. MEMORIAL. There is established a memorial located at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped. 3. ADVISORY COMMISSION. (c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings). (g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. SEC. 4. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. The Secretary is authorized to-- (1) provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives; (2) consult and assist the Commission in providing information, interpretation, and the conduct of oral history interviews; (3) provide assistance in conducting public meetings and forums held by the Commission; (4) provide project management assistance to the Commission for planning, design, and construction activities; (5) provide programming and design assistance to the Commission for possible memorial exhibits, collections, or activities; (6) provide staff assistance and support to the Commission; (7) participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the memorial, to accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the memorial, and to construct the memorial; (8) acquire from willing sellers the land or interests in land for the memorial site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange; and (9) to administer the memorial as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this Act and with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, 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 ``COVID-19 National Memorial Act''. 2. MEMORIAL. There is established a memorial located at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped. 3. ADVISORY COMMISSION. (b) Membership.--The Commission shall consist of 15 members, including the Director of the National Park Service, or the Director's designee, and 14 members appointed by the Secretary. (c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. (d) Chair.--The members of the Commission shall select the Chair of the Commission. (e) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers if a quorum is present, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings). (g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. (h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. (i) Duties.--The duties of the Commission shall be to-- (1) not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Secretary and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial; (2) advise the Secretary on the boundaries of the memorial site; (3) advise the Secretary in the development of a management plan for the memorial site; (4) consult and coordinate closely with the State of New York, New York City, the Bronx Borough, and other interested parties; and (5) provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial. (j) Powers.--The Commission may-- (1) make such expenditures for services and materials for the purpose of carrying out this Act as the Commission considers advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for that purpose; (2) subject to approval by the Secretary, solicit and accept donations of funds and gifts, personal property, supplies, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private or public entities to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of the memorial; (3) hold hearings, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise; (4) do such other things as are necessary to carry out this Act; and (5) by a vote of the majority of the Commission, delegate such of its duties as it determines appropriate to employees of the National Park Service. (k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. SEC. 4. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. The Secretary is authorized to-- (1) provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives; (2) consult and assist the Commission in providing information, interpretation, and the conduct of oral history interviews; (3) provide assistance in conducting public meetings and forums held by the Commission; (4) provide project management assistance to the Commission for planning, design, and construction activities; (5) provide programming and design assistance to the Commission for possible memorial exhibits, collections, or activities; (6) provide staff assistance and support to the Commission; (7) participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the memorial, to accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the memorial, and to construct the memorial; (8) acquire from willing sellers the land or interests in land for the memorial site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange; and (9) to administer the memorial as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this Act and with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, 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 ``COVID-19 National Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. MEMORIAL. There is established a memorial located at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped. SEC. 3. ADVISORY COMMISSION. (a) Establishment.--There is established a commission to be known as the ``COVID-19 National Memorial Commission'' (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Commission''). (b) Membership.--The Commission shall consist of 15 members, including the Director of the National Park Service, or the Director's designee, and 14 members appointed by the Secretary. (c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. (d) Chair.--The members of the Commission shall select the Chair of the Commission. (e) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers if a quorum is present, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings). (g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. (h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. (i) Duties.--The duties of the Commission shall be to-- (1) not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Secretary and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial; (2) advise the Secretary on the boundaries of the memorial site; (3) advise the Secretary in the development of a management plan for the memorial site; (4) consult and coordinate closely with the State of New York, New York City, the Bronx Borough, and other interested parties; and (5) provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial. (j) Powers.--The Commission may-- (1) make such expenditures for services and materials for the purpose of carrying out this Act as the Commission considers advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for that purpose; (2) subject to approval by the Secretary, solicit and accept donations of funds and gifts, personal property, supplies, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private or public entities to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of the memorial; (3) hold hearings, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise; (4) do such other things as are necessary to carry out this Act; and (5) by a vote of the majority of the Commission, delegate such of its duties as it determines appropriate to employees of the National Park Service. (k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. SEC. 4. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. The Secretary is authorized to-- (1) provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives; (2) consult and assist the Commission in providing information, interpretation, and the conduct of oral history interviews; (3) provide assistance in conducting public meetings and forums held by the Commission; (4) provide project management assistance to the Commission for planning, design, and construction activities; (5) provide programming and design assistance to the Commission for possible memorial exhibits, collections, or activities; (6) provide staff assistance and support to the Commission; (7) participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the memorial, to accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the memorial, and to construct the memorial; (8) acquire from willing sellers the land or interests in land for the memorial site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange; and (9) to administer the memorial as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this Act and with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. <all>

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. ( f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. ( f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. ( f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. ( f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. g) Quorum.--A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes. c) Term.--The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission. ( f) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. h) No Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. ( k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

H.R.1711

Finance and Financial Sector

Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021 This bill expands the duties of the Office of Community Affairs within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. Specifically, the office must (1) report on impeding factors for individuals and families that do not participate in the banking system, and (2) develop strategies to increase such participation. The bill also decreases, beginning September 30, 2031, the cap on the surplus funds of the Federal Reserve banks. (Amounts exceeding this cap are deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.)

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, 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 ``Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO UNDER- BANKED, UN-BANKED, AND UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director shall establish a unit'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Director shall establish a unit to be known as the `Office of Community Affairs'''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Duties related to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers.-- ``(i) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall-- ``(I) lead coordination of research to identify any causes and challenges contributing to the decision of individuals who, and households that, do not initiate or maintain on-going and sustainable relationships with depository institutions, including consulting with trade associations representing depository institutions, trade associations representing minority depository institutions, organizations representing the interests of traditionally underserved consumers and communities, organizations representing the interests of consumers (particularly low- and moderate-income individuals), civil rights groups, community groups, consumer advocates, and the Consumer Advisory Board about this matter; ``(II) identify subject matter experts within the Bureau to work on the issues identified under subclause (I); ``(III) lead coordination efforts between other Federal departments and agencies to better assess the reasons for the lack of, and help increase the participation of, under-banked, un- banked, and underserved consumers in the banking system; and ``(IV) identify and develop strategies to increase financial education to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(iii) Reporting.-- ``(I) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall submit a report to Congress, within two years of the date of enactment of this subparagraph and every 2 years thereafter, that identifies any factors impeding the ability of, or limiting the option for, individuals or households to have access to fair, on-going, and sustainable relationships with depository institutions to meet their financial needs, discusses any regulatory, legal, or structural barriers to enhancing participation of under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers with depository institutions, and contains recommendations to promote better participation for all consumers with the banking system. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. SEC. 3. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. (a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2031. SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes.

Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021 Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021 Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021

Rep. Scott, David

D

GA

This bill expands the duties of the Office of Community Affairs within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. Specifically, the office must (1) report on impeding factors for individuals and families that do not participate in the banking system, and (2) develop strategies to increase such participation. The bill also decreases, beginning September 30, 2031, the cap on the surplus funds of the Federal Reserve banks. (Amounts exceeding this cap are deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.)

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 ``Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021''. 2. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO UNDER- BANKED, UN-BANKED, AND UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director shall establish a unit'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Director shall establish a unit to be known as the `Office of Community Affairs'''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Duties related to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers.-- ``(i) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall-- ``(I) lead coordination of research to identify any causes and challenges contributing to the decision of individuals who, and households that, do not initiate or maintain on-going and sustainable relationships with depository institutions, including consulting with trade associations representing depository institutions, trade associations representing minority depository institutions, organizations representing the interests of traditionally underserved consumers and communities, organizations representing the interests of consumers (particularly low- and moderate-income individuals), civil rights groups, community groups, consumer advocates, and the Consumer Advisory Board about this matter; ``(II) identify subject matter experts within the Bureau to work on the issues identified under subclause (I); ``(III) lead coordination efforts between other Federal departments and agencies to better assess the reasons for the lack of, and help increase the participation of, under-banked, un- banked, and underserved consumers in the banking system; and ``(IV) identify and develop strategies to increase financial education to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. 3. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2031. SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

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 ``Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021''. 2. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO UNDER- BANKED, UN-BANKED, AND UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director shall establish a unit'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Director shall establish a unit to be known as the `Office of Community Affairs'''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Duties related to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers.-- ``(i) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall-- ``(I) lead coordination of research to identify any causes and challenges contributing to the decision of individuals who, and households that, do not initiate or maintain on-going and sustainable relationships with depository institutions, including consulting with trade associations representing depository institutions, trade associations representing minority depository institutions, organizations representing the interests of traditionally underserved consumers and communities, organizations representing the interests of consumers (particularly low- and moderate-income individuals), civil rights groups, community groups, consumer advocates, and the Consumer Advisory Board about this matter; ``(II) identify subject matter experts within the Bureau to work on the issues identified under subclause (I); ``(III) lead coordination efforts between other Federal departments and agencies to better assess the reasons for the lack of, and help increase the participation of, under-banked, un- banked, and underserved consumers in the banking system; and ``(IV) identify and develop strategies to increase financial education to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. 3. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, 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 ``Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO UNDER- BANKED, UN-BANKED, AND UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director shall establish a unit'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Director shall establish a unit to be known as the `Office of Community Affairs'''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Duties related to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers.-- ``(i) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall-- ``(I) lead coordination of research to identify any causes and challenges contributing to the decision of individuals who, and households that, do not initiate or maintain on-going and sustainable relationships with depository institutions, including consulting with trade associations representing depository institutions, trade associations representing minority depository institutions, organizations representing the interests of traditionally underserved consumers and communities, organizations representing the interests of consumers (particularly low- and moderate-income individuals), civil rights groups, community groups, consumer advocates, and the Consumer Advisory Board about this matter; ``(II) identify subject matter experts within the Bureau to work on the issues identified under subclause (I); ``(III) lead coordination efforts between other Federal departments and agencies to better assess the reasons for the lack of, and help increase the participation of, under-banked, un- banked, and underserved consumers in the banking system; and ``(IV) identify and develop strategies to increase financial education to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(iii) Reporting.-- ``(I) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall submit a report to Congress, within two years of the date of enactment of this subparagraph and every 2 years thereafter, that identifies any factors impeding the ability of, or limiting the option for, individuals or households to have access to fair, on-going, and sustainable relationships with depository institutions to meet their financial needs, discusses any regulatory, legal, or structural barriers to enhancing participation of under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers with depository institutions, and contains recommendations to promote better participation for all consumers with the banking system. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. SEC. 3. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. (a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2031. SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, 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 ``Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO UNDER- BANKED, UN-BANKED, AND UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director shall establish a unit'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Director shall establish a unit to be known as the `Office of Community Affairs'''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Duties related to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers.-- ``(i) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall-- ``(I) lead coordination of research to identify any causes and challenges contributing to the decision of individuals who, and households that, do not initiate or maintain on-going and sustainable relationships with depository institutions, including consulting with trade associations representing depository institutions, trade associations representing minority depository institutions, organizations representing the interests of traditionally underserved consumers and communities, organizations representing the interests of consumers (particularly low- and moderate-income individuals), civil rights groups, community groups, consumer advocates, and the Consumer Advisory Board about this matter; ``(II) identify subject matter experts within the Bureau to work on the issues identified under subclause (I); ``(III) lead coordination efforts between other Federal departments and agencies to better assess the reasons for the lack of, and help increase the participation of, under-banked, un- banked, and underserved consumers in the banking system; and ``(IV) identify and develop strategies to increase financial education to under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(iii) Reporting.-- ``(I) In general.--The Office of Community Affairs shall submit a report to Congress, within two years of the date of enactment of this subparagraph and every 2 years thereafter, that identifies any factors impeding the ability of, or limiting the option for, individuals or households to have access to fair, on-going, and sustainable relationships with depository institutions to meet their financial needs, discusses any regulatory, legal, or structural barriers to enhancing participation of under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers with depository institutions, and contains recommendations to promote better participation for all consumers with the banking system. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. SEC. 3. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. (a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2031. SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. a) In General.--The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $10,000,000. (

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Office of Community Affairs to identify causes leading to, and solutions for, under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers, and for other purposes. Section 1013(b)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. ``(ii) Coordination with other bureau offices.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Office of Community Affairs shall consult with and coordinate with the research unit established under subsection (b)(1) and such other offices of the Bureau as the Director may determine appropriate. ``(II) Timing of report.--To the extent possible, the Office shall submit each report required under subclause (I) during a year in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does not issue the report on encouraging use of depository institutions by the unbanked required under section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.''. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

H.R.4511

Health

FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act This bill establishes that certain data and determinations from a request for emergency use authorization for a drug, biological product, or medical device may apply to later regulatory procedures for that product. Specifically, data generated to support a request for emergency use authorization may constitute valid scientific evidence to be considered for various later submissions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including a request for market approval. Also, when granting emergency use authorization for a medical device, if the FDA determines that the device performs certain simple low-risk examinations or procedures, that determination shall apply to certain other regulatory submissions unless additional information contradicts that determination.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, 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 ``FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act'' or the ``FACTS Act''. SEC. 2. USING EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION DATA AND REAL WORLD EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING AN EMERGENCY TO SUPPORT PREMARKET APPLICATIONS FOR DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AND DEVICES. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3(k)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``If a product'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--If a product''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Data relating to a drug, biological product, or device generated during emergency use.--Emergency use-related data submitted by a sponsor in an application for, or submission relating to, the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device may constitute valid scientific evidence or otherwise satisfy the standard of evidence for approval, licensure, or clearance of such drug, biological product, or device, and shall be considered for purposes of-- ``(A) reviewing submissions and approving, licensing, or clearing such drug, biological product, or device pursuant to, as applicable, sections 505, 510(k), 513(f), and 515 of this Act and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; and ``(B) otherwise meeting the requirements of this Act or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(3) Applicability of certain categorizations for premarket device review.--In the case of a device receiving an authorization under this section for which the Secretary has determined, in accordance with subsection (m), that a laboratory examination or procedure associated with such device is deemed to be in the category of examinations and procedures described in section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, such determination shall apply with regard to a submission pursuant to section 510(k), 513(f), or 515 for such device, unless the Secretary (taking into account any applicable conditions specified pursuant to subsection (m)(2) of this section) identifies new information not included in the request for authorization that indicates that the criteria under section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act are not met. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''. <all>

FACTS Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes.

FACTS Act FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act

Rep. Burgess, Michael C.

R

TX

This bill establishes that certain data and determinations from a request for emergency use authorization for a drug, biological product, or medical device may apply to later regulatory procedures for that product. Specifically, data generated to support a request for emergency use authorization may constitute valid scientific evidence to be considered for various later submissions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including a request for market approval. Also, when granting emergency use authorization for a medical device, if the FDA determines that the device performs certain simple low-risk examinations or procedures, that determination shall apply to certain other regulatory submissions unless additional information contradicts that determination.

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 ``FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act'' or the ``FACTS Act''. SEC. 2. USING EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION DATA AND REAL WORLD EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING AN EMERGENCY TO SUPPORT PREMARKET APPLICATIONS FOR DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AND DEVICES. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(3) Applicability of certain categorizations for premarket device review.--In the case of a device receiving an authorization under this section for which the Secretary has determined, in accordance with subsection (m), that a laboratory examination or procedure associated with such device is deemed to be in the category of examinations and procedures described in section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, such determination shall apply with regard to a submission pursuant to section 510(k), 513(f), or 515 for such device, unless the Secretary (taking into account any applicable conditions specified pursuant to subsection (m)(2) of this section) identifies new information not included in the request for authorization that indicates that the criteria under section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act are not met. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''.

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 ``FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act'' or the ``FACTS Act''. SEC. 2. USING EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION DATA AND REAL WORLD EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING AN EMERGENCY TO SUPPORT PREMARKET APPLICATIONS FOR DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AND DEVICES. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(3) Applicability of certain categorizations for premarket device review.--In the case of a device receiving an authorization under this section for which the Secretary has determined, in accordance with subsection (m), that a laboratory examination or procedure associated with such device is deemed to be in the category of examinations and procedures described in section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, such determination shall apply with regard to a submission pursuant to section 510(k), 513(f), or 515 for such device, unless the Secretary (taking into account any applicable conditions specified pursuant to subsection (m)(2) of this section) identifies new information not included in the request for authorization that indicates that the criteria under section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act are not met. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, 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 ``FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act'' or the ``FACTS Act''. SEC. 2. USING EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION DATA AND REAL WORLD EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING AN EMERGENCY TO SUPPORT PREMARKET APPLICATIONS FOR DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AND DEVICES. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3(k)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``If a product'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--If a product''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Data relating to a drug, biological product, or device generated during emergency use.--Emergency use-related data submitted by a sponsor in an application for, or submission relating to, the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device may constitute valid scientific evidence or otherwise satisfy the standard of evidence for approval, licensure, or clearance of such drug, biological product, or device, and shall be considered for purposes of-- ``(A) reviewing submissions and approving, licensing, or clearing such drug, biological product, or device pursuant to, as applicable, sections 505, 510(k), 513(f), and 515 of this Act and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; and ``(B) otherwise meeting the requirements of this Act or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(3) Applicability of certain categorizations for premarket device review.--In the case of a device receiving an authorization under this section for which the Secretary has determined, in accordance with subsection (m), that a laboratory examination or procedure associated with such device is deemed to be in the category of examinations and procedures described in section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, such determination shall apply with regard to a submission pursuant to section 510(k), 513(f), or 515 for such device, unless the Secretary (taking into account any applicable conditions specified pursuant to subsection (m)(2) of this section) identifies new information not included in the request for authorization that indicates that the criteria under section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act are not met. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, 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 ``FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act'' or the ``FACTS Act''. SEC. 2. USING EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION DATA AND REAL WORLD EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING AN EMERGENCY TO SUPPORT PREMARKET APPLICATIONS FOR DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AND DEVICES. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3(k)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``If a product'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--If a product''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Data relating to a drug, biological product, or device generated during emergency use.--Emergency use-related data submitted by a sponsor in an application for, or submission relating to, the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device may constitute valid scientific evidence or otherwise satisfy the standard of evidence for approval, licensure, or clearance of such drug, biological product, or device, and shall be considered for purposes of-- ``(A) reviewing submissions and approving, licensing, or clearing such drug, biological product, or device pursuant to, as applicable, sections 505, 510(k), 513(f), and 515 of this Act and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; and ``(B) otherwise meeting the requirements of this Act or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(3) Applicability of certain categorizations for premarket device review.--In the case of a device receiving an authorization under this section for which the Secretary has determined, in accordance with subsection (m), that a laboratory examination or procedure associated with such device is deemed to be in the category of examinations and procedures described in section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, such determination shall apply with regard to a submission pursuant to section 510(k), 513(f), or 515 for such device, unless the Secretary (taking into account any applicable conditions specified pursuant to subsection (m)(2) of this section) identifies new information not included in the request for authorization that indicates that the criteria under section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act are not met. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes. Section 564(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of this Act, or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for the approval, licensure, or clearance of a drug, biological product, or device. ``(5) Emergency use-related data defined.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `emergency use-related data' means-- ``(i) data that is used to support the issuance of an authorization under this section with respect to a drug, biological product, or device; ``(ii) data generated during the period under which such authorization is in effect, with respect to such drug, biological product, or device; and ``(iii) real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization. ``(B) Exclusion.--Such term does not include data previously reviewed and determined to be inadequate or insufficient to support such an authorization.''.

H.R.7812

Agriculture and Food

Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022 This bill establishes a research and extension grant program for a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants for

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, 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 ``Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHING THE FLORICULTURE AND NURSERY PLANT HEALTH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7702)) and pathogens that impact floriculture and nursery crops; ``(B) establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens; ``(C) surveying and collecting data on the production of, health of, and markets for floriculture and nursery crops; ``(D) investigating the biology, genomics, and production systems of floriculture and nursery crops; and ``(E) conducting research on various factors that may contribute to (or be associated with) resilient floriculture and nursery crop systems, and combatting other serious threats to floriculture and nursery crops, including research on-- ``(i) utilizing beneficial insects, soil improvement techniques, and chemicals (organic and nonorganic) to improve the health and productivity of floriculture and nursery crops; ``(ii) breeding new varieties to maintain the worldwide market advantage of the floriculture and nursery crop industries; and ``(iii) best management practices in floriculture and nursery crop growing regions under various climate conditions.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''. <all>

Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes.

Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022

Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i

D

HI

This bill establishes a research and extension grant program for a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants for

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, 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 ``Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHING THE FLORICULTURE AND NURSERY PLANT HEALTH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7702)) and pathogens that impact floriculture and nursery crops; ``(B) establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens; ``(C) surveying and collecting data on the production of, health of, and markets for floriculture and nursery crops; ``(D) investigating the biology, genomics, and production systems of floriculture and nursery crops; and ``(E) conducting research on various factors that may contribute to (or be associated with) resilient floriculture and nursery crop systems, and combatting other serious threats to floriculture and nursery crops, including research on-- ``(i) utilizing beneficial insects, soil improvement techniques, and chemicals (organic and nonorganic) to improve the health and productivity of floriculture and nursery crops; ``(ii) breeding new varieties to maintain the worldwide market advantage of the floriculture and nursery crop industries; and ``(iii) best management practices in floriculture and nursery crop growing regions under various climate conditions.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''. <all>

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, 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 ``Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHING THE FLORICULTURE AND NURSERY PLANT HEALTH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7702)) and pathogens that impact floriculture and nursery crops; ``(B) establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens; ``(C) surveying and collecting data on the production of, health of, and markets for floriculture and nursery crops; ``(D) investigating the biology, genomics, and production systems of floriculture and nursery crops; and ``(E) conducting research on various factors that may contribute to (or be associated with) resilient floriculture and nursery crop systems, and combatting other serious threats to floriculture and nursery crops, including research on-- ``(i) utilizing beneficial insects, soil improvement techniques, and chemicals (organic and nonorganic) to improve the health and productivity of floriculture and nursery crops; ``(ii) breeding new varieties to maintain the worldwide market advantage of the floriculture and nursery crop industries; and ``(iii) best management practices in floriculture and nursery crop growing regions under various climate conditions.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''. <all>

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, 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 ``Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHING THE FLORICULTURE AND NURSERY PLANT HEALTH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7702)) and pathogens that impact floriculture and nursery crops; ``(B) establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens; ``(C) surveying and collecting data on the production of, health of, and markets for floriculture and nursery crops; ``(D) investigating the biology, genomics, and production systems of floriculture and nursery crops; and ``(E) conducting research on various factors that may contribute to (or be associated with) resilient floriculture and nursery crop systems, and combatting other serious threats to floriculture and nursery crops, including research on-- ``(i) utilizing beneficial insects, soil improvement techniques, and chemicals (organic and nonorganic) to improve the health and productivity of floriculture and nursery crops; ``(ii) breeding new varieties to maintain the worldwide market advantage of the floriculture and nursery crop industries; and ``(iii) best management practices in floriculture and nursery crop growing regions under various climate conditions.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''. <all>

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, 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 ``Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHING THE FLORICULTURE AND NURSERY PLANT HEALTH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7702)) and pathogens that impact floriculture and nursery crops; ``(B) establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens; ``(C) surveying and collecting data on the production of, health of, and markets for floriculture and nursery crops; ``(D) investigating the biology, genomics, and production systems of floriculture and nursery crops; and ``(E) conducting research on various factors that may contribute to (or be associated with) resilient floriculture and nursery crop systems, and combatting other serious threats to floriculture and nursery crops, including research on-- ``(i) utilizing beneficial insects, soil improvement techniques, and chemicals (organic and nonorganic) to improve the health and productivity of floriculture and nursery crops; ``(ii) breeding new varieties to maintain the worldwide market advantage of the floriculture and nursery crop industries; and ``(iii) best management practices in floriculture and nursery crop growing regions under various climate conditions.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''. <all>

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(21) Floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.-- Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.

H.R.5490

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and it requires the committee to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business. Further, it includes agricultural systems and supply chains in the definitions of critical infrastructure and critical technologies for the purposes of reviewing such investments. The Department of Agriculture and the Government Accountability Office must each analyze and report on foreign influence in the U.S. agricultural industry.

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, 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 ``Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act'' or the ``FARM Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States agriculture and supply chains are critical to United States economic success and prosperity, and should each be classified as critical infrastructure and critical technologies. (2) Agriculture is the lifeblood that helps to feed United States families nationwide. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. (3) To prevent harm to the United States public health sector and to prevent disruption to the United States economy and food supply chains, the increasing influence foreign countries may have on the United States agriculture industry and agriculture supply chains should be mitigated. SEC. 3. UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INCLUDED IN COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) Agriculture Representative.--Section 721(k)(2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. (b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act.''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. (c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. SEC. 4. REPORTS ON INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General of the United States shall each-- (1) conduct an analysis of foreign influence in the United States agriculture industry; and (2) submit to Congress a report that includes a summary of-- (A) foreign investments in the United States agriculture industry; (B) the potential for foreign investment to undermine United States agriculture production and agricultural supply chains; (C) the largest international threats for increased foreign control of, and investment in, the United States agriculture sector; and (D) agriculture-related espionage and theft techniques used by foreign governments, including any attempts to target United States agricultural intellectual property, innovation, research and development, cost or pricing data, or internal strategy documents. <all>

FARM Act

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes.

FARM Act Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act

Rep. Jackson, Ronny

R

TX

This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and it requires the committee to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business. Further, it includes agricultural systems and supply chains in the definitions of critical infrastructure and critical technologies for the purposes of reviewing such investments. The Department of Agriculture and the Government Accountability Office must each analyze and report on foreign influence in the U.S. agricultural industry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States agriculture and supply chains are critical to United States economic success and prosperity, and should each be classified as critical infrastructure and critical technologies. (2) Agriculture is the lifeblood that helps to feed United States families nationwide. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. (3) To prevent harm to the United States public health sector and to prevent disruption to the United States economy and food supply chains, the increasing influence foreign countries may have on the United States agriculture industry and agriculture supply chains should be mitigated. 3. UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INCLUDED IN COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. (c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. SEC. 4. REPORTS ON INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General of the United States shall each-- (1) conduct an analysis of foreign influence in the United States agriculture industry; and (2) submit to Congress a report that includes a summary of-- (A) foreign investments in the United States agriculture industry; (B) the potential for foreign investment to undermine United States agriculture production and agricultural supply chains; (C) the largest international threats for increased foreign control of, and investment in, the United States agriculture sector; and (D) agriculture-related espionage and theft techniques used by foreign governments, including any attempts to target United States agricultural intellectual property, innovation, research and development, cost or pricing data, or internal strategy documents.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Agriculture is the lifeblood that helps to feed United States families nationwide. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. (3) To prevent harm to the United States public health sector and to prevent disruption to the United States economy and food supply chains, the increasing influence foreign countries may have on the United States agriculture industry and agriculture supply chains should be mitigated. 3. UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INCLUDED IN COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. (c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. SEC. 4. REPORTS ON INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, 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 ``Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act'' or the ``FARM Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States agriculture and supply chains are critical to United States economic success and prosperity, and should each be classified as critical infrastructure and critical technologies. (2) Agriculture is the lifeblood that helps to feed United States families nationwide. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. (3) To prevent harm to the United States public health sector and to prevent disruption to the United States economy and food supply chains, the increasing influence foreign countries may have on the United States agriculture industry and agriculture supply chains should be mitigated. SEC. 3. UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INCLUDED IN COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) Agriculture Representative.--Section 721(k)(2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. (b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act.''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. (c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. SEC. 4. REPORTS ON INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General of the United States shall each-- (1) conduct an analysis of foreign influence in the United States agriculture industry; and (2) submit to Congress a report that includes a summary of-- (A) foreign investments in the United States agriculture industry; (B) the potential for foreign investment to undermine United States agriculture production and agricultural supply chains; (C) the largest international threats for increased foreign control of, and investment in, the United States agriculture sector; and (D) agriculture-related espionage and theft techniques used by foreign governments, including any attempts to target United States agricultural intellectual property, innovation, research and development, cost or pricing data, or internal strategy documents. <all>

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, 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 ``Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act'' or the ``FARM Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States agriculture and supply chains are critical to United States economic success and prosperity, and should each be classified as critical infrastructure and critical technologies. (2) Agriculture is the lifeblood that helps to feed United States families nationwide. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. (3) To prevent harm to the United States public health sector and to prevent disruption to the United States economy and food supply chains, the increasing influence foreign countries may have on the United States agriculture industry and agriculture supply chains should be mitigated. SEC. 3. UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INCLUDED IN COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) Agriculture Representative.--Section 721(k)(2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. (b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act.''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. (c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 802, chapter 725; 7 U.S.C. 451)).''. SEC. 4. REPORTS ON INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General of the United States shall each-- (1) conduct an analysis of foreign influence in the United States agriculture industry; and (2) submit to Congress a report that includes a summary of-- (A) foreign investments in the United States agriculture industry; (B) the potential for foreign investment to undermine United States agriculture production and agricultural supply chains; (C) the largest international threats for increased foreign control of, and investment in, the United States agriculture sector; and (D) agriculture-related espionage and theft techniques used by foreign governments, including any attempts to target United States agricultural intellectual property, innovation, research and development, cost or pricing data, or internal strategy documents. <all>

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. ( 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. ( b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. ( d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat.

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. ( 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. ( b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. ( d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat.

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. ( 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. ( b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. ( d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat.

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. ( 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. ( b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. ( d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat.

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) Any transaction, merger, acquisition, transfer, agreement, takeover, or other arrangement that could result in foreign control of any United States business that is engaged in agriculture and uses agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. c) Agricultural Supply Chains Included in Critical Infrastructure.--Section 721(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. (

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes. As such, food security is a matter of national security and should be a top priority of the United States. ( 4565(k)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''. ( b) Review of Agriculture Investments by Foreign Entities.--Section 721(a)(4) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) any transaction described in subparagraph (B)(vi) that is proposed, pending, or completed on or after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act. ''; 4565(a)(5)) is amended-- (1) by striking ```critical infrastructure' means'' and inserting the following: ```critical infrastructure'-- ``(i) means''; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) includes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee, agricultural systems and supply chains.''. ( d) Agricultural Supply Chains Included as Critical Technologies.-- Section 721(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products (as defined in the first section of the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat.

S.2682

Education

Protect Equality And Civics Education Act or the PEACE Act This bill prohibits the use of FY2021 funding made available for the American History and Civics Education program to fund a curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the Department of Education's proposed rule titled Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education, published on April 19, 2021.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Equality And Civics Education Act'' or the ``PEACE Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. After section 318 of title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260), insert the following: ``Sec. 319. (a) None of the funds made available by this title for an American history and civics education program under subpart 3 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6661 et seq.) may be used to fund curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education (published at 86 Fed. Reg. 20348 (April 19, 2021)). ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(C) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race. ``(E) Members of one race cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(G) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race. ``(H) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(2) The term `race scapegoating' means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race, or to members of a race because of their race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''. <all>

PEACE Act

A bill to amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education.

PEACE Act Protect Equality And Civics Education Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill prohibits the use of FY2021 funding made available for the American History and Civics Education program to fund a curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the Department of Education's proposed rule titled Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education, published on April 19, 2021.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Equality And Civics Education Act'' or the ``PEACE Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. After section 318 of title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260), insert the following: ``Sec. 319. (a) None of the funds made available by this title for an American history and civics education program under subpart 3 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6661 et seq.) may be used to fund curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education (published at 86 Fed. Reg. 20348 (April 19, 2021)). ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(C) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race. ``(E) Members of one race cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(G) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race. ``(H) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(2) The term `race scapegoating' means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race, or to members of a race because of their race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''. <all>

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Equality And Civics Education Act'' or the ``PEACE Act''. SEC. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. 319. (a) None of the funds made available by this title for an American history and civics education program under subpart 3 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6661 et seq.) Reg. 20348 (April 19, 2021)). ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(C) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race. ``(E) Members of one race cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(G) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race. ``(H) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(2) The term `race scapegoating' means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race, or to members of a race because of their race.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Equality And Civics Education Act'' or the ``PEACE Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. After section 318 of title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260), insert the following: ``Sec. 319. (a) None of the funds made available by this title for an American history and civics education program under subpart 3 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6661 et seq.) may be used to fund curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education (published at 86 Fed. Reg. 20348 (April 19, 2021)). ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(C) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race. ``(E) Members of one race cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(G) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race. ``(H) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(2) The term `race scapegoating' means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race, or to members of a race because of their race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''. <all>

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Equality And Civics Education Act'' or the ``PEACE Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. After section 318 of title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260), insert the following: ``Sec. 319. (a) None of the funds made available by this title for an American history and civics education program under subpart 3 of part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6661 et seq.) may be used to fund curriculum, or teaching or counseling, that promotes or compels a divisive concept under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education (published at 86 Fed. Reg. 20348 (April 19, 2021)). ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(C) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race. ``(E) Members of one race cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(G) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race. ``(H) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(2) The term `race scapegoating' means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race, or to members of a race because of their race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''. <all>

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(F) An individual's moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race. ``(I) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race. ``(3) The term `race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race, or to an individual because of the individual's race.''.

To amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education. ``(b) In this section: ``(1) The term `promotes or compels a divisive concept', means race stereotyping or race scapegoating, or promotion of one or more of the following concepts: ``(A) One race is inherently superior to another race. ``(B) The United States is fundamentally racist. ``(D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race.

S.3419

Housing and Community Development

HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make changes to policies and procedures applicable to HUD multifamily housing programs. For example, the bill requires management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to include specified graded factors. Additionally, the bill requires changes to (1) local code enforcement response, (2) HUD oversight of individual units that receive Section 8 housing assistance, (3) tenant surveys issued by performance-based contract administrators, and (4) the disclosure of program contact information to tenants.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, 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 ``HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. SEC. 3. REFORMS TO MANAGEMENT AND OCCUPANCY REVIEWS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. (B) Remediation of health and sanitation and structural integrity issues outlined in uniform physical condition standards inspections. (C) Remediation of deficiencies outlined in any demand for corrective actions. (D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. (2) Rebalance existing grading methodology to prioritize-- (A) health, safety, and sanitation conditions; (B) general physical condition is compliant with contractual standards; and (C) remediation of tenant concerns regarding unit conditions, particularly health, safety, and sanitation. (3) The Performance Based Contract Administrator may formally recommend abatement or cure period for properties and resident units that do not meet contractual or Federal, State, or local standards. (4) Owner-reported notices of local code violations, security and incident reports, and uniform physical condition standards inspection reports from the Department shall be included in the review for the category for overall assessment and score results. (5) During the review, Performance Based Contract Administrators may assess conditions of both occupied (with resident consent) and unoccupied units. (6) If a property that has not received a uniform physical condition standards inspection within 1 year receives an ``unsatisfactory'' rating on a review, a uniform physical condition standards inspection shall be automatically required within 120 days. (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. SEC. 4. REFORMS TO LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance to reform local code enforcement by the Department, including by requiring owners, or designated property managers, of properties receiving project-based rental assistance under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)) to-- (1) report to the appropriate Performance Based Contract Administrator and regional office of the Department within 14 days of receiving official notice-- (A) local code enforcement findings of deficient conditions at properties both generally and at resident units, including-- (i) a copy of the official notice; (ii) a summary of the deficiency findings; and (iii) a priority summary of health and safety conditions cited and compliance requirements; and (2) report to the local code enforcement entity that the owner or designated property manager, as applicable, has submitted the information under paragraph (1). SEC. 5. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance to-- (1) reform the scoring methodology for uniform physical condition standards inspections to prioritize health and safety conditions, including interior unit conditions; (2) require the Secretary to verify in person that owners have taken action to address health and safety deficiencies outlined in a demand for corrective action; (3) requires property owners to report all deficiencies listed in a demand for corrective action to the applicable Performance Based Contract Administrator; and (4) allow for the Department to abate individual units assisted under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) from contractual financial payments for exigent health and safety reasons, provided that tenants of such units shall not be required to pay contributions toward rent for during the abatement periods. SEC. 6. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance Based Contract Administrator shall issue tenant surveys, as follows: (1) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not less than 60/100 and not more than 80/100, tenant surveys shall be made available to a sampling of not less than 20 percent of residents of each structure under a housing assistance payments contract, and will be required on the next inspection, and ongoing for each inspection until the property receives a score that is more than 80/100. (2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. (3) The tenant surveys shall be reviewed by the Performance Based Contract Administrator and included as graded factors in uniform physical condition standards inspections, with priority provided for health and safety deficiencies. SEC. 7. CONTACT INFORMATION. Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator. SEC. 8. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that-- (1) examines the capital reserves of each structure under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) with a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of 59/100 or below, including the use of funds derived from the housing assistance payment contract for purposes unrelated to the maintenance and capitalization of the structure, and the remediation of health and safety issues outlined in uniform physical condition standards inspections, demands for corrective actions, and notices of default; (2) includes a list of each structure under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) that has received a demand for corrective action from the Department but has not complied with compliance or remediation requirements; (3) a list of each structure under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) that has not received a uniform physical condition standards inspection according to the applicable timeline requirements under section 200.857(b) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) during the 5-year period preceding the date of the report, and a detailed explanation for why each such structure was not inspected in according to the applicable timelines; (4) a detailed list of all crimes of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) that have taken place at each structure under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) during the 5-year period preceding the date of the report, and recommendations for improving safety and precautionary security efforts to keep tenants safe from crimes of violence; and (5) a detailed list of programmatic recommendations regarding assistance provided under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), including-- (A) improving health, sanitation, and safety conditions; (B) physical rehabilitation of properties for long- term sustainability; and (C) improving enforcement mechanisms on both property owners and contracted managers to remediate deficiencies. <all>

HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes.

HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make changes to policies and procedures applicable to HUD multifamily housing programs. For example, the bill requires management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to include specified graded factors. Additionally, the bill requires changes to (1) local code enforcement response, (2) HUD oversight of individual units that receive Section 8 housing assistance, (3) tenant surveys issued by performance-based contract administrators, and (4) the disclosure of program contact information to tenants.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 3. REFORMS TO MANAGEMENT AND OCCUPANCY REVIEWS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. (B) Remediation of health and sanitation and structural integrity issues outlined in uniform physical condition standards inspections. (C) Remediation of deficiencies outlined in any demand for corrective actions. (D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. REFORMS TO LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT. 1437f(o)) to-- (1) report to the appropriate Performance Based Contract Administrator and regional office of the Department within 14 days of receiving official notice-- (A) local code enforcement findings of deficient conditions at properties both generally and at resident units, including-- (i) a copy of the official notice; (ii) a summary of the deficiency findings; and (iii) a priority summary of health and safety conditions cited and compliance requirements; and (2) report to the local code enforcement entity that the owner or designated property manager, as applicable, has submitted the information under paragraph (1). 5. 1437f) from contractual financial payments for exigent health and safety reasons, provided that tenants of such units shall not be required to pay contributions toward rent for during the abatement periods. 6. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. (2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. 7. CONTACT INFORMATION. Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator. SEC. REPORT. 1437f) that has not received a uniform physical condition standards inspection according to the applicable timeline requirements under section 200.857(b) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) during the 5-year period preceding the date of the report, and a detailed explanation for why each such structure was not inspected in according to the applicable timelines; (4) a detailed list of all crimes of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) that have taken place at each structure under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 3. REFORMS TO MANAGEMENT AND OCCUPANCY REVIEWS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. (B) Remediation of health and sanitation and structural integrity issues outlined in uniform physical condition standards inspections. (C) Remediation of deficiencies outlined in any demand for corrective actions. (D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. REFORMS TO LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT. 5. 1437f) from contractual financial payments for exigent health and safety reasons, provided that tenants of such units shall not be required to pay contributions toward rent for during the abatement periods. 6. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. (2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. 7. CONTACT INFORMATION. Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator. SEC. REPORT.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, 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 ``HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 3. REFORMS TO MANAGEMENT AND OCCUPANCY REVIEWS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. (B) Remediation of health and sanitation and structural integrity issues outlined in uniform physical condition standards inspections. (C) Remediation of deficiencies outlined in any demand for corrective actions. (D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. (2) Rebalance existing grading methodology to prioritize-- (A) health, safety, and sanitation conditions; (B) general physical condition is compliant with contractual standards; and (C) remediation of tenant concerns regarding unit conditions, particularly health, safety, and sanitation. (4) Owner-reported notices of local code violations, security and incident reports, and uniform physical condition standards inspection reports from the Department shall be included in the review for the category for overall assessment and score results. (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT. 1437f(o)) to-- (1) report to the appropriate Performance Based Contract Administrator and regional office of the Department within 14 days of receiving official notice-- (A) local code enforcement findings of deficient conditions at properties both generally and at resident units, including-- (i) a copy of the official notice; (ii) a summary of the deficiency findings; and (iii) a priority summary of health and safety conditions cited and compliance requirements; and (2) report to the local code enforcement entity that the owner or designated property manager, as applicable, has submitted the information under paragraph (1). 5. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. 1437f) from contractual financial payments for exigent health and safety reasons, provided that tenants of such units shall not be required to pay contributions toward rent for during the abatement periods. 6. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. (2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. 7. CONTACT INFORMATION. Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator. SEC. REPORT. 1437f) that has not received a uniform physical condition standards inspection according to the applicable timeline requirements under section 200.857(b) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) during the 5-year period preceding the date of the report, and a detailed explanation for why each such structure was not inspected in according to the applicable timelines; (4) a detailed list of all crimes of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) that have taken place at each structure under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), including-- (A) improving health, sanitation, and safety conditions; (B) physical rehabilitation of properties for long- term sustainability; and (C) improving enforcement mechanisms on both property owners and contracted managers to remediate deficiencies.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, 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 ``HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 3. REFORMS TO MANAGEMENT AND OCCUPANCY REVIEWS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. (B) Remediation of health and sanitation and structural integrity issues outlined in uniform physical condition standards inspections. (C) Remediation of deficiencies outlined in any demand for corrective actions. (D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. (2) Rebalance existing grading methodology to prioritize-- (A) health, safety, and sanitation conditions; (B) general physical condition is compliant with contractual standards; and (C) remediation of tenant concerns regarding unit conditions, particularly health, safety, and sanitation. (3) The Performance Based Contract Administrator may formally recommend abatement or cure period for properties and resident units that do not meet contractual or Federal, State, or local standards. (4) Owner-reported notices of local code violations, security and incident reports, and uniform physical condition standards inspection reports from the Department shall be included in the review for the category for overall assessment and score results. (5) During the review, Performance Based Contract Administrators may assess conditions of both occupied (with resident consent) and unoccupied units. (6) If a property that has not received a uniform physical condition standards inspection within 1 year receives an ``unsatisfactory'' rating on a review, a uniform physical condition standards inspection shall be automatically required within 120 days. (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT. 1437f(o)) to-- (1) report to the appropriate Performance Based Contract Administrator and regional office of the Department within 14 days of receiving official notice-- (A) local code enforcement findings of deficient conditions at properties both generally and at resident units, including-- (i) a copy of the official notice; (ii) a summary of the deficiency findings; and (iii) a priority summary of health and safety conditions cited and compliance requirements; and (2) report to the local code enforcement entity that the owner or designated property manager, as applicable, has submitted the information under paragraph (1). 5. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. 1437f) from contractual financial payments for exigent health and safety reasons, provided that tenants of such units shall not be required to pay contributions toward rent for during the abatement periods. 6. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance Based Contract Administrator shall issue tenant surveys, as follows: (1) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not less than 60/100 and not more than 80/100, tenant surveys shall be made available to a sampling of not less than 20 percent of residents of each structure under a housing assistance payments contract, and will be required on the next inspection, and ongoing for each inspection until the property receives a score that is more than 80/100. (2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. 7. CONTACT INFORMATION. Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator. SEC. REPORT. 1437f) that has not received a uniform physical condition standards inspection according to the applicable timeline requirements under section 200.857(b) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) during the 5-year period preceding the date of the report, and a detailed explanation for why each such structure was not inspected in according to the applicable timelines; (4) a detailed list of all crimes of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) that have taken place at each structure under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) during the 5-year period preceding the date of the report, and recommendations for improving safety and precautionary security efforts to keep tenants safe from crimes of violence; and (5) a detailed list of programmatic recommendations regarding assistance provided under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), including-- (A) improving health, sanitation, and safety conditions; (B) physical rehabilitation of properties for long- term sustainability; and (C) improving enforcement mechanisms on both property owners and contracted managers to remediate deficiencies.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (3) The Performance Based Contract Administrator may formally recommend abatement or cure period for properties and resident units that do not meet contractual or Federal, State, or local standards. ( 7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (3) The Performance Based Contract Administrator may formally recommend abatement or cure period for properties and resident units that do not meet contractual or Federal, State, or local standards. ( 7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (3) The Performance Based Contract Administrator may formally recommend abatement or cure period for properties and resident units that do not meet contractual or Federal, State, or local standards. ( 7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (3) The Performance Based Contract Administrator may formally recommend abatement or cure period for properties and resident units that do not meet contractual or Federal, State, or local standards. ( 7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( Each owner of a property receiving assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the following reforms to management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: (1) Form 9843 shall be restructured to include the following as graded factors: (A) Responsiveness of local code violations. ( D) Restoration of the resident satisfaction section and inclusion of feedback from tenants to contribute to the grading. ( (3) The Performance Based Contract Administrator may formally recommend abatement or cure period for properties and resident units that do not meet contractual or Federal, State, or local standards. ( 7) Allows the Secretary to allocate revenue from civil money penalties on owners as a result of housing assistance payment contract violations to fund the reviews and uniform physical condition standards inspections. REFORMS TO HUD OVERSIGHT. REFORMS TO TENANT SURVEYS. 2) For properties receiving a uniform physical condition standards inspection score of not more than 59/100, tenant surveys shall be made available for 100 percent of tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payments contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ( 1437f) shall, on an annual basis, provide to tenants contact information for the applicable-- (1) regional office of the Department; (2) local field office of the Department; (3) public housing agency, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (4) Performance Based Contract Administrator.

S.3438

Public Lands and Natural Resources

National Service Animals Memorial Act This bill authorizes the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the heroic deeds and sacrifices of service animals and handlers of service animals in the United States. The corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Service Animals Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the mission of the National Service Animals Monument Corporation is to honor and recognize the broad scope of service animals, including working animals, through the establishment of a memorial to educate the public about the contributions made by service animals and the human-animal bond between service animals and the handlers of the service animals, regardless of whether the handler is an individual with a disability, a law enforcement officer, military personnel, or any other individual; (2) in 1929, formalized service animal work began when the Eustice School in New Jersey established the first guide-dog school; (3) the purple poppy is the international symbol for the service and sacrifice of service animals; (4) on February 24 of each year, National Service Animals Day is celebrated in the United States and throughout the world; (5) service and working animals, such as dogs, horses, homing pigeons, donkeys, mules, dolphins, sea lions, and other animals, have worked alongside and supported humans throughout history and have created strong human-animal bonds, including when-- (A) during the Revolutionary War, horses served in combat carrying soldiers and transporting the wounded and critical supplies; (B) during World War I and World War II-- (i) homing pigeons served as critical messengers with tiny message capsules attached to the legs of the pigeons that were used to send communications that saved the lives of countless soldiers, resulting in many pigeons becoming the target of enemy fire; and (ii) donkeys and mules transported food, supplies, and wounded servicemembers; and (C) during the war in Afghanistan-- (i) military working dogs safeguarded the lives of thousands of servicemembers by clearing areas of improvised explosion devices; and (ii) as 1 example, Lucca, a German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois service dog-- (I) was employed by the United States Marine Corps for 6 years; (II) was trained to detect explosives; (III) deployed twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan; (IV) supported over 400 missions without a single human fatality; and (V) sustained an injury and amputation in 2012 due to an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan; (6) the bonds formed between law enforcement and military personnel and working dogs are so strong that the personnel and dogs have willingly risked their lives to save each other; (7) the tasks that service dogs perform for individuals with disabilities are essential activities of daily living, such as-- (A) guiding individuals with visual impairments; (B) signaling sounds for individuals who are deaf; (C) retrieving items for individuals with mobility issues; (D) alerting the individuals about impending cardiac episodes or seizures; (E) turning on lights for the individuals; (F) providing stability for the individuals while the individuals are standing; and (G) pressing elevator and accessibility buttons for the individuals; (8) in addition to the help of service animals with functional tasks and missions, the human-animal bond provides handlers the ability to-- (A) live independently; (B) work confidently; and (C) socialize freely; (9) shelter dogs can be trained as service animals; (10) service animals, such as horses and dogs, support-- (A) a variety of health and therapy services, including for individuals with autism, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder; and (B) servicemembers and veterans who experience traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder; (11) search and rescue dogs working with civilian or law enforcement handlers make communities in the United States and the United States overall safer when assisting with the rescue of lost children, seniors, and other at-risk individuals, including in the event of natural or manmade disasters, such as the support by service animals of-- (A) search and rescue missions after terrorist attacks, including the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, and the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001; and (B) local search and rescue missions involving lost children, such as-- (i) the service dog Mercy, a bloodhound with the Lee County, Florida, Sheriff's department, who tracked a 12-year-old girl for more than half a mile through thick woods after the girl went missing during Tropical Storm Elsa in July 2021; and (ii) the service dog Gandalf, trained by the South Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association, who found a 12-year-old boy who had vanished from a campsite in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina in March 2019; (12) the extraordinary abilities of service animals, including smell, sensing, hearing, eyesight, and empathy, make the service animals uniquely capable of helping humans, including by-- (A) assisting with the identification of illegal drugs; (B) detecting an impending seizure; (C) hearing an individual buried beneath rubble; or (D) seeing an expensive or vital tool dropped by a naval diver; (13) service animals provide well-documented value to human health, safety, and security; and (14) the National Service Animals Memorial will represent a place of pride, introspection, and education to pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by all service animals and the handlers of service animals throughout history. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The National Service Animals Monument Corporation (referred to in this section as the ``Corporation'') may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the heroic deeds and sacrifices of service animals and handlers of service animals in the United States. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the national service animals monument corporation.--The Corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of section 8906(b) of that title. <all>

National Service Animals Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

National Service Animals Memorial Act

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard

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This bill authorizes the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the heroic deeds and sacrifices of service animals and handlers of service animals in the United States. The corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. (a) In General.--The National Service Animals Monument Corporation (referred to in this section as the ``Corporation'') may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the heroic deeds and sacrifices of service animals and handlers of service animals in the United States. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. (a) In General.--The National Service Animals Monument Corporation (referred to in this section as the ``Corporation'') may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the heroic deeds and sacrifices of service animals and handlers of service animals in the United States. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. (a) In General.--The National Service Animals Monument Corporation (referred to in this section as the ``Corporation'') may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the heroic deeds and sacrifices of service animals and handlers of service animals in the United States. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Service Animals Memorial Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the mission of the National Service Animals Monument Corporation is to honor and recognize the broad scope of service animals, including working animals, through the establishment of a memorial to educate the public about the contributions made by service animals and the human-animal bond between service animals and the handlers of the service animals, regardless of whether the handler is an individual with a disability, a law enforcement officer, military personnel, or any other individual; (2) in 1929, formalized service animal work began when the Eustice School in New Jersey established the first guide-dog school; (3) the purple poppy is the international symbol for the service and sacrifice of service animals; (4) on February 24 of each year, National Service Animals Day is celebrated in the United States and throughout the world; (5) service and working animals, such as dogs, horses, homing pigeons, donkeys, mules, dolphins, sea lions, and other animals, have worked alongside and supported humans throughout history and have created strong human-animal bonds, including when-- (A) during the Revolutionary War, horses served in combat carrying soldiers and transporting the wounded and critical supplies; (B) during World War I and World War II-- (i) homing pigeons served as critical messengers with tiny message capsules attached to the legs of the pigeons that were used to send communications that saved the lives of countless soldiers, resulting in many pigeons becoming the target of enemy fire; and (ii) donkeys and mules transported food, supplies, and wounded servicemembers; and (C) during the war in Afghanistan-- (i) military working dogs safeguarded the lives of thousands of servicemembers by clearing areas of improvised explosion devices; and (ii) as 1 example, Lucca, a German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois service dog-- (I) was employed by the United States Marine Corps for 6 years; (II) was trained to detect explosives; (III) deployed twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan; (IV) supported over 400 missions without a single human fatality; and (V) sustained an injury and amputation in 2012 due to an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan; (6) the bonds formed between law enforcement and military personnel and working dogs are so strong that the personnel and dogs have willingly risked their lives to save each other; (7) the tasks that service dogs perform for individuals with disabilities are essential activities of daily living, such as-- (A) guiding individuals with visual impairments; (B) signaling sounds for individuals who are deaf; (C) retrieving items for individuals with mobility issues; (D) alerting the individuals about impending cardiac episodes or seizures; (E) turning on lights for the individuals; (F) providing stability for the individuals while the individuals are standing; and (G) pressing elevator and accessibility buttons for the individuals; (8) in addition to the help of service animals with functional tasks and missions, the human-animal bond provides handlers the ability to-- (A) live independently; (B) work confidently; and (C) socialize freely; (9) shelter dogs can be trained as service animals; (10) service animals, such as horses and dogs, support-- (A) a variety of health and therapy services, including for individuals with autism, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder; and (B) servicemembers and veterans who experience traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder; (11) search and rescue dogs working with civilian or law enforcement handlers make communities in the United States and the United States overall safer when assisting with the rescue of lost children, seniors, and other at-risk individuals, including in the event of natural or manmade disasters, such as the support by service animals of-- (A) search and rescue missions after terrorist attacks, including the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, and the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001; and (B) local search and rescue missions involving lost children, such as-- (i) the service dog Mercy, a bloodhound with the Lee County, Florida, Sheriff's department, who tracked a 12-year-old girl for more than half a mile through thick woods after the girl went missing during Tropical Storm Elsa in July 2021; and (ii) the service dog Gandalf, trained by the South Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association, who found a 12-year-old boy who had vanished from a campsite in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina in March 2019; (12) the extraordinary abilities of service animals, including smell, sensing, hearing, eyesight, and empathy, make the service animals uniquely capable of helping humans, including by-- (A) assisting with the identification of illegal drugs; (B) detecting an impending seizure; (C) hearing an individual buried beneath rubble; or (D) seeing an expensive or vital tool dropped by a naval diver; (13) service animals provide well-documented value to human health, safety, and security; and (14) the National Service Animals Memorial will represent a place of pride, introspection, and education to pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by all service animals and the handlers of service animals throughout history. SEC. 3. (a) In General.--The National Service Animals Monument Corporation (referred to in this section as the ``Corporation'') may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the heroic deeds and sacrifices of service animals and handlers of service animals in the United States. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code.

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( 2) Responsibility of the national service animals monument corporation.--The Corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( 2) Responsibility of the national service animals monument corporation.--The Corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( 2) Responsibility of the national service animals monument corporation.--The Corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( 2) Responsibility of the national service animals monument corporation.--The Corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

To authorize the National Service Animals Monument Corporation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. ( 2) Responsibility of the national service animals monument corporation.--The Corporation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work under this section (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Corporation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (

H.R.3467

Health

Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data, in cooperation with states, through relevant public health surveillance systems or surveys for a longitudinal study on the links between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes. In addition, the CDC may provide, directly or through grants or other agreements with public or nonprofit entities, technical assistance related to this data collection.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Certain negative events, circumstances, or maltreatment to which children may be exposed, known as adverse childhood experiences, are associated with negative health outcomes. (2) Childhood psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; household challenges such as violence, substance use, mental illness, separation or divorce, or incarceration of a family member; and emotional or physical neglect have been shown to negatively impact a person's long-term health and well-being. (3) Adverse childhood experiences and associated conditions such as living in under-resourced or racially segregated neighborhoods, frequently moving, experiencing food insecurity, and other instability can cause toxic stress, a prolonged activation of the stress-response system. (4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. (5) More than half of all Americans have experienced one or more adverse childhood experiences. (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. (8) Evidence-based prevention and mitigation strategies to address adverse childhood experiences have been identified, but efforts are needed to facilitate implementation in communities. SEC. 2. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 393D (42 U.S.C. 280b-1f) the following: ``SEC. 393E. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON PREVENTING OR REMEDIATING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may, in cooperation with the States, collect and report data on adverse childhood experiences through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, or other relevant public health surveys or questionnaires to contribute to a longitudinal study that-- ``(1) builds on previous literature, including the seminal CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, on the biology and neuroscience of childhood adversity that establishes the links between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes; and ``(2) focuses on elements not included in the study referred to in paragraph (1), including-- ``(A) the inclusion of a diverse nationally representative sample of participants; ``(B) the strength of the relationship between individual, specific adverse childhood experiences and negative health outcomes; ``(C) the intensity and frequency of adverse childhood experiences; ``(D) the relative strength of particular risk and protective factors; and ``(E) the effect of social, economic, and community conditions on health and well-being. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. <all>

Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences.

Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act

Rep. McBath, Lucy

D

GA

This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data, in cooperation with states, through relevant public health surveillance systems or surveys for a longitudinal study on the links between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes. In addition, the CDC may provide, directly or through grants or other agreements with public or nonprofit entities, technical assistance related to this data collection.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (2) Childhood psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; household challenges such as violence, substance use, mental illness, separation or divorce, or incarceration of a family member; and emotional or physical neglect have been shown to negatively impact a person's long-term health and well-being. (3) Adverse childhood experiences and associated conditions such as living in under-resourced or racially segregated neighborhoods, frequently moving, experiencing food insecurity, and other instability can cause toxic stress, a prolonged activation of the stress-response system. (5) More than half of all Americans have experienced one or more adverse childhood experiences. (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (8) Evidence-based prevention and mitigation strategies to address adverse childhood experiences have been identified, but efforts are needed to facilitate implementation in communities. SEC. 2. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 393D (42 U.S.C. 280b-1f) the following: ``SEC. 393E. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may, in cooperation with the States, collect and report data on adverse childhood experiences through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, or other relevant public health surveys or questionnaires to contribute to a longitudinal study that-- ``(1) builds on previous literature, including the seminal CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, on the biology and neuroscience of childhood adversity that establishes the links between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes; and ``(2) focuses on elements not included in the study referred to in paragraph (1), including-- ``(A) the inclusion of a diverse nationally representative sample of participants; ``(B) the strength of the relationship between individual, specific adverse childhood experiences and negative health outcomes; ``(C) the intensity and frequency of adverse childhood experiences; ``(D) the relative strength of particular risk and protective factors; and ``(E) the effect of social, economic, and community conditions on health and well-being. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (3) Adverse childhood experiences and associated conditions such as living in under-resourced or racially segregated neighborhoods, frequently moving, experiencing food insecurity, and other instability can cause toxic stress, a prolonged activation of the stress-response system. (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SEC. 2. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may, in cooperation with the States, collect and report data on adverse childhood experiences through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, or other relevant public health surveys or questionnaires to contribute to a longitudinal study that-- ``(1) builds on previous literature, including the seminal CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, on the biology and neuroscience of childhood adversity that establishes the links between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes; and ``(2) focuses on elements not included in the study referred to in paragraph (1), including-- ``(A) the inclusion of a diverse nationally representative sample of participants; ``(B) the strength of the relationship between individual, specific adverse childhood experiences and negative health outcomes; ``(C) the intensity and frequency of adverse childhood experiences; ``(D) the relative strength of particular risk and protective factors; and ``(E) the effect of social, economic, and community conditions on health and well-being. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Certain negative events, circumstances, or maltreatment to which children may be exposed, known as adverse childhood experiences, are associated with negative health outcomes. (2) Childhood psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; household challenges such as violence, substance use, mental illness, separation or divorce, or incarceration of a family member; and emotional or physical neglect have been shown to negatively impact a person's long-term health and well-being. (3) Adverse childhood experiences and associated conditions such as living in under-resourced or racially segregated neighborhoods, frequently moving, experiencing food insecurity, and other instability can cause toxic stress, a prolonged activation of the stress-response system. (4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. (5) More than half of all Americans have experienced one or more adverse childhood experiences. (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. (8) Evidence-based prevention and mitigation strategies to address adverse childhood experiences have been identified, but efforts are needed to facilitate implementation in communities. SEC. 2. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 393D (42 U.S.C. 280b-1f) the following: ``SEC. 393E. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON PREVENTING OR REMEDIATING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may, in cooperation with the States, collect and report data on adverse childhood experiences through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, or other relevant public health surveys or questionnaires to contribute to a longitudinal study that-- ``(1) builds on previous literature, including the seminal CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, on the biology and neuroscience of childhood adversity that establishes the links between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes; and ``(2) focuses on elements not included in the study referred to in paragraph (1), including-- ``(A) the inclusion of a diverse nationally representative sample of participants; ``(B) the strength of the relationship between individual, specific adverse childhood experiences and negative health outcomes; ``(C) the intensity and frequency of adverse childhood experiences; ``(D) the relative strength of particular risk and protective factors; and ``(E) the effect of social, economic, and community conditions on health and well-being. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Certain negative events, circumstances, or maltreatment to which children may be exposed, known as adverse childhood experiences, are associated with negative health outcomes. (2) Childhood psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; household challenges such as violence, substance use, mental illness, separation or divorce, or incarceration of a family member; and emotional or physical neglect have been shown to negatively impact a person's long-term health and well-being. (3) Adverse childhood experiences and associated conditions such as living in under-resourced or racially segregated neighborhoods, frequently moving, experiencing food insecurity, and other instability can cause toxic stress, a prolonged activation of the stress-response system. (4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. (5) More than half of all Americans have experienced one or more adverse childhood experiences. (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. (8) Evidence-based prevention and mitigation strategies to address adverse childhood experiences have been identified, but efforts are needed to facilitate implementation in communities. SEC. 2. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 393D (42 U.S.C. 280b-1f) the following: ``SEC. 393E. SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON PREVENTING OR REMEDIATING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may, in cooperation with the States, collect and report data on adverse childhood experiences through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, or other relevant public health surveys or questionnaires to contribute to a longitudinal study that-- ``(1) builds on previous literature, including the seminal CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, on the biology and neuroscience of childhood adversity that establishes the links between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes; and ``(2) focuses on elements not included in the study referred to in paragraph (1), including-- ``(A) the inclusion of a diverse nationally representative sample of participants; ``(B) the strength of the relationship between individual, specific adverse childhood experiences and negative health outcomes; ``(C) the intensity and frequency of adverse childhood experiences; ``(D) the relative strength of particular risk and protective factors; and ``(E) the effect of social, economic, and community conditions on health and well-being. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( 7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. ( ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. ( 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a).

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. ( 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a).

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( 7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. ( ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. ( 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a).

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( 7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. ( ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. ( 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a).

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( 7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. ( ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act''. ( 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( Part J of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b et seq.) ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a).

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support research and programmatic efforts that will build on previous research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. 4) Experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences is associated with higher risks of some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. ( (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( 7) Further research is needed to better define adverse childhood experiences, understand the causal pathway between adverse childhood experiences and physical health outcomes, and identify protective factors against adverse childhood experiences and their effects, in order to inform and improve current programs and future efforts to promote public health. ( ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may, directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities, provide technical assistance with respect to the collection and reporting of data as described in subsection (a). ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.

H.R.6101

Health

Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2021 This bill requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers under Medicaid. The bill also extends funding for retail pharmacy surveys and requires additional information with respect to price concessions, dispensing fees, and survey participation to be made publicly available.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND PREVENTING THE USE OF ABUSIVE SPREAD PRICING AND RELATED PRACTICES IN MEDICAID. (a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Pass-through pricing required.--A contract between the State and a pharmacy benefit manager (referred to in this paragraph as a `PBM'), or a contract between the State and a managed care entity or other specified entity (as such terms are defined in section 1903(m)(9)(D)) that includes provisions making the entity responsible for coverage of covered outpatient drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled with the entity, shall require that payment for such drugs and related administrative services (as applicable), including payments made by a PBM on behalf of the State or entity, is based on a pass-through pricing model under which-- ``(A) any payment made by the entity or the PBM (as applicable) for such a drug-- ``(i) is limited to-- ``(I) ingredient cost; and ``(II) a professional dispensing fee that is not less than the professional dispensing fee that the State plan or waiver would pay if the plan or waiver was making the payment directly; ``(ii) is passed through in its entirety by the entity or PBM to the pharmacy or provider that dispenses the drug; and ``(iii) is made in a manner that is consistent with section 1902(a)(30)(A) and sections 447.512, 447.514, and 447.518 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) as if such requirements applied directly to the entity or the PBM, except that any payment by the entity or the PBM (as applicable) for the ingredient cost of a covered outpatient drug dispensed by providers and pharmacies referenced in clauses (i) or (ii) of section 447.518(a)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) shall be the same as the payment amount for the ingredient cost when dispensed by providers and pharmacies not referenced in such clauses, and in no case shall payment for the ingredient cost of a covered outpatient drug be based on the actual acquisition cost of a drug dispensed by providers and pharmacies referenced in such clauses or take into account a drug's status as a drug purchased at a discounted price by a provider or pharmacy referenced in such clauses; ``(B) payment to the entity or the PBM (as applicable) for administrative services performed by the entity or PBM is limited to a reasonable administrative fee that covers the reasonable cost of providing such services; ``(C) the entity or the PBM (as applicable) shall make available to the State, and the Secretary upon request, all costs and payments related to covered outpatient drugs and accompanying administrative services incurred, received, or made by the entity or the PBM, including ingredient costs, professional dispensing fees, administrative fees, post-sale and post-invoice fees, discounts, or related adjustments such as direct and indirect remuneration fees, and any and all other remuneration; and ``(D) any form of spread pricing whereby any amount charged or claimed by the entity or the PBM (as applicable) is in excess of the amount paid to the pharmacies on behalf of the entity, including any post- sale or post-invoice fees, discounts, or related adjustments such as direct and indirect remuneration fees or assessments (after allowing for a reasonable administrative fee as described in subparagraph (B)) is not allowable for purposes of claiming Federal matching payments under this title. ``(7) Protection against mandates relating to use of 340b drugs.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no State, Medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m)(1)(A)), or pharmacy benefit manager may prohibit a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity to dispense drugs on behalf of the covered entity, from dispensing covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to individuals receiving benefits under this title and from receiving payment in accordance with this section, or require that such covered entity or pharmacy dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under section 340B to such individuals. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection apply to contracts between States and managed care entities, other specified entities, or pharmacy benefits managers that are entered into or renewed on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Ensuring Accurate Payments to Pharmacies Under Medicaid.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(f)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end of paragraph (1)(A)(i) and all that precedes it through ``(1)'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Determining pharmacy actual acquisition costs.--The Secretary shall conduct a survey of retail community pharmacy drug prices to determine the national average drug acquisition cost as follows: ``(A) Use of vendor.--The Secretary may contract services for-- ``(i) with respect to retail community pharmacies, the determination of retail survey prices of the national average drug acquisition cost for covered outpatient drugs based on a monthly survey of such pharmacies, net of all discounts and rebates (to the extent any information with respect to such discounts and rebates is available); and''; (B) by adding at the end of paragraph (1) the following: ``(F) Survey reporting.--In order to meet the requirement of section 1902(a)(54), a State shall require that any retail community pharmacy in the State that receives any payment, reimbursement, administrative fee, discount, or rebate related to the dispensing of covered outpatient drugs to individuals receiving benefits under this title, regardless of whether such payment, fee, discount, or rebate is received from the State or a managed care entity directly or from a pharmacy benefit manager or another entity that has a contract with the State or a managed care entity, shall respond to surveys of retail prices conducted under this subsection. ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(ii) The sampling frame and number of pharmacies sampled monthly. ``(iii) Characteristics of reporting pharmacies, including type (such as independent or chain), geographic or regional location, and dispensing volume. ``(iv) Reporting of a separate national average drug acquisition cost for each drug for independent retail pharmacies and chain pharmacies. ``(v) Information on price concessions including on and off invoice discounts, rebates, and other price concessions to the extent that such information is available during the survey period. ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(H) Report on specialty pharmacies.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress examining specialty drug coverage and reimbursement under this title. ``(ii) Content of report.--Such report shall include a description of how State Medicaid programs define specialty drugs, how much State Medicaid programs pay for specialty drugs, how States and managed care plans determine payment for specialty drugs, the settings in which specialty drugs are dispensed (such as retail community pharmacies or specialty pharmacies), whether acquisition costs for specialty drugs are captured in the national average drug acquisition cost survey, and recommendations as to whether specialty pharmacies should be included in the survey of retail prices to ensure national average drug acquisition costs capture drugs sold at specialty pharmacies and how such specialty pharmacies should be defined.''; (C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2021

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program.

Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2021

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"

R

GA

This bill requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers under Medicaid. The bill also extends funding for retail pharmacy surveys and requires additional information with respect to price concessions, dispensing fees, and survey participation to be made publicly available.

2. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND PREVENTING THE USE OF ABUSIVE SPREAD PRICING AND RELATED PRACTICES IN MEDICAID. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. (b) Ensuring Accurate Payments to Pharmacies Under Medicaid.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(iv) Reporting of a separate national average drug acquisition cost for each drug for independent retail pharmacies and chain pharmacies. ``(v) Information on price concessions including on and off invoice discounts, rebates, and other price concessions to the extent that such information is available during the survey period. ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(ii) Content of report.--Such report shall include a description of how State Medicaid programs define specialty drugs, how much State Medicaid programs pay for specialty drugs, how States and managed care plans determine payment for specialty drugs, the settings in which specialty drugs are dispensed (such as retail community pharmacies or specialty pharmacies), whether acquisition costs for specialty drugs are captured in the national average drug acquisition cost survey, and recommendations as to whether specialty pharmacies should be included in the survey of retail prices to ensure national average drug acquisition costs capture drugs sold at specialty pharmacies and how such specialty pharmacies should be defined. ''; (C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

2. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND PREVENTING THE USE OF ABUSIVE SPREAD PRICING AND RELATED PRACTICES IN MEDICAID. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. (b) Ensuring Accurate Payments to Pharmacies Under Medicaid.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(iv) Reporting of a separate national average drug acquisition cost for each drug for independent retail pharmacies and chain pharmacies. ``(v) Information on price concessions including on and off invoice discounts, rebates, and other price concessions to the extent that such information is available during the survey period. ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ''; (C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

2. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND PREVENTING THE USE OF ABUSIVE SPREAD PRICING AND RELATED PRACTICES IN MEDICAID. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. (b) Ensuring Accurate Payments to Pharmacies Under Medicaid.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(iv) Reporting of a separate national average drug acquisition cost for each drug for independent retail pharmacies and chain pharmacies. ``(v) Information on price concessions including on and off invoice discounts, rebates, and other price concessions to the extent that such information is available during the survey period. ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(ii) Content of report.--Such report shall include a description of how State Medicaid programs define specialty drugs, how much State Medicaid programs pay for specialty drugs, how States and managed care plans determine payment for specialty drugs, the settings in which specialty drugs are dispensed (such as retail community pharmacies or specialty pharmacies), whether acquisition costs for specialty drugs are captured in the national average drug acquisition cost survey, and recommendations as to whether specialty pharmacies should be included in the survey of retail prices to ensure national average drug acquisition costs capture drugs sold at specialty pharmacies and how such specialty pharmacies should be defined. ''; (C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND PREVENTING THE USE OF ABUSIVE SPREAD PRICING AND RELATED PRACTICES IN MEDICAID. 1396r-8(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Pass-through pricing required.--A contract between the State and a pharmacy benefit manager (referred to in this paragraph as a `PBM'), or a contract between the State and a managed care entity or other specified entity (as such terms are defined in section 1903(m)(9)(D)) that includes provisions making the entity responsible for coverage of covered outpatient drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled with the entity, shall require that payment for such drugs and related administrative services (as applicable), including payments made by a PBM on behalf of the State or entity, is based on a pass-through pricing model under which-- ``(A) any payment made by the entity or the PBM (as applicable) for such a drug-- ``(i) is limited to-- ``(I) ingredient cost; and ``(II) a professional dispensing fee that is not less than the professional dispensing fee that the State plan or waiver would pay if the plan or waiver was making the payment directly; ``(ii) is passed through in its entirety by the entity or PBM to the pharmacy or provider that dispenses the drug; and ``(iii) is made in a manner that is consistent with section 1902(a)(30)(A) and sections 447.512, 447.514, and 447.518 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) as if such requirements applied directly to the entity or the PBM, except that any payment by the entity or the PBM (as applicable) for the ingredient cost of a covered outpatient drug dispensed by providers and pharmacies referenced in clauses (i) or (ii) of section 447.518(a)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) shall be the same as the payment amount for the ingredient cost when dispensed by providers and pharmacies not referenced in such clauses, and in no case shall payment for the ingredient cost of a covered outpatient drug be based on the actual acquisition cost of a drug dispensed by providers and pharmacies referenced in such clauses or take into account a drug's status as a drug purchased at a discounted price by a provider or pharmacy referenced in such clauses; ``(B) payment to the entity or the PBM (as applicable) for administrative services performed by the entity or PBM is limited to a reasonable administrative fee that covers the reasonable cost of providing such services; ``(C) the entity or the PBM (as applicable) shall make available to the State, and the Secretary upon request, all costs and payments related to covered outpatient drugs and accompanying administrative services incurred, received, or made by the entity or the PBM, including ingredient costs, professional dispensing fees, administrative fees, post-sale and post-invoice fees, discounts, or related adjustments such as direct and indirect remuneration fees, and any and all other remuneration; and ``(D) any form of spread pricing whereby any amount charged or claimed by the entity or the PBM (as applicable) is in excess of the amount paid to the pharmacies on behalf of the entity, including any post- sale or post-invoice fees, discounts, or related adjustments such as direct and indirect remuneration fees or assessments (after allowing for a reasonable administrative fee as described in subparagraph (B)) is not allowable for purposes of claiming Federal matching payments under this title. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. (b) Ensuring Accurate Payments to Pharmacies Under Medicaid.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) The sampling frame and number of pharmacies sampled monthly. ``(iii) Characteristics of reporting pharmacies, including type (such as independent or chain), geographic or regional location, and dispensing volume. ``(iv) Reporting of a separate national average drug acquisition cost for each drug for independent retail pharmacies and chain pharmacies. ``(v) Information on price concessions including on and off invoice discounts, rebates, and other price concessions to the extent that such information is available during the survey period. ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(ii) Content of report.--Such report shall include a description of how State Medicaid programs define specialty drugs, how much State Medicaid programs pay for specialty drugs, how States and managed care plans determine payment for specialty drugs, the settings in which specialty drugs are dispensed (such as retail community pharmacies or specialty pharmacies), whether acquisition costs for specialty drugs are captured in the national average drug acquisition cost survey, and recommendations as to whether specialty pharmacies should be included in the survey of retail prices to ensure national average drug acquisition costs capture drugs sold at specialty pharmacies and how such specialty pharmacies should be defined. ''; (C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection apply to contracts between States and managed care entities, other specified entities, or pharmacy benefits managers that are entered into or renewed on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. ( 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(H) Report on specialty pharmacies.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress examining specialty drug coverage and reimbursement under this title. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(H) Report on specialty pharmacies.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress examining specialty drug coverage and reimbursement under this title. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection apply to contracts between States and managed care entities, other specified entities, or pharmacy benefits managers that are entered into or renewed on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. ( 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(H) Report on specialty pharmacies.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress examining specialty drug coverage and reimbursement under this title. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection apply to contracts between States and managed care entities, other specified entities, or pharmacy benefits managers that are entered into or renewed on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. ( 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. ``(H) Report on specialty pharmacies.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress examining specialty drug coverage and reimbursement under this title. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. a) Pass-Through Pricing Required.-- (1) In general.--Section 1927(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify States that States may not prohibit a provider under this title that is a covered entity under section 340B of the Public Health Services Act, or a pharmacy under contract with a covered entity, from submitting claims for reimbursement for drugs purchased under such section that are dispensed to individuals receiving benefits under this title and may not require such provider to dispense covered outpatient drugs purchased under such section to such individuals.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection apply to contracts between States and managed care entities, other specified entities, or pharmacy benefits managers that are entered into or renewed on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F). ``(vi) Information on average professional dispensing fees paid. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. ( 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection take effect on the first day of the first quarter that begins on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. ``(H) Report on specialty pharmacies.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress examining specialty drug coverage and reimbursement under this title. C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including payments rates under Medicaid managed care plans,'' after ``under this title''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``and the basis for such dispensing fees'' before the semicolon; and (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter,'' after ``2010''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1903(m)(2)(A)(xiii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(2)(A)(xiii)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (III)'' and inserting ``(III)''; (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and (IV) pharmacy benefit management services provided by the entity, or provided by a pharmacy benefit manager on behalf of the entity under a contract or other arrangement between the entity and the pharmacy benefit manager, shall comply with the requirements of section 1927(e)(6)''; and (C) by moving the left margin 2 ems to the left. ( 3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection apply to contracts between States and managed care entities, other specified entities, or pharmacy benefits managers that are entered into or renewed on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(G) Survey information.--Information on retail community actual acquisition prices obtained under this paragraph shall be made publicly available and shall include at least the following: ``(i) The monthly response rate of the survey including a list of pharmacies not in compliance with subparagraph (F).

S.2064

Energy

Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds for investment in clean energy projects at the federal, state, and local level.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 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 ``Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Potential exists for increasing clean and renewable energy production and energy efficiency installation in the United States. (2) Other nations, including China and Germany, are ahead of the United States in manufacturing and deploying various clean energy technologies, even though many of these technologies were invented in the United States. (3) Climate change represents an existential threat to the safety, security, and economy of the United States. Rapid and robust deployment of clean energy will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change on American society. (4) Many segments of the American public want to take charge of efforts to combat the effects of climate change and practice responsible consumer behavior. (5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. (6) Investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the United States create green jobs throughout the Nation. New and innovative jobs could be created through expanded government support for clean energy and energy efficiency. (7) As Americans choose energy efficiency and clean energy and transportation, it reduces our dependence on foreign oil and improves our energy security. (8) Bonds are a low-cost method for encouraging clean energy, as they do not require direct budget allocations or expenditures. The projects supported through Clean Energy Victory Bonds will create jobs and business revenues that will increase Federal tax revenues, while simultaneously reducing nationwide health and environmental costs incurred by the Federal Government. (9) Bonds are voluntary measures that allow Americans to contribute financially in whatever amount is available to them. (10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Clean energy project.--The term ``clean energy project'' means a technology that provides-- (A) performance-based energy efficiency improvements; or (B) clean energy improvements, including-- (i) electricity generated from solar, wind, geothermal, small-scale hydropower, and hydrokinetic energy sources; (ii) fuel cells using non-fossil fuel sources; (iii) advanced storage technologies; and (iv) electric vehicle infrastructure. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate. SEC. 4. CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Defense, shall issue bonds to be known as ``Clean Energy Victory Bonds'', the proceeds from which shall be used to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c) of section 9512 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by section 5). (b) Savings Bond.--Any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be issued by the Secretary-- (1) as a savings bond of series EE, or as administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury, in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 3105 of title 31, United States Code; and (2) in denominations of $25 and such other amounts as are determined appropriate by the Secretary, and shall mature within such periods as determined by the Secretary. (c) Amount of Clean Energy Victory Bonds.--The aggregate face amount of the Clean Energy Victory Bonds issued annually under this section shall be not greater than $50,000,000,000. (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. (e) Full Faith and Credit.--Payment of interest and principal with respect to any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be made from the general fund of the Treasury of the United States and shall be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. (f) Promotion.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such actions, independently and in conjunction with financial institutions offering Clean Energy Victory Bonds, to promote the purchase of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, including campaigns describing the financial and social benefits of purchasing Clean Energy Victory Bonds. (2) Promotional activities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), promotional activities may include advertisements, pamphlets, or other promotional materials-- (A) in periodicals; (B) on billboards and other outdoor venues; (C) on television; (D) on radio; (E) on the internet; (F) within financial institutions; or (G) any other venues or outlets the Secretary may identify. SEC. 5. CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS TRUST FUND. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 9512. CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS TRUST FUND. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund-- ``(1) amounts equivalent to revenue from the issuance of Clean Energy Victory Bonds under section 4 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021, and ``(2) any gifts or bequests made to the Trust Fund which are accepted by the Secretary for the benefit of such Fund or any activity financed through such Fund. ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriation, to finance clean energy projects (as defined in section 3 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021) at the Federal, State, and local level, which may include-- ``(1) providing additional support to existing Federal financing programs available to States for energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy deployment, ``(2) providing funding for clean energy investments by all Federal agencies, ``(3) providing funding for electric grid enhancements and connections that enable clean energy deployment, ``(4) providing funding to renovate existing inefficient buildings or building new energy efficient buildings, ``(5) providing tax incentives and tax credits for clean energy technologies, ``(6) providing funding for new innovation research, including ARPA-E, public competitions similar to those designed by the X Prize Foundation, grants provided through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy, or other mechanisms to fund revolutionary clean energy technology, ``(7) providing additional support to existing Federal, State, and local grant programs that finance clean energy projects, and ``(8) providing funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 9512. Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund.''. <all>

Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds.

Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021

Sen. Merkley, Jeff

D

OR

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds for investment in clean energy projects at the federal, state, and local level.

SHORT TITLE. (3) Climate change represents an existential threat to the safety, security, and economy of the United States. (10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. 3. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate. 4. CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. (2) Promotional activities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), promotional activities may include advertisements, pamphlets, or other promotional materials-- (A) in periodicals; (B) on billboards and other outdoor venues; (C) on television; (D) on radio; (E) on the internet; (F) within financial institutions; or (G) any other venues or outlets the Secretary may identify. SEC. 5. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriation, to finance clean energy projects (as defined in section 3 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021) at the Federal, State, and local level, which may include-- ``(1) providing additional support to existing Federal financing programs available to States for energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy deployment, ``(2) providing funding for clean energy investments by all Federal agencies, ``(3) providing funding for electric grid enhancements and connections that enable clean energy deployment, ``(4) providing funding to renovate existing inefficient buildings or building new energy efficient buildings, ``(5) providing tax incentives and tax credits for clean energy technologies, ``(6) providing funding for new innovation research, including ARPA-E, public competitions similar to those designed by the X Prize Foundation, grants provided through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy, or other mechanisms to fund revolutionary clean energy technology, ``(7) providing additional support to existing Federal, State, and local grant programs that finance clean energy projects, and ``(8) providing funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. 9512.

(10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. 3. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate. 4. CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. SEC. 5. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriation, to finance clean energy projects (as defined in section 3 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021) at the Federal, State, and local level, which may include-- ``(1) providing additional support to existing Federal financing programs available to States for energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy deployment, ``(2) providing funding for clean energy investments by all Federal agencies, ``(3) providing funding for electric grid enhancements and connections that enable clean energy deployment, ``(4) providing funding to renovate existing inefficient buildings or building new energy efficient buildings, ``(5) providing tax incentives and tax credits for clean energy technologies, ``(6) providing funding for new innovation research, including ARPA-E, public competitions similar to those designed by the X Prize Foundation, grants provided through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy, or other mechanisms to fund revolutionary clean energy technology, ``(7) providing additional support to existing Federal, State, and local grant programs that finance clean energy projects, and ``(8) providing funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. 9512.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. FINDINGS. (3) Climate change represents an existential threat to the safety, security, and economy of the United States. (4) Many segments of the American public want to take charge of efforts to combat the effects of climate change and practice responsible consumer behavior. (8) Bonds are a low-cost method for encouraging clean energy, as they do not require direct budget allocations or expenditures. The projects supported through Clean Energy Victory Bonds will create jobs and business revenues that will increase Federal tax revenues, while simultaneously reducing nationwide health and environmental costs incurred by the Federal Government. (9) Bonds are voluntary measures that allow Americans to contribute financially in whatever amount is available to them. (10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. 3. DEFINITIONS. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate. 4. CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. (e) Full Faith and Credit.--Payment of interest and principal with respect to any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be made from the general fund of the Treasury of the United States and shall be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. (2) Promotional activities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), promotional activities may include advertisements, pamphlets, or other promotional materials-- (A) in periodicals; (B) on billboards and other outdoor venues; (C) on television; (D) on radio; (E) on the internet; (F) within financial institutions; or (G) any other venues or outlets the Secretary may identify. SEC. 5. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriation, to finance clean energy projects (as defined in section 3 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021) at the Federal, State, and local level, which may include-- ``(1) providing additional support to existing Federal financing programs available to States for energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy deployment, ``(2) providing funding for clean energy investments by all Federal agencies, ``(3) providing funding for electric grid enhancements and connections that enable clean energy deployment, ``(4) providing funding to renovate existing inefficient buildings or building new energy efficient buildings, ``(5) providing tax incentives and tax credits for clean energy technologies, ``(6) providing funding for new innovation research, including ARPA-E, public competitions similar to those designed by the X Prize Foundation, grants provided through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy, or other mechanisms to fund revolutionary clean energy technology, ``(7) providing additional support to existing Federal, State, and local grant programs that finance clean energy projects, and ``(8) providing funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. 9512.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Potential exists for increasing clean and renewable energy production and energy efficiency installation in the United States. (2) Other nations, including China and Germany, are ahead of the United States in manufacturing and deploying various clean energy technologies, even though many of these technologies were invented in the United States. (3) Climate change represents an existential threat to the safety, security, and economy of the United States. Rapid and robust deployment of clean energy will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change on American society. (4) Many segments of the American public want to take charge of efforts to combat the effects of climate change and practice responsible consumer behavior. (5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. (7) As Americans choose energy efficiency and clean energy and transportation, it reduces our dependence on foreign oil and improves our energy security. (8) Bonds are a low-cost method for encouraging clean energy, as they do not require direct budget allocations or expenditures. The projects supported through Clean Energy Victory Bonds will create jobs and business revenues that will increase Federal tax revenues, while simultaneously reducing nationwide health and environmental costs incurred by the Federal Government. (9) Bonds are voluntary measures that allow Americans to contribute financially in whatever amount is available to them. (10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Clean energy project.--The term ``clean energy project'' means a technology that provides-- (A) performance-based energy efficiency improvements; or (B) clean energy improvements, including-- (i) electricity generated from solar, wind, geothermal, small-scale hydropower, and hydrokinetic energy sources; (ii) fuel cells using non-fossil fuel sources; (iii) advanced storage technologies; and (iv) electric vehicle infrastructure. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate. 4. CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. (e) Full Faith and Credit.--Payment of interest and principal with respect to any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be made from the general fund of the Treasury of the United States and shall be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. (2) Promotional activities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), promotional activities may include advertisements, pamphlets, or other promotional materials-- (A) in periodicals; (B) on billboards and other outdoor venues; (C) on television; (D) on radio; (E) on the internet; (F) within financial institutions; or (G) any other venues or outlets the Secretary may identify. SEC. 5. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriation, to finance clean energy projects (as defined in section 3 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021) at the Federal, State, and local level, which may include-- ``(1) providing additional support to existing Federal financing programs available to States for energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy deployment, ``(2) providing funding for clean energy investments by all Federal agencies, ``(3) providing funding for electric grid enhancements and connections that enable clean energy deployment, ``(4) providing funding to renovate existing inefficient buildings or building new energy efficient buildings, ``(5) providing tax incentives and tax credits for clean energy technologies, ``(6) providing funding for new innovation research, including ARPA-E, public competitions similar to those designed by the X Prize Foundation, grants provided through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy, or other mechanisms to fund revolutionary clean energy technology, ``(7) providing additional support to existing Federal, State, and local grant programs that finance clean energy projects, and ``(8) providing funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. 9512.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. (6) Investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the United States create green jobs throughout the Nation. 7) As Americans choose energy efficiency and clean energy and transportation, it reduces our dependence on foreign oil and improves our energy security. ( CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. ( b) Savings Bond.--Any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be issued by the Secretary-- (1) as a savings bond of series EE, or as administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury, in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 3105 of title 31, United States Code; and (2) in denominations of $25 and such other amounts as are determined appropriate by the Secretary, and shall mature within such periods as determined by the Secretary. ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( f) Promotion.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such actions, independently and in conjunction with financial institutions offering Clean Energy Victory Bonds, to promote the purchase of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, including campaigns describing the financial and social benefits of purchasing Clean Energy Victory Bonds. ( (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 2) Other nations, including China and Germany, are ahead of the United States in manufacturing and deploying various clean energy technologies, even though many of these technologies were invented in the United States. ( 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. ( (10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. b) Savings Bond.--Any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be issued by the Secretary-- (1) as a savings bond of series EE, or as administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury, in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 3105 of title 31, United States Code; and (2) in denominations of $25 and such other amounts as are determined appropriate by the Secretary, and shall mature within such periods as determined by the Secretary. ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( f) Promotion.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such actions, independently and in conjunction with financial institutions offering Clean Energy Victory Bonds, to promote the purchase of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, including campaigns describing the financial and social benefits of purchasing Clean Energy Victory Bonds. ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund-- ``(1) amounts equivalent to revenue from the issuance of Clean Energy Victory Bonds under section 4 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021, and ``(2) any gifts or bequests made to the Trust Fund which are accepted by the Secretary for the benefit of such Fund or any activity financed through such Fund. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 2) Other nations, including China and Germany, are ahead of the United States in manufacturing and deploying various clean energy technologies, even though many of these technologies were invented in the United States. ( 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. ( (10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. b) Savings Bond.--Any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be issued by the Secretary-- (1) as a savings bond of series EE, or as administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury, in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 3105 of title 31, United States Code; and (2) in denominations of $25 and such other amounts as are determined appropriate by the Secretary, and shall mature within such periods as determined by the Secretary. ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( f) Promotion.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such actions, independently and in conjunction with financial institutions offering Clean Energy Victory Bonds, to promote the purchase of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, including campaigns describing the financial and social benefits of purchasing Clean Energy Victory Bonds. ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund-- ``(1) amounts equivalent to revenue from the issuance of Clean Energy Victory Bonds under section 4 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021, and ``(2) any gifts or bequests made to the Trust Fund which are accepted by the Secretary for the benefit of such Fund or any activity financed through such Fund. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. (6) Investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the United States create green jobs throughout the Nation. 7) As Americans choose energy efficiency and clean energy and transportation, it reduces our dependence on foreign oil and improves our energy security. ( CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. ( b) Savings Bond.--Any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be issued by the Secretary-- (1) as a savings bond of series EE, or as administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury, in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 3105 of title 31, United States Code; and (2) in denominations of $25 and such other amounts as are determined appropriate by the Secretary, and shall mature within such periods as determined by the Secretary. ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( f) Promotion.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such actions, independently and in conjunction with financial institutions offering Clean Energy Victory Bonds, to promote the purchase of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, including campaigns describing the financial and social benefits of purchasing Clean Energy Victory Bonds. ( (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 2) Other nations, including China and Germany, are ahead of the United States in manufacturing and deploying various clean energy technologies, even though many of these technologies were invented in the United States. ( 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. ( (10) During World War II, over 80 percent of American households purchased Victory Bonds to support the war effort, raising over $185,000,000,000, or over $2,000,000,000,000 in today's dollars. b) Savings Bond.--Any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be issued by the Secretary-- (1) as a savings bond of series EE, or as administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury, in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 3105 of title 31, United States Code; and (2) in denominations of $25 and such other amounts as are determined appropriate by the Secretary, and shall mature within such periods as determined by the Secretary. ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( f) Promotion.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such actions, independently and in conjunction with financial institutions offering Clean Energy Victory Bonds, to promote the purchase of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, including campaigns describing the financial and social benefits of purchasing Clean Energy Victory Bonds. ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund-- ``(1) amounts equivalent to revenue from the issuance of Clean Energy Victory Bonds under section 4 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021, and ``(2) any gifts or bequests made to the Trust Fund which are accepted by the Secretary for the benefit of such Fund or any activity financed through such Fund. ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. (6) Investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the United States create green jobs throughout the Nation. 7) As Americans choose energy efficiency and clean energy and transportation, it reduces our dependence on foreign oil and improves our energy security. ( CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BONDS. ( b) Savings Bond.--Any Clean Energy Victory Bond issued under this section shall be issued by the Secretary-- (1) as a savings bond of series EE, or as administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the Department of the Treasury, in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 3105 of title 31, United States Code; and (2) in denominations of $25 and such other amounts as are determined appropriate by the Secretary, and shall mature within such periods as determined by the Secretary. ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( f) Promotion.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such actions, independently and in conjunction with financial institutions offering Clean Energy Victory Bonds, to promote the purchase of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, including campaigns describing the financial and social benefits of purchasing Clean Energy Victory Bonds. ( (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(d) Project Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund-- ``(1) amounts equivalent to revenue from the issuance of Clean Energy Victory Bonds under section 4 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021, and ``(2) any gifts or bequests made to the Trust Fund which are accepted by the Secretary for the benefit of such Fund or any activity financed through such Fund. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. (

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. ( ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund-- ``(1) amounts equivalent to revenue from the issuance of Clean Energy Victory Bonds under section 4 of the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2021, and ``(2) any gifts or bequests made to the Trust Fund which are accepted by the Secretary for the benefit of such Fund or any activity financed through such Fund. ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. (

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds. 5) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the ``EERE'') estimates that taxpayer investment of $12,000,000,000 into the EERE research and development portfolio has already yielded an estimated net economic benefit to the United States of more than $230,000,000,000, with an overall annual return on investment of more than 20 percent. ( ( (d) Interest.--Clean Energy Victory Bonds shall bear interest at the rate the Secretary sets for Savings Bonds of Series EE and Series I, plus a rate of return determined by the Secretary which is based on the valuation of-- (1) savings achieved through reduced energy spending by the Federal Government resulting from clean energy projects funded from the proceeds of such bonds; and (2) interest collected on loans financed or guaranteed from the proceeds of such bonds. ( ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the `Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund', consisting of such amounts as may be apportioned or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). ``(2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `disadvantaged and vulnerable communities' means communities-- ``(A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, ``(B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or ``(C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec.

S.921

Crime and Law Enforcement

Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act This bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over the following criminal offenses: The United States may prosecute such conduct that occurs outside the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1468]] Public Law 117-59 117th Congress An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, to further protect officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. 18 USC 1 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: 18 USC 1114 note.>> SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) since the founding of the Nation, officers and employees of the United States Government have dutifully and faithfully served the United States overseas, including in situations that place them at serious risk of death or bodily harm, in order to preserve, protect, and defend the interests of the United States; (2) securing the safety of such officers and employees while serving overseas is of paramount importance and is also in furtherance of preserving, protecting, and defending the interests of the United States; (3) Federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, have correctly interpreted section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, to apply extraterritorially to protect officers and employees of the United States while the officers and employees are serving abroad; (4) in a case involving a violent attack against Federal law enforcement officers Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila, a panel of a Federal court of appeals held that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, does not apply extraterritorially, creating a split among the United States circuit courts of appeals; (5) in light of the opinion described in paragraph (4), it has become necessary for Congress to clarify the original intent that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, applies extraterritorially; and (6) it is further appropriate to clarify the original intent that sections 111 and 115 of title 18, United States Code, apply extraterritorially as well. [[Page 135 STAT. 1469]] SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''; (2) in section 115, by adding at the end the following: ``(e) There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''; and (3) in section 1114-- (A) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``Whoever''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''. Approved November 18, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 921: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 27, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 18, Presidential remarks. <all>

Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to further protect officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes.

Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over the following criminal offenses: The United States may prosecute such conduct that occurs outside the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1468]] Public Law 117-59 117th Congress An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, to further protect officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. 18 USC 1 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act''. SEC. 2. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) since the founding of the Nation, officers and employees of the United States Government have dutifully and faithfully served the United States overseas, including in situations that place them at serious risk of death or bodily harm, in order to preserve, protect, and defend the interests of the United States; (2) securing the safety of such officers and employees while serving overseas is of paramount importance and is also in furtherance of preserving, protecting, and defending the interests of the United States; (3) Federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, have correctly interpreted section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, to apply extraterritorially to protect officers and employees of the United States while the officers and employees are serving abroad; (4) in a case involving a violent attack against Federal law enforcement officers Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila, a panel of a Federal court of appeals held that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, does not apply extraterritorially, creating a split among the United States circuit courts of appeals; (5) in light of the opinion described in paragraph (4), it has become necessary for Congress to clarify the original intent that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, applies extraterritorially; and (6) it is further appropriate to clarify the original intent that sections 111 and 115 of title 18, United States Code, apply extraterritorially as well. 1469]] SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section. ''; and (3) in section 1114-- (A) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``Whoever''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''. Approved November 18, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 921: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 27, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 18, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 18 USC 1 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act''. SEC. 2. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) since the founding of the Nation, officers and employees of the United States Government have dutifully and faithfully served the United States overseas, including in situations that place them at serious risk of death or bodily harm, in order to preserve, protect, and defend the interests of the United States; (2) securing the safety of such officers and employees while serving overseas is of paramount importance and is also in furtherance of preserving, protecting, and defending the interests of the United States; (3) Federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, have correctly interpreted section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, to apply extraterritorially to protect officers and employees of the United States while the officers and employees are serving abroad; (4) in a case involving a violent attack against Federal law enforcement officers Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila, a panel of a Federal court of appeals held that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, does not apply extraterritorially, creating a split among the United States circuit courts of appeals; (5) in light of the opinion described in paragraph (4), it has become necessary for Congress to clarify the original intent that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, applies extraterritorially; and (6) it is further appropriate to clarify the original intent that sections 111 and 115 of title 18, United States Code, apply extraterritorially as well. 3. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. ''; and (3) in section 1114-- (A) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``Whoever''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 921: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1468]] Public Law 117-59 117th Congress An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, to further protect officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. 18 USC 1 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: 18 USC 1114 note.>> SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) since the founding of the Nation, officers and employees of the United States Government have dutifully and faithfully served the United States overseas, including in situations that place them at serious risk of death or bodily harm, in order to preserve, protect, and defend the interests of the United States; (2) securing the safety of such officers and employees while serving overseas is of paramount importance and is also in furtherance of preserving, protecting, and defending the interests of the United States; (3) Federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, have correctly interpreted section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, to apply extraterritorially to protect officers and employees of the United States while the officers and employees are serving abroad; (4) in a case involving a violent attack against Federal law enforcement officers Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila, a panel of a Federal court of appeals held that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, does not apply extraterritorially, creating a split among the United States circuit courts of appeals; (5) in light of the opinion described in paragraph (4), it has become necessary for Congress to clarify the original intent that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, applies extraterritorially; and (6) it is further appropriate to clarify the original intent that sections 111 and 115 of title 18, United States Code, apply extraterritorially as well. [[Page 135 STAT. 1469]] SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''; (2) in section 115, by adding at the end the following: ``(e) There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''; and (3) in section 1114-- (A) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``Whoever''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''. Approved November 18, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 921: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 27, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 18, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1468]] Public Law 117-59 117th Congress An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, to further protect officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. 18 USC 1 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: 18 USC 1114 note.>> SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) since the founding of the Nation, officers and employees of the United States Government have dutifully and faithfully served the United States overseas, including in situations that place them at serious risk of death or bodily harm, in order to preserve, protect, and defend the interests of the United States; (2) securing the safety of such officers and employees while serving overseas is of paramount importance and is also in furtherance of preserving, protecting, and defending the interests of the United States; (3) Federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, have correctly interpreted section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, to apply extraterritorially to protect officers and employees of the United States while the officers and employees are serving abroad; (4) in a case involving a violent attack against Federal law enforcement officers Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila, a panel of a Federal court of appeals held that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, does not apply extraterritorially, creating a split among the United States circuit courts of appeals; (5) in light of the opinion described in paragraph (4), it has become necessary for Congress to clarify the original intent that section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, applies extraterritorially; and (6) it is further appropriate to clarify the original intent that sections 111 and 115 of title 18, United States Code, apply extraterritorially as well. [[Page 135 STAT. 1469]] SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''; (2) in section 115, by adding at the end the following: ``(e) There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''; and (3) in section 1114-- (A) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``Whoever''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section.''. Approved November 18, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 921: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 27, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 18, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section. ''; ( Approved November 18, 2021. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section. ''; ( Approved November 18, 2021. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section. ''; ( Approved November 18, 2021. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section. ''; ( Approved November 18, 2021. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 111, by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.--There is extraterritorial jurisdiction over the conduct prohibited by this section. ''; ( Approved November 18, 2021. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 59] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 18, 2021 - [S. 921]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act. PROTECTION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES. 167 (2021): May 28, considered and passed Senate.

H.R.7391

International Affairs

Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act or ACES Act This bill requires the Department of State to devise and implement a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the U.S. financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador and any other country that uses the U.S. dollar as legal tender. The State Department must report to Congress on this plan and on various issues relating to El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, 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 ``Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act'' or ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ADOPTION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AS LEGAL TENDER IN EL SALVADOR. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the process followed by the Government of El Salvador to develop and enact the Bitcoin Law (Legislative Decree No. 57, Official Record No. 110, Volume 431, enacted June 9, 2021), which provides the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, with legal tender status in El Salvador. (2) An assessment of-- (A) the regulatory framework in El Salvador with respect to the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender and the technical capacity of El Salvador to effectively mitigate the financial integrity and cyber security risks associated with virtual-asset transactions; (B) whether the regulatory framework in El Salvador meets the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force with respect to virtual-asset transactions; (C) the impact on individuals and businesses of requiring tender of Bitcoin; and (D) the impact of such adoption of a cryptocurrency on-- (i) the macroeconomic stability and public finances of El Salvador, including taxation; (ii) the rule of law and democratic governance in El Salvador; (iii) the unbanked population in El Salvador; (iv) the flow of remittances from the United States to El Salvador; (v) El Salvador's relations with multilateral financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the Word Bank; (vi) bilateral and international efforts to combat transnational illicit activities; (vii) El Salvador's bilateral economic and commercial relationship with the United States and the potential for reduced use by El Salvador of the United States dollar; and (viii) existing United States sanctions frameworks and the potential for the use of cryptocurrency to circumvent such sanctions. (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. (c) Plan To Mitigate Risks to United States Financial System Posed by Adoption of Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender in Certain Countries.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the United States financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in-- (A) El Salvador; and (B) any other country that uses the United States dollar as legal tender. (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. (e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. <all>

ACES Act

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes.

ACES Act Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act

Rep. Torres, Norma J.

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This bill requires the Department of State to devise and implement a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the U.S. financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador and any other country that uses the U.S. dollar as legal tender. The State Department must report to Congress on this plan and on various issues relating to El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender.

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 ``Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act'' or ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ADOPTION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AS LEGAL TENDER IN EL SALVADOR. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the process followed by the Government of El Salvador to develop and enact the Bitcoin Law (Legislative Decree No. 57, Official Record No. (2) An assessment of-- (A) the regulatory framework in El Salvador with respect to the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender and the technical capacity of El Salvador to effectively mitigate the financial integrity and cyber security risks associated with virtual-asset transactions; (B) whether the regulatory framework in El Salvador meets the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force with respect to virtual-asset transactions; (C) the impact on individuals and businesses of requiring tender of Bitcoin; and (D) the impact of such adoption of a cryptocurrency on-- (i) the macroeconomic stability and public finances of El Salvador, including taxation; (ii) the rule of law and democratic governance in El Salvador; (iii) the unbanked population in El Salvador; (iv) the flow of remittances from the United States to El Salvador; (v) El Salvador's relations with multilateral financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the Word Bank; (vi) bilateral and international efforts to combat transnational illicit activities; (vii) El Salvador's bilateral economic and commercial relationship with the United States and the potential for reduced use by El Salvador of the United States dollar; and (viii) existing United States sanctions frameworks and the potential for the use of cryptocurrency to circumvent such sanctions. (c) Plan To Mitigate Risks to United States Financial System Posed by Adoption of Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender in Certain Countries.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the United States financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in-- (A) El Salvador; and (B) any other country that uses the United States dollar as legal tender. (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

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 ``Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act'' or ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ADOPTION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AS LEGAL TENDER IN EL SALVADOR. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the process followed by the Government of El Salvador to develop and enact the Bitcoin Law (Legislative Decree No. 57, Official Record No. (c) Plan To Mitigate Risks to United States Financial System Posed by Adoption of Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender in Certain Countries.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the United States financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in-- (A) El Salvador; and (B) any other country that uses the United States dollar as legal tender. (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, 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 ``Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act'' or ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ADOPTION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AS LEGAL TENDER IN EL SALVADOR. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the process followed by the Government of El Salvador to develop and enact the Bitcoin Law (Legislative Decree No. 57, Official Record No. 110, Volume 431, enacted June 9, 2021), which provides the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, with legal tender status in El Salvador. (2) An assessment of-- (A) the regulatory framework in El Salvador with respect to the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender and the technical capacity of El Salvador to effectively mitigate the financial integrity and cyber security risks associated with virtual-asset transactions; (B) whether the regulatory framework in El Salvador meets the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force with respect to virtual-asset transactions; (C) the impact on individuals and businesses of requiring tender of Bitcoin; and (D) the impact of such adoption of a cryptocurrency on-- (i) the macroeconomic stability and public finances of El Salvador, including taxation; (ii) the rule of law and democratic governance in El Salvador; (iii) the unbanked population in El Salvador; (iv) the flow of remittances from the United States to El Salvador; (v) El Salvador's relations with multilateral financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the Word Bank; (vi) bilateral and international efforts to combat transnational illicit activities; (vii) El Salvador's bilateral economic and commercial relationship with the United States and the potential for reduced use by El Salvador of the United States dollar; and (viii) existing United States sanctions frameworks and the potential for the use of cryptocurrency to circumvent such sanctions. (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. (c) Plan To Mitigate Risks to United States Financial System Posed by Adoption of Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender in Certain Countries.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the United States financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in-- (A) El Salvador; and (B) any other country that uses the United States dollar as legal tender. (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. (e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, 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 ``Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act'' or ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ADOPTION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AS LEGAL TENDER IN EL SALVADOR. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the process followed by the Government of El Salvador to develop and enact the Bitcoin Law (Legislative Decree No. 57, Official Record No. 110, Volume 431, enacted June 9, 2021), which provides the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, with legal tender status in El Salvador. (2) An assessment of-- (A) the regulatory framework in El Salvador with respect to the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender and the technical capacity of El Salvador to effectively mitigate the financial integrity and cyber security risks associated with virtual-asset transactions; (B) whether the regulatory framework in El Salvador meets the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force with respect to virtual-asset transactions; (C) the impact on individuals and businesses of requiring tender of Bitcoin; and (D) the impact of such adoption of a cryptocurrency on-- (i) the macroeconomic stability and public finances of El Salvador, including taxation; (ii) the rule of law and democratic governance in El Salvador; (iii) the unbanked population in El Salvador; (iv) the flow of remittances from the United States to El Salvador; (v) El Salvador's relations with multilateral financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the Word Bank; (vi) bilateral and international efforts to combat transnational illicit activities; (vii) El Salvador's bilateral economic and commercial relationship with the United States and the potential for reduced use by El Salvador of the United States dollar; and (viii) existing United States sanctions frameworks and the potential for the use of cryptocurrency to circumvent such sanctions. (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. (c) Plan To Mitigate Risks to United States Financial System Posed by Adoption of Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender in Certain Countries.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the United States financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in-- (A) El Salvador; and (B) any other country that uses the United States dollar as legal tender. (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. (e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( 2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( 3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( 3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( 2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( 3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( 2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( 3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( 2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( 3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( (2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

To require reports on the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the adoption by the Government of El Salvador of a cryptocurrency as legal tender. ( (3) A description of the internet infrastructure of El Salvador and an assessment of-- (A) the degree to which cryptocurrency is used in El Salvador; (B) matters relating to chain of custody and the potential for hacking and cybertheft of cryptocurrency; and (C) access to transparent and affordable internet and digital infrastructure among the unbanked population of El Salvador. ( 2) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall commence implementation of the plan. (d) Subsequent Report.--Not later than 270 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an updated version of such report, including a description of any significant development related to the risks to the United States financial system posed by the use of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador. ( e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.

S.1019

Health

Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 This bill imposes certain safety requirements on infant and toddler food. The bill establishes maximum levels of certain toxic elements (cadmium, and lead, mercury, and inorganic arsenic) allowable in infant and toddler food, defined as food intended to be sold for children up to 36 months old. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall periodically review and, if necessary, further lower these levels. The FDA may also establish limits on other toxic elements upon review of relevant health and dietary data. Furthermore, facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold infant and toddler food must have certain controls and plans to ensure that their food complies with the limits on toxic elements established by this bill. Such facilities shall also make publicly available certain information, including results from tests for toxic elements in their infant and toddler foods. The bill also expands the FDA's authority to require a recall of adulterated or misbranded food to include infant and toddler food that exceeds limits on toxic elements. The Centers for Disease Control shall carry out a public awareness campaign about the risks of toxic elements in infant and toddler food. The FDA shall commission research on agricultural methods that minimize levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, 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 ``Baby Food Safety Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD. Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ss) The term `infant and toddler food' means food intended for sale to children up to 36 months of age, including infant formula.''. SEC. 3. INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD HAZARD ANALYSIS AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS. (a) Preventive Controls.--Section 418(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the infant and toddler foods manufactured, processed, packed, or held by such facility will comply with the performance standards and action levels for toxic elements in infant and toddler foods required under section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.''. (b) Verification.--Paragraph (4) of section 418(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. (c) Biannual Reporting.--Section 418(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that manufactures infant and toddler foods shall make publicly available on a web page a biannual report summarizing the results of monitoring under subsection (d), and verification results under subsection (f), with respect to such facility and infant and toddler foods.''. SEC. 4. INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD ACTION LEVELS. (a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. (b) Action Levels.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Action Levels.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, infant and toddler food is deemed to be adulterated if it meets or exceeds the action level or regulatory limit that is applicable with respect to such food under this subsection. ``(2) Initial levels.--The initial action levels under this subsection are the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``Toxic Element Action Level ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inorganic arsenic............ 10 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 15 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cadmium...................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lead......................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mercury...................... 2 ppb ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``(3) Interim action levels.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall-- ``(A) review relevant health and dietary data; and ``(B) by guidance, lower the initial action levels established by paragraph (2) to further minimize exposure to toxic elements in infant and toddler food to further reduce potential clinical or population- level health effects as indicated by the Secretary's review of relevant health and dietary data. ``(4) Final regulatory limits; periodic review.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, by regulation set regulatory limits lower than the action levels established by paragraphs (2) and (3) to levels protective of infant and toddler neurological development, taking into account the most sensitive testing available; and ``(B) every 5 years thereafter-- ``(i) review the levels established under this subsection to consider whether such levels should be lowered further consistent with the standard described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) if so, by regulation so lower such levels. ``(5) Toxic elements.--The Secretary may by guidance or regulation, as applicable, establish interim action levels and regulatory limits for toxic elements in infant and toddler food in addition to the toxic elements specified in the table in paragraph (2) if determined by the Secretary to be appropriate upon review of relevant health and dietary data. ``(6) Progress reports.--Not later than 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress containing-- ``(A) a summary of progress towards establishing the required levels under this subsection; ``(B) an evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive controls for infant and toddler food based on monitoring results and verification results under section 418 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g) compared to levels under this subsection; and ``(C) an estimate of progress in reducing the cumulative exposure of children to toxic elements in infant and toddler food.''. (c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. (d) Mandatory Recall Authority.--Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350l(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than infant formula)''; and (2) by inserting after ``animals,'' the following: ``or the Secretary determines that an article of infant and toddler food contains a toxic element that meets or exceeds the action level applicable under subsection (e) of section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act,''. (e) Public Awareness Campaign.--Section 1009 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. (f) Grants for Farming Research.--Section 401 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353; 124 Stat. 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000.''. <all>

Baby Food Safety Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes.

Baby Food Safety Act of 2021

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill imposes certain safety requirements on infant and toddler food. The bill establishes maximum levels of certain toxic elements (cadmium, and lead, mercury, and inorganic arsenic) allowable in infant and toddler food, defined as food intended to be sold for children up to 36 months old. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall periodically review and, if necessary, further lower these levels. The FDA may also establish limits on other toxic elements upon review of relevant health and dietary data. Furthermore, facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold infant and toddler food must have certain controls and plans to ensure that their food complies with the limits on toxic elements established by this bill. Such facilities shall also make publicly available certain information, including results from tests for toxic elements in their infant and toddler foods. The bill also expands the FDA's authority to require a recall of adulterated or misbranded food to include infant and toddler food that exceeds limits on toxic elements. The Centers for Disease Control shall carry out a public awareness campaign about the risks of toxic elements in infant and toddler food. The FDA shall commission research on agricultural methods that minimize levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

SHORT TITLE. 2. Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ss) The term `infant and toddler food' means food intended for sale to children up to 36 months of age, including infant formula.''. 3. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. 350g(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that manufactures infant and toddler foods shall make publicly available on a web page a biannual report summarizing the results of monitoring under subsection (d), and verification results under subsection (f), with respect to such facility and infant and toddler foods.''. SEC. 4. INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD ACTION LEVELS. (a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. ``(2) Initial levels.--The initial action levels under this subsection are the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``Toxic Element Action Level ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inorganic arsenic............ 10 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 15 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cadmium...................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lead......................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mercury...................... 2 ppb ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``(3) Interim action levels.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall-- ``(A) review relevant health and dietary data; and ``(B) by guidance, lower the initial action levels established by paragraph (2) to further minimize exposure to toxic elements in infant and toddler food to further reduce potential clinical or population- level health effects as indicated by the Secretary's review of relevant health and dietary data. 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

2. Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ss) The term `infant and toddler food' means food intended for sale to children up to 36 months of age, including infant formula.''. 3. SEC. 4. INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD ACTION LEVELS. (a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. ``(2) Initial levels.--The initial action levels under this subsection are the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``Toxic Element Action Level ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inorganic arsenic............ 10 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 15 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cadmium...................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lead......................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mercury...................... 2 ppb ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``(3) Interim action levels.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall-- ``(A) review relevant health and dietary data; and ``(B) by guidance, lower the initial action levels established by paragraph (2) to further minimize exposure to toxic elements in infant and toddler food to further reduce potential clinical or population- level health effects as indicated by the Secretary's review of relevant health and dietary data. 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, 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 ``Baby Food Safety Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITION OF INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD. Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ss) The term `infant and toddler food' means food intended for sale to children up to 36 months of age, including infant formula.''. 3. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. 350g(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that manufactures infant and toddler foods shall make publicly available on a web page a biannual report summarizing the results of monitoring under subsection (d), and verification results under subsection (f), with respect to such facility and infant and toddler foods.''. SEC. 4. INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD ACTION LEVELS. (a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. 2201) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Action Levels.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, infant and toddler food is deemed to be adulterated if it meets or exceeds the action level or regulatory limit that is applicable with respect to such food under this subsection. ``(2) Initial levels.--The initial action levels under this subsection are the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``Toxic Element Action Level ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inorganic arsenic............ 10 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 15 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cadmium...................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lead......................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mercury...................... 2 ppb ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``(3) Interim action levels.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall-- ``(A) review relevant health and dietary data; and ``(B) by guidance, lower the initial action levels established by paragraph (2) to further minimize exposure to toxic elements in infant and toddler food to further reduce potential clinical or population- level health effects as indicated by the Secretary's review of relevant health and dietary data. 350g) compared to levels under this subsection; and ``(C) an estimate of progress in reducing the cumulative exposure of children to toxic elements in infant and toddler food.''. 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. (f) Grants for Farming Research.--Section 401 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353; 124 Stat. 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, 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 ``Baby Food Safety Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITION OF INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD. Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ss) The term `infant and toddler food' means food intended for sale to children up to 36 months of age, including infant formula.''. 3. INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD HAZARD ANALYSIS AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. (c) Biannual Reporting.--Section 418(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that manufactures infant and toddler foods shall make publicly available on a web page a biannual report summarizing the results of monitoring under subsection (d), and verification results under subsection (f), with respect to such facility and infant and toddler foods.''. SEC. 4. INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD ACTION LEVELS. (a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. 2201) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Action Levels.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, infant and toddler food is deemed to be adulterated if it meets or exceeds the action level or regulatory limit that is applicable with respect to such food under this subsection. ``(2) Initial levels.--The initial action levels under this subsection are the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``Toxic Element Action Level ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inorganic arsenic............ 10 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 15 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cadmium...................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lead......................... 5 ppb for infant and toddler food (except cereal) and 10 ppb for infant and toddler food that is cereal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mercury...................... 2 ppb ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ``(3) Interim action levels.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall-- ``(A) review relevant health and dietary data; and ``(B) by guidance, lower the initial action levels established by paragraph (2) to further minimize exposure to toxic elements in infant and toddler food to further reduce potential clinical or population- level health effects as indicated by the Secretary's review of relevant health and dietary data. ``(4) Final regulatory limits; periodic review.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, by regulation set regulatory limits lower than the action levels established by paragraphs (2) and (3) to levels protective of infant and toddler neurological development, taking into account the most sensitive testing available; and ``(B) every 5 years thereafter-- ``(i) review the levels established under this subsection to consider whether such levels should be lowered further consistent with the standard described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) if so, by regulation so lower such levels. ``(6) Progress reports.--Not later than 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress containing-- ``(A) a summary of progress towards establishing the required levels under this subsection; ``(B) an evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive controls for infant and toddler food based on monitoring results and verification results under section 418 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g) compared to levels under this subsection; and ``(C) an estimate of progress in reducing the cumulative exposure of children to toxic elements in infant and toddler food.''. (d) Mandatory Recall Authority.--Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. (f) Grants for Farming Research.--Section 401 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353; 124 Stat. 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. a) Preventive Controls.--Section 418(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the infant and toddler foods manufactured, processed, packed, or held by such facility will comply with the performance standards and action levels for toxic elements in infant and toddler foods required under section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.''. ( 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. ( 2201) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Action Levels.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, infant and toddler food is deemed to be adulterated if it meets or exceeds the action level or regulatory limit that is applicable with respect to such food under this subsection. ``(5) Toxic elements.--The Secretary may by guidance or regulation, as applicable, establish interim action levels and regulatory limits for toxic elements in infant and toddler food in addition to the toxic elements specified in the table in paragraph (2) if determined by the Secretary to be appropriate upon review of relevant health and dietary data. ``(6) Progress reports.--Not later than 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress containing-- ``(A) a summary of progress towards establishing the required levels under this subsection; ``(B) an evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive controls for infant and toddler food based on monitoring results and verification results under section 418 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g) compared to levels under this subsection; and ``(C) an estimate of progress in reducing the cumulative exposure of children to toxic elements in infant and toddler food.''. ( c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. b) Verification.--Paragraph (4) of section 418(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( 350g(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that manufactures infant and toddler foods shall make publicly available on a web page a biannual report summarizing the results of monitoring under subsection (d), and verification results under subsection (f), with respect to such facility and infant and toddler foods.''. a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. ( ``(5) Toxic elements.--The Secretary may by guidance or regulation, as applicable, establish interim action levels and regulatory limits for toxic elements in infant and toddler food in addition to the toxic elements specified in the table in paragraph (2) if determined by the Secretary to be appropriate upon review of relevant health and dietary data. c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( d) Mandatory Recall Authority.--Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350l(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than infant formula)''; and (2) by inserting after ``animals,'' the following: ``or the Secretary determines that an article of infant and toddler food contains a toxic element that meets or exceeds the action level applicable under subsection (e) of section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act,''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. b) Verification.--Paragraph (4) of section 418(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( 350g(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that manufactures infant and toddler foods shall make publicly available on a web page a biannual report summarizing the results of monitoring under subsection (d), and verification results under subsection (f), with respect to such facility and infant and toddler foods.''. a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. ( ``(5) Toxic elements.--The Secretary may by guidance or regulation, as applicable, establish interim action levels and regulatory limits for toxic elements in infant and toddler food in addition to the toxic elements specified in the table in paragraph (2) if determined by the Secretary to be appropriate upon review of relevant health and dietary data. c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( d) Mandatory Recall Authority.--Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350l(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than infant formula)''; and (2) by inserting after ``animals,'' the following: ``or the Secretary determines that an article of infant and toddler food contains a toxic element that meets or exceeds the action level applicable under subsection (e) of section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act,''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. a) Preventive Controls.--Section 418(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the infant and toddler foods manufactured, processed, packed, or held by such facility will comply with the performance standards and action levels for toxic elements in infant and toddler foods required under section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.''. ( 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. ( 2201) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Action Levels.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, infant and toddler food is deemed to be adulterated if it meets or exceeds the action level or regulatory limit that is applicable with respect to such food under this subsection. ``(5) Toxic elements.--The Secretary may by guidance or regulation, as applicable, establish interim action levels and regulatory limits for toxic elements in infant and toddler food in addition to the toxic elements specified in the table in paragraph (2) if determined by the Secretary to be appropriate upon review of relevant health and dietary data. ``(6) Progress reports.--Not later than 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress containing-- ``(A) a summary of progress towards establishing the required levels under this subsection; ``(B) an evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive controls for infant and toddler food based on monitoring results and verification results under section 418 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g) compared to levels under this subsection; and ``(C) an estimate of progress in reducing the cumulative exposure of children to toxic elements in infant and toddler food.''. ( c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. b) Verification.--Paragraph (4) of section 418(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( 350g(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that manufactures infant and toddler foods shall make publicly available on a web page a biannual report summarizing the results of monitoring under subsection (d), and verification results under subsection (f), with respect to such facility and infant and toddler foods.''. a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. ( ``(5) Toxic elements.--The Secretary may by guidance or regulation, as applicable, establish interim action levels and regulatory limits for toxic elements in infant and toddler food in addition to the toxic elements specified in the table in paragraph (2) if determined by the Secretary to be appropriate upon review of relevant health and dietary data. c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( d) Mandatory Recall Authority.--Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350l(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than infant formula)''; and (2) by inserting after ``animals,'' the following: ``or the Secretary determines that an article of infant and toddler food contains a toxic element that meets or exceeds the action level applicable under subsection (e) of section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act,''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. a) Preventive Controls.--Section 418(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the infant and toddler foods manufactured, processed, packed, or held by such facility will comply with the performance standards and action levels for toxic elements in infant and toddler foods required under section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.''. ( 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( a) Performance Standard Guidance Documents and Regulations.-- Section 104(b) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. ( 2201) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Action Levels.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, infant and toddler food is deemed to be adulterated if it meets or exceeds the action level or regulatory limit that is applicable with respect to such food under this subsection. ``(5) Toxic elements.--The Secretary may by guidance or regulation, as applicable, establish interim action levels and regulatory limits for toxic elements in infant and toddler food in addition to the toxic elements specified in the table in paragraph (2) if determined by the Secretary to be appropriate upon review of relevant health and dietary data. ``(6) Progress reports.--Not later than 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress containing-- ``(A) a summary of progress towards establishing the required levels under this subsection; ``(B) an evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive controls for infant and toddler food based on monitoring results and verification results under section 418 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g) compared to levels under this subsection; and ``(C) an estimate of progress in reducing the cumulative exposure of children to toxic elements in infant and toddler food.''. ( c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. b) Verification.--Paragraph (4) of section 418(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( ( d) Mandatory Recall Authority.--Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350l(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than infant formula)''; and (2) by inserting after ``animals,'' the following: ``or the Secretary determines that an article of infant and toddler food contains a toxic element that meets or exceeds the action level applicable under subsection (e) of section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act,''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. a) Preventive Controls.--Section 418(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the infant and toddler foods manufactured, processed, packed, or held by such facility will comply with the performance standards and action levels for toxic elements in infant and toddler foods required under section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.''. ( 2201(b)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``reduce the risk of serious illness or death'' and inserting ``reduce the risk of serious illness, including neurological impairment, or death''; and (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and toxic elements in infant and toddler foods'' before the semicolon. ( 2201) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Action Levels.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, infant and toddler food is deemed to be adulterated if it meets or exceeds the action level or regulatory limit that is applicable with respect to such food under this subsection. c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( 399) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) after executing the amendment made by paragraph (1), by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Baby Food Public Awareness Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, shall carry out a public awareness campaign to highlight the risks posed by toxic elements in infant and toddler food and make recommendations to the public with respect to such toxic elements and food.''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. b) Verification.--Paragraph (4) of section 418(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) the preventive controls implemented under subsection (c) are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the occurrence of identified hazards, including through the use of environmental and product testing programs and other appropriate means, including representative testing by manufacturers of infant and toddler foods that are finished products; and''. ( ( d) Mandatory Recall Authority.--Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350l(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than infant formula)''; and (2) by inserting after ``animals,'' the following: ``or the Secretary determines that an article of infant and toddler food contains a toxic element that meets or exceeds the action level applicable under subsection (e) of section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act,''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes. a) Preventive Controls.--Section 418(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350g(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the infant and toddler foods manufactured, processed, packed, or held by such facility will comply with the performance standards and action levels for toxic elements in infant and toddler foods required under section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.''. ( c) Definition.--Section 104 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 2201(b)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Infant and Toddler Food Defined.--In this section, the term `infant and toddler food' has the meaning given to such term in section 201(ss) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.''. ( 3967) is amended by adding the end the following: ``(c) Grants for Farming Research.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall commission the National Academy of Sciences (or, if the National Academy declines, another appropriate entity) to conduct research on agricultural methods of minimizing levels of toxic heavy metals in crops.

H.R.6222

Immigration

Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021 This bill establishes that certain acts of immigration-related fraud shall be punished by fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill provides for such punishment for a person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice in a matter arising under immigration law to (1) defraud any person; or (2) obtain anything of value from any person through false pretenses, representations, or promises. A person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or accredited representative in any matter arising under immigration law shall be subject to such punishment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may seek civil injunctions to stop an immigration service provider from further engaging in fraudulent conduct or willfully misrepresenting the provider's authority to provide representation in immigration matters. An alien who left the United States based on erroneous advice from a person engaged in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law shall not be barred from reentering the country. An alien may withdraw an application for immigration benefits that was prepared or submitted by an individual engaging in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law, if the alien had no prior knowledge of the individual's fraudulent or unauthorized status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State, and DOJ shall develop procedures for allowing such an alien to submit corrected filings. DHS and DOJ shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens.

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, 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 ``Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SCHEMES TO PROVIDE FRAUDULENT IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1041. Schemes to provide fraudulent immigration services ``(a) In General.--Any person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice, in connection with any matter that is authorized by or arises under any Federal immigration law or any matter the offender claims or represents is authorized by or arises under any Federal immigration law, to-- ``(1) defraud any person; or ``(2) obtain or receive money or anything else of value from any person by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. ``(c) Reimbursement.--Any person convicted of offenses under this section must fully reimburse the client for any services that person fraudulently provided.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1041. Schemes to provide fraudulent immigration services.''. SEC. 3. COMBATING SCHEMES TO DEFRAUD ALIENS. (a) Regulations, Forms, and Procedures.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, for matters within their respective jurisdictions arising under the immigration laws, shall promulgate appropriate regulations, forms, and procedures defining the circumstances in which-- (1) persons submitting applications, petitions, motions, or other written materials relating to immigration benefits or relief from removal under the immigration laws will be required to identify who (other than immediate family members) assisted them in preparing or translating the immigration submissions; and (2) any person or persons who received compensation (other than a normal fee for copying, mailing, or similar services) in connection with the preparation, completion, or submission of such materials will be required to sign the form as a preparer and provide identifying information. (b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). (2) Immigration service provider.--The term ``immigration service provider'' means any individual or entity (other than an attorney or individual otherwise authorized to provide representation in immigration proceedings as provided in Federal regulation) who, for a fee or other compensation, provides any assistance or representation to aliens in relation to any filing or proceeding relating to the alien which arises, or which the provider claims to arise, under the immigration laws, Executive order, or Presidential proclamation. SEC. 4. RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF NOTARIO FRAUD. (a) In General.--An alien may withdraw, without prejudice, an application or other submission for immigration status or other immigration benefit if the alien submits information indicating the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud and attests that the alien had no prior knowledge the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud. (b) Corrected Filings.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall develop a procedure for submitting corrected applications or other submissions withdrawn under paragraph (1). The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. (c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. (d) Regulations Implementing Contempt Authority of Immigration Judges.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations implementing the contempt authority for immigration judges provided by section 240(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(1)). Such regulations shall provide that any civil contempt sanctions including any monetary penalty may be applicable to all parties appearing before the immigration judge. SEC. 5. OUTREACH TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. (c) Availability.--The Attorney General shall, to the extent practicable, make publicly available information regarding fraud by immigration consultants, visa consultants, and other individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens available-- (1) at appropriate offices that provide services or information to aliens; and (2) through websites that are-- (A) maintained by the Attorney General; and (B) intended to provide information regarding immigration matters to aliens. (d) Foreign Language Materials.--Any educational materials used to carry out the program authorized under subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, be made available to immigrant communities in appropriate languages, including English and Spanish. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Availability.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended. SEC. 6. GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, respectively, programs to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens as described in subsection (c). (b) Eligible Nonprofit Organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose staff has demonstrated qualifications, experience, and expertise in providing quality services to immigrants, refugees, persons granted asylum, or persons applying for such statuses. (c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Availability.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended. <all>

Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes.

Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021

Rep. Foster, Bill

D

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This bill establishes that certain acts of immigration-related fraud shall be punished by fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill provides for such punishment for a person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice in a matter arising under immigration law to (1) defraud any person; or (2) obtain anything of value from any person through false pretenses, representations, or promises. A person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or accredited representative in any matter arising under immigration law shall be subject to such punishment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may seek civil injunctions to stop an immigration service provider from further engaging in fraudulent conduct or willfully misrepresenting the provider's authority to provide representation in immigration matters. An alien who left the United States based on erroneous advice from a person engaged in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law shall not be barred from reentering the country. An alien may withdraw an application for immigration benefits that was prepared or submitted by an individual engaging in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law, if the alien had no prior knowledge of the individual's fraudulent or unauthorized status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State, and DOJ shall develop procedures for allowing such an alien to submit corrected filings. DHS and DOJ shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SCHEMES TO PROVIDE FRAUDULENT IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1041. 3. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (2) Immigration service provider.--The term ``immigration service provider'' means any individual or entity (other than an attorney or individual otherwise authorized to provide representation in immigration proceedings as provided in Federal regulation) who, for a fee or other compensation, provides any assistance or representation to aliens in relation to any filing or proceeding relating to the alien which arises, or which the provider claims to arise, under the immigration laws, Executive order, or Presidential proclamation. 4. RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF NOTARIO FRAUD. (a) In General.--An alien may withdraw, without prejudice, an application or other submission for immigration status or other immigration benefit if the alien submits information indicating the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud and attests that the alien had no prior knowledge the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. 1229a(b)(1)). Such regulations shall provide that any civil contempt sanctions including any monetary penalty may be applicable to all parties appearing before the immigration judge. 5. OUTREACH TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. (d) Foreign Language Materials.--Any educational materials used to carry out the program authorized under subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, be made available to immigrant communities in appropriate languages, including English and Spanish. SEC. 6. GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. (b) Eligible Nonprofit Organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose staff has demonstrated qualifications, experience, and expertise in providing quality services to immigrants, refugees, persons granted asylum, or persons applying for such statuses. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Availability.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SCHEMES TO PROVIDE FRAUDULENT IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1041. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (2) Immigration service provider.--The term ``immigration service provider'' means any individual or entity (other than an attorney or individual otherwise authorized to provide representation in immigration proceedings as provided in Federal regulation) who, for a fee or other compensation, provides any assistance or representation to aliens in relation to any filing or proceeding relating to the alien which arises, or which the provider claims to arise, under the immigration laws, Executive order, or Presidential proclamation. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. 1229a(b)(1)). Such regulations shall provide that any civil contempt sanctions including any monetary penalty may be applicable to all parties appearing before the immigration judge. OUTREACH TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. (d) Foreign Language Materials.--Any educational materials used to carry out the program authorized under subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, be made available to immigrant communities in appropriate languages, including English and Spanish. SEC. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. (b) Eligible Nonprofit Organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose staff has demonstrated qualifications, experience, and expertise in providing quality services to immigrants, refugees, persons granted asylum, or persons applying for such statuses. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Availability.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. SCHEMES TO PROVIDE FRAUDULENT IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1041. ``(c) Reimbursement.--Any person convicted of offenses under this section must fully reimburse the client for any services that person fraudulently provided.''. 3. COMBATING SCHEMES TO DEFRAUD ALIENS. (a) Regulations, Forms, and Procedures.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, for matters within their respective jurisdictions arising under the immigration laws, shall promulgate appropriate regulations, forms, and procedures defining the circumstances in which-- (1) persons submitting applications, petitions, motions, or other written materials relating to immigration benefits or relief from removal under the immigration laws will be required to identify who (other than immediate family members) assisted them in preparing or translating the immigration submissions; and (2) any person or persons who received compensation (other than a normal fee for copying, mailing, or similar services) in connection with the preparation, completion, or submission of such materials will be required to sign the form as a preparer and provide identifying information. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (2) Immigration service provider.--The term ``immigration service provider'' means any individual or entity (other than an attorney or individual otherwise authorized to provide representation in immigration proceedings as provided in Federal regulation) who, for a fee or other compensation, provides any assistance or representation to aliens in relation to any filing or proceeding relating to the alien which arises, or which the provider claims to arise, under the immigration laws, Executive order, or Presidential proclamation. 4. RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF NOTARIO FRAUD. (a) In General.--An alien may withdraw, without prejudice, an application or other submission for immigration status or other immigration benefit if the alien submits information indicating the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud and attests that the alien had no prior knowledge the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. 1229a(b)(1)). Such regulations shall provide that any civil contempt sanctions including any monetary penalty may be applicable to all parties appearing before the immigration judge. 5. OUTREACH TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. (d) Foreign Language Materials.--Any educational materials used to carry out the program authorized under subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, be made available to immigrant communities in appropriate languages, including English and Spanish. SEC. 6. GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. (b) Eligible Nonprofit Organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose staff has demonstrated qualifications, experience, and expertise in providing quality services to immigrants, refugees, persons granted asylum, or persons applying for such statuses. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Availability.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, 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 ``Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021''. 2. SCHEMES TO PROVIDE FRAUDULENT IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1041. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. ``(c) Reimbursement.--Any person convicted of offenses under this section must fully reimburse the client for any services that person fraudulently provided.''. 3. COMBATING SCHEMES TO DEFRAUD ALIENS. (a) Regulations, Forms, and Procedures.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, for matters within their respective jurisdictions arising under the immigration laws, shall promulgate appropriate regulations, forms, and procedures defining the circumstances in which-- (1) persons submitting applications, petitions, motions, or other written materials relating to immigration benefits or relief from removal under the immigration laws will be required to identify who (other than immediate family members) assisted them in preparing or translating the immigration submissions; and (2) any person or persons who received compensation (other than a normal fee for copying, mailing, or similar services) in connection with the preparation, completion, or submission of such materials will be required to sign the form as a preparer and provide identifying information. (b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). (2) Immigration service provider.--The term ``immigration service provider'' means any individual or entity (other than an attorney or individual otherwise authorized to provide representation in immigration proceedings as provided in Federal regulation) who, for a fee or other compensation, provides any assistance or representation to aliens in relation to any filing or proceeding relating to the alien which arises, or which the provider claims to arise, under the immigration laws, Executive order, or Presidential proclamation. 4. RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF NOTARIO FRAUD. (a) In General.--An alien may withdraw, without prejudice, an application or other submission for immigration status or other immigration benefit if the alien submits information indicating the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud and attests that the alien had no prior knowledge the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. (c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. 1229a(b)(1)). Such regulations shall provide that any civil contempt sanctions including any monetary penalty may be applicable to all parties appearing before the immigration judge. 5. OUTREACH TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. (d) Foreign Language Materials.--Any educational materials used to carry out the program authorized under subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, be made available to immigrant communities in appropriate languages, including English and Spanish. SEC. 6. GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. (b) Eligible Nonprofit Organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose staff has demonstrated qualifications, experience, and expertise in providing quality services to immigrants, refugees, persons granted asylum, or persons applying for such statuses. (c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Availability.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. ``(c) Reimbursement.--Any person convicted of offenses under this section must fully reimburse the client for any services that person fraudulently provided.''. ( b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). ( b) Corrected Filings.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall develop a procedure for submitting corrected applications or other submissions withdrawn under paragraph (1). The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. ( (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, respectively, programs to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens as described in subsection (c). ( c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). ( (a) In General.--An alien may withdraw, without prejudice, an application or other submission for immigration status or other immigration benefit if the alien submits information indicating the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud and attests that the alien had no prior knowledge the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. ( (c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). ( (a) In General.--An alien may withdraw, without prejudice, an application or other submission for immigration status or other immigration benefit if the alien submits information indicating the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud and attests that the alien had no prior knowledge the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. ( (c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. ``(c) Reimbursement.--Any person convicted of offenses under this section must fully reimburse the client for any services that person fraudulently provided.''. ( b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). ( b) Corrected Filings.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall develop a procedure for submitting corrected applications or other submissions withdrawn under paragraph (1). The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. ( (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, respectively, programs to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens as described in subsection (c). ( c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). ( (a) In General.--An alien may withdraw, without prejudice, an application or other submission for immigration status or other immigration benefit if the alien submits information indicating the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud and attests that the alien had no prior knowledge the application or submission was prepared or submitted by an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. ( (c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. ``(c) Reimbursement.--Any person convicted of offenses under this section must fully reimburse the client for any services that person fraudulently provided.''. ( b) Civil Injunctions Against Immigration Service Provider.--The Attorney General may commence a civil action in the name of the United States to enjoin any immigration service provider from further engaging in any fraudulent conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the immigration laws or who willfully misrepresents such provider's legal authority to provide representation before the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). ( b) Corrected Filings.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall develop a procedure for submitting corrected applications or other submissions withdrawn under paragraph (1). The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program authorized under subsection (a) is to prevent aliens from being subjected to fraud by individuals who are not authorized to provide legal services or representation to aliens. ( (a) Establishment.--The Secretary and the Attorney General shall establish, within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, respectively, programs to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens as described in subsection (c). ( c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( ( Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, respectively, programs to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens as described in subsection (c). ( c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( (a) Authority To Conduct.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office for Immigration Review, shall carry out a program to educate aliens regarding who may provide legal services and representation to aliens in immigration proceedings through cost-effective outreach to immigrant communities. ( c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (

To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes. ``(b) Misrepresentation.--Any person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative (as that term is defined in section 1292.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) in any matter arising under any Federal immigration law shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General shall permit corrected applications or other submissions to be resubmitted notwithstanding the numerical and time limitations on the filing of the applications or other submissions covered by this Act. ( c) Waiver of Bar to Reentry.--Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)), as amended by section 2315(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) Immigration practitioner fraud.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien if he can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he departed the United States based on the erroneous advice of an individual engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or immigration practitioner fraud.''. ( ( Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, respectively, programs to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens as described in subsection (c). ( c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs to provide direct assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of law, to aliens in removal proceedings and to aliens completing applications and petitions, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence. (

S.3241

Law

Homeland and Cyber Threat Act or the HACT Act This bill allows claims in federal or state court against foreign states that conduct or participate in cyberattacks against U.S. nationals.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, 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 And Cyber Threat Act'' or the ``HACT Act''. SEC. 2. FOREIGN STATE COMPUTER INTRUSIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1605B the following: ``Sec. 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state ``A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in the United States or a foreign state: ``(1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the United States. ``(2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored information located in the United States. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

HACT Act

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes.

HACT Act Homeland And Cyber Threat Act

Sen. Kennedy, John

R

LA

This bill allows claims in federal or state court against foreign states that conduct or participate in cyberattacks against U.S. nationals.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, 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 And Cyber Threat Act'' or the ``HACT Act''. SEC. 2. FOREIGN STATE COMPUTER INTRUSIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1605B the following: ``Sec. 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state ``A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in the United States or a foreign state: ``(1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the United States. ``(2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored information located in the United States. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, 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 And Cyber Threat Act'' or the ``HACT Act''. SEC. 2. FOREIGN STATE COMPUTER INTRUSIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1605B the following: ``Sec. 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state ``A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in the United States or a foreign state: ``(1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the United States. ``(2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored information located in the United States. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, 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 And Cyber Threat Act'' or the ``HACT Act''. SEC. 2. FOREIGN STATE COMPUTER INTRUSIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1605B the following: ``Sec. 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state ``A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in the United States or a foreign state: ``(1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the United States. ``(2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored information located in the United States. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, 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 And Cyber Threat Act'' or the ``HACT Act''. SEC. 2. FOREIGN STATE COMPUTER INTRUSIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1605B the following: ``Sec. 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state ``A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in the United States or a foreign state: ``(1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the United States. ``(2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored information located in the United States. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. ( c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. ( c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. ( c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. ( c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.''. ( c) Application.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. ``(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. ``(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1605B the following: ``1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.''. (

H.R.1780

Finance and Financial Sector

Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act This bill requires an issuer of securities to annually disclose information related to its greenhouse gas emissions, including whether the issuer has set emissions targets to comply with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and actions the issuer has taken or plans to take to achieve such targets.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, 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 ``Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) 197 parties, including the United States, are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the principal framework to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous human- induced interference with the climate system. (2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. (3) The Paris Agreement aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change. (4) The ``Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C'' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that at 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, climate-related risks to human health, livelihoods, food security, human security, water supply, and economic growth will all increase, and will increase even more at 2 degrees Celsius warming. (5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. (6) In September 2020, the World Economic Forum and its International Business Council released Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics--a set of environmental, social and governance metrics and disclosures which measure the long-term enterprise value creation for all stakeholders. (7) The September 2020 World Economic Forum report recognizes that there is an emerging consensus among companies that long-term value is most effectively created by serving the interests of all stakeholders. (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. (9) One of the core metrics and disclosures defined in the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics is for companies to disclose whether they have set, or have committed to set, greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement.-- ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall include in such report the following: ``(A) Whether the issuer has set, or has committed to achieve, targets that are a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals, at a pace consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(C) Actions and steps the issuer has taken over the preceding year to achieve such greenhouse gas emission targets. ``(D) Actions and steps the issuer plans to pursue in the forthcoming year to achieve such greenhouse gas emission targets. ``(E) If the issuer has not set, and does not plan on committing to set, such greenhouse gas emission targets-- ``(i) a statement to that effect; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation of-- ``(I) why the issuer is not planning on pursuing such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(II) whether the issuer supports the temperature goals outlined in subparagraph (A) of this section. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(B) Greenhouse gas emissions.--The term `greenhouse gas emissions' means the emissions of greenhouse gases expressed in terms of metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. ``(C) Paris climate agreement.--The term `Paris Climate Agreement' means the international agreement adopted by 196 parties, including the United States, at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. ``(E) Removals.--The term `removals' means anthropogenic removals from the atmosphere by any process, activity or mechanism of greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b). <all>

Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes.

Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M.

D

NY

This bill requires an issuer of securities to annually disclose information related to its greenhouse gas emissions, including whether the issuer has set emissions targets to comply with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and actions the issuer has taken or plans to take to achieve such targets.

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 ``Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) 197 parties, including the United States, are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the principal framework to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous human- induced interference with the climate system. (2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. (5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. (7) The September 2020 World Economic Forum report recognizes that there is an emerging consensus among companies that long-term value is most effectively created by serving the interests of all stakeholders. (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. ``(C) Actions and steps the issuer has taken over the preceding year to achieve such greenhouse gas emission targets. ``(E) If the issuer has not set, and does not plan on committing to set, such greenhouse gas emission targets-- ``(i) a statement to that effect; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation of-- ``(I) why the issuer is not planning on pursuing such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(II) whether the issuer supports the temperature goals outlined in subparagraph (A) of this section. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. ``(E) Removals.--The term `removals' means anthropogenic removals from the atmosphere by any process, activity or mechanism of greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b).

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) 197 parties, including the United States, are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the principal framework to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous human- induced interference with the climate system. (2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. (7) The September 2020 World Economic Forum report recognizes that there is an emerging consensus among companies that long-term value is most effectively created by serving the interests of all stakeholders. (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. ``(C) Actions and steps the issuer has taken over the preceding year to achieve such greenhouse gas emission targets. ``(E) If the issuer has not set, and does not plan on committing to set, such greenhouse gas emission targets-- ``(i) a statement to that effect; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation of-- ``(I) why the issuer is not planning on pursuing such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(II) whether the issuer supports the temperature goals outlined in subparagraph (A) of this section. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. ``(E) Removals.--The term `removals' means anthropogenic removals from the atmosphere by any process, activity or mechanism of greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.''. (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, 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 ``Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) 197 parties, including the United States, are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the principal framework to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous human- induced interference with the climate system. (2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. (3) The Paris Agreement aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change. (4) The ``Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C'' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that at 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, climate-related risks to human health, livelihoods, food security, human security, water supply, and economic growth will all increase, and will increase even more at 2 degrees Celsius warming. (5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. (6) In September 2020, the World Economic Forum and its International Business Council released Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics--a set of environmental, social and governance metrics and disclosures which measure the long-term enterprise value creation for all stakeholders. (7) The September 2020 World Economic Forum report recognizes that there is an emerging consensus among companies that long-term value is most effectively created by serving the interests of all stakeholders. (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. (9) One of the core metrics and disclosures defined in the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics is for companies to disclose whether they have set, or have committed to set, greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(C) Actions and steps the issuer has taken over the preceding year to achieve such greenhouse gas emission targets. ``(E) If the issuer has not set, and does not plan on committing to set, such greenhouse gas emission targets-- ``(i) a statement to that effect; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation of-- ``(I) why the issuer is not planning on pursuing such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(II) whether the issuer supports the temperature goals outlined in subparagraph (A) of this section. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. ``(E) Removals.--The term `removals' means anthropogenic removals from the atmosphere by any process, activity or mechanism of greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, 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 ``Paris Climate Agreement Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) 197 parties, including the United States, are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the principal framework to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous human- induced interference with the climate system. (2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. (3) The Paris Agreement aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change. (4) The ``Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C'' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that at 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, climate-related risks to human health, livelihoods, food security, human security, water supply, and economic growth will all increase, and will increase even more at 2 degrees Celsius warming. (5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. (6) In September 2020, the World Economic Forum and its International Business Council released Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics--a set of environmental, social and governance metrics and disclosures which measure the long-term enterprise value creation for all stakeholders. (7) The September 2020 World Economic Forum report recognizes that there is an emerging consensus among companies that long-term value is most effectively created by serving the interests of all stakeholders. (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. (9) One of the core metrics and disclosures defined in the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics is for companies to disclose whether they have set, or have committed to set, greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement.-- ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall include in such report the following: ``(A) Whether the issuer has set, or has committed to achieve, targets that are a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals, at a pace consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(C) Actions and steps the issuer has taken over the preceding year to achieve such greenhouse gas emission targets. ``(D) Actions and steps the issuer plans to pursue in the forthcoming year to achieve such greenhouse gas emission targets. ``(E) If the issuer has not set, and does not plan on committing to set, such greenhouse gas emission targets-- ``(i) a statement to that effect; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation of-- ``(I) why the issuer is not planning on pursuing such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(II) whether the issuer supports the temperature goals outlined in subparagraph (A) of this section. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(B) Greenhouse gas emissions.--The term `greenhouse gas emissions' means the emissions of greenhouse gases expressed in terms of metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. ``(C) Paris climate agreement.--The term `Paris Climate Agreement' means the international agreement adopted by 196 parties, including the United States, at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. ``(E) Removals.--The term `removals' means anthropogenic removals from the atmosphere by any process, activity or mechanism of greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b). <all>

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. ( (4) The ``Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C'' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that at 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, climate-related risks to human health, livelihoods, food security, human security, water supply, and economic growth will all increase, and will increase even more at 2 degrees Celsius warming. ( 9) One of the core metrics and disclosures defined in the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics is for companies to disclose whether they have set, or have committed to set, greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement.-- ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall include in such report the following: ``(A) Whether the issuer has set, or has committed to achieve, targets that are a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals, at a pace consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. ( (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. ( ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(C) Paris climate agreement.--The term `Paris Climate Agreement' means the international agreement adopted by 196 parties, including the United States, at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. ( (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. ( ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(C) Paris climate agreement.--The term `Paris Climate Agreement' means the international agreement adopted by 196 parties, including the United States, at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. ( (4) The ``Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C'' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that at 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, climate-related risks to human health, livelihoods, food security, human security, water supply, and economic growth will all increase, and will increase even more at 2 degrees Celsius warming. ( 9) One of the core metrics and disclosures defined in the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics is for companies to disclose whether they have set, or have committed to set, greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement.-- ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall include in such report the following: ``(A) Whether the issuer has set, or has committed to achieve, targets that are a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals, at a pace consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. ( (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. ( ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(C) Paris climate agreement.--The term `Paris Climate Agreement' means the international agreement adopted by 196 parties, including the United States, at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. ( (4) The ``Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C'' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that at 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, climate-related risks to human health, livelihoods, food security, human security, water supply, and economic growth will all increase, and will increase even more at 2 degrees Celsius warming. ( 9) One of the core metrics and disclosures defined in the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics is for companies to disclose whether they have set, or have committed to set, greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement.-- ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall include in such report the following: ``(A) Whether the issuer has set, or has committed to achieve, targets that are a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals, at a pace consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. ( (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. ( ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(C) Paris climate agreement.--The term `Paris Climate Agreement' means the international agreement adopted by 196 parties, including the United States, at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 2) On December 12, 2015, parties of the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement, the first comprehensive agreement among all nations to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. ( (4) The ``Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C'' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that at 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, climate-related risks to human health, livelihoods, food security, human security, water supply, and economic growth will all increase, and will increase even more at 2 degrees Celsius warming. ( 9) One of the core metrics and disclosures defined in the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics is for companies to disclose whether they have set, or have committed to set, greenhouse gas emissions targets that are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement.-- ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall include in such report the following: ``(A) Whether the issuer has set, or has committed to achieve, targets that are a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals, at a pace consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Greenhouse gas.--The term `greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen, triflouride, and chlorofluorocarbons. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. (c) Effective Date.--Section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection (b).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 5) In 2017, the World Economic Forum issued the Compact for Responsive and Responsible Leadership with 140 CEOs pledging to align their corporate values and strategies with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. ( (8) On January 26, 2021, 61 CEOs of some of the world's largest companies publicly endorsed the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. ( ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(C) Paris climate agreement.--The term `Paris Climate Agreement' means the international agreement adopted by 196 parties, including the United States, at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final rules to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures related to the Paris Climate Agreement, and for other purposes. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement.-- ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall include in such report the following: ``(A) Whether the issuer has set, or has committed to achieve, targets that are a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals, at a pace consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ``(B) If the issuer is committed to setting such greenhouse gas emission targets in the future, but not at the present-- ``(i) by which year the issuer plans to commit to such greenhouse gas emission targets; and ``(ii) a detailed explanation for such position. ``(D) Temperature goals of the paris climate agreement.--The term `temperature goals of the Paris Climate Agreement' means-- ``(i) a collective, long-term objective to hold the greenhouse gas emissions-induced increase in temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius; ``(ii) a goal to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level; ``(iii) a goal to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. (

S.62

Transportation and Public Works

Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill sets forth requirements related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard must implement regulations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, including during severe weather emergencies. The Coast Guard may require operators of amphibious passenger vessels to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. Additionally, the Coast Guard must implement interim safety policies or other measures to require operators of amphibious passenger vessels operating in U.S. waters comply with certain requirements, including to remove the canopies of such vessels for waterborne operations, or to install in such vessels canopies that do not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking. The bill also sets forth requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations and interim safety policies.

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, 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 ``Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS PASSENGER VESSELS. (a) Safety Improvements.-- (1) Buoyancy requirements.--Not later than 1 year after the date of completion of a Coast Guard contracted assessment by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of the technical feasibility, practicality, and safety benefits of providing reserve buoyancy through passive means on amphibious passenger vessels, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may initiate a rulemaking to prescribe in regulations that operators of amphibious passenger vessels provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or such other means as the Secretary may specify in the regulations, in order to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. (2) Interim requirements.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking to implement interim safety policies or other measures to require that operators of amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation) comply with the following: (A) Remove the canopies of such vessels for waterborne operations, or install in such vessels a canopy that does not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking. (B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. (b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Severe weather emergency preparedness.--Requirements that an operator of an amphibious passenger vessel-- (A) check and notate in the vessel's logbook the National Weather Service forecast before getting underway and periodically while underway; (B) in the case of a watch or warning issued for wind speeds exceeding the wind speed equivalent used to certify the stability of an amphibious passenger vessel, proceed to the nearest harbor or safe refuge; and (C) maintain and monitor a weather monitor radio receiver at the operator station that may be automatically activated by the warning alarm device of the National Weather Service. (2) Passenger safety.--Requirements-- (A) concerning whether personal flotation devices should be required for the duration of an amphibious passenger vessel's waterborne transit, which shall be considered and determined by the Secretary; (B) that operators of amphibious passenger vessels inform passengers that seat belts may not be worn during waterborne operations; (C) that before the commencement of waterborne operations, a crew member visually check that each passenger has unbuckled the passenger's seatbelt; and (D) that operators or crew maintain a log recording the actions described in subparagraphs (B) and (C). (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. (4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. (B) The Coast Guard's Marine Investigation Board reports on the Stretch Duck 7 sinkings at Table Rock, Missouri, and the Miss Majestic sinking near Hot Springs, Arkansas. (5) Interim requirements.--The interim requirements described in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate. (c) Prohibition on Operation of Noncompliant Vessels.--Commencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (e) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the promulgation of the regulations required under subsection (a), the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives regarding the status of the implementation of the requirements included in such regulations. <all>

Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021

A bill to implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.

Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021

Sen. Hawley, Josh

R

MO

This bill sets forth requirements related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard must implement regulations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, including during severe weather emergencies. The Coast Guard may require operators of amphibious passenger vessels to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. Additionally, the Coast Guard must implement interim safety policies or other measures to require operators of amphibious passenger vessels operating in U.S. waters comply with certain requirements, including to remove the canopies of such vessels for waterborne operations, or to install in such vessels canopies that do not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking. The bill also sets forth requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations and interim safety policies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS PASSENGER VESSELS. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Severe weather emergency preparedness.--Requirements that an operator of an amphibious passenger vessel-- (A) check and notate in the vessel's logbook the National Weather Service forecast before getting underway and periodically while underway; (B) in the case of a watch or warning issued for wind speeds exceeding the wind speed equivalent used to certify the stability of an amphibious passenger vessel, proceed to the nearest harbor or safe refuge; and (C) maintain and monitor a weather monitor radio receiver at the operator station that may be automatically activated by the warning alarm device of the National Weather Service. (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. (4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. (d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS PASSENGER VESSELS. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. (4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. (d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations.

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, 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 ``Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS PASSENGER VESSELS. (a) Safety Improvements.-- (1) Buoyancy requirements.--Not later than 1 year after the date of completion of a Coast Guard contracted assessment by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of the technical feasibility, practicality, and safety benefits of providing reserve buoyancy through passive means on amphibious passenger vessels, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may initiate a rulemaking to prescribe in regulations that operators of amphibious passenger vessels provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or such other means as the Secretary may specify in the regulations, in order to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Severe weather emergency preparedness.--Requirements that an operator of an amphibious passenger vessel-- (A) check and notate in the vessel's logbook the National Weather Service forecast before getting underway and periodically while underway; (B) in the case of a watch or warning issued for wind speeds exceeding the wind speed equivalent used to certify the stability of an amphibious passenger vessel, proceed to the nearest harbor or safe refuge; and (C) maintain and monitor a weather monitor radio receiver at the operator station that may be automatically activated by the warning alarm device of the National Weather Service. (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. (4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. (B) The Coast Guard's Marine Investigation Board reports on the Stretch Duck 7 sinkings at Table Rock, Missouri, and the Miss Majestic sinking near Hot Springs, Arkansas. (c) Prohibition on Operation of Noncompliant Vessels.--Commencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (e) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the promulgation of the regulations required under subsection (a), the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives regarding the status of the implementation of the requirements included in such regulations.

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, 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 ``Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS PASSENGER VESSELS. (a) Safety Improvements.-- (1) Buoyancy requirements.--Not later than 1 year after the date of completion of a Coast Guard contracted assessment by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of the technical feasibility, practicality, and safety benefits of providing reserve buoyancy through passive means on amphibious passenger vessels, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may initiate a rulemaking to prescribe in regulations that operators of amphibious passenger vessels provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or such other means as the Secretary may specify in the regulations, in order to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. (2) Interim requirements.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking to implement interim safety policies or other measures to require that operators of amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation) comply with the following: (A) Remove the canopies of such vessels for waterborne operations, or install in such vessels a canopy that does not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking. (B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Severe weather emergency preparedness.--Requirements that an operator of an amphibious passenger vessel-- (A) check and notate in the vessel's logbook the National Weather Service forecast before getting underway and periodically while underway; (B) in the case of a watch or warning issued for wind speeds exceeding the wind speed equivalent used to certify the stability of an amphibious passenger vessel, proceed to the nearest harbor or safe refuge; and (C) maintain and monitor a weather monitor radio receiver at the operator station that may be automatically activated by the warning alarm device of the National Weather Service. (2) Passenger safety.--Requirements-- (A) concerning whether personal flotation devices should be required for the duration of an amphibious passenger vessel's waterborne transit, which shall be considered and determined by the Secretary; (B) that operators of amphibious passenger vessels inform passengers that seat belts may not be worn during waterborne operations; (C) that before the commencement of waterborne operations, a crew member visually check that each passenger has unbuckled the passenger's seatbelt; and (D) that operators or crew maintain a log recording the actions described in subparagraphs (B) and (C). (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. (4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. (B) The Coast Guard's Marine Investigation Board reports on the Stretch Duck 7 sinkings at Table Rock, Missouri, and the Miss Majestic sinking near Hot Springs, Arkansas. (5) Interim requirements.--The interim requirements described in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate. (c) Prohibition on Operation of Noncompliant Vessels.--Commencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (e) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the promulgation of the regulations required under subsection (a), the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives regarding the status of the implementation of the requirements included in such regulations.

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021''. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. ( C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( (b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). 3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( 4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. ( (5) Interim requirements.--The interim requirements described in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate. ( c) Prohibition on Operation of Noncompliant Vessels.--Commencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. ( (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. ( (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021''. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. ( C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( (b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). 3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( 4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. ( (5) Interim requirements.--The interim requirements described in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate. ( c) Prohibition on Operation of Noncompliant Vessels.--Commencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. ( (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021''. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. ( C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( (b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). 3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( 4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. ( (5) Interim requirements.--The interim requirements described in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate. ( c) Prohibition on Operation of Noncompliant Vessels.--Commencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. ( (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021''. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. ( C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( (b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). 3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( 4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. ( (5) Interim requirements.--The interim requirements described in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate. ( c) Prohibition on Operation of Noncompliant Vessels.--Commencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. (C) Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel's existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ( D) Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel. ( (3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( d) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations. (

To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes. B) If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel. ( 3) Training.--Requirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including-- (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and (B) training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. ( 4) Recommendations from reports.--Requirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard: (A) The National Transportation Safety Board's Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington. ( (

H.R.1495

Health

Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for psychiatric and substance-use disorder services provided in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) to patients who are enrolled with a Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) or in a prepaid inpatient health plan (PIHP). Current law generally prohibits federal payment under Medicaid for services provided in IMDs for individuals under the age of 65. However, states may receive federal Medicaid payment for monthly capitation payments to MCOs and PIHPs for services provided in IMDs to enrollees aged 21 to 64. Such services must be provided for no longer than 15 days per month and in lieu of other services covered under the state Medicaid program.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, 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 ``Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. (a) In General.--Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (29), by striking ``; and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (30) as paragraph (31); (3) by inserting after paragraph (29) the following new paragraph: ``(30) services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to any individual who is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan), enrolled with a medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m)(1)(A)) or a prepaid inpatient health plan described in section 1903(m)(9)(D)(iii)(I), and is a patient in an institution for mental diseases; and''; and (4) in the matter preceding the subdivision (A) following paragraph (31), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking ``as otherwise provided in paragraph (16)'' and inserting ``as otherwise provided in paragraphs (16) and (30)''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act

Rep. Emmer, Tom

R

MN

This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for psychiatric and substance-use disorder services provided in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) to patients who are enrolled with a Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) or in a prepaid inpatient health plan (PIHP). Current law generally prohibits federal payment under Medicaid for services provided in IMDs for individuals under the age of 65. However, states may receive federal Medicaid payment for monthly capitation payments to MCOs and PIHPs for services provided in IMDs to enrollees aged 21 to 64. Such services must be provided for no longer than 15 days per month and in lieu of other services covered under the state Medicaid program.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, 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 ``Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. (a) In General.--Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (29), by striking ``; and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (30) as paragraph (31); (3) by inserting after paragraph (29) the following new paragraph: ``(30) services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to any individual who is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan), enrolled with a medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m)(1)(A)) or a prepaid inpatient health plan described in section 1903(m)(9)(D)(iii)(I), and is a patient in an institution for mental diseases; and''; and (4) in the matter preceding the subdivision (A) following paragraph (31), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking ``as otherwise provided in paragraph (16)'' and inserting ``as otherwise provided in paragraphs (16) and (30)''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, 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 ``Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. (a) In General.--Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (29), by striking ``; and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (30) as paragraph (31); (3) by inserting after paragraph (29) the following new paragraph: ``(30) services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to any individual who is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan), enrolled with a medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m)(1)(A)) or a prepaid inpatient health plan described in section 1903(m)(9)(D)(iii)(I), and is a patient in an institution for mental diseases; and''; and (4) in the matter preceding the subdivision (A) following paragraph (31), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking ``as otherwise provided in paragraph (16)'' and inserting ``as otherwise provided in paragraphs (16) and (30)''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, 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 ``Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. (a) In General.--Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (29), by striking ``; and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (30) as paragraph (31); (3) by inserting after paragraph (29) the following new paragraph: ``(30) services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to any individual who is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan), enrolled with a medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m)(1)(A)) or a prepaid inpatient health plan described in section 1903(m)(9)(D)(iii)(I), and is a patient in an institution for mental diseases; and''; and (4) in the matter preceding the subdivision (A) following paragraph (31), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking ``as otherwise provided in paragraph (16)'' and inserting ``as otherwise provided in paragraphs (16) and (30)''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, 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 ``Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. (a) In General.--Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (29), by striking ``; and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (30) as paragraph (31); (3) by inserting after paragraph (29) the following new paragraph: ``(30) services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to any individual who is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan), enrolled with a medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m)(1)(A)) or a prepaid inpatient health plan described in section 1903(m)(9)(D)(iii)(I), and is a patient in an institution for mental diseases; and''; and (4) in the matter preceding the subdivision (A) following paragraph (31), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking ``as otherwise provided in paragraph (16)'' and inserting ``as otherwise provided in paragraphs (16) and (30)''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN AN INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASES. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and made with respect to services described in such section provided before the date of enactment of the Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

S.1003

Housing and Community Development

Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants for states to assist residential building owners in repairing or replacing concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to pyrrhotite (an iron sulfide mineral).

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. 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 ``Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``covered State'' means a State that administers a crumbling foundations assistance fund; (2) the term ``crumbling foundations assistance fund'' means a fund established by a State the purpose of which is to receive public or private contributions to provide financial assistance to owners of residential buildings in the State to repair or replace the concrete foundations of those residential buildings that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (3) the term ``residential building'' means any family dwelling, including any building, condominium unit, or dwelling in a planned unit development; and (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (e) Use of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall-- (1) develop a single, unified application for owners of residential buildings to apply for all financial assistance from the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the covered State; (2) provide financial assistance to approved owners of residential buildings for the repair or replacement of concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite, including financial reimbursement to owners who have had such repair or replacement performed before the date of enactment of this Act; (3) assist approved owners of residential buildings to obtain additional financing necessary to fully fund the repair or replacement of concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (4) approve contractors or other vendors for eligibility to perform foundation repairs or replacements on behalf of approved owners; (5) ensure that the financial assistance is used solely for costs of repairing and replacing concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; and (6) require the disclosure of the amount of all financial compensation received by an owner of the residential building, if any, arising out of a claim for coverage under the property coverage provisions of the homeowners policy for foundation deterioration due to the presence of pyrrhotite and ensure that the amount is considered when determining the amount of financial assistance offered to the owner. (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. (2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (g) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives an annual report on the grant program established under this section, including a summary of the use of funds by covered States receiving a grant under this section. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021

A bill to establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite.

Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021

Sen. Murphy, Christopher

D

CT

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants for states to assist residential building owners in repairing or replacing concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to pyrrhotite (an iron sulfide mineral).

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 ``Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021''. SEC. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``covered State'' means a State that administers a crumbling foundations assistance fund; (2) the term ``crumbling foundations assistance fund'' means a fund established by a State the purpose of which is to receive public or private contributions to provide financial assistance to owners of residential buildings in the State to repair or replace the concrete foundations of those residential buildings that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (3) the term ``residential building'' means any family dwelling, including any building, condominium unit, or dwelling in a planned unit development; and (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. (g) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives an annual report on the grant program established under this section, including a summary of the use of funds by covered States receiving a grant under this section. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

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 ``Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021''. SEC. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``covered State'' means a State that administers a crumbling foundations assistance fund; (2) the term ``crumbling foundations assistance fund'' means a fund established by a State the purpose of which is to receive public or private contributions to provide financial assistance to owners of residential buildings in the State to repair or replace the concrete foundations of those residential buildings that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (3) the term ``residential building'' means any family dwelling, including any building, condominium unit, or dwelling in a planned unit development; and (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. (g) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives an annual report on the grant program established under this section, including a summary of the use of funds by covered States receiving a grant under this section. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. 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 ``Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``covered State'' means a State that administers a crumbling foundations assistance fund; (2) the term ``crumbling foundations assistance fund'' means a fund established by a State the purpose of which is to receive public or private contributions to provide financial assistance to owners of residential buildings in the State to repair or replace the concrete foundations of those residential buildings that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (3) the term ``residential building'' means any family dwelling, including any building, condominium unit, or dwelling in a planned unit development; and (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (e) Use of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall-- (1) develop a single, unified application for owners of residential buildings to apply for all financial assistance from the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the covered State; (2) provide financial assistance to approved owners of residential buildings for the repair or replacement of concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite, including financial reimbursement to owners who have had such repair or replacement performed before the date of enactment of this Act; (3) assist approved owners of residential buildings to obtain additional financing necessary to fully fund the repair or replacement of concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (4) approve contractors or other vendors for eligibility to perform foundation repairs or replacements on behalf of approved owners; (5) ensure that the financial assistance is used solely for costs of repairing and replacing concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; and (6) require the disclosure of the amount of all financial compensation received by an owner of the residential building, if any, arising out of a claim for coverage under the property coverage provisions of the homeowners policy for foundation deterioration due to the presence of pyrrhotite and ensure that the amount is considered when determining the amount of financial assistance offered to the owner. (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. (2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (g) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives an annual report on the grant program established under this section, including a summary of the use of funds by covered States receiving a grant under this section. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. 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 ``Aid to Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``covered State'' means a State that administers a crumbling foundations assistance fund; (2) the term ``crumbling foundations assistance fund'' means a fund established by a State the purpose of which is to receive public or private contributions to provide financial assistance to owners of residential buildings in the State to repair or replace the concrete foundations of those residential buildings that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (3) the term ``residential building'' means any family dwelling, including any building, condominium unit, or dwelling in a planned unit development; and (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (e) Use of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall-- (1) develop a single, unified application for owners of residential buildings to apply for all financial assistance from the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the covered State; (2) provide financial assistance to approved owners of residential buildings for the repair or replacement of concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite, including financial reimbursement to owners who have had such repair or replacement performed before the date of enactment of this Act; (3) assist approved owners of residential buildings to obtain additional financing necessary to fully fund the repair or replacement of concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; (4) approve contractors or other vendors for eligibility to perform foundation repairs or replacements on behalf of approved owners; (5) ensure that the financial assistance is used solely for costs of repairing and replacing concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite; and (6) require the disclosure of the amount of all financial compensation received by an owner of the residential building, if any, arising out of a claim for coverage under the property coverage provisions of the homeowners policy for foundation deterioration due to the presence of pyrrhotite and ensure that the amount is considered when determining the amount of financial assistance offered to the owner. (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. (2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (g) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives an annual report on the grant program established under this section, including a summary of the use of funds by covered States receiving a grant under this section. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. ( d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. ( f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. ( f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. ( d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. ( f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. ( d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. ( f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. ( d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. ( f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. b) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a program to make grants to covered States to assist owners of residential buildings with concrete foundations that have deteriorated due to the presence of pyrrhotite. (c) Application.--A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. ( d) Deposit of Funds.--A covered State receiving a grant under this section shall deposit any grant amounts into the crumbling foundations assistance fund of the State for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). (f) Grant Amount and Duration.-- (1) Amount.--Each grant awarded to a covered State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years. (

H.R.6842

International Affairs

This bill authorizes the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on any member of Russia's parliament who voted on February 15, 2022, to appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as one or more independent states.

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SANCTIONS ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WHO VOTED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL TO PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN TO RECOGNIZE THE REGIONS OF DONETSK AND LUHANSK IN SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE AS ONE OR MORE INDEPENDENT STATES. (a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. (b) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (A) Asset blocking.--The exercise of all powers granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.--A foreign person described in clause (i) is also subject to the following: (I) Revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (II) A revocation under subclause (I) shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession. (C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (3) Exceptions.-- (A) Exception for intelligence activities.-- Sanctions under this section shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. (C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (ii) Good defined.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section. <all>

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states.

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states.

Rep. Keating, William R.

D

MA

This bill authorizes the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on any member of Russia's parliament who voted on February 15, 2022, to appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as one or more independent states.

SANCTIONS ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WHO VOTED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL TO PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN TO RECOGNIZE THE REGIONS OF DONETSK AND LUHANSK IN SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE AS ONE OR MORE INDEPENDENT STATES. (b) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (A) Asset blocking.--The exercise of all powers granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (ii) Current visas revoked.--A foreign person described in clause (i) is also subject to the following: (I) Revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. (C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (ii) Good defined.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section.

SANCTIONS ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WHO VOTED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL TO PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN TO RECOGNIZE THE REGIONS OF DONETSK AND LUHANSK IN SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE AS ONE OR MORE INDEPENDENT STATES. (b) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (A) Asset blocking.--The exercise of all powers granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (ii) Current visas revoked.--A foreign person described in clause (i) is also subject to the following: (I) Revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SANCTIONS ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WHO VOTED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL TO PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN TO RECOGNIZE THE REGIONS OF DONETSK AND LUHANSK IN SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE AS ONE OR MORE INDEPENDENT STATES. (b) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (A) Asset blocking.--The exercise of all powers granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.--A foreign person described in clause (i) is also subject to the following: (I) Revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (II) A revocation under subclause (I) shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession. (C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. (C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (ii) Good defined.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section.

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SANCTIONS ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WHO VOTED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL TO PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN TO RECOGNIZE THE REGIONS OF DONETSK AND LUHANSK IN SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE AS ONE OR MORE INDEPENDENT STATES. (a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. (b) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (A) Asset blocking.--The exercise of all powers granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.--A foreign person described in clause (i) is also subject to the following: (I) Revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (II) A revocation under subclause (I) shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession. (C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (3) Exceptions.-- (A) Exception for intelligence activities.-- Sanctions under this section shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. (C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (ii) Good defined.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section. <all>

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. ( to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. ( II) A revocation under subclause (I) shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession. (C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( 2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. ( (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. ( d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section.

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. ( to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. ( II) A revocation under subclause (I) shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession. (C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( 2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. ( (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. ( d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section.

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. ( to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. ( II) A revocation under subclause (I) shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession. (C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( 2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. ( (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. ( d) Regulatory Authority.--The President shall issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as are necessary to carry out this section.

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. a) In General.--As a result of the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states on February 21, 2022, the President is authorized to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any member of the parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--A person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( (B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. ( (C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( 2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. ( ( ( C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( ( c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. B) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities.-- Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary-- (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activities in the United States. ( c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (

To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states. C) United states person.--In subparagraph (A), the term ``United States person'' means-- (i) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (ii) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. ( ( ( ( C) Exception relating to the importation of goods.-- (i) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under paragraph (1)(A) shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( ( c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiver takes effect, submits to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a notice of and a justification for the waiver. (

S.5156

Crime and Law Enforcement

Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act This bill authorizes and provides funding for additional payments from the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. Specifically, the bill (1) provides lump-sum catch-up payments from the fund to 9/11 victims and their families; and (2) makes victims of the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut and their families eligible for lump-sum catch-up payments from the fund. The bill also rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for (1) the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program, and (2) emergency rental assistance.

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. SEC. 2. JUSTICE FOR UNITED STATES VICTIMS OF STATE SPONSORED TERRORISM ACT. (a) In General.--Section 404 of the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act (34 U.S.C. 20144) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(B), in the first sentence, by inserting ``and during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, the Special Master may utilize an additional 5 full-time equivalent Department of Justice personnel'' before the period at the end; and (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, the Special Master shall update, as necessary as a result of the enactment of such Act, such procedures and other guidance previously issued by the Special Master.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence; (2) in subsection (c)(3)(A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) Not later than 90 days after the date of obtaining a final judgment, with regard to a final judgment obtained on or after the date of that publication, unless-- ``(I) the final judgment was awarded to a 9/11 victim, 9/11 spouse, or 9/11 dependent before the date of enactment of the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Clarification Act, in which case such United States person shall have 90 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment; or ``(II) the final judgment was awarded to a 1983 Beirut barracks bombing victim before the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, in which case such United States person shall have 180 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment.''; (3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause.''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Lump sum catch-up payments for beirut barracks bombing victims, spouses, and dependents.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, and in accordance with clauses (i) and (ii) of subsection (d)(3)(A), the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an audit and publish in the Federal Register a notice of proposed lump sum catch-up payments to the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing victims who have submitted applications in accordance with subsection (c)(3)(A)(ii)(II) in amounts that, after receiving the lump sum catch-up payments, would result in the percentage of the claims of such victims received from the Fund being equal to the percentage of the claims non-9/11 victim of state sponsored terrorism received from the Fund, as of the date of enactment of this subparagraph. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(iv) Lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund.-- ``(I) In general.--There is established within the Fund a lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund, to remain in reserve except in accordance with this subsection. ``(II) Authorization.--Not earlier than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General submits the report required under clause (iii), and not later than 1 year after such date, the Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch-up payments from the reserve fund established under subclause (I) in amounts equal to the amounts described in clause (iii). ``(III) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund $3,000,000,000 to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Except as provided in sublcause (IV), amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ``(bb) Remaining amounts.-- All amounts remaining in the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund in excess of the amounts described in clause (iii) shall be deposited into the Fund under this section.''; (4) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Deposit and transfer.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the following shall be deposited or transferred into the Fund for distribution under this section: ``(A) Criminal funds and property.--All funds, and the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a criminal penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.), or any related conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism.''; (5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. (b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (2) Emergency rental assistance.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section 3201(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 54), $3,000,000,000 are hereby rescinded. <all>

Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act

A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes.

Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act

Sen. Cotton, Tom

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This bill authorizes and provides funding for additional payments from the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. Specifically, the bill (1) provides lump-sum catch-up payments from the fund to 9/11 victims and their families; and (2) makes victims of the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut and their families eligible for lump-sum catch-up payments from the fund. The bill also rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for (1) the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program, and (2) emergency rental assistance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. JUSTICE FOR UNITED STATES VICTIMS OF STATE SPONSORED TERRORISM ACT. after the period at the end of the second sentence; (2) in subsection (c)(3)(A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) Not later than 90 days after the date of obtaining a final judgment, with regard to a final judgment obtained on or after the date of that publication, unless-- ``(I) the final judgment was awarded to a 9/11 victim, 9/11 spouse, or 9/11 dependent before the date of enactment of the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Clarification Act, in which case such United States person shall have 90 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment; or ``(II) the final judgment was awarded to a 1983 Beirut barracks bombing victim before the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, in which case such United States person shall have 180 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment. ''; (3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iv) Lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund.-- ``(I) In general.--There is established within the Fund a lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund, to remain in reserve except in accordance with this subsection. ), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. or the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq. 54), $3,000,000,000 are hereby rescinded.

2. JUSTICE FOR UNITED STATES VICTIMS OF STATE SPONSORED TERRORISM ACT. after the period at the end of the second sentence; (2) in subsection (c)(3)(A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) Not later than 90 days after the date of obtaining a final judgment, with regard to a final judgment obtained on or after the date of that publication, unless-- ``(I) the final judgment was awarded to a 9/11 victim, 9/11 spouse, or 9/11 dependent before the date of enactment of the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Clarification Act, in which case such United States person shall have 90 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment; or ``(II) the final judgment was awarded to a 1983 Beirut barracks bombing victim before the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, in which case such United States person shall have 180 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment. ''; (3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(iv) Lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund.-- ``(I) In general.--There is established within the Fund a lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund, to remain in reserve except in accordance with this subsection. ), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. or the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq. 54), $3,000,000,000 are hereby rescinded.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. JUSTICE FOR UNITED STATES VICTIMS OF STATE SPONSORED TERRORISM ACT. after the period at the end of the second sentence; (2) in subsection (c)(3)(A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) Not later than 90 days after the date of obtaining a final judgment, with regard to a final judgment obtained on or after the date of that publication, unless-- ``(I) the final judgment was awarded to a 9/11 victim, 9/11 spouse, or 9/11 dependent before the date of enactment of the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Clarification Act, in which case such United States person shall have 90 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment; or ``(II) the final judgment was awarded to a 1983 Beirut barracks bombing victim before the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, in which case such United States person shall have 180 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment. ''; (3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(iv) Lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund.-- ``(I) In general.--There is established within the Fund a lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund, to remain in reserve except in accordance with this subsection. ), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq. ''; (5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. (b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 54), $3,000,000,000 are hereby rescinded.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. JUSTICE FOR UNITED STATES VICTIMS OF STATE SPONSORED TERRORISM ACT. 20144) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(B), in the first sentence, by inserting ``and during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, the Special Master may utilize an additional 5 full-time equivalent Department of Justice personnel'' before the period at the end; and (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, the Special Master shall update, as necessary as a result of the enactment of such Act, such procedures and other guidance previously issued by the Special Master.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence; (2) in subsection (c)(3)(A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) Not later than 90 days after the date of obtaining a final judgment, with regard to a final judgment obtained on or after the date of that publication, unless-- ``(I) the final judgment was awarded to a 9/11 victim, 9/11 spouse, or 9/11 dependent before the date of enactment of the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Clarification Act, in which case such United States person shall have 90 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment; or ``(II) the final judgment was awarded to a 1983 Beirut barracks bombing victim before the date of enactment of the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, in which case such United States person shall have 180 days from the date of enactment of such Act to submit an application for payment. ''; (3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(iv) Lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund.-- ``(I) In general.--There is established within the Fund a lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund, to remain in reserve except in accordance with this subsection. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ``(bb) Remaining amounts.-- All amounts remaining in the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund in excess of the amounts described in clause (iii) shall be deposited into the Fund under this section. ), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq. ''; (5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. (b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (2) Emergency rental assistance.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section 3201(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 54), $3,000,000,000 are hereby rescinded.

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. 3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ''; ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(III) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund $3,000,000,000 to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Except as provided in sublcause (IV), amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. 5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. (b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. ( 2) Emergency rental assistance.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section 3201(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat.

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. 3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(II) Authorization.--Not earlier than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General submits the report required under clause (iii), and not later than 1 year after such date, the Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch-up payments from the reserve fund established under subclause (I) in amounts equal to the amounts described in clause (iii). ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. 3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(II) Authorization.--Not earlier than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General submits the report required under clause (iii), and not later than 1 year after such date, the Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch-up payments from the reserve fund established under subclause (I) in amounts equal to the amounts described in clause (iii). ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. 3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ''; ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(III) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund $3,000,000,000 to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Except as provided in sublcause (IV), amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. 5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. (b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. ( 2) Emergency rental assistance.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section 3201(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat.

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. 3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(II) Authorization.--Not earlier than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General submits the report required under clause (iii), and not later than 1 year after such date, the Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch-up payments from the reserve fund established under subclause (I) in amounts equal to the amounts described in clause (iii). ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. 3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ''; ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(III) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund $3,000,000,000 to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(bb) Limitation.--Except as provided in sublcause (IV), amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ), or any related criminal conspiracy, scheme, or other Federal offense arising from the actions of, or doing business with or acting on behalf of, a state sponsor of terrorism. 5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. (b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. ( 2) Emergency rental assistance.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section 3201(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat.

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act''. 3) in subsection (d)(4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(B) and (C)'' and inserting ``(B), (C), and (D)''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Authorization.-- ``(I) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch- up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). ``(II) Appropriations.-- ``(aa) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. ``(ii) Public comment.--The Comptroller General shall provide an opportunity for public comment for a 30-day period beginning on the date on which the notice is published under clause (i). ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(II) Authorization.--Not earlier than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General submits the report required under clause (iii), and not later than 1 year after such date, the Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch-up payments from the reserve fund established under subclause (I) in amounts equal to the amounts described in clause (iii). ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ''; ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ), 5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. ( b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ``(B) Civil funds and property.--Seventy-five percent of all funds, and seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited or paid to the United States after the date of enactment of this Act as a civil penalty or fine arising from a violation of any license, order, regulation, or prohibition issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes. ``(bb) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause. ''; ``(iii) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the expiration of the comment period in clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Special Master a report that includes the determination of the Comptroller General on the amount of the proposed lump sum catch-up payment for each Beirut barracks bombing victim and the total amount of such proposed lump sum catch-up payments. ``(IV) Expiration.-- ``(aa) In general.--The lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund established by this clause shall be terminated not later than 1 year after the Special Master disperses all lump sum catch-up payments pursuant to subclause (II). ), 5) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``(e)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``(e)(2)''; and (6) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) 1983 beirut bombing victim.--The term `1983 Beirut bombing victim' means a plaintiff, or estate or successor in interest thereof, who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) that arises out of the October 23, 1983, bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.''. ( b) Rescissions.-- (1) Business loans program account.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading ``Small Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'', for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (

H.R.2317

Health

We Will Not Comply Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status. Specifically, the bill bars certain commercial businesses from discriminating on the basis of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status. In addition, the bill generally prohibits using federal funds to establish or enforce COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Further, federal funds may not be used to compel an individual with a religious objection to vaccinations to receive a vaccine. The bill also prohibits federal funding of educational institutions that require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine to participate in academic or extracurricular activities. Additionally, a public school or public college may not deny access to the school or college based on whether an individual has received a vaccine, including the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, air carriers may not deny an individual access to air transportation solely on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status. The bill also prohibits proof of a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of receiving a U.S. passport. The bill establishes a private right of action for individuals who have been discriminated against based on COVID-19 vaccine status or failure to comply with a requirement to wear a face covering.

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, 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 ``We Will Not Comply Act''. SEC. 2. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. SEC. 3. FUNDING RIDERS. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to require any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or to enforce any such requirement. (b) No Conditions for Educational Institutions.-- (1) In general.--No Federal funds may be made available to any elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education if such school or institution requires an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for attendance or participation in any academic or extra-curricular activity, including sports teams, athletic clubs, or any other voluntary organization. (2) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (B) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. SEC. 4. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. An individual who has been discriminated against on the basis of the individual's COVID-19 vaccine status, or the individual's failure to comply with a requirement to wear a face covering, may bring an action in the appropriate United States district court seeking damages. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual may not be required to have received a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for obtaining a United States passport. SEC. 6. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Rule of Construction.--This section does not prohibit the United States Government from requiring that aliens receive a COVID-19 vaccine before entering the United States. SEC. 7. CIVIL RIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. (a) In General.--No public school or public college (as such terms are defined in section 401 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. (b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.). SEC. 8. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that Jacobson v. Massachusetts (197 U.S. 11; 1905) should be overturned. <all>

We Will Not Comply Act

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes.

We Will Not Comply Act

Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor

R

GA

This bill prohibits discrimination based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status. Specifically, the bill bars certain commercial businesses from discriminating on the basis of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status. In addition, the bill generally prohibits using federal funds to establish or enforce COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Further, federal funds may not be used to compel an individual with a religious objection to vaccinations to receive a vaccine. The bill also prohibits federal funding of educational institutions that require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine to participate in academic or extracurricular activities. Additionally, a public school or public college may not deny access to the school or college based on whether an individual has received a vaccine, including the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, air carriers may not deny an individual access to air transportation solely on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status. The bill also prohibits proof of a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of receiving a U.S. passport. The bill establishes a private right of action for individuals who have been discriminated against based on COVID-19 vaccine status or failure to comply with a requirement to wear a face covering.

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, 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 ``We Will Not Comply Act''. 2. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. 3. FUNDING RIDERS. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to require any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or to enforce any such requirement. (2) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (B) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). 4. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. An individual who has been discriminated against on the basis of the individual's COVID-19 vaccine status, or the individual's failure to comply with a requirement to wear a face covering, may bring an action in the appropriate United States district court seeking damages. 5. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual may not be required to have received a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for obtaining a United States passport. 6. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Rule of Construction.--This section does not prohibit the United States Government from requiring that aliens receive a COVID-19 vaccine before entering the United States. 7. CIVIL RIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. (b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.). SEC. 8. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that Jacobson v. Massachusetts (197 U.S. 11; 1905) should be overturned.

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, 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 ``We Will Not Comply Act''. 2. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. 3. FUNDING RIDERS. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to require any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or to enforce any such requirement. (2) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (B) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). 4. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual may not be required to have received a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for obtaining a United States passport. 6. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Rule of Construction.--This section does not prohibit the United States Government from requiring that aliens receive a COVID-19 vaccine before entering the United States. 7. CIVIL RIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. 2000c et seq.). SEC. 8. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that Jacobson v. Massachusetts (197 U.S. 11; 1905) should be overturned.

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, 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 ``We Will Not Comply Act''. SEC. 2. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. SEC. 3. FUNDING RIDERS. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to require any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or to enforce any such requirement. (b) No Conditions for Educational Institutions.-- (1) In general.--No Federal funds may be made available to any elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education if such school or institution requires an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for attendance or participation in any academic or extra-curricular activity, including sports teams, athletic clubs, or any other voluntary organization. (2) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (B) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. SEC. 4. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. An individual who has been discriminated against on the basis of the individual's COVID-19 vaccine status, or the individual's failure to comply with a requirement to wear a face covering, may bring an action in the appropriate United States district court seeking damages. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual may not be required to have received a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for obtaining a United States passport. SEC. 6. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Rule of Construction.--This section does not prohibit the United States Government from requiring that aliens receive a COVID-19 vaccine before entering the United States. SEC. 7. CIVIL RIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. (a) In General.--No public school or public college (as such terms are defined in section 401 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. (b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.). SEC. 8. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that Jacobson v. Massachusetts (197 U.S. 11; 1905) should be overturned. <all>

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, 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 ``We Will Not Comply Act''. SEC. 2. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. SEC. 3. FUNDING RIDERS. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to require any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or to enforce any such requirement. (b) No Conditions for Educational Institutions.-- (1) In general.--No Federal funds may be made available to any elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education if such school or institution requires an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for attendance or participation in any academic or extra-curricular activity, including sports teams, athletic clubs, or any other voluntary organization. (2) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (B) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. SEC. 4. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. An individual who has been discriminated against on the basis of the individual's COVID-19 vaccine status, or the individual's failure to comply with a requirement to wear a face covering, may bring an action in the appropriate United States district court seeking damages. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual may not be required to have received a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for obtaining a United States passport. SEC. 6. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Rule of Construction.--This section does not prohibit the United States Government from requiring that aliens receive a COVID-19 vaccine before entering the United States. SEC. 7. CIVIL RIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. (a) In General.--No public school or public college (as such terms are defined in section 401 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. (b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.). SEC. 8. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that Jacobson v. Massachusetts (197 U.S. 11; 1905) should be overturned. <all>

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. ( 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. ( 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. ( 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. ( 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS. INTERSTATE TRAVEL UNDER THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES CLAUSE. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

To provide that United States citizens may not be discriminated against based on their COVID-19 vaccination status, and for other purposes. No entity that is subject to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may discriminate against any person because such person has or has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. c) Clarification.--No Federal funds may be used to compel an individual who has a religious objection to a vaccine or to vaccination to receive such vaccine or vaccination. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit air carriers and foreign air carriers (as such terms are defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. ( 2000c) may deny an individual access to the school or college based on whether the individual has received a vaccine, including a vaccine for COVID-19. ( b) Enforcement by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General may enforce this section in the same manner as title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c et seq.).

H.R.1550

Health

Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 or the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands Department of Health and Human Services activities to educate health care providers and the public about human papillomavirus (HPV), its association with certain cancers, and the importance of HPV vaccines. Specifically, the bill (1) requires relevant educational materials to include information about both cervical cancer and other HPV-associated cancers and about the importance of HPV vaccines, including for males; (2) expands the scope of a national education campaign about gynecologic cancers to address HPV-associated cancers more broadly and target specified, at-risk populations; and (3) authorizes demonstration projects to increase knowledge and awareness of gynecologic cancers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, 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 ``Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021'' or the ``PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING HPV AND HPV-ASSOCIATED CANCERS; REAUTHORIZING JOHANNA'S LAW. Section 317P of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' and inserting ``recommended diagnostics for early intervention for, and prevention of, HPV-associated cancers; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) the importance of recommended vaccines for prevention of HPV and HPV-associated cancers, including for males;''; and (2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Johanna's Law.-- ``(1) National public awareness campaign.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a national campaign to increase the awareness and knowledge of health care providers and individuals with respect to gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV-associated cancers, and the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(D) Targeted populations.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include culturally and linguistically competent public service announcements and other forms of communication and public engagement under subparagraph (C) targeted to-- ``(i) specific higher-risk populations of individuals based on race, ethnicity, level of acculturation, and family history, including African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish individuals; ``(ii) communities with high rates of unvaccinated individuals, including males; ``(iii) rural communities; ``(iv) populations affected by increasing rates of oropharynx cancers; ``(v) health care providers specializing in assisting survivors of sexual assault; and ``(vi) such other communities as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(3) Demonstration projects regarding outreach and education strategies.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Program.--The Secretary may carry out a program to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to test, compare, and evaluate different evidence-based outreach and education strategies to increase the awareness and knowledge of women, their families, physicians, nurses, and other key health professionals with respect to gynecologic cancers, including with respect to early warning signs, risk factors, prevention, screening, and treatment options. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information. ``(E) Report to congress.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report that-- ``(i) summarizes the activities of demonstration projects under subparagraph (A); ``(ii) evaluates the extent to which the projects were effective in increasing awareness and knowledge of risk factors and early warning signs in the populations to which the projects were directed; and ``(iii) identifies barriers to early detection and appropriate treatment of such cancers. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes.

PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021 Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021 Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021 Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021 Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021

Rep. Castor, Kathy

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FL

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands Department of Health and Human Services activities to educate health care providers and the public about human papillomavirus (HPV), its association with certain cancers, and the importance of HPV vaccines. Specifically, the bill (1) requires relevant educational materials to include information about both cervical cancer and other HPV-associated cancers and about the importance of HPV vaccines, including for males; (2) expands the scope of a national education campaign about gynecologic cancers to address HPV-associated cancers more broadly and target specified, at-risk populations; and (3) authorizes demonstration projects to increase knowledge and awareness of gynecologic cancers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, 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. SEC. 2. PREVENTING HPV AND HPV-ASSOCIATED CANCERS; REAUTHORIZING JOHANNA'S LAW. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(D) Targeted populations.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include culturally and linguistically competent public service announcements and other forms of communication and public engagement under subparagraph (C) targeted to-- ``(i) specific higher-risk populations of individuals based on race, ethnicity, level of acculturation, and family history, including African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish individuals; ``(ii) communities with high rates of unvaccinated individuals, including males; ``(iii) rural communities; ``(iv) populations affected by increasing rates of oropharynx cancers; ``(v) health care providers specializing in assisting survivors of sexual assault; and ``(vi) such other communities as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Demonstration projects regarding outreach and education strategies.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Program.--The Secretary may carry out a program to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to test, compare, and evaluate different evidence-based outreach and education strategies to increase the awareness and knowledge of women, their families, physicians, nurses, and other key health professionals with respect to gynecologic cancers, including with respect to early warning signs, risk factors, prevention, screening, and treatment options. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, 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. SEC. 2. PREVENTING HPV AND HPV-ASSOCIATED CANCERS; REAUTHORIZING JOHANNA'S LAW. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' ``(D) Targeted populations.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include culturally and linguistically competent public service announcements and other forms of communication and public engagement under subparagraph (C) targeted to-- ``(i) specific higher-risk populations of individuals based on race, ethnicity, level of acculturation, and family history, including African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish individuals; ``(ii) communities with high rates of unvaccinated individuals, including males; ``(iii) rural communities; ``(iv) populations affected by increasing rates of oropharynx cancers; ``(v) health care providers specializing in assisting survivors of sexual assault; and ``(vi) such other communities as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Demonstration projects regarding outreach and education strategies.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Program.--The Secretary may carry out a program to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to test, compare, and evaluate different evidence-based outreach and education strategies to increase the awareness and knowledge of women, their families, physicians, nurses, and other key health professionals with respect to gynecologic cancers, including with respect to early warning signs, risk factors, prevention, screening, and treatment options. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, 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. SEC. 2. PREVENTING HPV AND HPV-ASSOCIATED CANCERS; REAUTHORIZING JOHANNA'S LAW. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(D) Targeted populations.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include culturally and linguistically competent public service announcements and other forms of communication and public engagement under subparagraph (C) targeted to-- ``(i) specific higher-risk populations of individuals based on race, ethnicity, level of acculturation, and family history, including African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish individuals; ``(ii) communities with high rates of unvaccinated individuals, including males; ``(iii) rural communities; ``(iv) populations affected by increasing rates of oropharynx cancers; ``(v) health care providers specializing in assisting survivors of sexual assault; and ``(vi) such other communities as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(3) Demonstration projects regarding outreach and education strategies.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Program.--The Secretary may carry out a program to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to test, compare, and evaluate different evidence-based outreach and education strategies to increase the awareness and knowledge of women, their families, physicians, nurses, and other key health professionals with respect to gynecologic cancers, including with respect to early warning signs, risk factors, prevention, screening, and treatment options. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information. ``(E) Report to congress.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report that-- ``(i) summarizes the activities of demonstration projects under subparagraph (A); ``(ii) evaluates the extent to which the projects were effective in increasing awareness and knowledge of risk factors and early warning signs in the populations to which the projects were directed; and ``(iii) identifies barriers to early detection and appropriate treatment of such cancers. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, 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 ``Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021'' or the ``PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING HPV AND HPV-ASSOCIATED CANCERS; REAUTHORIZING JOHANNA'S LAW. Section 317P of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' and inserting ``recommended diagnostics for early intervention for, and prevention of, HPV-associated cancers; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) the importance of recommended vaccines for prevention of HPV and HPV-associated cancers, including for males;''; and (2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Johanna's Law.-- ``(1) National public awareness campaign.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a national campaign to increase the awareness and knowledge of health care providers and individuals with respect to gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV-associated cancers, and the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(D) Targeted populations.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include culturally and linguistically competent public service announcements and other forms of communication and public engagement under subparagraph (C) targeted to-- ``(i) specific higher-risk populations of individuals based on race, ethnicity, level of acculturation, and family history, including African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish individuals; ``(ii) communities with high rates of unvaccinated individuals, including males; ``(iii) rural communities; ``(iv) populations affected by increasing rates of oropharynx cancers; ``(v) health care providers specializing in assisting survivors of sexual assault; and ``(vi) such other communities as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(3) Demonstration projects regarding outreach and education strategies.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Program.--The Secretary may carry out a program to award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities for the purpose of carrying out demonstration projects to test, compare, and evaluate different evidence-based outreach and education strategies to increase the awareness and knowledge of women, their families, physicians, nurses, and other key health professionals with respect to gynecologic cancers, including with respect to early warning signs, risk factors, prevention, screening, and treatment options. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information. ``(E) Report to congress.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2021, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report that-- ``(i) summarizes the activities of demonstration projects under subparagraph (A); ``(ii) evaluates the extent to which the projects were effective in increasing awareness and knowledge of risk factors and early warning signs in the populations to which the projects were directed; and ``(iii) identifies barriers to early detection and appropriate treatment of such cancers. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. Section 317P of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. Section 317P of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. Section 317P of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. Section 317P of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-17) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cervical''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``other'' and all that follows through ``cancer.'' ``(B) Written materials.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) maintaining a supply of written materials that provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers, HPV, and HPV- associated cancers; and ``(ii) distributing the materials to members of the public upon request. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(B) Preferences in awarding grants or contracts.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to-- ``(i) applicants with demonstrated expertise in gynecologic cancer education or treatment or in working with groups of women who are at increased risk of gynecologic cancers; and ``(ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, other key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. ``(C) Application.--To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) Certain requirements.--In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and ``(ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes. ``(C) Public service announcements.--Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall, in accordance with applicable law and regulations, include publishing materials in digital or print form, public engagement, and developing and placing public service announcements intended to encourage individuals to discuss with their physicians-- ``(i) their risk of gynecologic cancers and HPV-associated cancers; and ``(ii) the importance of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV and HPV-associated cancers. ``(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the national campaign under this section, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) health care providers; ``(B) nonprofit organizations (including gynecologic cancer organizations and organizations that represent communities and individuals most affected by HPV-associated cancers and low vaccination rates); ``(C) State and local public health departments; and ``(D) elementary and secondary education organizations and institutions of higher education. ``(ii) Science-based resources.--In making awards under clause (i), the Secretary shall encourage awardees to use science-based resources such as the Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer education campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2021.

H.R.7846

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022 This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2022. The act requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register. The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2207]] Public Law 117-191 117th Congress An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 2022, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 7846]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION. (a) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note.>> Rate Adjustment.--Effective on December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2022, for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the provisions specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse.--Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase.--Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1, 2022, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note.>> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. [[Page 136 STAT. 2208]] SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication. Deadline. 38 USC 1114 note.>> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7846: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 13, considered in House. Sept. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed House. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate. <all>

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2022, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

Rep. Luria, Elaine G.

D

VA

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2022. The act requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register. The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2207]] Public Law 117-191 117th Congress An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 2022, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. 7846]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION. (b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse.--Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase.--Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1, 2022, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note.>> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. [[Page 136 STAT. 2208]] SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication. Deadline. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7846: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 13, considered in House. Sept. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed House. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION. (b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse.--Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase.--Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1, 2022, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). 1263) who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. [[Page 136 STAT. 2208]] SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication. Deadline. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7846: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 13, considered in House. Sept. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed House. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2207]] Public Law 117-191 117th Congress An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 2022, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 7846]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION. (a) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note.>> Rate Adjustment.--Effective on December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2022, for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the provisions specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse.--Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase.--Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1, 2022, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note.>> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. [[Page 136 STAT. 2208]] SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication. Deadline. 38 USC 1114 note.>> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7846: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 13, considered in House. Sept. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed House. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2207]] Public Law 117-191 117th Congress An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 2022, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 7846]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION. (a) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note.>> Rate Adjustment.--Effective on December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2022, for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the provisions specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse.--Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase.--Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1, 2022, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note.>> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. [[Page 136 STAT. 2208]] SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication. Deadline. 38 USC 1114 note.>> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7846: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 13, considered in House. Sept. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed House. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( >> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note. >> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note. >> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( >> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note. >> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( >> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note. >> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( >> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( (d) <<NOTE: 38 USC 1114 note. >> Special Rule.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication.

[117th Congress Public Law 191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Amounts To Be Increased.--The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation.--Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) Clothing allowance.--The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. ( 5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. ( >> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023. Sept. 22, considered and passed Senate.

S.815

Commerce

PPP Extension Act of 2021 This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19, through June 30, 2021. Currently, the program is set to expire on March 31, 2021. For the final 30 days of the program (i.e., from June 1 until June 30), the Small Business Administration (SBA) may only process applications submitted prior to June 1, and it may not accept any new loan applications. The bill also prohibits the SBA from prioritizing certain applications over others.

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, 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 ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) Restrictions.-- (1) Processing.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. (2) Limitation on prioritization.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the last day of the covered period, as defined in section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)), as amended by this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration may not establish or enforce any priority for processing lender applications under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), except for any priority reasonably necessary to carry out the set-asides established under section 323(d) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260). <all>

PPP Extension Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

PPP Extension Act of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19, through June 30, 2021. Currently, the program is set to expire on March 31, 2021. For the final 30 days of the program (i.e., from June 1 until June 30), the Small Business Administration (SBA) may only process applications submitted prior to June 1, and it may not accept any new loan applications. The bill also prohibits the SBA from prioritizing certain applications over others.

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, 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 ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) Restrictions.-- (1) Processing.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. (2) Limitation on prioritization.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the last day of the covered period, as defined in section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)), as amended by this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration may not establish or enforce any priority for processing lender applications under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), except for any priority reasonably necessary to carry out the set-asides established under section 323(d) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, 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 ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) Restrictions.-- (1) Processing.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. (2) Limitation on prioritization.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the last day of the covered period, as defined in section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)), as amended by this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration may not establish or enforce any priority for processing lender applications under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), except for any priority reasonably necessary to carry out the set-asides established under section 323(d) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, 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 ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) Restrictions.-- (1) Processing.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. (2) Limitation on prioritization.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the last day of the covered period, as defined in section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)), as amended by this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration may not establish or enforce any priority for processing lender applications under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), except for any priority reasonably necessary to carry out the set-asides established under section 323(d) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, 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 ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) Restrictions.-- (1) Processing.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. (2) Limitation on prioritization.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the last day of the covered period, as defined in section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)), as amended by this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration may not establish or enforce any priority for processing lender applications under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), except for any priority reasonably necessary to carry out the set-asides established under section 323(d) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (title III of division N of Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (

H.R.5967

Education

Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021 This bill requires public institutions of higher education (IHEs) to provide for a religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Through December 31, 2024, a public IHE that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement must (1) provide a reasonable opportunity for individuals to receive a religious exemption from the vaccination requirement, and (2) notify individuals who are subject to the vaccination requirement about the procedures to apply for the religious exemption. An IHE must submit an annual report to the Department of Education certifying that the IHE meets these requirements. An IHE that denies a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year must provide additional information. The bill generally prohibits an IHE from receiving federal funds if it does not comply with the religious exemption requirements outlined by this bill.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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 ``Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Religious Exemption Requirement.--A public institution of higher education that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement shall, through December 31, 2024-- (1) provide a reasonable opportunity for an individual to receive a religious exemption from such vaccination requirement; and (2) make a good-faith effort to notify individuals who are subject to such vaccination requirement of the opportunity to receive, and procedures to apply for, such a religious exemption, using easily accessible forms of communication such as the website of the institution or official digital or written correspondence from the institution to such individuals. (b) Annual Report.--An institution of higher education described in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Education an annual report, for each calendar year through 2024, that-- (1) certifies that the institution meets the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection; and (2) in the case of an institution that has denied such a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year, includes reasoning for such denials by such institution, whether the exemptions were denied due to an undue hardship for the institution, and if so, evidence to demonstrate such undue hardship to the Secretary of the Education. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Unless the Secretary of Education has determined that an institution of higher education is unable to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) due to an undue hardship for the institution based on evidence provided in accordance with subsection (b)(2), a public institution of higher education that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement and that fails to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) shall not be awarded Federal funds for any purpose, directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract, except that students at the institution may receive Federal student financial aid. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual. <all>

Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, and for other purposes.

Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021

Rep. Norman, Ralph

R

SC

This bill requires public institutions of higher education (IHEs) to provide for a religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Through December 31, 2024, a public IHE that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement must (1) provide a reasonable opportunity for individuals to receive a religious exemption from the vaccination requirement, and (2) notify individuals who are subject to the vaccination requirement about the procedures to apply for the religious exemption. An IHE must submit an annual report to the Department of Education certifying that the IHE meets these requirements. An IHE that denies a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year must provide additional information. The bill generally prohibits an IHE from receiving federal funds if it does not comply with the religious exemption requirements outlined by this bill.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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 ``Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (b) Annual Report.--An institution of higher education described in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Education an annual report, for each calendar year through 2024, that-- (1) certifies that the institution meets the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection; and (2) in the case of an institution that has denied such a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year, includes reasoning for such denials by such institution, whether the exemptions were denied due to an undue hardship for the institution, and if so, evidence to demonstrate such undue hardship to the Secretary of the Education. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Unless the Secretary of Education has determined that an institution of higher education is unable to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) due to an undue hardship for the institution based on evidence provided in accordance with subsection (b)(2), a public institution of higher education that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement and that fails to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) shall not be awarded Federal funds for any purpose, directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract, except that students at the institution may receive Federal student financial aid. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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 ``Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (b) Annual Report.--An institution of higher education described in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Education an annual report, for each calendar year through 2024, that-- (1) certifies that the institution meets the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection; and (2) in the case of an institution that has denied such a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year, includes reasoning for such denials by such institution, whether the exemptions were denied due to an undue hardship for the institution, and if so, evidence to demonstrate such undue hardship to the Secretary of the Education. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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 ``Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Religious Exemption Requirement.--A public institution of higher education that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement shall, through December 31, 2024-- (1) provide a reasonable opportunity for an individual to receive a religious exemption from such vaccination requirement; and (2) make a good-faith effort to notify individuals who are subject to such vaccination requirement of the opportunity to receive, and procedures to apply for, such a religious exemption, using easily accessible forms of communication such as the website of the institution or official digital or written correspondence from the institution to such individuals. (b) Annual Report.--An institution of higher education described in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Education an annual report, for each calendar year through 2024, that-- (1) certifies that the institution meets the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection; and (2) in the case of an institution that has denied such a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year, includes reasoning for such denials by such institution, whether the exemptions were denied due to an undue hardship for the institution, and if so, evidence to demonstrate such undue hardship to the Secretary of the Education. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Unless the Secretary of Education has determined that an institution of higher education is unable to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) due to an undue hardship for the institution based on evidence provided in accordance with subsection (b)(2), a public institution of higher education that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement and that fails to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) shall not be awarded Federal funds for any purpose, directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract, except that students at the institution may receive Federal student financial aid. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual. <all>

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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 ``Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Religious Exemption Requirement.--A public institution of higher education that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement shall, through December 31, 2024-- (1) provide a reasonable opportunity for an individual to receive a religious exemption from such vaccination requirement; and (2) make a good-faith effort to notify individuals who are subject to such vaccination requirement of the opportunity to receive, and procedures to apply for, such a religious exemption, using easily accessible forms of communication such as the website of the institution or official digital or written correspondence from the institution to such individuals. (b) Annual Report.--An institution of higher education described in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Education an annual report, for each calendar year through 2024, that-- (1) certifies that the institution meets the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection; and (2) in the case of an institution that has denied such a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year, includes reasoning for such denials by such institution, whether the exemptions were denied due to an undue hardship for the institution, and if so, evidence to demonstrate such undue hardship to the Secretary of the Education. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Unless the Secretary of Education has determined that an institution of higher education is unable to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) due to an undue hardship for the institution based on evidence provided in accordance with subsection (b)(2), a public institution of higher education that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement and that fails to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) shall not be awarded Federal funds for any purpose, directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract, except that students at the institution may receive Federal student financial aid. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual. <all>

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. 2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. ( 2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( 3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( 3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. 2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. ( 2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( 3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. 2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. ( 2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( 3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. 2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. ( 2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. (2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( 3) Religious exemption.--The term ``religious exemption'' means an exemption granted to an individual to permit such individual to be exempted from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement of an institution of higher education if such individual demonstrates that receiving such a vaccination would violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the individual.

To ensure that institutions of higher education with COVID-19 vaccination requirements provide an opportunity for religious exemption from such requirements, 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. 2) Sunset.--The authority to enforce compliance with the requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2024. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as discouraging institutions of higher education from promoting or offering COVID-19 vaccinations on campus. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccination requirement.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccination requirement'' means any requirement by an institution of higher education that, as a condition for enrollment, attendance, receipt of student aid, participation in athletics or other student activities, or employment at the institution, requires an individual to have received one or more vaccinations intended to prevent or mitigate the virus that causes COVID-19. ( 2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

H.R.7133

Government Operations and Politics

Closing Loopholes, Ending Anonymous Revolving Doors Act or the CLEAR Doors Act This act requires a lobbyist who engages in special lobbying activities to file a report on those activities within 48 hours with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Special lobbying occurs when a lobbyist who was employed by an executive branch agency in the past four years engages in lobbying activity with an executive official of that agency.

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, 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 ``Closing Loopholes, Ending Anonymous Revolving Doors Act'' or the ``CLEAR Doors Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(2) Contents of report.--Each report filed under paragraph (1) shall contain the following items: ``(A) The name of the registrant. ``(B) The name of the client. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(D) A description of the issue discussed before such agency official. ``(E) The date on which such lobbying activities occurred. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. (b) Lobbyist Definition.--Section 3(10) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. ``(ii) Special lobbying activities exception.--Clause (i) does not apply to special lobbying activities under section 5(e).''. (c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (2) Cross-reference.--Section 6(a)(4) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``section 5(e)'' and inserting ``section 5(f)''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to lobbying activities occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

CLEAR Doors Act

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes.

CLEAR Doors Act Closing Loopholes, Ending Anonymous Revolving Doors Act

Rep. O'Halleran, Tom

D

AZ

This act requires a lobbyist who engages in special lobbying activities to file a report on those activities within 48 hours with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Special lobbying occurs when a lobbyist who was employed by an executive branch agency in the past four years engages in lobbying activity with an executive official of that agency.

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, 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 ``Closing Loopholes, Ending Anonymous Revolving Doors Act'' or the ``CLEAR Doors Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(2) Contents of report.--Each report filed under paragraph (1) shall contain the following items: ``(A) The name of the registrant. ``(B) The name of the client. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(D) A description of the issue discussed before such agency official. ``(E) The date on which such lobbying activities occurred. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. ``(ii) Special lobbying activities exception.--Clause (i) does not apply to special lobbying activities under section 5(e).''. (c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. (2) Cross-reference.--Section 6(a)(4) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``section 5(e)'' and inserting ``section 5(f)''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to lobbying activities occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, 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 ``Closing Loopholes, Ending Anonymous Revolving Doors Act'' or the ``CLEAR Doors Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(2) Contents of report.--Each report filed under paragraph (1) shall contain the following items: ``(A) The name of the registrant. ``(B) The name of the client. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(D) A description of the issue discussed before such agency official. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. ``(ii) Special lobbying activities exception.--Clause (i) does not apply to special lobbying activities under section 5(e).''. (c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to lobbying activities occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, 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 ``Closing Loopholes, Ending Anonymous Revolving Doors Act'' or the ``CLEAR Doors Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(2) Contents of report.--Each report filed under paragraph (1) shall contain the following items: ``(A) The name of the registrant. ``(B) The name of the client. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(D) A description of the issue discussed before such agency official. ``(E) The date on which such lobbying activities occurred. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. (b) Lobbyist Definition.--Section 3(10) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. ``(ii) Special lobbying activities exception.--Clause (i) does not apply to special lobbying activities under section 5(e).''. (c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (2) Cross-reference.--Section 6(a)(4) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``section 5(e)'' and inserting ``section 5(f)''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to lobbying activities occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, 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 ``Closing Loopholes, Ending Anonymous Revolving Doors Act'' or the ``CLEAR Doors Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(2) Contents of report.--Each report filed under paragraph (1) shall contain the following items: ``(A) The name of the registrant. ``(B) The name of the client. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(D) A description of the issue discussed before such agency official. ``(E) The date on which such lobbying activities occurred. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. (b) Lobbyist Definition.--Section 3(10) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. ``(ii) Special lobbying activities exception.--Clause (i) does not apply to special lobbying activities under section 5(e).''. (c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (2) Cross-reference.--Section 6(a)(4) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``section 5(e)'' and inserting ``section 5(f)''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to lobbying activities occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. ( ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. ( ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. ( ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. ( ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. ``(C) The name of the covered executive branch official of the agency. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. 1602(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Lobbyist.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term `lobbyist' means any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include more than one lobbying contact. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain lobbyists to report certain contacts with agencies within 48 hours, and for other purposes. a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 5 of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) 48-Hour Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--No later than 48 hours after a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities, the registrant involved shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives on such activities. ``(3) Special rule for new registrants.--If a lobbyist engages in special lobbying activities prior to the registration of the lobbyist (or, if applicable, the organization employing such lobbyist) with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives under section 4(a), the lobbyist or organization shall register with the Secretary and the Clerk under such section not later than 48 hours after the lobbyist or organization engages in such activities. ``(4) Special lobbying activities defined.--In this subsection, the term `special lobbying activities' means any lobbying activity consisting of a lobbying contact made by an employee of a client with a covered executive branch official of an agency of which such lobbyist was formerly employed during the 4-year period that ends on the date of such contact.''. ( ``(B) Exception.-- ``(i) 20 percent rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) does not apply to an individual with respect to a client if the individual's lobbying activities constitute less than 20 percent of the time engaged in the services provided by such individual to that client over a 3-month period. c) Conforming and Technical Amendments.-- (1) Lobbyist registration.--Section 4(a)(1) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``No later than'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 5(e)(3), no later than''. (

S.1327

Finance and Financial Sector

Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board to carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. The board must report on disparities in labor force trends as well as on plans and activities of the board to minimize and eliminate these disparities.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, 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 ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. The Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2B the following: ``SEC. 2C. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. ``The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee shall exercise all duties and functions in a manner that fosters the elimination of disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit, including actions in carrying out-- ``(1) monetary policy; ``(2) regulation and supervision of banks, thrifts, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and nonbank financial companies and systemically important financial market utilities designated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council; ``(3) operation of payment systems; ``(4) implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977; ``(5) enforcement of fair lending laws; and ``(6) community development functions.''. SEC. 3. APPEARANCES BEFORE AND REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) economic developments and prospects for the future described in the report required in subsection (b), including a discussion of disparities in employment, income, and wealth across racial and ethnic groups as well as other specific segments of the population; and ``(C) plans, activities, and actions of the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to minimize and eliminate disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, wages, wealth, and access to affordable credit pursuant to section 2C.''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''. <all>

Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act

A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.

Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board to carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. The board must report on disparities in labor force trends as well as on plans and activities of the board to minimize and eliminate these disparities.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, 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 ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. The Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2B the following: ``SEC. 2C. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. ``The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee shall exercise all duties and functions in a manner that fosters the elimination of disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit, including actions in carrying out-- ``(1) monetary policy; ``(2) regulation and supervision of banks, thrifts, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and nonbank financial companies and systemically important financial market utilities designated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council; ``(3) operation of payment systems; ``(4) implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977; ``(5) enforcement of fair lending laws; and ``(6) community development functions.''. SEC. 3. APPEARANCES BEFORE AND REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) economic developments and prospects for the future described in the report required in subsection (b), including a discussion of disparities in employment, income, and wealth across racial and ethnic groups as well as other specific segments of the population; and ``(C) plans, activities, and actions of the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to minimize and eliminate disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, wages, wealth, and access to affordable credit pursuant to section 2C.''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, 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. 2. The Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2B the following: ``SEC. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. ``The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee shall exercise all duties and functions in a manner that fosters the elimination of disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit, including actions in carrying out-- ``(1) monetary policy; ``(2) regulation and supervision of banks, thrifts, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and nonbank financial companies and systemically important financial market utilities designated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council; ``(3) operation of payment systems; ``(4) implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977; ``(5) enforcement of fair lending laws; and ``(6) community development functions.''. 3. APPEARANCES BEFORE AND REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. 225b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) economic developments and prospects for the future described in the report required in subsection (b), including a discussion of disparities in employment, income, and wealth across racial and ethnic groups as well as other specific segments of the population; and ``(C) plans, activities, and actions of the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to minimize and eliminate disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, wages, wealth, and access to affordable credit pursuant to section 2C. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, 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 ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. The Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2B the following: ``SEC. 2C. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. ``The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee shall exercise all duties and functions in a manner that fosters the elimination of disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit, including actions in carrying out-- ``(1) monetary policy; ``(2) regulation and supervision of banks, thrifts, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and nonbank financial companies and systemically important financial market utilities designated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council; ``(3) operation of payment systems; ``(4) implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977; ``(5) enforcement of fair lending laws; and ``(6) community development functions.''. SEC. 3. APPEARANCES BEFORE AND REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) economic developments and prospects for the future described in the report required in subsection (b), including a discussion of disparities in employment, income, and wealth across racial and ethnic groups as well as other specific segments of the population; and ``(C) plans, activities, and actions of the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to minimize and eliminate disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, wages, wealth, and access to affordable credit pursuant to section 2C.''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, 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 ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. The Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2B the following: ``SEC. 2C. DUTY TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES. ``The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee shall exercise all duties and functions in a manner that fosters the elimination of disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit, including actions in carrying out-- ``(1) monetary policy; ``(2) regulation and supervision of banks, thrifts, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and nonbank financial companies and systemically important financial market utilities designated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council; ``(3) operation of payment systems; ``(4) implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977; ``(5) enforcement of fair lending laws; and ``(6) community development functions.''. SEC. 3. APPEARANCES BEFORE AND REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) economic developments and prospects for the future described in the report required in subsection (b), including a discussion of disparities in employment, income, and wealth across racial and ethnic groups as well as other specific segments of the population; and ``(C) plans, activities, and actions of the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to minimize and eliminate disparities across racial and ethnic groups with respect to employment, wages, wealth, and access to affordable credit pursuant to section 2C.''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act''. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``The Board'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Board''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Trend information.-- ``(A) In general.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include recent trends in the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, employment to population ratio, median household income, and change in real earnings. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. Section 2B of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. ``(B) Demographic information.--The trends required to be reported under subparagraph (A) shall include a comparison among different demographic groups, including race (White, African-American, Latino, Native American, and Asian populations), ethnicity, gender, and educational attainment.''.

H.R.6872

Government Operations and Politics

Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act This bill addresses certain protections for election workers and polling places. In particular, the bill prohibits, with enhanced penalties for certain types of threats and harms (1) intimidation of poll watchers, election officials, and election agents, vendors, and contractors involving violence or threats of harm; and (2) physical damage to or threats to physically damage a polling place, tabulation center, or other election infrastructure.

To protect election workers and polling places. 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 ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. SEC. 2. ELECTION WORKER AND POLLING PLACE PROTECTION. Section 11 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10307) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force, or violence, or threat of harm to any person or property, willfully intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to intimidate or interfere with, the ability of any person or any class of persons to vote or qualify to vote, or to qualify or act as a poll watcher, or any legally authorized election official, in any primary, special, or general election, or any person who is, or is employed by, an agent, contractor, or vendor of a legally authorized election official assisting in the administration of any primary, special, or general election, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully physically damages or threatens to physically damage any physical property being used as a polling place or tabulation center or other election infrastructure, with the intent to interfere with the administration of an election or the tabulation or certification of votes, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''. <all>

Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act

To protect election workers and polling places.

Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act

Rep. Levin, Andy

D

MI

This bill addresses certain protections for election workers and polling places. In particular, the bill prohibits, with enhanced penalties for certain types of threats and harms (1) intimidation of poll watchers, election officials, and election agents, vendors, and contractors involving violence or threats of harm; and (2) physical damage to or threats to physically damage a polling place, tabulation center, or other election infrastructure.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. ELECTION WORKER AND POLLING PLACE PROTECTION. Section 11 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10307) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force, or violence, or threat of harm to any person or property, willfully intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to intimidate or interfere with, the ability of any person or any class of persons to vote or qualify to vote, or to qualify or act as a poll watcher, or any legally authorized election official, in any primary, special, or general election, or any person who is, or is employed by, an agent, contractor, or vendor of a legally authorized election official assisting in the administration of any primary, special, or general election, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully physically damages or threatens to physically damage any physical property being used as a polling place or tabulation center or other election infrastructure, with the intent to interfere with the administration of an election or the tabulation or certification of votes, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. ELECTION WORKER AND POLLING PLACE PROTECTION. Section 11 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. ``(2) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully physically damages or threatens to physically damage any physical property being used as a polling place or tabulation center or other election infrastructure, with the intent to interfere with the administration of an election or the tabulation or certification of votes, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''.

To protect election workers and polling places. 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 ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. SEC. 2. ELECTION WORKER AND POLLING PLACE PROTECTION. Section 11 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10307) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force, or violence, or threat of harm to any person or property, willfully intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to intimidate or interfere with, the ability of any person or any class of persons to vote or qualify to vote, or to qualify or act as a poll watcher, or any legally authorized election official, in any primary, special, or general election, or any person who is, or is employed by, an agent, contractor, or vendor of a legally authorized election official assisting in the administration of any primary, special, or general election, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully physically damages or threatens to physically damage any physical property being used as a polling place or tabulation center or other election infrastructure, with the intent to interfere with the administration of an election or the tabulation or certification of votes, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''. <all>

To protect election workers and polling places. 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 ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. SEC. 2. ELECTION WORKER AND POLLING PLACE PROTECTION. Section 11 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10307) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force, or violence, or threat of harm to any person or property, willfully intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to intimidate or interfere with, the ability of any person or any class of persons to vote or qualify to vote, or to qualify or act as a poll watcher, or any legally authorized election official, in any primary, special, or general election, or any person who is, or is employed by, an agent, contractor, or vendor of a legally authorized election official assisting in the administration of any primary, special, or general election, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully physically damages or threatens to physically damage any physical property being used as a polling place or tabulation center or other election infrastructure, with the intent to interfere with the administration of an election or the tabulation or certification of votes, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''. <all>

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information.

To protect election workers and polling places. This Act may be cited as the ``Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act''. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `election infrastructure' means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. ``(g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that-- ``(1) the State does not have jurisdiction; ``(2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or ``(3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice.''.

H.R.8828

Health

FDA Ethics Act of 2022 This bill establishes several requirements for entities that contract with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relating to conflicts of interest, including requiring contractors to disclose conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis and prohibiting the FDA from hiring consultants who simultaneously provide services to drug manufacturers or other entities that are regulated by the FDA.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, 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 ``FDA Ethics Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ONGOING REPORTING OF CONTRACTOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require entities that contract with the Food and Drug Administration-- (1) to disclose, on an ongoing basis during the term of the contract, any information related to potential and actual conflicts of interest, including conflicts of interest concerning the contractor's personnel, consultants, and subcontractors; and (2) during the term of the contract, to refrain from entering into consulting or other contractual arrangements with any person to perform work that may reasonably create a potential or actual conflict of interest, without receiving the written approval of the contracting officer before the execution of the contractual arrangement. (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). SEC. 3. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING WAIVERS RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). SEC. 4. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. (a) Prohibition Against Certain Contracts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall not award a contract relating to the duties of the Food and Drug Administration to any person providing consulting services (referred to in this section as a ``consulting firm'') unless such contract provides that, during the restricted period described in paragraph (3), subject to paragraph (2), no individual employee or subcontractor of such consulting firm may provide services to both-- (A) the Food and Drug and Administration under the consulting firm's contract; and (B)(i) a person engaged in the development or manufacturing of a device, drug, or biological product; or (ii) any other private entity engaged in activities regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. (2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. (B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include-- (i) the name of the contract; (ii) the consulting firm receiving the exception, and the employee or subcontractor to whom the exception applies; (iii) the other contracts or clients that would, in the absence of the exception, cause the consulting firm to be in violation of paragraph (1); and (iv) the efforts that the consulting firm plans to take to mitigate any potential or actual conflict of interest arising from the other work of its employees or subcontractors. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. (B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern. <all>

FDA Ethics Act of 2022

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes.

FDA Ethics Act of 2022

Rep. Kuster, Ann M.

D

NH

This bill establishes several requirements for entities that contract with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relating to conflicts of interest, including requiring contractors to disclose conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis and prohibiting the FDA from hiring consultants who simultaneously provide services to drug manufacturers or other entities that are regulated by the FDA.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, 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 ``FDA Ethics Act of 2022''. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require entities that contract with the Food and Drug Administration-- (1) to disclose, on an ongoing basis during the term of the contract, any information related to potential and actual conflicts of interest, including conflicts of interest concerning the contractor's personnel, consultants, and subcontractors; and (2) during the term of the contract, to refrain from entering into consulting or other contractual arrangements with any person to perform work that may reasonably create a potential or actual conflict of interest, without receiving the written approval of the contracting officer before the execution of the contractual arrangement. 3. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING WAIVERS RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. SEC. 4. (2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. (B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, 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. 3. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING WAIVERS RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. SEC. 4. (2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. (B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, 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 ``FDA Ethics Act of 2022''. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require entities that contract with the Food and Drug Administration-- (1) to disclose, on an ongoing basis during the term of the contract, any information related to potential and actual conflicts of interest, including conflicts of interest concerning the contractor's personnel, consultants, and subcontractors; and (2) during the term of the contract, to refrain from entering into consulting or other contractual arrangements with any person to perform work that may reasonably create a potential or actual conflict of interest, without receiving the written approval of the contracting officer before the execution of the contractual arrangement. 3. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING WAIVERS RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. SEC. 4. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. (a) Prohibition Against Certain Contracts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall not award a contract relating to the duties of the Food and Drug Administration to any person providing consulting services (referred to in this section as a ``consulting firm'') unless such contract provides that, during the restricted period described in paragraph (3), subject to paragraph (2), no individual employee or subcontractor of such consulting firm may provide services to both-- (A) the Food and Drug and Administration under the consulting firm's contract; and (B)(i) a person engaged in the development or manufacturing of a device, drug, or biological product; or (ii) any other private entity engaged in activities regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. (2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. (B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. (B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, 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 ``FDA Ethics Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ONGOING REPORTING OF CONTRACTOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require entities that contract with the Food and Drug Administration-- (1) to disclose, on an ongoing basis during the term of the contract, any information related to potential and actual conflicts of interest, including conflicts of interest concerning the contractor's personnel, consultants, and subcontractors; and (2) during the term of the contract, to refrain from entering into consulting or other contractual arrangements with any person to perform work that may reasonably create a potential or actual conflict of interest, without receiving the written approval of the contracting officer before the execution of the contractual arrangement. (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). SEC. 3. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING WAIVERS RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). SEC. 4. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. (a) Prohibition Against Certain Contracts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall not award a contract relating to the duties of the Food and Drug Administration to any person providing consulting services (referred to in this section as a ``consulting firm'') unless such contract provides that, during the restricted period described in paragraph (3), subject to paragraph (2), no individual employee or subcontractor of such consulting firm may provide services to both-- (A) the Food and Drug and Administration under the consulting firm's contract; and (B)(i) a person engaged in the development or manufacturing of a device, drug, or biological product; or (ii) any other private entity engaged in activities regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. (2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. (B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include-- (i) the name of the contract; (ii) the consulting firm receiving the exception, and the employee or subcontractor to whom the exception applies; (iii) the other contracts or clients that would, in the absence of the exception, cause the consulting firm to be in violation of paragraph (1); and (iv) the efforts that the consulting firm plans to take to mitigate any potential or actual conflict of interest arising from the other work of its employees or subcontractors. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. (B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern. <all>

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. ( 2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. ( Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include-- (i) the name of the contract; (ii) the consulting firm receiving the exception, and the employee or subcontractor to whom the exception applies; (iii) the other contracts or clients that would, in the absence of the exception, cause the consulting firm to be in violation of paragraph (1); and (iv) the efforts that the consulting firm plans to take to mitigate any potential or actual conflict of interest arising from the other work of its employees or subcontractors. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). ( (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. ( B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. ( B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. ( 2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. ( Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include-- (i) the name of the contract; (ii) the consulting firm receiving the exception, and the employee or subcontractor to whom the exception applies; (iii) the other contracts or clients that would, in the absence of the exception, cause the consulting firm to be in violation of paragraph (1); and (iv) the efforts that the consulting firm plans to take to mitigate any potential or actual conflict of interest arising from the other work of its employees or subcontractors. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). ( (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. ( B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. ( 2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. ( Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include-- (i) the name of the contract; (ii) the consulting firm receiving the exception, and the employee or subcontractor to whom the exception applies; (iii) the other contracts or clients that would, in the absence of the exception, cause the consulting firm to be in violation of paragraph (1); and (iv) the efforts that the consulting firm plans to take to mitigate any potential or actual conflict of interest arising from the other work of its employees or subcontractors. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). ( (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. ( B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. b) Regulations.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall issue regulations to carry out subsection (a). (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include the name of the contract, the contractor receiving the waiver, the other contracts or clients that created the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest, and the efforts that the contractor plans to take to mitigate the potential or actual organizational conflict of interest. ( 2) Exception.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may issue an exception to the requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to an employee or subcontractor of a consulting firm only if the Secretary or designee determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to award a contract with such consulting firm with such exception. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. ( Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include-- (i) the name of the contract; (ii) the consulting firm receiving the exception, and the employee or subcontractor to whom the exception applies; (iii) the other contracts or clients that would, in the absence of the exception, cause the consulting firm to be in violation of paragraph (1); and (iv) the efforts that the consulting firm plans to take to mitigate any potential or actual conflict of interest arising from the other work of its employees or subcontractors. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). ( (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``consulting services''-- (1) means providing advice or recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and (2) does not include services provided pursuant to a contract related to regulatory science research, public health surveillance, or information technology, or services provided by a small business concern.

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSULTING FIRMS SERVING AS FDA CONTRACTORS. ( B) Reporting.--Not later than 14 days after issuing an exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of the exception. (3) Restricted period.-- (A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the restricted period is the period that-- (i) begins when the applicable employee or subcontractor of the consulting firm first provides services under the consulting firm's contract; and (ii) ends not less than the applicable period specified in subparagraph (B) after the last date on which such employee or subcontractor provides services under the consulting firm's contract. ( B) Applicable period specified.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the applicable period specified in this subparagraph is-- (i) 30 days; or (ii) such longer period of time as the Secretary may specify after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which shall apply with respect to all exceptions issued under paragraph (2). (

To address potential conflicts of interest among entities serving as Food and Drug Administration contractors, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall, not later than 14 days after awarding a contract relating to the Food and Drug Administration, publish, on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, a notification of any waiver of any requirements regarding a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest granted to the contractor. The Secretary shall not delegate the authority to issue exceptions under this subparagraph below the level of head of a contracting activity. ( Such notification shall be made publicly available in an easily accessible format, and shall include-- (i) the name of the contract; (ii) the consulting firm receiving the exception, and the employee or subcontractor to whom the exception applies; (iii) the other contracts or clients that would, in the absence of the exception, cause the consulting firm to be in violation of paragraph (1); and (iv) the efforts that the consulting firm plans to take to mitigate any potential or actual conflict of interest arising from the other work of its employees or subcontractors. (

H.R.2113

International Affairs

Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada and any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia that has worked with groups that have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations and has deployed forces to Syria to engage in military operations supporting the Syrian government.

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. 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 ``Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. Sheibani led a network which according to the Department of the Treasury conducted improvised explosive device attacks against United States soldiers in Baghdad. (2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. (3) KSS is provided training, funding, and arms by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and IRGC-Quds Forces and works closely with Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH), Lebanese Hezbollah, and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq (AAH), all of which have been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Department of State. (4) KSS has fought under the command of former IRGC-Quds Forces commander Qassem Soleimani. The militia has members who operate as a unit of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which is a formal part of the Iraqi federal government under the authority of the Prime Minister of Iraq and which receives funding from the Iraqi federal government, including salaries. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. (6) In 2015, KSS threatened to ``strike and destroy'' Saudi Arabia, saying in a statement: ``We in the Sayyid al Shuhada Battalion consider Saudi interests a legitimate and permissible target on all levels, and we will strike and destroy them whenever it pleases us.''. (7) In August 2019, Abu Alaa al-Wala'i, a leader of KSS, said that ``All Americans will be held hostage by the resistance factions in the event of a war.''. (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. (9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. According to the Department of Defense's statement on February 25, 2021, ``the strikes destroyed multiple facilities located at a border control point used by a number of Iranian-backed militant groups, including Kait'ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kait'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS).''. SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. (b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism). <all>

Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada.

Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory

R

FL

This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada and any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia that has worked with groups that have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations and has deployed forces to Syria to engage in military operations supporting the Syrian government.

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. 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 ``Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Sheibani led a network which according to the Department of the Treasury conducted improvised explosive device attacks against United States soldiers in Baghdad. (2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. (3) KSS is provided training, funding, and arms by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and IRGC-Quds Forces and works closely with Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH), Lebanese Hezbollah, and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq (AAH), all of which have been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Department of State. (4) KSS has fought under the command of former IRGC-Quds Forces commander Qassem Soleimani. The militia has members who operate as a unit of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which is a formal part of the Iraqi federal government under the authority of the Prime Minister of Iraq and which receives funding from the Iraqi federal government, including salaries. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. (6) In 2015, KSS threatened to ``strike and destroy'' Saudi Arabia, saying in a statement: ``We in the Sayyid al Shuhada Battalion consider Saudi interests a legitimate and permissible target on all levels, and we will strike and destroy them whenever it pleases us.''. (7) In August 2019, Abu Alaa al-Wala'i, a leader of KSS, said that ``All Americans will be held hostage by the resistance factions in the event of a war.''. (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. (9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. According to the Department of Defense's statement on February 25, 2021, ``the strikes destroyed multiple facilities located at a border control point used by a number of Iranian-backed militant groups, including Kait'ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kait'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS).''. SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. (b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. 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 ``Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Sheibani led a network which according to the Department of the Treasury conducted improvised explosive device attacks against United States soldiers in Baghdad. (4) KSS has fought under the command of former IRGC-Quds Forces commander Qassem Soleimani. The militia has members who operate as a unit of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which is a formal part of the Iraqi federal government under the authority of the Prime Minister of Iraq and which receives funding from the Iraqi federal government, including salaries. (6) In 2015, KSS threatened to ``strike and destroy'' Saudi Arabia, saying in a statement: ``We in the Sayyid al Shuhada Battalion consider Saudi interests a legitimate and permissible target on all levels, and we will strike and destroy them whenever it pleases us.''. (7) In August 2019, Abu Alaa al-Wala'i, a leader of KSS, said that ``All Americans will be held hostage by the resistance factions in the event of a war.''. (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. According to the Department of Defense's statement on February 25, 2021, ``the strikes destroyed multiple facilities located at a border control point used by a number of Iranian-backed militant groups, including Kait'ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kait'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS).''. SEC. 3. (b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. 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 ``Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. Sheibani led a network which according to the Department of the Treasury conducted improvised explosive device attacks against United States soldiers in Baghdad. (2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. (3) KSS is provided training, funding, and arms by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and IRGC-Quds Forces and works closely with Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH), Lebanese Hezbollah, and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq (AAH), all of which have been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Department of State. (4) KSS has fought under the command of former IRGC-Quds Forces commander Qassem Soleimani. The militia has members who operate as a unit of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which is a formal part of the Iraqi federal government under the authority of the Prime Minister of Iraq and which receives funding from the Iraqi federal government, including salaries. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. (6) In 2015, KSS threatened to ``strike and destroy'' Saudi Arabia, saying in a statement: ``We in the Sayyid al Shuhada Battalion consider Saudi interests a legitimate and permissible target on all levels, and we will strike and destroy them whenever it pleases us.''. (7) In August 2019, Abu Alaa al-Wala'i, a leader of KSS, said that ``All Americans will be held hostage by the resistance factions in the event of a war.''. (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. (9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. According to the Department of Defense's statement on February 25, 2021, ``the strikes destroyed multiple facilities located at a border control point used by a number of Iranian-backed militant groups, including Kait'ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kait'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS).''. SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. (b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism). <all>

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. 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 ``Sanctioning Iranian-Backed Militia Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. Sheibani led a network which according to the Department of the Treasury conducted improvised explosive device attacks against United States soldiers in Baghdad. (2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. (3) KSS is provided training, funding, and arms by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and IRGC-Quds Forces and works closely with Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH), Lebanese Hezbollah, and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq (AAH), all of which have been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Department of State. (4) KSS has fought under the command of former IRGC-Quds Forces commander Qassem Soleimani. The militia has members who operate as a unit of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which is a formal part of the Iraqi federal government under the authority of the Prime Minister of Iraq and which receives funding from the Iraqi federal government, including salaries. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. (6) In 2015, KSS threatened to ``strike and destroy'' Saudi Arabia, saying in a statement: ``We in the Sayyid al Shuhada Battalion consider Saudi interests a legitimate and permissible target on all levels, and we will strike and destroy them whenever it pleases us.''. (7) In August 2019, Abu Alaa al-Wala'i, a leader of KSS, said that ``All Americans will be held hostage by the resistance factions in the event of a war.''. (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. (9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. According to the Department of Defense's statement on February 25, 2021, ``the strikes destroyed multiple facilities located at a border control point used by a number of Iranian-backed militant groups, including Kait'ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kait'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS).''. SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. (b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism). <all>

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. ( 9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. 2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. ( (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. 2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. ( (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. ( 9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. 2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. ( (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. ( 9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. 2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. ( (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. ( 9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. 2) KSS openly recognizes the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei as its spiritual leader. ( (8) On February 14, 2020, the Department of State announced that sanctions were imposed on KSS pursuant to section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) for engaging in illicit arms transfers to or acquisition from Iran. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

To impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Congress finds the following: (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia founded in 2003 by Abu Mustafa al-Sheibani, who was sanctioned on January 9, 2008, by the Department of the Treasury ``for threatening the peace and stability of Iraq and the Government of Iraq''. (5) Since its founding KSS has deployed forces to Syria to engaged in military operations supporting the Government of Syria, including offensives in Daraa, Quneitera, the Damascus suburbs, and the Aleppo countryside. ( 9) On February 25, 2021, President Biden ordered airstrikes against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria in response to attacks against United States personnel in Iraq. (a) In General.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to-- (1) Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; and (2) any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Kata'ib Sayyid al- Shuhada. ( b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are-- (1) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to section 7412(b) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note); and (2) sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

H.R.6635

Animals

Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from using or contracting for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for gathering horses and burros under the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act. Further, BLM may not make contracts to use helicopters for transporting captured animals under such act.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, 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 ``Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. (2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. (3) The use of helicopters to chase equines over prolonged distances, usually on rough terrain, is particularly dangerous, and can frighten the animals and lead to deadly situations. (4) In January 2022, during the horse gathering at the Pancake Complex in central Nevada, a young colt was chased for miles by helicopter, ultimately gravely injuring itself, and necessitating the need for the animal to be shot and killed. (5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. (7) Currently, the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program spends less than one percent of its budget on implementing fertility controls. (8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS ACT. Section 9 of the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act (Public Law 92-195; 16 U.S.C. 1338a) is amended-- (1) by striking ``In administering this Act'' and inserting ``(a) In General.--In administering this Act''; (2) by striking ``helicopters or, for the purpose of transporting captured animals, motor vehicles'' and inserting ``motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting captured animals''; (3) by striking ``fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopters, or to'' and inserting ``or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Prohibition on Certain Uses of Aircraft.--In administering this Act, the Secretary may not use or contract for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for the purposes of rounding up or gathering wild free-roaming horses and burros.''. SEC. 4. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations. <all>

Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes.

Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022

Rep. Titus, Dina

D

NV

This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from using or contracting for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for gathering horses and burros under the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act. Further, BLM may not make contracts to use helicopters for transporting captured animals under such act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. (2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. (3) The use of helicopters to chase equines over prolonged distances, usually on rough terrain, is particularly dangerous, and can frighten the animals and lead to deadly situations. (4) In January 2022, during the horse gathering at the Pancake Complex in central Nevada, a young colt was chased for miles by helicopter, ultimately gravely injuring itself, and necessitating the need for the animal to be shot and killed. (5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. (7) Currently, the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program spends less than one percent of its budget on implementing fertility controls. (8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS ACT. Section 9 of the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act (Public Law 92-195; 16 U.S.C. 1338a) is amended-- (1) by striking ``In administering this Act'' and inserting ``(a) In General.--In administering this Act''; (2) by striking ``helicopters or, for the purpose of transporting captured animals, motor vehicles'' and inserting ``motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting captured animals''; (3) by striking ``fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopters, or to'' and inserting ``or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Prohibition on Certain Uses of Aircraft.--In administering this Act, the Secretary may not use or contract for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for the purposes of rounding up or gathering wild free-roaming horses and burros.''. SEC. 4. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (3) The use of helicopters to chase equines over prolonged distances, usually on rough terrain, is particularly dangerous, and can frighten the animals and lead to deadly situations. (4) In January 2022, during the horse gathering at the Pancake Complex in central Nevada, a young colt was chased for miles by helicopter, ultimately gravely injuring itself, and necessitating the need for the animal to be shot and killed. (5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. (7) Currently, the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program spends less than one percent of its budget on implementing fertility controls. (8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS ACT. Section 9 of the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act (Public Law 92-195; 16 U.S.C. 1338a) is amended-- (1) by striking ``In administering this Act'' and inserting ``(a) In General.--In administering this Act''; (2) by striking ``helicopters or, for the purpose of transporting captured animals, motor vehicles'' and inserting ``motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting captured animals''; (3) by striking ``fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopters, or to'' and inserting ``or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Prohibition on Certain Uses of Aircraft.--In administering this Act, the Secretary may not use or contract for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for the purposes of rounding up or gathering wild free-roaming horses and burros.''. SEC. 4. GAO REPORT.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, 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 ``Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. (2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. (3) The use of helicopters to chase equines over prolonged distances, usually on rough terrain, is particularly dangerous, and can frighten the animals and lead to deadly situations. (4) In January 2022, during the horse gathering at the Pancake Complex in central Nevada, a young colt was chased for miles by helicopter, ultimately gravely injuring itself, and necessitating the need for the animal to be shot and killed. (5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. (7) Currently, the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program spends less than one percent of its budget on implementing fertility controls. (8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS ACT. Section 9 of the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act (Public Law 92-195; 16 U.S.C. 1338a) is amended-- (1) by striking ``In administering this Act'' and inserting ``(a) In General.--In administering this Act''; (2) by striking ``helicopters or, for the purpose of transporting captured animals, motor vehicles'' and inserting ``motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting captured animals''; (3) by striking ``fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopters, or to'' and inserting ``or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Prohibition on Certain Uses of Aircraft.--In administering this Act, the Secretary may not use or contract for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for the purposes of rounding up or gathering wild free-roaming horses and burros.''. SEC. 4. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations. <all>

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, 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 ``Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. (2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. (3) The use of helicopters to chase equines over prolonged distances, usually on rough terrain, is particularly dangerous, and can frighten the animals and lead to deadly situations. (4) In January 2022, during the horse gathering at the Pancake Complex in central Nevada, a young colt was chased for miles by helicopter, ultimately gravely injuring itself, and necessitating the need for the animal to be shot and killed. (5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. (7) Currently, the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program spends less than one percent of its budget on implementing fertility controls. (8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS ACT. Section 9 of the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act (Public Law 92-195; 16 U.S.C. 1338a) is amended-- (1) by striking ``In administering this Act'' and inserting ``(a) In General.--In administering this Act''; (2) by striking ``helicopters or, for the purpose of transporting captured animals, motor vehicles'' and inserting ``motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting captured animals''; (3) by striking ``fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopters, or to'' and inserting ``or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Prohibition on Certain Uses of Aircraft.--In administering this Act, the Secretary may not use or contract for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for the purposes of rounding up or gathering wild free-roaming horses and burros.''. SEC. 4. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations. <all>

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. 5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. ( 8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. ( 2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. ( Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. ( 2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. ( Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. 5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. ( 8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. ( 2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. ( Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. 5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. ( 8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. ( 2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. ( Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. 5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. ( 8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) As part of efforts to control equine populations under law, the Bureau of Land Management is directed to humanely capture wild free-roaming horses and burros for adoption. ( 2) The Bureau of Land Management contracts directly with private enterprises, including helicopter companies, to round up equines at rates between $500-$800 per animal. ( Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes. 5) Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management's top three helicopter contractors have collected over $36.8 million in taxpayer funding for their services, including over $5.3 million since 2021 alone. (6) Scientific research shows that more humane and cost- effective alternatives exist to control equine populations, including fertility controls. ( 8) The elimination of helicopters from the Bureau of Land Management's gatherings would provide a more humane method of capturing equines, and provide significant savings to taxpayers. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit, to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report that describes-- (1) humane alternatives to the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in managing wild free-roaming horse and burro populations; (2) job creation opportunities presented by the use of such humane alternatives; and (3) the effects of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems, on wild free-roaming horse and burro populations.

H.R.3280

Commerce

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021 This bill prohibits an entity from requiring, as part of a customer agreement or other similar agreement, that an individual agree to submit to arbitration a dispute related to a security breach. With respect to this prohibition, the bill establishes a private right of action as well as provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by states.

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, 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 ``Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. An entity may not require, as part of a customer or other similar agreement, an individual to agree to submit any dispute related to a security breach, including any dispute related to identity theft, to arbitration. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. A provision of an agreement entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, that violates section 2, is void. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of Commission.--The Commission shall enforce this Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates section 2 shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in that Act. (c) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT BY STATES. (a) In General.--If the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is being threatened or adversely affected by a practice that violates section 2, the attorney general of the State may, as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate relief. (b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. (B) Contents.--The notification required under clause (i) shall include a copy of the complaint to be filed to initiate the civil action. (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. (2) Intervention by federal trade commission.--The Commission may-- (A) intervene in any civil action brought by the attorney general of a State under paragraph (1); and (B) upon intervening-- (i) be heard on all matters arising in the civil action; and (ii) file petitions for appeal of a decision in the civil action. (c) Investigatory Powers.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of the State to conduct investigations, to administer oaths or affirmations, or to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or other evidence. (d) Preemptive Action by Federal Trade Commission.--If the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of section 2, the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. SEC. 6. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. (a) In General.--An individual who is injured by a violation of section 2 may bring a private right of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for rescission and restitution, as well as for all damages and may be awarded injunctive relief against a violation of such section. The individual shall also be entitled to recover its costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees and expert witness fees, against any entity or person found to be liable for such violation. (b) Liability.--Every person who directly or indirectly controls a person liable under subsection (a), every partner in a firm so liable, every principal executive officer or director of a corporation so liable, every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions and every employee of a person so liable who materially aids in the act or transaction constituting the violation is also liable jointly and severally with and to the same extent as such person, unless the person who would otherwise be liable hereunder had no knowledge of or reasonable grounds to know of the existence of the facts by reason of which the liability is alleged to exist. (c) Statute of Limitations.--No action may be commenced pursuant to this section more than the later of-- (1) 2 years after the date on which the violation occurs; or (2) 2 years after the date on which the violation is discovered or should have been discovered through exercise of reasonable diligence. (d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. (e) Cumulative Right.--The private rights provided for in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of other rights or remedies created by Federal or State law. SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``security breach''-- (A) means a compromise of the security, confidentiality, or integrity of, or the loss of, computerized data that results in, or there is a reasonable basis to conclude has resulted in-- (i) the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personally identifiable information; or (ii) access to sensitive personally identifiable information that is for an unauthorized purpose, or in excess of authorization; (B) does not include any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or of an element of the intelligence community; and (2) the term ``sensitive personally identifiable information'' means any information or compilation of information, in electronic or digital form that includes one or more of the following: (A) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name in combination with any two of the following data elements: (i) Home address or telephone number. (ii) Mother's maiden name. (iii) Month, day, and year of birth. (B) A Social Security number (but not including only the last four digits of a Social Security number), driver's license number, passport number, or alien registration number or other Government-issued unique identification number. (C) Unique biometric data such as a finger print, voice print, a retina or iris image, or any other unique physical representation. (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (E) A user name or electronic mail address, in combination with a password or security question and answer that would permit access to an online account. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. (ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (iii) Any security code, access code, or password, or source code that could be used to generate such codes or passwords. <all>

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes.

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021

Rep. Lieu, Ted

D

CA

This bill prohibits an entity from requiring, as part of a customer agreement or other similar agreement, that an individual agree to submit to arbitration a dispute related to a security breach. With respect to this prohibition, the bill establishes a private right of action as well as provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by states.

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. A provision of an agreement entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, that violates section 2, is void. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. 5. ENFORCEMENT BY STATES. (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. (a) In General.--An individual who is injured by a violation of section 2 may bring a private right of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for rescission and restitution, as well as for all damages and may be awarded injunctive relief against a violation of such section. (b) Liability.--Every person who directly or indirectly controls a person liable under subsection (a), every partner in a firm so liable, every principal executive officer or director of a corporation so liable, every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions and every employee of a person so liable who materially aids in the act or transaction constituting the violation is also liable jointly and severally with and to the same extent as such person, unless the person who would otherwise be liable hereunder had no knowledge of or reasonable grounds to know of the existence of the facts by reason of which the liability is alleged to exist. SEC. (ii) Mother's maiden name. (iii) Month, day, and year of birth. (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name.

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. 5. ENFORCEMENT BY STATES. (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. (a) In General.--An individual who is injured by a violation of section 2 may bring a private right of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for rescission and restitution, as well as for all damages and may be awarded injunctive relief against a violation of such section. (b) Liability.--Every person who directly or indirectly controls a person liable under subsection (a), every partner in a firm so liable, every principal executive officer or director of a corporation so liable, every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions and every employee of a person so liable who materially aids in the act or transaction constituting the violation is also liable jointly and severally with and to the same extent as such person, unless the person who would otherwise be liable hereunder had no knowledge of or reasonable grounds to know of the existence of the facts by reason of which the liability is alleged to exist. SEC. (ii) Mother's maiden name. (iii) Month, day, and year of birth. (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name.

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, 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. 2. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. 3. APPLICABILITY. A provision of an agreement entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, that violates section 2, is void. 4. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates section 2 shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in that Act. 5. ENFORCEMENT BY STATES. (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. (c) Investigatory Powers.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of the State to conduct investigations, to administer oaths or affirmations, or to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or other evidence. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. 6. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. (a) In General.--An individual who is injured by a violation of section 2 may bring a private right of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for rescission and restitution, as well as for all damages and may be awarded injunctive relief against a violation of such section. The individual shall also be entitled to recover its costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees and expert witness fees, against any entity or person found to be liable for such violation. (b) Liability.--Every person who directly or indirectly controls a person liable under subsection (a), every partner in a firm so liable, every principal executive officer or director of a corporation so liable, every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions and every employee of a person so liable who materially aids in the act or transaction constituting the violation is also liable jointly and severally with and to the same extent as such person, unless the person who would otherwise be liable hereunder had no knowledge of or reasonable grounds to know of the existence of the facts by reason of which the liability is alleged to exist. SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``security breach''-- (A) means a compromise of the security, confidentiality, or integrity of, or the loss of, computerized data that results in, or there is a reasonable basis to conclude has resulted in-- (i) the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personally identifiable information; or (ii) access to sensitive personally identifiable information that is for an unauthorized purpose, or in excess of authorization; (B) does not include any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or of an element of the intelligence community; and (2) the term ``sensitive personally identifiable information'' means any information or compilation of information, in electronic or digital form that includes one or more of the following: (A) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name in combination with any two of the following data elements: (i) Home address or telephone number. (ii) Mother's maiden name. (iii) Month, day, and year of birth. (C) Unique biometric data such as a finger print, voice print, a retina or iris image, or any other unique physical representation. (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. (iii) Any security code, access code, or password, or source code that could be used to generate such codes or passwords.

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, 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 ``Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021''. 2. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. An entity may not require, as part of a customer or other similar agreement, an individual to agree to submit any dispute related to a security breach, including any dispute related to identity theft, to arbitration. 3. APPLICABILITY. A provision of an agreement entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, that violates section 2, is void. 4. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates section 2 shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in that Act. (c) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 5. ENFORCEMENT BY STATES. (B) Contents.--The notification required under clause (i) shall include a copy of the complaint to be filed to initiate the civil action. (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. (c) Investigatory Powers.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of the State to conduct investigations, to administer oaths or affirmations, or to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or other evidence. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. 6. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. (a) In General.--An individual who is injured by a violation of section 2 may bring a private right of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for rescission and restitution, as well as for all damages and may be awarded injunctive relief against a violation of such section. The individual shall also be entitled to recover its costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees and expert witness fees, against any entity or person found to be liable for such violation. (b) Liability.--Every person who directly or indirectly controls a person liable under subsection (a), every partner in a firm so liable, every principal executive officer or director of a corporation so liable, every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions and every employee of a person so liable who materially aids in the act or transaction constituting the violation is also liable jointly and severally with and to the same extent as such person, unless the person who would otherwise be liable hereunder had no knowledge of or reasonable grounds to know of the existence of the facts by reason of which the liability is alleged to exist. (c) Statute of Limitations.--No action may be commenced pursuant to this section more than the later of-- (1) 2 years after the date on which the violation occurs; or (2) 2 years after the date on which the violation is discovered or should have been discovered through exercise of reasonable diligence. SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``security breach''-- (A) means a compromise of the security, confidentiality, or integrity of, or the loss of, computerized data that results in, or there is a reasonable basis to conclude has resulted in-- (i) the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personally identifiable information; or (ii) access to sensitive personally identifiable information that is for an unauthorized purpose, or in excess of authorization; (B) does not include any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or of an element of the intelligence community; and (2) the term ``sensitive personally identifiable information'' means any information or compilation of information, in electronic or digital form that includes one or more of the following: (A) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name in combination with any two of the following data elements: (i) Home address or telephone number. (ii) Mother's maiden name. (iii) Month, day, and year of birth. (B) A Social Security number (but not including only the last four digits of a Social Security number), driver's license number, passport number, or alien registration number or other Government-issued unique identification number. (C) Unique biometric data such as a finger print, voice print, a retina or iris image, or any other unique physical representation. (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. (iii) Any security code, access code, or password, or source code that could be used to generate such codes or passwords.

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. ( (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. ( d) Preemptive Action by Federal Trade Commission.--If the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of section 2, the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( 2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. c) Statute of Limitations.--No action may be commenced pursuant to this section more than the later of-- (1) 2 years after the date on which the violation occurs; or (2) 2 years after the date on which the violation is discovered or should have been discovered through exercise of reasonable diligence. ( d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( ii) Mother's maiden name. ( iii) Month, day, and year of birth. ( (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. ( ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( (a) In General.--If the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is being threatened or adversely affected by a practice that violates section 2, the attorney general of the State may, as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate relief. ( b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. ( (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( 2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. (d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( e) Cumulative Right.--The private rights provided for in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of other rights or remedies created by Federal or State law. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. ( ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( (a) In General.--If the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is being threatened or adversely affected by a practice that violates section 2, the attorney general of the State may, as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate relief. ( b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. ( (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( 2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. (d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( e) Cumulative Right.--The private rights provided for in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of other rights or remedies created by Federal or State law. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. ( ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. ( (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. ( d) Preemptive Action by Federal Trade Commission.--If the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of section 2, the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( 2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. c) Statute of Limitations.--No action may be commenced pursuant to this section more than the later of-- (1) 2 years after the date on which the violation occurs; or (2) 2 years after the date on which the violation is discovered or should have been discovered through exercise of reasonable diligence. ( d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( ii) Mother's maiden name. ( iii) Month, day, and year of birth. ( (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. ( ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( (a) In General.--If the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is being threatened or adversely affected by a practice that violates section 2, the attorney general of the State may, as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate relief. ( b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. ( (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( 2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. (d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( e) Cumulative Right.--The private rights provided for in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of other rights or remedies created by Federal or State law. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. ( ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. ( (C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. ( d) Preemptive Action by Federal Trade Commission.--If the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of section 2, the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action. (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( 2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. c) Statute of Limitations.--No action may be commenced pursuant to this section more than the later of-- (1) 2 years after the date on which the violation occurs; or (2) 2 years after the date on which the violation is discovered or should have been discovered through exercise of reasonable diligence. ( d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( ii) Mother's maiden name. ( iii) Month, day, and year of birth. ( (D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. ( ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. PROTECTION OF DATA SECURITY BREACH VICTIMS. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 2 shall be treated as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( (a) In General.--If the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is being threatened or adversely affected by a practice that violates section 2, the attorney general of the State may, as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate relief. ( b) Rights of Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Notice to federal trade commission.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State, before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), shall provide written notification to the Federal Trade Commission that the attorney general intends to bring such civil action. ( (e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( 2) Service of process.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which-- (A) the defendant is an inhabitant, may be found, or transacts business; or (B) venue is proper under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. (d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( e) Cumulative Right.--The private rights provided for in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of other rights or remedies created by Federal or State law. (F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. ( ii) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. ( d) Preemptive Action by Federal Trade Commission.--If the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of section 2, the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action. ( e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( ( d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( ( e) Cumulative Right.--The private rights provided for in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of other rights or remedies created by Federal or State law. ( F) Any combination of the following data elements: (i) An individual's first and last name or first initial and last name. (

To prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach, and for other purposes. C) Exception.--If it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required under clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action. ( d) Preemptive Action by Federal Trade Commission.--If the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of section 2, the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action. ( e) Venue; Service of Process.-- (1) Venue.--Any action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in-- (A) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (B) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( ( d) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought in-- (1) the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or (2) another court of competent jurisdiction. ( D) A unique account identifier, including a financial account number or credit or debit card number, electronic identification number, user name, or routing code. (

S.1142

International Affairs

Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress an assessment of the persecution of the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim group in Burma (Myanmar), by Burma's military and security forces, and whether the situation constitutes genocide under U.S. law. The report shall also contain (1) a description of U.S. government actions to ensure that those responsible are held accountable, and (2) recommendations on further actions to take to ensure accountability and to prevent further mass atrocity crimes in Burma.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 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 ``Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since August 25, 2017, 740,000 Rohingya have fled northern Rakhine State to neighboring Bangladesh to escape a systematic campaign of atrocities by Burma's military and security forces, and over three years later, conditions are still not conducive to the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of the Rohingya to Burma. (2) On November 23, 2017, the United States Holocaust Museum and Fortify Rights released a report entitled ``They Tried to Kill Us All'', documenting widespread and systematic atrocities committed against Rohingya civilians at the hands of Burmese ``security forces, civilian perpetrators, and militants'' and highlighting ``growing evidence of genocide''. (3) According to the Department of State's August 24, 2018, report entitled ``Documentation of Atrocities in Northern Rakhine State'', violence committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya, including from August to October 2017, was not only ``extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward both terrorizing the population and driving out the Rohingya residents,'' but also ``well-planned and coordinated''. (4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. (5) On September 12, 2018, the IIFFMM reported, ``The crimes in Rakhine State, and the manner in which they were perpetrated, are similar in nature, gravity and scope to those that have allowed genocidal intent to be established in other contexts.''. (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. (7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (8) On September 16, 2019, the IIFFMM reported that it ``has reasonable grounds to conclude that the evidence that infers genocidal intent on the part of the State, identified in its last report, has strengthened that there is a serious risk that genocidal actions may occur or recur''. (9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. (10) Secretary of State Antony Blinken committed at his nomination hearing before the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on January 19, 2021, and in subsequent written responses to questions for the record, that he will oversee an interagency review of whether the atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma constitute genocide. (11) The Burmese military's February 1, 2021, coup against the democratically elected government in Burma further underscores the importance of the United States speaking out forcefully against human rights violations when they occur, sending a clear signal to governments and other nongovernmental actors around the world that those responsible for such gross abuses of human rights will always be held accountable. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. SEC. 4. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, after consultation with the heads of other United States Government agencies represented on the Atrocity Early Warning Task Force and representatives of human rights and civil society organizations, as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the persecution of, including attacks against, the Rohingya in Burma by Burmese military and security forces that determines whether the crimes committed constitute genocide (as defined in section 1091 of title 18, United States Code), and includes-- (1) a description and assessment of what actions the United States Government has undertaken to ensure accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide perpetrated by the Burmese military and security forces against the Rohingya; (2) a detailed description of any proposed atrocities prevention response recommended by the Atrocity Early Warning Task Force to prevent further perpetration of mass atrocity crimes by Burmese military and security forces against the Rohingya people and other civilians in Burma; and (3) recommendations on what actions the United States Government will take to hold those responsible for these atrocities accountable, including through international justice mechanisms. (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. <all>

Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021

A bill to require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide.

Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress an assessment of the persecution of the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim group in Burma (Myanmar), by Burma's military and security forces, and whether the situation constitutes genocide under U.S. law. The report shall also contain (1) a description of U.S. government actions to ensure that those responsible are held accountable, and (2) recommendations on further actions to take to ensure accountability and to prevent further mass atrocity crimes in Burma.

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 ``Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) On November 23, 2017, the United States Holocaust Museum and Fortify Rights released a report entitled ``They Tried to Kill Us All'', documenting widespread and systematic atrocities committed against Rohingya civilians at the hands of Burmese ``security forces, civilian perpetrators, and militants'' and highlighting ``growing evidence of genocide''. (5) On September 12, 2018, the IIFFMM reported, ``The crimes in Rakhine State, and the manner in which they were perpetrated, are similar in nature, gravity and scope to those that have allowed genocidal intent to be established in other contexts.''. (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. (7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. (11) The Burmese military's February 1, 2021, coup against the democratically elected government in Burma further underscores the importance of the United States speaking out forcefully against human rights violations when they occur, sending a clear signal to governments and other nongovernmental actors around the world that those responsible for such gross abuses of human rights will always be held accountable. 3. It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. SEC. 4. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

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 ``Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (5) On September 12, 2018, the IIFFMM reported, ``The crimes in Rakhine State, and the manner in which they were perpetrated, are similar in nature, gravity and scope to those that have allowed genocidal intent to be established in other contexts.''. (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. (7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (11) The Burmese military's February 1, 2021, coup against the democratically elected government in Burma further underscores the importance of the United States speaking out forcefully against human rights violations when they occur, sending a clear signal to governments and other nongovernmental actors around the world that those responsible for such gross abuses of human rights will always be held accountable. 3. It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. SEC. 4. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

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 ``Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since August 25, 2017, 740,000 Rohingya have fled northern Rakhine State to neighboring Bangladesh to escape a systematic campaign of atrocities by Burma's military and security forces, and over three years later, conditions are still not conducive to the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of the Rohingya to Burma. (2) On November 23, 2017, the United States Holocaust Museum and Fortify Rights released a report entitled ``They Tried to Kill Us All'', documenting widespread and systematic atrocities committed against Rohingya civilians at the hands of Burmese ``security forces, civilian perpetrators, and militants'' and highlighting ``growing evidence of genocide''. (5) On September 12, 2018, the IIFFMM reported, ``The crimes in Rakhine State, and the manner in which they were perpetrated, are similar in nature, gravity and scope to those that have allowed genocidal intent to be established in other contexts.''. (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. (7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. (10) Secretary of State Antony Blinken committed at his nomination hearing before the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on January 19, 2021, and in subsequent written responses to questions for the record, that he will oversee an interagency review of whether the atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma constitute genocide. (11) The Burmese military's February 1, 2021, coup against the democratically elected government in Burma further underscores the importance of the United States speaking out forcefully against human rights violations when they occur, sending a clear signal to governments and other nongovernmental actors around the world that those responsible for such gross abuses of human rights will always be held accountable. 3. It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. SEC. 4. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 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 ``Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since August 25, 2017, 740,000 Rohingya have fled northern Rakhine State to neighboring Bangladesh to escape a systematic campaign of atrocities by Burma's military and security forces, and over three years later, conditions are still not conducive to the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of the Rohingya to Burma. (2) On November 23, 2017, the United States Holocaust Museum and Fortify Rights released a report entitled ``They Tried to Kill Us All'', documenting widespread and systematic atrocities committed against Rohingya civilians at the hands of Burmese ``security forces, civilian perpetrators, and militants'' and highlighting ``growing evidence of genocide''. (3) According to the Department of State's August 24, 2018, report entitled ``Documentation of Atrocities in Northern Rakhine State'', violence committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya, including from August to October 2017, was not only ``extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward both terrorizing the population and driving out the Rohingya residents,'' but also ``well-planned and coordinated''. (4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. (5) On September 12, 2018, the IIFFMM reported, ``The crimes in Rakhine State, and the manner in which they were perpetrated, are similar in nature, gravity and scope to those that have allowed genocidal intent to be established in other contexts.''. (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. (7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (8) On September 16, 2019, the IIFFMM reported that it ``has reasonable grounds to conclude that the evidence that infers genocidal intent on the part of the State, identified in its last report, has strengthened that there is a serious risk that genocidal actions may occur or recur''. (9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. (10) Secretary of State Antony Blinken committed at his nomination hearing before the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on January 19, 2021, and in subsequent written responses to questions for the record, that he will oversee an interagency review of whether the atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma constitute genocide. (11) The Burmese military's February 1, 2021, coup against the democratically elected government in Burma further underscores the importance of the United States speaking out forcefully against human rights violations when they occur, sending a clear signal to governments and other nongovernmental actors around the world that those responsible for such gross abuses of human rights will always be held accountable. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. SEC. 4. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, after consultation with the heads of other United States Government agencies represented on the Atrocity Early Warning Task Force and representatives of human rights and civil society organizations, as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the persecution of, including attacks against, the Rohingya in Burma by Burmese military and security forces that determines whether the crimes committed constitute genocide (as defined in section 1091 of title 18, United States Code), and includes-- (1) a description and assessment of what actions the United States Government has undertaken to ensure accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide perpetrated by the Burmese military and security forces against the Rohingya; (2) a detailed description of any proposed atrocities prevention response recommended by the Atrocity Early Warning Task Force to prevent further perpetration of mass atrocity crimes by Burmese military and security forces against the Rohingya people and other civilians in Burma; and (3) recommendations on what actions the United States Government will take to hold those responsible for these atrocities accountable, including through international justice mechanisms. (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 3) According to the Department of State's August 24, 2018, report entitled ``Documentation of Atrocities in Northern Rakhine State'', violence committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya, including from August to October 2017, was not only ``extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward both terrorizing the population and driving out the Rohingya residents,'' but also ``well-planned and coordinated''. (4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( 7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (8) On September 16, 2019, the IIFFMM reported that it ``has reasonable grounds to conclude that the evidence that infers genocidal intent on the part of the State, identified in its last report, has strengthened that there is a serious risk that genocidal actions may occur or recur''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. ( (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 3) According to the Department of State's August 24, 2018, report entitled ``Documentation of Atrocities in Northern Rakhine State'', violence committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya, including from August to October 2017, was not only ``extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward both terrorizing the population and driving out the Rohingya residents,'' but also ``well-planned and coordinated''. (4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( 7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (8) On September 16, 2019, the IIFFMM reported that it ``has reasonable grounds to conclude that the evidence that infers genocidal intent on the part of the State, identified in its last report, has strengthened that there is a serious risk that genocidal actions may occur or recur''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. ( (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 3) According to the Department of State's August 24, 2018, report entitled ``Documentation of Atrocities in Northern Rakhine State'', violence committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya, including from August to October 2017, was not only ``extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward both terrorizing the population and driving out the Rohingya residents,'' but also ``well-planned and coordinated''. (4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( 7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (8) On September 16, 2019, the IIFFMM reported that it ``has reasonable grounds to conclude that the evidence that infers genocidal intent on the part of the State, identified in its last report, has strengthened that there is a serious risk that genocidal actions may occur or recur''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. ( (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 3) According to the Department of State's August 24, 2018, report entitled ``Documentation of Atrocities in Northern Rakhine State'', violence committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya, including from August to October 2017, was not only ``extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward both terrorizing the population and driving out the Rohingya residents,'' but also ``well-planned and coordinated''. (4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( 7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. (8) On September 16, 2019, the IIFFMM reported that it ``has reasonable grounds to conclude that the evidence that infers genocidal intent on the part of the State, identified in its last report, has strengthened that there is a serious risk that genocidal actions may occur or recur''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( It is the sense of Congress that the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces constitute genocide. EVALUATION OF ATTACKS AGAINST ROHINGYA IN BURMA. ( (b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 4) On August 28, 2018, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations told the United Nations Security Council that the Department of State report's findings were ``consistent with'' those in an August 27, 2018, report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) which urged that top Burmese military officials be investigated and prosecuted for genocide. ( (6) The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), whose investigation informed the Department of State's August 2018 report, published in December 2018 its Factual Findings & Legal Analysis Report, which concluded that ``there are reasonable grounds to believe that genocide was committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State''. ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( b) Form.--The evaluation required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted to the Department of State website, but may include a classified annex as necessary. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 7) According to the PILPG report, ``The scale and severity of the attacks and abuses--particularly the mass killings and accompanying brutality against children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, religious leaders, and persons fleeing into Bangladesh--suggest that, in the minds of the perpetrators, the goal was not just to expel, but also to exterminate the Rohingya.''. ( ( 9) The IIFFMM also recognized in its September 16, 2019, report that Burma's military and security forces have committed abuses against minority groups other than the Rohingya: ``All the ethnic minority communities that the Mission investigated,'' including ethnic groups in Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Kachin, and Shan States, ``have been deprived of justice for the serious human rights violations perpetrated against them.''. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

S.3686

Health

Anna Westin Legacy Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to maintain the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED). The bill specifies required activities for NCEED, including providing training for frontline health care providers and other professionals.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, 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 ``Anna Westin Legacy Act''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Activities.--The Center operated pursuant to subsection (a)-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <all>

Anna Westin Legacy Act

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes.

Anna Westin Legacy Act

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to maintain the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED). The bill specifies required activities for NCEED, including providing training for frontline health care providers and other professionals.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, 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 ``Anna Westin Legacy Act''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Activities.--The Center operated pursuant to subsection (a)-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, 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 ``Anna Westin Legacy Act''. SEC. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(b) Activities.--The Center operated pursuant to subsection (a)-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, 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 ``Anna Westin Legacy Act''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Activities.--The Center operated pursuant to subsection (a)-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, 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 ``Anna Westin Legacy Act''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Activities.--The Center operated pursuant to subsection (a)-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

H.R.2345

Government Operations and Politics

Building Rural Investments, Development, and Growth for the Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Department of State to promote the export of goods and services by small- and medium-sized businesses from, and facilitate business investment in, rural areas of the United States. A rural area is an area with a population of less than 50,000 inhabitants that is outside an urbanized area.

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, 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 ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. There is established in the General Services Administration a commission to be known as the ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Commission''). SEC. 3. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The Commission shall-- (1) study the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area; and (2) submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of recommended agencies or divisions. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. (a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. (2) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (3) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (4) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission-- (1) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and (2) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. (e) Travel Expenses.--Each member of the Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND STAFF PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. SEC. 6. SUBMISSION OF PLAN TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. (2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (3) An economic and workforce development study on how the relocation of an executive agency or division would impact the new location. (4) A list of potential site acquisitions and partial prospectus for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies, which shall include-- (A) a brief description of the building to be constructed, altered, or leased; (B) the location of the building; and (C) an estimate of the maximum cost of the acquisition and the relocation. SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. SEC. 8. TERMINATION. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6. SEC. 9. FUNDING. No new appropriations may be obligated to carry out this Act. <all>

Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes.

Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act

Rep. Ryan, Tim

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This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Department of State to promote the export of goods and services by small- and medium-sized businesses from, and facilitate business investment in, rural areas of the United States. A rural area is an area with a population of less than 50,000 inhabitants that is outside an urbanized area.

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, 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 ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act''. ESTABLISHMENT. 3. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The Commission shall-- (1) study the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area; and (2) submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of recommended agencies or divisions. 4. MEMBERSHIP. (3) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission-- (1) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and (2) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. (e) Travel Expenses.--Each member of the Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND STAFF PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. 6. SUBMISSION OF PLAN TO CONGRESS. (2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (3) An economic and workforce development study on how the relocation of an executive agency or division would impact the new location. (4) A list of potential site acquisitions and partial prospectus for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies, which shall include-- (A) a brief description of the building to be constructed, altered, or leased; (B) the location of the building; and (C) an estimate of the maximum cost of the acquisition and the relocation. 7. DEFINITIONS. (2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 8. TERMINATION. SEC. 9. FUNDING. No new appropriations may be obligated to carry out this Act.

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 ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act''. ESTABLISHMENT. 3. The Commission shall-- (1) study the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area; and (2) submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of recommended agencies or divisions. 4. MEMBERSHIP. (3) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Travel Expenses.--Each member of the Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND STAFF PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. 6. SUBMISSION OF PLAN TO CONGRESS. (2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (4) A list of potential site acquisitions and partial prospectus for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies, which shall include-- (A) a brief description of the building to be constructed, altered, or leased; (B) the location of the building; and (C) an estimate of the maximum cost of the acquisition and the relocation. 7. DEFINITIONS. (2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 8. TERMINATION. SEC. 9. FUNDING. No new appropriations may be obligated to carry out this Act.

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, 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 ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. There is established in the General Services Administration a commission to be known as the ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Commission''). SEC. 3. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The Commission shall-- (1) study the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area; and (2) submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of recommended agencies or divisions. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. (a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. (2) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (3) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (4) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission-- (1) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and (2) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. (e) Travel Expenses.--Each member of the Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND STAFF PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. SEC. 6. SUBMISSION OF PLAN TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. (2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (3) An economic and workforce development study on how the relocation of an executive agency or division would impact the new location. (4) A list of potential site acquisitions and partial prospectus for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies, which shall include-- (A) a brief description of the building to be constructed, altered, or leased; (B) the location of the building; and (C) an estimate of the maximum cost of the acquisition and the relocation. SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. SEC. 8. TERMINATION. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6. SEC. 9. FUNDING. No new appropriations may be obligated to carry out this Act. <all>

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, 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 ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. There is established in the General Services Administration a commission to be known as the ``Federal Government Decentralization Commission'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Commission''). SEC. 3. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The Commission shall-- (1) study the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area; and (2) submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of recommended agencies or divisions. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. (a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. (2) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (3) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (4) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission-- (1) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and (2) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. (e) Travel Expenses.--Each member of the Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND STAFF PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. SEC. 6. SUBMISSION OF PLAN TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. (2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (3) An economic and workforce development study on how the relocation of an executive agency or division would impact the new location. (4) A list of potential site acquisitions and partial prospectus for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies, which shall include-- (A) a brief description of the building to be constructed, altered, or leased; (B) the location of the building; and (C) an estimate of the maximum cost of the acquisition and the relocation. SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. SEC. 8. TERMINATION. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6. SEC. 9. FUNDING. No new appropriations may be obligated to carry out this Act. <all>

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( 5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. ( 2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6.

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. ( Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. ( 2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. ( Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. ( 2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( 5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. ( 2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6.

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. ( Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. ( 2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( 5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. ( 2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6.

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. ( Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. ( 2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( 5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. ( 2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6.

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( d) Compensation.--Each member of the Commission shall serve without pay. ( Administrative and support staff for the Commission shall be provided by the General Services Administration. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area. ( 2) A consideration of national security implications of the relocation. (

To establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings, and for other purposes. a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of the Administrator of General Services (or a designee) and 10 other members, appointed as follows: (1) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ( 5) Two members shall be appointed by the Administrator of the General Service Administration. (b) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( f) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall be the Administrator of General Services (or a designee). (b) Requirements for Plan.--The plan shall include the following: (1) An identification of new locations for executive agencies or divisions of executive agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, which shall be prioritized-- (A) by relocation to a low-income community; or (B) by relocation to areas with expertise in the mission and goal of the executive agency or division. ( 2) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' has the meaning given that term in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45D(e)). (3) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of the plan under section 6.

S.2227

Labor and Employment

Championing Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in Technology Act or the CHANCE in TECH Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries to promote the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector. The Department of Education (ED) may issue CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools to secondary schools or junior or community colleges that demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. In making an award, ED must consider the availability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), career and technical education, and computer technology courses at the schools.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, 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 ``Championing Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in Technology Act'' or the ``CHANCE in TECH Act''. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) During any given 90-day period there can be more than 500,000 information technology job openings in the United States. (2) Employment in the technology sector is growing twice as fast as employment in the United States. (3) Jobs in the technology sector tend to provide higher pay and better benefits than other jobs and have been more resilient to economic downturn than jobs available in other private sector industries. (4) Information technology skills are transferrable across nearly all industries. (5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. (6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. (7) Career pathway education should start in high school through pathways and programs of study that align with local and regional employer needs. (8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. (9) Nearly 800,000 information technology workers will retire between 2017 and 2024. (10) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2020, the median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $91,250, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950. SEC. 3. TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for the purpose of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, from amounts appropriated under subsection (e). (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. (d) Contractor Activities.--An industry intermediary that is awarded a contract under this section may only use the funds made available through such contract to carry out activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a), including-- (1) facilitating the provision and development of apprenticeships in the technology sector through collaborations with public and private entities that provide job-related instruction, such as on-the-job training, pre-apprenticeship training, and technical training; (2) encouraging entities to establish such apprenticeships; (3) identifying, assessing, and training applicants for such apprenticeships who are-- (A) enrolled in high school; (B) enrolled in an early college high school that focuses on education in STEM subjects; (C) individuals aged 18 years or older who meet appropriate qualification standards; or (D) enrolled in pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship training initiatives that allow adults to concurrently increase academic and workforce skills through proven, evidence-based models that connect all learning to the specific apprenticeship involved and significantly accelerate completion of preparation for the apprenticeship; and (4) tracking the progress of such applicants who participate in such apprenticeships. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of carrying out this section. SEC. 4. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. (a) Awards Authorized.--The Secretary of Education may issue awards, to be known as ``CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools'', to schools (referred to in this section as ``covered schools'') that-- (1) are secondary schools or junior or community colleges; and (2) demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. (b) Criteria.--In selecting a covered school for an award under subsection (a), the Secretary shall take into account-- (1) the availability of STEM, career and technical education, and computer technology courses at the covered school; (2) State academic assessments, as described in section 111(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)), of students at the covered school in STEM subjects; (3) any coordination between the covered school and local and regional employers in the technology sector for the purpose of providing work-based learning programs such as apprenticeships and internships; and (4) the availability of individualized plans provided by the covered school to students relating to postsecondary education or training, career paths, and financial aid. SEC. 5. FUNDING. (a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Apprenticeship.--The term ``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (2) Career and technical education.--The term ``career and technical education'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (3) Early college high school.--The term ``early college high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) Industry intermediary.--The term ``industry intermediary'' means an entity that-- (A) in order to accelerate apprenticeship program development and helps establish new apprenticeship partnerships at the national, State, or regional level, serves as a conduit between an employer and an entity, such as-- (i) an industry partner; (ii) the Department of Labor; and (iii) a State agency responsible for workforce development programs; (B) demonstrates a capacity to work with employers and other key partners to identify workforce trends and foster public-private funding to establish new apprenticeship programs; and (C) is an entity such as-- (i) a business; (ii) a consortium of businesses; (iii) a business-related nonprofit organization, including industry associations and business federations; (iv) a private organization functioning as a workforce intermediary for the express purpose of serving the needs of businesses, including community-based nonprofit service providers and industry-aligned training providers; or (v) a consortium of any of the entities described in clauses (i) through (iv). (6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (7) Junior or community college.--The term ``junior or community college'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)). (8) Local educational agency.--The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (9) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (10) State educational agency.--The term ``State educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (11) STEM.--The term ``STEM'' means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (12) Technology sector.--The term ``technology sector'' means the industry sector involved in the design or development of hardware, software, or security of digital data. <all>

CHANCE in TECH Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes.

CHANCE in TECH Act Championing Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in Technology Act

Sen. Heinrich, Martin

D

NM

This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries to promote the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector. The Department of Education (ED) may issue CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools to secondary schools or junior or community colleges that demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. In making an award, ED must consider the availability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), career and technical education, and computer technology courses at the schools.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, 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. 2. (5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. (7) Career pathway education should start in high school through pathways and programs of study that align with local and regional employer needs. (9) Nearly 800,000 information technology workers will retire between 2017 and 2024. (10) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2020, the median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $91,250, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950. 3. TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACTS. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. 6311(b)(2)), of students at the covered school in STEM subjects; (3) any coordination between the covered school and local and regional employers in the technology sector for the purpose of providing work-based learning programs such as apprenticeships and internships; and (4) the availability of individualized plans provided by the covered school to students relating to postsecondary education or training, career paths, and financial aid. FUNDING. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. SEC. 6. 50 et seq.). (4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (5) Industry intermediary.--The term ``industry intermediary'' means an entity that-- (A) in order to accelerate apprenticeship program development and helps establish new apprenticeship partnerships at the national, State, or regional level, serves as a conduit between an employer and an entity, such as-- (i) an industry partner; (ii) the Department of Labor; and (iii) a State agency responsible for workforce development programs; (B) demonstrates a capacity to work with employers and other key partners to identify workforce trends and foster public-private funding to establish new apprenticeship programs; and (C) is an entity such as-- (i) a business; (ii) a consortium of businesses; (iii) a business-related nonprofit organization, including industry associations and business federations; (iv) a private organization functioning as a workforce intermediary for the express purpose of serving the needs of businesses, including community-based nonprofit service providers and industry-aligned training providers; or (v) a consortium of any of the entities described in clauses (i) through (iv). 1058(f)). 7801). (11) STEM.--The term ``STEM'' means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, 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. 2. (5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. (7) Career pathway education should start in high school through pathways and programs of study that align with local and regional employer needs. (10) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2020, the median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $91,250, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950. 3. TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACTS. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. FUNDING. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. SEC. 6. (4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (11) STEM.--The term ``STEM'' means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, 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. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. (2) Employment in the technology sector is growing twice as fast as employment in the United States. (4) Information technology skills are transferrable across nearly all industries. (5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. (7) Career pathway education should start in high school through pathways and programs of study that align with local and regional employer needs. (9) Nearly 800,000 information technology workers will retire between 2017 and 2024. (10) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2020, the median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $91,250, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950. 3. TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACTS. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. 6311(b)(2)), of students at the covered school in STEM subjects; (3) any coordination between the covered school and local and regional employers in the technology sector for the purpose of providing work-based learning programs such as apprenticeships and internships; and (4) the availability of individualized plans provided by the covered school to students relating to postsecondary education or training, career paths, and financial aid. FUNDING. (a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (2) Career and technical education.--The term ``career and technical education'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (5) Industry intermediary.--The term ``industry intermediary'' means an entity that-- (A) in order to accelerate apprenticeship program development and helps establish new apprenticeship partnerships at the national, State, or regional level, serves as a conduit between an employer and an entity, such as-- (i) an industry partner; (ii) the Department of Labor; and (iii) a State agency responsible for workforce development programs; (B) demonstrates a capacity to work with employers and other key partners to identify workforce trends and foster public-private funding to establish new apprenticeship programs; and (C) is an entity such as-- (i) a business; (ii) a consortium of businesses; (iii) a business-related nonprofit organization, including industry associations and business federations; (iv) a private organization functioning as a workforce intermediary for the express purpose of serving the needs of businesses, including community-based nonprofit service providers and industry-aligned training providers; or (v) a consortium of any of the entities described in clauses (i) through (iv). 1002). (7) Junior or community college.--The term ``junior or community college'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)). 7801). (11) STEM.--The term ``STEM'' means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, 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. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) During any given 90-day period there can be more than 500,000 information technology job openings in the United States. (2) Employment in the technology sector is growing twice as fast as employment in the United States. (4) Information technology skills are transferrable across nearly all industries. (5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. (7) Career pathway education should start in high school through pathways and programs of study that align with local and regional employer needs. (8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. (9) Nearly 800,000 information technology workers will retire between 2017 and 2024. (10) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2020, the median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $91,250, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950. 3. TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACTS. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. (d) Contractor Activities.--An industry intermediary that is awarded a contract under this section may only use the funds made available through such contract to carry out activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a), including-- (1) facilitating the provision and development of apprenticeships in the technology sector through collaborations with public and private entities that provide job-related instruction, such as on-the-job training, pre-apprenticeship training, and technical training; (2) encouraging entities to establish such apprenticeships; (3) identifying, assessing, and training applicants for such apprenticeships who are-- (A) enrolled in high school; (B) enrolled in an early college high school that focuses on education in STEM subjects; (C) individuals aged 18 years or older who meet appropriate qualification standards; or (D) enrolled in pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship training initiatives that allow adults to concurrently increase academic and workforce skills through proven, evidence-based models that connect all learning to the specific apprenticeship involved and significantly accelerate completion of preparation for the apprenticeship; and (4) tracking the progress of such applicants who participate in such apprenticeships. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. 6311(b)(2)), of students at the covered school in STEM subjects; (3) any coordination between the covered school and local and regional employers in the technology sector for the purpose of providing work-based learning programs such as apprenticeships and internships; and (4) the availability of individualized plans provided by the covered school to students relating to postsecondary education or training, career paths, and financial aid. FUNDING. (a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Apprenticeship.--The term ``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (2) Career and technical education.--The term ``career and technical education'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (5) Industry intermediary.--The term ``industry intermediary'' means an entity that-- (A) in order to accelerate apprenticeship program development and helps establish new apprenticeship partnerships at the national, State, or regional level, serves as a conduit between an employer and an entity, such as-- (i) an industry partner; (ii) the Department of Labor; and (iii) a State agency responsible for workforce development programs; (B) demonstrates a capacity to work with employers and other key partners to identify workforce trends and foster public-private funding to establish new apprenticeship programs; and (C) is an entity such as-- (i) a business; (ii) a consortium of businesses; (iii) a business-related nonprofit organization, including industry associations and business federations; (iv) a private organization functioning as a workforce intermediary for the express purpose of serving the needs of businesses, including community-based nonprofit service providers and industry-aligned training providers; or (v) a consortium of any of the entities described in clauses (i) through (iv). 1002). (7) Junior or community college.--The term ``junior or community college'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)). 7801). (11) STEM.--The term ``STEM'' means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (12) Technology sector.--The term ``technology sector'' means the industry sector involved in the design or development of hardware, software, or security of digital data.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. 5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. ( 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( (8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for the purpose of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, from amounts appropriated under subsection (e). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of carrying out this section. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. (a) Awards Authorized.--The Secretary of Education may issue awards, to be known as ``CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools'', to schools (referred to in this section as ``covered schools'') that-- (1) are secondary schools or junior or community colleges; and (2) demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 7) Junior or community college.--The term ``junior or community college'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)). (8) Local educational agency.--The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( 9) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( 8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). ( c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. ( 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 10) State educational agency.--The term ``State educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( 8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). ( c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. ( 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 10) State educational agency.--The term ``State educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. 5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. ( 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( (8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for the purpose of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, from amounts appropriated under subsection (e). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of carrying out this section. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. (a) Awards Authorized.--The Secretary of Education may issue awards, to be known as ``CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools'', to schools (referred to in this section as ``covered schools'') that-- (1) are secondary schools or junior or community colleges; and (2) demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 7) Junior or community college.--The term ``junior or community college'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)). (8) Local educational agency.--The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( 9) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( 8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). ( c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. ( 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 10) State educational agency.--The term ``State educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. 5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. ( 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( (8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for the purpose of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, from amounts appropriated under subsection (e). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of carrying out this section. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. (a) Awards Authorized.--The Secretary of Education may issue awards, to be known as ``CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools'', to schools (referred to in this section as ``covered schools'') that-- (1) are secondary schools or junior or community colleges; and (2) demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 7) Junior or community college.--The term ``junior or community college'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)). (8) Local educational agency.--The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( 9) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( 8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). ( c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. ( 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 10) State educational agency.--The term ``State educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. 5) Exceptional education and on-the-job training programs exist and should be scaled to meet the demands of the modern technology workforce. ( 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( (8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for the purpose of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, from amounts appropriated under subsection (e). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of carrying out this section. CHANCE IN TECH AWARDS FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. (a) Awards Authorized.--The Secretary of Education may issue awards, to be known as ``CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools'', to schools (referred to in this section as ``covered schools'') that-- (1) are secondary schools or junior or community colleges; and (2) demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. (b) Subsequent Years.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year. 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 7) Junior or community college.--The term ``junior or community college'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)). (8) Local educational agency.--The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( 9) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. 6) Adoption of existing employer-driven intermediary models, such as ApprenticeshipUSA under the Department of Labor, will help grow the information technology workforce. ( 8) Preparing a student for a job in the technology sector is essential to the growth and competitiveness of the economy in the United States in the 21st Century. ( (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to be awarded a contract under this section, an industry intermediary shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such a manner as may be required by the Secretary, that identifies proposed activities designed to further the purpose described in subsection (a). ( c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award contracts under this section based on competitive criteria to be prescribed by the Secretary. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. ( 4) High school.--The term ``high school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 6) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). ( 10) State educational agency.--The term ``State educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector, and for other purposes. a) Awards Authorized.--The Secretary of Education may issue awards, to be known as ``CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools'', to schools (referred to in this section as ``covered schools'') that-- (1) are secondary schools or junior or community colleges; and (2) demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. ( a) Fiscal Year 2021.--Amounts made available to the Secretary of Labor under the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2021 to carry out the Act referred to in section 6(1) may be used to carry out this Act. ( 8) Local educational agency.--The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

H.R.2539

Education

Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to states, local educational agencies, and nonprofit organizations to conduct hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education for secondary school students and students in middle grades. It also requires ED, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, to develop relevant curriculum requirements.

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, 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 ``Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HATE CRIME PREVENTION AND PREJUDICE REDUCTION EDUCATION. (a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to assist such entities in conducting hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education for secondary school students and students in middle grades. (b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. (c) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $1,500,000 for any fiscal year. (d) Applications.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. (e) Reporting Requirements.--On an annual basis in each year for which an eligible entity receives a grant under this section, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes-- (1) a description of how the grant was used; (2) the number of secondary school students who enrolled in and completed a program of hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; (3) the number of teachers who provided instruction to students in hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; and (4) a description of the strategies and best practices employed to achieve the objectives under the grant. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2032. <all>

Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes.

Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M.

D

NY

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to states, local educational agencies, and nonprofit organizations to conduct hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education for secondary school students and students in middle grades. It also requires ED, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, to develop relevant curriculum requirements.

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 ``Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HATE CRIME PREVENTION AND PREJUDICE REDUCTION EDUCATION. (a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to assist such entities in conducting hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education for secondary school students and students in middle grades. (c) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $1,500,000 for any fiscal year. (d) Applications.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. (e) Reporting Requirements.--On an annual basis in each year for which an eligible entity receives a grant under this section, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes-- (1) a description of how the grant was used; (2) the number of secondary school students who enrolled in and completed a program of hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; (3) the number of teachers who provided instruction to students in hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; and (4) a description of the strategies and best practices employed to achieve the objectives under the grant. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2032.

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 ``Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HATE CRIME PREVENTION AND PREJUDICE REDUCTION EDUCATION. (a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to assist such entities in conducting hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education for secondary school students and students in middle grades. (c) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $1,500,000 for any fiscal year. (d) Applications.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2032.

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, 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 ``Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HATE CRIME PREVENTION AND PREJUDICE REDUCTION EDUCATION. (a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to assist such entities in conducting hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education for secondary school students and students in middle grades. (b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. (c) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $1,500,000 for any fiscal year. (d) Applications.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. (e) Reporting Requirements.--On an annual basis in each year for which an eligible entity receives a grant under this section, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes-- (1) a description of how the grant was used; (2) the number of secondary school students who enrolled in and completed a program of hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; (3) the number of teachers who provided instruction to students in hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; and (4) a description of the strategies and best practices employed to achieve the objectives under the grant. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2032. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, 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 ``Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HATE CRIME PREVENTION AND PREJUDICE REDUCTION EDUCATION. (a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to assist such entities in conducting hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education for secondary school students and students in middle grades. (b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. (c) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $1,500,000 for any fiscal year. (d) Applications.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. (e) Reporting Requirements.--On an annual basis in each year for which an eligible entity receives a grant under this section, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes-- (1) a description of how the grant was used; (2) the number of secondary school students who enrolled in and completed a program of hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; (3) the number of teachers who provided instruction to students in hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education; and (4) a description of the strategies and best practices employed to achieve the objectives under the grant. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2032. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. ( (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. ( 3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. ( 4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. ( 4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. ( (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. ( 3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. ( 4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. ( (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. ( 3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. ( 4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. ( (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. ( 3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Hate crime and prejudice reduction education.--The term ``hate crime and prejudice reduction education'' means culturally relevant education (available in multiple languages, consistent with census data and demographics of the area which the education will be provided) to prevent, address, deter, and dissuade crimes against persons or an individual's property due to the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, age, or sexual orientation of any person. ( 4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes. b) Curriculum Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall develop requirements for the curriculum of the hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education conducted with a grant under this section. ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will provide hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education in geographic areas where there is disproportionate hate crime activity relative to the total population of the area. The Secretary may consult with the Attorney General to identify eligible entities that meet the requirements for priority consideration under this paragraph. ( (2) Eligibile entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State, a local educational agency, or a nonprofit organization. ( 3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``middle grades'', ``secondary school'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

H.R.1303

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021 This bill makes it a crime to knowingly possess a pill press mold with the intent to manufacture a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II of the Controlled Substances Act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of not more than 20 years and a fine.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, 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 ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes.

Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021

Rep. Kustoff, David

R

TN

This bill makes it a crime to knowingly possess a pill press mold with the intent to manufacture a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II of the Controlled Substances Act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of not more than 20 years and a fine.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, 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 ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, 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 ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, 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 ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, 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 ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

H.R.8739

International Affairs

Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to submit periodic reports to Congress on the protection of consumer information in the possession of U.S. firms operating in Hong Kong. The report must include information on requests by the government of Hong Kong for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON REQUESTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG TO UNITED STATES COMPANIES FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION, CONTENT TAKEDOWNS, OR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on-- (1) the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong; and (2) requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for content takedowns or law enforcement assistance. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. (2) An identification of the Hong Kong laws under which such requests were issued. (3) An identification of any United States consumer protection laws that may have been violated in the case of the fulfillment of such requests by such companies. (c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application. <all>

Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance.

Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act

Rep. Curtis, John R.

R

UT

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to submit periodic reports to Congress on the protection of consumer information in the possession of U.S. firms operating in Hong Kong. The report must include information on requests by the government of Hong Kong for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON REQUESTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG TO UNITED STATES COMPANIES FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION, CONTENT TAKEDOWNS, OR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on-- (1) the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong; and (2) requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for content takedowns or law enforcement assistance. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. (2) An identification of the Hong Kong laws under which such requests were issued. (3) An identification of any United States consumer protection laws that may have been violated in the case of the fulfillment of such requests by such companies. (c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON REQUESTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG TO UNITED STATES COMPANIES FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION, CONTENT TAKEDOWNS, OR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on-- (1) the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong; and (2) requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for content takedowns or law enforcement assistance. (3) An identification of any United States consumer protection laws that may have been violated in the case of the fulfillment of such requests by such companies. (c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON REQUESTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG TO UNITED STATES COMPANIES FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION, CONTENT TAKEDOWNS, OR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on-- (1) the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong; and (2) requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for content takedowns or law enforcement assistance. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. (2) An identification of the Hong Kong laws under which such requests were issued. (3) An identification of any United States consumer protection laws that may have been violated in the case of the fulfillment of such requests by such companies. (c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON REQUESTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG TO UNITED STATES COMPANIES FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION, CONTENT TAKEDOWNS, OR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on-- (1) the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong; and (2) requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for content takedowns or law enforcement assistance. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. (2) An identification of the Hong Kong laws under which such requests were issued. (3) An identification of any United States consumer protection laws that may have been violated in the case of the fulfillment of such requests by such companies. (c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. ( (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( 2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( 2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. ( (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( 2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. ( (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( 2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. ( (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( 2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act''. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. ( (2) Content takedown.--The term ``content takedown'' means the removal of, disabling of access to, or restriction of access to any material, including-- (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

S.4643

Crime and Law Enforcement

Biometric Collection Improvement Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to (1) study and recommend ways to improve the collection of biometric information by state law enforcement agencies, and (2) award grants to help law enforcement agencies implement the recommendations.

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, 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 ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. STATE PRACTICES FOR COLLECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION. (a) Study.--The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall conduct a study to determine how State law enforcement agencies collect biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system. (b) Report.--After completing the study required under subsection (a), the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics shall submit a report containing the results of such study to-- (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Attorney General. (c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. SEC. 3. BIOMETRIC GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal year 2023 through 2027 for grants authorized under subsection (a). <all>

Biometric Collection Improvement Act

A bill to conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes.

Biometric Collection Improvement Act

Sen. Tillis, Thomas

R

NC

This bill requires the Department of Justice to (1) study and recommend ways to improve the collection of biometric information by state law enforcement agencies, and (2) award grants to help law enforcement agencies implement the recommendations.

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, 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 ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. STATE PRACTICES FOR COLLECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION. (a) Study.--The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall conduct a study to determine how State law enforcement agencies collect biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system. (b) Report.--After completing the study required under subsection (a), the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics shall submit a report containing the results of such study to-- (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Attorney General. (c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. SEC. 3. BIOMETRIC GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal year 2023 through 2027 for grants authorized under subsection (a). <all>

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, 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 ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. STATE PRACTICES FOR COLLECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION. (a) Study.--The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall conduct a study to determine how State law enforcement agencies collect biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system. (b) Report.--After completing the study required under subsection (a), the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics shall submit a report containing the results of such study to-- (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Attorney General. (c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. SEC. 3. BIOMETRIC GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal year 2023 through 2027 for grants authorized under subsection (a). <all>

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, 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 ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. STATE PRACTICES FOR COLLECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION. (a) Study.--The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall conduct a study to determine how State law enforcement agencies collect biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system. (b) Report.--After completing the study required under subsection (a), the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics shall submit a report containing the results of such study to-- (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Attorney General. (c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. SEC. 3. BIOMETRIC GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal year 2023 through 2027 for grants authorized under subsection (a). <all>

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, 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 ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. STATE PRACTICES FOR COLLECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION. (a) Study.--The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall conduct a study to determine how State law enforcement agencies collect biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system. (b) Report.--After completing the study required under subsection (a), the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics shall submit a report containing the results of such study to-- (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Attorney General. (c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. SEC. 3. BIOMETRIC GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal year 2023 through 2027 for grants authorized under subsection (a). <all>

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biometric Collection Improvement Act''. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (

To conduct a study of the collection of biometric information by State law enforcement agencies, to establish a grant program to assist State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to implement best practices, and for other purposes. c) Recommendations.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide recommendations to the chief law enforcement officer in each State that contain best practices for improving the collection of biometric information in the administration of the criminal justice system, including any legislative reform needed to implement such improvements. (d) Funding.--The study, report, and recommendations required under this section shall be carried out with existing funding. a) Establishment.--The Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, working through the appropriate administrative agency in each State, shall award competitive grants to State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to assist such agencies to implement the best practices referred to in section 2(c). (

S.3933

Taxation

Ending Corporate Greed Act This bill imposes a tax through 2024 on certain corporations (corporations other than regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, or S corporations) that have average annual gross receipts for a three-year period of at least $500 million. The tax is 95% of what are deemed excess profits for a taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. 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 ``Ending Corporate Greed Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART VIII--EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS ``Sec. 59B. Tax on excess business profits of taxpayers with substantial gross receipts. ``SEC. 59B. TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS OF TAXPAYERS WITH SUBSTANTIAL GROSS RECEIPTS. ``(a) Imposition of Tax.--There is hereby imposed on each applicable taxpayer for any taxable year a tax equal to 95 percent of the excess profits for the taxable year. Such tax shall be in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(2) Inflation adjusted modified taxable income.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `inflation adjusted modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year described in paragraph (1)(B), the modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year increased by an amount equal to-- ``(i) such modified adjusted gross income, multiplied by ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year described in paragraph (1)(A) begins, calculated by using in section 1(f)(3)(A)(ii) the CPI for the calendar year immediately before the calendar year in which the taxable year for which the increase under this paragraph is determined in lieu of the CPI for calendar year 2016. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(2) Deductions for fdii and gilti.--No deduction shall be allowed under section 250. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(4) Research and experimental expenses.--Section 174 shall be applied to amounts paid or incurred in any taxable year beginning on or before December 31, 2021, in the same manner as it is applied to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after such date. ``(5) Deductions for employee remuneration.-- ``(A) In general.--Section 162(m) shall be applied-- ``(i) by substituting `covered individual (as defined in section 59B(d)(5)(B))' for `covered employee' each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof, ``(ii) by treating any reference to an `employee' in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof as a reference to an `individual', and ``(iii) by substituting `was required to file reports under section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d)) at any time during the 3- taxable year period ending with the taxable year' for `is required to file reports under section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d))' in paragraph (2) thereof. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(e) Applicable Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, a taxpayer-- ``(A) which is a corporation other than a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S corporation, and ``(B) the average annual gross receipts of which for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the preceding taxable year are at least $500,000,000. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. In the case of a taxpayer which is a foreign person, the preceding sentence shall not apply to the gross receipts of any United States person which are aggregated with the taxpayer's gross receipts by reason of paragraph (3). ``(B) Other rules made applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of section 448(c)(3) shall apply in determining gross receipts for purposes of this section. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of subchapters for subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``PART VIII--Excess Business Profits''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Ending Corporate Greed Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations.

Ending Corporate Greed Act

Sen. Sanders, Bernard

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VT

This bill imposes a tax through 2024 on certain corporations (corporations other than regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, or S corporations) that have average annual gross receipts for a three-year period of at least $500 million. The tax is 95% of what are deemed excess profits for a taxable year.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ending Corporate Greed Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART VIII--EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS ``Sec. 59B. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(2) Inflation adjusted modified taxable income.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `inflation adjusted modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year described in paragraph (1)(B), the modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year increased by an amount equal to-- ``(i) such modified adjusted gross income, multiplied by ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year described in paragraph (1)(A) begins, calculated by using in section 1(f)(3)(A)(ii) the CPI for the calendar year immediately before the calendar year in which the taxable year for which the increase under this paragraph is determined in lieu of the CPI for calendar year 2016. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(5) Deductions for employee remuneration.-- ``(A) In general.--Section 162(m) shall be applied-- ``(i) by substituting `covered individual (as defined in section 59B(d)(5)(B))' for `covered employee' each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof, ``(ii) by treating any reference to an `employee' in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof as a reference to an `individual', and ``(iii) by substituting `was required to file reports under section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d))' in paragraph (2) thereof. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(B) Other rules made applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of section 448(c)(3) shall apply in determining gross receipts for purposes of this section.

This Act may be cited as the ``Ending Corporate Greed Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART VIII--EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS ``Sec. 59B. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(5) Deductions for employee remuneration.-- ``(A) In general.--Section 162(m) shall be applied-- ``(i) by substituting `covered individual (as defined in section 59B(d)(5)(B))' for `covered employee' each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof, ``(ii) by treating any reference to an `employee' in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof as a reference to an `individual', and ``(iii) by substituting `was required to file reports under section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d))' in paragraph (2) thereof. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(B) Other rules made applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of section 448(c)(3) shall apply in determining gross receipts for purposes of this section.

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 ``Ending Corporate Greed Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART VIII--EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS ``Sec. 59B. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(2) Inflation adjusted modified taxable income.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `inflation adjusted modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year described in paragraph (1)(B), the modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year increased by an amount equal to-- ``(i) such modified adjusted gross income, multiplied by ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year described in paragraph (1)(A) begins, calculated by using in section 1(f)(3)(A)(ii) the CPI for the calendar year immediately before the calendar year in which the taxable year for which the increase under this paragraph is determined in lieu of the CPI for calendar year 2016. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(2) Deductions for fdii and gilti.--No deduction shall be allowed under section 250. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(4) Research and experimental expenses.--Section 174 shall be applied to amounts paid or incurred in any taxable year beginning on or before December 31, 2021, in the same manner as it is applied to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after such date. ``(5) Deductions for employee remuneration.-- ``(A) In general.--Section 162(m) shall be applied-- ``(i) by substituting `covered individual (as defined in section 59B(d)(5)(B))' for `covered employee' each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof, ``(ii) by treating any reference to an `employee' in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof as a reference to an `individual', and ``(iii) by substituting `was required to file reports under section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d))' in paragraph (2) thereof. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(e) Applicable Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, a taxpayer-- ``(A) which is a corporation other than a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S corporation, and ``(B) the average annual gross receipts of which for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the preceding taxable year are at least $500,000,000. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(B) Other rules made applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of section 448(c)(3) shall apply in determining gross receipts for purposes of this section. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. 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 ``Ending Corporate Greed Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART VIII--EXCESS BUSINESS PROFITS ``Sec. Tax on excess business profits of taxpayers with substantial gross receipts. 59B. ``(a) Imposition of Tax.--There is hereby imposed on each applicable taxpayer for any taxable year a tax equal to 95 percent of the excess profits for the taxable year. Such tax shall be in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(2) Inflation adjusted modified taxable income.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `inflation adjusted modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year described in paragraph (1)(B), the modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year increased by an amount equal to-- ``(i) such modified adjusted gross income, multiplied by ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year described in paragraph (1)(A) begins, calculated by using in section 1(f)(3)(A)(ii) the CPI for the calendar year immediately before the calendar year in which the taxable year for which the increase under this paragraph is determined in lieu of the CPI for calendar year 2016. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(2) Deductions for fdii and gilti.--No deduction shall be allowed under section 250. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(4) Research and experimental expenses.--Section 174 shall be applied to amounts paid or incurred in any taxable year beginning on or before December 31, 2021, in the same manner as it is applied to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after such date. ``(5) Deductions for employee remuneration.-- ``(A) In general.--Section 162(m) shall be applied-- ``(i) by substituting `covered individual (as defined in section 59B(d)(5)(B))' for `covered employee' each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof, ``(ii) by treating any reference to an `employee' in paragraphs (1) and (4) thereof as a reference to an `individual', and ``(iii) by substituting `was required to file reports under section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d))' in paragraph (2) thereof. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(e) Applicable Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, a taxpayer-- ``(A) which is a corporation other than a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S corporation, and ``(B) the average annual gross receipts of which for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the preceding taxable year are at least $500,000,000. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. In the case of a taxpayer which is a foreign person, the preceding sentence shall not apply to the gross receipts of any United States person which are aggregated with the taxpayer's gross receipts by reason of paragraph (3). ``(B) Other rules made applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of section 448(c)(3) shall apply in determining gross receipts for purposes of this section. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of subchapters for subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``PART VIII--Excess Business Profits''.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(e) Applicable Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, a taxpayer-- ``(A) which is a corporation other than a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S corporation, and ``(B) the average annual gross receipts of which for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the preceding taxable year are at least $500,000,000. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. 59B. Tax on excess business profits of taxpayers with substantial gross receipts. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. 59B. Tax on excess business profits of taxpayers with substantial gross receipts. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(e) Applicable Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, a taxpayer-- ``(A) which is a corporation other than a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S corporation, and ``(B) the average annual gross receipts of which for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the preceding taxable year are at least $500,000,000. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. 59B. Tax on excess business profits of taxpayers with substantial gross receipts. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(e) Applicable Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, a taxpayer-- ``(A) which is a corporation other than a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S corporation, and ``(B) the average annual gross receipts of which for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the preceding taxable year are at least $500,000,000. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. 59B. Tax on excess business profits of taxpayers with substantial gross receipts. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. ``(b) Limitation.--The amount of tax imposed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed 75 percent of the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(3) Depreciation system.--In the case of tangible property, the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 shall be determined under the alternative depreciation system of section 168(g). ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(e) Applicable Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, a taxpayer-- ``(A) which is a corporation other than a regulated investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S corporation, and ``(B) the average annual gross receipts of which for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the preceding taxable year are at least $500,000,000. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. 59B. Tax on excess business profits of taxpayers with substantial gross receipts. ``(c) Excess Profits.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `excess profits' means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess of-- ``(A) the modified taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year, over ``(B) the average of the inflation adjusted modified taxable income of the taxpayer for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ``(B) Rounding.--Any increase determined under subparagraph (A) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(2) Gross receipts.-- ``(A) Special rule for foreign persons.--In the case of a foreign person the gross receipts of which are taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), only gross receipts which are taken into account in determining income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States shall be taken into account. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations. ``(d) Modified Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section, the term `modified taxable income' means, with respect to any taxable year, the taxable income of the taxpayer computed under this chapter for such taxable year, determined with the following modifications: ``(1) Global intangible low-taxed income.--In determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income included in income for the taxable year, the taxpayer's net deemed tangible income return for the taxable year under section 951A(b)(1)(B) shall be zero. ``(B) Covered individual.--For purposes of applying this paragraph to section 162(m), the term `covered individual' means any individual who performs services (directly or indirectly) for the taxpayer (or any predecessor) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. ``(3) Aggregation rules.--All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this subsection, except that in applying section 1563 for purposes of section 52, the exception for foreign corporations under section 1563(b)(2)(C) shall be disregarded. (

H.R.7742

Finance and Financial Sector

Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act This bill gives the Director of the Office of Financial Research (OFR) within the Department of the Treasury sole discretion over the OFR's annual budget. It also establishes minimum funding and staffing levels for the OFR and for the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, 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 ``Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. PRESERVING INDEPENDENT FUNDING. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(2) Minimum funding level of the budget.--The annual budget of the Office in any given fiscal year shall not be less than $104,770,000. ``(3) Adjustment of minimum funding level.--The dollar amount referred to in paragraph (2) shall be adjusted annually by the Director, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the year preceding the annual budget. ``(4) Minimum staffing level.--The Director shall ensure that the Office has not less than 255 full-time equivalent positions.''; (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,'' each place such term appears; (C) in subsection (h), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (D) in subsection (i), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (2) in section 155-- (A) in subsection (d), by inserting before the period the following: ``, as determined in the sole discretion of the Director''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reviewability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the funding pursuant to subsection (d) shall not be subject to review by the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. SEC. 3. MINIMUM FSOC STAFFING LEVELS. (a) Minimum Staffing Level.--Section 111 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Minimum Staffing Level.--The Chairperson of the Council shall ensure that the Council has not less than 36 full-time equivalent positions, not including any employees detailed pursuant to subsection (j).''. (b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 118. COUNCIL FUNDING. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J). Such dollar amount shall be adjusted annually by the Chairperson of the Council, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the previous year.''. <all>

Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes.

Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act

Rep. Foster, Bill

D

IL

This bill gives the Director of the Office of Financial Research (OFR) within the Department of the Treasury sole discretion over the OFR's annual budget. It also establishes minimum funding and staffing levels for the OFR and for the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, 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 ``Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act''. 2. PRESERVING INDEPENDENT FUNDING. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(2) Minimum funding level of the budget.--The annual budget of the Office in any given fiscal year shall not be less than $104,770,000. ``(4) Minimum staffing level.--The Director shall ensure that the Office has not less than 255 full-time equivalent positions. ''; (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,'' each place such term appears; (C) in subsection (h), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (D) in subsection (i), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (2) in section 155-- (A) in subsection (d), by inserting before the period the following: ``, as determined in the sole discretion of the Director''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reviewability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the funding pursuant to subsection (d) shall not be subject to review by the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. SEC. 3. MINIMUM FSOC STAFFING LEVELS. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 118. COUNCIL FUNDING. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J). Such dollar amount shall be adjusted annually by the Chairperson of the Council, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the previous year.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act''. 2. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(4) Minimum staffing level.--The Director shall ensure that the Office has not less than 255 full-time equivalent positions. ''; (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,'' each place such term appears; (C) in subsection (h), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (D) in subsection (i), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (2) in section 155-- (A) in subsection (d), by inserting before the period the following: ``, as determined in the sole discretion of the Director''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reviewability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the funding pursuant to subsection (d) shall not be subject to review by the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. SEC. 3. MINIMUM FSOC STAFFING LEVELS. 118. COUNCIL FUNDING. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J). Such dollar amount shall be adjusted annually by the Chairperson of the Council, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the previous year.''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, 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 ``Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. PRESERVING INDEPENDENT FUNDING. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(2) Minimum funding level of the budget.--The annual budget of the Office in any given fiscal year shall not be less than $104,770,000. ``(3) Adjustment of minimum funding level.--The dollar amount referred to in paragraph (2) shall be adjusted annually by the Director, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the year preceding the annual budget. ``(4) Minimum staffing level.--The Director shall ensure that the Office has not less than 255 full-time equivalent positions.''; (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,'' each place such term appears; (C) in subsection (h), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (D) in subsection (i), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (2) in section 155-- (A) in subsection (d), by inserting before the period the following: ``, as determined in the sole discretion of the Director''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reviewability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the funding pursuant to subsection (d) shall not be subject to review by the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. SEC. 3. MINIMUM FSOC STAFFING LEVELS. (a) Minimum Staffing Level.--Section 111 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Minimum Staffing Level.--The Chairperson of the Council shall ensure that the Council has not less than 36 full-time equivalent positions, not including any employees detailed pursuant to subsection (j).''. (b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 118. COUNCIL FUNDING. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J). Such dollar amount shall be adjusted annually by the Chairperson of the Council, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the previous year.''. <all>

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, 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 ``Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. PRESERVING INDEPENDENT FUNDING. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(2) Minimum funding level of the budget.--The annual budget of the Office in any given fiscal year shall not be less than $104,770,000. ``(3) Adjustment of minimum funding level.--The dollar amount referred to in paragraph (2) shall be adjusted annually by the Director, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the year preceding the annual budget. ``(4) Minimum staffing level.--The Director shall ensure that the Office has not less than 255 full-time equivalent positions.''; (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,'' each place such term appears; (C) in subsection (h), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (D) in subsection (i), by striking ``, in consultation with the Chairperson,''; and (2) in section 155-- (A) in subsection (d), by inserting before the period the following: ``, as determined in the sole discretion of the Director''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reviewability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the funding pursuant to subsection (d) shall not be subject to review by the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. SEC. 3. MINIMUM FSOC STAFFING LEVELS. (a) Minimum Staffing Level.--Section 111 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Minimum Staffing Level.--The Chairperson of the Council shall ensure that the Council has not less than 36 full-time equivalent positions, not including any employees detailed pursuant to subsection (j).''. (b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 118. COUNCIL FUNDING. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J). Such dollar amount shall be adjusted annually by the Chairperson of the Council, using the percent increase, if any, in the employment cost index for total compensation for State and local government workers published by the Federal Government, or the successor index thereto, for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the previous year.''. <all>

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 152-- (A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Budget.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall have sole discretion to establish the annual budget of the Office. ``(f) Preservation of the Office of Financial Research's Independence.--Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to influence the budget or the number or compensation of employees of the Office.''. b) Minimum Budget Levels.--Section 118 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5328) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer to the Council the amount of funds necessary to pay for the expenses of the Council, and the Council may immediately use such funds. ``(b) Minimum Budget.--The Office of Financial Research shall transfer not less than $8,500,000 to the Council each year to pay for the staffing and other expenses of the Council, including for the office of the independent member of the Council described under section 111(b)(1)(J).

S.3356

Education

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act This bill directs the Department of Education to award formula grants to state educational agencies and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to increase access to school-based, mental-health-services providers at high-need public elementary and secondary schools.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 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 ``Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) One in 5 children ages 13 through 18 has, or will have, a serious mental illness. (2) 11 percent of youth have a mood disorder, 10 percent of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder, and 8 percent of youth have an anxiety disorder. (3) 50 percent of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. 37 percent of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school, which is the highest school dropout rate of any disability group. (4) 70 percent of youth in State and local juvenile systems have a mental illness. (5) Youth with access to mental health services in school- based health centers are 10 times more likely to seek care for mental health or substance abuse than youth without access. (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) ESEA definitions.--The terms ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', ``State'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) High-need school.--The term ``high-need school'' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). (3) School-based mental health services provider.--The term ``school-based mental health services provider'' includes a State-licensed or State certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, community-based mental health provider organization, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. SEC. 4. GRANTS AND SUBGRANTS. (a) Program Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award formula grants, from allotments made under subsection (b), to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to award subgrants to local educational agencies in order to increase access to school-based mental health services providers at high-need schools served by the local educational agencies. (2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Formula Grants.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Formula.--From the total amount made available under section 5 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each such State that submits a complete application an amount that bears the same relationship to such total amount as the amount received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) by such State for such fiscal year bears to the amount received under such part for such fiscal year by all States. (B) Small state minimum.--No State receiving an allotment under this paragraph shall receive less than one-half of 1 percent of the total amount allotted under this paragraph. (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. (c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. Each application shall include, at a minimum-- (1) a description of how the State educational agency will award subgrants to local educational agencies under subsection (d); (2) a description of how the State educational agency will disseminate, in a timely manner, information regarding the subgrants and the application process for such subgrants to local educational agencies; and (3) the ratios, as of the date of application, of students to school-based mental health services providers in each public elementary school and secondary school in the State, in the aggregate and disaggregated to include-- (A) the ratios of students to school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers; and (B) as applicable, the ratios of students to other school-based mental health services providers not described in subparagraph (A), in the aggregate and disaggregated by type of provider. (d) Subgrants.-- (1) In general.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to local educational agencies in the State, to enable the local educational agencies to-- (A) employ school-based mental health services providers or contract with community mental health centers to work at high-need schools served by the local educational agency; and (B) work toward effectively staffing the high-need schools of the State with school-based mental health services providers, including by meeting the recommended maximum ratios of-- (i) 250 students per school counselor; (ii) 500 students per school psychologist; and (iii) 250 students per school social worker. (2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. (3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. (e) Grant and Subgrant Requirements.-- (1) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts provided under a grant or subgrant under this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any other funds available to a State educational agency or local educational agency for school-based mental health services. (2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). (f) Reports.-- (1) Local educational agencies.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this section shall submit a report to the State on the activities carried out with the subgrant funds. (2) State.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall annually prepare and submit a report to the Secretary that-- (A) evaluates the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant; (B) includes the most recent student to provider ratios, in the aggregate and disaggregated as provided in subsection (c)(3), for public elementary schools and secondary schools in the State that were assisted under the grant under this section; and (C) describes any other resources needed to meet the required recommended maximum student to school- based mental health services provider ratios. (3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In order to provide school-based mental health services providers in high-need schools in the States, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act-- (1) $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and (2) such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year. <all>

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act

A bill to effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act

Sen. Merkley, Jeff

D

OR

This bill directs the Department of Education to award formula grants to state educational agencies and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to increase access to school-based, mental-health-services providers at high-need public elementary and secondary schools.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) One in 5 children ages 13 through 18 has, or will have, a serious mental illness. (2) 11 percent of youth have a mood disorder, 10 percent of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder, and 8 percent of youth have an anxiety disorder. (5) Youth with access to mental health services in school- based health centers are 10 times more likely to seek care for mental health or substance abuse than youth without access. (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 3. DEFINITIONS. 7801). 6631(b)). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. GRANTS AND SUBGRANTS. (2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Formula Grants.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Formula.--From the total amount made available under section 5 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each such State that submits a complete application an amount that bears the same relationship to such total amount as the amount received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) by such State for such fiscal year bears to the amount received under such part for such fiscal year by all States. (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. (c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (f) Reports.-- (1) Local educational agencies.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this section shall submit a report to the State on the activities carried out with the subgrant funds. (3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) One in 5 children ages 13 through 18 has, or will have, a serious mental illness. (2) 11 percent of youth have a mood disorder, 10 percent of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder, and 8 percent of youth have an anxiety disorder. (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 3. DEFINITIONS. 7801). 6631(b)). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. GRANTS AND SUBGRANTS. 6311 et seq.) by such State for such fiscal year bears to the amount received under such part for such fiscal year by all States. (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. (c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (f) Reports.-- (1) Local educational agencies.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this section shall submit a report to the State on the activities carried out with the subgrant funds. (3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 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 ``Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) One in 5 children ages 13 through 18 has, or will have, a serious mental illness. (2) 11 percent of youth have a mood disorder, 10 percent of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder, and 8 percent of youth have an anxiety disorder. 37 percent of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school, which is the highest school dropout rate of any disability group. (5) Youth with access to mental health services in school- based health centers are 10 times more likely to seek care for mental health or substance abuse than youth without access. (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 3. DEFINITIONS. 7801). 6631(b)). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. GRANTS AND SUBGRANTS. (2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Formula Grants.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Formula.--From the total amount made available under section 5 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each such State that submits a complete application an amount that bears the same relationship to such total amount as the amount received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) by such State for such fiscal year bears to the amount received under such part for such fiscal year by all States. (B) Small state minimum.--No State receiving an allotment under this paragraph shall receive less than one-half of 1 percent of the total amount allotted under this paragraph. (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. (c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. (f) Reports.-- (1) Local educational agencies.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this section shall submit a report to the State on the activities carried out with the subgrant funds. (3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In order to provide school-based mental health services providers in high-need schools in the States, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act-- (1) $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and (2) such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 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 ``Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) One in 5 children ages 13 through 18 has, or will have, a serious mental illness. (2) 11 percent of youth have a mood disorder, 10 percent of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder, and 8 percent of youth have an anxiety disorder. (3) 50 percent of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. 37 percent of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school, which is the highest school dropout rate of any disability group. (4) 70 percent of youth in State and local juvenile systems have a mental illness. (5) Youth with access to mental health services in school- based health centers are 10 times more likely to seek care for mental health or substance abuse than youth without access. (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 3. DEFINITIONS. 7801). 6631(b)). (3) School-based mental health services provider.--The term ``school-based mental health services provider'' includes a State-licensed or State certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, community-based mental health provider organization, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. GRANTS AND SUBGRANTS. (2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Formula Grants.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Formula.--From the total amount made available under section 5 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each such State that submits a complete application an amount that bears the same relationship to such total amount as the amount received under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) by such State for such fiscal year bears to the amount received under such part for such fiscal year by all States. (B) Small state minimum.--No State receiving an allotment under this paragraph shall receive less than one-half of 1 percent of the total amount allotted under this paragraph. (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. (c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. Each application shall include, at a minimum-- (1) a description of how the State educational agency will award subgrants to local educational agencies under subsection (d); (2) a description of how the State educational agency will disseminate, in a timely manner, information regarding the subgrants and the application process for such subgrants to local educational agencies; and (3) the ratios, as of the date of application, of students to school-based mental health services providers in each public elementary school and secondary school in the State, in the aggregate and disaggregated to include-- (A) the ratios of students to school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers; and (B) as applicable, the ratios of students to other school-based mental health services providers not described in subparagraph (A), in the aggregate and disaggregated by type of provider. (2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. (e) Grant and Subgrant Requirements.-- (1) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts provided under a grant or subgrant under this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any other funds available to a State educational agency or local educational agency for school-based mental health services. (f) Reports.-- (1) Local educational agencies.--A local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this section shall submit a report to the State on the activities carried out with the subgrant funds. (3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In order to provide school-based mental health services providers in high-need schools in the States, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act-- (1) $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and (2) such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 37 percent of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school, which is the highest school dropout rate of any disability group. ( (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (a) Program Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award formula grants, from allotments made under subsection (b), to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to award subgrants to local educational agencies in order to increase access to school-based mental health services providers at high-need schools served by the local educational agencies. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. ( (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. ( (2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). ( 3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 4) 70 percent of youth in State and local juvenile systems have a mental illness. ( 2) High-need school.--The term ``high-need school'' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). (3) School-based mental health services provider.--The term ``school-based mental health services provider'' includes a State-licensed or State certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, community-based mental health provider organization, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ( 2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. (e) Grant and Subgrant Requirements.-- (1) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts provided under a grant or subgrant under this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any other funds available to a State educational agency or local educational agency for school-based mental health services. ( 2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). (

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 4) 70 percent of youth in State and local juvenile systems have a mental illness. ( 2) High-need school.--The term ``high-need school'' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). (3) School-based mental health services provider.--The term ``school-based mental health services provider'' includes a State-licensed or State certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, community-based mental health provider organization, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ( 2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. (e) Grant and Subgrant Requirements.-- (1) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts provided under a grant or subgrant under this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any other funds available to a State educational agency or local educational agency for school-based mental health services. ( 2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). (

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 37 percent of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school, which is the highest school dropout rate of any disability group. ( (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (a) Program Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award formula grants, from allotments made under subsection (b), to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to award subgrants to local educational agencies in order to increase access to school-based mental health services providers at high-need schools served by the local educational agencies. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. ( (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. ( (2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). ( 3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 4) 70 percent of youth in State and local juvenile systems have a mental illness. ( 2) High-need school.--The term ``high-need school'' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). (3) School-based mental health services provider.--The term ``school-based mental health services provider'' includes a State-licensed or State certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, community-based mental health provider organization, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ( 2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. (e) Grant and Subgrant Requirements.-- (1) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts provided under a grant or subgrant under this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any other funds available to a State educational agency or local educational agency for school-based mental health services. ( 2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). (

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 37 percent of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school, which is the highest school dropout rate of any disability group. ( (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (a) Program Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award formula grants, from allotments made under subsection (b), to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to award subgrants to local educational agencies in order to increase access to school-based mental health services providers at high-need schools served by the local educational agencies. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. ( (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. ( (2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). ( 3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 4) 70 percent of youth in State and local juvenile systems have a mental illness. ( 2) High-need school.--The term ``high-need school'' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). (3) School-based mental health services provider.--The term ``school-based mental health services provider'' includes a State-licensed or State certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, community-based mental health provider organization, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ( 2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. (e) Grant and Subgrant Requirements.-- (1) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts provided under a grant or subgrant under this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any other funds available to a State educational agency or local educational agency for school-based mental health services. ( 2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). (

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 37 percent of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school, which is the highest school dropout rate of any disability group. ( (6) The leading counseling, guidance, and mental health organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the School Social Work Association of America, recommend that schools maintain-- (A) a maximum student to school counselor ratio of 250 to 1; (B) a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500 to 1; and (C) a maximum student to school social worker ratio of 250 to 1. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (a) Program Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award formula grants, from allotments made under subsection (b), to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to award subgrants to local educational agencies in order to increase access to school-based mental health services providers at high-need schools served by the local educational agencies. ( 2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods upon a showing of adequate progress on meeting the goals of the grant, as determined by the Secretary. ( (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( c) Application.--A State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. ( (2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). ( 3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make all reports submitted under this subsection available to the public, including through the website of the Department.

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. 4) 70 percent of youth in State and local juvenile systems have a mental illness. ( 2) High-need school.--The term ``high-need school'' has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)). (3) School-based mental health services provider.--The term ``school-based mental health services provider'' includes a State-licensed or State certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, community-based mental health provider organization, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ( 2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( 2) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this subsection, the State shall give priority to local educational agencies that serve a significant number of high-need schools. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. (e) Grant and Subgrant Requirements.-- (1) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts provided under a grant or subgrant under this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any other funds available to a State educational agency or local educational agency for school-based mental health services. ( 2) Combining funds allowed.--A State educational agency receiving a grant under this section may combine funds made available under this section with State or local funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(1). (

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers. a) Program Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award formula grants, from allotments made under subsection (b), to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to award subgrants to local educational agencies in order to increase access to school-based mental health services providers at high-need schools served by the local educational agencies. ( ( (2) Matching requirements.--In order to receive an allotment under this paragraph, a State shall agree to provide matching funds, in an amount equal to 20 percent of the amount of the allotment, toward the costs of the activities carried out under the grant. ( 3) Application.--A local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require, including information on how the local educational agency will prioritize assisting high-need schools with the largest numbers or percentages of students from low-income families. ( (

H.R.7065

Energy

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2022 This bill supports infrastructure for hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry. For example, the bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program that awards grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for infrastructure that supports hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry.

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

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2022

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

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2022

Rep. Porter, Katie

D

CA

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

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2022''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. SEC. 3. STUDY. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications.

This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2022''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. SEC. 3. STUDY.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.4330

Health

Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act or the SPARC Act This bill establishes student loan repayment programs to support the provision of specialty medical care in rural areas. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must carry out such a program for certain specialty medicine physicians who provide care in rural communities with shortages of such physicians. Physicians must agree to a period of obligated service and, for each year of such service, HRSA must pay one-sixth of the principal payment and interest on eligible loans up to a maximum cap of $250,000. Additionally, HRSA may carry out a similar loan repayment program for nonphysician specialty health care providers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, 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 ``Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act'' or the ``SPARC Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. Further, the study projects a shortage of between 21,000 and 77,100 nonprimary care physicians by 2034. (2) A July 25, 2019, article, titled ``Implications of an Aging Rural Physician Workforce'', published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that the size of the workforce held relatively steady at about 12 physicians per 10,000 population in rural areas from 2000 to 2017, but such workforce is forecast to decrease by 23 percent by 2030. (3) According to the report by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card for the Class of 2020'', the percentage of medical school graduates with education debt is 73 percent and the average education debt amount for a medical school graduate is $207,003. Medical school debt accounts for 70 percent of overall student loan debt, and the median stipend for a medical graduate's first year after earning a medical degree is $58,305. SEC. 3. SPECIALTY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. Title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating part G (42 U.S.C. 795j et seq.) as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. 782. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Program for specialty medicine physicians.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which-- ``(A) the Secretary enters into agreements with specialty medicine physicians to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loans described in subsection (c); and ``(B) the specialty medicine physicians each agree to complete a period of obligated service described in subsection (d) as a specialty medicine physician in the United States in a rural community experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians. ``(2) Program for non-physician specialty health care providers.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may carry out a program under which-- ``(A) the Secretary enters into agreements with non-physician specialty health care providers to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loans described in subsection (c); and ``(B) the non-physician specialty health care providers each agree to complete a period of obligated service described in subsection (d) as a non-physician specialty health care provider in the United States in a rural community experiencing a shortage of such providers. ``(b) Payments.--For each year of obligated service by a specialty medicine physician pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a)(1) or by a non-physician specialty health care provider pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall make a payment to such physician or provider as follows: ``(1) Service in shortage area.--The Secretary shall pay-- ``(A) for each year of obligated service by a specialty medicine physician or non-physician specialty health care provider pursuant to an agreement under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), \1/6\ of the principal of and interest on each eligible loan of the physician or provider which is outstanding on the date the physician or provider began service pursuant to the agreement; and ``(B) for completion of the sixth and final year of such service, the remainder of such principal and interest. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in specialty medicine or specialty health care. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(3) Any Federal Perkins Loan under part E of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(d) Period of Obligated Service.--Any specialty medicine physician or non-physician specialty health care provider receiving payments under this section as required by an agreement under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) shall agree to a 6-year commitment to full-time employment, with no more than 1 year passing between any 2 years of covered employment, as a specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider, as applicable, in the United States in a rural community experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians or non-physician specialty health care providers, as applicable. ``(e) Ineligibility for Double Benefits.--No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations or a loan repayment under both-- ``(1) this section; and ``(2) any federally supported loan forgiveness program, including under section 338B, 338I, or 846 of this Act, or section 428J, 428L, 455(m), or 460 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(g) Special Rules for Non-Physician Specialty Health Care Providers.--Non-physician specialty health care providers participating in the program under this section are not eligible for other Federal loan forgiveness programs specific to health care providers. Not more than 15 percent of amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be allocated to awards to non-physician specialty health care providers. ``(h) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less than every other year thereafter through fiscal year 2030, the Secretary shall report to Congress on-- ``(1) the practice location of special medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers participating, or who have participated, in the loan repayment program under this section; and ``(2) the impact of the loan repayment program under this section on the availability of specialty medicine or specialty health care services in the United States in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians or non-physician specialty health care providers. ``(i) Data Updates.--The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration shall update publicly available data on the supply of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers, as appropriate. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''. <all>

SPARC Act

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes.

SPARC Act Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act

Sen. Rosen, Jacky

D

NV

This bill establishes student loan repayment programs to support the provision of specialty medical care in rural areas. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must carry out such a program for certain specialty medicine physicians who provide care in rural communities with shortages of such physicians. Physicians must agree to a period of obligated service and, for each year of such service, HRSA must pay one-sixth of the principal payment and interest on eligible loans up to a maximum cap of $250,000. Additionally, HRSA may carry out a similar loan repayment program for nonphysician specialty health care providers.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act'' or the ``SPARC Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. (2) A July 25, 2019, article, titled ``Implications of an Aging Rural Physician Workforce'', published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that the size of the workforce held relatively steady at about 12 physicians per 10,000 population in rural areas from 2000 to 2017, but such workforce is forecast to decrease by 23 percent by 2030. Medical school debt accounts for 70 percent of overall student loan debt, and the median stipend for a medical graduate's first year after earning a medical degree is $58,305. 3. 292 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating part G (42 U.S.C. 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. 782. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Program for specialty medicine physicians.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which-- ``(A) the Secretary enters into agreements with specialty medicine physicians to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loans described in subsection (c); and ``(B) the specialty medicine physicians each agree to complete a period of obligated service described in subsection (d) as a specialty medicine physician in the United States in a rural community experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). Not more than 15 percent of amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be allocated to awards to non-physician specialty health care providers. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act'' or the ``SPARC Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. Medical school debt accounts for 70 percent of overall student loan debt, and the median stipend for a medical graduate's first year after earning a medical degree is $58,305. 3. 292 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating part G (42 U.S.C. 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. 782. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Program for specialty medicine physicians.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which-- ``(A) the Secretary enters into agreements with specialty medicine physicians to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loans described in subsection (c); and ``(B) the specialty medicine physicians each agree to complete a period of obligated service described in subsection (d) as a specialty medicine physician in the United States in a rural community experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services.

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 ``Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act'' or the ``SPARC Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. Further, the study projects a shortage of between 21,000 and 77,100 nonprimary care physicians by 2034. (2) A July 25, 2019, article, titled ``Implications of an Aging Rural Physician Workforce'', published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that the size of the workforce held relatively steady at about 12 physicians per 10,000 population in rural areas from 2000 to 2017, but such workforce is forecast to decrease by 23 percent by 2030. Medical school debt accounts for 70 percent of overall student loan debt, and the median stipend for a medical graduate's first year after earning a medical degree is $58,305. 3. 292 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating part G (42 U.S.C. 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. 782. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Program for specialty medicine physicians.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which-- ``(A) the Secretary enters into agreements with specialty medicine physicians to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loans described in subsection (c); and ``(B) the specialty medicine physicians each agree to complete a period of obligated service described in subsection (d) as a specialty medicine physician in the United States in a rural community experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(e) Ineligibility for Double Benefits.--No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations or a loan repayment under both-- ``(1) this section; and ``(2) any federally supported loan forgiveness program, including under section 338B, 338I, or 846 of this Act, or section 428J, 428L, 455(m), or 460 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. Not more than 15 percent of amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be allocated to awards to non-physician specialty health care providers. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

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 ``Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act'' or the ``SPARC Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. Further, the study projects a shortage of between 21,000 and 77,100 nonprimary care physicians by 2034. (2) A July 25, 2019, article, titled ``Implications of an Aging Rural Physician Workforce'', published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that the size of the workforce held relatively steady at about 12 physicians per 10,000 population in rural areas from 2000 to 2017, but such workforce is forecast to decrease by 23 percent by 2030. (3) According to the report by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card for the Class of 2020'', the percentage of medical school graduates with education debt is 73 percent and the average education debt amount for a medical school graduate is $207,003. Medical school debt accounts for 70 percent of overall student loan debt, and the median stipend for a medical graduate's first year after earning a medical degree is $58,305. 3. Title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating part G (42 U.S.C. 795j et seq.) 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. 782. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Program for specialty medicine physicians.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which-- ``(A) the Secretary enters into agreements with specialty medicine physicians to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loans described in subsection (c); and ``(B) the specialty medicine physicians each agree to complete a period of obligated service described in subsection (d) as a specialty medicine physician in the United States in a rural community experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(e) Ineligibility for Double Benefits.--No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations or a loan repayment under both-- ``(1) this section; and ``(2) any federally supported loan forgiveness program, including under section 338B, 338I, or 846 of this Act, or section 428J, 428L, 455(m), or 460 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. Not more than 15 percent of amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be allocated to awards to non-physician specialty health care providers. ``(h) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less than every other year thereafter through fiscal year 2030, the Secretary shall report to Congress on-- ``(1) the practice location of special medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers participating, or who have participated, in the loan repayment program under this section; and ``(2) the impact of the loan repayment program under this section on the availability of specialty medicine or specialty health care services in the United States in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians or non-physician specialty health care providers. ``(i) Data Updates.--The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration shall update publicly available data on the supply of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers, as appropriate. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. 2) A July 25, 2019, article, titled ``Implications of an Aging Rural Physician Workforce'', published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that the size of the workforce held relatively steady at about 12 physicians per 10,000 population in rural areas from 2000 to 2017, but such workforce is forecast to decrease by 23 percent by 2030. (3) According to the report by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card for the Class of 2020'', the percentage of medical school graduates with education debt is 73 percent and the average education debt amount for a medical school graduate is $207,003. as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in specialty medicine or specialty health care. ``(3) Any Federal Perkins Loan under part E of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(g) Special Rules for Non-Physician Specialty Health Care Providers.--Non-physician specialty health care providers participating in the program under this section are not eligible for other Federal loan forgiveness programs specific to health care providers. ``(i) Data Updates.--The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration shall update publicly available data on the supply of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers, as appropriate. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. 2) A July 25, 2019, article, titled ``Implications of an Aging Rural Physician Workforce'', published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that the size of the workforce held relatively steady at about 12 physicians per 10,000 population in rural areas from 2000 to 2017, but such workforce is forecast to decrease by 23 percent by 2030. (3) According to the report by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card for the Class of 2020'', the percentage of medical school graduates with education debt is 73 percent and the average education debt amount for a medical school graduate is $207,003. as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in specialty medicine or specialty health care. ``(3) Any Federal Perkins Loan under part E of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(g) Special Rules for Non-Physician Specialty Health Care Providers.--Non-physician specialty health care providers participating in the program under this section are not eligible for other Federal loan forgiveness programs specific to health care providers. ``(i) Data Updates.--The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration shall update publicly available data on the supply of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers, as appropriate. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. 2) A July 25, 2019, article, titled ``Implications of an Aging Rural Physician Workforce'', published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that the size of the workforce held relatively steady at about 12 physicians per 10,000 population in rural areas from 2000 to 2017, but such workforce is forecast to decrease by 23 percent by 2030. (3) According to the report by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card for the Class of 2020'', the percentage of medical school graduates with education debt is 73 percent and the average education debt amount for a medical school graduate is $207,003. as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 295h) the following new part: ``PART G--SPECIALTY MEDICINE WORKFORCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ``SEC. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in specialty medicine or specialty health care. ``(3) Any Federal Perkins Loan under part E of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(g) Special Rules for Non-Physician Specialty Health Care Providers.--Non-physician specialty health care providers participating in the program under this section are not eligible for other Federal loan forgiveness programs specific to health care providers. ``(i) Data Updates.--The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration shall update publicly available data on the supply of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers, as appropriate. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(g) Special Rules for Non-Physician Specialty Health Care Providers.--Non-physician specialty health care providers participating in the program under this section are not eligible for other Federal loan forgiveness programs specific to health care providers. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) According to a June 2021 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, titled ``The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019 to 2034'', the projected demand for physicians continues to exceed projected supply, with a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by a specialty medicine physician or a non-physician specialty health care provider to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the physician or provider completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the physician or provider under this section. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Non-physician specialty health care provider.--The term `non-physician specialty health care provider' means a health professional other than a physician who is licensed to provide patient care other than primary care services. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any specialty medicine physician or non- physician specialty health care provider shall not exceed $250,000. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). ``(g) Special Rules for Non-Physician Specialty Health Care Providers.--Non-physician specialty health care providers participating in the program under this section are not eligible for other Federal loan forgiveness programs specific to health care providers. ``(2) Specialty medicine physician.--The term `specialty medicine physician' means a physician practicing in-- ``(A) a specialty identified in the report of the Health Resources and Services Administration, titled `Projecting the Supply of Non-Primary Care Specialty and Subspecialty Clinicians: 2010-2025'; ``(B) hospice and palliative medicine; ``(C) geriatric medicine; or ``(D) another medical specialty, if the Secretary determines that there is evidence demonstrating a significant shortage of providers in the medical specialty and limited patient access to care.

H.R.5413

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Outdoors for All Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program under which Interior may award grants to states, certain political subdivisions of a state, special purpose districts, Indian tribes, or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian communities or organizations. Funds must be used for projects to (1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. A qualifying area is an area Interior shall give priority to projects that

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Outdoors for All Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area. (2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. (4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (5) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household equal to, or less than, the greater of-- (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. (6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (7) Qualifying area.--The term ``qualifying area'' means-- (A) an area that has a population of 30,000 or more in the most recent census; or (B) an area administered by an Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization. (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States. SEC. 3. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. (a) Establishment of Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects-- (A) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas; and (B) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that-- (A) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community; (B) engage and empower underserved communities and youth; (C) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities; (D) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and (E) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. (b) Matching Requirement.-- (1) In general.--As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant. (2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. (3) Administrative expenses.--Not more than 10 percent of funds provided to an eligible entity under a grant awarded under subsection (a) may be used for administrative expenses. (c) Considerations.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which a project would-- (1) provide recreation opportunities in underserved communities in which access to parks is not adequate to meet local needs; (2) provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and public land volunteerism; (3) support innovative or cost-effective ways to enhance parks and other recreation-- (A) opportunities; or (B) delivery of services; (4) support park and recreation programming provided by cities, including cooperative agreements with community-based eligible nonprofit organizations; and (5) develop Native American event sites and cultural gathering spaces. (d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. (2) Limitations on use.--A grant recipient may not use grant funds for-- (A) incidental costs related to land acquisition, including appraisal and titling; (B) operation and maintenance activities; (C) facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics; (D) indoor facilities, such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes; or (E) acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. In carrying out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, the Secretary shall-- (1) conduct an initial screening and technical review of applications received; (2) evaluate and score all qualifying applications; and (3) provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information to eligible entities (including low-income communities and eligible entities serving low-income communities) on-- (A) the opportunity to apply for grants under this Act; (B) the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for grants under this Act; and (C) eligible uses for grants under this Act. SEC. 5. REPORTING. (a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. (b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. SEC. 6. REVENUE SHARING. (a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. (b) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts made available to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal funds made available to carry out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. <all>

Outdoors for All Act

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.

Outdoors for All Act

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz

D

CA

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program under which Interior may award grants to states, certain political subdivisions of a state, special purpose districts, Indian tribes, or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian communities or organizations. Funds must be used for projects to (1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. A qualifying area is an area Interior shall give priority to projects that

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Outdoors for All Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. 5304). (5) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household equal to, or less than, the greater of-- (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. (6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that-- (A) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community; (B) engage and empower underserved communities and youth; (C) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities; (D) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and (E) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. (b) Matching Requirement.-- (1) In general.--As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant. (2) Limitations on use.--A grant recipient may not use grant funds for-- (A) incidental costs related to land acquisition, including appraisal and titling; (B) operation and maintenance activities; (C) facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics; (D) indoor facilities, such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes; or (E) acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. 5. REPORTING. (a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. SEC. REVENUE SHARING.

This Act may be cited as the ``Outdoors for All Act''. 2. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. (6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. (b) Matching Requirement.-- (1) In general.--As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant. (2) Limitations on use.--A grant recipient may not use grant funds for-- (A) incidental costs related to land acquisition, including appraisal and titling; (B) operation and maintenance activities; (C) facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics; (D) indoor facilities, such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes; or (E) acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. 5. (a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. SEC. REVENUE SHARING.

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 ``Outdoors for All Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area. (2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. 5304). (5) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household equal to, or less than, the greater of-- (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. (6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that-- (A) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community; (B) engage and empower underserved communities and youth; (C) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities; (D) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and (E) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. (b) Matching Requirement.-- (1) In general.--As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant. (3) Administrative expenses.--Not more than 10 percent of funds provided to an eligible entity under a grant awarded under subsection (a) may be used for administrative expenses. (2) Limitations on use.--A grant recipient may not use grant funds for-- (A) incidental costs related to land acquisition, including appraisal and titling; (B) operation and maintenance activities; (C) facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics; (D) indoor facilities, such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes; or (E) acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. In carrying out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, the Secretary shall-- (1) conduct an initial screening and technical review of applications received; (2) evaluate and score all qualifying applications; and (3) provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information to eligible entities (including low-income communities and eligible entities serving low-income communities) on-- (A) the opportunity to apply for grants under this Act; (B) the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for grants under this Act; and (C) eligible uses for grants under this Act. 5. REPORTING. (a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. SEC. REVENUE SHARING. (a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''.

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 ``Outdoors for All Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area. (2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. (4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (5) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household equal to, or less than, the greater of-- (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. (6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that-- (A) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community; (B) engage and empower underserved communities and youth; (C) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities; (D) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and (E) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. (b) Matching Requirement.-- (1) In general.--As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant. (3) Administrative expenses.--Not more than 10 percent of funds provided to an eligible entity under a grant awarded under subsection (a) may be used for administrative expenses. (c) Considerations.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which a project would-- (1) provide recreation opportunities in underserved communities in which access to parks is not adequate to meet local needs; (2) provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and public land volunteerism; (3) support innovative or cost-effective ways to enhance parks and other recreation-- (A) opportunities; or (B) delivery of services; (4) support park and recreation programming provided by cities, including cooperative agreements with community-based eligible nonprofit organizations; and (5) develop Native American event sites and cultural gathering spaces. (2) Limitations on use.--A grant recipient may not use grant funds for-- (A) incidental costs related to land acquisition, including appraisal and titling; (B) operation and maintenance activities; (C) facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics; (D) indoor facilities, such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes; or (E) acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. In carrying out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, the Secretary shall-- (1) conduct an initial screening and technical review of applications received; (2) evaluate and score all qualifying applications; and (3) provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information to eligible entities (including low-income communities and eligible entities serving low-income communities) on-- (A) the opportunity to apply for grants under this Act; (B) the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for grants under this Act; and (C) eligible uses for grants under this Act. 5. REPORTING. (a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. (b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. SEC. REVENUE SHARING. (a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. (b) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts made available to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal funds made available to carry out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( (5) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household equal to, or less than, the greater of-- (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. ( 6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that-- (A) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community; (B) engage and empower underserved communities and youth; (C) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities; (D) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and (E) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. ( NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. ( b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. ( b) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts made available to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal funds made available to carry out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( 3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. ( a) Establishment of Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects-- (A) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas; and (B) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. ( a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. (b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. (

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( 3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. ( a) Establishment of Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects-- (A) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas; and (B) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. ( a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. (b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. (

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( (5) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household equal to, or less than, the greater of-- (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. ( 6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that-- (A) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community; (B) engage and empower underserved communities and youth; (C) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities; (D) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and (E) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. ( NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. ( b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. ( b) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts made available to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal funds made available to carry out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( 3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. ( a) Establishment of Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects-- (A) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas; and (B) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. ( a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. (b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. (

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( (5) Low-income community.--The term ``low-income community'' means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household equal to, or less than, the greater of-- (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. ( 6) Outdoor recreation legacy partnership program.--The term ``Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program'' means the program established under section 3(a). ( (2) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that-- (A) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community; (B) engage and empower underserved communities and youth; (C) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities; (D) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and (E) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. ( NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. ( b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. ( b) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts made available to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal funds made available to carry out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( 3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State, including-- (i) a city; (ii) a county; and (iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and (C) an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. ( a) Establishment of Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects-- (A) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas; and (B) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( d) Eligible Uses.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under subsection (a) for a project described in paragraph (1) or (2) of that subsection. ( a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. (b) Final Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. (

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( ( ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. ( ( b) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts made available to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal funds made available to carry out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. ( a) In General.--Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``, of which 25 percent shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants under the Outdoors for All Act''. (

To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible nonprofit organization.--The term ``eligible nonprofit organization'' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. ( ( ( 2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that-- (A) no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement. ( a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this Act shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that-- (1) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and (2) provide the status of the project. ( ( b) Supplement Not Supplant.--Amounts made available to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal funds made available to carry out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

H.R.2972

Health

Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act or the HELLPP Act This bill adds podiatrists as covered physicians under the Medicaid program. Additionally, the bill revises certain documentation requirements related to Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. Finally, the bill subjects payments made to a Medicaid provider or supplier to a continuing levy for federal taxes owed by the provider or supplier.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, 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 ``Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act'' or the ``HELLPP Act''. SEC. 2. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1905(a)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(5)(A)) is amended by striking ``section 1861(r)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 1861(r)''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Extension of effective date for state law amendment.-- In the case of a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. SEC. 3. CLARIFYING MEDICARE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPEUTIC SHOES FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES. (a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended to read as follows: ``(12) subject to section 4072(e) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts (in this paragraph referred to as `therapeutic shoes') for an individual with diabetes, if-- ``(A) the physician who is managing the individual's diabetic condition-- ``(i) documents that the individual has diabetes; ``(ii) certifies that the individual is under a comprehensive plan of care related to the individual's diabetic condition; and ``(iii) documents agreement with the prescribing podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) that it is medically necessary for the individual to have therapeutic shoes; ``(B) the therapeutic shoes are prescribed by a podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) who-- ``(i) examines the individual and determines the medical necessity for the individual to receive the therapeutic shoes; and ``(ii) communicates in writing the medical necessity to a certifying doctor of medicine or osteopathy for the individual to have therapeutic shoes along with findings that the individual has peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation, a history of pre- ulcerative calluses, a history of previous ulceration, foot deformity, previous amputation, or poor circulation; and ``(C) the therapeutic shoes are fitted and furnished by a podiatrist or other qualified supplier individual (as established by the Secretary), such as a pedorthist or orthotist, who is not the physician described in subparagraph (A) (unless the Secretary finds that the physician is the only such qualified individual in the area);''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. SEC. 4. BUDGET SAVINGS: STRENGTHENING MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY THROUGH CONTINUOUS LEVY ON PAYMENTS TO MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to levies issued after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

HELLPP Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.

HELLPP Act Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act

Rep. DeGette, Diana

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CO

This bill adds podiatrists as covered physicians under the Medicaid program. Additionally, the bill revises certain documentation requirements related to Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. Finally, the bill subjects payments made to a Medicaid provider or supplier to a continuing levy for federal taxes owed by the provider or supplier.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act'' or the ``HELLPP Act''. 2. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. 1396 et seq.) For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. 3. CLARIFYING MEDICARE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPEUTIC SHOES FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES. (a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended to read as follows: ``(12) subject to section 4072(e) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts (in this paragraph referred to as `therapeutic shoes') for an individual with diabetes, if-- ``(A) the physician who is managing the individual's diabetic condition-- ``(i) documents that the individual has diabetes; ``(ii) certifies that the individual is under a comprehensive plan of care related to the individual's diabetic condition; and ``(iii) documents agreement with the prescribing podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) that it is medically necessary for the individual to have therapeutic shoes; ``(B) the therapeutic shoes are prescribed by a podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) who-- ``(i) examines the individual and determines the medical necessity for the individual to receive the therapeutic shoes; and ``(ii) communicates in writing the medical necessity to a certifying doctor of medicine or osteopathy for the individual to have therapeutic shoes along with findings that the individual has peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation, a history of pre- ulcerative calluses, a history of previous ulceration, foot deformity, previous amputation, or poor circulation; and ``(C) the therapeutic shoes are fitted and furnished by a podiatrist or other qualified supplier individual (as established by the Secretary), such as a pedorthist or orthotist, who is not the physician described in subparagraph (A) (unless the Secretary finds that the physician is the only such qualified individual in the area);''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC. 4. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. 3. CLARIFYING MEDICARE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPEUTIC SHOES FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES. (a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended to read as follows: ``(12) subject to section 4072(e) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts (in this paragraph referred to as `therapeutic shoes') for an individual with diabetes, if-- ``(A) the physician who is managing the individual's diabetic condition-- ``(i) documents that the individual has diabetes; ``(ii) certifies that the individual is under a comprehensive plan of care related to the individual's diabetic condition; and ``(iii) documents agreement with the prescribing podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) that it is medically necessary for the individual to have therapeutic shoes; ``(B) the therapeutic shoes are prescribed by a podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) who-- ``(i) examines the individual and determines the medical necessity for the individual to receive the therapeutic shoes; and ``(ii) communicates in writing the medical necessity to a certifying doctor of medicine or osteopathy for the individual to have therapeutic shoes along with findings that the individual has peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation, a history of pre- ulcerative calluses, a history of previous ulceration, foot deformity, previous amputation, or poor circulation; and ``(C) the therapeutic shoes are fitted and furnished by a podiatrist or other qualified supplier individual (as established by the Secretary), such as a pedorthist or orthotist, who is not the physician described in subparagraph (A) (unless the Secretary finds that the physician is the only such qualified individual in the area);''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, 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 ``Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act'' or the ``HELLPP Act''. 2. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. 1396d(a)(5)(A)) is amended by striking ``section 1861(r)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 1861(r)''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Extension of effective date for state law amendment.-- In the case of a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. 3. CLARIFYING MEDICARE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPEUTIC SHOES FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES. (a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended to read as follows: ``(12) subject to section 4072(e) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts (in this paragraph referred to as `therapeutic shoes') for an individual with diabetes, if-- ``(A) the physician who is managing the individual's diabetic condition-- ``(i) documents that the individual has diabetes; ``(ii) certifies that the individual is under a comprehensive plan of care related to the individual's diabetic condition; and ``(iii) documents agreement with the prescribing podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) that it is medically necessary for the individual to have therapeutic shoes; ``(B) the therapeutic shoes are prescribed by a podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) who-- ``(i) examines the individual and determines the medical necessity for the individual to receive the therapeutic shoes; and ``(ii) communicates in writing the medical necessity to a certifying doctor of medicine or osteopathy for the individual to have therapeutic shoes along with findings that the individual has peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation, a history of pre- ulcerative calluses, a history of previous ulceration, foot deformity, previous amputation, or poor circulation; and ``(C) the therapeutic shoes are fitted and furnished by a podiatrist or other qualified supplier individual (as established by the Secretary), such as a pedorthist or orthotist, who is not the physician described in subparagraph (A) (unless the Secretary finds that the physician is the only such qualified individual in the area);''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. SEC. 4. BUDGET SAVINGS: STRENGTHENING MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY THROUGH CONTINUOUS LEVY ON PAYMENTS TO MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, 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 ``Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act'' or the ``HELLPP Act''. SEC. 2. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1905(a)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(5)(A)) is amended by striking ``section 1861(r)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 1861(r)''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Extension of effective date for state law amendment.-- In the case of a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. SEC. 3. CLARIFYING MEDICARE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPEUTIC SHOES FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES. (a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended to read as follows: ``(12) subject to section 4072(e) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts (in this paragraph referred to as `therapeutic shoes') for an individual with diabetes, if-- ``(A) the physician who is managing the individual's diabetic condition-- ``(i) documents that the individual has diabetes; ``(ii) certifies that the individual is under a comprehensive plan of care related to the individual's diabetic condition; and ``(iii) documents agreement with the prescribing podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) that it is medically necessary for the individual to have therapeutic shoes; ``(B) the therapeutic shoes are prescribed by a podiatrist or other qualified physician (as established by the Secretary) who-- ``(i) examines the individual and determines the medical necessity for the individual to receive the therapeutic shoes; and ``(ii) communicates in writing the medical necessity to a certifying doctor of medicine or osteopathy for the individual to have therapeutic shoes along with findings that the individual has peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation, a history of pre- ulcerative calluses, a history of previous ulceration, foot deformity, previous amputation, or poor circulation; and ``(C) the therapeutic shoes are fitted and furnished by a podiatrist or other qualified supplier individual (as established by the Secretary), such as a pedorthist or orthotist, who is not the physician described in subparagraph (A) (unless the Secretary finds that the physician is the only such qualified individual in the area);''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. SEC. 4. BUDGET SAVINGS: STRENGTHENING MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY THROUGH CONTINUOUS LEVY ON PAYMENTS TO MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to levies issued after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. ( b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to levies issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. ( b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to levies issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. ( b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to levies issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. ( b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to levies issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. RECOGNIZING DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AS PHYSICIANS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. ( b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. (a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to levies issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. a) In General.--Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( a) In General.--Section 6331(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining specified payment) is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) any payment to any Medicaid provider or supplier under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act.''. (

S.3049

Crime and Law Enforcement

Fresh Start Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants for states to implement automatic expungement laws (i.e., laws that provide for the automatic expungement or sealing of an individual's criminal records).

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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 ``Fresh Start Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make not more than 1 grant under this Act to each eligible State. Each such grant shall be in an amount of not more than $5,000,000. (b) Eligibility.--A State shall be eligible for a grant under this Act if-- (1) the State has in effect a covered expungement law; (2) the covered expungement law of the State provides that expungement or sealing of a criminal record shall not be delayed by reason of a failure to pay a fee or fine; and (3) the State submits an application to the Attorney General, containing such information as the Attorney General may require, including, at a minimum-- (A) information identifying whether there is a system that, as of the date of the application, exists for record expungement or sealing in the State; (B) a description of how infrastructure created through grant funding will facilitate automatic record expungement or sealing for individuals eligible for record expungement or sealing; and (C) an identification of the anticipated number of individuals that would benefit from the implementation of automatic record expungement or sealing infrastructure. SEC. 3. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. (2) Any remaining amounts shall be used to implement such improvements. (3) The portion of the costs of implementing such a law provided by a grant under this section may not exceed 75 percent. SEC. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (2) The number of individuals whose records have been expunged or sealed annually since the enactment of such law, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (3) The number of individuals whose application for expungement or sealing under such law are still pending, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (c) Publication.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish, and make available to the public, a report containing the data reported to the Attorney General under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). (2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (3) The term ``covered expungement law'' means a law of a State providing for the automatic expungement or sealing, subject to such requirements as the State may impose, of a criminal record of an individual. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this Act. <all>

Fresh Start Act of 2021

A bill to establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, and for other purposes.

Fresh Start Act of 2021

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris

D

MD

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants for states to implement automatic expungement laws (i.e., laws that provide for the automatic expungement or sealing of an individual's criminal records).

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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 ``Fresh Start Act of 2021''. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make not more than 1 grant under this Act to each eligible State. Each such grant shall be in an amount of not more than $5,000,000. (2) Any remaining amounts shall be used to implement such improvements. (3) The portion of the costs of implementing such a law provided by a grant under this section may not exceed 75 percent. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (3) The number of individuals whose application for expungement or sealing under such law are still pending, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (c) Publication.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish, and make available to the public, a report containing the data reported to the Attorney General under this section. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). (3) The term ``covered expungement law'' means a law of a State providing for the automatic expungement or sealing, subject to such requirements as the State may impose, of a criminal record of an individual. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this Act.

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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 ``Fresh Start Act of 2021''. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make not more than 1 grant under this Act to each eligible State. Each such grant shall be in an amount of not more than $5,000,000. (2) Any remaining amounts shall be used to implement such improvements. (3) The portion of the costs of implementing such a law provided by a grant under this section may not exceed 75 percent. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (3) The number of individuals whose application for expungement or sealing under such law are still pending, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (c) Publication.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish, and make available to the public, a report containing the data reported to the Attorney General under this section. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). (3) The term ``covered expungement law'' means a law of a State providing for the automatic expungement or sealing, subject to such requirements as the State may impose, of a criminal record of an individual. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this Act.

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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 ``Fresh Start Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make not more than 1 grant under this Act to each eligible State. Each such grant shall be in an amount of not more than $5,000,000. (b) Eligibility.--A State shall be eligible for a grant under this Act if-- (1) the State has in effect a covered expungement law; (2) the covered expungement law of the State provides that expungement or sealing of a criminal record shall not be delayed by reason of a failure to pay a fee or fine; and (3) the State submits an application to the Attorney General, containing such information as the Attorney General may require, including, at a minimum-- (A) information identifying whether there is a system that, as of the date of the application, exists for record expungement or sealing in the State; (B) a description of how infrastructure created through grant funding will facilitate automatic record expungement or sealing for individuals eligible for record expungement or sealing; and (C) an identification of the anticipated number of individuals that would benefit from the implementation of automatic record expungement or sealing infrastructure. SEC. 3. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. (2) Any remaining amounts shall be used to implement such improvements. (3) The portion of the costs of implementing such a law provided by a grant under this section may not exceed 75 percent. SEC. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (2) The number of individuals whose records have been expunged or sealed annually since the enactment of such law, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (3) The number of individuals whose application for expungement or sealing under such law are still pending, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (c) Publication.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish, and make available to the public, a report containing the data reported to the Attorney General under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). (2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (3) The term ``covered expungement law'' means a law of a State providing for the automatic expungement or sealing, subject to such requirements as the State may impose, of a criminal record of an individual. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this Act. <all>

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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 ``Fresh Start Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make not more than 1 grant under this Act to each eligible State. Each such grant shall be in an amount of not more than $5,000,000. (b) Eligibility.--A State shall be eligible for a grant under this Act if-- (1) the State has in effect a covered expungement law; (2) the covered expungement law of the State provides that expungement or sealing of a criminal record shall not be delayed by reason of a failure to pay a fee or fine; and (3) the State submits an application to the Attorney General, containing such information as the Attorney General may require, including, at a minimum-- (A) information identifying whether there is a system that, as of the date of the application, exists for record expungement or sealing in the State; (B) a description of how infrastructure created through grant funding will facilitate automatic record expungement or sealing for individuals eligible for record expungement or sealing; and (C) an identification of the anticipated number of individuals that would benefit from the implementation of automatic record expungement or sealing infrastructure. SEC. 3. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. (2) Any remaining amounts shall be used to implement such improvements. (3) The portion of the costs of implementing such a law provided by a grant under this section may not exceed 75 percent. SEC. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (2) The number of individuals whose records have been expunged or sealed annually since the enactment of such law, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (3) The number of individuals whose application for expungement or sealing under such law are still pending, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. (b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (c) Publication.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish, and make available to the public, a report containing the data reported to the Attorney General under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). (2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (3) The term ``covered expungement law'' means a law of a State providing for the automatic expungement or sealing, subject to such requirements as the State may impose, of a criminal record of an individual. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this Act. <all>

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. ( In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). ( 2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, and for other purposes. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, and for other purposes. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. ( In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). ( 2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, and for other purposes. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. ( In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). ( 2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, and for other purposes. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. ( In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). ( 2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, and for other purposes. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. (

To establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, 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. USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS. A grant under section 2 shall be used to implement a covered expungement law in accordance with the following: (1) Not more than 10 percent of such grant shall be used for research or planning for criminal record data infrastructure improvements that will make criminal record expungement or sealing automatic. ( (a) In General.--A State receiving a grant under section 2 shall report to the Attorney General, each year of the grant term, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General, information regarding the following: (1) The number of individuals eligible for automatic expungement or sealing under the covered expungement law of that State, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. ( b) Inaccessibility of Data for Reporting.--In the event that elements of the data on expungement and sealing required to be reported under subsection (a) are not able to be compiled and reported, the State shall develop and report a comprehensive plan to obtain as much of the unavailable data as possible not later than the date that is 1 year after the first year of the grant being awarded. ( In this Act: (1) Terms used have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). ( 2) The term ``automatic'' means, with regard to the expungement or sealing of a criminal record, that such expungement or sealing occurs without any action required on the part of the State from an eligible individual. (

H.R.980

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021 This bill withdraws specified federal land in Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, 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 ``Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND, CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible federal land.--The term ``eligible Federal land'' means-- (A) any federally owned land or interest in land depicted on the Maps as within the Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal or the Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal; or (B) any land or interest in land located within such withdrawal proposals that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (d) Existing Uses Not Affected.--Except with respect to the withdrawal under subsection (b), nothing in this section restricts recreational uses, hunting, fishing, forest management activities, or other authorized uses allowed on the date of enactment of this Act on the eligible Federal land in accordance with applicable law. <all>

Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes.

Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A.

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This bill withdraws specified federal land in Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, 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 ``Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND, CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible federal land.--The term ``eligible Federal land'' means-- (A) any federally owned land or interest in land depicted on the Maps as within the Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal or the Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal; or (B) any land or interest in land located within such withdrawal proposals that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (d) Existing Uses Not Affected.--Except with respect to the withdrawal under subsection (b), nothing in this section restricts recreational uses, hunting, fishing, forest management activities, or other authorized uses allowed on the date of enactment of this Act on the eligible Federal land in accordance with applicable law. <all>

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, 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 ``Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND, CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible federal land.--The term ``eligible Federal land'' means-- (A) any federally owned land or interest in land depicted on the Maps as within the Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal or the Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal; or (B) any land or interest in land located within such withdrawal proposals that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (d) Existing Uses Not Affected.--Except with respect to the withdrawal under subsection (b), nothing in this section restricts recreational uses, hunting, fishing, forest management activities, or other authorized uses allowed on the date of enactment of this Act on the eligible Federal land in accordance with applicable law. <all>

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, 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 ``Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND, CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible federal land.--The term ``eligible Federal land'' means-- (A) any federally owned land or interest in land depicted on the Maps as within the Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal or the Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal; or (B) any land or interest in land located within such withdrawal proposals that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (d) Existing Uses Not Affected.--Except with respect to the withdrawal under subsection (b), nothing in this section restricts recreational uses, hunting, fishing, forest management activities, or other authorized uses allowed on the date of enactment of this Act on the eligible Federal land in accordance with applicable law. <all>

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, 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 ``Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND, CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible federal land.--The term ``eligible Federal land'' means-- (A) any federally owned land or interest in land depicted on the Maps as within the Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal or the Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal; or (B) any land or interest in land located within such withdrawal proposals that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (d) Existing Uses Not Affected.--Except with respect to the withdrawal under subsection (b), nothing in this section restricts recreational uses, hunting, fishing, forest management activities, or other authorized uses allowed on the date of enactment of this Act on the eligible Federal land in accordance with applicable law. <all>

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. 2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. ( c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. 2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. ( c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. 2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. ( c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. 2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. ( c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

To withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes. 2) Maps.--The term ``Maps'' means-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Hunter Creek and Pistol River Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015; and (B) the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Rough and Ready and Baldface Creeks Mineral Withdrawal Proposal'' and dated January 12, 2015. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. ( c) Availability of Maps.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maps shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (

H.R.4130

Commerce

American Music Fairness Act of 2022 This bill establishes that the copyright holder of a sound recording shall have the exclusive right to perform the sound recording through an audio transmission and addresses other related issues. (Currently, the public performance right only covers performances through a digital audio transmission in certain instances, which means that nonsubscription terrestrial radio stations generally do not have to secure a license to publicly perform a copyright-protected sound recording.) Under the bill, a nonsubscription broadcast transmission must have a license to publicly perform such sound recordings. The Copyright Royalty Board must periodically determine the royalty rates for such a license. When determining the rates, the board must base its decision on certain information presented by the parties, including the radio stations' effect on other streams of revenue related to the sound recordings. Terrestrial broadcast stations (and the owners of such stations) that fall below certain revenue thresholds may pay certain flat fees, instead of the board-established rate, for a license to publicly perform copyright-protected sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``American Music Fairness Act of 2022''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. Sec. 3. Timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f). Sec. 4. Special protection for small broadcasters. Sec. 5. Distribution of certain royalties. Sec. 6. No harmful effects on songwriters. Sec. 7. Value of promotion taken into account. SEC. 2. EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR TERRESTRIAL BROADCASTS AND INTERNET SERVICES. (a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. (b) Inclusion of Terrestrial Broadcasts in Existing Performance Right and Statutory License.--Section 114(d)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; (2) by striking subparagraph (A); (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as (A) and (B), respectively; and (4) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking ``nonsubscription'' each place such term appears and inserting ``licensed nonsubscription''. (c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Definition.--Section 101 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the definition of ``architectural work'' the following: ``An ``audio transmission'' is a transmission of a sound recording, whether in a digital, analog, or other format. This term does not include the transmission of any audiovisual work.''. (2) Conforming removal of digital.--Title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 112(e)(8), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (B) in section 114-- (i) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (2)-- (aa) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (bb) in subparagraph (C)(viii), by striking ``digital signal'' and inserting ``signal''; and (II) in paragraph (4)-- (aa) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; and (bb) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (ii) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; and (iii) in subsection (j)-- (I) in paragraph (6)-- (aa) by striking ``digital''; and (bb) by striking ``retransmissions of broadcast transmissions'' and inserting ``broadcast transmissions and retransmissions of broadcast transmissions''; and (II) in paragraph (8), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (C) in section 1401-- (i) in subsection (b), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (ii) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; (II) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (III) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''. SEC. 3. TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. Any payment due under section 114(f)(1)(D) shall not be due until the due date of the first royalty payments for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions that are determined, after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, by the Copyright Royalty Judges. Thereafter, such proceeding shall be repeated in each subsequent fifth calendar year.''. SEC. 4. SPECIAL PROTECTION FOR SMALL BROADCASTERS. (a) Specified Royalty Fees.--Section 114(f)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D)(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (C), the royalty rate shall be as follows for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by each individual terrestrial broadcast station licensed as such by the Federal Communications Commission that satisfies the conditions in clause (ii)-- ``(I) $10 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of less than $100,000; ``(II) $100 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that is a public broadcasting entity as defined in section 118(f) and generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of $100,000 or more, but less than $1,500,000; and ``(III) $500 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that is not a public broadcasting entity as defined in section 118(f) and generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of $100,000 or more, but less than $1,500,000. ``(ii) An individual terrestrial broadcast station licensed as such by the Federal Communications Commission is eligible for a royalty rate set forth in clause (i) if-- ``(I) the revenue from the operation of that individual station was less than $1,500,000 during the immediately preceding calendar year; ``(II) the aggregate revenue of the owner and operator of the broadcast station and any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such owner or operator, from any source, was less than $10,000,000 during the immediately preceding calendar year; and ``(III) the owner or operator of the broadcast station provides to the nonprofit collective designated by the Copyright Royalty Judges to distribute receipts from the licensing of transmissions in accordance with subsection (f), by no later than January 31 of the relevant calendar year, a written and signed certification of the station's eligibility under this clause and the applicable subclause of clause (i), in accordance with requirements the Copyright Royalty Judges shall prescribe by regulation. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. ``(iv) The royalty rates specified in clause (i) shall not be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in determining royalty rates in a proceeding under chapter 8, or in any other administrative, judicial, or other Federal Government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of sound recordings, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements.''. (b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. SEC. 5. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ROYALTIES. Section 114(g) of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or in the case of a transmission to which paragraph (5) applies'' after ``this section''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as (6), (7), and (8), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), to the extent that a license granted by the copyright owner of a sound recording to a transmitting entity eligible for a statutory license under subsection (d)(2) extends to such entity's transmissions otherwise licensable under a statutory license in accordance with subsection (f), such entity shall pay to the collective designated to distribute statutory licensing receipts from the licensing of transmissions in accordance with subsection (f), 50 percent of the total royalties that such entity is required, pursuant to the applicable license agreement, to pay for such transmissions otherwise licensable under a statutory license in accordance with subsection (f). That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. SEC. 6. NO HARMFUL EFFECTS ON SONGWRITERS. Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall adversely affect in any respect the public performance rights of or royalties payable to songwriters or copyright owners of musical works. SEC. 7. VALUE OF PROMOTION TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings. Union Calendar No. 509 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4130 [Report No. 117-693] _______________________________________________________________________

American Music Fairness Act of 2022

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes.

American Music Fairness Act of 2022 American Music Fairness Act

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E.

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This bill establishes that the copyright holder of a sound recording shall have the exclusive right to perform the sound recording through an audio transmission and addresses other related issues. (Currently, the public performance right only covers performances through a digital audio transmission in certain instances, which means that nonsubscription terrestrial radio stations generally do not have to secure a license to publicly perform a copyright-protected sound recording.) Under the bill, a nonsubscription broadcast transmission must have a license to publicly perform such sound recordings. The Copyright Royalty Board must periodically determine the royalty rates for such a license. When determining the rates, the board must base its decision on certain information presented by the parties, including the radio stations' effect on other streams of revenue related to the sound recordings. Terrestrial broadcast stations (and the owners of such stations) that fall below certain revenue thresholds may pay certain flat fees, instead of the board-established rate, for a license to publicly perform copyright-protected sound recordings.

(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f). Distribution of certain royalties. Sec. Value of promotion taken into account. (2) Conforming removal of digital.--Title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 112(e)(8), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (B) in section 114-- (i) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (2)-- (aa) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (bb) in subparagraph (C)(viii), by striking ``digital signal'' and inserting ``signal''; and (II) in paragraph (4)-- (aa) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; and (bb) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (ii) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; and (iii) in subsection (j)-- (I) in paragraph (6)-- (aa) by striking ``digital''; and (bb) by striking ``retransmissions of broadcast transmissions'' and inserting ``broadcast transmissions and retransmissions of broadcast transmissions''; and (II) in paragraph (8), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (C) in section 1401-- (i) in subsection (b), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (ii) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; (II) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (III) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''. 3. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. 397)''. 5. Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall adversely affect in any respect the public performance rights of or royalties payable to songwriters or copyright owners of musical works. 7. Union Calendar No.

(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f). Distribution of certain royalties. Sec. Value of promotion taken into account. (2) Conforming removal of digital.--Title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 112(e)(8), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (B) in section 114-- (i) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (2)-- (aa) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (bb) in subparagraph (C)(viii), by striking ``digital signal'' and inserting ``signal''; and (II) in paragraph (4)-- (aa) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; and (bb) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (ii) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; and (iii) in subsection (j)-- (I) in paragraph (6)-- (aa) by striking ``digital''; and (bb) by striking ``retransmissions of broadcast transmissions'' and inserting ``broadcast transmissions and retransmissions of broadcast transmissions''; and (II) in paragraph (8), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (C) in section 1401-- (i) in subsection (b), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (ii) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; (II) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (III) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''. 3. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. 397)''. 5. Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall adversely affect in any respect the public performance rights of or royalties payable to songwriters or copyright owners of musical works. 7. Union Calendar No.

(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. Timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f). Special protection for small broadcasters. Distribution of certain royalties. No harmful effects on songwriters. Sec. Value of promotion taken into account. (2) Conforming removal of digital.--Title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 112(e)(8), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (B) in section 114-- (i) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (2)-- (aa) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (bb) in subparagraph (C)(viii), by striking ``digital signal'' and inserting ``signal''; and (II) in paragraph (4)-- (aa) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; and (bb) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (ii) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; and (iii) in subsection (j)-- (I) in paragraph (6)-- (aa) by striking ``digital''; and (bb) by striking ``retransmissions of broadcast transmissions'' and inserting ``broadcast transmissions and retransmissions of broadcast transmissions''; and (II) in paragraph (8), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (C) in section 1401-- (i) in subsection (b), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (ii) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; (II) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (III) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''. 3. (a) Specified Royalty Fees.--Section 114(f)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D)(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (C), the royalty rate shall be as follows for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by each individual terrestrial broadcast station licensed as such by the Federal Communications Commission that satisfies the conditions in clause (ii)-- ``(I) $10 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of less than $100,000; ``(II) $100 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that is a public broadcasting entity as defined in section 118(f) and generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of $100,000 or more, but less than $1,500,000; and ``(III) $500 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that is not a public broadcasting entity as defined in section 118(f) and generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of $100,000 or more, but less than $1,500,000. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. 397)''. 5. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall adversely affect in any respect the public performance rights of or royalties payable to songwriters or copyright owners of musical works. 7. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings. Union Calendar No. 509 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4130 [Report No. 117-693] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``American Music Fairness Act of 2022''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. Timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f). Special protection for small broadcasters. Distribution of certain royalties. No harmful effects on songwriters. Sec. Value of promotion taken into account. (2) Conforming removal of digital.--Title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 112(e)(8), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (B) in section 114-- (i) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (2)-- (aa) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (bb) in subparagraph (C)(viii), by striking ``digital signal'' and inserting ``signal''; and (II) in paragraph (4)-- (aa) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; and (bb) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``a digital audio transmission'' and inserting ``an audio transmission''; (ii) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; and (iii) in subsection (j)-- (I) in paragraph (6)-- (aa) by striking ``digital''; and (bb) by striking ``retransmissions of broadcast transmissions'' and inserting ``broadcast transmissions and retransmissions of broadcast transmissions''; and (II) in paragraph (8), by striking ``subscription digital'' and inserting ``subscription''; and (C) in section 1401-- (i) in subsection (b), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (ii) in subsection (d)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; (II) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''; and (III) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``a digital audio'' and inserting ``an audio''. 3. Any payment due under section 114(f)(1)(D) shall not be due until the due date of the first royalty payments for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions that are determined, after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, by the Copyright Royalty Judges. Thereafter, such proceeding shall be repeated in each subsequent fifth calendar year.''. (a) Specified Royalty Fees.--Section 114(f)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D)(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (C), the royalty rate shall be as follows for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by each individual terrestrial broadcast station licensed as such by the Federal Communications Commission that satisfies the conditions in clause (ii)-- ``(I) $10 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of less than $100,000; ``(II) $100 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that is a public broadcasting entity as defined in section 118(f) and generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of $100,000 or more, but less than $1,500,000; and ``(III) $500 per calendar year, in the case of nonsubscription broadcast transmissions by a broadcast station that is not a public broadcasting entity as defined in section 118(f) and generated revenue in the immediately preceding calendar year of $100,000 or more, but less than $1,500,000. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. 397)''. 5. Section 114(g) of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or in the case of a transmission to which paragraph (5) applies'' after ``this section''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as (6), (7), and (8), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), to the extent that a license granted by the copyright owner of a sound recording to a transmitting entity eligible for a statutory license under subsection (d)(2) extends to such entity's transmissions otherwise licensable under a statutory license in accordance with subsection (f), such entity shall pay to the collective designated to distribute statutory licensing receipts from the licensing of transmissions in accordance with subsection (f), 50 percent of the total royalties that such entity is required, pursuant to the applicable license agreement, to pay for such transmissions otherwise licensable under a statutory license in accordance with subsection (f). That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall adversely affect in any respect the public performance rights of or royalties payable to songwriters or copyright owners of musical works. 7. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings. Union Calendar No. 509 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4130 [Report No. 117-693] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. (b) Inclusion of Terrestrial Broadcasts in Existing Performance Right and Statutory License.--Section 114(d)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; (2) by striking subparagraph (A); (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as (A) and (B), respectively; and (4) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking ``nonsubscription'' each place such term appears and inserting ``licensed nonsubscription''. ( c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Definition.--Section 101 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the definition of ``architectural work'' the following: ``An ``audio transmission'' is a transmission of a sound recording, whether in a digital, analog, or other format. TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. Any payment due under section 114(f)(1)(D) shall not be due until the due date of the first royalty payments for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions that are determined, after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, by the Copyright Royalty Judges. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. ``(iv) The royalty rates specified in clause (i) shall not be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in determining royalty rates in a proceeding under chapter 8, or in any other administrative, judicial, or other Federal Government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of sound recordings, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements.''. ( b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. NO HARMFUL EFFECTS ON SONGWRITERS. VALUE OF PROMOTION TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. Value of promotion taken into account. a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. ( TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. Value of promotion taken into account. a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. ( TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. (b) Inclusion of Terrestrial Broadcasts in Existing Performance Right and Statutory License.--Section 114(d)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; (2) by striking subparagraph (A); (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as (A) and (B), respectively; and (4) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking ``nonsubscription'' each place such term appears and inserting ``licensed nonsubscription''. ( c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Definition.--Section 101 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the definition of ``architectural work'' the following: ``An ``audio transmission'' is a transmission of a sound recording, whether in a digital, analog, or other format. TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. Any payment due under section 114(f)(1)(D) shall not be due until the due date of the first royalty payments for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions that are determined, after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, by the Copyright Royalty Judges. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. ``(iv) The royalty rates specified in clause (i) shall not be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in determining royalty rates in a proceeding under chapter 8, or in any other administrative, judicial, or other Federal Government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of sound recordings, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements.''. ( b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. NO HARMFUL EFFECTS ON SONGWRITERS. VALUE OF PROMOTION TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. Value of promotion taken into account. a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. ( TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. (b) Inclusion of Terrestrial Broadcasts in Existing Performance Right and Statutory License.--Section 114(d)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; (2) by striking subparagraph (A); (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as (A) and (B), respectively; and (4) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking ``nonsubscription'' each place such term appears and inserting ``licensed nonsubscription''. ( c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Definition.--Section 101 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the definition of ``architectural work'' the following: ``An ``audio transmission'' is a transmission of a sound recording, whether in a digital, analog, or other format. TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. Any payment due under section 114(f)(1)(D) shall not be due until the due date of the first royalty payments for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions that are determined, after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, by the Copyright Royalty Judges. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. ``(iv) The royalty rates specified in clause (i) shall not be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in determining royalty rates in a proceeding under chapter 8, or in any other administrative, judicial, or other Federal Government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of sound recordings, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements.''. ( b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. NO HARMFUL EFFECTS ON SONGWRITERS. VALUE OF PROMOTION TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services. Value of promotion taken into account. a) Performance Right Applicable to Audio Transmissions Generally.--Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(6) in the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of an audio transmission.''. ( TIMING OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 112(E) AND 114(F). Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. ``(iii) For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii)-- ``(I) revenue shall be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ``(II) revenue generated by a terrestrial broadcast station shall include all revenue from the operation of the station, from any source; and ``(III) in the case of affiliated broadcast stations, revenue shall be allocated reasonably to individual stations associated with the revenue. b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. That collective shall distribute such payments in proportion to the distributions provided in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), and such payments shall be the only payments to which featured and nonfeatured artists are entitled by virtue of such transmissions under the direct license with such entity.''. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Terrestrial Broadcasts in Existing Performance Right and Statutory License.--Section 114(d)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``a digital'' and inserting ``an''; (2) by striking subparagraph (A); (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as (A) and (B), respectively; and (4) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking ``nonsubscription'' each place such term appears and inserting ``licensed nonsubscription''. ( Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. Any payment due under section 114(f)(1)(D) shall not be due until the due date of the first royalty payments for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions that are determined, after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, by the Copyright Royalty Judges. ``(iv) The royalty rates specified in clause (i) shall not be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in determining royalty rates in a proceeding under chapter 8, or in any other administrative, judicial, or other Federal Government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of sound recordings, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements.''. ( b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on economic, competitive, and programming information presented by the parties, including whether use of the station's service may substitute for or may promote the sales of phonorecords or otherwise may interfere with or may enhance the sound recording copyright owner's other streams of revenue from the copyright owner's sound recordings.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) A proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine royalty rates and terms for nonsubscription broadcast transmissions, to be effective for the period beginning on such date of enactment, and ending on December 31, 2028. ``(iv) The royalty rates specified in clause (i) shall not be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in determining royalty rates in a proceeding under chapter 8, or in any other administrative, judicial, or other Federal Government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of sound recordings, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements.''. ( b) Technical Correction.--Section 118(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 397 of title 47'' and inserting ``section 397 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 397)''.

H.R.1262

Transportation and Public Works

Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the FAA Task Force on NOTAM (notice to airmen required by international or domestic law) Improvement. Specifically, the task force must (1) review existing methods for presenting NOTAMs and flight operations information to pilots; (2) review regulations and policies relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluate and determine best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (4) provide recommendations to improve the presentation of NOTAM information; and (5) report to Congress on its reviews and evaluations. The task force must terminate on the later of the date it submits its report or 18 months after its establishment.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, 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 ``Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FAA TASK FORCE ON NOTAM IMPROVEMENT. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a task force to be known as the FAA Task Force on NOTAM Improvement (in this section referred to as the ``Task Force''). (b) Composition.--The Task Force shall consist of members appointed by the Administrator, including at least one member of each of the following: (1) Air carrier representatives. (2) Labor union representatives of airline pilots. (3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. (4) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA aeronautical information specialists. (5) General and business aviation representatives. (6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. (7) Human factors experts. (c) Duties.--The duties of the Task Force shall include-- (1) reviewing existing methods for presenting NOTAMs and flight operations information to pilots; (2) reviewing regulations and policies relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluating and determining best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; and (4) providing recommendations for-- (A) improving the presentation of NOTAM information in a manner that prioritizes or highlights the most important information, and optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (B) ways to ensure that NOTAMs are complete, accurate, and contain the proper information; (C) any best practices that the FAA should consider to improve the accuracy and understandability of NOTAMs and the display of flight operations information; and (D) ways to work with air carriers, other airspace users, and aviation service providers to implement solutions that are aligned with the recommendations under this paragraph. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the establishment of the Task Force, the Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report detailing-- (1) the results of the reviews and evaluations of the Task Force under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c); (2) the best practices identified and recommendations provided by the Task Force under subsection (c)(4); (3) any recommendations of the Task Force for additional regulatory or policy actions to improve the presentation of NOTAMs; and (4) the degree to which implementing the recommendations of the Task Force described under paragraph (2) will address National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendation A- 18-024. (e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Task Force. (f) Sunset.--The Task Force shall terminate on the later of-- (1) the date on which the Task Force submits the report required under subsection (d); or (2) the date that is 18 months after the date on which the Task Force is established under subsection (a). (g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) FAA.--The term ``FAA'' means the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes.

Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021 Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021 Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021 Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021

Rep. Stauber, Pete

R

MN

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the FAA Task Force on NOTAM (notice to airmen required by international or domestic law) Improvement. Specifically, the task force must (1) review existing methods for presenting NOTAMs and flight operations information to pilots; (2) review regulations and policies relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluate and determine best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (4) provide recommendations to improve the presentation of NOTAM information; and (5) report to Congress on its reviews and evaluations. The task force must terminate on the later of the date it submits its report or 18 months after its establishment.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, 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 ``Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FAA TASK FORCE ON NOTAM IMPROVEMENT. (b) Composition.--The Task Force shall consist of members appointed by the Administrator, including at least one member of each of the following: (1) Air carrier representatives. (2) Labor union representatives of airline pilots. (4) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA aeronautical information specialists. (5) General and business aviation representatives. (6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. (7) Human factors experts. (c) Duties.--The duties of the Task Force shall include-- (1) reviewing existing methods for presenting NOTAMs and flight operations information to pilots; (2) reviewing regulations and policies relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluating and determining best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; and (4) providing recommendations for-- (A) improving the presentation of NOTAM information in a manner that prioritizes or highlights the most important information, and optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (B) ways to ensure that NOTAMs are complete, accurate, and contain the proper information; (C) any best practices that the FAA should consider to improve the accuracy and understandability of NOTAMs and the display of flight operations information; and (D) ways to work with air carriers, other airspace users, and aviation service providers to implement solutions that are aligned with the recommendations under this paragraph. (e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Task Force. (f) Sunset.--The Task Force shall terminate on the later of-- (1) the date on which the Task Force submits the report required under subsection (d); or (2) the date that is 18 months after the date on which the Task Force is established under subsection (a). (g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) FAA.--The term ``FAA'' means the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

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 ``Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FAA TASK FORCE ON NOTAM IMPROVEMENT. (2) Labor union representatives of airline pilots. (4) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA aeronautical information specialists. (5) General and business aviation representatives. (6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. (7) Human factors experts. (c) Duties.--The duties of the Task Force shall include-- (1) reviewing existing methods for presenting NOTAMs and flight operations information to pilots; (2) reviewing regulations and policies relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluating and determining best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; and (4) providing recommendations for-- (A) improving the presentation of NOTAM information in a manner that prioritizes or highlights the most important information, and optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (B) ways to ensure that NOTAMs are complete, accurate, and contain the proper information; (C) any best practices that the FAA should consider to improve the accuracy and understandability of NOTAMs and the display of flight operations information; and (D) ways to work with air carriers, other airspace users, and aviation service providers to implement solutions that are aligned with the recommendations under this paragraph. (e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Task Force. (f) Sunset.--The Task Force shall terminate on the later of-- (1) the date on which the Task Force submits the report required under subsection (d); or (2) the date that is 18 months after the date on which the Task Force is established under subsection (a). (g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) FAA.--The term ``FAA'' means the Federal Aviation Administration. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, 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 ``Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FAA TASK FORCE ON NOTAM IMPROVEMENT. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a task force to be known as the FAA Task Force on NOTAM Improvement (in this section referred to as the ``Task Force''). (b) Composition.--The Task Force shall consist of members appointed by the Administrator, including at least one member of each of the following: (1) Air carrier representatives. (2) Labor union representatives of airline pilots. (3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. (4) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA aeronautical information specialists. (5) General and business aviation representatives. (6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. (7) Human factors experts. (c) Duties.--The duties of the Task Force shall include-- (1) reviewing existing methods for presenting NOTAMs and flight operations information to pilots; (2) reviewing regulations and policies relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluating and determining best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; and (4) providing recommendations for-- (A) improving the presentation of NOTAM information in a manner that prioritizes or highlights the most important information, and optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (B) ways to ensure that NOTAMs are complete, accurate, and contain the proper information; (C) any best practices that the FAA should consider to improve the accuracy and understandability of NOTAMs and the display of flight operations information; and (D) ways to work with air carriers, other airspace users, and aviation service providers to implement solutions that are aligned with the recommendations under this paragraph. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the establishment of the Task Force, the Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report detailing-- (1) the results of the reviews and evaluations of the Task Force under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c); (2) the best practices identified and recommendations provided by the Task Force under subsection (c)(4); (3) any recommendations of the Task Force for additional regulatory or policy actions to improve the presentation of NOTAMs; and (4) the degree to which implementing the recommendations of the Task Force described under paragraph (2) will address National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendation A- 18-024. (e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Task Force. (f) Sunset.--The Task Force shall terminate on the later of-- (1) the date on which the Task Force submits the report required under subsection (d); or (2) the date that is 18 months after the date on which the Task Force is established under subsection (a). (g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) FAA.--The term ``FAA'' means the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, 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 ``Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FAA TASK FORCE ON NOTAM IMPROVEMENT. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a task force to be known as the FAA Task Force on NOTAM Improvement (in this section referred to as the ``Task Force''). (b) Composition.--The Task Force shall consist of members appointed by the Administrator, including at least one member of each of the following: (1) Air carrier representatives. (2) Labor union representatives of airline pilots. (3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. (4) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA aeronautical information specialists. (5) General and business aviation representatives. (6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. (7) Human factors experts. (c) Duties.--The duties of the Task Force shall include-- (1) reviewing existing methods for presenting NOTAMs and flight operations information to pilots; (2) reviewing regulations and policies relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluating and determining best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; and (4) providing recommendations for-- (A) improving the presentation of NOTAM information in a manner that prioritizes or highlights the most important information, and optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (B) ways to ensure that NOTAMs are complete, accurate, and contain the proper information; (C) any best practices that the FAA should consider to improve the accuracy and understandability of NOTAMs and the display of flight operations information; and (D) ways to work with air carriers, other airspace users, and aviation service providers to implement solutions that are aligned with the recommendations under this paragraph. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the establishment of the Task Force, the Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report detailing-- (1) the results of the reviews and evaluations of the Task Force under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c); (2) the best practices identified and recommendations provided by the Task Force under subsection (c)(4); (3) any recommendations of the Task Force for additional regulatory or policy actions to improve the presentation of NOTAMs; and (4) the degree to which implementing the recommendations of the Task Force described under paragraph (2) will address National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendation A- 18-024. (e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Task Force. (f) Sunset.--The Task Force shall terminate on the later of-- (1) the date on which the Task Force submits the report required under subsection (d); or (2) the date that is 18 months after the date on which the Task Force is established under subsection (a). (g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) FAA.--The term ``FAA'' means the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). ( (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 5) General and business aviation representatives. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 5) General and business aviation representatives. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). ( (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 5) General and business aviation representatives. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). ( (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 5) General and business aviation representatives. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). ( (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 5) General and business aviation representatives. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''.

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices to airmen, and for other purposes. 3) Labor union certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, to represent FAA air traffic control specialists assigned to the U.S. NOTAM Office. ( 6) Aviation safety experts with knowledge of NOTAMs. ( e) Applicable Law.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) g) Authority.--The Administrator shall have the authority to carry out the recommendations of the Task Force detailed in the report required under subsection (d). ( (2) NOTAM.--The term ``NOTAM'' means notices to airmen required by international or domestic regulation or law, as described in the order issued by the FAA on December 11, 2018, titled ``Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)''. Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.

H.R.2151

Armed Forces and National Security

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify members of the Armed Forces in health care occupations who are separating from the Armed Forces. The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 ``Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH A HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DURING SEPARATION FROM THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Identification.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall identify members of the Armed Forces in a health care occupation during the separation of such members from the Armed Forces. (b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. (2) Timing.--Any referral of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be made not earlier than one year before the separation of the member from the Armed Forces. (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (d) Reports.--Not later than each of one year and two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the efficacy of the identification and referral of separating members of the Armed Forces under this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code. <all>

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

Rep. Latta, Robert E.

R

OH

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify members of the Armed Forces in health care occupations who are separating from the Armed Forces. The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 ``Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH A HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DURING SEPARATION FROM THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Identification.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall identify members of the Armed Forces in a health care occupation during the separation of such members from the Armed Forces. (b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. (2) Timing.--Any referral of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be made not earlier than one year before the separation of the member from the Armed Forces. (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (d) Reports.--Not later than each of one year and two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the efficacy of the identification and referral of separating members of the Armed Forces under this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code. <all>

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 ``Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH A HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DURING SEPARATION FROM THE ARMED FORCES. (b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. (2) Timing.--Any referral of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be made not earlier than one year before the separation of the member from the Armed Forces. (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (d) Reports.--Not later than each of one year and two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the efficacy of the identification and referral of separating members of the Armed Forces under this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 ``Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH A HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DURING SEPARATION FROM THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Identification.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall identify members of the Armed Forces in a health care occupation during the separation of such members from the Armed Forces. (b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. (2) Timing.--Any referral of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be made not earlier than one year before the separation of the member from the Armed Forces. (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (d) Reports.--Not later than each of one year and two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the efficacy of the identification and referral of separating members of the Armed Forces under this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code. <all>

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 ``Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH A HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DURING SEPARATION FROM THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Identification.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall identify members of the Armed Forces in a health care occupation during the separation of such members from the Armed Forces. (b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. (2) Timing.--Any referral of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be made not earlier than one year before the separation of the member from the Armed Forces. (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (d) Reports.--Not later than each of one year and two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the efficacy of the identification and referral of separating members of the Armed Forces under this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code. <all>

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Referral of Interested Individuals.-- (1) In general.--If a member of the Armed Forces identified under subsection (a) expresses an interest in working in a health care occupation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall refer the member to a recruiter of the Department for consideration of open positions in the specialty and geography of interest of the member. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Any identification of a member of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) or referral of such member under subsection (b) shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment of such member with the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Health care occupation.--The term ``health care occupation'' means an occupation for which an individual may be appointed for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code.

H.R.1149

Science, Technology, Communications

Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act or the CONNECT Act This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision thereof from providing or selling broadband internet access service. Such provision or sale may continue if there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition in a particular area.

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act'' or the ``CONNECT Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON GOVERNMENT OWNED BROADBAND NETWORKS. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b)(1) and (c), a State or political subdivision thereof may not provide or offer for sale to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a commercial provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. (b) Transitional Rule.--Any State or political subdivision thereof providing or offering for sale, either to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, before the date of the enactment of this section-- (1) notwithstanding subsection (a), may continue to provide or offer for sale such service if the Commission finds there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition for that service in a particular area; (2) shall notify each subscriber of the State or political subdivision if a commercial provider of retail broadband internet access enters the market; and (3) may not construct or extend facilities used to deliver broadband internet access service beyond the geographic area in which the State or political subdivision thereof lawfully operates. (c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. (d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. (2) Public safety.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from providing broadband facilities or services for 9-1-1, enhanced 9-1-1 service, or Next Generation 9-1-1. (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. (2) Broadband internet access service.--The term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given that term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (3) Commonly accepted standards.--The term ``commonly accepted standards'' means-- (A) the technical standards followed by the communications industry for network, device, and Internet Protocol connectivity, including standards developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, the Internet Engineering Taskforce, and the International Telecommunications Union; and (B) standards that are accredited by a recognized authority such as the American National Standards Institute. (4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. (B) Dispatch appropriate emergency response providers. (C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (D) Analyze any communications received from emergency response providers. (E) Support incident command functions. (5) Emergency response provider.--The term ``emergency response provider''-- (A) has the meaning given that term under section 2 of the Homeland Security Act (47 U.S.C. 101); and (B) includes Federal, State, and local governmental and nongovernmental emergency public safety, fire, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities. (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (8) Next generation 9-1-1.--The term ``Next Generation 9-1- 1'' means an interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based system that-- (A) employs commonly accepted standards; (B) enables the appropriate emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; (C) acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; and (D) supports sharing information related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Telecommunications provider.--The term ``telecommunications provider'' means an eligible telecommunications carrier as designated under section 214(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 214(e)(2)). <all>

Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.

CONNECT Act Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act

Rep. Long, Billy

R

MO

This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision thereof from providing or selling broadband internet access service. Such provision or sale may continue if there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition in a particular area.

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act'' or the ``CONNECT Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON GOVERNMENT OWNED BROADBAND NETWORKS. (c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. (d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. (3) Commonly accepted standards.--The term ``commonly accepted standards'' means-- (A) the technical standards followed by the communications industry for network, device, and Internet Protocol connectivity, including standards developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, the Internet Engineering Taskforce, and the International Telecommunications Union; and (B) standards that are accredited by a recognized authority such as the American National Standards Institute. (C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (D) Analyze any communications received from emergency response providers. (E) Support incident command functions. 101); and (B) includes Federal, State, and local governmental and nongovernmental emergency public safety, fire, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities. (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Telecommunications provider.--The term ``telecommunications provider'' means an eligible telecommunications carrier as designated under section 214(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act'' or the ``CONNECT Act''. SEC. 2. (c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. (d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. (3) Commonly accepted standards.--The term ``commonly accepted standards'' means-- (A) the technical standards followed by the communications industry for network, device, and Internet Protocol connectivity, including standards developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, the Internet Engineering Taskforce, and the International Telecommunications Union; and (B) standards that are accredited by a recognized authority such as the American National Standards Institute. (C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (E) Support incident command functions. 101); and (B) includes Federal, State, and local governmental and nongovernmental emergency public safety, fire, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Telecommunications provider.--The term ``telecommunications provider'' means an eligible telecommunications carrier as designated under section 214(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act'' or the ``CONNECT Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON GOVERNMENT OWNED BROADBAND NETWORKS. (b) Transitional Rule.--Any State or political subdivision thereof providing or offering for sale, either to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, before the date of the enactment of this section-- (1) notwithstanding subsection (a), may continue to provide or offer for sale such service if the Commission finds there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition for that service in a particular area; (2) shall notify each subscriber of the State or political subdivision if a commercial provider of retail broadband internet access enters the market; and (3) may not construct or extend facilities used to deliver broadband internet access service beyond the geographic area in which the State or political subdivision thereof lawfully operates. (c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. (d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. (2) Broadband internet access service.--The term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given that term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (3) Commonly accepted standards.--The term ``commonly accepted standards'' means-- (A) the technical standards followed by the communications industry for network, device, and Internet Protocol connectivity, including standards developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, the Internet Engineering Taskforce, and the International Telecommunications Union; and (B) standards that are accredited by a recognized authority such as the American National Standards Institute. (B) Dispatch appropriate emergency response providers. (C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (D) Analyze any communications received from emergency response providers. (E) Support incident command functions. 101); and (B) includes Federal, State, and local governmental and nongovernmental emergency public safety, fire, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities. (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Telecommunications provider.--The term ``telecommunications provider'' means an eligible telecommunications carrier as designated under section 214(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act'' or the ``CONNECT Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON GOVERNMENT OWNED BROADBAND NETWORKS. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b)(1) and (c), a State or political subdivision thereof may not provide or offer for sale to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a commercial provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. (b) Transitional Rule.--Any State or political subdivision thereof providing or offering for sale, either to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, before the date of the enactment of this section-- (1) notwithstanding subsection (a), may continue to provide or offer for sale such service if the Commission finds there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition for that service in a particular area; (2) shall notify each subscriber of the State or political subdivision if a commercial provider of retail broadband internet access enters the market; and (3) may not construct or extend facilities used to deliver broadband internet access service beyond the geographic area in which the State or political subdivision thereof lawfully operates. (c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. (d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. (2) Broadband internet access service.--The term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given that term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (3) Commonly accepted standards.--The term ``commonly accepted standards'' means-- (A) the technical standards followed by the communications industry for network, device, and Internet Protocol connectivity, including standards developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, the Internet Engineering Taskforce, and the International Telecommunications Union; and (B) standards that are accredited by a recognized authority such as the American National Standards Institute. (4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. (B) Dispatch appropriate emergency response providers. (C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (D) Analyze any communications received from emergency response providers. (E) Support incident command functions. (5) Emergency response provider.--The term ``emergency response provider''-- (A) has the meaning given that term under section 2 of the Homeland Security Act (47 U.S.C. 101); and (B) includes Federal, State, and local governmental and nongovernmental emergency public safety, fire, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities. (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (8) Next generation 9-1-1.--The term ``Next Generation 9-1- 1'' means an interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based system that-- (A) employs commonly accepted standards; (B) enables the appropriate emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; (C) acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; and (D) supports sharing information related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (9) State.--The term ``State'' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Telecommunications provider.--The term ``telecommunications provider'' means an eligible telecommunications carrier as designated under section 214(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 214(e)(2)).

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b)(1) and (c), a State or political subdivision thereof may not provide or offer for sale to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a commercial provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. ( d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. ( (4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. ( (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. ( 8) Next generation 9-1-1.--The term ``Next Generation 9-1- 1'' means an interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based system that-- (A) employs commonly accepted standards; (B) enables the appropriate emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; (C) acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; and (D) supports sharing information related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( 4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). ( 7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( 4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). ( 7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b)(1) and (c), a State or political subdivision thereof may not provide or offer for sale to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a commercial provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. ( d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. ( (4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. ( (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. ( 8) Next generation 9-1-1.--The term ``Next Generation 9-1- 1'' means an interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based system that-- (A) employs commonly accepted standards; (B) enables the appropriate emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; (C) acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; and (D) supports sharing information related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( 4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). ( 7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b)(1) and (c), a State or political subdivision thereof may not provide or offer for sale to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a commercial provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. ( d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. ( (4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. ( (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. ( 8) Next generation 9-1-1.--The term ``Next Generation 9-1- 1'' means an interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based system that-- (A) employs commonly accepted standards; (B) enables the appropriate emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; (C) acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; and (D) supports sharing information related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( 4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). ( 7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b)(1) and (c), a State or political subdivision thereof may not provide or offer for sale to the public, a telecommunications provider, or to a commercial provider of broadband internet access service, retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section does not apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority. ( d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. ( (4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( C) Transfer or exchange 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. ( (7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. ( 8) Next generation 9-1-1.--The term ``Next Generation 9-1- 1'' means an interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based system that-- (A) employs commonly accepted standards; (B) enables the appropriate emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; (C) acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; and (D) supports sharing information related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. d) Rules of Construction.-- (1) In general.--This section may not be construed to restrict a State or political subdivision thereof, from allowing the nondiscriminatory use of its rights-of-way, including access to utility poles, conduits, ducts, or similar support structures used for the deployment of facilities necessary to deliver broadband internet access service. ( (e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( 4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( (6) Enhanced 9-1-1 service.--The term ``enhanced 9-1-1 service'' has the meaning given that term in section 7(10) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b(10)). ( 7) Interoperable.--The term ``interoperable'' means the capability of emergency communications centers to receive 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data such as location information and callback numbers from the public, then process and share the 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and related data with other emergency communications centers and emergency response providers, regardless of jurisdiction, equipment, device, software, service provider, or other relevant factors, and without the need for proprietary interfaces. (

To prohibit a State or political subdivision thereof from providing or offering for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service, and for other purposes. e) Limitation of Commission Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of law, including section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 706), the Commission may not pre-empt State laws to permit a State or political subdivision thereof to provide or offer for sale to the public retail or wholesale broadband internet access service. ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance.--The term ``9- 1-1 request for emergency assistance'' means a communication, such as voice, text, picture, multimedia, or any other type of data that is sent to an emergency communications center for the purpose of requesting emergency assistance. ( ( 4) Emergency communications center.--The term ``emergency communications center'' means a facility that is designated to receive a 9-1-1 request for emergency assistance and perform one or more of the following functions: (A) Process and analyze 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance and other gathered information. ( ( 8) Next generation 9-1-1.--The term ``Next Generation 9-1- 1'' means an interoperable, secure, Internet Protocol-based system that-- (A) employs commonly accepted standards; (B) enables the appropriate emergency communications centers to receive, process, and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; (C) acquires and integrates additional information useful to handling 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance; and (D) supports sharing information related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance among emergency communications centers and emergency response providers. (

S.3702

Armed Forces and National Security

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 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 ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since the colonial era, African Americans have served the United States in times of war. (2) During the Civil War, approximately 200,000 African- American men served in the Union Army and 19,000 African- American men served in the Union Navy. (3) During the Civil War, African-American women were not allowed to formally enlist as soldiers or sailors, though they served as nurses, cooks, spies, and scouts for the Union Army and the Union Navy. (4) While African-American men served in the Navy since its establishment, there was resistance to enlisting them to take up arms for the Union Army at the start of the Civil War. (5) As the Civil War dragged on, President Lincoln broke from the previous policy of his administration and determined that liberating enslaved persons ``was a military necessity absolutely essential for the salvation of the Union''. (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 589; chapter 195) and the Act of July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Military Act of 1862'') (12 Stat. 597; chapter 201) were the first official authorizations to employ African Americans in the Union Army. (7) It was not until January 1, 1863, the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, that the Union Army was ordered to receive African-American men. (8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. ``Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters, `U.S.', let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on [E]arth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship.'', wrote Douglass. (10) African-American sailors constituted a significant segment of the Union Navy, making up 20 percent of the total enlisted force of the Navy. (11) Although there were rank restrictions on African Americans in the Navy before the Civil War, this policy changed after the establishment of the USCT, when the Union Navy started to compete with the Union Army for enlistment of African Americans. (12) Yet, in practice, most African Americans could not advance beyond lowest ranks of ``boy'' and ``landsman.'' (13) African-American soldiers and sailors served with distinction, honor, and bravery amid racial discrimination and adverse circumstances, including the risk of enslavement and torture if captured. (14) Eighteen members of the USCT and 8 African-American sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor in the United States for bravery in combat. (15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. (16) Public Law No. 102-412 (106 Stat. 2104) authorized the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War. (17) This memorial, featuring a bronze statue of USCT soldiers, an African-American sailor and family, is surrounded by the Wall of Honor, which lists the names of the members of the USCT. (18) The African-American Civil War Museum is located in the District of Columbia. (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, collectively, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the United States Colored Troops. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the cost of the medals struck under this Act. (b) Proceeds of Sale.--Amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals under section 4 shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. <all>

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service.

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 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 ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. FINDINGS. (2) During the Civil War, approximately 200,000 African- American men served in the Union Army and 19,000 African- American men served in the Union Navy. (5) As the Civil War dragged on, President Lincoln broke from the previous policy of his administration and determined that liberating enslaved persons ``was a military necessity absolutely essential for the salvation of the Union''. 589; chapter 195) and the Act of July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Military Act of 1862'') (12 Stat. (7) It was not until January 1, 1863, the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, that the Union Army was ordered to receive African-American men. (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. ``Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters, `U.S.', let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on [E]arth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship. '', wrote Douglass. (12) Yet, in practice, most African Americans could not advance beyond lowest ranks of ``boy'' and ``landsman.'' (13) African-American soldiers and sailors served with distinction, honor, and bravery amid racial discrimination and adverse circumstances, including the risk of enslavement and torture if captured. (16) Public Law No. 102-412 (106 Stat. 2104) authorized the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War. (17) This memorial, featuring a bronze statue of USCT soldiers, an African-American sailor and family, is surrounded by the Wall of Honor, which lists the names of the members of the USCT. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. 5. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 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 ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. FINDINGS. (2) During the Civil War, approximately 200,000 African- American men served in the Union Army and 19,000 African- American men served in the Union Navy. 589; chapter 195) and the Act of July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Military Act of 1862'') (12 Stat. (7) It was not until January 1, 1863, the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, that the Union Army was ordered to receive African-American men. ``Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters, `U.S.', let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on [E]arth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship. '', wrote Douglass. (16) Public Law No. (17) This memorial, featuring a bronze statue of USCT soldiers, an African-American sailor and family, is surrounded by the Wall of Honor, which lists the names of the members of the USCT. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. 5. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 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 ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since the colonial era, African Americans have served the United States in times of war. (2) During the Civil War, approximately 200,000 African- American men served in the Union Army and 19,000 African- American men served in the Union Navy. (5) As the Civil War dragged on, President Lincoln broke from the previous policy of his administration and determined that liberating enslaved persons ``was a military necessity absolutely essential for the salvation of the Union''. (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 589; chapter 195) and the Act of July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Military Act of 1862'') (12 Stat. 597; chapter 201) were the first official authorizations to employ African Americans in the Union Army. (7) It was not until January 1, 1863, the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, that the Union Army was ordered to receive African-American men. (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. ``Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters, `U.S.', let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on [E]arth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship. '', wrote Douglass. (10) African-American sailors constituted a significant segment of the Union Navy, making up 20 percent of the total enlisted force of the Navy. (12) Yet, in practice, most African Americans could not advance beyond lowest ranks of ``boy'' and ``landsman.'' (13) African-American soldiers and sailors served with distinction, honor, and bravery amid racial discrimination and adverse circumstances, including the risk of enslavement and torture if captured. (15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. (16) Public Law No. 102-412 (106 Stat. 2104) authorized the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War. (17) This memorial, featuring a bronze statue of USCT soldiers, an African-American sailor and family, is surrounded by the Wall of Honor, which lists the names of the members of the USCT. (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the United States Colored Troops. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 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 ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since the colonial era, African Americans have served the United States in times of war. (2) During the Civil War, approximately 200,000 African- American men served in the Union Army and 19,000 African- American men served in the Union Navy. (3) During the Civil War, African-American women were not allowed to formally enlist as soldiers or sailors, though they served as nurses, cooks, spies, and scouts for the Union Army and the Union Navy. (5) As the Civil War dragged on, President Lincoln broke from the previous policy of his administration and determined that liberating enslaved persons ``was a military necessity absolutely essential for the salvation of the Union''. (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 589; chapter 195) and the Act of July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Military Act of 1862'') (12 Stat. 597; chapter 201) were the first official authorizations to employ African Americans in the Union Army. (7) It was not until January 1, 1863, the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln, that the Union Army was ordered to receive African-American men. (8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. ``Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters, `U.S.', let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on [E]arth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship. '', wrote Douglass. (10) African-American sailors constituted a significant segment of the Union Navy, making up 20 percent of the total enlisted force of the Navy. (11) Although there were rank restrictions on African Americans in the Navy before the Civil War, this policy changed after the establishment of the USCT, when the Union Navy started to compete with the Union Army for enlistment of African Americans. (12) Yet, in practice, most African Americans could not advance beyond lowest ranks of ``boy'' and ``landsman.'' (13) African-American soldiers and sailors served with distinction, honor, and bravery amid racial discrimination and adverse circumstances, including the risk of enslavement and torture if captured. (14) Eighteen members of the USCT and 8 African-American sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor in the United States for bravery in combat. (15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. (16) Public Law No. 102-412 (106 Stat. 2104) authorized the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War. (17) This memorial, featuring a bronze statue of USCT soldiers, an African-American sailor and family, is surrounded by the Wall of Honor, which lists the names of the members of the USCT. (18) The African-American Civil War Museum is located in the District of Columbia. (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the United States Colored Troops. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the cost of the medals struck under this Act.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 4) While African-American men served in the Navy since its establishment, there was resistance to enlisting them to take up arms for the Union Army at the start of the Civil War. ( (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). ( (11) Although there were rank restrictions on African Americans in the Navy before the Civil War, this policy changed after the establishment of the USCT, when the Union Navy started to compete with the Union Army for enlistment of African Americans. ( 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. This Act may be cited as the ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, collectively, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. This Act may be cited as the ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, collectively, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 4) While African-American men served in the Navy since its establishment, there was resistance to enlisting them to take up arms for the Union Army at the start of the Civil War. ( (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). ( (11) Although there were rank restrictions on African Americans in the Navy before the Civil War, this policy changed after the establishment of the USCT, when the Union Navy started to compete with the Union Army for enlistment of African Americans. ( 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. This Act may be cited as the ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, collectively, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 4) While African-American men served in the Navy since its establishment, there was resistance to enlisting them to take up arms for the Union Army at the start of the Civil War. ( (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). ( (11) Although there were rank restrictions on African Americans in the Navy before the Civil War, this policy changed after the establishment of the USCT, when the Union Navy started to compete with the Union Army for enlistment of African Americans. ( 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. This Act may be cited as the ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, collectively, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 4) While African-American men served in the Navy since its establishment, there was resistance to enlisting them to take up arms for the Union Army at the start of the Civil War. ( (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). ( (11) Although there were rank restrictions on African Americans in the Navy before the Civil War, this policy changed after the establishment of the USCT, when the Union Navy started to compete with the Union Army for enlistment of African Americans. ( 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. This Act may be cited as the ``United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). (9) Leaders such as Frederick Douglass encouraged African Americans to enlist to advance the cause of citizenship. 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, collectively, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service. 4) While African-American men served in the Navy since its establishment, there was resistance to enlisting them to take up arms for the Union Army at the start of the Civil War. ( (6) The Act entitled ``An Act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes'', approved July 17, 1862 (commonly known as the ``Second Confiscation Act'') (12 Stat. 8) On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order Number 143, which established the Bureau of Colored Troops for the recruitment and organization of regiments of the Union Army composed of African-American men, called the United States Colored Troops (referred to in this section as ``USCT''). ( (11) Although there were rank restrictions on African Americans in the Navy before the Civil War, this policy changed after the establishment of the USCT, when the Union Navy started to compete with the Union Army for enlistment of African Americans. ( 15) For generations after the Civil War, the contributions of African Americans in the Civil War were excluded from historical memory. ( (19) Patriots and heroes who rose in service to a Nation that would not fully recognize them, the African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War deserve our recognition for their contributions to the grant of emancipation and citizenship for nearly 4,000,000 enslaved people and the preservation of the Union. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

H.R.370

Emergency Management

Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021 This bill makes numerous changes to the quadrennial homeland security reviews. The quadrennial homeland security review is the Department of Homeland Security's capstone strategy document, which offers recommendations on long-term strategy and priorities for homeland security. Specifically, the changes are related to consultation, prioritization, resources required, deadlines, and documentation.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, 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 ``Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW. (a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 347) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: ``(C) representatives from appropriate advisory committees established pursuant to section 871, including the Homeland Security Advisory Council and the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, or otherwise established, including the Aviation Security Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 44946 of title 49, United States Code; and''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``based on the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B)''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by inserting ``, to the extent practicable,'' after ``describe''; and (ii) by striking ``budget plan'' and inserting ``resources required''; (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by inserting ``, to the extent practicable,'' after ``identify''; (ii) by striking ``budget plan required to provide sufficient resources to successfully'' and inserting ``resources required to''; and (iii) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following: ``, including any resources identified from redundant, wasteful, or unnecessary capabilities or capacities that may be redirected to better support other existing capabilities or capacities, as the case may be; and''; (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (E) by striking paragraph (6); (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``December 31 of the year'' and inserting ``60 days after the date of the submission of the President's budget for the fiscal year after the fiscal year''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``description of the threats to'' and inserting ``risk assessment of''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, as required under subsection (b)(2)'' before the semicolon at the end; (iii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a description''; and (II) by striking ``budget plan'' and inserting ``resources required''; (iv) in subparagraph (F)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a discussion''; and (II) by striking ``the status of''; (v) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a discussion''; (II) by striking ``the status of''; (III) by inserting ``and risks'' before ``to national homeland''; and (IV) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (vi) by striking subparagraph (H); and (vii) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (H); (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Documentation.--The Secretary shall retain and, upon request, provide to Congress the following documentation regarding each quadrennial homeland security review: ``(A) Records regarding the consultation carried out pursuant to subsection (a)(3), including the following: ``(i) All written communications, including communications sent out by the Secretary and feedback submitted to the Secretary through technology, online communications tools, in- person discussions, and the interagency process. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. ``(B) Information regarding the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B), including the following: ``(i) The risk model utilized to generate such risk assessment. ``(ii) Information, including data used in the risk model, utilized to generate such risk assessment. ``(iii) Sources of information, including other risk assessments, utilized to generate such risk assessment. ``(iv) Information on assumptions, weighing factors, and subjective judgments utilized to generate such risk assessment, together with information on the rationale or basis thereof.''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: ``(d) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the submission of each report required under subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate information on the degree to which the findings and recommendations developed in the quadrennial homeland security review that is the subject of such report were integrated into the acquisition strategy and expenditure plans for the Department.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021. Calendar No. 581 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 370 [Report No. 117-231] _______________________________________________________________________

Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes.

Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie

D

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This bill makes numerous changes to the quadrennial homeland security reviews. The quadrennial homeland security review is the Department of Homeland Security's capstone strategy document, which offers recommendations on long-term strategy and priorities for homeland security. Specifically, the changes are related to consultation, prioritization, resources required, deadlines, and documentation.

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW. ``(B) Information regarding the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B), including the following: ``(i) The risk model utilized to generate such risk assessment.

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW. ``(B) Information regarding the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B), including the following: ``(i) The risk model utilized to generate such risk assessment.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, 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 ``Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021''. SEC. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW. (a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 347) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: ``(C) representatives from appropriate advisory committees established pursuant to section 871, including the Homeland Security Advisory Council and the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, or otherwise established, including the Aviation Security Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 44946 of title 49, United States Code; and''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``based on the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B)''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by inserting ``, to the extent practicable,'' after ``describe''; and (ii) by striking ``budget plan'' and inserting ``resources required''; (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by inserting ``, to the extent practicable,'' after ``identify''; (ii) by striking ``budget plan required to provide sufficient resources to successfully'' and inserting ``resources required to''; and (iii) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following: ``, including any resources identified from redundant, wasteful, or unnecessary capabilities or capacities that may be redirected to better support other existing capabilities or capacities, as the case may be; and''; (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (E) by striking paragraph (6); (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``December 31 of the year'' and inserting ``60 days after the date of the submission of the President's budget for the fiscal year after the fiscal year''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``description of the threats to'' and inserting ``risk assessment of''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, as required under subsection (b)(2)'' before the semicolon at the end; (iii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a description''; and (II) by striking ``budget plan'' and inserting ``resources required''; (iv) in subparagraph (F)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a discussion''; and (II) by striking ``the status of''; (v) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a discussion''; (II) by striking ``the status of''; (III) by inserting ``and risks'' before ``to national homeland''; and (IV) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (vi) by striking subparagraph (H); and (vii) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (H); (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Documentation.--The Secretary shall retain and, upon request, provide to Congress the following documentation regarding each quadrennial homeland security review: ``(A) Records regarding the consultation carried out pursuant to subsection (a)(3), including the following: ``(i) All written communications, including communications sent out by the Secretary and feedback submitted to the Secretary through technology, online communications tools, in- person discussions, and the interagency process. ``(B) Information regarding the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B), including the following: ``(i) The risk model utilized to generate such risk assessment. ``(iv) Information on assumptions, weighing factors, and subjective judgments utilized to generate such risk assessment, together with information on the rationale or basis thereof. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021. Calendar No. 581 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 370 [Report No. 117-231] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, 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 ``Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW. (a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 347) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: ``(C) representatives from appropriate advisory committees established pursuant to section 871, including the Homeland Security Advisory Council and the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, or otherwise established, including the Aviation Security Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 44946 of title 49, United States Code; and''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``based on the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B)''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by inserting ``, to the extent practicable,'' after ``describe''; and (ii) by striking ``budget plan'' and inserting ``resources required''; (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by inserting ``, to the extent practicable,'' after ``identify''; (ii) by striking ``budget plan required to provide sufficient resources to successfully'' and inserting ``resources required to''; and (iii) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following: ``, including any resources identified from redundant, wasteful, or unnecessary capabilities or capacities that may be redirected to better support other existing capabilities or capacities, as the case may be; and''; (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (E) by striking paragraph (6); (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``December 31 of the year'' and inserting ``60 days after the date of the submission of the President's budget for the fiscal year after the fiscal year''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``description of the threats to'' and inserting ``risk assessment of''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, as required under subsection (b)(2)'' before the semicolon at the end; (iii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a description''; and (II) by striking ``budget plan'' and inserting ``resources required''; (iv) in subparagraph (F)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a discussion''; and (II) by striking ``the status of''; (v) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``to the extent practicable,'' before ``a discussion''; (II) by striking ``the status of''; (III) by inserting ``and risks'' before ``to national homeland''; and (IV) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (vi) by striking subparagraph (H); and (vii) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (H); (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Documentation.--The Secretary shall retain and, upon request, provide to Congress the following documentation regarding each quadrennial homeland security review: ``(A) Records regarding the consultation carried out pursuant to subsection (a)(3), including the following: ``(i) All written communications, including communications sent out by the Secretary and feedback submitted to the Secretary through technology, online communications tools, in- person discussions, and the interagency process. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. ``(B) Information regarding the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B), including the following: ``(i) The risk model utilized to generate such risk assessment. ``(ii) Information, including data used in the risk model, utilized to generate such risk assessment. ``(iii) Sources of information, including other risk assessments, utilized to generate such risk assessment. ``(iv) Information on assumptions, weighing factors, and subjective judgments utilized to generate such risk assessment, together with information on the rationale or basis thereof.''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: ``(d) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the submission of each report required under subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate information on the degree to which the findings and recommendations developed in the quadrennial homeland security review that is the subject of such report were integrated into the acquisition strategy and expenditure plans for the Department.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021. Calendar No. 581 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 370 [Report No. 117-231] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ``(ii) Information on how feedback received by the Secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after December 31, 2021.

H.R.2527

Agriculture and Food

Food Recovery Transportation Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to award grants to public food service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities for activities related to food recovery.

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. 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 ``Food Recovery Transportation Act''. SEC. 2. FOOD WASTE RECOVERY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS. (a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (2) Limitation.--An eligible entity may only receive one grant under this section. (b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Agriculture, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Agriculture may require. (c) Eligible Entity.--To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a public food program service provider, a tribal organization, or a private nonprofit entity (including a gleaner) shall-- (1) have experience in the area of-- (A) food recovery and distribution, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms; (B) job training and business development activities for food-related activities in low-income communities; or (C) efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community, including food recovery and distribution, improving access to services, or coordinating services and programs; and (2) demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability, collect data, and prepare reports and other necessary documentation. (d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. <all>

Food Recovery Transportation Act

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs.

Food Recovery Transportation Act

Rep. McKinley, David B.

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WV

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to award grants to public food service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities for activities related to food recovery.

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. 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 ``Food Recovery Transportation Act''. SEC. 2. FOOD WASTE RECOVERY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS. (a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (2) Limitation.--An eligible entity may only receive one grant under this section. (b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Agriculture, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Agriculture may require. (c) Eligible Entity.--To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a public food program service provider, a tribal organization, or a private nonprofit entity (including a gleaner) shall-- (1) have experience in the area of-- (A) food recovery and distribution, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms; (B) job training and business development activities for food-related activities in low-income communities; or (C) efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community, including food recovery and distribution, improving access to services, or coordinating services and programs; and (2) demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability, collect data, and prepare reports and other necessary documentation. (d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. <all>

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. 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 ``Food Recovery Transportation Act''. SEC. 2. FOOD WASTE RECOVERY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS. (a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (2) Limitation.--An eligible entity may only receive one grant under this section. (b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Agriculture, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Agriculture may require. (c) Eligible Entity.--To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a public food program service provider, a tribal organization, or a private nonprofit entity (including a gleaner) shall-- (1) have experience in the area of-- (A) food recovery and distribution, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms; (B) job training and business development activities for food-related activities in low-income communities; or (C) efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community, including food recovery and distribution, improving access to services, or coordinating services and programs; and (2) demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability, collect data, and prepare reports and other necessary documentation. (d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. <all>

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. 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 ``Food Recovery Transportation Act''. SEC. 2. FOOD WASTE RECOVERY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS. (a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (2) Limitation.--An eligible entity may only receive one grant under this section. (b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Agriculture, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Agriculture may require. (c) Eligible Entity.--To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a public food program service provider, a tribal organization, or a private nonprofit entity (including a gleaner) shall-- (1) have experience in the area of-- (A) food recovery and distribution, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms; (B) job training and business development activities for food-related activities in low-income communities; or (C) efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community, including food recovery and distribution, improving access to services, or coordinating services and programs; and (2) demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability, collect data, and prepare reports and other necessary documentation. (d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. <all>

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. 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 ``Food Recovery Transportation Act''. SEC. 2. FOOD WASTE RECOVERY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS. (a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (2) Limitation.--An eligible entity may only receive one grant under this section. (b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Agriculture, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Agriculture may require. (c) Eligible Entity.--To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a public food program service provider, a tribal organization, or a private nonprofit entity (including a gleaner) shall-- (1) have experience in the area of-- (A) food recovery and distribution, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms; (B) job training and business development activities for food-related activities in low-income communities; or (C) efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community, including food recovery and distribution, improving access to services, or coordinating services and programs; and (2) demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability, collect data, and prepare reports and other necessary documentation. (d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. <all>

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. ( d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. ( d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. ( d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. ( d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. (

To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. a) Authority To Provide Assistance.-- (1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make grants to assist an eligible entity with-- (A) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring vehicles, including refrigerated vehicles, or other equipment to carry out activities related to food recovery; (B) reimbursing travel costs related to food recovery at the per mile rate established by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service; and (C) the costs of preparing, storing, and transporting donated food. ( d) Gleaner Defined.--In this section, the term ``gleaner'' has the meaning given the term in section 25(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2034(a)(2)). ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

H.R.9077

Armed Forces and National Security

Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces (not as equipment) and provides for certain requirements and authorities related to the retirement, transfer, transportation, and recognition of such canine members.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, 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 ``Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Each of the Armed Forces and other Government agencies, including the Secret Service, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Transportation Security Administration, use military working dogs in service to the country. (2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. (3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. (4) Military working dogs perform critical and varied roles that go far beyond their current designation as ``equipment''. SEC. 3. RETIREMENT AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. (a) Retirement and Reclassification of Military Working Dogs.-- Section 2583 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: ``(f) Classification of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. SEC. 4. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. Section 1125 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) General Authority.--'' before ``The Secretary of Defense''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Recognition of Service of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the United States.''. <all>

Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes.

Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act

Rep. Slotkin, Elissa

D

MI

This bill requires the Department of Defense to classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces (not as equipment) and provides for certain requirements and authorities related to the retirement, transfer, transportation, and recognition of such canine members.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, 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 ``Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Each of the Armed Forces and other Government agencies, including the Secret Service, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Transportation Security Administration, use military working dogs in service to the country. (2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. (3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. (4) Military working dogs perform critical and varied roles that go far beyond their current designation as ``equipment''. SEC. 3. RETIREMENT AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. (a) Retirement and Reclassification of Military Working Dogs.-- Section 2583 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: ``(f) Classification of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. SEC. 4. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. Section 1125 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) General Authority.--'' before ``The Secretary of Defense''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Recognition of Service of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the United States.''. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Each of the Armed Forces and other Government agencies, including the Secret Service, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Transportation Security Administration, use military working dogs in service to the country. (2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. (4) Military working dogs perform critical and varied roles that go far beyond their current designation as ``equipment''. 3. RETIREMENT AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. SEC. 4. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. Section 1125 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) General Authority.--'' before ``The Secretary of Defense''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Recognition of Service of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the United States.''.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, 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 ``Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Each of the Armed Forces and other Government agencies, including the Secret Service, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Transportation Security Administration, use military working dogs in service to the country. (2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. (3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. (4) Military working dogs perform critical and varied roles that go far beyond their current designation as ``equipment''. SEC. 3. RETIREMENT AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. (a) Retirement and Reclassification of Military Working Dogs.-- Section 2583 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: ``(f) Classification of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. SEC. 4. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. Section 1125 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) General Authority.--'' before ``The Secretary of Defense''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Recognition of Service of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the United States.''. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, 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 ``Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Each of the Armed Forces and other Government agencies, including the Secret Service, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Transportation Security Administration, use military working dogs in service to the country. (2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. (3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. (4) Military working dogs perform critical and varied roles that go far beyond their current designation as ``equipment''. SEC. 3. RETIREMENT AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. (a) Retirement and Reclassification of Military Working Dogs.-- Section 2583 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: ``(f) Classification of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. SEC. 4. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS. Section 1125 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) General Authority.--'' before ``The Secretary of Defense''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Recognition of Service of Military Working Dogs.--The Secretary of Defense shall create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the United States.''. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. ( Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. ( ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. ( ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. ( Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. ( ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. ( Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. ( ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. ( Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 3) Military working dogs, through their training, have prevented injuries and saved the lives of thousands of United States citizens. ( ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (b) Acceptance of Frequent Traveler Miles.--Section 2613(d) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) facilitating the adoption of a military working dog under section 2583 of this title.''. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes. 2) Since September 11, 2011, military working dogs have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been trained in explosive detection, narcotic detection, sentry, patrol, tracking, and other specific duties. ( Such dogs shall not be classified as equipment. ``(g) Transfer of Retired Military Working Dogs.--If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the Secretary may transfer the dog-- ``(1) to the 341st Training Squadron; or ``(2) to another location for adoption under this section.''. (

S.4142

International Affairs

Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2022 This bill prohibits U.S. companies and universities that receive federal assistance and federal agencies from engaging in certain research or technical exchanges with Chinese entities. Specifically, this prohibition applies to research or exchanges involving (1) certain Chinese entities, including universities that receive funding from China's military and Chinese state-owned enterprises; and (2) certain technologies identified by the Chinese Communist Party as priorities for its strategy to mobilize non-military resources and expertise for military application.

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. COUNTERING THE MILITARY-CIVIL FUSION STRATEGY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means-- (A) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that is determined by the Secretary of Defense to be involved in the implementation of the military-civil fusion strategy, including-- (i) any college or university known as the ``Seven Sons of National Defense''; (ii) any college or university that receives funding from-- (I) the People's Liberation Army; or (II) the Equipment Development Department, or the Science and Technology Commission, of the Central Military Commission; (iii) any college or university in the People's Republic of China involved in military training and education, including any such college or university in partnership with the People's Liberation Army; (iv) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that conducts military research or hosts dedicated military initiatives or laboratories, including such a college or university designated under the ``double first-class university plan''; (v) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that is designated by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense to host ``joint construction'' programs; (vi) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that has launched a platform for military-civil fusion or created national defense laboratories; and (vii) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that conducts research or hosts dedicated initiatives or laboratories for any other related security entity beyond the People's Liberation Army, including the People's Armed Police, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of State Security; (B) any enterprise for which the majority shareholder or ultimate parent entity is the Government of the People's Republic of China at any level of that government; (C) any privately owned company in the People's Republic of China-- (i) that has received a military production license, such as the Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Certificate, the Equipment Manufacturing Unit Qualification, the Weapons and Equipment Quality Management System Certificate, or the Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Unit Classified Qualification Permit; (ii) that is otherwise known to have set up mechanisms for engaging in activity in support of military initiatives; (iii) that has a history of subcontracting for the People's Liberation Army or its affiliates; (iv) that is participating in, or receiving benefits under, a military-civil fusion demonstration base; or (v) that has an owner, director, or a senior management official who has served as a delegate to the National People's Congress, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, or a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party; and (D) any entity that-- (i) is identified by the Secretary of Defense under section 1260H(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. (2) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) any Federal agency that engages in research or provides funding for research, including the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health; (B) any institution of higher education, or any other private research institution, that receives any Federal financial assistance; and (C) any private company headquartered in the United States that receives Federal financial assistance. (3) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' has the meaning given the term in section 200.1 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (4) Military-civil fusion strategy.--The term ``military- civil fusion strategy'' means the strategy of the Chinese Communist Party aiming to mobilize non-military resources and expertise for military application, including the development of technology, improvements in logistics, and other uses by the People's Liberation Army. (b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). (2) Private partnerships.--No covered entity described in subsection (a)(2)(C) may form a partnership or joint venture with another such covered entity for the purpose of engaging in any scientific research or technical exchange described in paragraph (1). (c) Website.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall establish, and periodically update not less than twice a year, a website that includes-- (A) a list of the specific areas of scientific research or technical exchange for which the prohibitions under subsection (b) apply, which shall initially include some or all aspects of the fields of quantum computing, photonics and lasers, robotics, big data analytics, semiconductors, new and advanced materials, biotechnology (including synthetic biology and genetic engineering), 5G and all future generations of telecommunications, advanced nuclear technology (including nuclear power and energy storage), aerospace technology, and artificial intelligence; and (B) to the extent practicable, a list of all Chinese entities of concern. (2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. (3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. (d) Exception.--The prohibitions under subsection (b) shall not apply to any collaborative study or research project in fields involving information that would not contribute substantially to the goals of the military-civil fusion strategy, as determined by regulations issued by the Secretary of Defense. (e) Annual Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and December 31 of each year thereafter, each covered entity shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report that discloses-- (A) any research relationships the covered entity has with a Chinese entity of concern or has had during the previous year; (B) any research relationships the covered entity has considered with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year and declined; and (C) any research relationships the covered entity has terminated with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year because the relationship violates subsection (b) or as a result of related concerns. (2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. (f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall-- (A) promulgate regulations to enforce the prohibitions under subsection (b), the auditing requirements under subsection (e), and the requirement under paragraph (1); and (B) coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to ensure the enforcement of such prohibitions and requirements. <all>

Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2022

A bill to counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China.

Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2022

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill prohibits U.S. companies and universities that receive federal assistance and federal agencies from engaging in certain research or technical exchanges with Chinese entities. Specifically, this prohibition applies to research or exchanges involving (1) certain Chinese entities, including universities that receive funding from China's military and Chinese state-owned enterprises; and (2) certain technologies identified by the Chinese Communist Party as priorities for its strategy to mobilize non-military resources and expertise for military application.

2. COUNTERING THE MILITARY-CIVIL FUSION STRATEGY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (e) Annual Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and December 31 of each year thereafter, each covered entity shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report that discloses-- (A) any research relationships the covered entity has with a Chinese entity of concern or has had during the previous year; (B) any research relationships the covered entity has considered with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year and declined; and (C) any research relationships the covered entity has terminated with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year because the relationship violates subsection (b) or as a result of related concerns.

2. COUNTERING THE MILITARY-CIVIL FUSION STRATEGY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (e) Annual Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and December 31 of each year thereafter, each covered entity shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report that discloses-- (A) any research relationships the covered entity has with a Chinese entity of concern or has had during the previous year; (B) any research relationships the covered entity has considered with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year and declined; and (C) any research relationships the covered entity has terminated with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year because the relationship violates subsection (b) or as a result of related concerns.

2. COUNTERING THE MILITARY-CIVIL FUSION STRATEGY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means-- (A) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that is determined by the Secretary of Defense to be involved in the implementation of the military-civil fusion strategy, including-- (i) any college or university known as the ``Seven Sons of National Defense''; (ii) any college or university that receives funding from-- (I) the People's Liberation Army; or (II) the Equipment Development Department, or the Science and Technology Commission, of the Central Military Commission; (iii) any college or university in the People's Republic of China involved in military training and education, including any such college or university in partnership with the People's Liberation Army; (iv) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that conducts military research or hosts dedicated military initiatives or laboratories, including such a college or university designated under the ``double first-class university plan''; (v) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that is designated by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense to host ``joint construction'' programs; (vi) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that has launched a platform for military-civil fusion or created national defense laboratories; and (vii) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that conducts research or hosts dedicated initiatives or laboratories for any other related security entity beyond the People's Liberation Army, including the People's Armed Police, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of State Security; (B) any enterprise for which the majority shareholder or ultimate parent entity is the Government of the People's Republic of China at any level of that government; (C) any privately owned company in the People's Republic of China-- (i) that has received a military production license, such as the Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Certificate, the Equipment Manufacturing Unit Qualification, the Weapons and Equipment Quality Management System Certificate, or the Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Unit Classified Qualification Permit; (ii) that is otherwise known to have set up mechanisms for engaging in activity in support of military initiatives; (iii) that has a history of subcontracting for the People's Liberation Army or its affiliates; (iv) that is participating in, or receiving benefits under, a military-civil fusion demonstration base; or (v) that has an owner, director, or a senior management official who has served as a delegate to the National People's Congress, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, or a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party; and (D) any entity that-- (i) is identified by the Secretary of Defense under section 1260H(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. (3) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' has the meaning given the term in section 200.1 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. (e) Annual Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and December 31 of each year thereafter, each covered entity shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report that discloses-- (A) any research relationships the covered entity has with a Chinese entity of concern or has had during the previous year; (B) any research relationships the covered entity has considered with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year and declined; and (C) any research relationships the covered entity has terminated with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year because the relationship violates subsection (b) or as a result of related concerns.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. COUNTERING THE MILITARY-CIVIL FUSION STRATEGY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means-- (A) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that is determined by the Secretary of Defense to be involved in the implementation of the military-civil fusion strategy, including-- (i) any college or university known as the ``Seven Sons of National Defense''; (ii) any college or university that receives funding from-- (I) the People's Liberation Army; or (II) the Equipment Development Department, or the Science and Technology Commission, of the Central Military Commission; (iii) any college or university in the People's Republic of China involved in military training and education, including any such college or university in partnership with the People's Liberation Army; (iv) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that conducts military research or hosts dedicated military initiatives or laboratories, including such a college or university designated under the ``double first-class university plan''; (v) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that is designated by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense to host ``joint construction'' programs; (vi) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that has launched a platform for military-civil fusion or created national defense laboratories; and (vii) any college or university in the People's Republic of China that conducts research or hosts dedicated initiatives or laboratories for any other related security entity beyond the People's Liberation Army, including the People's Armed Police, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of State Security; (B) any enterprise for which the majority shareholder or ultimate parent entity is the Government of the People's Republic of China at any level of that government; (C) any privately owned company in the People's Republic of China-- (i) that has received a military production license, such as the Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Certificate, the Equipment Manufacturing Unit Qualification, the Weapons and Equipment Quality Management System Certificate, or the Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Unit Classified Qualification Permit; (ii) that is otherwise known to have set up mechanisms for engaging in activity in support of military initiatives; (iii) that has a history of subcontracting for the People's Liberation Army or its affiliates; (iv) that is participating in, or receiving benefits under, a military-civil fusion demonstration base; or (v) that has an owner, director, or a senior management official who has served as a delegate to the National People's Congress, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, or a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party; and (D) any entity that-- (i) is identified by the Secretary of Defense under section 1260H(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. (3) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' has the meaning given the term in section 200.1 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (2) Private partnerships.--No covered entity described in subsection (a)(2)(C) may form a partnership or joint venture with another such covered entity for the purpose of engaging in any scientific research or technical exchange described in paragraph (1). (c) Website.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall establish, and periodically update not less than twice a year, a website that includes-- (A) a list of the specific areas of scientific research or technical exchange for which the prohibitions under subsection (b) apply, which shall initially include some or all aspects of the fields of quantum computing, photonics and lasers, robotics, big data analytics, semiconductors, new and advanced materials, biotechnology (including synthetic biology and genetic engineering), 5G and all future generations of telecommunications, advanced nuclear technology (including nuclear power and energy storage), aerospace technology, and artificial intelligence; and (B) to the extent practicable, a list of all Chinese entities of concern. (3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. (e) Annual Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and December 31 of each year thereafter, each covered entity shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report that discloses-- (A) any research relationships the covered entity has with a Chinese entity of concern or has had during the previous year; (B) any research relationships the covered entity has considered with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year and declined; and (C) any research relationships the covered entity has terminated with a Chinese entity of concern during the previous year because the relationship violates subsection (b) or as a result of related concerns. (2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph.

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). (2) Private partnerships.--No covered entity described in subsection (a)(2)(C) may form a partnership or joint venture with another such covered entity for the purpose of engaging in any scientific research or technical exchange described in paragraph (1). ( (2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall-- (A) promulgate regulations to enforce the prohibitions under subsection (b), the auditing requirements under subsection (e), and the requirement under paragraph (1); and (B) coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to ensure the enforcement of such prohibitions and requirements.

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). ( 2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). ( 2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). (2) Private partnerships.--No covered entity described in subsection (a)(2)(C) may form a partnership or joint venture with another such covered entity for the purpose of engaging in any scientific research or technical exchange described in paragraph (1). ( (2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall-- (A) promulgate regulations to enforce the prohibitions under subsection (b), the auditing requirements under subsection (e), and the requirement under paragraph (1); and (B) coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to ensure the enforcement of such prohibitions and requirements.

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). ( 2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). (2) Private partnerships.--No covered entity described in subsection (a)(2)(C) may form a partnership or joint venture with another such covered entity for the purpose of engaging in any scientific research or technical exchange described in paragraph (1). ( (2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall-- (A) promulgate regulations to enforce the prohibitions under subsection (b), the auditing requirements under subsection (e), and the requirement under paragraph (1); and (B) coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to ensure the enforcement of such prohibitions and requirements.

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). ( 2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). (2) Private partnerships.--No covered entity described in subsection (a)(2)(C) may form a partnership or joint venture with another such covered entity for the purpose of engaging in any scientific research or technical exchange described in paragraph (1). ( (2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall-- (A) promulgate regulations to enforce the prohibitions under subsection (b), the auditing requirements under subsection (e), and the requirement under paragraph (1); and (B) coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to ensure the enforcement of such prohibitions and requirements.

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; and (ii) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury. ( b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). ( 2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 3) Resources.--In establishing the website under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may use as a model any existing resources, such as the China Defense Universities Tracker maintained by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, subject to any other laws applicable to such resources. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( f) Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(2) that violates a prohibition under subsection (b), or violates subsection (e), on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance on or after the date of such violation. (

To counter the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China. b) Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--No covered entity may engage with a Chinese entity of concern in any scientific research or technical exchange that has a direct bearing on, or the potential for dual use in, the development of technologies that the Chinese Communist Party has identified as a priority of its national strategy of military-civil fusion and that are listed on the website under subsection (c)(1)(A). ( ( (2) List of specific areas.--In developing the list under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall monitor and consider the fields identified by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense of the People's Republic of China as defense-relevant and consider, including the more than 280 fields of study designated as of the date of enactment of this Act, and any others designated thereafter, as disciplines with national defense characteristics that have the potential to support military-civil fusion. ( 2) Audit.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with an independent entity to conduct an audit of any report submitted under paragraph (1) to ensure compliance with the requirements of such paragraph. ( (2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall-- (A) promulgate regulations to enforce the prohibitions under subsection (b), the auditing requirements under subsection (e), and the requirement under paragraph (1); and (B) coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to ensure the enforcement of such prohibitions and requirements.

H.R.4607

Education

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, 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 ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school-based service site'' means-- (A) a health clinic that-- (i) meets the definition of a school-based health center under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding. <all>

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes.

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021

Rep. Roy, Chip

R

TX

This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, 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 ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, 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 ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. 1001). 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, 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 ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school-based service site'' means-- (A) a health clinic that-- (i) meets the definition of a school-based health center under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding. <all>

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, 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 ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school-based service site'' means-- (A) a health clinic that-- (i) meets the definition of a school-based health center under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding. <all>

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

H.R.9190

Economics and Public Finance

Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States' Budget Act or the PAYSTUB Act This bill restricts the use of federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's budget is not submitted to Congress by the first Monday in February as required by law. Specifically, if the President's budget is not submitted to Congress on or before the first Monday in February of a year, federal funds may not be used for the salary or expenses of any political employee during the period beginning on the first Tuesday of February of that year and ending on the date the budget is submitted. On the earliest possible date after the President's budget is submitted, political employees whose salaries or expenses were not paid during a period in which the President's budget had not yet been submitted must be paid for that period.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, 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 ``Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States' Budget Act'' or the ``PAYSTUB Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR POLITICAL EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND EXPENSES IF PRESIDENT'S BUDGET IS LATE. Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) If the budget under subsection (a) is not submitted to Congress on or before the first Monday in February of a year, during the period beginning on the first Tuesday of February of such year and ending on the date the budget is submitted, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the salary or expenses of any political employee. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''. <all>

PAYSTUB Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes.

PAYSTUB Act Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States’ Budget Act

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"

R

GA

This bill restricts the use of federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's budget is not submitted to Congress by the first Monday in February as required by law. Specifically, if the President's budget is not submitted to Congress on or before the first Monday in February of a year, federal funds may not be used for the salary or expenses of any political employee during the period beginning on the first Tuesday of February of that year and ending on the date the budget is submitted. On the earliest possible date after the President's budget is submitted, political employees whose salaries or expenses were not paid during a period in which the President's budget had not yet been submitted must be paid for that period.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, 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 ``Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States' Budget Act'' or the ``PAYSTUB Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR POLITICAL EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND EXPENSES IF PRESIDENT'S BUDGET IS LATE. Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) If the budget under subsection (a) is not submitted to Congress on or before the first Monday in February of a year, during the period beginning on the first Tuesday of February of such year and ending on the date the budget is submitted, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the salary or expenses of any political employee. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''. <all>

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, 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 ``Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States' Budget Act'' or the ``PAYSTUB Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR POLITICAL EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND EXPENSES IF PRESIDENT'S BUDGET IS LATE. Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) If the budget under subsection (a) is not submitted to Congress on or before the first Monday in February of a year, during the period beginning on the first Tuesday of February of such year and ending on the date the budget is submitted, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the salary or expenses of any political employee. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''. <all>

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, 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 ``Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States' Budget Act'' or the ``PAYSTUB Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR POLITICAL EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND EXPENSES IF PRESIDENT'S BUDGET IS LATE. Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) If the budget under subsection (a) is not submitted to Congress on or before the first Monday in February of a year, during the period beginning on the first Tuesday of February of such year and ending on the date the budget is submitted, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the salary or expenses of any political employee. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''. <all>

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, 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 ``Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States' Budget Act'' or the ``PAYSTUB Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR POLITICAL EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND EXPENSES IF PRESIDENT'S BUDGET IS LATE. Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) If the budget under subsection (a) is not submitted to Congress on or before the first Monday in February of a year, during the period beginning on the first Tuesday of February of such year and ending on the date the budget is submitted, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the salary or expenses of any political employee. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''. <all>

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. ``(2) Each political employee whose salary and expenses are not paid by operation of paragraph (1) shall be paid for the period the limitation under such subsection was in effect at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after such period ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. ``(3) In this subsection, the term `political employee' means any individual-- ``(A) occupying a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(B) serving under a noncareer appointment in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraph (7) of section 3132(a) of such title; or ``(C) occupying a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.''.

S.4405

Crime and Law Enforcement

Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act This bill establishes a joint task force to (1) develop a strategic plan to improve the criminal and civil debt collection process and establish an effective coordination mechanism among each entity involved in the process, and (2) develop a strategic plan to improve oversight of Bureau of Prisons inmate trust fund accounts for detecting and deterring illicit financial activity and money laundering.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, 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 ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. SEC. 2. TASK FORCE. (a) In General.--The Attorney General (in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Prisons and the Director of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys), the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office of Child Support Enforcement), the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the United States Marshals Service shall establish a joint task force (referred to in this Act as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force'') to develop-- (1) a strategic plan to improve the criminal and civil debt collection process and establish an effective coordination mechanism among each entity involved in that process; and (2) a strategic plan to improve oversight of Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for detecting and deterring illicit financial activity and money laundering. (b) Required Review of Procedures.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall-- (1) review the long-standing problems in the collection of outstanding criminal and civil debt, including fragmented processes and lack of coordination; (2) review and enhance training and examination procedures to improve the capabilities of criminal and civil debt reporting and collection by Federal agencies; (3) recommend the proper accounting, reporting, collecting, and management of criminal and civil debt eligible for referral to the Secretary of the Treasury for collection actions; (4) review and enhance training and examination procedures to improve the capabilities of anti-money laundering processes to detect financial transactions relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; (5) review and enhance procedures for referring potential cases relating to money laundering and illicit financial activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency; and (6) determine, as appropriate, whether requirements for the Bureau of Prisons are sufficient to detect and deter money laundering relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts. (c) Reports.-- (1) Criminal and civil debt collection report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, a report containing-- (A) an analysis of criminal and civil debt collection efforts of the Federal Government; (B) appropriate legislative, administrative, and other recommendations to strengthen criminal and civil debt collection processes; and (C) recommendations, including-- (i) feedback from stakeholders, including financial institutions and advocacy groups for victims of crime, on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force that would enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection, including any recommended changes to internal policies, procedures, and controls; (ii) any recommended changes to expand information sharing relating to criminal and civil debt reporting and collection between financial institutions, appropriate law enforcement agencies, appropriate State agencies, and appropriate Federal agencies; (iii) any recommended changes to enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection and expand information sharing of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts with appropriate law enforcement agencies; and (iv) any recommended changes, if necessary, to existing statutes to more effectively report and collect criminal and civil debt. (2) Anti-money laundering report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, a report containing-- (A) an analysis of anti-money laundering efforts of the Federal Government and Federal financial institutions relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; (B) appropriate legislative, administrative, and other recommendations to improve anti-money laundering efforts relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; and (C) recommendations, including-- (i) feedback from Federal agencies on best practices under successful programs related to anti-money laundering efforts in place that may be suitable for broader adoption by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; (ii) feedback from stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and financial institutions, on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force that would enhance anti-money laundering efforts and oversight of Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts, including any recommended changes to internal policies, procedures, and controls to improve anti-money laundering efforts; (iii) any recommended changes to training programs at the Bureau of Prisons to better equip employees to deter and detect money laundering relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; and (iv) recommended changes, if necessary, to existing statutes to more effectively detect and deter money laundering relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. (e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners. <all>

Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act

A bill to establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes.

Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act

Sen. Kennedy, John

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This bill establishes a joint task force to (1) develop a strategic plan to improve the criminal and civil debt collection process and establish an effective coordination mechanism among each entity involved in the process, and (2) develop a strategic plan to improve oversight of Bureau of Prisons inmate trust fund accounts for detecting and deterring illicit financial activity and money laundering.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. SEC. TASK FORCE. (a) In General.--The Attorney General (in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Prisons and the Director of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys), the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office of Child Support Enforcement), the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the United States Marshals Service shall establish a joint task force (referred to in this Act as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force'') to develop-- (1) a strategic plan to improve the criminal and civil debt collection process and establish an effective coordination mechanism among each entity involved in that process; and (2) a strategic plan to improve oversight of Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for detecting and deterring illicit financial activity and money laundering. (c) Reports.-- (1) Criminal and civil debt collection report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, a report containing-- (A) an analysis of criminal and civil debt collection efforts of the Federal Government; (B) appropriate legislative, administrative, and other recommendations to strengthen criminal and civil debt collection processes; and (C) recommendations, including-- (i) feedback from stakeholders, including financial institutions and advocacy groups for victims of crime, on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force that would enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection, including any recommended changes to internal policies, procedures, and controls; (ii) any recommended changes to expand information sharing relating to criminal and civil debt reporting and collection between financial institutions, appropriate law enforcement agencies, appropriate State agencies, and appropriate Federal agencies; (iii) any recommended changes to enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection and expand information sharing of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts with appropriate law enforcement agencies; and (iv) any recommended changes, if necessary, to existing statutes to more effectively report and collect criminal and civil debt. (e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. TASK FORCE. (c) Reports.-- (1) Criminal and civil debt collection report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, a report containing-- (A) an analysis of criminal and civil debt collection efforts of the Federal Government; (B) appropriate legislative, administrative, and other recommendations to strengthen criminal and civil debt collection processes; and (C) recommendations, including-- (i) feedback from stakeholders, including financial institutions and advocacy groups for victims of crime, on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force that would enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection, including any recommended changes to internal policies, procedures, and controls; (ii) any recommended changes to expand information sharing relating to criminal and civil debt reporting and collection between financial institutions, appropriate law enforcement agencies, appropriate State agencies, and appropriate Federal agencies; (iii) any recommended changes to enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection and expand information sharing of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts with appropriate law enforcement agencies; and (iv) any recommended changes, if necessary, to existing statutes to more effectively report and collect criminal and civil debt. (e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, 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 ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. SEC. TASK FORCE. (a) In General.--The Attorney General (in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Prisons and the Director of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys), the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office of Child Support Enforcement), the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the United States Marshals Service shall establish a joint task force (referred to in this Act as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force'') to develop-- (1) a strategic plan to improve the criminal and civil debt collection process and establish an effective coordination mechanism among each entity involved in that process; and (2) a strategic plan to improve oversight of Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for detecting and deterring illicit financial activity and money laundering. (b) Required Review of Procedures.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall-- (1) review the long-standing problems in the collection of outstanding criminal and civil debt, including fragmented processes and lack of coordination; (2) review and enhance training and examination procedures to improve the capabilities of criminal and civil debt reporting and collection by Federal agencies; (3) recommend the proper accounting, reporting, collecting, and management of criminal and civil debt eligible for referral to the Secretary of the Treasury for collection actions; (4) review and enhance training and examination procedures to improve the capabilities of anti-money laundering processes to detect financial transactions relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; (5) review and enhance procedures for referring potential cases relating to money laundering and illicit financial activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency; and (6) determine, as appropriate, whether requirements for the Bureau of Prisons are sufficient to detect and deter money laundering relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts. (c) Reports.-- (1) Criminal and civil debt collection report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, a report containing-- (A) an analysis of criminal and civil debt collection efforts of the Federal Government; (B) appropriate legislative, administrative, and other recommendations to strengthen criminal and civil debt collection processes; and (C) recommendations, including-- (i) feedback from stakeholders, including financial institutions and advocacy groups for victims of crime, on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force that would enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection, including any recommended changes to internal policies, procedures, and controls; (ii) any recommended changes to expand information sharing relating to criminal and civil debt reporting and collection between financial institutions, appropriate law enforcement agencies, appropriate State agencies, and appropriate Federal agencies; (iii) any recommended changes to enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection and expand information sharing of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts with appropriate law enforcement agencies; and (iv) any recommended changes, if necessary, to existing statutes to more effectively report and collect criminal and civil debt. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. (e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, 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 ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. SEC. 2. TASK FORCE. (a) In General.--The Attorney General (in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Prisons and the Director of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys), the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office of Child Support Enforcement), the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the United States Marshals Service shall establish a joint task force (referred to in this Act as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force'') to develop-- (1) a strategic plan to improve the criminal and civil debt collection process and establish an effective coordination mechanism among each entity involved in that process; and (2) a strategic plan to improve oversight of Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for detecting and deterring illicit financial activity and money laundering. (b) Required Review of Procedures.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall-- (1) review the long-standing problems in the collection of outstanding criminal and civil debt, including fragmented processes and lack of coordination; (2) review and enhance training and examination procedures to improve the capabilities of criminal and civil debt reporting and collection by Federal agencies; (3) recommend the proper accounting, reporting, collecting, and management of criminal and civil debt eligible for referral to the Secretary of the Treasury for collection actions; (4) review and enhance training and examination procedures to improve the capabilities of anti-money laundering processes to detect financial transactions relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; (5) review and enhance procedures for referring potential cases relating to money laundering and illicit financial activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency; and (6) determine, as appropriate, whether requirements for the Bureau of Prisons are sufficient to detect and deter money laundering relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts. (c) Reports.-- (1) Criminal and civil debt collection report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, a report containing-- (A) an analysis of criminal and civil debt collection efforts of the Federal Government; (B) appropriate legislative, administrative, and other recommendations to strengthen criminal and civil debt collection processes; and (C) recommendations, including-- (i) feedback from stakeholders, including financial institutions and advocacy groups for victims of crime, on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force that would enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection, including any recommended changes to internal policies, procedures, and controls; (ii) any recommended changes to expand information sharing relating to criminal and civil debt reporting and collection between financial institutions, appropriate law enforcement agencies, appropriate State agencies, and appropriate Federal agencies; (iii) any recommended changes to enhance the efforts and programs of Federal and State agencies to improve criminal and civil debt reporting and collection and expand information sharing of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts with appropriate law enforcement agencies; and (iv) any recommended changes, if necessary, to existing statutes to more effectively report and collect criminal and civil debt. (2) Anti-money laundering report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, a report containing-- (A) an analysis of anti-money laundering efforts of the Federal Government and Federal financial institutions relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; (B) appropriate legislative, administrative, and other recommendations to improve anti-money laundering efforts relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; and (C) recommendations, including-- (i) feedback from Federal agencies on best practices under successful programs related to anti-money laundering efforts in place that may be suitable for broader adoption by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; (ii) feedback from stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and financial institutions, on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force that would enhance anti-money laundering efforts and oversight of Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts, including any recommended changes to internal policies, procedures, and controls to improve anti-money laundering efforts; (iii) any recommended changes to training programs at the Bureau of Prisons to better equip employees to deter and detect money laundering relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts; and (iv) recommended changes, if necessary, to existing statutes to more effectively detect and deter money laundering relating to Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. (e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners. <all>

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

To establish a joint task force to improve the collection of restitution and improve oversight of the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts for the purpose of deterring illicit financial activity, money laundering, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act''. (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant rulemaking authority to the Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force. ( e) Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts.--In this Act, the term ``Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accounts'' refers to-- (1) funds of Federal prisoners held in trust by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) commissary funds of Federal prisoners.

H.R.1573

Immigration

Access to Counsel Act of 2021 This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees. The Department of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and certain related parties, such as a relative, within an hour of the start of the secondary inspection and as necessary during the inspection process. The counsel and related party shall be allowed to advocate on behalf of the covered individual, including by providing evidence and information to the examining immigration officer. A lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection may not abandon lawful permanent resident status until the individual has had a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel, unless the individual voluntarily and knowingly waives in writing this opportunity to seek counsel's advice.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 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 ``Access to Counsel Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO COUNSEL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AT PORTS OF ENTRY AND DURING DEFERRED INSPECTION. (a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(2) Scope of assistance.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- ``(A) provide the covered individual a meaningful opportunity to consult (including consultation via telephone) with counsel and an interested party not later than one hour after the secondary inspection process commences and as necessary throughout the remainder of the inspection process, including, as applicable, during deferred inspection; ``(B) allow counsel and an interested party to advocate on behalf of the covered individual, including by providing to the examining immigration officer information, documentation, and other evidence in support of the covered individual; and ``(C) to the greatest extent practicable, accommodate a request by the covered individual for counsel or an interested party to appear in-person at the secondary or deferred inspection site. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(B) Covered individual.--The term `covered individual' means an individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection who is-- ``(i) a national of the United States; ``(ii) an immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad; ``(iii) an alien seeking admission as an immigrant in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa; ``(iv) an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant in possession of a valid unexpired nonimmigrant visa; ``(v) a refugee; ``(vi) a returning asylee; or ``(vii) an alien who has been approved for parole under section 212(d)(5)(A), including an alien who is returning to the United States in possession of a valid advance parole document. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Access to Counsel Act of 2021

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Rep. Jayapal, Pramila

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WA

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees. The Department of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and certain related parties, such as a relative, within an hour of the start of the secondary inspection and as necessary during the inspection process. The counsel and related party shall be allowed to advocate on behalf of the covered individual, including by providing evidence and information to the examining immigration officer. A lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection may not abandon lawful permanent resident status until the individual has had a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel, unless the individual voluntarily and knowingly waives in writing this opportunity to seek counsel's advice.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. ACCESS TO COUNSEL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AT PORTS OF ENTRY AND DURING DEFERRED INSPECTION. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(B) Covered individual.--The term `covered individual' means an individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection who is-- ``(i) a national of the United States; ``(ii) an immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad; ``(iii) an alien seeking admission as an immigrant in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa; ``(iv) an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant in possession of a valid unexpired nonimmigrant visa; ``(v) a refugee; ``(vi) a returning asylee; or ``(vii) an alien who has been approved for parole under section 212(d)(5)(A), including an alien who is returning to the United States in possession of a valid advance parole document. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. ACCESS TO COUNSEL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AT PORTS OF ENTRY AND DURING DEFERRED INSPECTION. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(B) Covered individual.--The term `covered individual' means an individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection who is-- ``(i) a national of the United States; ``(ii) an immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad; ``(iii) an alien seeking admission as an immigrant in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa; ``(iv) an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant in possession of a valid unexpired nonimmigrant visa; ``(v) a refugee; ``(vi) a returning asylee; or ``(vii) an alien who has been approved for parole under section 212(d)(5)(A), including an alien who is returning to the United States in possession of a valid advance parole document. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. ACCESS TO COUNSEL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AT PORTS OF ENTRY AND DURING DEFERRED INSPECTION. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(2) Scope of assistance.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- ``(A) provide the covered individual a meaningful opportunity to consult (including consultation via telephone) with counsel and an interested party not later than one hour after the secondary inspection process commences and as necessary throughout the remainder of the inspection process, including, as applicable, during deferred inspection; ``(B) allow counsel and an interested party to advocate on behalf of the covered individual, including by providing to the examining immigration officer information, documentation, and other evidence in support of the covered individual; and ``(C) to the greatest extent practicable, accommodate a request by the covered individual for counsel or an interested party to appear in-person at the secondary or deferred inspection site. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(B) Covered individual.--The term `covered individual' means an individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection who is-- ``(i) a national of the United States; ``(ii) an immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad; ``(iii) an alien seeking admission as an immigrant in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa; ``(iv) an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant in possession of a valid unexpired nonimmigrant visa; ``(v) a refugee; ``(vi) a returning asylee; or ``(vii) an alien who has been approved for parole under section 212(d)(5)(A), including an alien who is returning to the United States in possession of a valid advance parole document. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 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 ``Access to Counsel Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO COUNSEL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AT PORTS OF ENTRY AND DURING DEFERRED INSPECTION. (a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(2) Scope of assistance.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- ``(A) provide the covered individual a meaningful opportunity to consult (including consultation via telephone) with counsel and an interested party not later than one hour after the secondary inspection process commences and as necessary throughout the remainder of the inspection process, including, as applicable, during deferred inspection; ``(B) allow counsel and an interested party to advocate on behalf of the covered individual, including by providing to the examining immigration officer information, documentation, and other evidence in support of the covered individual; and ``(C) to the greatest extent practicable, accommodate a request by the covered individual for counsel or an interested party to appear in-person at the secondary or deferred inspection site. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(B) Covered individual.--The term `covered individual' means an individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection who is-- ``(i) a national of the United States; ``(ii) an immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad; ``(iii) an alien seeking admission as an immigrant in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa; ``(iv) an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant in possession of a valid unexpired nonimmigrant visa; ``(v) a refugee; ``(vi) a returning asylee; or ``(vii) an alien who has been approved for parole under section 212(d)(5)(A), including an alien who is returning to the United States in possession of a valid advance parole document. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(3) Special rule for lawful permanent residents.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not accept a Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection without first providing such lawful permanent resident a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. a) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection.-- Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Access to Counsel and Other Assistance During Inspection at Ports of Entry and During Deferred Inspection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and an interested party during the inspection process. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. ( (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to limit a right to counsel or any right to appointed counsel under-- (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)); (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362); or (3) any other provision of law, including any final court order securing such rights, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may accept Form I-407 Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (or a successor form) from a lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection if such lawful permanent resident knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives, in writing, the opportunity to seek advice from counsel. ``(4) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Counsel.--The term `counsel' means-- ``(i) an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of the United States and is not under an order suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or ``(ii) an individual accredited by the Attorney General, acting as a representative of an organization recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, to represent a covered individual in immigration matters. ``(C) Interested party.--The term `interested party' means-- ``(i) a relative of the covered individual; ``(ii) in the case of a covered individual to whom an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor thereof (including an agent of such petitioner or sponsor); or ``(iii) a person, organization, or entity in the United States with a bona fide connection to the covered individual.''. (

S.5252

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the right of adults to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct with other adults.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``adult'' means an individual who has attained the lesser of-- (1) 18 years or age; or (2) the minimum age at which an individual may consent to sexual conduct under applicable State law. SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT OF ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN PRIVATE, NON- COMMERCIAL, CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONDUCT. (a) In General.--No person acting under color of law may-- (1) prevent an adult from engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; (2) interfere with an adult engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; or (3) intimidate, threaten, or retaliate against an adult because that adult has engaged or may engage in such conduct with another adult. (b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). (2) Section 241 of title 18, United States Code. (3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). (c) Clarification.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any law (including any regulation) prohibiting public sexual conduct, forced or non-consensual sexual conduct, or sexual conduct with a minor. SEC. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purpose of ensuring the right of an adult to engage in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult. (b) Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate, limit, or displace the rights, remedies, procedures, or legal standards available to individuals under Federal law, or to supersede State laws, that provide protections against discrimination beyond those provided in this Act. (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. SEC. 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. <all>

Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022

A bill to establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty.

Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022

Sen. Schatz, Brian

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HI

This bill provides statutory authority for the right of adults to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct with other adults.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``adult'' means an individual who has attained the lesser of-- (1) 18 years or age; or (2) the minimum age at which an individual may consent to sexual conduct under applicable State law. SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT OF ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN PRIVATE, NON- COMMERCIAL, CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONDUCT. (a) In General.--No person acting under color of law may-- (1) prevent an adult from engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; (2) interfere with an adult engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; or (3) intimidate, threaten, or retaliate against an adult because that adult has engaged or may engage in such conduct with another adult. (b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). (2) Section 241 of title 18, United States Code. (3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). (c) Clarification.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any law (including any regulation) prohibiting public sexual conduct, forced or non-consensual sexual conduct, or sexual conduct with a minor. SEC. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purpose of ensuring the right of an adult to engage in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult. (b) Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate, limit, or displace the rights, remedies, procedures, or legal standards available to individuals under Federal law, or to supersede State laws, that provide protections against discrimination beyond those provided in this Act. (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. SEC. 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``adult'' means an individual who has attained the lesser of-- (1) 18 years or age; or (2) the minimum age at which an individual may consent to sexual conduct under applicable State law. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT OF ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN PRIVATE, NON- COMMERCIAL, CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONDUCT. (a) In General.--No person acting under color of law may-- (1) prevent an adult from engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; (2) interfere with an adult engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; or (3) intimidate, threaten, or retaliate against an adult because that adult has engaged or may engage in such conduct with another adult. (b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). (3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (b) Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate, limit, or displace the rights, remedies, procedures, or legal standards available to individuals under Federal law, or to supersede State laws, that provide protections against discrimination beyond those provided in this Act. (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. SEC. 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``adult'' means an individual who has attained the lesser of-- (1) 18 years or age; or (2) the minimum age at which an individual may consent to sexual conduct under applicable State law. SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT OF ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN PRIVATE, NON- COMMERCIAL, CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONDUCT. (a) In General.--No person acting under color of law may-- (1) prevent an adult from engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; (2) interfere with an adult engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; or (3) intimidate, threaten, or retaliate against an adult because that adult has engaged or may engage in such conduct with another adult. (b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). (2) Section 241 of title 18, United States Code. (3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). (c) Clarification.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any law (including any regulation) prohibiting public sexual conduct, forced or non-consensual sexual conduct, or sexual conduct with a minor. SEC. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purpose of ensuring the right of an adult to engage in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult. (b) Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate, limit, or displace the rights, remedies, procedures, or legal standards available to individuals under Federal law, or to supersede State laws, that provide protections against discrimination beyond those provided in this Act. (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. SEC. 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. <all>

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``adult'' means an individual who has attained the lesser of-- (1) 18 years or age; or (2) the minimum age at which an individual may consent to sexual conduct under applicable State law. SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT OF ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN PRIVATE, NON- COMMERCIAL, CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONDUCT. (a) In General.--No person acting under color of law may-- (1) prevent an adult from engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; (2) interfere with an adult engaging in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult; or (3) intimidate, threaten, or retaliate against an adult because that adult has engaged or may engage in such conduct with another adult. (b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). (2) Section 241 of title 18, United States Code. (3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). (c) Clarification.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any law (including any regulation) prohibiting public sexual conduct, forced or non-consensual sexual conduct, or sexual conduct with a minor. SEC. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--In interpreting the provisions of this Act, a court shall liberally construe such provisions to effectuate the purpose of ensuring the right of an adult to engage in private, non- commercial, consensual sexual conduct with another adult. (b) Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate, limit, or displace the rights, remedies, procedures, or legal standards available to individuals under Federal law, or to supersede State laws, that provide protections against discrimination beyond those provided in this Act. (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. SEC. 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. <all>

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( 3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. ( (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( 3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. ( (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( 3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. ( (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( 3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. ( (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( 3) Section 242 of title 18, United States Code. ( (c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act. If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person, entity, government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

To establish the right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct in the exercise of their liberty. b) Enforcement.--For the purposes of violations under subsection (a), the enforcement mechanism provided for and available under the following shall apply: (1) Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983). ( (4) Section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12601). ( c) Other Individuals Considered as Acting Under Color of Law.--Any person who, by operation of a provision of Federal or State law, is permitted to implement or enforce a limitation, prohibition, or requirement that violates section 3 of this Act shall be considered as acting under color of law for purposes of this Act.

H.R.5750

Health

Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028, and otherwise revises, grants administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support youth suicide early-intervention and prevention strategies. Specifically, the bill requires SAMHSA to award a portion of such grants for statewide training programs on emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention for elementary and secondary school students and staff.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, 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 ``Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. Between 2007 and 2018, the national suicide rate among persons ages 1 to 24 increased 57.4 percent. (2) According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.8 percent of high school students reported seriously considering suicide, and 8.9 percent reporting attempting to take their lives during that period. (3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. (4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. (6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. In addition, 40 percent of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past 12 months, with more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth having seriously considered suicide. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that-- (1) student suicide awareness, prevention training, and response materials should be available to all school personnel, including administrative personnel, teachers, counselors, and other school leaders; (2) States should give autonomy to each local educational agency to-- (A) adopt a policy with respect to student suicide awareness and prevention; and (B) work collaboratively with local organizations, youth mental health experts, health care providers, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement training for school personnel and students, including by sharing and disseminating-- (i) training materials and resources; and (ii) information that is evidence-informed or promising on student suicide prevention; (3) the Secretary of Health and Human Services should identify the highest unmet needs, specifically with at-risk student populations, such as-- (A) minority students; (B) LBGTQ+ identifying students; (C) students living with mental health conditions; (D) students living with substance use disorders; (E) students who have engaged in self-harm or have attempted suicide; and (F) students experiencing homelessness or out-of- home settings; (4) schools should offer these services to students in grades 9 through 12, with the support of organizations with demonstrated expertise in cultural competency, suicide awareness, response, and prevention training; (5) students who receive such training should not be taught to be counselors, but rather should be educated on how to-- (A) recognize signs of suicide and depression; (B) report these signs to appropriate staff; and (C) identify sources of care and support; and (6) schools should utilize school-based mental health professionals and other community partnerships. SEC. 4. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. (a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. (b) Training Requirements.--Section 520E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (m) as subsections (e) through (n), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Requirements for Student Suicide Awareness and Training Programs.-- ``(1) In general.--As a condition on receipt of funds under subsection (a)(6), an applicant shall agree to use the funds to establish or implement a statewide policy-- ``(A) requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training that-- ``(i) includes at least one classroom session each school year; ``(ii) is evidence-informed; and ``(iii) includes training on-- ``(I) the warning signs of, and elevated risk factors for, poor emotional well-being, mental health issues, and suicide of oneself and of others; ``(II) suggested responses to such warning signs; ``(III) further suicide awareness and prevention resources; and ``(IV) the method and manner of making an appropriate referral to a school-based mental health services provider; and ``(B) requiring, with respect to such school personnel, that such training include training on-- ``(i) cultural competency and intersectionality sensitivity; and ``(ii) an overview of applicable Federal, State, and local law concerning reporting requirements. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ``(C) The term `school personnel' means-- ``(i) principals or other heads of a school; other professional instructional staff (such as staff involved in curriculum development, staff development, or operating library, media, and computer centers); specialized instructional support personnel such as school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists; and other qualified professional personnel, such as school nurses, speech language pathologists, and school librarians, involved in providing assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and educational, therapeutic, and other necessary services; and ``(ii) other school employees and contractors who interact with students, including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, coaches, janitorial staff, and after-school program employees.''. (c) Funding.--Subsection (n) of section 520E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36), as redesignated by subsection (b)(2), is amended-- (1) by striking ``For the purpose'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--For the purpose''; (2) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2028''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year, not less than 15 percent of such amounts shall be used for grants or cooperative agreements to carry out subsection (a)(6) (to establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training).''. <all>

Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes.

Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel

D

MO

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028, and otherwise revises, grants administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support youth suicide early-intervention and prevention strategies. Specifically, the bill requires SAMHSA to award a portion of such grants for statewide training programs on emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention for elementary and secondary school students and staff.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. (3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. (6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. In addition, 40 percent of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past 12 months, with more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth having seriously considered suicide. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ``(C) The term `school personnel' means-- ``(i) principals or other heads of a school; other professional instructional staff (such as staff involved in curriculum development, staff development, or operating library, media, and computer centers); specialized instructional support personnel such as school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists; and other qualified professional personnel, such as school nurses, speech language pathologists, and school librarians, involved in providing assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and educational, therapeutic, and other necessary services; and ``(ii) other school employees and contractors who interact with students, including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, coaches, janitorial staff, and after-school program employees.''. (c) Funding.--Subsection (n) of section 520E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

2. (3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. In addition, 40 percent of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past 12 months, with more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth having seriously considered suicide. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ``(C) The term `school personnel' means-- ``(i) principals or other heads of a school; other professional instructional staff (such as staff involved in curriculum development, staff development, or operating library, media, and computer centers); specialized instructional support personnel such as school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists; and other qualified professional personnel, such as school nurses, speech language pathologists, and school librarians, involved in providing assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and educational, therapeutic, and other necessary services; and ``(ii) other school employees and contractors who interact with students, including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, coaches, janitorial staff, and after-school program employees.''. (c) Funding.--Subsection (n) of section 520E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. Between 2007 and 2018, the national suicide rate among persons ages 1 to 24 increased 57.4 percent. (2) According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.8 percent of high school students reported seriously considering suicide, and 8.9 percent reporting attempting to take their lives during that period. (3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. (4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. (6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. In addition, 40 percent of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past 12 months, with more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth having seriously considered suicide. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. (a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ``(C) The term `school personnel' means-- ``(i) principals or other heads of a school; other professional instructional staff (such as staff involved in curriculum development, staff development, or operating library, media, and computer centers); specialized instructional support personnel such as school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists; and other qualified professional personnel, such as school nurses, speech language pathologists, and school librarians, involved in providing assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and educational, therapeutic, and other necessary services; and ``(ii) other school employees and contractors who interact with students, including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, coaches, janitorial staff, and after-school program employees.''. (c) Funding.--Subsection (n) of section 520E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. Between 2007 and 2018, the national suicide rate among persons ages 1 to 24 increased 57.4 percent. (2) According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.8 percent of high school students reported seriously considering suicide, and 8.9 percent reporting attempting to take their lives during that period. (3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. (4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. (6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. In addition, 40 percent of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past 12 months, with more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth having seriously considered suicide. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that-- (1) student suicide awareness, prevention training, and response materials should be available to all school personnel, including administrative personnel, teachers, counselors, and other school leaders; (2) States should give autonomy to each local educational agency to-- (A) adopt a policy with respect to student suicide awareness and prevention; and (B) work collaboratively with local organizations, youth mental health experts, health care providers, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement training for school personnel and students, including by sharing and disseminating-- (i) training materials and resources; and (ii) information that is evidence-informed or promising on student suicide prevention; (3) the Secretary of Health and Human Services should identify the highest unmet needs, specifically with at-risk student populations, such as-- (A) minority students; (B) LBGTQ+ identifying students; (C) students living with mental health conditions; (D) students living with substance use disorders; (E) students who have engaged in self-harm or have attempted suicide; and (F) students experiencing homelessness or out-of- home settings; (4) schools should offer these services to students in grades 9 through 12, with the support of organizations with demonstrated expertise in cultural competency, suicide awareness, response, and prevention training; (5) students who receive such training should not be taught to be counselors, but rather should be educated on how to-- (A) recognize signs of suicide and depression; (B) report these signs to appropriate staff; and (C) identify sources of care and support; and (6) schools should utilize school-based mental health professionals and other community partnerships. SEC. 4. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. (a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. (b) Training Requirements.--Section 520E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. ``(C) The term `school personnel' means-- ``(i) principals or other heads of a school; other professional instructional staff (such as staff involved in curriculum development, staff development, or operating library, media, and computer centers); specialized instructional support personnel such as school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists; and other qualified professional personnel, such as school nurses, speech language pathologists, and school librarians, involved in providing assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and educational, therapeutic, and other necessary services; and ``(ii) other school employees and contractors who interact with students, including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, coaches, janitorial staff, and after-school program employees.''. (c) Funding.--Subsection (n) of section 520E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36), as redesignated by subsection (b)(2), is amended-- (1) by striking ``For the purpose'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--For the purpose''; (2) by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2028''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year, not less than 15 percent of such amounts shall be used for grants or cooperative agreements to carry out subsection (a)(6) (to establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training).''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. 4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. ( 6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ( ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. 3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. ( STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. 3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. ( STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. 4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. ( 6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ( ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. 3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. ( STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. 4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. ( 6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ( ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. 3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. ( STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. 4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. ( 6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ( ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) In the last 12 years, suicide has been on the increase, moving up to the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34 with about 157,000 youth treated at emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries. 3) Eighty percent of students show warning signs before attempting suicide. ( STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes. 4) Prevention and awareness training will equip individuals to become aware of the warning signs of suicide, identify students in crisis, and provide resources for help. (5) Research shows that inquiring about suicide ideation, or discussing suicide in terms of recognizing risk factors and prevention methods-- (A) does not increase the chance of suicide; and (B) in fact, can lower the risk of suicide. ( 6) Sexual minority youth (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ( a) Additional Authorized Use of Grant Funds.--Section 520E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) establish and implement a statewide policy requiring school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to complete student emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention training in accordance with subsection (d).''. ( ``(2) Definitions.--As used in subsection (a)(6) and this subsection: ``(A) The term `evidence-informed' means informed by practices that-- ``(i) use the best available research and practice knowledge to guide program design and implementation; ``(ii) allow for innovation while incorporating the lessons learned from the existing research literature; and ``(iii) are responsive to families' cultural backgrounds, community values, and individual preferences. ``(B) The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State-licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

S.1578

Health

Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals who work in designated workforce-shortage areas.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, 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 ``Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating part G (42 U.S.C. 295j et seq.) as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 294n et seq.) the following: ``PART G--MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN WORKFORCE SHORTAGE ``SEC. 783. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN WORKFORCE SHORTAGES. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which-- ``(1) the Secretary enters into agreements with individuals to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loan; and ``(2) the individuals each agree to complete a period of service in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(b) Payments.--For each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make a payment to such individual as follows: ``(1) Service in a shortage area.--The Secretary shall pay-- ``(A) for each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), \1/6\ of the principal of and interest on each eligible loan of the individual which is outstanding on the date the individual began service pursuant to the agreement; and ``(B) for completion of the sixth and final year of such service, the remainder of such principal and interest. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(3) Any Federal Perkins Loan under part E of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(d) Period of Service.--The period of service required by an agreement under subsection (a) shall consist of up to 6 years of full- time employment, with no more than one year passing between any two years of covered employment, as a mental health professional in the United States in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(e) Ineligibility for Double Benefits.--No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations or a loan repayment under both-- ``(1) this subsection; and ``(2) any federally supported loan forgiveness program, including under section 338B, 338I, or 846 of this Act, or section 428J, 428L, 455(m), or 460 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by an individual to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the individual completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the individual under this section. ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021, and every other year thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- ``(1) the number and location of borrowers who have qualified for loan repayments under this section; and ``(2) the impact of this section on the availability of mental health services in mental health professional shortage areas. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''. <all>

Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes.

Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021

Sen. Smith, Tina

D

MN

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals who work in designated workforce-shortage areas.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, 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. SEC. 2. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. 295j et seq.) as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 783. ``(b) Payments.--For each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make a payment to such individual as follows: ``(1) Service in a shortage area.--The Secretary shall pay-- ``(A) for each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), \1/6\ of the principal of and interest on each eligible loan of the individual which is outstanding on the date the individual began service pursuant to the agreement; and ``(B) for completion of the sixth and final year of such service, the remainder of such principal and interest. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. 295j et seq.) as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. ``(b) Payments.--For each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make a payment to such individual as follows: ``(1) Service in a shortage area.--The Secretary shall pay-- ``(A) for each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), \1/6\ of the principal of and interest on each eligible loan of the individual which is outstanding on the date the individual began service pursuant to the agreement; and ``(B) for completion of the sixth and final year of such service, the remainder of such principal and interest. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, 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. SEC. 2. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. 295j et seq.) as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 783. ``(b) Payments.--For each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make a payment to such individual as follows: ``(1) Service in a shortage area.--The Secretary shall pay-- ``(A) for each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), \1/6\ of the principal of and interest on each eligible loan of the individual which is outstanding on the date the individual began service pursuant to the agreement; and ``(B) for completion of the sixth and final year of such service, the remainder of such principal and interest. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(d) Period of Service.--The period of service required by an agreement under subsection (a) shall consist of up to 6 years of full- time employment, with no more than one year passing between any two years of covered employment, as a mental health professional in the United States in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(e) Ineligibility for Double Benefits.--No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations or a loan repayment under both-- ``(1) this subsection; and ``(2) any federally supported loan forgiveness program, including under section 338B, 338I, or 846 of this Act, or section 428J, 428L, 455(m), or 460 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by an individual to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the individual completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the individual under this section. ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, 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 ``Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating part G (42 U.S.C. 295j et seq.) as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F (42 U.S.C. 294n et seq.) the following: ``PART G--MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN WORKFORCE SHORTAGE ``SEC. 783. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN WORKFORCE SHORTAGES. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which-- ``(1) the Secretary enters into agreements with individuals to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loan; and ``(2) the individuals each agree to complete a period of service in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(b) Payments.--For each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make a payment to such individual as follows: ``(1) Service in a shortage area.--The Secretary shall pay-- ``(A) for each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), \1/6\ of the principal of and interest on each eligible loan of the individual which is outstanding on the date the individual began service pursuant to the agreement; and ``(B) for completion of the sixth and final year of such service, the remainder of such principal and interest. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(3) Any Federal Perkins Loan under part E of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(4) Any other Federal loan as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(d) Period of Service.--The period of service required by an agreement under subsection (a) shall consist of up to 6 years of full- time employment, with no more than one year passing between any two years of covered employment, as a mental health professional in the United States in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(e) Ineligibility for Double Benefits.--No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations or a loan repayment under both-- ``(1) this subsection; and ``(2) any federally supported loan forgiveness program, including under section 338B, 338I, or 846 of this Act, or section 428J, 428L, 455(m), or 460 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(2) Limitation.--The failure by an individual to complete the full period of service obligated pursuant to such an agreement, taken alone, shall not constitute a breach of the agreement, so long as the individual completed in good faith the years of service for which payments were made to the individual under this section. ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021, and every other year thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- ``(1) the number and location of borrowers who have qualified for loan repayments under this section; and ``(2) the impact of this section on the availability of mental health services in mental health professional shortage areas. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021''. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(d) Period of Service.--The period of service required by an agreement under subsection (a) shall consist of up to 6 years of full- time employment, with no more than one year passing between any two years of covered employment, as a mental health professional in the United States in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021''. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(d) Period of Service.--The period of service required by an agreement under subsection (a) shall consist of up to 6 years of full- time employment, with no more than one year passing between any two years of covered employment, as a mental health professional in the United States in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021''. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(d) Period of Service.--The period of service required by an agreement under subsection (a) shall consist of up to 6 years of full- time employment, with no more than one year passing between any two years of covered employment, as a mental health professional in the United States in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021''. ``(2) Maximum amount.--The total amount of payments under this section to any individual shall not exceed $250,000. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(d) Period of Service.--The period of service required by an agreement under subsection (a) shall consist of up to 6 years of full- time employment, with no more than one year passing between any two years of covered employment, as a mental health professional in the United States in a mental health professional shortage area. ``(f) Breach.-- ``(1) Liquidated damages formula.--The Secretary may establish a liquidated damages formula to be used in the event of a breach of an agreement entered into under subsection (a). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SHORTAGE. ``(c) Eligible Loans.--The loans eligible for repayment under this section are each of the following: ``(1) Any loan for education in mental health or a related field leading to a master's degree, leading to a doctoral degree, or consisting of post-doctoral study. ``(2) Any Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (as such terms are used in section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(2) The term `mental health professional shortage area' means-- ``(A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or ``(B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes. ``(g) Additional Criteria.--The Secretary-- ``(1) may establish such criteria and rules to carry out this section as the Secretary determines are needed and in addition to the criteria and rules specified in this section; and ``(2) shall give notice to the committees specified in subsection (h) of any criteria and rules so established. ``(i) Definition.--In this section: ``(1) The term `mental health professional' means a full- time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031. ''.

H.R.3842

Commerce

MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue up to ten Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) licenses each year to certain applicants. An SBIC is a privately owned company, licensed and regulated by the SBA, which invests in small businesses through debt and equity. A license issued under the bill must be awarded to an applicant The SBA must prioritize applicants that are located in states with fewer licenses and establish a streamlined application process for those licenses.

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, 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 ``MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MICROCAP SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY DESIGNATION. (a) In General.--Title III of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Microcap small business investment company license.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may approve an application and issue not more than 10 licenses annually under this subsection with respect to any applicant-- ``(i) that would otherwise be issued a license under this subsection, except that the management of the applicant does not satisfy the qualification requirements under paragraph (3)(A)(ii) to the extent that such requirements relate to investment experience and track record, including any such requirements further set forth in section 107.305 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; ``(ii) for which the fund managers have-- ``(I) a documented record of successful business experience; ``(II) a record of business management success; or ``(III) knowledge in the particular industry or business in which the investment strategy is being pursued; and ``(iii) that, in addition to any other requirement applicable to the applicant under this title or the rules issued to carry out this title (including section 121.301(c)(2) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), will make not less than 25 percent of its investments in-- ``(I) low-income communities, as that term is defined in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(II) a community that has been designated as a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z-1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(III) businesses primarily engaged in research and development; ``(IV) manufacturers; ``(V) businesses primarily owned or controlled by individuals in underserved communities before receiving capital from the applicant; and ``(VI) rural areas, as that term is defined by the Bureau of the Census. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(C) Timing for issuance of license.-- Notwithstanding paragraph (2), with respect to an application for a license submitted to the Administrator pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) not later than 60 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Administrator, process and provide complete feedback with respect to any pre-license application requirements applicable to the applicant; ``(ii) not restrict the submission of any application materials; and ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Administrator-- ``(I) approve the application and issue a license for such operation to the applicant, if the requirements for the license are satisfied; or ``(II) based upon facts in the record-- ``(aa) disapprove the application; and ``(bb) provide the applicant with-- ``(AA) a clear, written explanation of the reason for the disapproval; and ``(BB) a chance to remedy any issues with the application and immediately reapply, with technical assistance provided as needed and a new determination made by the Administrator not later than 30 days after the date on which the applicant re- submits the application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(E) Investment committee.-- ``(i) In general.--Each company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall have not fewer than 2 independent members on the investment committee of the company in a manner that complies with the following requirements: ``(I) The independent members of the investment committee are or have been licensed managers of small business investment companies within the preceding 10-year period. ``(II) No small business investment company described in subclause (I) may adversely affected by the relationship of the independent members of the investment committee with the company licensed pursuant to this paragraph. ``(III) The independent members of the investment committee are required to approve each investment made by the company. ``(IV) The independent members of the investment committee shall not be paid a management fee, but may receive paid expenses and a portion of any carried interest. ``(ii) Leverage limits.--Any leverage associated with a company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall not be counted toward the leverage limits of the independent members of the investment committee of the company under this title.''; and (2) in section 303(d) (15 U.S.C. 683(d)), by inserting ``(or, with respect to a company licensed under section 301(c)(5), 50 percent)'' after ``25 percent''. (b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- (A) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and (B) the term ``covered company'' means an entity that is licensed to operate as a small business investment company pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (2) Rules.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue rules to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section. (3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies. <all>

MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2021

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes.

MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2021

Rep. Neguse, Joe

D

CO

This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue up to ten Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) licenses each year to certain applicants. An SBIC is a privately owned company, licensed and regulated by the SBA, which invests in small businesses through debt and equity. A license issued under the bill must be awarded to an applicant The SBA must prioritize applicants that are located in states with fewer licenses and establish a streamlined application process for those licenses.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. MICROCAP SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY DESIGNATION. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Microcap small business investment company license.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may approve an application and issue not more than 10 licenses annually under this subsection with respect to any applicant-- ``(i) that would otherwise be issued a license under this subsection, except that the management of the applicant does not satisfy the qualification requirements under paragraph (3)(A)(ii) to the extent that such requirements relate to investment experience and track record, including any such requirements further set forth in section 107.305 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; ``(ii) for which the fund managers have-- ``(I) a documented record of successful business experience; ``(II) a record of business management success; or ``(III) knowledge in the particular industry or business in which the investment strategy is being pursued; and ``(iii) that, in addition to any other requirement applicable to the applicant under this title or the rules issued to carry out this title (including section 121.301(c)(2) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), will make not less than 25 percent of its investments in-- ``(I) low-income communities, as that term is defined in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(II) a community that has been designated as a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z-1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(III) businesses primarily engaged in research and development; ``(IV) manufacturers; ``(V) businesses primarily owned or controlled by individuals in underserved communities before receiving capital from the applicant; and ``(VI) rural areas, as that term is defined by the Bureau of the Census. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(III) The independent members of the investment committee are required to approve each investment made by the company. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

SHORT TITLE. 2. MICROCAP SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY DESIGNATION. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(III) The independent members of the investment committee are required to approve each investment made by the company. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. MICROCAP SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY DESIGNATION. 681 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Microcap small business investment company license.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may approve an application and issue not more than 10 licenses annually under this subsection with respect to any applicant-- ``(i) that would otherwise be issued a license under this subsection, except that the management of the applicant does not satisfy the qualification requirements under paragraph (3)(A)(ii) to the extent that such requirements relate to investment experience and track record, including any such requirements further set forth in section 107.305 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; ``(ii) for which the fund managers have-- ``(I) a documented record of successful business experience; ``(II) a record of business management success; or ``(III) knowledge in the particular industry or business in which the investment strategy is being pursued; and ``(iii) that, in addition to any other requirement applicable to the applicant under this title or the rules issued to carry out this title (including section 121.301(c)(2) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), will make not less than 25 percent of its investments in-- ``(I) low-income communities, as that term is defined in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(II) a community that has been designated as a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z-1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(III) businesses primarily engaged in research and development; ``(IV) manufacturers; ``(V) businesses primarily owned or controlled by individuals in underserved communities before receiving capital from the applicant; and ``(VI) rural areas, as that term is defined by the Bureau of the Census. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(C) Timing for issuance of license.-- Notwithstanding paragraph (2), with respect to an application for a license submitted to the Administrator pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) not later than 60 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Administrator, process and provide complete feedback with respect to any pre-license application requirements applicable to the applicant; ``(ii) not restrict the submission of any application materials; and ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Administrator-- ``(I) approve the application and issue a license for such operation to the applicant, if the requirements for the license are satisfied; or ``(II) based upon facts in the record-- ``(aa) disapprove the application; and ``(bb) provide the applicant with-- ``(AA) a clear, written explanation of the reason for the disapproval; and ``(BB) a chance to remedy any issues with the application and immediately reapply, with technical assistance provided as needed and a new determination made by the Administrator not later than 30 days after the date on which the applicant re- submits the application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(III) The independent members of the investment committee are required to approve each investment made by the company. ``(IV) The independent members of the investment committee shall not be paid a management fee, but may receive paid expenses and a portion of any carried interest. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, 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 ``MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MICROCAP SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY DESIGNATION. 681 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Microcap small business investment company license.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may approve an application and issue not more than 10 licenses annually under this subsection with respect to any applicant-- ``(i) that would otherwise be issued a license under this subsection, except that the management of the applicant does not satisfy the qualification requirements under paragraph (3)(A)(ii) to the extent that such requirements relate to investment experience and track record, including any such requirements further set forth in section 107.305 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; ``(ii) for which the fund managers have-- ``(I) a documented record of successful business experience; ``(II) a record of business management success; or ``(III) knowledge in the particular industry or business in which the investment strategy is being pursued; and ``(iii) that, in addition to any other requirement applicable to the applicant under this title or the rules issued to carry out this title (including section 121.301(c)(2) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), will make not less than 25 percent of its investments in-- ``(I) low-income communities, as that term is defined in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(II) a community that has been designated as a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z-1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(III) businesses primarily engaged in research and development; ``(IV) manufacturers; ``(V) businesses primarily owned or controlled by individuals in underserved communities before receiving capital from the applicant; and ``(VI) rural areas, as that term is defined by the Bureau of the Census. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(C) Timing for issuance of license.-- Notwithstanding paragraph (2), with respect to an application for a license submitted to the Administrator pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) not later than 60 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Administrator, process and provide complete feedback with respect to any pre-license application requirements applicable to the applicant; ``(ii) not restrict the submission of any application materials; and ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Administrator-- ``(I) approve the application and issue a license for such operation to the applicant, if the requirements for the license are satisfied; or ``(II) based upon facts in the record-- ``(aa) disapprove the application; and ``(bb) provide the applicant with-- ``(AA) a clear, written explanation of the reason for the disapproval; and ``(BB) a chance to remedy any issues with the application and immediately reapply, with technical assistance provided as needed and a new determination made by the Administrator not later than 30 days after the date on which the applicant re- submits the application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(E) Investment committee.-- ``(i) In general.--Each company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall have not fewer than 2 independent members on the investment committee of the company in a manner that complies with the following requirements: ``(I) The independent members of the investment committee are or have been licensed managers of small business investment companies within the preceding 10-year period. ``(II) No small business investment company described in subclause (I) may adversely affected by the relationship of the independent members of the investment committee with the company licensed pursuant to this paragraph. ``(III) The independent members of the investment committee are required to approve each investment made by the company. ``(IV) The independent members of the investment committee shall not be paid a management fee, but may receive paid expenses and a portion of any carried interest. ``(ii) Leverage limits.--Any leverage associated with a company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall not be counted toward the leverage limits of the independent members of the investment committee of the company under this title. ''; and (2) in section 303(d) (15 U.S.C. 683(d)), by inserting ``(or, with respect to a company licensed under section 301(c)(5), 50 percent)'' after ``25 percent''. (b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- (A) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and (B) the term ``covered company'' means an entity that is licensed to operate as a small business investment company pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(E) Investment committee.-- ``(i) In general.--Each company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall have not fewer than 2 independent members on the investment committee of the company in a manner that complies with the following requirements: ``(I) The independent members of the investment committee are or have been licensed managers of small business investment companies within the preceding 10-year period. 683(d)), by inserting ``(or, with respect to a company licensed under section 301(c)(5), 50 percent)'' after ``25 percent''. ( 3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(II) No small business investment company described in subclause (I) may adversely affected by the relationship of the independent members of the investment committee with the company licensed pursuant to this paragraph. ``(ii) Leverage limits.--Any leverage associated with a company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall not be counted toward the leverage limits of the independent members of the investment committee of the company under this title. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- (A) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and (B) the term ``covered company'' means an entity that is licensed to operate as a small business investment company pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(II) No small business investment company described in subclause (I) may adversely affected by the relationship of the independent members of the investment committee with the company licensed pursuant to this paragraph. ``(ii) Leverage limits.--Any leverage associated with a company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall not be counted toward the leverage limits of the independent members of the investment committee of the company under this title. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- (A) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and (B) the term ``covered company'' means an entity that is licensed to operate as a small business investment company pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(E) Investment committee.-- ``(i) In general.--Each company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall have not fewer than 2 independent members on the investment committee of the company in a manner that complies with the following requirements: ``(I) The independent members of the investment committee are or have been licensed managers of small business investment companies within the preceding 10-year period. 683(d)), by inserting ``(or, with respect to a company licensed under section 301(c)(5), 50 percent)'' after ``25 percent''. ( 3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(II) No small business investment company described in subclause (I) may adversely affected by the relationship of the independent members of the investment committee with the company licensed pursuant to this paragraph. ``(ii) Leverage limits.--Any leverage associated with a company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall not be counted toward the leverage limits of the independent members of the investment committee of the company under this title. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- (A) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and (B) the term ``covered company'' means an entity that is licensed to operate as a small business investment company pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(E) Investment committee.-- ``(i) In general.--Each company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall have not fewer than 2 independent members on the investment committee of the company in a manner that complies with the following requirements: ``(I) The independent members of the investment committee are or have been licensed managers of small business investment companies within the preceding 10-year period. 683(d)), by inserting ``(or, with respect to a company licensed under section 301(c)(5), 50 percent)'' after ``25 percent''. ( 3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(II) No small business investment company described in subclause (I) may adversely affected by the relationship of the independent members of the investment committee with the company licensed pursuant to this paragraph. ``(ii) Leverage limits.--Any leverage associated with a company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall not be counted toward the leverage limits of the independent members of the investment committee of the company under this title. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- (A) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and (B) the term ``covered company'' means an entity that is licensed to operate as a small business investment company pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(E) Investment committee.-- ``(i) In general.--Each company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall have not fewer than 2 independent members on the investment committee of the company in a manner that complies with the following requirements: ``(I) The independent members of the investment committee are or have been licensed managers of small business investment companies within the preceding 10-year period. 683(d)), by inserting ``(or, with respect to a company licensed under section 301(c)(5), 50 percent)'' after ``25 percent''. ( 3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(II) No small business investment company described in subclause (I) may adversely affected by the relationship of the independent members of the investment committee with the company licensed pursuant to this paragraph. ``(ii) Leverage limits.--Any leverage associated with a company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall not be counted toward the leverage limits of the independent members of the investment committee of the company under this title. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- (A) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration; and (B) the term ``covered company'' means an entity that is licensed to operate as a small business investment company pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(c)), as added by subsection (a). (

To establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 301(c) (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Priority; streamlined process.--With respect to an application for a license pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) give priority to an applicant for such a license that is located in an underlicensed State; and ``(ii) establish a streamlined process for applicants submitting such an application. ``(D) Leverage.--A company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- ``(i) not be eligible to receive leverage in an amount that is more than $25,000,000; and ``(ii) access leverage in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the private capital of the applicant. ``(E) Investment committee.-- ``(i) In general.--Each company licensed pursuant to this paragraph shall have not fewer than 2 independent members on the investment committee of the company in a manner that complies with the following requirements: ``(I) The independent members of the investment committee are or have been licensed managers of small business investment companies within the preceding 10-year period. 683(d)), by inserting ``(or, with respect to a company licensed under section 301(c)(5), 50 percent)'' after ``25 percent''. ( 3) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall publicly publish a report that details, for the year covered by the report-- (A) the number of covered companies licensed by the Administrator; (B) the industries in which covered companies have invested; (C) the geographic locations of covered companies; and (D) the aggregate performance of covered companies.

H.R.9514

Taxation

Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2022 or the WFCA Act of 2022 This bill allows certain additional expenses to be paid from a dependent care flexible spending arrangement (FSA), specifically qualified sports, tutoring, and music or art expenses. It also increases the eligibility age for dependent care benefits to 15, allows a carryforward of unused benefits to the next plan year, and increases to $15,000 the maximum amount of dependent care benefits excludible from employee gross income.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, 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 ``Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2022'' or the ``WFCA Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDED IN DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 129(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or provision of, those'' and inserting ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses (within the meaning of section 137(d)), qualified sports expenses, qualified tutoring expenses, qualifying art expenses, or those'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Qualified sports expenses.--The term `qualified sports expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of physical exercise or physical activity. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. ``(12) Qualified art expenses.--The term `qualified art expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of music or art.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. SEC. 3. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. (a) In General.--Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses'' and inserting ``or provision of, with respect to a qualifying individual, qualified adoption expenses'', (2) by striking ``The term'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The term'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Special rule.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `qualifying individual' has the meaning given in paragraph (1) of section 21(b), except such paragraph shall be applied by substituting `age 15' for `age 13'.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 4. CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(10) Benefit carry forward rules.-- ``(A) In general.--A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides for the automatic carry forward from the close of a plan year to the succeeding plan year of any aggregate unused contributions totaling $20 or greater. ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. ``(C) Exclusion from gross income.--No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carry forward under this paragraph. ``(D) Coordination limits.--The maximum amount which may be contributed to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this paragraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 5. INCREASE OF BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,000 ($2,500'' and inserting ``$15,000 ($7,500''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

WFCA Act of 2022

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes.

WFCA Act of 2022 Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2022

Rep. Miller, Carol D.

R

WV

This bill allows certain additional expenses to be paid from a dependent care flexible spending arrangement (FSA), specifically qualified sports, tutoring, and music or art expenses. It also increases the eligibility age for dependent care benefits to 15, allows a carryforward of unused benefits to the next plan year, and increases to $15,000 the maximum amount of dependent care benefits excludible from employee gross income.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, 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 ``Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2022'' or the ``WFCA Act of 2022''. 2. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. ``(12) Qualified art expenses.--The term `qualified art expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of music or art.''. 3. (a) In General.--Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses'' and inserting ``or provision of, with respect to a qualifying individual, qualified adoption expenses'', (2) by striking ``The term'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The term'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Special rule.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `qualifying individual' has the meaning given in paragraph (1) of section 21(b), except such paragraph shall be applied by substituting `age 15' for `age 13'.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. 4. CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(10) Benefit carry forward rules.-- ``(A) In general.--A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides for the automatic carry forward from the close of a plan year to the succeeding plan year of any aggregate unused contributions totaling $20 or greater. ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. ``(C) Exclusion from gross income.--No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carry forward under this paragraph. ``(D) Coordination limits.--The maximum amount which may be contributed to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this paragraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount.''. SEC. (a) In General.--Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,000 ($2,500'' and inserting ``$15,000 ($7,500''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2022'' or the ``WFCA Act of 2022''. 2. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. ``(12) Qualified art expenses.--The term `qualified art expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of music or art.''. 3. (a) In General.--Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses'' and inserting ``or provision of, with respect to a qualifying individual, qualified adoption expenses'', (2) by striking ``The term'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The term'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Special rule.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `qualifying individual' has the meaning given in paragraph (1) of section 21(b), except such paragraph shall be applied by substituting `age 15' for `age 13'.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. 4. CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED BENEFITS. ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. ``(C) Exclusion from gross income.--No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carry forward under this paragraph. ``(D) Coordination limits.--The maximum amount which may be contributed to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this paragraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount.''. SEC. (a) In General.--Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,000 ($2,500'' and inserting ``$15,000 ($7,500''.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, 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 ``Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2022'' or the ``WFCA Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDED IN DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 129(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or provision of, those'' and inserting ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses (within the meaning of section 137(d)), qualified sports expenses, qualified tutoring expenses, qualifying art expenses, or those'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Qualified sports expenses.--The term `qualified sports expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of physical exercise or physical activity. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. ``(12) Qualified art expenses.--The term `qualified art expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of music or art.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. SEC. 3. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. (a) In General.--Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses'' and inserting ``or provision of, with respect to a qualifying individual, qualified adoption expenses'', (2) by striking ``The term'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The term'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Special rule.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `qualifying individual' has the meaning given in paragraph (1) of section 21(b), except such paragraph shall be applied by substituting `age 15' for `age 13'.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 4. CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(10) Benefit carry forward rules.-- ``(A) In general.--A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides for the automatic carry forward from the close of a plan year to the succeeding plan year of any aggregate unused contributions totaling $20 or greater. ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. ``(C) Exclusion from gross income.--No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carry forward under this paragraph. ``(D) Coordination limits.--The maximum amount which may be contributed to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this paragraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 5. INCREASE OF BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,000 ($2,500'' and inserting ``$15,000 ($7,500''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, 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 ``Working Families Childcare Access Act of 2022'' or the ``WFCA Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDED IN DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 129(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or provision of, those'' and inserting ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses (within the meaning of section 137(d)), qualified sports expenses, qualified tutoring expenses, qualifying art expenses, or those'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Qualified sports expenses.--The term `qualified sports expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of physical exercise or physical activity. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. ``(12) Qualified art expenses.--The term `qualified art expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in a program of music or art.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. SEC. 3. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. (a) In General.--Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 1, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or provision of, qualified adoption expenses'' and inserting ``or provision of, with respect to a qualifying individual, qualified adoption expenses'', (2) by striking ``The term'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The term'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Special rule.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `qualifying individual' has the meaning given in paragraph (1) of section 21(b), except such paragraph shall be applied by substituting `age 15' for `age 13'.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 4. CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Section 129(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(10) Benefit carry forward rules.-- ``(A) In general.--A plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if it provides for the automatic carry forward from the close of a plan year to the succeeding plan year of any aggregate unused contributions totaling $20 or greater. ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. ``(C) Exclusion from gross income.--No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carry forward under this paragraph. ``(D) Coordination limits.--The maximum amount which may be contributed to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this paragraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 5. INCREASE OF BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,000 ($2,500'' and inserting ``$15,000 ($7,500''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. ( ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. ( ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. ( ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. ( ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Exception for dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement which conforms to the benefit carry forward rules of section 129(d)(10).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. ``(11) Qualified tutoring expenses.--The term `qualified tutoring expenses' means expenses paid or incurred for the participation or instruction of a dependent in virtual or in- person-- ``(A) individual academic tutoring, or ``(B) small-group academic tutoring in a group of four students or fewer. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS UP TO AGE 15. ( ``(B) Small balances.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), if an eligible employee carries a balance of less than $20 at the end of a plan year, such employee may elect to carry forward such balance to the next plan year or, if such employee makes no election, such balance may be forfeited. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

H.R.3801

Commerce

Showing How Isolationism Effects [sic] Long-term Development Act or the SHIELD Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study and report on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the U.S. economy. Such study shall involve a review of (1) the economic benefit of the free transfer of data, (2) the impact of digital trade barriers on the U.S. economy and business development, and (3) the beneficial impacts of data agreements on commerce. Commerce and the FTC must also establish and maintain a compendium of data localization regulations. Commerce and the FTC must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote U.S. economic activity through electronic commerce.

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. 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 ``Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act'' or the ``SHIELD Act''. SEC. 2. DATA LOCALIZATION COMPENDIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall jointly conduct a study on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the United States economy. (b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (d) Report to Congress.--The Secretary and the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to develop any legislation to promote United States economic activity through electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flows, and any related consumer protection issues. <all>

SHIELD Act

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium.

SHIELD Act Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act

Rep. Upton, Fred

R

MI

This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study and report on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the U.S. economy. Such study shall involve a review of (1) the economic benefit of the free transfer of data, (2) the impact of digital trade barriers on the U.S. economy and business development, and (3) the beneficial impacts of data agreements on commerce. Commerce and the FTC must also establish and maintain a compendium of data localization regulations. Commerce and the FTC must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote U.S. economic activity through electronic commerce.

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. 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 ``Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act'' or the ``SHIELD Act''. SEC. 2. DATA LOCALIZATION COMPENDIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall jointly conduct a study on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the United States economy. (b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (d) Report to Congress.--The Secretary and the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to develop any legislation to promote United States economic activity through electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flows, and any related consumer protection issues. <all>

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. 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 ``Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act'' or the ``SHIELD Act''. SEC. 2. DATA LOCALIZATION COMPENDIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall jointly conduct a study on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the United States economy. (b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (d) Report to Congress.--The Secretary and the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to develop any legislation to promote United States economic activity through electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flows, and any related consumer protection issues. <all>

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. 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 ``Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act'' or the ``SHIELD Act''. SEC. 2. DATA LOCALIZATION COMPENDIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall jointly conduct a study on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the United States economy. (b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (d) Report to Congress.--The Secretary and the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to develop any legislation to promote United States economic activity through electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flows, and any related consumer protection issues. <all>

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. 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 ``Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act'' or the ``SHIELD Act''. SEC. 2. DATA LOCALIZATION COMPENDIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall jointly conduct a study on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the United States economy. (b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (d) Report to Congress.--The Secretary and the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to develop any legislation to promote United States economic activity through electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flows, and any related consumer protection issues. <all>

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium.

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium.

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium.

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium.

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium.

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. b) Requirements for Study.--In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to-- (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium.--The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (

H.R.9289

Taxation

Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 This bill extends until after 2025 the requirement that final assembly of vehicles occur within North America for purposes of the clean vehicle tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend application of the requirement that final assembly of vehicles occur within North America for purposes of the clean vehicle credit, 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 ``Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR CLEAN VEHICLE CREDIT. (a) Final Assembly.--Subparagraph (G) of section 30D(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13401(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting ``in the case of any motor vehicle sold after December 31, 2025,'' before ``the final assembly''. (b) Critical Minerals and Battery Components.--Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13401 of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)(7)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025'', and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2024'', and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``after the date on which the proposed guidance described in paragraph (3)(B) is issued by the Secretary and before January 1, 2024'' and inserting ``during calendar year 2026'', (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2027'', (iii) in clause (iii), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2028'', (iv) in clause (iv), by striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2029'', and (v) in clause (v), by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2029'', (B) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``after the date on which the proposed guidance described in paragraph (3)(B) is issued by the Secretary and before January 1, 2024'' and inserting ``during calendar year 2026'', (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``2024 or 2025'' and inserting ``2027 or 2028'', (iii) in clause (iii), by striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2029'', (iv) in clause (iv), by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2030'', (v) in clause (v), by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2031'', and (vi) in clause (vi), by striking ``December 31, 2028'' and inserting ``December 31, 2031'', and (C) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``December 31, 2022'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 13401 of Public Law 117-169. <all>