117 S1675 RS: Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act
U.S. Senate
2021-05-18
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IICalendar No. 71117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1675IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 18, 2021Mr. Warnock (for himself, Mr. Rubio, Ms. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Cassidy, and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsJune 8, 2021Reported by Mrs. Murray, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo improve maternal health.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act. 2.Innovation for maternal healthTitle III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 330N of such Act, the following:330O.Innovation for maternal health(a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with experts representing a variety of clinical specialties, State, tribal, or local public health officials, researchers, epidemiologists, statisticians, and community organizations, shall establish or continue a program to award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of—(1)identifying, developing, or disseminating best practices to improve maternal health care quality, improve maternal and infant health outcomes, eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and improve infant health outcomes, which may include—(A)information on evidence-based practices to improve the quality and safety of maternal health care in hospitals and other health care settings of a State or health care system by addressing topics commonly associated with health complications or risks related to prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care;(B)best practices for improving maternal health care based on data findings and reviews conducted by a State maternal mortality review committee that address topics of relevance to common complications or health risks related to prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care; and(C)information on addressing determinants of health that impact maternal health outcomes for women before, during, and after pregnancy;(2)collaborating with State maternal mortality review committees to identify issues for the development and implementation of evidence-based practices to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, consistent with section 317K;(3)providing technical assistance and supporting the implementation of best practices identified in paragraph (1) to entities providing health care services to pregnant and postpartum women; and(4)identifying, developing, and evaluating new models of care that improve maternal and infant health outcomes, which may include the integration of community-based services and clinical care.(b)Eligible entitiesTo be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall—(1)submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require; and(2)demonstrate in such application that the entity is capable of carrying out data-driven maternal safety and quality improvement initiatives in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology or maternal health.(c)ReportNot later than September 30, 2024, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the practices described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). Such report shall include a description of the extent to which such practices reduced preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and whether such practices improved maternal and infant health. The Secretary shall disseminate information on such practices, as appropriate.(d)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026..3.Training for health care providersTitle VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by striking section 763 (42 U.S.C. 294p) and inserting the following:763.Training for health care providers(a)Grant programThe Secretary shall establish a program to award grants to accredited schools of allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, and nursing, and other health professional training programs for the training of health care professionals to improve the provision of prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care for racial and ethnic minority populations, including with respect to perceptions and biases that may affect the approach to, and provision of, care.(b)EligibilityTo be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an entity described in such subsection shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.(c)Reporting requirements(1)Periodic grantee reportsEach entity awarded a grant under this section shall periodically submit to the Secretary a report on the status of activities conducted using the grant, including a description of the impact of such training on patient outcomes, as applicable.(2)Report to CongressNot later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities conducted using grants under subsection (a) and any best practices identified and disseminated under subsection (d).(d)Best practicesThe Secretary may identify and disseminate best practices for the training described in subsection (a).(e)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026..4.Study on improving training for health care providersNot later than 2 years after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, through a contract with an independent research organization, conduct a study and make recommendations for accredited schools of allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, and nursing, and other health professional training programs on best practices related to training to improve the provision of prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care for racial and ethnic minority populations, including with respect to perceptions and biases that may affect the approach to, and provision of, care. 5.Perinatal quality collaboratives(a)In generalSection 317K(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–12(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(E)(i)The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with other offices and agencies, as appropriate, shall establish or continue a competitive grant program for the establishment or support of perinatal quality collaboratives to improve perinatal care and perinatal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants. A State, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization may use funds received through such grant to—(I)support the use of evidence-based or evidence-informed practices to improve outcomes for maternal and infant health;(II)work with clinical teams; experts; State, local, and, as appropriate, tribal public health officials; and stakeholders, including patients and families, to identify, develop, or disseminate best practices to improve perinatal care and outcomes; and(III)employ strategies that provide opportunities for health care professionals and clinical teams to collaborate across health care settings and disciplines, including primary care and mental health, as appropriate, to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, which may include the use of data to provide timely feedback across hospital and clinical teams to inform responses, and to provide support and training to hospital and clinical teams for quality improvement, as appropriate.(ii)To be eligible for a grant under clause (i), an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner and containing such information as the Secretary may require..(b)Report to CongressNot later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report regarding the activities conducted by recipients of grants under subsection (a)(2)(E) of section 317K of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–12).6.Integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women(a)GrantsTitle III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 330O of such Act, as added by section 2, the following:330P.Integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women(a)In generalThe Secretary may award grants for the purpose of establishing or operating evidence-based or innovative, evidence-informed programs to deliver integrated health care services to pregnant and postpartum women to optimize the health of women and their infants, including to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes, pregnancy-related deaths, and related health disparities (including such disparities associated with racial and ethnic minority populations), and, as appropriate, by addressing issues researched under subsection (b)(2) of section 317K.(b)Integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women(1)EligibilityTo be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a State, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act) shall work with relevant stakeholders that coordinate care to develop and carry out the program, including—(A)State, Tribal, and local agencies responsible for Medicaid, public health, social services, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment and services;(B)health care providers who serve pregnant and postpartum women; and(C)community-based health organizations and health workers, including providers of home visiting services and individuals representing communities with disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and including those representing racial and ethnic minority populations.(2)Terms(A)PeriodA grant awarded under subsection (a) shall be made for a period of 5 years. Any supplemental award made to a grantee under subsection (a) may be made for a period of less than 5 years.(B)PreferenceIn awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—(i)give preference to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations that have the highest rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity relative to other such States, Indian Tribes, or Tribal organizations, respectively; and(ii)shall consider health disparities related to maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, including such disparities associated with racial and ethnic minority populations.(C)EvaluationThe Secretary shall require grantees to evaluate the outcomes of the programs supported under the grant.(c)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026..(b)Report on grant outcomes and dissemination of best practices(1)ReportNot later than February 1, 2026, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that describes—(A)the outcomes of the activities supported by the grants awarded under the amendments made by this section on maternal and child health;(B)best practices and models of care used by recipients of grants under such amendments; and(C)obstacles identified by recipients of grants under such amendments, and strategies used by such recipients to deliver care, improve maternal and child health, and reduce health disparities.(2)Dissemination of best practicesNot later than August 1, 2026, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information on best practices and models of care used by recipients of grants under the amendments made by this section (including best practices and models of care relating to the reduction of health disparities, including such disparities associated with racial and ethnic minority populations, in rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity) to relevant stakeholders, which may include health providers, medical schools, nursing schools, relevant State, tribal, and local agencies, and the general public. 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act. 2.Innovation for maternal healthTitle III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 330N of such Act, the following:330O.Innovation for maternal health(a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with experts representing a variety of clinical specialties, State, Tribal, or local public health officials, researchers, epidemiologists, statisticians, and community organizations, shall establish or continue a program to award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of—(1)identifying, developing, or disseminating best practices to improve maternal health care quality and outcomes, improve maternal and infant health, and eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, which may include—(A)information on evidence-based practices to improve the quality and safety of maternal health care in hospitals and other health care settings of a State or health care system by addressing topics commonly associated with health complications or risks related to prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care;(B)best practices for improving maternal health care based on data findings and reviews conducted by a State maternal mortality review committee that address topics of relevance to common complications or health risks related to prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care; and(C)information on addressing determinants of health that impact maternal health outcomes for women before, during, and after pregnancy;(2)collaborating with State maternal mortality review committees to identify issues for the development and implementation of evidence-based practices to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, consistent with section 317K;(3)providing technical assistance and supporting the implementation of best practices identified in paragraph (1) to entities providing health care services to pregnant and postpartum women; and(4)identifying, developing, and evaluating new models of care that improve maternal and infant health outcomes, which may include the integration of community-based services and clinical care.(b)Eligible entitiesTo be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall—(1)submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require; and(2)demonstrate in such application that the entity is capable of carrying out data-driven maternal safety and quality improvement initiatives in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology or maternal health.(c)ReportNot later than September 30, 2024, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the practices described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). Such report shall include a description of the extent to which such practices reduced preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and whether such practices improved maternal and infant health. The Secretary shall disseminate information on such practices, as appropriate.(d)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026..3.Training for health care providersTitle VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by striking section 763 (42 U.S.C. 294p) and inserting the following:763.Training for health care providers(a)Grant programThe Secretary shall establish a program to award grants to accredited schools of allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, and nursing, and other health professional training programs for the training of health care professionals to improve the provision of prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care for racial and ethnic minority populations, including with respect to perceptions and biases that may affect the approach to, and provision of, care.(b)EligibilityTo be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an entity described in such subsection shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.(c)Reporting requirements(1)Periodic grantee reportsEach entity awarded a grant under this section shall periodically submit to the Secretary a report on the status of activities conducted using the grant, including a description of the impact of such training on patient outcomes, as applicable.(2)Report to CongressNot later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities conducted using grants under subsection (a) and any best practices identified and disseminated under subsection (d).(d)Best practicesThe Secretary may identify and disseminate best practices for the training described in subsection (a).(e)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026..4.Study on improving training for health care providersNot later than 2 years after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, through a contract with an independent research organization, conduct a study and make recommendations for accredited schools of allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, and nursing, and other health professional training programs on best practices related to training to improve the provision of prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care for racial and ethnic minority populations, including with respect to perceptions and biases that may affect the approach to, and provision of, care. 5.Perinatal quality collaboratives(a)In generalSection 317K(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–12(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(E)(i)The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with other offices and agencies, as appropriate, shall establish or continue a competitive grant program for the establishment or support of perinatal quality collaboratives to improve perinatal care and perinatal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants. A State, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization may use funds received through such grant to—(I)support the use of evidence-based or evidence-informed practices to improve outcomes for maternal and infant health;(II)work with clinical teams; experts; State, local, and, as appropriate, Tribal public health officials; and stakeholders, including patients and families, to identify, develop, or disseminate best practices to improve perinatal care and outcomes; and(III)employ strategies that provide opportunities for health care professionals and clinical teams to collaborate across health care settings and disciplines, including primary care and mental health, as appropriate, to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, which may include the use of data to provide timely feedback across hospital and clinical teams to inform responses, and to provide support and training to hospital and clinical teams for quality improvement, as appropriate.(ii)To be eligible for a grant under clause (i), an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner and containing such information as the Secretary may require..(b)Report to CongressNot later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report regarding the activities conducted by recipients of grants under subsection (a)(2)(E) of section 317K of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–12).6.Integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women(a)GrantsTitle III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 330O of such Act, as added by section 2, the following:330P.Integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women(a)In generalThe Secretary may award grants for the purpose of establishing or operating evidence-based or innovative, evidence-informed programs to deliver integrated health care services to pregnant and postpartum women to optimize the health of women and their infants, including to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes, pregnancy-related deaths, and related health disparities (including such disparities associated with racial and ethnic minority populations), and, as appropriate, by addressing issues researched under subsection (b)(2) of section 317K.(b)Integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women(1)EligibilityTo be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a State, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act) shall work with relevant stakeholders that coordinate care to develop and carry out the program, including—(A)State, Tribal, and local agencies responsible for Medicaid, public health, social services, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment and services;(B)health care providers who serve pregnant and postpartum women; and(C)community-based health organizations and health workers, including providers of home visiting services and individuals representing communities with disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and including those representing racial and ethnic minority populations.(2)Terms(A)PeriodA grant awarded under subsection (a) shall be made for a period of 5 years. Any supplemental award made to a grantee under subsection (a) may be made for a period of less than 5 years.(B)PrioritiesIn awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—(i)give priority to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations that have the highest rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity relative to other such States, Indian Tribes, or Tribal organizations, respectively; and(ii)shall consider health disparities related to maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, including such disparities associated with racial and ethnic minority populations.(C)EvaluationThe Secretary shall require grantees to evaluate the outcomes of the programs supported under the grant.(c)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026..(b)Report on grant outcomes and dissemination of best practices(1)ReportNot later than February 1, 2026, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that describes—(A)the outcomes of the activities supported by the grants awarded under the amendments made by this section on maternal and child health;(B)best practices and models of care used by recipients of grants under such amendments; and(C)obstacles identified by recipients of grants under such amendments, and strategies used by such recipients to deliver care, improve maternal and child health, and reduce health disparities.(2)Dissemination of best practicesNot later than August 1, 2026, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information on best practices and models of care used by recipients of grants under the amendments made by this section (including best practices and models of care relating to the reduction of health disparities, including such disparities associated with racial and ethnic minority populations, in rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity) to relevant stakeholders, which may include health providers, medical schools, nursing schools, relevant State, Tribal, and local agencies, and the general public. 7.Maternal vaccination awarenessIn carrying out the public awareness initiative related to vaccinations pursuant to section 313 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 245), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall take into consideration the importance of increasing awareness and knowledge of the safety and effectiveness of vaccines to prevent disease in pregnant and postpartum women and in infants and the need to improve vaccination rates in communities and populations with low rates of vaccination. June 8, 2021Reported with an amendment


110 HR 6701 IH: Civil Rights Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-07-31
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110th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 6701
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 31, 2008
Mr. Watt (for himself, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Honda, and Ms. Waters) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

A BILL
To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events that have advanced civil rights in America.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Civil Rights Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008.
ICivil rights quarter dollars
101.Issuance of redesigned quarter dollars emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and civil rights efforts in AmericaSection 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is amended—
(1)by redesignating subsection (r) (as added by section 622 of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–161) as subsection (s); and
(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(t)Redesign and issuance of quarter dollars emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and civil rights efforts in America
(1)Redesign beginning upon completion of prior program
(A)In generalNotwithstanding the fourth sentence of subsection (d)(1) and subsection (d)(2), quarter dollars issued after the end of the program established under subsection (s) shall have designs on the reverse selected in accordance with this subsection which are emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events that have advanced civil rights in America.
(B)Flexibility with regard to placement of inscriptionsNotwithstanding subsection (d)(1), the Secretary may select a design for quarter dollars referred to in subparagraph (A) in which—
(i)the inscription described in the second sentence of subsection (d)(1) appears on the reverse side of any such quarter dollars; and
(ii)any inscription described in the third sentence of subsection (d)(1) or the designation of the value of the coin appears on the obverse side of any such quarter dollars.
(2)Selection of civil rights leaders and events and designThe designs selected for the reverse of the coins described under this subsection—
(A)Civil rights leaders and events
(i)In generalThe selection of prominent civil rights leaders and events that have advanced civil rights in America to be honored with a coin under this subsection shall be chosen by the Secretary after consultation with the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
(ii)Coins may depict individuals and events such as—
(I)Martin Luther King, Jr.;
(II)Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad;
(III)The Little Rock Nine;
(IV)Rosa Parks;
(V)César Chávez;
(VI)Antonia Pantoja;
(VII)Dionisio (Dennis) Chávez;
(VIII)Patsy Mink;
(IX)Philip Vera Cruz; and
(X)Thurgood Marshall.
(iii)No portrait of a living individual shall be selected for a coin under this subsection.
(iv)40 civil rights leaders and events shall be selected to be commemorated with coins under this subsection.
(v)The selection process under clause (i) for—
(I)the first 32 coin designs shall be completed before the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Civil Rights Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008; and
(II)the remaining coin designs shall be completed before the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date the first coin is issued that bears the first design selected under this subsection.
(B)DesignEach of the designs required under this subsection for quarter dollars shall be—
(i)selected by the Secretary after consultation with—
(I)the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus;
(II)the Secretary of the Interior; and
(III) the Commission of Fine Arts;
(ii)reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee; and
(iii)in the case of a design depicting the contribution of an individual civil rights leader, shall not depict the individual in a size such that the coin could be considered to be a 2-headed coin.
(3)Issuance of coins
(A)Rate of issuanceThe quarter dollar coins bearing designs of civil rights leaders and events under this subsection shall be issued at the rate of 5 new designs during each year of the period of issuance under this subsection.
(B)Number of each of 5 coin designs in each yearOf the quarter dollar coins issued during each year of the period of issuance, the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe, on the basis of such factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the number of quarter dollars which shall be issued with each of the designs selected for such year.
(C)DurationSubject to paragraph (2), the program established under this subsection shall continue in effect until a each of the selected civil rights leaders and events have been honored with a coin.
(4)Treatment as numismatic itemsFor purposes of sections 5134 and 5136, all coins minted under this subsection shall be considered to be numismatic items.
(5)Issuance
(A)Quality of coinsThe Secretary may mint and issue such number of quarter dollars of each design selected under paragraph (3) in uncirculated and proof qualities as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(B)Silver coinsNotwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may mint and issue such number of quarter dollars of each design selected under paragraph (3) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, with a content of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.
(6)Designs after end of programUpon the completion of the coin program under this subsection, the design on—
(A)the obverse of the quarter dollar shall revert to the same design containing an image of President Washington in effect for the quarter dollar before the institution of the 50-State quarter dollar program; and
(B)notwithstanding the fourth sentence of subsection (d)(1), the reverse of the quarter dollar shall contain an image of General Washington crossing the Delaware River prior to the Battle of Trenton..
IIBullion investment products
201.Silver bullion coinSection 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (t) (as added by title I of this Act) the following new subsection:

(u)Silver Bullion Investment Product
(1)In generalThe Secretary shall strike and make available for sale such number of bullion coins as the Secretary determines to be appropriate that are exact duplicates of the quarter dollars issued under subsection (t), each of which shall—
(A)have a diameter of 3.0 inches and weigh 5.0 ounces;
(B)contain .999 fine silver;
(C)have incused into the edge the fineness and weight of the bullion coin;
(D)bear an inscription of the denomination of such coin, which shall be Quarter Dollar; and
(E)not be minted or issued by the United States Mint as so-called fractional bullion coins or in any size other than the size described in paragraph (A).
(2)Availability for saleBullion coins minted under paragraph (1)—
(A)shall become available for sale no sooner than the first day of the calendar year in which the circulating quarter dollar of which such bullion coin is a duplicate is issued; and
(B)may only be available for sale during the year in which such circulating quarter dollar is issued..


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111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 971
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 10, 2009
Mr. Weiner (for himself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, and Ms. Shea-Porter) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide commuter flexible spending arrangements.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transportation Flexible Savings Accounts Act of 2009.
2.Transportation flexible spending arrangements
(a)In generalSection 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to cafeteria plans) is amended by redesignating subsections (i) and (j) as subsections (j) and (k), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection:

(i)Transportation flexible spending arrangement
(1)In generalNotwithstanding subsection (f), qualified transportation fringe shall be treated as a qualified benefit for purposes of this section to the extent provided under a flexible spending arrangement (as defined in section 106(c)).
(2)Qualified transportation fringeFor purposes of this subsection, the term qualified transportation fringe has the meaning given such term by section 132(f), except that paragraph (2)(B) thereof shall be applied by substituting $100 for $175..
(b)Modification of regulationsThe Secretary of the Treasury shall make such modifications to Treasury Regulations under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as may be necessary to allow qualified transportation fringe (as defined in section 125(h) of such Code) to be offered through a flexible spending arrangement in a cafeteria plan.
(c)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HR 2583 IH: PPP Equity Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-04-15
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2583IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 15, 2021Mrs. Hinson (for herself and Ms. Spanberger) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo modify the calculation of the maximum loan amount under the paycheck protection program for farmers, ranchers, and sole proprietors, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the PPP Equity Act of 2021.2.Gross revenue calculation for farmers, ranchers, and sole proprietors(a)In generalSection 7(a)(36)(V) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(V)) is amended—(1)in the subparagraph heading, by striking farmers and ranchers and inserting farmers, ranchers, and sole proprietors; (2)in clause (i)—(A)in subclause (I), by inserting is a sole proprietor, after independent contractor,; and(B)in subclause (II), by striking farm income or expenses on a Schedule F and inserting income or expenses on a Schedule C (or any equivalent successor schedule) or Schedule F; and(3)in clause (ii)(I)(aa)(AA), by inserting Schedule C (or any equivalent successor schedule) or before Schedule F.(b)Conforming amendmentsSection 313(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116–260) is amended—(1)by striking Date; in the subsection heading and all that follows through Except and inserting Date.—Except; and(2)by striking paragraph (2).(c)Effective date; applicability(1)In generalThis Act and the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as if included in the CARES Act (Public Law 116–136; 134 Stat. 281) and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan.(2)Process for borrowers previously excludedNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall establish a process under which a borrower that was prohibited from requesting a recalculation of a covered loan under section 7(a)(36)(V)(iv) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(V)(iv)) because of the application of section 313(b)(2) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116–260), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, may submit, via mail or online, a request for such recalculation.


115 S393 IS: Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs Act
U.S. Senate
2017-02-15
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 393IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 15, 2017Mr. Scott (for himself and Mr. Booker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for
			 employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs Act or the LEAP Act.
		2.Credit for employees participating in qualified apprenticeship programs
			(a)In
 generalSubpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

					45S.Employees participating in qualified apprenticeship programs
						(a)In
 generalFor purposes of section 38, the apprenticeship credit determined under this section for the taxable year is an amount equal to the sum of the applicable credit amounts (as determined under subsection (b)) for each apprentice of the employer that exceeds the applicable apprenticeship level (as determined under subsection (e)) during such taxable year.
 (b)Applicable credit amountFor purposes of subsection (a), the applicable credit amount for each apprentice for each taxable year is equal to—
 (1)in the case of an apprentice who has not attained 25 years of age at the close of the taxable year, $1,500, or
 (2)in the case of an apprentice who has attained 25 years of age at the close of the taxable year, $1,000.
 (c)Limitation on number of years which credit may be taken into accountThe apprenticeship credit shall not be allowed for more than 2 taxable years with respect to any apprentice.
 (d)ApprenticeFor purposes of this section, the term apprentice means any employee who is employed by the employer—
 (1)in an officially recognized apprenticeable occupation, as determined by the Office of Apprenticeship of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor, and
 (2)pursuant to an apprentice agreement registered with— (A)the Office of Apprenticeship of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor, or
 (B)a recognized State apprenticeship agency, as determined by the Office of Apprenticeship of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor.
								(e)Applicable apprenticeship level
 (1)In generalFor purposes of this section, the applicable apprenticeship level shall be equal to— (A)in the case of any apprentice described in subsection (b)(1), the amount equal to 80 percent of the average number of such apprentices of the employer for the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year for which the credit is being determined, rounded to the next lower whole number; and
 (B)in the case of any apprentices described in subsection (b)(2), the amount equal to 80 percent of the average number of such apprentices of the employer for the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year for which the credit is being determined, rounded to the next lower whole number.
 (2)First year of new apprenticeship programsIn the case of an employer which did not have any apprentices during any taxable year in the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year for which the credit is being determined, the applicable apprenticeship level shall be equal to zero.
							(f)Coordination
 with other creditsThe amount of credit otherwise allowable under sections 45A, 51(a), and 1396(a) with respect to any employee shall be reduced by the credit allowed by this section with respect to such employee.
						(g)Certain rules To
 applyRules similar to the rules of subsections (i)(1) and (k) of section 51 shall apply for purposes of this section..
			(b)Credit made part
 of general business creditSubsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (35), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting , plus, and by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (37)the apprenticeship credit determined under section 45S(a)..
			(c)Denial of double
 benefitSubsection (a) of section 280C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting 45S(a), after 45P(a),.
			(d)Clerical
 amendmentThe table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:Sec. 45S. Employees
				participating in qualified apprenticeship programs..
			(e)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals commencing apprenticeship programs after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 3.Limitation on government printing costsNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall coordinate with the heads of Federal departments and independent agencies to—
 (1)determine which Government publications could be available on Government websites and no longer printed and to devise a strategy to reduce overall Government printing costs over the 10-year period beginning with fiscal year 2017, except that the Director shall ensure that essential printed documents prepared for social security recipients, medicare beneficiaries, and other populations in areas with limited Internet access or use continue to remain available;
 (2)establish Government wide Federal guidelines on employee printing; and
 (3)issue guidelines requiring every department, agency, commission, or office to list at a prominent place near the beginning of each publication distributed to the public and issued or paid for by the Federal Government—
 (A)the name of the issuing agency, department, commission, or office;
 (B)the total number of copies of the document printed;
 (C)the collective cost of producing and printing all of the copies of the document; and
 (D)the name of the entity publishing the document.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1918
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			October 26, 2009
			Mr. Roberts introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on certain
		  men’s non-work footwear covering the ankle.

		1.Certain men’s non-work footwear covering
			 the ankle
			(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the
			 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
			 numerical sequence the following new heading:

								9902.01.00Footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics,
						covering the ankle, other than work footwear, the foregoing for men (provided
						for in subheading 6402.91.40)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011

					.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
			 consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6331
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			August 2, 2012
			Mr. Honda introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Financial
			 Services

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in
		  commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
		  and the Panama Canal.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Panama-Pacific International Exposition and Panama Canal Commemorative
			 Coins Act.
		2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
			(1)The 1915 Panama-Pacific International
			 Exposition was a world’s fair held in San Francisco, California. The Exposition
			 ran from February 20 until December 4, 1915.
			(2)The Exposition
			 commemorated the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of
			 the discovery of the Pacific Ocean by the Spanish explorer Vasco Nuñez de
			 Balboa.
			(3)The event was a
			 significant factor in the economic recovery of San Francisco, which had been
			 nearly destroyed by an earthquake and subsequent fire in 1906.
			(4)President William
			 Howard Taft announced the choice of San Francisco as the location of the
			 Exposition in 1911, and construction began shortly thereafter.
			(5)There were
			 hundreds of buildings on the grounds; most were built to last only the duration
			 of the Exposition. Every State then in the Union was represented with a
			 building. Many nations were represented at the Exposition as well: 22 foreign
			 governments had buildings. The fair occupied 76 city blocks.
			(6)The only building
			 to survive the Exposition, and its most visible remnant, is the Palace of Fine
			 Arts, which was designed by noted architect Bernard R. Maybeck.
			(7)Congress
			 authorized the United States Mint to issue five different coins dated 1915 in
			 connection with the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The coins
			 represent a high water mark for American commemorative coins. Produced at the
			 San Francisco Mint, these were the first United States commemorative coins to
			 bear the motto In God We Trust, and included the silver
			 Panama-Pacific half dollar and four gold coins in denominations of one dollar,
			 2½ dollars, a 50-dollar round coin, and a unique 50-dollar octagonal
			 coin.
			(8)The octagonal $50 gold piece was the
			 largest coin authorized by Congress, and the first minted since 1852 in a shape
			 other than round.
			(9)The Panama Canal,
			 which cuts across the Isthmus of Panama, was built between 1890 and 1914. It
			 was the world’s greatest engineering feat of its time and required a labor
			 force of almost 40,000.
			(10)While the initial
			 French efforts to build the canal were disastrous, President Theodore
			 Roosevelt, recognizing the value of a canal, led the United States in buying
			 the equipment and concession of the unsuccessful French effort to build the
			 canal for $40 million, and championed the effort that overcame malaria and
			 immense logistical problems. The Canal opened on August 15, 1914—401 years
			 after Balboa first crossed Panama.
			(11)Stretching 51
			 miles, the Panama Canal connected the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean,
			 saving sailors a dangerous 8,000-mile journey around Cape Horn and through the
			 Straits of Magellan, and cutting in half the time previously required to sail
			 between the oceans.
			(12)The United States
			 should mark the centennial of this important event in San Francisco and the
			 monumental achievement of the opening of the Panama Canal.
			(13)The proceeds from
			 the surcharge on the sale of such commemorative coins will assist in supporting
			 the educational programs of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society and
			 the preservation of Theodore Roosevelt’s home in Oyster Bay, New York.
			3.Coin
			 specifications
			(a)DenominationsThe Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in
			 this Act referred to as the Secretary) shall mint and issue the
			 following coins:
				(1)$5 octagonal
			 gold coinsNot more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall—
					(A)be octagonal in
			 shape;
					(B)weigh 8.359
			 grams;
					(C)have a distance
			 between two opposing vertices of 0.850 inches; and
					(D)contain 90 percent
			 gold and 10 percent alloy.
					(2)$5 round gold
			 coinsNot more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall—
					(A)be round in
			 shape;
					(B)weigh 8.359
			 grams;
					(C)have a diameter of
			 0.850 inches; and
					(D)contain 90 percent
			 gold and 10 percent alloy.
					(3)$1 silver
			 coinsNot more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall—
					(A)weigh 26.73
			 grams;
					(B)have a diameter of
			 1.500 inches; and
					(C)contain 90 percent
			 silver and 10 percent copper.
					(4)Half dollar clad
			 coinsNot more than 500,000
			 half dollar coins, which shall—
					(A)weigh 11.34
			 grams;
					(B)have a diameter of
			 1.205 inches; and
					(C)be minted to the
			 specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31,
			 United States Code.
					(b)Legal
			 tenderThe coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as
			 provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.
			(c)Numismatic
			 itemsFor purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States
			 Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic
			 items.
			4.Design of
			 coins
			(a)Design
			 requirements
				(1)In
			 generalThe design of the
			 coins minted under this Act shall be a close likeness of the two gold and one
			 half dollar coins issued by the San Francisco Mint at the opening of the
			 Pan-Pacific Exposition and the medal awarded to every United States citizen who
			 worked for a continuous 2-year period on the construction of the Panama
			 Canal.
				(2)Specific design
			 requirements
					(A)$5 gold
			 coinsThe $5 octagonal gold
			 coins minted under this Act and the $5 round gold coins minted under this Act
			 shall be a close likeness of the octagonal Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 gold
			 coin and the round Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 gold coin, respectively. Such
			 coins—
						(i)shall have an obverse depicting the head of
			 the goddess Minerva, with a Corinthian-style helmet, enclosed in a ring of
			 beads;
						(ii)with a reverse—
							(I)depicting an owl perched on a pine bough
			 complete with four pine cones and multiple sprigs of pine needles surrounded by
			 the same ring of beads depicted on the obverse; and
							(II)depicting,
			 outside this ring, the inscriptions PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION
			 and SAN FRANCISCO in a single line of text circling the entire
			 rim, with the words separated by dots; and
							(iii)with respect to the octagonal coin, such
			 coin shall also have an obverse and reverse that depicts, in the eight angles
			 of the vertices, eight stylized dolphins that form an outer circle.
						(B)$1 silver
			 coinsThe $1 silver coins
			 minted under this Act shall be designed—
						(i)to be a close likeness, in the form of a
			 coin, of the Roosevelt Medal—
							(I)awarded to every
			 United States citizen who worked for a continuous 2-year period on the
			 construction of the Panama Canal;
							(II)issued as a
			 result of an Executive order dated June 23, 1907, by President Theodore
			 Roosevelt;
							(III)designed by
			 artist F.D. Millet; and
							(IV)struck by the
			 United States Mint in Philadelphia;
							(ii)with an obverse depicting the image of
			 President Theodore Roosevelt; and
						(iii)with a
			 reverse—
							(I)depicting the
			 Culebra Cut, a 9-mile, 272-foot-deep excavation through the Cordillera
			 Mountains;
							(II)displaying the
			 Canal Zone motto THE LAND DIVIDED, THE WORLD UNITED inscribed on
			 the horizon; and
							(III)displaying the legend PRESENTED BY
			 THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES around the border, except that the
			 Secretary may, after consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts and review
			 by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, choose to omit such legend.
							(C)Half dollar clad
			 coinsThe half dollar clad
			 coins minted under this Act shall be designed—
						(i)to be a close likeness of the 1915 Panama
			 Pacific Exposition half dollar coin;
						(ii)with an obverse
			 depicting Columbia scattering flowers from a cornucopia held by a small child
			 towards a sunset on the Golden Gate (prior to the construction of the now
			 famous bridge), which was designed by the Mint’s then-Chief Engraver, Charles
			 Barber; and
						(iii)with a reverse
			 depicting an eagle resting on the union shield with an oak branch to its left,
			 for stability and strength, and an olive branch to its right, for peace,
			 credited to Barber’s assistant George T. Morgan, designer of the Morgan
			 dollar.
						(3)Designation and
			 inscriptionsOn each coin minted under this Act there shall
			 be—
					(A)a designation of
			 the value of the coin;
					(B)an inscription of
			 the year—
						(i)depicted in Roman
			 numerals (MMXV), in the case of the $5 and half dollar coins;
			 and
						(ii)2015,
			 in the case of the $1 coins; and
						(C)inscriptions of
			 the words Liberty, In God We Trust, United
			 States of America, and E Pluribus Unum.
					(b)SelectionThe
			 design for the coins minted under this Act shall be—
				(1)selected by the Secretary after
			 consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts; and
				(2)reviewed by the
			 Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
				5.Issuance of
			 coins
			(a)Quality of
			 coinsCoins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated
			 and proof qualities.
			(b)Mint
			 facilityOnly 1 facility of the United States Mint may be used to
			 strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act.
			(c)Period for
			 issuanceThe Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only
			 during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2015.
			6.Sale of
			 coins
			(a)Sale
			 priceThe coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the
			 Secretary at a price equal to the sum of—
				(1)the face value of
			 the coins;
				(2)the surcharge
			 provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and
				(3)the cost of
			 designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of
			 machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping).
				(b)Bulk
			 salesThe Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued
			 under this Act at a reasonable discount.
			(c)Prepaid
			 orders
				(1)In
			 generalThe Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins
			 minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins.
				(2)DiscountSale
			 prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a
			 reasonable discount.
				7.Surcharges
			(a)In
			 generalAll sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a
			 surcharge of—
				(1)$35 per coin for
			 the $5 coin;
				(2)$10 per coin for
			 the $1 coin; and
				(3)$5 per coin for the half dollar
			 coin.
				(b)DistributionSubject
			 to section 5134(f)(1) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received
			 by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly
			 paid by the Secretary as follows:
				(1)Three-quarters of the surcharges to the San
			 Francisco Museum and Historical Society for the design and construction of
			 appropriate exhibitions in the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society,
			 including the necessary adaptive reuse of the Old Mint, commemorating the
			 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, as well as the development of
			 appropriate exhibitions at the Palace of Fine Arts on the grounds of the former
			 Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
				(2)One-fourth of the surcharges to the
			 National Park Foundation to be used for programs, construction, or preservation
			 work at President Theodore Roosevelt’s home in Oyster Bay, New York.
				(c)AuditsThe
			 Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such
			 books, records, documents, and other data of each of the organizations referred
			 to in subsection (b) as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid
			 under such subsection.
			(d)LimitationNotwithstanding
			 subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under
			 this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such
			 issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative
			 coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin
			 program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States
			 Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of
			 the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6627
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 3, 2012
			Mr. Langevin
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a
		  credit for veteran first-time homebuyers and for adaptive housing and mobility
		  improvements for disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act
			 of 2012.
		2.Veteran
			 first-time homebuyer tax credit
			(a)In
			 generalSubsection (a) of
			 section 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as
			 follows:

					(a)Allowance of
				creditIn the case of an
				eligible veteran who purchases a principal residence in the United States
				during the taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax
				imposed by this subtitle for such taxable year an amount equal to 10 percent of
				the purchase price of the
				residence.
					.
			(b)Additional
			 limitation for adaptive housing improvementsParagraph (1) of section 36(b) of such Code
			 is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs
			 (C), (D), and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
			 following new subparagraph:

					(B)Special rule for
				adaptive housing improvementsIn the case of a principal residence with
				special fixtures or movable facilities made necessary by the nature of the
				disability of the veteran, if such fixtures and facilities are—
						(i)provided to the veteran pursuant to
				specially adapted housing assistance under chapter 21 of title 38, United
				States Code, or
						(ii)similar to such
				fixtures and facilities that would be provided to the veteran if the veteran
				received such assistance,
						then
				subparagraph (A) shall be increased by the lesser of $8,000 or the portion of
				the purchase price of the principal residence attributable such fixtures or
				movable
				facilities..
			(c)Eligible
			 veteran
				(1)In
			 generalParagraph (1) of section 36(c) of such Code is amended by
			 striking First-time
			 homebuyer.—The term first time homebuyer means
			 any individual and inserting Eligible veteran.—The term eligible
			 veteran means any individual who is a veteran (as defined in section
			 101(2) of title 38, United States Code).
				(2)Long-time
			 residentParagraph (6) of section 36(c) of such Code is amended
			 by striking treated as a first-time homebuyer and inserting
			 treated as meeting the no present ownership interest requirement of
			 paragraph (1).
				(d)Recapture of
			 creditSubsection (f) of
			 section 36 is amended to read as follows:

					(f)Recapture of
				credit
						(1)In
				generalIf a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with
				respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence
				ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer (and, if married, the
				taxpayer’s spouse)) before the end of the 36-month period beginning on the date
				of the purchase of such residence by the taxpayer the tax imposed by this
				chapter for the taxable year of such disposition or cessation shall be
				increased by the amount of the credit so allowed.
						(2)Exceptions
							(A)Death of
				taxpayerParagraphs (1) shall
				not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer’s
				death.
							(B)Involuntary
				conversionParagraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a
				residence which is compulsorily or involuntarily converted (within the meaning
				of section 1033(a)) if the taxpayer acquires a new principal residence during
				the 2-year period beginning on the date of the disposition or cessation
				referred to in paragraph (1). Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal
				residence during the 36-month period referred to therein in the same manner as
				if such new principal residence were the converted residence.
							(C)Transfers
				between spouses or incident to divorceIn the case of a transfer
				of a residence to which section 1041(a) applies—
								(i)paragraph (1)
				shall not apply to such transfer, and
								(ii)in the case of
				taxable years ending after such transfer, paragraph (1) shall apply to the
				transferee in the same manner as if such transferee were the transferor (and
				shall not apply to the transferor).
								(D)Special rule for
				members of the Armed Forces, etc
								(i)In
				generalIn the case of the disposition of a principal residence
				by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) in connection
				with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual’s
				spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) shall not
				apply to such disposition (or cessation).
								(ii)Qualified
				official extended duty serviceFor purposes of this section, the
				term qualified official extended duty service means service on
				qualified official extended duty as—
									(I)a member of the
				uniformed services,
									(II)a member of the
				Foreign Service of the United States, or
									(III)an employee of
				the intelligence community.
									(iii)DefinitionsAny
				term used in this subparagraph which is also used in paragraph (9) of section
				121(d) shall have the same meaning as when used in such paragraph.
								(3)Joint
				returnsIn the case of a credit allowed under subsection (a) with
				respect to a joint return, half of such credit shall be treated as having been
				allowed to each individual filing such return for purposes of this
				subsection.
						(4)Return
				requirementIf the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable
				year is increased under this subsection, the taxpayer shall, notwithstanding
				section 6012, be required to file a return with respect to the taxes imposed
				under this
				subtitle.
						.
			(e)Application of
			 creditSubsection (h) of section 36 of the Internal Revenue Code
			 of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

					(h)TerminationThis section shall not apply to any
				residence purchased after December 31,
				2016.
					.
			(f)Assignment of
			 credit in case of constructionSection 36, as amended by this Act, is
			 amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(i)Credit may be
				assigned
						(1)In
				generalIn the case of a
				residence constructed by the taxpayer, if such taxpayer elects the application
				of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined
				under this section which is attributable to an increase under subparagraph (B)
				of subsection (b)(1) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be
				allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible
				designee. The person so designated shall be allowed the amount of the credit so
				assigned and shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to such credit for
				purposes of this title (other than this paragraph), except that such credit
				shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and
				not allowed under subsection (a)).
						(2)Eligible
				designeeFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term eligible
				designee means any person who, with respect to the residence, provides
				or installs any improvements, special fixtures, or movable facilities to which
				the credit is attributable under subparagraphs (B) of subsection (b)(1).
						(3)Election
				requirementsAny election under paragraph (1) shall include such
				information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the
				Secretary shall by regulation
				prescribe.
						.
			(g)Conforming
			 amendments
				(1)Paragraph (2) of section 26(b) of such Code
			 is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (W), by
			 striking the period at the end of subparagraph (X) and inserting ,
			 and, and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

						(Y)section 36(f) (relating to recapture of
				veteran first-time homebuyer tax
				credit).
						.
				(2)Section 38(b) is
			 amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (35), by
			 striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting ,
			 and, and by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

						(37)the portion of the veteran first-time
				homebuyers credit assigned to the taxpayer to which the second sentence of
				section 36(i)(1)
				applies,
						.
				(3)The heading for
			 section 1400C(e)(4) is amended by striking national first-time homebuyers
			 credit and inserting veteran first-time homebuyers
			 credit.
				(h)Clerical
			 amendmentThe item relating to section 36 in the table of
			 sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is
			 amended to read as follows:

						Sec. 36. Veteran first-time homebuyer
				credit.

					.
			(i)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to
			 residences purchased after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			3.Veteran home
			 mobility improvement credit
			(a)In
			 generalSubpart C of part IV
			 of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by
			 inserting before section 37 the following new section:

					36C.Veteran home
				mobility improvement credit
						(a)In
				generalIn the case of a
				veteran, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this
				subtitle for any taxable year an amount equal to the amount paid or incurred by
				the taxpayer for qualified adaptive housing improvements for the taxable
				year.
						(b)LimitationThe
				credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed $8,000.
						(c)Qualified
				adaptive housing improvementFor purposes of this section, the
				term qualified adaptive housing improvement means special fixtures
				or movable facilities with respect to the principal residence of the veteran
				which are made necessary by the nature of the disability of the veteran, if
				such fixtures and facilities are—
							(1)provided to the veteran pursuant to
				specially adapted housing assistance under chapter 21 of title 38, United
				States Code, or
							(2)similar to such
				fixtures and facilities that would be provided to the veteran if the veteran
				received such assistance.
							(d)Credit may be
				assigned
							(1)In
				generalIf the taxpayer
				elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of
				the credit under this section for such year which would (but for this
				subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is
				an eligible designee. The person so designated shall be allowed the amount of
				the credit so assigned and shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to
				such credit for purposes of this title (other than this paragraph), except that
				such credit shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such
				taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)).
							(2)Eligible
				designeeFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term eligible
				designee means any person who, with respect to the residence, provides
				or installs any qualified adaptive housing improvements to which the credit
				under this section is attributable.
							(3)Election
				requirementsAny election under paragraph (1) shall include such
				information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the
				Secretary shall by regulation
				prescribe.
							.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendments
				(1)Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United
			 States Code, is amended by inserting , 36C after
			 36B.
				(2)Section 38(b), as
			 amended by this Act, is amended by striking plus at the end of
			 paragraph (36), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (37) and
			 inserting , and, and by adding at the end the following new
			 paragraph:

						(38)the portion of the veteran home mobility
				improvement credit assigned to the taxpayer to which the second sentence of
				section 36C(d)(1)
				applies
						.
				(3)The table of sections for subpart C of part
			 IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended
			 by inserting before the item relating to section 37 the following new
			 item:

							Sec. 36C. Veteran home mobility
				improvement
				credit.

						.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2012.


		IV
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. CON. RES. 145
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 8, 2009
			Ms. Lee of California
			 (for herself, Mrs. Christensen,
			 Ms. Clarke, and
			 Mr. Meeks of New York) submitted the
			 following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
		Supporting the goals and ideals of National
		  Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other
		  purposes.

		Whereas nearly 3,000,000 Americans self-identified as
			 Caribbean American in the 2000 Census;
		Whereas due to ongoing racial and ethnic health
			 disparities Caribbean Americans face poor health, premature death, low-quality
			 health care, and an additional community stigma regarding HIV/AIDS and its
			 causes;
		Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
			 (CDC) estimates that over 1,106,400 people were living with HIV/AIDS at the end
			 of 2006 and that over 232,700 were unaware that they were infected;
		Whereas the CDC recognizes continuing racial and ethnic
			 disparities among people with HIV/AIDS and cites working to end such
			 disparities as a key initiative in the fight against HIV/AIDS;
		Whereas the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
			 (UNAIDS) estimates that 230,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS in the
			 Caribbean at the end of 2007 and that an additional 20,000 were newly infected,
			 making the region the second-most affected by HIV in the world;
		Whereas UNAIDS estimates that approximately 14,000 people
			 in the Caribbean died of AIDS during 2007, making it one of the leading causes
			 of death in the Caribbean among adults between the ages of 15 to 49 years
			 old;
		Whereas according to the Bureau of the Census, immigration
			 to the United States from the Caribbean has increased every decade since 1941,
			 with 978,800 Caribbean emigrants entering the United States from 1991 to
			 2000;
		Whereas according to the Department of Homeland Security,
			 2,703,868 people coming from the Caribbean have obtained legal permanent status
			 in the United States since 1980, including 134,744 in 2008 alone;
		Whereas, on June 8, 2006, the first annual National
			 Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was organized to encourage Caribbean
			 American and Caribbean-born individuals across the United States and its
			 territories, to get educated, get tested, get treated, and get involved;
			 and
		Whereas June 8th of each year has been established as
			 National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be
			 it

		That the Congress—
			(1)supports the goals
			 and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and recognizes
			 the fourth anniversary of observing such day;
			(2)encourages State
			 and local governments, including their public health agencies, to recognize
			 such day, to publicize its importance among their communities, and to encourage
			 Caribbean Americans, Caribbean-born individuals, and all people in the United
			 States and its territories to know their status and undergo testing for
			 HIV;
			(3)encourages
			 national, State, and local media organizations to carry messages in support of
			 National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; and
			(4)supports the
			 development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to
			 reduce new HIV infections, especially among communities of color.


117 S2286 IS: Western Water, Jobs, and Infrastructure Act
U.S. Senate
2021-06-24
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2286IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2021Mr. Tester introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects, and for other purposes.1.Short title; table of contents(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Western Water, Jobs, and Infrastructure Act.(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.TITLE I—Reclamation Rural Water Project Construction FundSec. 101. Definitions.Sec. 102. Establishment.Sec. 103. Deposits to Fund.Sec. 104. Expenditures from Fund.Sec. 105. Investments of amounts.TITLE II—Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion FundSec. 201. Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund.TITLE III—Milk River ProjectSec. 301. Definitions.Sec. 302. Milk River Project rehabilitation projects.IReclamation Rural Water Project Construction Fund101.DefinitionsIn this title:(1)Authorized rural water projectThe term authorized rural water project means a project—(A)that is designed to provide domestic, industrial, municipal, or residential water to a small community or group of small communities, including Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; and(B)(i)that is authorized to be carried out by the Secretary on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or(ii)for which an Act of Congress after the date of enactment of this Act has authorized the construction of the project.(2)FundThe term Fund means the Reclamation Rural Water Project Construction Fund established by section 102.(3)Indian TribeThe 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).(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation. 102.EstablishmentThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund, to be known as the Reclamation Rural Water Project Construction Fund, consisting of—(1)such amounts as are deposited in the Fund under section 103; and(2)any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund under section 105.103.Deposits to Fund(a)In generalThere is appropriated to the Fund, out of money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until September 30, 2036.(b)Availability of amountsAmounts deposited in the Fund under subsection (a) shall—(1)be made available in accordance with this title, without further appropriation; and(2)supplements, and not supplant, amounts appropriated for authorized rural water projects under any other provision of law.104.Expenditures from Fund(a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, the Secretary may use not less than $200,000,000 of amounts available in the Fund to complete construction of authorized rural water projects.(b)Restrictions(1)No operation and maintenance costsThe Secretary shall not use any amounts from the Fund to pay for operation and maintenance costs of an authorized rural water project authorized under subsection (a).(2)ConditionsThe Secretary shall not expend any amounts from the Fund to carry out this section until the date on which the Secretary develops—(A)programmatic goals to carry out this section that—(i)would enable the completion of construction of the authorized rural water projects as expeditiously as practicable; and(ii)reflect—(I)the goals and priorities identified in the laws authorizing the authorized rural water projects; and(II)the goals of the Reclamation Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.); and(B)funding prioritization criteria to serve as a methodology for distributing funds under this section that take into account—(i)an evaluation of the urgent and compelling need for potable water supplies in the affected rural and Tribal communities;(ii)the status of the current stages of completion of the authorized rural water project;(iii)the financial needs of the affected rural and Tribal communities;(iv)the potential economic benefits of the expenditures on job creation and general economic development in the affected rural and Tribal communities;(v)the ability of the authorized rural water project to address regional- and watershed-level water supply needs;(vi)the ability of the authorized rural water project—(I)to minimize water and energy consumption; and(II)to encourage the development of renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar, and hydropower elements;(vii)the need for the authorized rural water project to address—(I)the needs of Indian Tribes and members of Indian Tribes; and(II)other community needs or interests; and(viii)such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to prioritize the use of available funds.105.Investments of amounts(a)In generalThe Secretary shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals.(b)Credits to FundThe interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in the Fund shall be credited to, and form a part of, the Fund. IIIndian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund201.Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund(a)EstablishmentThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund (referred to in this section as the Fund).(b)Deposits(1)In generalThe Fund shall consist of such amounts as are appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (2).(2)Mandatory fundingOn October 1, 2021, and on each October 1 thereafter through October 1, 2025, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit in the Fund $400,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2036.(c)UsesAmounts deposited in the Fund under subsection (b) shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to implement any Indian water rights settlement agreement approved by Congress, including any Indian water rights settlement agreement approved by Congress after the date of enactment of this Act, that resolves, in whole or in part, litigation involving the United States, if the settlement agreement or implementing legislation requires the Bureau of Reclamation or the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide financial assistance for, or plan, design, and construct—(1)water supply infrastructure; or(2)a project—(A)to rehabilitate a water delivery system to conserve water; or(B)to restore fish and wildlife habitat or otherwise improve environmental conditions associated with or affected by, or located within the same river basin as, a Federal reclamation project that is in existence on the date of enactment of this Act. IIIMilk River Project301.DefinitionsIn this title:(1)Milk river project(A)In generalThe term Milk River Project means the Bureau of Reclamation project conditionally approved by the Secretary on March 14, 1903, pursuant to the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), commencing at Lake Sherburne Reservoir and providing water to a point approximately 6 miles east of Nashua, Montana.(B)InclusionsThe term Milk River Project includes the St. Mary Unit.(2)St. mary unit(A)In generalThe term St. Mary Unit means the St. Mary Storage Unit of the Milk River Project authorized by Congress on March 25, 1905.(B)InclusionsThe term St. Mary Unit includes—(i)Sherburne Dam and Reservoir;(ii)Swift Current Creek Dike;(iii)Lower St. Mary Lake;(iv)St. Mary Canal Diversion Dam; and(v)St. Mary Canal and appurtenances. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation. 302.Milk River Project rehabilitation projects(a)Authorization of rehabilitation projectsThe Secretary shall use amounts made available under subsection (d) to carry out projects to rehabilitate the Milk River Project, including projects—(1)to rehabilitate or replace aging or damaged infrastructure;(2)to improve the efficiency of the Milk River Project;(3)to protect fish and wildlife; and (4)to protect municipal, agricultural, and Tribal water supplies. (b)Federal shareNotwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c), the Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under subsection (a) shall be 100 percent.(c)Voluntarily contributionsNotwithstanding subsection (b), a non-Federal partner may voluntarily contribute to the costs of a project carried out under this section.(d)FundingIn addition to amounts otherwise made available, there is appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section, out of any amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.


114 HR 772 IH: Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-02-05
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I
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 772
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 5, 2015
Mr. Duncan of Tennessee (for himself and Mr. Price of North Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft in accordance with new International Civil Aviation Organization flight recorder standards.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. 2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
(1)In 2012 the International Civil Aviation Organization (referred to in this Act as ICAO) adopted a standard requiring all new aircraft with a maximum certificated take-off mass over 15,000 kilograms for which a type certificate is issued on or after 1 January, 2016, and which are required to be equipped with both a digital flight recorder (referred to in this Act as FDR), and a cockpit voice recorder (referred to in this Act as CVR), to be equipped with 2 combination FDR/CVR recorder systems. (2)It is in the public’s best interest that the second combination FDR/CVR system installed under the new ICAO standard uses a deployable combination FDR/CVR/Emergency Locator Transmitter (referred to in this Act as ELT) system to: maximize survivability; prevent the need for underwater recovery of both black boxes in water incidents; improve timely location of the aircraft, accident site and survivors; and to ensure rapid recovery of the FDR/CVR data for timely safety and security analysis in all crash scenarios.
(3)Deployable recorder systems combine an FDR, a CVR, and ELT into one crash hardened, survivable black box, which releases from the aircraft upon crash impact with land, water, and in the event of in-air explosion, enabling it to avoid the crash impact site and float indefinitely on water to avoid time-consuming and costly underwater search efforts. (4)Deployable FDR/CVR/ELT black boxes send a distress alert tracking signal to the free, global constellation of Search and Rescue (SAR) satellite transponders known as COSPAS–SARSAT; providing the position of the aircraft at point of impact, aircraft tail number, country of origin, and location of the deployable FDR/CVR/ELT black box for quick recovery and analysis.
(5)Recent commercial aviation accidents exemplify a growing trend in difficult and costly underwater aircraft CVR/FDR location and recovery efforts: (A)March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, disappeared with 239 passengers and crew. International search and recovery efforts for the aircraft and black boxes are ongoing involving 29 nations and hundreds of millions of dollars in resources, estimated to result in the most expensive search and recovery mission in aviation history.
(B)June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean with 216 passengers and 12 crew members. Despite locating aircraft wreckage within 5 days, it still took nearly two years and an estimated cost of over $160,000,000 to recover the FDR and CVR from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean at a depth of 12,000 feet. (C)June 30, 2009, Yemenia Airlines IY626, crashed off of the coast of Comoros, with 152 passengers and aircrew. The sole survivor, a 12-year-old girl, was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for thirteen hours. Her accounts estimated 30 to 40 passengers survived the crash but succumbed to hypothermia due to the delay in locating the downed aircraft. The FDR and CVR were not recovered until nearly two months later, at a depth of 3,900 feet.
(D)January 1, 2007, Adam Air Flight 574, carrying 102 passengers and aircrew crashed off the coast of Indonesia. The FDR and CVR were located nearly one month later, but could not be recovered until seven months later on due to the difficulty of the underwater environment. The FDR and CVR were found at a depth of 6,600 feet and 4,600 feet apart. (6)Countries with extensive search and rescue capabilities, such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, and the United States, have equipped military platforms, including commercial equivalent aircraft with automatic deployable black box technology.
(7)Following the crash of Air France Flight 447, the French Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses (BEA) led the International Flight Data Recovery Working Group, consisting of over 100 safety experts, that scored deployable FDR/CVR/ELT systems the highest among all evaluated technologies to improve aircraft and black box localization and recovery. (8)There are no recurring service/data fees associated with the use of deployable FDR/CVR/ELT systems. The COSPAS–SARSAT satellites, network and supporting infrastructure that receives the alert signal from the deployable FDR/CVR/ELT with the aircraft crash location and black box location is a free, global safety service managed by governments around the world.
(9)In accordance with Public Law 110–53, (Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007), the Transportation Security Administration conducted a pilot program that successfully tested in concept, the ability of automatic deployable recorder systems to improve rapid access to flight data following commercial aviation crashes, while also providing localization of downed aircraft and potential survivors. 3.Regulations requiring deployable recorders and other purposes (a)RegulationsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue regulations that require all commercial passenger aircraft defined under this Act be equipped with a deployable recorder system as the second combination FDR/CVR recorder system installed under International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 6, Part I, Amendment 35—6.3.4.5.2 Combination Recorders.
(b)Schedule for complianceThe regulations under subsection (a) shall require the installation of the automatic deployable recorder system required under this section on commercial aircraft that are ordered by an air carrier on or after January 1, 2017. (c)DefinitionsIn this Act, the following definitions apply:
(1)Commercial aircraftThe term commercial passenger aircraft means a jet aircraft with a maximum certificated take-off mass over 15,000 kilograms, and which are required to be equipped with 2 combination FDR/CVR recorder systems in accordance with ICAO Annex 6, Part I, Amendment 6.3.4.5.2. (2)Deployable recorder systemThe term deployable recorder system means a flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, and emergency locator transmitter housed in one crash protected, floatable unit that meets the performance specifications for a Deployable Recorder system under United States Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard Order 123c (CVR), Technical Standard Order 124c (FDR), and Minimum Operational Performance Specifications for Deployable Recorders under EUROCAE ED–112A and all subsequent updates to such requirements.