		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 4025
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			November 4, 2009
			Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for
			 herself and Mr. Sherman) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Foreign Affairs, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To provide for justice and compensation for United States
		  citizens taken hostage by Iran, and for other purposes.

		1.Statements of policy
			(a)Pursuit of
			 justice and accountabilityIt
			 is the policy of the United States, as specified in the Antiterrorism and
			 Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 and in other United States laws, to seek
			 justice for United States victims of terrorism and to hold terrorists and their
			 state-sponsors accountable for their actions.
			(b)PreemptionUnited
			 States law regarding victims of terrorism supersedes the Algiers Accords and
			 any other agreement with Iran stemming from the holding of United States
			 hostages in Iran from November 4, 1979, through January 20, 1981.
			2.Justice and
			 compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by Iran on November 4,
			 1979
			(a)Inapplicability
			 of Algiers AccordsAny provision of the Algiers Accords, entered
			 into with Iran on January 19, 1981, that purports to prohibit a United States
			 citizen from prosecuting any claim (relating to the taking of United States
			 citizens hostage in Iran on November 4, 1979) in any court of the United States
			 or to limit the jurisdiction of any court (with respect to such matter) of the
			 United States is hereby abrogated and deemed not applicable.
			(b)PaymentsNot later than 30 days after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act, the President shall direct payments in accordance
			 with subsection (c) to a common fund to be established and administered by
			 certified class representatives for United States citizens who were hostages in
			 Iran (as identified in case number 1:00CV03110 (EGS) of the United States
			 District Court for the District of Columbia). Such common fund shall make
			 payments in accordance with subsection (b) for the benefit of such United
			 States citizens.
			(c)AmountsCompensation
			 from the common fund shall be paid as follows:
				(1)For each former hostage identified in such
			 case number 1:00CV031110 (EGS) of the United States District Court for the
			 District of Columbia, $1,000 for each day of captivity.
				(2)For each spouse
			 and child of a hostage referred to in paragraph (1), or the estate of such
			 hostage if deceased, including those spouses and children identified as a class
			 member, $500 for each day of captivity of the former hostage.
				(3)Interest
			 calculated at 9 percent, representing the annual average of the daily prime
			 rate from the date of taking of a hostage who is receiving compensation under
			 this section to the date of payment, compounded annually, for the period from
			 the date of such taking until the date of payment under such subsection.
				(d)FundingPayments
			 to the common fund (sufficient to cover the compensation paid in accordance
			 with subsection (b)) shall be made in the following order:
				(1)Amounts in the
			 Iran Foreign Military Sales Program account, in its entirety.
				(2)Blocked assets of
			 terrorist parties, as such term is defined in section 201(d)(2) of the
			 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–297; 28 U.S.C. 1610
			 note).


114 HR 4350 IH: To repeal the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-01-08
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4350
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 8, 2016
			Mr. Amash (for himself, Mr. Conyers, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Massie, Mr. Poe of Texas, and Mr. Polis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Select Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To repeal the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.

 1.Repeal of Cybersecurity Act of 2015The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (division N of Public Law 114–113) and the amendments made by such Act are repealed, and the provisions of law amended by such Act are hereby restored as if such Act had not been enacted into law.
 2.Conforming amendmentIn the table of contents of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114–113), strike the item relating to division N.


113 HR 2481 : Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-10-29
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IIB113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2481IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 29, 2013Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to benefits, and for other purposes.1.Short title; table of contents(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of 2013.(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.Sec. 2. References to title 38, United States Code.Sec. 3. Scoring of budgetary effects.Sec. 4. Establishment of Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration of Department of Veterans Affairs.Sec. 5. Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity.Sec. 6. Five-year extension of homeless veterans reintegration programs.Sec. 7. Entitlement of children of certain deceased veterans to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Sec. 8. Recodification and improvement of election process for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.Sec. 9. Centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions.Sec. 10. Extension of loan guaranty fee for certain subsequent loans.Sec. 11. Mortgage protection for members of the Armed Forces, surviving spouses, and certain veterans.Sec. 12. Treatment of relocation for active duty for purposes of mortgage refinancing.Sec. 13. Requirements for lending institutions that are creditors for obligations and liabilities covered by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.Sec. 14. Protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces.2.References to title 38, United States CodeExcept as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to , or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 38 , United States Code.3.Scoring of budgetary effectsThe 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.4.Establishment of Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration of Department of Veterans Affairs(a)Economic Opportunity Administration(1)In generalPart V is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter:80Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration8001. Organization of Administration.8002. Functions of Administration.8001.Organization of Administration(a)Veterans Economic Opportunity AdministrationThere is in the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration. The primary function of the Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration is the administration of the programs of the Department which provide assistance related to economic opportunity to veterans and their dependents and survivors.(b)Under Secretary for Economic OpportunityThe Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration is under the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity, who is directly responsible to the Secretary for the operations of the Administration.8002.Functions of AdministrationThe Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration is responsible for the administration of the following programs of the Department:(1)Vocational rehabilitation and employment programs.(2)Educational assistance programs.(3)Veterans’ housing loan and related programs.(4)The veterans small business program under section 8127 of this title..(2)Clerical amendmentsThe tables of chapters at the beginning of title 38, United States Code, and of part V of title 38, United States Code, are each amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 79 the following new item:80. Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration8001.(b)Effective dateChapter 80 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2014.5.Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity(a)Under Secretary(1)In generalChapter 3 is amended by inserting after section 306 the following new section:306A.Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity(a)Under SecretaryThere is in the Department an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation or activity and solely on the basis of demonstrated ability in—(1)information technology; and(2)the administration of programs within the Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration or programs of similar content and scope.(b)ResponsibilitiesThe Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity is the head of, and is directly responsible to the Secretary for the operations of, the Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration.(c)Vacancies(1)Whenever a vacancy in the position of Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity occurs or is anticipated, the Secretary shall establish a commission to recommend individuals to the President for appointment to the position.(2)A commission established under this subsection shall be composed of the following members appointed by the Secretary:(A)Three persons representing education and training, vocational rehabilitation, employment, real estate, mortgage finance and related industries, and survivor benefits activities affected by the Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration.(B)Two persons representing veterans served by the Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration.(C)Two persons who have experience in the management of private sector benefits programs of similar content and scope to the economic opportunity programs of the Department.(D)The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.(E)The chairman of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education formed under section 3692 of this title.(F)One person who has held the position of Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity, if the Secretary determines that it is desirable for such person to be a member of the commission.(3)A commission established under this subsection shall recommend at least three individuals for appointment to the position of Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity. The commission shall submit all recommendations to the Secretary. The Secretary shall forward the recommendations to the President and the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives with any comments the Secretary considers appropriate. Thereafter, the President may request the commission to recommend additional individuals for appointment.(4)The Assistant Secretary or Deputy Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs who performs personnel management and labor relations functions shall serve as the executive secretary of a commission established under this subsection.(d)Qualifications of recommended individualsEach individual recommended to the President by the commission for appointment to the position of Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity shall be an individual who has held a senior level position in the private sector with responsibilities relating to at least one of the following:(1)Education policy.(2)Vocational rehabilitation.(3)Employment.(4)Home loan finance.(5)Small business development..(2)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 306 the following new item:306A. Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity..(b)Conforming amendmentsTitle 38, United States Code, is further amended—(1)in section 306(c)(2), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (E) and redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (F), as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively;(2)in section 317(d), by inserting after Under Secretary for Benefits, the following: the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity,;(3)in section 318(d)(2), by inserting after Under Secretary for Benefits, the following: the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity,;(4)in section 516(e)(2)(C), by striking Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and inserting Health, the Under Secretary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity;(5)in section 541(a)(2)(B), by striking Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and inserting Health, the Under Secretary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity;(6)in section 542(a)(2)(B)(iii), by striking Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and inserting Health, the Under Secretary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity;(7)in section 544(a)(2)(B)(vi), by striking Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and inserting Health, the Under Secretary for Benefits, and the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity;(8)in section 709(c)(2)(A), by inserting after Under Secretary for Benefits, the following: the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity,.(9)in section 7701(a), by inserting after assistance the following: , other than assistance related to economic opportunity,; and(10)in section 7703, by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.(c)Full-Time employeesFor fiscal years 2014 and 2015, the aggregate number of full-time equivalent employees authorized for the Veterans Benefit Administration and the Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration, as established under chapter 80 of title 38, United States Code, as added by section 2, may not exceed 20,851.(d)Effective dateSection 306A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on October 1, 2014.6.Five-year extension of homeless veterans reintegration programsSection 2021(e)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2018.7.Entitlement of children of certain deceased veterans to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs(a)In generalSection 3311(b)(9) is amended—(1)by striking 2001, dies in line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces. and inserting 2001—; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:(A)dies in line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces; or(B)is awarded the Purple Heart for an injury and dies as a result of that injury during the 31-day period beginning on the date of the person’s discharge or release from active duty service in the Armed Forces..(b)ApplicabilityThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a person who dies on or after September 11, 2001.(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2014, and apply to payments of educational assistance for programs of education pursued after that date.8.Recodification and improvement of election process for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program(a)In generalSubchapter III of chapter 33 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:3326.Election to receive educational assistance(a)Individuals eligible To elect participation in post-9/11 educational assistanceAn individual may elect to receive educational assistance under this chapter if such individual—(1)as of August 1, 2009—(A)is entitled to basic educational assistance under chapter 30 of the title and has used, but retains unused, entitlement under that chapter;(B)is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10 and has used, but retains unused, entitlement under the applicable chapter;(C)is entitled to basic educational assistance under chapter 30 of this title but has not used any entitlement under that chapter;(D)is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10 but has not used any entitlement under such chapter;(E)is a member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for receipt of basic educational assistance under chapter 30 this title and is making contributions toward such assistance under section 3011(b) or 3012(c) of this title; or(F)is a member of the Armed Forces who is not entitled to basic educational assistance under chapter 30 of this title by reason of an election under section 3011(c)(1) or 3012(d)(1) of this title; and(2)as of the date of the individual’s election under this paragraph, meets the requirements for entitlement to educational assistance under this chapter.(b)Cessation of contributions toward GI billEffective as of the first month beginning on or after the date of an election under subsection (a) of an individual described by paragraph (1)(E) of that subsection, the obligation of the individual to make contributions under section 3011(b) or 3012(c) of this title, as applicable, shall cease, and the requirements of such section shall be deemed to be no longer applicable to the individual.(c)Revocation of remaining transferred entitlement(1)Election to revokeIf, on the date an individual described in paragraph (1)(A) or (1)(C) of subsection (a) makes an election under that subsection, a transfer of the entitlement of the individual to basic educational assistance under section 3020 of this title is in effect and a number of months of the entitlement so transferred remain unutilized, the individual may elect to revoke all or a portion of the entitlement so transferred that remains unutilized.(2)Availability of revoked entitlementAny entitlement revoked by an individual under this paragraph shall no longer be available to the dependent to whom transferred, but shall be available to the individual instead for educational assistance under chapter 33 of this title in accordance with the provisions of this section.(3)Availability of unrevoked entitlementAny entitlement described in paragraph (1) that is not revoked by an individual in accordance with that paragraph shall remain available to the dependent or dependents concerned in accordance with the current transfer of such entitlement under section 3020 of this title.(d)Post-9/11 educational assistance(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2) and except as provided in subsection (e), an individual making an election under subsection (a) shall be entitled to educational assistance under this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, instead of basic educational assistance under chapter 30 this title, or educational assistance under chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10, as applicable.(2)Limitation on entitlement for certain individualsIn the case of an individual making an election under subsection (a) who is described by paragraph (1)(A) of that subsection, the number of months of entitlement of the individual to educational assistance under this chapter 33 shall be the number of months equal to—(A)the number of months of unused entitlement of the individual under chapter 30 of this title, as of the date of the election, plus(B)the number of months, if any, of entitlement revoked by the individual under subsection (c)(1).(e)Continuing entitlement to educational assistance not available under 9/11 assistance program(1)In generalIn the event educational assistance to which an individual making an election under subsection (a) would be entitled under chapter 30 of this title, or chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10, as applicable, is not authorized to be available to the individual under the provisions of this chapter the individual shall remain entitled to such educational assistance in accordance with the provisions of the applicable chapter.(2)Charge for use of entitlementThe utilization by an individual of entitlement under paragraph (1) shall be chargeable against the entitlement of the individual to educational assistance under this chapter at the rate of one month of entitlement under this chapter for each month of entitlement utilized by the individual under paragraph (1) (as determined as if such entitlement were utilized under the provisions of chapter 30 of this title, or chapter 107, 1606, or 1607 of title 10, as applicable).(f)Additional post-9/11 assistance for members having made contributions toward GI bill(1)Additional assistanceIn the case of an individual making an election under subsection (a) who is described by subparagraph (A), (C), or (E) of paragraph (1) of that subsection, the amount of educational assistance payable to the individual under this chapter 33 as a monthly stipend payable under paragraph (1)(B) of section 3313(c) of this title, or under paragraphs (2) through (7) of that section (as applicable), shall be the amount otherwise payable as a monthly stipend under the applicable paragraph increased by the amount equal to—(A)the total amount of contributions toward basic educational assistance made by the individual under section 3011(b) or 3012(c) of this title, as of the date of the election, multiplied by(B)the fraction—(i)the numerator of which is—(I)the number of months of entitlement to basic educational assistance under chapter 30 of this title remaining to the individual at the time of the election; plus(II)the number of months, if any, of entitlement under such chapter 30 revoked by the individual under subsection (c)(1); and(ii)the denominator of which is 36 months.(2)Months of remaining entitlement for certain individualsIn the case of an individual covered by paragraph (1) who is described by subsection (a)(1)(E), the number of months of entitlement to basic educational assistance remaining to the individual for purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(i)(II) shall be 36 months.(3)Timing of paymentThe amount payable with respect to an individual under paragraph (1) shall be paid to the individual together with the last payment of the monthly stipend payable to the individual under paragraph (1)(B) of section 3313(c) of this title, or under subsections (b) through (g) of that section (as applicable), before the exhaustion of the individual’s entitlement to educational assistance under this chapter.(g)Continuing entitlement to additional assistance for critical skills or speciality and additional serviceAn individual making an election under subsection (a)(1) who, at the time of the election, is entitled to increased educational assistance under section 3015(d) of this title, or section 16131(i) of title 10, or supplemental educational assistance under subchapter III of chapter 30 of this title, shall remain entitled to such increased educational assistance or supplemental educational assistance in the utilization of entitlement to educational assistance under this chapter, in an amount equal to the quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, equivalent of the monthly amount of such increased educational assistance or supplemental educational assistance payable with respect to the individual at the time of the election.(h)Alternative election by Secretary(1)In generalIn the case of an individual who, on or after October 1, 2014, submits to the Secretary an election under this section that the Secretary determines is clearly against the interests of the individual, the Secretary may make an alternative election on behalf of the individual that the Secretary determines is in the best interests of the individual.(2)NoticeIf the Secretary makes an election on behalf of an individual under this subsection, the Secretary shall notify the individual by not later than seven days after making such election and shall provide the individual with a 30-day period, beginning on the date of the individual’s receipt of such notice, during which the individual may modify or revoke the election made by the Secretary on the individual’s behalf. The Secretary shall include, as part of such notice, a clear statement of why the alternative election made by the Secretary is in the best interests of the individual as compared to the election submitted by the individual. The Secretary shall provide the notice required under this paragraph by electronic means whenever possible.(i)Irrevocability of electionsAn election under subsection (a) or (c)(1) is irrevocable..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:3326. Election to receive educational assistance..(c)Conforming repealSubsection (c) of section 5003 of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 38 U.S.C. 3301 note) is hereby repealed.9.Centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions(a)In generalSection 3684(a) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), by inserting 32, 33, after 31,; and(2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(4)For purposes of this subsection, the term educational institution may include a group, district, or consortium of separately accredited educational institutions located in the same State that are organized in a manner that facilitates the centralized reporting of the enrollments in such group, district, or consortium of institutions..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to reports submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.10.Extension of loan guaranty fee for certain subsequent loans(a)ExtensionSection 3729(b)(2)(B) is amended—(1)in clause (i), by striking October 1, 2017 and inserting October 1, 2018; and(2)in clause (ii), by striking October 1, 2017 and inserting October 1, 2018.11.Mortgage protection for members of the Armed Forces, surviving spouses, and certain veterans(a)Members of the Armed Forces, surviving spouses, and certain disabled veterans(1)In generalTitle III of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 303 the following new section:303A.Mortgages and trust deeds of certain servicemembers, surviving spouses, and disabled veterans(a)Mortgage as SecurityThis section applies only to an obligation on real or personal property owned by a covered individual that—(1)originated at any time and for which the covered individual is still obligated; and(2)is secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other security in the nature of a mortgage.(b)Stay of Proceedings(1)In generalIn accordance with subsection (d)(1), in a judicial action pending or in a nonjudicial action commenced during a covered time period to enforce an obligation described in subsection (a), a court—(A)may, after a hearing and on its own motion, stay the proceedings until the end of the covered time period; and(B)shall, upon application by a covered individual, stay the proceedings until the end of the covered time period.(2)Obligation to stop proceedingsUpon receipt of notice provided under subsection (d)(1), a mortgagee, trustee, or other creditor seeking to foreclose on real property secured by an obligation covered by this section using any judicial or nonjudicial proceedings shall immediately stop any such proceeding until the end of the covered time period.(c)Sale or ForeclosureA sale, judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure, or seizure of property for a breach of an obligation described in subsection (a) that is not stayed under subsection (b) shall not be valid during a covered time period except—(1)upon a court order granted before such sale, judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure, or seizure with a return made and approved by the court; or(2)if made pursuant to an agreement as provided in section 107.(d)Notice required(1)In generalTo be covered under this section, a covered individual shall provide to the mortgagee, trustee, or other creditor written notice that such individual is so covered.(2)MannerWritten notice under paragraph (1) may be provided electronically.(3)TimeNotice provided under paragraph (1) shall be provided during the covered time period.(4)ContentsWith respect to a servicemember described in subsection (g)(1)(A), notice shall include—(A)a copy of the servicemember’s official military orders, or any notification, certification, or verification from a servicemember's commanding officer that provides evidence of servicemember's eligibility for special pay as described in subsection (g)(1)(A); or(B)an official notice using a form designed under paragraph (5).(5)Official forms(A)In generalThe Secretary of Defense shall design and distribute an official Department of Defense form that can be used by an individual to give notice under paragraph (1).(B)Use of official form not requiredFailure by any individual to use a form designed or distributed under subparagraph (A) to provide notice shall not make such provision of notice invalid.(e)Aggregate durationThe aggregate duration for which a covered individual (except a servicemember described in subsection (g)(1)(A)) may be covered under this section is one year.(f)MisdemeanorA person who knowingly makes or causes to be made a sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property that is prohibited by subsection (c), or who knowingly attempts to do so, shall be fined as provided in title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.(g)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Covered individualThe term covered individual means the following individuals:(A)A servicemember who is or was eligible for hostile fire or imminent danger special pay under section 310 of title 37, United States Code, during a period of military service.(B)A servicemember placed on convalescent status, including a servicemember transferred to the temporary disability retired list under section 1202 or 1205 of title 10, United States Code.(C)A veteran who was medically discharged and retired under chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code, except for a veteran described in section 1207 of such title.(D)A surviving spouse (as defined in section 101(3) of title 38, United States Code, and in accordance with section 103 of such title) of a servicemember who died while in military service if such spouse is the successor in interest to property covered under subsection (a).(2)Covered time periodThe term covered time period means the following time periods:(A)With respect to a servicemember who is or was eligible for hostile fire or imminent danger special pay under section 310 of title 37, United States Code, during a period of military service, during the period beginning on the first day on which the servicemember is or was eligible for such special pay during such period of military service and ending on the date that is one year after the last day of such period of military service.(B)With respect to a servicemember described in paragraph (1)(B), during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the servicemember is placed on convalescent status or transferred to the temporary disability retired list under section 1202 or 1205 of title 10, United States Code.(C)With respect to a veteran described in paragraph (1)(C), during the one-year period beginning on the date of the retirement of such veteran.(D)With respect to a surviving spouse of a servicemember as described in paragraph (1)(D), during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the spouse receives notice of the death of the servicemember..(2)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item:Sec. 303A. Mortgages and trust deeds of certain servicemembers, surviving spouses, and disabled veterans..(3)Conforming amendmentSection 107 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 517) is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Other individualsFor purposes of this section, the term servicemember includes any covered individual under section 303A..(b)Increased civil penalties for mortgage violationsParagraph (3) of section 801(b) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 597(b)(3)) is amended to read as follows:(3)to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty—(A)with respect to a violation of section 207, 303, or 303A regarding real property—(i)in an amount not exceeding $110,000 for a first violation; and(ii)in an amount not exceeding $220,000 for any subsequent violation; and(B)with respect to any other violation of this Act—(i)in an amount not exceeding $55,000 for a first violation; and(ii)in an amount not exceeding $110,000 for any subsequent violation..(c)Credit discriminationSection 108 of such Act (50 U.S.C. App. 518) is amended—(1)by striking Application by and inserting (a) Application or receipt.—Application by; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(b)EligibilityIn addition to the protections under subsection (a), an individual who is entitled to any right or protection provided under this Act may not be denied or refused credit or be subject to any other action described under paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) solely by reason of such entitlement..(d)Effective dateSection 303A of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as added by subsection (a), and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on October 1, 2014.12.Treatment of relocation for active duty for purposes of mortgage refinancing(a)In generalTitle III of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 531 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 303A, as added by section 11(a)(1), the following new section:303B.Treatment of relocation for active duty for purposes of mortgage refinancing(a)Treatment of absence from residence due to active duty(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), if, at any time that a servicemember who is the mortgagor under an existing mortgage does not reside in the residence that secures the existing mortgage because of relocation described in subsection (c)(1)(B), such servicemember inquires about or applies for a covered refinancing mortgage, such servicemember shall be, for all purposes relating to the covered refinancing mortgage, including such inquiry or application and eligibility for and compliance with any underwriting criteria and standards regarding such covered refinancing mortgage, considered to occupy the residence that secures the existing mortgage to be paid or prepaid by such covered refinancing mortgage as the principal residence of the servicemember during the period of any such relocation.(2)LimitationParagraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a servicemember at any time if, during the five-year period preceding such time, the servicemember entered into a covered refinancing mortgage pursuant to this section.(b)Mortgages originated before period military serviceIf a covered refinancing mortgage is entered into pursuant to this section with respect to an existing mortgage that originated before the period of the servicemember's military service, such covered refinancing mortgage shall be deemed to be an obligation that originated before the period of the servicemember's military service and for which the servicemember is still obligated for purposes of section 303(a)(1).(c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Existing mortgageThe term existing mortgage means a mortgage that is secured by a 1- to 4-family residence, including a condominium or a share in a cooperative ownership housing association, that was the principal residence of a servicemember for a period that—(A)had a duration of 13 consecutive months or longer; and(B)ended upon the relocation of the servicemember caused by the servicemember receiving military orders for a permanent change of station or to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 90 days that did not allow the servicemember to continue to occupy such residence as a principal residence.(2)Covered refinancing mortgageThe term covered refinancing mortgage means any mortgage—(A)that is made for the purpose of paying or prepaying, and extinguishing, the outstanding obligations under an existing mortgage or mortgages; and(B)that is secured by the same residence that secured such existing mortgage or mortgages..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303A the following new item:Sec. 303B. Treatment of relocation for active duty for purposes of mortgage refinancing..(c)Effective dateSection 303B of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as added by subsection (a), and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on October 1, 2014.13.Requirements for lending institutions that are creditors for obligations and liabilities covered by the Servicemembers Civil Relief ActSection 207 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 527) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and(2)by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):(d)Lending institution requirements(1)Compliance officersEach lending institution subject to the requirements of this section shall designate an employee of the institution as a compliance officer who is responsible for ensuring the institution’s compliance with this section and for distributing information to servicemembers whose obligations and liabilities are covered by this section.(2)Toll-free telephone numberDuring any fiscal year, a lending institution subject to the requirements of this section that had annual assets for the preceding fiscal year of $10,000,000,000 or more shall maintain a toll-free telephone number and shall make such telephone number available on the primary Internet website of the institution..14.Protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces(a)Child custody protectionTitle II of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 521 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:208.Child custody protection(a)Restriction on temporary custody orderIf a court renders a temporary order for custodial responsibility for a child based solely on a deployment or anticipated deployment of a parent who is a servicemember, then the court shall require that, upon the return of the servicemember from deployment, the custody order that was in effect immediately preceding the temporary order shall be reinstated, unless the court finds that such a reinstatement is not in the best interest of the child, except that any such finding shall be subject to subsection (b).(b)Limitation on consideration of member’s deployment in determination of Child’s Best InterestIf a motion or a petition is filed seeking a permanent order to modify the custody of the child of a servicemember, no court may consider the absence of the servicemember by reason of deployment, or the possibility of deployment, as the sole factor in determining the best interest of the child.(c)No Federal jurisdiction or right of action or removalNothing in this section shall create a Federal right of action or otherwise give rise to Federal jurisdiction or create a right of removal.(d)PreemptionIn any case where State law applicable to a child custody proceeding involving a temporary order as contemplated in this section provides a higher standard of protection to the rights of the parent who is a deploying servicemember than the rights provided under this section with respect to such temporary order, the appropriate court shall apply the higher State standard.(e)Deployment DefinedIn this section, the term deployment means the movement or mobilization of a servicemember to a location for a period of longer than 60 days and not longer than 540 days pursuant to temporary or permanent official orders—(1)that are designated as unaccompanied;(2)for which dependent travel is not authorized; or(3)that otherwise do not permit the movement of family members to that location..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title II the following new item:208. Child custody protection..Passed the House of Representatives October 28, 2013.Karen L. Haas,Clerk


113 HR 2239 IH: Stop Court-Packing Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-06-04
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2239
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 4, 2013
			Mr. Cotton introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To reduce the number of Federal judgeships for the U.S.
		  Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Stop Court-Packing
			 Act.
		2.Reduction of
			 Federal judgeships for U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
			 CircuitThe table contained in
			 section 44(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended in the item relating
			 to the District of Columbia circuit court of appeals, by striking
			 11 and inserting 8.


I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 492IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 12, 2017Mr. Capuano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo ensure that any authority of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to borrow amounts from the Treasury is used only to pay mortgage insurance claims.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2017. 2.Limitation on use of borrowing authorityParagraph (2) of section 205(f) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1711(f)(2)) is amended—
(1)by inserting (A) after (2); and (2)by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:

(B)Subparagraph (A) may not be construed to authorize or require the Secretary to borrow any amounts to comply with the capital ratio requirement under such subparagraph. (C)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any authority of the Secretary under this Act or otherwise to borrow amounts from the Treasury of the United States for the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund may be used only to the extent necessary to pay claims on mortgage insurance that is an obligation of such Fund..


113 HR 3931 IH: Children's Health Insurance Protection (CHIP) Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-01-27
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I113th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3931IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 27, 2014Mr. Dent (for himself, Ms. Schwartz, Mr. Gerlach, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Barletta) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the continuation of the pre-ACA flexibility of States in providing CHIP coverage to low-income children.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Children's Health Insurance Protection (CHIP) Act.2.Continuing pre-ACA State flexibility in providing CHIP coverage for low-income childrenEffective January 1, 2014, section 1902(l)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(l)(2)(C)) is amended by striking (or, beginning January 1, 2014, 133 percent).


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 3880
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 2, 2012
			Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for
			 herself, Mr. Royce, and
			 Mr. Chabot) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Financial Services, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To require the imposition of sanctions on foreign
		  financial institutions that are members of an entity that provides services
		  relating to secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable
		  transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial
		  institutions.

		1.Imposition of sanctions on
			 foreign financial institutions that are members of entities that provide
			 certain services to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial
			 institutions
			(a)In
			 generalSection 104(c) of the
			 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22
			 U.S.C. 8513(c)) is amended—
				(1)in paragraph
			 (2)—
					(A)in subparagraph
			 (D), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon;
					(B)in subparagraph
			 (E)(ii)(II), by striking the period and inserting ; or;
			 and
					(C)by adding at the
			 end the following:

							(F)except as provided
				in paragraph (4), employs a member of the board of directors of an entity
				that—
								(i)provides services
				relating to secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable
				transfers; and
								(ii)provides such
				services to, or enables or facilitates access to such services for, the Central
				Bank of Iran or a financial institution described in subparagraph
				(E)(ii).
								;
				and
					(2)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(4)Exceptions
				relating to provision of secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or
				cable transfersThe Secretary of the Treasury may not prohibit,
				or impose strict conditions on, the opening or maintaining in the United States
				of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by a foreign financial
				institution for employing a member of the board of directors of an entity that
				provides services described in paragraph (3)(F) to, or enables or facilitates
				access to such services for, the Central Bank of Iran or a financial
				institution described in paragraph (3)(E)(ii) if such services relate to
				transactions for the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran that
				occur before the date on which sanctions apply with respect to financial
				transactions for the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products under section
				1245(d)(4)(C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
				(Public Law
				112–81).
						.
				(b)RegulationsNot
			 later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
			 of the Treasury shall revise the regulations prescribed under section 104(c) of
			 the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010
			 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)) to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a).


113 HR 2738 IH: Global Democracy Promotion Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-07-18
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2738
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 18, 2013
			Mrs. Lowey (for
			 herself, Ms. Bass,
			 Mr. Bera of California,
			 Mr. Blumenauer,
			 Ms. Bonamici,
			 Mr. Braley of Iowa,
			 Ms. Brown of Florida,
			 Ms. Brownley of California,
			 Mrs. Capps,
			 Mr. Capuano,
			 Mr. Cárdenas,
			 Ms. Chu, Mr. Cicilline, Ms.
			 Clarke, Mr. Clay,
			 Mr. Cleaver,
			 Mr. Cohen,
			 Mr. Connolly,
			 Mr. Conyers,
			 Mr. Crowley,
			 Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois,
			 Mrs. Davis of California,
			 Mr. DeFazio,
			 Ms. DeGette,
			 Ms. DeLauro,
			 Ms. DelBene,
			 Mr. Deutch,
			 Mr. Doggett,
			 Ms. Duckworth,
			 Ms. Edwards,
			 Mr. Ellison,
			 Mr. Engel,
			 Ms. Eshoo,
			 Ms. Esty, Mr. Farr, Mr.
			 Foster, Ms. Frankel of
			 Florida, Mr. Garamendi,
			 Mr. Garcia,
			 Mr. Grayson,
			 Mr. Grijalva,
			 Mr. Gutiérrez,
			 Ms. Hanabusa,
			 Mr. Hastings of Florida,
			 Mr. Heck of Washington,
			 Mr. Higgins,
			 Mr. Holt, Mr. Honda, Mr.
			 Huffman, Mr. Israel,
			 Ms. Jackson Lee,
			 Mr. Johnson of Georgia,
			 Mr. Kennedy,
			 Mr. Kilmer,
			 Mrs. Kirkpatrick,
			 Ms. Kuster,
			 Mr. Larsen of Washington,
			 Ms. Lee of California,
			 Mr. Levin,
			 Mr. Lewis,
			 Mr. Loebsack,
			 Ms. Lofgren,
			 Mr. Lowenthal,
			 Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New
			 Mexico, Mr. Maffei,
			 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York,
			 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York,
			 Ms. Matsui,
			 Ms. McCollum,
			 Mr. McDermott,
			 Mr. McGovern,
			 Ms. Meng, Mr. George Miller of California,
			 Ms. Moore,
			 Mr. Moran,
			 Mr. Murphy of Florida,
			 Mr. Nadler,
			 Ms. Norton,
			 Mr. O’Rourke,
			 Mr. Pallone,
			 Mr. Payne,
			 Mr. Peters of Michigan,
			 Mr. Peters of California,
			 Ms. Pingree of Maine,
			 Mr. Pocan,
			 Mr. Polis,
			 Mr. Price of North Carolina,
			 Mr. Quigley,
			 Mr. Rangel,
			 Mr. Rush, Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California,
			 Ms. Schakowsky,
			 Mr. Schiff,
			 Mr. Schneider,
			 Mr. Scott of Virginia,
			 Mr. Sherman,
			 Ms. Sinema,
			 Mr. Sires,
			 Ms. Slaughter,
			 Mr. Smith of Washington,
			 Ms. Speier,
			 Mr. Swalwell of California,
			 Mr. Takano,
			 Mr. Thompson of California,
			 Mr. Tierney,
			 Ms. Titus,
			 Ms. Tsongas,
			 Mr. Van Hollen,
			 Mr. Veasey,
			 Ms. Wasserman Schultz,
			 Ms. Waters,
			 Mr. Waxman,
			 Mr. Welch,
			 Ms. Wilson of Florida, and
			 Mr. Yarmuth) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Foreign Affairs

		A BILL
		To prohibit the application of certain restrictive
		  eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect
		  to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of
		  1961.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Global Democracy Promotion
			 Act.
		2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
			(1)It is a
			 fundamental principle of American medical ethics and practice that health care
			 providers should, at all times, deal honestly and openly with patients. Any
			 attempt to subvert the private and sensitive physician-patient relationship
			 would be intolerable in the United States and is an unjustifiable intrusion
			 into the practices of health care providers when attempted in other
			 countries.
			(2)Freedom of speech
			 is a fundamental American value. The ability to exercise the right to free
			 speech, which includes the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
			 and to petition the government for a redress of grievances is essential
			 to a thriving democracy and is protected under the United States
			 Constitution.
			(3)The promotion of
			 democracy is a principal goal of United States foreign policy and critical to
			 achieving sustainable development. It is enhanced through the encouragement of
			 democratic institutions and the promotion of an independent and politically
			 active civil society in developing countries.
			(4)Limiting
			 eligibility for United States development and humanitarian assistance upon the
			 willingness of a foreign nongovernmental organization to forgo its right to use
			 its own funds to address, within the democratic process, a particular issue
			 affecting the citizens of its own country directly undermines a key goal of
			 United States foreign policy and would violate the United States Constitution
			 if applied to United States-based organizations.
			(5)Similarly,
			 limiting the eligibility for United States assistance on a foreign
			 nongovernmental organization’s willingness to forgo its right to provide, with
			 its own funds, medical services that are legal in its own country and would be
			 legal if provided in the United States constitutes unjustifiable interference
			 with the ability of independent organizations to serve the critical health
			 needs of their fellow citizens and demonstrates a disregard and disrespect for
			 the laws of sovereign nations as well as for the laws of the United
			 States.
			3.Assistance for
			 foreign nongovernmental organizations under part I of the
			 Foreign Assistance Act of
			 1961Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
			 regulation, or policy, in determining eligibility for assistance authorized
			 under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of
			 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), foreign nongovernmental
			 organizations—
			(1)shall not be
			 ineligible for such assistance solely on the basis of health or medical
			 services, including counseling and referral services, provided by such
			 organizations with non-United States Government funds if such services do not
			 violate the laws of the country in which they are being provided and would not
			 violate United States Federal law if provided in the United States; and
			(2)shall not be
			 subject to requirements relating to the use of non-United States Government
			 funds for advocacy and lobbying activities other than those that apply to
			 United States nongovernmental organizations receiving assistance under part I
			 of such Act.


115 S1727 IS: Naturalization At Training Sites Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-08-02
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1727IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAugust 2, 2017Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Ms. Cortez Masto) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo establish a naturalization office at every initial military training site.

 1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the Naturalization At Training Sites Act of 2017 or the NATS Act. 2.Establishment and Use of Naturalization Offices at Initial Military Training Sites (a)DefinitionsIn this Act, the term Secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
 (b)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard, shall establish a naturalization office at each initial military training site of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary.
 (c)OutreachIn coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, each Secretary concerned shall, to the maximum extent practicable—
 (1)identify each member of the Armed Forces overseen by such Secretary who is not a citizen of the United States;
 (2)inform each noncitizen member of the Armed Forces overseen by such Secretary about— (A)the existence of a naturalization office at each initial military training site;
 (B)the continuous availability of each naturalization office throughout the career of a member of the Armed Forces to—
 (i)evaluate the extent to which a noncitizen member of the Armed Forces is eligible to become a naturalized citizen; and
 (ii)assess the suitability for citizenship of a noncitizen member of the Armed Forces; (C)each potential pathway to citizenship;
 (D)each service a naturalization office provides; (E)the required length of service to obtain citizenship during—
 (i)peacetime; and (ii)a period of hostility; and
 (F)the application process for citizenship, including— (i)details of the application process;
 (ii)required application materials; (iii)requirements for a naturalization interview; and
 (iv)any other information required to become a citizen under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).
 (d)TimingEach Secretary concerned shall complete the notifications required under subsection (c)— (1)during every stage of basic training;
 (2)during training for any military occupational specialty; (3)at each school of professional military education;
 (4)upon each transfer of a duty station; and (5)at any other time determined appropriate by the Secretary concerned.
				(e)Trained personnel
 (1)AvailabilityEach Secretary concerned shall retain trained personnel at a naturalization office at every initial military training site to provide appropriate services to every member of the Armed Forces who is not a citizen of the United States.
 (2)TrainingAll personnel retained under paragraph (1) shall be familiar with— (A)the special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) authorizing the expedited application and naturalization process for current members of the Armed Forces and veterans;
 (B)the application process for naturalization and associated application materials; and (C)the naturalization process administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
 (f)Assignment preferenceThe Secretary concerned, to the extent practicable, shall assign each new member of the Armed Forces who is not a citizen of the United States to an initial military training site that has a naturalization office.
 (g)Reporting requirementThe Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall annually publish, on a publicly accessible website—
 (1)the number of members of the Armed Forces who became naturalized United States citizens during the most recent year for which data is available, categorized by country in which the naturalization ceremony took place;
 (2)the number of Armed Forces member's children who became naturalized United States citizens during the most recent year for which data is available, categorized by country in which the naturalization ceremony took place; and
 (3)the number of Armed Forces member's spouses who became naturalized United States citizens during the most recent year for which data is available, categorized by country in which the naturalization ceremony took place.
 (h)RegulationsEach Secretary concerned shall prescribe in regulation a definition of the term initial military training site for purposes of this section.


114 S1718 IS: Four Rationers Repeal Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-07-08
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1718IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 8, 2015Mr. Roberts introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo provide for the repeal of certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
			 that have the effect of rationing health care.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Four Rationers Repeal Act of 2015.
		2.Repeal of the
 Independent Payment Advisory BoardEffective as of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148), sections 3403 and 10320 of such Act (including the amendments made by such sections) are repealed, and any provision of law amended by such sections is hereby restored as if such sections had not been enacted into law.
		3.Repeal of the
		Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
			(a)In
 generalSection 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a) is repealed.
			(b)Conforming
		amendments
				(1)Title XVIII of
 SSASection 1899(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395jjj(b)(4)(A)) is amended to read as follows:

 (A)A program or demonstration project that involves shared savings under this title.. (2)Title XIX of SSASection 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended—
 (A)in paragraph (79), by adding and after the semicolon at the end;
 (B)in paragraph (80), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and
 (C)by striking paragraph (81).
 (3)PHSASection 933 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b–33) is amended—
 (A)by striking subsection (f); and
 (B)by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f).
 (4)PPACAThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148) is amended—
 (A)in section 2705 (42 U.S.C. 1315a note)—
 (i)in subsection (a), by striking shall, in coordination and that follows through establish and inserting shall establish; and
 (ii)in subsection (d)(2), by striking section 1115A(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (as so added) and inserting the Social Security Act; and
 (B)in section 10328(b) (42 U.S.C. 1395w–104 note), by striking or to study and all that follows through 3021.
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. 4.Repeal of certain United States Preventive Services Task Force authority (a)Authority To determine benefitsSection 2713(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–13(a)) is amended—
 (1)by striking paragraph (1); (2)in paragraph (3), by striking not described in paragraph (1); and
 (3)by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (b)Repeal of Community Preventive Services Task ForceSection 4003 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148) is repealed and the provisions of the Public Health Service Act amended by such section are restored or revived as if such section 4003 had not been enacted.
			5.Prohibition on
			 Certain Uses of Data Obtained from Comparative Effectiveness Research;
			 Accounting for Personalized Medicine and Differences in Patient Treatment
			 Response
			(a)In
 generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services—
 (1)shall not use data obtained from the conduct of comparative effectiveness research, including such research that is conducted or supported using funds appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5) or authorized or appropriated under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148), to deny or delay coverage of an item or service under a Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7b(f))); and
 (2)shall ensure that comparative effectiveness research conducted or supported by the Federal Government accounts for factors contributing to differences in the treatment response and treatment preferences of patients, including patient-reported outcomes, genomics and personalized medicine, the unique needs of health disparity populations, and indirect patient benefits.
				(b)Rule of
 constructionNothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the authority of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or the Public Health Service Act.


110 HR 2594 IH: Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-06-06
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I
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2594
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 6, 2007
Mr. Knollenberg introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To establish a Federal public relations and education campaign to promote responsible and fuel-efficient driving in the United States.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving Act of 2007.
2.FindingsThe Congress finds that—
(1)the United States has a national security interest in reducing our consumption of Middle East oil;
(2)the United States has an environmental interest in reducing our emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases linked to climate change;
(3)the domestic auto industry is making significant investments in alternative energy research and development;
(4)the price of oil is anticipated to remain at high levels for the foreseeable future and gas prices will also be high;
(5)there are still considerable obstacles to overcome in making alternative fuel vehicles like hybrids, clean diesel vehicles, and ethanol and biofuel vehicles commercially acceptable;
(6)there are significant economic issues associated with arbitrarily raising Federal fuel economy regulations;
(7)there are several personal conservation steps that individual motorists can take to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, such as following the speed limit, avoiding rapid acceleration and braking, properly inflating vehicle tires, avoiding overuse of air conditioners and heaters, and removing excess weight from their cars;
(8)these personal conservation steps can improve a vehicle’s fuel economy by upwards of 33 percent depending on the driving situation; and
(9)these personal conservation steps can also have a significant impact on improving a vehicle’s safety.
3.Public relations and education campaignThe Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy shall jointly develop a multiyear public relations and education campaign to promote responsible and fuel-efficient driving in the United States. Such campaign shall include advertising, public relations, media events, conferences and seminars, brochures and collateral materials, and Internet communications.
4.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out this Act, $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.


115 SRES 163 ATS: Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
U.S. Senate
2017-05-16
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III115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 163IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 16, 2017Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Daines, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Carper, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Heinrich, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Udall, Mr. Booker, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Donnelly) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONRecognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and
			 enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United
			 States.

 Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States;
 Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for the selfless dedication of the teachers and staff to community service and the futures of the children of the United States;
 Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 7, 2017, through May 13, 2017, are—
 (1)to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and
 (2)to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and
 Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)thanks the teachers of the United States; and
 (2)promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.


 HR 560 ENR: To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen
H. R. 560

AN ACT
To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

1.Vehicular access and feesSection 4 of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act (Public Law 109–156) is amended to read as follows:  4.Use of certain roads within the recreation area (a)In generalExcept as otherwise provided in this section, Highway 209, a federally owned road within the boundaries of the Recreation Area, shall be closed to all commercial vehicles.
(b)Exception for local business useUntil September 30, 2021, subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the use of commercial vehicles that have four or fewer axles and are— (1)owned and operated by a business physically located in—
(A)the Recreation Area; or  (B)one or more adjacent municipalities; or
(2)necessary to provide services to businesses or persons located in— (A)the Recreation Area; or
(B)one of more adjacent municipalities.  (c)FeeThe Secretary shall establish a fee and permit program for the use by commercial vehicles of Highway 209 under subsection (b). The program shall include an annual fee not to exceed $200 per vehicle. All fees received under the program shall be set aside in a special account and be available, without further appropriation, to the Secretary for the administration and enforcement of the program, including registering vehicles, issuing permits and vehicle identification stickers, and personnel costs.
(d)ExceptionsThe following vehicles may use Highway 209 and shall not be subject to a fee or permit requirement under subsection (c): (1)Local school buses.
(2)Fire, ambulance, and other safety and emergency vehicles.  (3)Commercial vehicles using Federal Road Route 209, from—
(A)Milford to the Delaware River Bridge leading to U.S. Route 206 in New Jersey; and  (B)mile 0 of Federal Road Route 209 to Pennsylvania State Route 2001..
2.DefinitionsSection 2 of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act (Public Law 109–156) is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through (6), respectively; and
(2)by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated by paragraph (1) of this section) the following:  (1)Adjacent municipalitiesThe term adjacent municipalities means Delaware Township, Dingman Township, Lehman Township, Matamoras Borough, Middle Smithfield Township, Milford Borough, Milford Township, Smithfield Township and Westfall Township, in Pennsylvania..
3.Conforming amendmentSection 702 of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–333) is repealed.   Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


110 HR 7180 IH: Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Enhancement Act of 2008
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-09-27
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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7180
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 27, 2008
Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. Payne, Mr. Manzullo, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Shays, Mr. George Miller of California, Mr. LaTourette, and Mr. Jones of North Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL
To enhance the capacity of the United States Government to fully implement the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Enhancement Act of 2008.
2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
(1)The Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121)—
(A)makes access to safe water and sanitation for developing countries a specific policy objective of United States foreign assistance programs;
(B)requires the Secretary of State to—
(i)develop a strategy to elevate the role of water and sanitation policy; and
(ii)improve the effectiveness of United States assistance programs undertaken in support of that strategy;
(C)codifies Target 10 of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals; and
(D)seeks to reduce the proportion of people who are unable to reach or afford safe drinking water and basic sanitation by 50 percent by 2015.
(2)On December 20, 2006, the United Nations General Assembly, in GA Resolution 61/192, declared 2008 as the International Year of Sanitation, in recognition of the impact of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.
(3)On August 1, 2008, Congress passed H. Con. Res. 318, which—
(A)supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation; and
(B)recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.
(4)While progress is being made on safe water and sanitation efforts—
(A)more than 884,000,000 people throughout the world lack access to safe drinking water; and
(B)2 of every 5 people in the world do not have access to basic sanitation services.
(5)The health consequences of unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation are staggering, accounting for—
(A)nearly 10 percent of the global burden of disease; and
(B)more than 2,000,000 deaths each year.
(6)The effects of climate change are expected to produce severe consequences for water availability and resource management in the future, with 2,800,000,000 people in more than 48 countries expected to face severe and chronic water shortages by 2025.
(7)The impact of water scarcity on conflict and instability is evident in many parts of the world, including the Darfur region of Sudan, where demand for water resources has contributed to armed conflict between nomadic ethnic groups and local farming communities.
(8)In order to further the United States contribution to safe water and sanitation efforts, it is necessary to—
(A)expand foreign assistance capacity to address the challenges described in this section; and
(B)represent issues related to water and sanitation at the highest levels of United States foreign assistance deliberations, including deliberations related to issues of global health, food security, the environment, global warming, and maternal and child mortality.
3.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to enhance the capacity of the United States Government to fully implement the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121).
4.Developing United States Government capacitySection 135 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151h) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(e)Office of water
(1)EstablishmentTo carry out the purposes of subsection (a), the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall establish the Office of Water.
(2)LeadershipThe Office of Water shall be headed by an Assistant Administrator for Safe Water and Sanitation, who shall report directly to the Administrator.
(3)DutiesThe Assistant Administrator shall—
(A)implement this section and the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121); and
(B)place primary emphasis on providing safe, affordable, and sustainable drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene.
(f)Bureau of international water
(1)EstablishmentTo increase the capacity of the Department of State to address international issues regarding safe water, sanitation, and other international water programs, the Secretary of State shall establish the Bureau for International Water within the Office of the Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs (referred to in this subsection as the Bureau).
(2)DutiesThe Bureau shall—
(A)oversee and coordinate the diplomatic policy of the United States Government with respect to global freshwater issues, including—
(i)access to safe drinking water and sanitation;
(ii)river basin and watershed management;
(iii)transboundary conflict;
(iv)agricultural and urban productivity of water resources;
(v)pollution mitigation; and
(vi)adaptation to hydrologic change due to climate variability; and
(B)ensure that international freshwater issues are represented—
(i)within the United States Government; and
(ii)in key diplomatic, development, and scientific efforts with other nations and multilateral organizations..
5.Safe water and sanitation strategySection 6(e) of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end;
(2)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(3)by adding at the end the following:

(7)an assessment of the extent to which the United States Government’s efforts are reaching the goal described in section 135(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152h(a)(2)); and
(8)recommendations on what the United States Government would need to do to help achieve the goal referred to in paragraph (7) if the United States Government’s efforts were proportional to its share of the world’s economy..
6.Developing local capacityThe Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121) is amended—
(1)by redesignating sections 9, 10, and 11 as sections 10, 11, and 12, respectively; and
(2)by inserting after section 8 the following:

9.Water and sanitation managers training program
(a)Establishment
(1)In generalThe Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall establish, in every priority country, a program to train local, in-country water and sanitation managers, and other officials of countries that receive assistance under section 135 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote the capacity of recipient governments to provide affordable, equitable, and sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation.
(2)CoordinationThe program established under subsection (a) shall be coordinated by the lead country water manager designated in subsection (c)(2).
(3)ExpansionThe Secretary and Administrator may establish the program described in this section in additional countries if the receipt of such training would be most beneficial, with due consideration given to good governance.
(b)DesignationThe United States Chief of Mission within each country receiving a high priority designation under section 6(f) shall—
(1)designate safe drinking water and sanitation as a strategic objective;
(2)appoint an in-country water and sanitation manager within the Mission to coordinate the in-country implementation of this Act and section 135 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with local water managers, local government officials, the Department of State, and the Office of Water of the United States Agency for International Development; and
(3)coordinate with the Development Credit Authority and the Global Development Alliance to further the purposes of this Act..
7.Grants for low cost clean water and sanitation technologiesSection 135(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act (22 U.S.C. 2152h(c)) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (3), by striking and at the end;
(2)in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end; and
(3)by adding at the end the following:

(5)provide grants through the United States Agency for International Development to foster the development of low cost and sustainable technologies for providing clean water and sanitation that are suitable for use in high priority countries, particularly in places with limited resources and infrastructure..
8.Updated report regarding water for peace and securitySection 11(b) of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005, as redesignated by section 6, is amended by adding at the end the following: The report submitted under this subsection shall include an assessment of current and likely future political tensions over water sources and an assessment of the expected impacts of global climate change on water supplies in 10, 25, and 50 years..
9.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2009 and each subsequent fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
10.ConstructionThis Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121). Nothing in this Act shall be construed in such a way as to override or take precedence over the implementation of that Act.


115 SRES 287 ATS: Designating October 8, 2017, as “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day”.
U.S. Senate
2017-10-05
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		115th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 287
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 5, 2017
			Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating October 8, 2017, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

 Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe;
 Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies;
 Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the moon;
 Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States;
 Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, and resilient technologies being sold for stationary and backup power, zero-emission light duty motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehicles, and portable power;
 Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages;
 Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies;
 Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times;
 Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia;
 Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States;
 Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy;
 Whereas the United States produces and uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; and
 Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate designates October 8, 2017, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.