		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2883
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 16, 2009
			Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of
			 Texas (for herself, Mr.
			 Oberstar, Mr. Filner, and
			 Mrs. Napolitano) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and
			 Infrastructure

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to
		  provide for security at wastewater treatment works, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Wastewater Treatment Works Security
			 Act of 2009.
		2.Wastewater
			 treatment works securityTitle
			 II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following:

				222.Wastewater
				treatment works security
					(a)Assessment of
				treatment works vulnerability
						(1)In
				generalEach owner or operator of a treatment works that stores
				or uses a substance of concern in quantities deemed by the Administrator to
				pose a security risk shall conduct a vulnerability assessment of its treatment
				works.
						(2)Vulnerability
				assessments
							(A)DefinitionIn
				this section, the term vulnerability assessment means an
				assessment of the vulnerability of a treatment works to intentional actions
				that may—
								(i)substantially
				disrupt the ability of the treatment works to safely and reliably operate;
				or
								(ii)have a
				substantial adverse effect on critical infrastructure, public health or safety,
				or the environment.
								(B)ReviewA
				vulnerability assessment shall include an identification of the vulnerability
				of the treatment works’—
								(i)facilities,
				systems, and devices used in the storage, treatment, recycling, or reclamation
				of municipal sewage or industrial wastes;
								(ii)intercepting
				sewers, outfall sewers, sewage collection systems, and other constructed
				conveyances under the control of the owner or operator of the treatment
				works;
								(iii)electronic,
				computer, and other automated systems;
								(iv)pumping, power,
				and other equipment;
								(v)use, storage, and
				handling of various chemicals; and
								(vi)operation and
				maintenance procedures.
								(C)Site security
				planA vulnerability
				assessment shall include a site security plan to identify specific security
				enhancements, including procedures, countermeasures, or equipment that the
				owner or operator of a treatment works will implement or utilize to reduce the
				vulnerabilities identified through the review under subparagraph (B) (including
				the identification of the extent to which implementation or utilization of such
				security enhancements may impact the operations of the treatment works in
				meeting the goals and requirements of this Act).
							(D)Guidelines
								(i)In
				generalNot later than December 31, 2009, the Administrator, in
				consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall develop and publish
				guidelines for carrying out a vulnerability assessment, consistent with this
				section and the goals and requirements of this Act, and shall periodically
				revise such guidelines, as appropriate.
								(ii)Identification
				and evaluation of security enhancementsIn developing the guidelines described in
				clause (i), the Administrator shall—
									(I)identify an array
				of potential security enhancements, including procedures, countermeasures, or
				equipment, that the owner or operator of a treatment works can implement or
				utilize to reduce the vulnerability of the treatment works; and
									(II)include
				information on the potential effectiveness of such security enhancements in
				reducing the vulnerability of the treatment works.
									(iii)Risk-based
				evaluation of treatment works
									(I)In
				generalIn developing the guidelines described in clause (i), the
				Administrator shall develop standards for assigning individual treatment works
				into 4 risk-based classifications.
									(II)Standards for
				risk-based classificationsIn developing such standards, the
				Administrator shall consider—
										(aa)the
				size of the treatment works;
										(bb)the
				proximity of the treatment works to large population centers;
										(cc)the
				potential adverse impacts of an intentional act on the operation of the
				treatment works or on critical infrastructure, public health or safety, or the
				environment; and
										(dd)any
				other factor which the Administrator determines to be appropriate.
										(III)Criteria for
				approvalThe Administrator may assign differing criteria for the
				approval of a vulnerability assessment under paragraph (4) based on the
				risk-based classification of the treatment works.
									(iv)Substance of
				concern
									(I)In
				generalIn developing the guidelines described in clause (i), the
				Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may
				designate any chemical substance as a substance of concern.
									(II)Threshold
				quantityAt the time a substance is designated pursuant to
				subclause (I), the Administrator shall establish by rule a threshold quantity
				for the release or theft of the substance, taking into account the toxicity,
				reactivity, volatility, dispersability, combustibility, and flammability of the
				substance and the amount of the substance which, as a result of the release, is
				known to cause or may be reasonably anticipated to cause death, injury, or a
				substantial adverse effect to critical infrastructure, public health or safety,
				or the environment.
									(III)Consideration
				of existing standardsIn making a determination under subclause
				(I), the Administrator shall take into account appendix A of part 27 of title
				6, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations).
									(v)Review and
				revision of vulnerability assessmentsIn developing the
				guidelines described in clause (i), the Administrator shall include—
									(I)a process for the
				revision, if necessary, and resubmission of vulnerability assessments for
				treatment works conducted prior to the date of enactment of this section to
				determine whether they meet the requirements of this section; and
									(II)provisions for
				the periodic review of vulnerability assessments and revision of vulnerability
				assessments based on new information provided by the Administrator, in
				consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to the owner or operator
				of the treatment works.
									(3)Certification
				and deadlines
							(A)CertificationEach
				owner or operator of a treatment works referred to in paragraph (1) shall
				certify to the Administrator that a vulnerability assessment has been conducted
				for the treatment works and shall submit to the Administrator a written copy of
				the vulnerability assessment.
							(B)DeadlinesCertifications
				and submissions referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be made prior to—
								(i)December 31, 2010,
				in the case of a treatment works with a treatment capacity of 15,000,000
				gallons per day or greater or that is assigned to the highest risk-based
				classification under the guidelines developed under paragraph (2)(D);
								(ii)June 30, 2011, in
				the case of a treatment works that is assigned to the second highest risk-based
				classification under the guidelines developed under paragraph (2)(D);
								(iii)December 31,
				2011, in the case of a treatment works that is assigned to the third highest
				risk-based classification under the guidelines developed under paragraph
				(2)(D); and
								(iv)June 30, 2012, in
				the case of a treatment works that is assigned to the lowest risk-based
				classification under guidelines developed under paragraph (2)(D).
								(4)Review of
				vulnerability assessments
							(A)In
				generalNot later than 180 days after the date on which the
				Administrator receives a vulnerability assessment under this section, the
				Administrator shall review and approve or disapprove such assessment.
							(B)Disapproval
								(i)In
				generalThe Administrator shall disapprove a vulnerability
				assessment if the Administrator determines that the vulnerability assessment
				does not comply with this section (including guidelines developed under
				paragraph (2)(D)) or implementation of any security enhancement identified
				under paragraph (2)(C) is not consistent with the goals and requirements of
				this Act.
								(ii)Limitation on
				disapprovalThe Administrator
				may not disapprove a vulnerability assessment submitted under this section
				based on the implementation of a particular security enhancement.
								(iii)Provisions of
				notification of disapprovalIf the Administrator disapproves the
				vulnerability assessment under this section, the Administrator shall provide
				the owner or operator of a treatment works a written notification of the
				disapproval that—
									(I)includes a clear
				explanation of deficiencies in the vulnerability assessment;
									(II)provides guidance
				to assist the owner or operator in addressing deficiencies; and
									(III)requires the
				owner or operator to revise the vulnerability assessment to address any
				deficiencies and, by such date as the Administrator determines is appropriate,
				to submit to the Administrator a revised vulnerability assessment.
									(5)Prohibition of
				public disclosure
							(A)In
				generalThe Administrator shall ensure that vulnerability
				assessments (including site security plans) and other security-related
				information, records, and documents are not disclosed except as provided in
				this section.
							(B)Specific
				prohibitionsIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator
				shall ensure that any information contained in the vulnerability assessment is
				not disclosed—
								(i)by
				any Federal agency under section 552 of title 5, United States Code; or
								(ii)under any State
				or local law.
								(C)LimitationNothing
				in this paragraph shall prohibit the sharing of information, as the
				Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security,
				determines to be appropriate, with State and local government officials
				possessing the necessary security clearances, including law enforcement
				officials and first responders, for the purpose of carrying out this
				section.
							(b)Grants for
				vulnerability assessments, security enhancements, and worker training
				programs
						(1)In
				generalThe Administrator may make grants to a State,
				municipality, or intermunicipal or interstate agency—
							(A)to conduct a
				vulnerability assessment of a publicly owned treatment works;
							(B)to implement
				security enhancements listed in paragraph (2) to reduce vulnerabilities
				identified in an approved vulnerability assessment;
							(C)to implement
				additional security enhancements to reduce vulnerabilities identified in an
				approved vulnerability assessment; and
							(D)to provide for
				security-related training of employees of the treatment works and training for
				first responders and emergency response providers.
							(2)Grants for
				security enhancements
							(A)Preapproved
				security enhancementsThe Administrator may make a grant to an
				applicant under paragraph (1)(B) to implement a security enhancement of a
				treatment works (identified in an approved vulnerability assessment) for 1 or
				more of the following:
								(i)Purchase and
				installation of equipment for access control, intrusion prevention and delay,
				and detection of intruders and hazardous or dangerous substances,
				including—
									(I)barriers, fencing,
				and gates;
									(II)security lighting
				and cameras;
									(III)metal grates,
				wire mesh, and outfall entry barriers;
									(IV)securing of
				manhole covers and fill and vent pipes;
									(V)installation and
				re-keying of doors and locks; and
									(VI)smoke, chemical,
				and explosive mixture detection systems.
									(ii)Security
				improvements to electronic, computer, or other automated systems and remote
				security systems, including controlling access to such systems, intrusion
				detection and prevention, and system backup.
								(iii)Participation in
				training programs and the purchase of training manuals and guidance materials
				relating to security.
								(iv)Security
				screening of employees or contractor support services.
								(B)Additional
				security enhancements
								(i)In
				generalThe Administrator may make grants under paragraph (1)(C)
				to an applicant for additional security enhancements not listed in subparagraph
				(A) that are identified in an approved vulnerability assessment.
								(ii)EligibilityTo
				be eligible for a grant under this subparagraph, an applicant must have an
				approved vulnerability assessment and shall submit an application to the
				Administrator containing such information as the Administrator may
				request.
								(C)Limitation on use
				of fundsGrants under this paragraph may not be used for
				personnel costs or operation or maintenance of facilities, equipment, or
				systems.
							(D)Federal
				shareThe Federal share of the cost of activities funded by a
				grant under paragraph (1) may not exceed 75 percent.
							(c)Technical
				assistance for small publicly owned treatment works
						(1)Security
				assessment and planning assistanceThe Administrator, in
				coordination with the States, may provide technical guidance and assistance to
				small publicly owned treatment works on conducting a vulnerability assessment
				and implementation of security enhancements to reduce vulnerabilities
				identified in an approved vulnerability assessment. Such assistance may include
				technical assistance programs, training, and preliminary engineering
				evaluations.
						(2)Participation by
				nonprofit organizationsThe Administrator may make grants to
				nonprofit organizations to assist in accomplishing the purposes of this
				subsection.
						(3)Small publicly
				owned treatment works definedIn this subsection, the term
				small publicly owned treatment works means a publicly owned
				treatment works that services a population of fewer than 10,000 persons.
						(d)Authorization of
				AppropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated annually to
				the Administrator for fiscal years 2010 through 2014—
						(1)$200,000,000 for
				making grants under subsection (b); and
						(2)$15,000,000 for
				providing technical assistance under subsection (c).
						Such sums
				shall remain available until
				expended..


113 S1204 IS: Health Care Conscience Rights Act
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2013-06-20
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1204
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 20, 2013
			Mr. Coburn (for himself
			 and Mrs. Fischer) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
			 and Pensions

		A BILL
		To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
		  to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of
		  specific items and services, to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit
		  certain abortion-related discrimination in governmental activities, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Health Care Conscience Rights
			 Act.
		2.FindingsCongress finds as follows:
			(1)As Thomas
			 Jefferson declared to New London Methodists in 1809, [n]o provision in
			 our Constitution ought to be dearer to man than that which protects the rights
			 of conscience against the enterprises of the civil authority.
			(2)Jefferson’s conviction on respect for
			 conscience is deeply embedded in the history and traditions of our Nation, and
			 codified in numerous Federal laws approved by congressional majorities and
			 Presidents of both parties, including in the Public Health Service Act (42
			 U.S.C. 201 et seq.); the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS,
			 Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7601 et seq.); the Religious
			 Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.); longstanding
			 provisions on respect for conscience rights in the Federal Employees Health
			 Benefits Program and District of Columbia appropriations; and laws to protect
			 individuals from being forced to participate in Federal executions or
			 prosecutions.
			(3)Following
			 enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law
			 111–148, in this section referred to as PPACA), the Federal
			 Government has sought to impose specific requirements that infringe on the
			 rights of conscience of those who offer or purchase health coverage.
			(4)While PPACA
			 provides an exemption for some religious groups that object to participation in
			 health insurance generally, and exempts millions of Americans from most of the
			 Act’s provisions, including the preventive services mandate, it fails to
			 provide statutory protection for those seeking to offer or to purchase health
			 coverage who have a religious or moral objection only to specific items or
			 services.
			(5)Nurses and other
			 health care providers have increasingly been subjected to discrimination for
			 abiding by their conscience rather than providing, paying for, or referring for
			 abortion.
			(6)Conscience rights
			 protections for health care providers are an important part of civil rights
			 protections in Federal law and are indispensable to the continued viability of
			 the health care system in the United States. The increasingly significant
			 discrimination suffered by faith-based nonprofit health care providers risks
			 undermining access to high-quality compassionate care for some of the most
			 vulnerable populations in our country.
			3.Applying
			 longstanding policy on conscience rights to the Affordable Care Act
			(a)In
			 generalTitle I of the
			 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148) is
			 amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 the second section 1563 (relating to conforming amendments and as redesignated
			 by section 10107(b)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) as
			 section 1564;
				(2)by redesignating
			 the third section 1563 (relating to the Sense of the Senate promoting fiscal
			 responsibility) as section 1565; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following new section:

						1566.Respecting
				conscience rights in health coverage
							(a)In
				generalNotwithstanding any other provision of this title, no
				provision of this title (and no amendment made by this title) shall—
								(1)require an
				individual to purchase individual health insurance coverage that includes
				coverage of an abortion or other item or service to which such individual has a
				moral or religious objection, or prevent an issuer from offering or issuing, to
				such individual, individual health insurance coverage that excludes such item
				or service;
								(2)require a sponsor
				(or, in the case of health insurance coverage offered to students through an
				institution of higher education, the institution of higher education offering
				such coverage) to sponsor, purchase, or provide any health benefits coverage or
				group health plan that includes coverage of an abortion or other item or
				service to which such sponsor or institution, respectively, has a moral or
				religious objection, or prevent an issuer from offering or issuing to such
				sponsor or institution, respectively, health insurance coverage that excludes
				such item or service;
								(3)require an issuer
				of health insurance coverage or the sponsor of a group health plan to include,
				in any such coverage or plan, coverage of an abortion or other item or service
				to which such issuer or sponsor has a moral or religious objection; or
								(4)authorize the imposition of a tax, penalty,
				fee, fine, or other sanction, or the imposition of coverage of the item or
				service to which there is a moral or religious objection, in relation to health
				insurance coverage or a group health plan that excludes an item or service
				pursuant to this section.
								(b)Restriction on
				contrary governmental actionNo provision in this title (or
				amendment made by this title) or law, regulation, guideline or other
				governmental action that implements such provision or amendment, or derives its
				authority therefrom, shall be given legal effect to the extent that it violates
				this section.
							(c)No effect on
				other lawsNothing in this section shall be construed to preempt,
				modify, or otherwise have any effect on—
								(1)the Civil Rights
				Act of 1964;
								(2)the Americans with
				Disabilities Act of 1990;
								(3)the Pregnancy
				Discrimination Act of 1978;
								(4)the Mental Health
				Parity Act of 1996; or
								(5)any other State or
				Federal law, other than a provision in this title (or an amendment made by this
				title) or a law, regulation, guideline or other governmental action that
				implements such provision or amendment or derives its authority
				therefrom.
								(d)Aggregate
				actuarial valueNothing in this section shall be construed to
				prohibit the Secretary from issuing regulations or other guidance to ensure
				that health insurance coverage or group health plans excluding abortion or
				other items or services under this section shall have an aggregate actuarial
				value at least equivalent to that of health insurance coverage or group health
				plans at the same level of coverage that do not exclude such items or
				services.
							(e)Continued
				application of nondiscrimination rulesNothing in this section
				shall be construed to permit a health insurance issuer, group health plan, or
				other health care provider to act in a manner inconsistent with subparagraph
				(B) or (D) of section
				1302(b)(4).
							.
				(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of contents of the Patient Protection and
			 Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148) is amended—
				(1)by striking the
			 following items:

							1563. Conforming amendments.
							1563. Sense of the Senate promoting fiscal
				responsibility.

						;
					and(2)by inserting after
			 the item relating to the section 1563 relating to small business procurement
			 the following items:

							1564. Conforming amendments.
							1565. Sense of the Senate promoting fiscal
				responsibility.
							1566. Respecting conscience rights in
				health
				coverage.

						.
				4.Abortion
			 nondiscrimination for health care providersSection 245 of the Public Health Service Act
			 (42 U.S.C. 238n) is amended—
			(1)in the section
			 heading, by striking and
			 licensing of physicians and inserting
			 , licensing, and practice of
			 physicians and other health care entities;
			(2)in subsection (a),
			 by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

					(1)the entity
				refuses—
						(A)to undergo
				training in the performance of induced abortions;
						(B)to require or
				provide such training;
						(C)to perform,
				participate in, provide coverage of, or pay for induced abortions; or
						(D)to provide
				referrals for such training or such
				abortions;
						;
			(3)in subsection
			 (b)(1), by striking standards and inserting
			 standard;
			(4)in subsection (c),
			 by amending paragraphs (1) and (2) to read as follows:

					(1)The term
				financial assistance, with respect to a government program, means
				governmental payments to cover the cost of health care services or benefits, or
				other Federal payments, grants, or loans to promote or otherwise facilitate
				health-related activities.
					(2)The term
				health care entity includes an individual physician or other
				health professional, a postgraduate physician training program, a participant
				in a program of training in the health professions, a hospital, a
				provider-sponsored organization as defined in section 1855(d) of the Social
				Security Act, a health maintenance organization, an accountable care
				organization, an issuer of health insurance coverage, any other kind of health
				care facility, organization, or plan, and an entity that provides or authorizes
				referrals for health care
				services.
					;
			(5)by adding at the
			 end of subsection (c) the following new paragraph:

					(4)The term
				State or local government that receives Federal financial
				assistance includes any agency or other governmental unit of a State or
				local government if such government receives Federal financial
				assistance.
					;
			(6)by redesignating
			 subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
			(7)by inserting after
			 subsection (b) the following new subsection:

					(c)AdministrationThe
				Secretary shall designate the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the
				Department of Health and Human Services—
						(1)to receive
				complaints alleging a violation of this section, section 1566 of the Patient
				Protection and Affordable Care Act, or any of subsections (b) through (e) of
				section 401 of the Health Programs Extension Act of 1973; and
						(2)to pursue the
				investigation of such complaints, in coordination with the Attorney
				General.
						.
			5.Remedies for
			 violations of Federal conscience lawsTitle II of the Public Health Service Act
			 (42 U.S.C. 202 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 245 the
			 following:

				245A.Civil action
				for certain violations
					(a)In
				generalA qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain
				appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation.
					(b)DefinitionsIn
				this section—
						(1)the term
				qualified party means—
							(A)the Attorney
				General; or
							(B)any person or
				entity adversely affected by the designated violation; and
							(2)the term
				designated violation means an actual or threatened violation of
				section 245 of this Act, section 1566 of the Patient Protection and Affordable
				Care Act, or any of subsections (b) through (e) of section 401 of the Health
				Programs Extension Act of 1973.
						(c)Administrative
				remedies not requiredAn action under this section may be
				commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party
				commencing the action has sought or exhausted available administrative
				remedies.
					(d)Defendants in
				actions under this section may include governmental entities as well as
				others
						(1)In
				generalAn action under this section may be maintained against,
				among others, a party that is a Federal or State governmental entity. Relief in
				an action under this section may include money damages even if the defendant is
				such a governmental entity.
						(2)DefinitionFor
				the purposes of this subsection, the term State governmental
				entity means a State, a local government within a State, or any agency
				or other governmental unit or authority of a State or of such a local
				government.
						(e)Nature of
				reliefThe court shall grant—
						(1)all necessary
				equitable and legal relief, including, where appropriate, declaratory relief
				and compensatory damages, to prevent the occurrence, continuance, or repetition
				of the designated violation and to compensate for losses resulting from the
				designated violation; and
						(2)to a prevailing
				plaintiff, reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses as part of the
				costs.
						.


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I
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3834
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 27, 2015
Mrs. Lawrence (for herself and Ms. Lee) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

A BILL
To amend GEAR UP to require that schools receiving funding under the program provide students with access to academic and mental health counseling services, and for other purposes.

1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as GEAR UP for Counseling. 2.Requirement of academic and mental health counselingSection 404D(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–24(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(5)Providing participating students access to academic and mental health counseling services.. 3.Authorization of AppropriationsSection 404H of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–28) is amended by striking 2009 and inserting 2017.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 857
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 1, 2011
			Ms. Hirono introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
		  100-percent FMAP under Medicaid for medical assistance provided to Native
		  Hawaiians by a Native Hawaiian health care system or a federally-qualified
		  health center.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act
			 of 2011.
		2.100-percent FMAP for medical assistance
			 provided to Native Hawaiians by a Native Hawaiian health care system or a
			 federally-qualified health center
			(a)In generalThe third sentence of section 1905(b) of
			 the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
			 1396d(b)) is amended——
				(1)by inserting
			 (1) before with respect to; and
				(2)by inserting,
			 before the period, the following: ; and (2) with respect to amounts
			 expended as medical assistance for services provided to a Native Hawaiian (as
			 defined in section 12(3) of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act)
			 through a Native Hawaiian health care system (as defined in section 12(6) of
			 such Act) or a federally-qualified health center (as defined in subsection
			 (l)(2)(B), whether directly, by referral, or under contract or other
			 arrangement between such Native Hawaiian health care system or
			 federally-qualified health center and another health care provider
			 .
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 this section shall apply to medical assistance provided on or after the date of
			 enactment of this Act.


116 HR 5489 IH: Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-12-18
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5489IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 18, 2019Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Smucker) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken
			 in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to
			 be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act. 2. Permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in CanadaSection 104(c)(5)(D) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1374(c)(5)(D)) is amended to read as follows:

				(D)
 (i)The Secretary of the Interior shall, expeditiously after the expiration of the applicable 30-day period under subsection (d)(2), issue a permit for the importation of any polar bear part (other than an internal organ) from a polar bear taken in a sport hunt in Canada to any person—
 (I)who submits, with the permit application, proof that the polar bear was legally harvested by the person before February 18, 1997; or
 (II)who has submitted, in support of a permit application submitted before May 15, 2008, proof that the polar bear was legally harvested by the person before May 15, 2008, from a polar bear population from which a sport-hunted trophy could be imported before that date in accordance with section 18.30(i) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations.
 (ii)The Secretary shall issue permits under clause (i)(I) without regard to subparagraphs (A) and (C)(ii) of this paragraph, subsection (d)(3), and sections 101 and 102. Sections 101(a)(3)(B) and 102(b)(3) shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause (i)(I). This clause shall not apply to polar bear parts that were imported before June 12, 1997.
 (iii)The Secretary shall issue permits under clause (i)(II) without regard to subparagraph (C)(ii) of this paragraph or subsection (d)(3). Sections 101(a)(3)(B) and 102(b)(3) shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause (i)(II). This clause shall not apply to polar bear parts that were imported before the date of enactment of the Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act..


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 677
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 30, 2011
			Mr. Hatch introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Homeland Security and
			 Governmental Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide for the
		  more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the
		  decennial census, and for other purposes.

		1.Methods to improve the
			 enumeration of certain overseas AmericansSection 141 of title 13, United States Code,
			 is amended—
			(1)by redesignating
			 subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
			(2)by inserting
			 after subsection (f) the following:

					(g)(1)Effective beginning
				with the 2020 decennial census of population, in taking any tabulation of total
				population by States under subsection (a) for purposes of the apportionment of
				Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall take
				appropriate measures to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that all
				citizens of the United States temporarily living abroad on the date of the
				decennial census are—
							(A)fully and accurately counted;
				and
							(B)properly attributed to the last State
				in which they were domiciled before leaving the United States.
							(2)The measures under this subsection
				shall include at least the following:
							(A)One or more methods by which, at the
				request of a non-governmental organization, administrative records of such
				organization may, if such records satisfy such criteria as the Secretary may
				establish, be used to enumerate members of such organization who are residing
				overseas as of the decennial census date.
							(B)One or more methods under which an
				international Be Counted form may be completed at an embassy of
				the United States by citizens of the United States residing overseas as of the
				date of the decennial census.
							(C)One or more methods under which voter
				registration rolls may be used to establish usual residence by confirming the
				State of which citizens of the United States living abroad usually
				reside.
							(3)Nothing in this subsection shall be
				considered—
							(A)to affect the methods used in the
				enumeration of any civilian or military personnel of the United States;
				or
							(B)to permit or require that the data
				obtained under this subsection be used for any purpose other than the
				apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several
				States.
							.


116 S1119 IS: Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-04-10
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1119IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 10, 2019Mr. Udall (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Casey, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Smith, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Booker, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mrs. Gillibrand) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of
			 children who are unable to pay for meals.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019.
 2.Prohibition on stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for mealsSection 9(b)(10) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(10)) is amended—
 (1)by striking (10) No physical and inserting the following:  (10)Discriminatory or stigmatizing treatment of children by schools (A)Discrimination based on eligibilityNo physical; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (B)Stigmatization based on lack of funds or debt (i)Definition of covered childIn this subparagraph, the term covered child means a child who—
 (I)is a student at a school that participates in— (aa)the school lunch program established under this Act; or
 (bb)the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and
 (II)(aa)does not have funds to pay for a lunch or breakfast at the school; or (bb)has outstanding credit that was extended by a school food authority for a lunch or breakfast at the school.
								(ii)Requirements of school food authorities
 (I)In generalA school food authority shall not permit— (aa)the public identification or stigmatization of a covered child, such as by requiring the covered child to wear a wristband or display a hand stamp to identify the covered child as a covered child; or
 (bb)any requirement that a covered child, because of the status of the covered child as a covered child—
 (AA)perform chores or any other activity that is not required of students generally; or
 (BB)dispose of a lunch or breakfast after it has been served to the covered child. (II)Communications (aa)In generalSubject to item (bb), a school food authority shall require that any communication relating to an outstanding credit described in clause (i)(II)(bb) of a covered child—
 (AA)shall be directed to a parent or guardian of the covered child; and (BB)shall not be directed to the covered child.
 (bb)LettersA school food authority may permit a requirement that a covered child deliver a letter addressed to a parent or guardian of the covered child that contains a communication described in item (aa), subject to the condition that the letter shall not be distributed to the covered child in a manner that stigmatizes the covered child..
 3.Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should ensure that— (1)(A)to the maximum extent practicable, an application for a free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) is distributed—
 (i)in an understandable and uniform format; and (ii)by not later than July 1 of each year; and
 (B)a school food authority offers technical assistance to a parent or legal guardian to complete an application described in subparagraph (A);
 (2)each school food authority coordinates with— (A)the local educational agency liaison designated under section 722(g)(1)(J)(ii) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii)) to ensure that homeless children and youths eligible to receive free lunches and breakfasts under section 9(b)(12)(A)(iv) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(12)(A)(iv)) receive those free lunches and breakfasts; and
 (B)the State agency responsible for administering the State plans under parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.) to ensure that foster children eligible to receive free lunches and breakfasts under section 9(b)(12)(A)(vii) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(12)(A)(vii)) receive those free lunches and breakfasts; and
 (3)a school food authority that participates in the school lunch program or the school breakfast program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) or section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773), respectively—
 (A)shall provide to a child who requests a lunch or breakfast a lunch or breakfast, regardless of whether the child—
 (i)has money to pay for the lunch or breakfast; or (ii)owes money for a lunch or breakfast;
 (B)shall not provide to a child who qualifies for a free or reduced price lunch or breakfast an alternate meal that is not provided to students generally; and
 (C)shall explore innovative ways to use technology to improve and coordinate communications with parents and guardians with respect to functions such as—
 (i)prepayment for meals; (ii)checking balances for school meals;
 (iii)adding funds to accounts for school meals; (iv)addressing outstanding debt for school meals; and
 (v)sending automatic emails when an account balance is low.


117 HR 4056 IH: Stop the Outlay of Payments Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-22
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4056IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 22, 2021Mrs. Lesko introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo require agencies to notify the Director of the Office of Management and Budget when the agency suspends or terminates a Federal award, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop the Outlay of Payments Act.2.Federal grants(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AgencyThe term agency means—(A)an Executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and(B)an independent regulatory agency, as defined in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code.(2)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.(3)Federal awardThe term Federal award means a grant, subgrant, contract, subcontract, loan, award, or cooperative agreement awarded by an agency.(4)Suspended entityThe term suspended entity means a recipient of a Federal award, any portion of which the head of an agency suspends or terminates for a reason described in subsection (b)(2).(b)Notification(1)In generalNot later than 120 days after the date on which an agency suspends or terminates any portion of a Federal award to the recipient of the Federal award for a reason described in paragraph (2), the head of an agency shall notify the Director of the suspension or termination.(2)Reason for suspension or terminationA reason for a suspension or termination of a Federal award described in this paragraph is a failure of the recipient of the Federal award to comply with—(A)the terms and conditions of the Federal award;(B)a Federal law or regulation; or(C)a request by the agency awarding the Federal award for information or materials relating to the Federal award.(3)List of suspensionsThe Director shall maintain an up-to-date list of suspended entities on the website of the Office of Management and Budget.(c)Effect on other grants(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the head of an agency may not award a Federal award or disburse funds under a Federal award to a suspended entity until the date on which the suspended entity remedies the reason for a suspension or termination of a Federal award of the suspended entity under subsection (b)(2).(2)ExceptionsThe head of an agency may award a Federal award and disburse funds under a Federal award to a suspended entity if—(A)the suspended entity has been classified as a suspended entity as a result of a clerical error; or(B)the suspended entity has an agreement with the agency that suspends or terminates the Federal award of the suspended entity to resolve the reason for the suspension or termination described in subsection (b)(2).(3)ComplianceFor the purpose of complying with paragraph (1), the head of an agency shall reference the list of suspended entities maintained by the Director under subsection (b)(3).


116 HR 5468 IH: Border Workforce Efficiency Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-12-17
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5468IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 17, 2019Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico (for herself, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Hurd of Texas, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Cloud) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo provide for U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators to enhance border security, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Border Workforce Efficiency Act. 2.U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinator positions (a)Processing CoordinatorsThe Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is authorized to hire and train U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators to operate within the U.S. Border Patrol to—
 (1)perform administrative tasks related to the intake and processing of individuals apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol agents, where necessary;
 (2)transport individuals in U.S. Border Patrol custody, where necessary; and (3)perform custodial watch duties of individuals in such custody, including individuals who have been admitted to a hospital.
 (b)Clarified authoritiesA U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinator hired under subsection (a) may not arrest or otherwise detain any person as described in section 235, 236, or 287(a), of the Immigration and Nationality Act and such a Coordinator may not conduct any interview under section 235(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(B)).
 (c)TrainingThe Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in coordination with the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol and in consultation with the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, shall develop tailored training for U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators.
 (d)Associated support staffThe Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is authorized to hire appropriate professional support staff to facilitate the hiring, training, and other support functions required by U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators.
 (e)Biannual reportsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and biannually thereafter for the following two years, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding each U.S. Border Patrol sector that includes information relating to the following:
 (1)The number of U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators assigned to each such sector. (2)The degree to which the responsibilities described in subsection (a) have been transferred from U.S. Border Patrol agents to U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators.
 (3)The percentage of U.S. Border Patrol agents who returned to field operations as a result of U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators undertaking the responsibilities described in subsection (a).
 (f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated $19,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2023 to carry out this Act.


114 HR 342 IH: To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend military commissary and exchange store privileges, without time-period limitation, to members of the Armed Forces who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and also to extend such privileges to their dependents.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-01-14
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 342
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 14, 2015
			Mr. Denham (for himself and Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

		A BILL
		To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend military commissary and exchange store privileges,
			 without time-period limitation, to members of the Armed Forces who are
			 involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and also to
			 extend such privileges to their dependents.

		1.Commissary and exchange store privileges for involuntarily separated members with a
			 service-connected disability and for their dependents
 (a)Extension of privilegesSection 1146 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(d)Members involuntarily separated with service-Connected disability; dependents
 (1)A member of the armed forces who is involuntarily separated from active duty or the Selected Reserve and who has a service-connected disability shall be permitted to use commissary and exchange stores on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay.
 (2)A dependent of a member described in paragraph (1) shall be permitted to use commissary and exchange stores on the same basis as a dependent of a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay..
 (b)ImplementationThe Secretary of Defense shall ensure that subsection (d) of section 1146 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is fully operational before the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4591
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 24, 2012
			Mrs. Myrick
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on certain window shade
		  material.

		1.Certain window shade
			 material
			(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:

								9902.01.00Plaiting material products suitable for use in window shades,
						in rolls each having an area measuring over 27.85 m2
						but less than 46.46 m2, of wood slats each measuring
						over 6 mm or more but not greater than 8 mm in width or over 22 mm or more but
						not to exceed 25 mm in width and measuring 1 mm or more but not greater than 2
						mm in thickness, and/or bamboo reeds measuring 1 mm or more but not greater
						than 2.5 mm in width, and/or marupa wood rods measuring over 1.5 mm or more but
						not greater than 3 mm in diameter, and/or paper rope, the foregoing woven with
						polyester yarn into a repeating pattern which may also include jute, polyester
						yarn or paper (provided for in subheading 4601.94.20)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

					.
			(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.


116 HR 199 IH: Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-03
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 199IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2019Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Rules, 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 concernedA BILLTo terminate certain lifetime benefits provided to former Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks Act or the SCRAP Act. 2.Prohibiting payment of gratuities to survivors of members of Congress (a)Prohibition (1)In generalNo payment may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, the contingent fund of the Senate, or any other appropriated funds for a death gratuity payment to the widow, widower, or heirs-at-law of any Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected.
(2)Waiver authorityThe Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives may jointly, on a case-by-case basis, grant a waiver of paragraph (1) with respect to the payment of a death gratuity described in such paragraph. (b)No effect on other payments to survivorsNothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to prohibit or affect the payment to any individual of any unpaid balance or salary or other sums due to a Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected.
(c)DefinitionFor purposes of this section, a Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (d)Effective dateThis section shall apply with respect to any death occurring during the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress or any succeeding Congress.
3.Termination of benefits under Federal retirement programs
(a)Termination of retirement coverage of Members of Congress under Federal Employees’ Retirement System
(1)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8425 the following:  8425a.Termination of further retirement coverage of Members of Congress (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, effective as of the first day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress—
(1)in the case of an individual who first becomes a Member before such day and who, on such first day, has served as a Member for a period of 10 years (consecutively or nonconsecutively) or less— (A)such Member shall not be subject to this chapter for any further period of time after such day; and
(B)no further Government contributions or deductions from basic pay may be made with respect to such Member for deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Fund; and (2)in the case of an individual who first becomes a Member on or after such day—
(A)such Member shall not be subject to this chapter; and (B)no Government contributions or deductions from basic pay may be made with respect to such Member for deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Fund.
(b)Prior rights not affectedNothing in subsection (a) shall be considered to nullify, modify, or otherwise affect any right, entitlement, or benefit under this chapter with respect to any Member covering any period prior to the first day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. (c)Right To participate in Thrift Savings Plan not affectedNothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall affect the eligibility of a Member to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan in accordance with otherwise applicable provisions of law.
(d)Regulations
(1)In generalAny regulations necessary to carry out this section may— (A)except with respect to matters under subparagraph (B), be prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management; and
(B)with respect to matters relating to the Thrift Savings Plan, be prescribed by the Executive Director (as defined by section 8401(13)). (2)RefundsNotwithstanding subsection (b), the regulations under paragraph (1)(A) shall, in the case of a Member who has not completed at least 5 years of civilian service as of the first day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, provide that the lump-sum credit shall be payable to such Member to the same extent and in the same manner as if such Member satisfied paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 8424(a) as of such day.
(e)ExclusionsFor purposes of this section, the term Member does not include the Vice President.. (2)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8425 the following:

8425a. Termination of further retirement coverage of Members of Congress..
(b)Termination of former Member participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
(1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who serves as a Member of Congress shall not be eligible to enroll in, or receive health benefits under, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, including the dental and vision benefits provided under chapters 89A and 89B of such title, as an annuitant on the basis of service as a Member of Congress. Nothing in the previous sentence may be construed to prohibit an individual from enrolling in or receiving health benefits under such Program as an annuitant on the basis of the individual’s creditable service under title 5, United States Code, in a position other than as a Member of Congress. (2)Definition of Member of CongressThe term Member of Congress has the meaning given that term in section 2106 of title 5, United States Code, but does not include the Vice President.
(3)ApplicationThis subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who— (A)serves as a Member of Congress during the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress or any succeeding Congress; and
(B)on the date that such service commences in the applicable Congress, has served as a Member for a period of 10 years (consecutively or nonconsecutively) or less. 4.Benefits and services provided to former Members of the House of Representatives (a)Benefits and services describedThe House of Representatives may not make any of the following benefits and services available to an individual who becomes a former Member of the House (except to the extent such benefits and services are made available to members of the public) and who is a registered lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995:
(1)Access to the Hall of the House. (2)Access to athletic facilities and other facilities available for the use of Members of the House.
(3)Access to the Members’ Dining Room located in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol. (4)Access to parking spaces.
(5)Access to material from the House document room. (6)Use of the collections in the House Legislative Resource Center without borrowing privileges.
(b)Waiver authority
(1)Authority to waive elimination of benefit or serviceThe Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives may jointly, on a case-by-case basis, grant a waiver of subsection (a) with respect to a former Member of the House and a benefit or service described in such subsection. (2)Publication in Congressional RecordIf the Speaker and the Minority Leader jointly grant a waiver under paragraph (1) to make a benefit or service available to a former Member, the Speaker and Minority Leader shall, not later than 24 hours after the waiver is granted, caused to have published in the Congressional Record a statement identifying the former Member and the benefit or service involved.
5.Rule of constructionNothing in this Act or any amendment made by this Act may be construed to prohibit a former Member of Congress from interacting with Members of Congress to the extent permitted under law. 6.DefinitionIn this Act, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.


114 HR 5255 IH: To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such Act against certain tax-exempt organizations.
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-05-16
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5255
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 16, 2016
			Mr. Rush introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such
			 Act against certain tax-exempt organizations.

 1.Authority of Federal Trade Commission over certain tax-exempt organizationsSection 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) is amended, in the undesignated paragraph relating to the definition of the term Corporation—
 (1)by striking , and any and inserting , any; and (2)by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 727
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 26, 2009
			Ms. Landrieu (for
			 herself, Mr. Ensign,
			 Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Boxer, Mr.
			 Graham, Ms. Collins,
			 Mr. McCain, Mr.
			 Lautenberg, Mr. Menendez,
			 Mr. Levin, Mr.
			 Carper, Mr. Lieberman,
			 Mr. Byrd, Mr.
			 Kerry, and Mr. Leahy)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit
		  certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human
		  consumption.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of
			 2009.
		2.Slaughter of
			 horses for human consumption
			(a)In
			 generalChapter 3 of title
			 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					50.Slaughter of
				horses for human consumption
						(a)Except as provided in subsection (b),
				whoever knowingly—
							(1)possesses, ships,
				transports, purchases, sells, delivers, or receives, in or affecting interstate
				commerce or foreign commerce, any horse with the intent that it is to be
				slaughtered for human consumption; or
							(2)possesses, ships, transports, purchases,
				sells, delivers, or receives, in or affecting interstate commerce or foreign
				commerce, any horse flesh or carcass or part of a carcass, with the intent that
				it is to be used for human consumption;
							shall be
				fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years or both.(b)If—
							(1)the defendant
				engages in conduct that would otherwise constitute an offense under subsection
				(a);
							(2)the defendant has
				no prior conviction under this section; and
							(3)the conduct
				involves less than five horses or less than 2000 pounds of horse flesh or
				carcass or part of a carcass;
							the
				defendant shall, instead of being punished under that subsection, be fined
				under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.(c)As used in this
				section, the term horse means any member of the family
				Equidae.
						.
			(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of
			 sections for chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at
			 the end the following new item:

						50. Slaughter of horses for human
				consumption.

					.


115 HR 3170 : Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-05-09
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		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 3170
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		May 9, 2018Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAN ACT
		To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development
			 center counselors, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017. 2.Duties of small business development center counselors Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(o)Cyber strategy training for small business development centers
 (1)DefinitionsIn this subsection— (A)the term cyber strategy means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and
 (B)the term lead small business development center means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. (2)Certification programThe Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns.
 (3)Number of certified employeesThe Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of—
 (A)5; or (B)10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center.
 (4)Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber StrategyIn carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 2662).
					(5)Reimbursement for certification
 (A)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2).
 (B)LimitationThe total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year..

	Passed the House of Representatives May 8, 2018.Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


 HR 1391 ENR: Designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 South Oak Street in London, Ohio, as the “London Fallen Veterans Memorial Post Office”.
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One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen
H. R. 1391

AN ACT
Designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 South Oak Street in London, Ohio, as the London Fallen Veterans Memorial Post Office.

1.London Fallen Veterans Memorial Post Office
(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 South Oak Street in London, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the London Fallen Veterans Memorial Post Office.
(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the London Fallen Veterans Memorial Post Office.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


117 HR 3097 IH: Green Transportation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-05-11
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3097IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 11, 2021Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Chu, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Porter, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Takano, Mr. Huffman, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Swalwell, Ms. Titus, Ms. Sánchez, and Mr. Khanna) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to require metropolitan planning organizations to consider greenhouse gas emissions in long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Green Transportation Act.2.Greenhouse gas emissions in long-range transportation plans(a)Highway planningSection 134(c)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Such plans and TIPs shall be developed after consideration of direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases (as defined in section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1))) and shall provide for reductions in such emissions..(b)Public transportation planningSection 5303(c)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Such plans and TIPs shall be developed after consideration of direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases (as defined in section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1))) and shall provide for reductions in such emissions..(c)Statewide and nonmetropolitan highway planningSection 135(a)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Such plans and TIPs shall be developed after consideration of direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases (as defined in section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1))) and shall provide for reductions in such emissions..(d)Statewide and nonmetropolitan public transportation planningSection 5304(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Such plans and TIPs shall be developed after consideration of direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases (as defined in section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1))) and shall provide for reductions in such emissions..(e)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect—(1)with respect to a metropolitan planning organization that operate within a metropolitan planning area with a population of not less than 200,000, on the date of enactment of this section; and(2)with respect to a metropolitan planning organization other than a metropolitan planning organization described in paragraph (1), on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this section.3.Consideration of emissions of greenhouse gases(a)Title 23Title 23, United States Code, is amended—(1)in section 134(a)(1)—(A)by striking fuel consumption and air pollution and inserting fuel consumption and air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; and(B)by striking minimizing and inserting reducing;(2)in section 134(d)(3), by adding at the end the following: (D)Considerations(i)Equitable and proportional representationIn designating officials or representatives under paragraph (2), the metropolitan planning organization shall consider the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area.(ii)Savings clauseNothing in this paragraph shall require a metropolitan planning organization in existence on the date of enactment of this subparagraph to be restructured. ; (3)in section 134(i)(2)(H), by striking play in reducing congestion, pollution, and inserting play in reducing congestion, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions,;(4)in section 134(g)(3)(A), by striking disaster risk reduction, environmental protection, and inserting disaster risk reduction, environmental protection, climate change adaptation and resilience,;(5)in section 134(h)(1)(E)—(A)by striking promote energy conservation and inserting promote energy conservation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions;(B)by inserting and public health after quality of life; and(C)by inserting , including housing and land use patterns after development patterns;(6)in section 134(i)(2)(D)(i), by striking greatest potential to and inserting greatest potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and;(7)in section 134(i)(5)(A), by inserting air quality, public health, housing, transportation, after conservation,;(8)in section 135(d)(1)(E)—(A)by striking promote energy conservation and inserting promote energy conservation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions;(B)by inserting and public health after quality of life; and(C)by inserting , including housing and land use patterns after development patterns;(9)in section 135(d)(1)(I), by striking mitigate stormwater and inserting mitigate stormwater and climate change;(10)in section 135(f)(2)(D)(i), by inserting air quality, public health, housing, transportation, after conservation,;(11)in section 135(f)(4)(A), by striking have the greatest potential to and inserting have the greatest potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and; and(12)in section 135(f)(8), by striking play in reducing congestion, pollution, and inserting play in reducing congestion, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions,.(b)Title 49Title 49, United States Code, is amended—(1)in section 5303(a)(1), by striking fuel consumption and air pollution and inserting fuel consumption and air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions;(2)in section 5303(i)(2)(H), by striking reducing congestion, pollution, and inserting reducing congestion, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions;(3)in section 5303(g)(3)(A), by striking reduction, environmental protection, and inserting reduction, environmental protection, climate change adaptation and resilience,;(4)in section 5303(h)(1)(E), by striking promote energy conservation and inserting promote energy conservation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions;(5)in section 5303(h)(1)(I), by striking reliability of the transportation system and inserting reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater and climate change impacts of surface transportation;(6)in section 5303(i)(2)(D), by striking may have the greatest potential to and inserting may have the greatest potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and;(7)in section 5304(d)(1)(E), by striking promote energy conservation, and inserting promote energy conservation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions,;(8)in section 5304(f)(2)(D)(i), by striking resources, environmental protection, and inserting resources, environmental protection, climate change adaptation and resilience,; and(9)in section 5304(f)(4)(A), by striking have the greatest potential to and inserting have the greatest potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and.4.Use of funds for measuring and monitoring transportation-related greenhouse gas emissionsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or metropolitan planning organization may use amounts authorized pursuant to section 1101 of the FAST Act to develop standardized models and methodologies for measuring and monitoring transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.5.Submission of reports(a)StatesSection 150(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—(1)in paragraph (3), by striking and at the end;(2)in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(5)the standardized models and methodologies the State uses to measure and monitor transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions..(b)MPOsNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and biennially thereafter, each metropolitan planning organization (as such term is defined in section 134 of title 23, United States Code) shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation the standardized models and methodologies the metropolitan planning organization uses to measure and monitor transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.(c)AnalysisThe Secretary of Transportation shall collect and organize the models and methodologies that are submitted pursuant to section 150(e)(5) of title 23, United States Code, and subsection (b) of this section, in a publicly available clearinghouse.6.National goals and performance management measures(a)In generalSection 150 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and(B)by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7)Combating climate changeTo reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the climate impacts of the transportation system.; (2)in subsection (c)—(A)in paragraph (1) by striking Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the MAP–21, the Secretary and inserting The Secretary; and (B)by adding at the end the following:(7)Greenhouse gas emissionsThe Secretary shall establish, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, measures for States to use to assess—(A)carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads; and(B)any other greenhouse gas emissions per capita on public roads that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ;(3)in subsection (d)—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)by striking Not later than 1 year after the Secretary has promulgated the final rulemaking under subsection (c), each and inserting Each; and(ii)by striking and (6) and inserting (6), and (7); and(B)by adding at the end the following:(3)Regressive targets(A)In generalA State may not establish a regressive target for the measures described under paragraph (4) or paragraph (7) of subsection (c). (B)Regressive target definedIn this paragraph, the term regressive target means a target that fails to demonstrate constant or improved performance for a particular measure.; and(4)in subsection (e)—(A)by striking Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the MAP–21 and biennially thereafter, a and inserting A; and(B)by inserting biennial after the Secretary a. (b)Development of greenhouse gas measureNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out paragraph (7) of section 150(c) of title 23, United States Code, as added by this Act.7.Carbon pollution reduction(a)In generalChapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:171.Carbon pollution reduction(a)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a carbon pollution reduction program to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system.(b)Eligible projectsA project is eligible for funding under this section if such project—(1)is expected to yield a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system;(2)will help a State meet the greenhouse gas emissions performance targets established under section 150(c)(7); and(3)is—(A)eligible for assistance under this title or under chapter 53 of title 49; or(B)a capital project, as such term is defined in section 22906 of title 49, to improve intercity rail passenger transportation, provided that the project will yield a significant reduction in single occupant vehicle trips and improve mobility on public roads.(c)GuidanceThe Secretary shall issue guidance on methods of determining the reduction of single occupant vehicle trips and improvement of mobility on public roads as those factors relate to intercity rail passenger transportation projects under subsection (b)(4).(d)Operating expensesA State may use not more than 10 percent of the funds provided under section 104(b)(7) for the operating expenses of public transportation and passenger rail transportation projects.(e)Single-Occupancy vehicle highway facilitiesNone of the funds provided under this section may be used for a project that will result in the construction of new capacity available to single occupant vehicles unless the project consists of a high occupancy vehicle facility and is consistent with section 166.(f)Evaluation(1)In generalThe Secretary shall annually evaluate the progress of each State in carrying out the program under this section by comparing the percent change in carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in the State calculated as—(A)the annual carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in the State for the most recent year for which there is data; divided by(B)the average annual carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in the State in calendar years 2015 through 2019.(2)MeasuresIn conducting the evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—(A)prior to the effective date of the greenhouse gas performance measures under section 150(c)(7), use such data as are available, which may include data on motor fuels usage published by the Federal Highway Administration and information on emissions factors or coefficients published by the Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy; and (B)following the effective date of the greenhouse gas performance measures under section 150(c)(7), use such measures.(g)Progress reportThe Secretary shall annually issue a carbon pollution reduction progress report, to be made publicly available on the website of the Department of Transportation, that includes—(1)the results of the evaluation under subsection (f) for each State; and(2)a ranking of all the States by the criteria under subsection (f), with the States that, for the year covered by such report, have the largest percentage reduction in annual carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads being ranked the highest.(h)High-Performing States(1)DesignationFor purposes of this section, each State that is 1 of the 15 highest ranked States, as determined under subsection (g)(2), and that achieves a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads, as determined by the evaluation in subsection (f), shall be designated as a high-performing State for the following fiscal year. (2)Use of fundsFor each State that is designated as a high-performing State under paragraph (1)—(A)notwithstanding section 120, the State may use funds made available under this title to pay the non-Federal share of a project under this section during any year for which such State is designated as a high-performing State; and(B)notwithstanding section 126, the State may transfer up to 50 percent of funds apportioned under section 104(b)(7) to the program under section 104(b)(2) in any year for which such State is designated as a high-performing State.(3)TransferFor each State that is 1 of the 15 lowest ranked States, as determined under subsection (g)(2), the Secretary shall transfer 10 percent of the amount apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(2) in the fiscal year following the year in which the State is so ranked, not including amounts set aside under section 133(d)(1)(A) and under section 133(h) or 505(a), to the apportionment of the State under section 104(b)(7).(4)LimitationThe Secretary shall not conduct a transfer under paragraph (3)—(A)until the first fiscal year following the effective date of greenhouse gas performance measures under section 150(c)(7); and(B)with respect to a State in any fiscal year following the year in which such State achieves a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in such year as determined by the evaluation under subsection (f).(i)ReportNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section and periodically thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall issue a report—(1)detailing, based on the best available science, what types of projects eligible for assistance under this section are expected to provide the most significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the surface transportation sector; and(2)detailing, based on the best available science, what types of projects eligible for assistance under this section are not expected to provide significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the surface transportation sector..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:171. Carbon pollution reduction..(c)ApplicabilitySubsection (b)(2) of section 171 of title 23, United States Code, as added by this section, shall apply to a State beginning on the first fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the State sets greenhouse gas performance targets under section 150(d) of title 23, United States Code.(d)ApportionmentSection 104(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—(1)in paragraph (1) by striking 63.7 percent and inserting 62.38 percent;(2)in paragraph (2) by striking 29.3 percent and inserting 27.98 percent; (3)in paragraph (3) by striking 7 percent and inserting 5.69 percent; and(4)by adding at the end the following: (7)Carbon pollution reduction programFor the carbon pollution reduction program, 3.95 percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs (4), (5), and (6). .


117 HR 3807 IH: Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-11
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117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 3807
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 11, 2021
Mr. Blumenauer (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business

A BILL
To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021. 2.Appropriations for the Restaurant Revitalization FundSection 5003(b)(2) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2; 135 Stat. 85; 15 U.S.C. 9009c(b)(2)) is amended—
(1)in subparagraph (A)— (A)by striking $28,600,000,000 and inserting $88,600,000,000; and
(B)by inserting , of which $300,000,000 shall be for administrative expenses to carry out this section before the period at the end; and (2)in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking $23,600,000,000 and inserting $83,300,000,000.


110 HR 6035 IH: To authorize the Secretary of Energy to exchange light

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-05-13
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		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6035
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 13, 2008
			Mr. Courtney
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To authorize the Secretary of Energy to exchange light
		  crude oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for heavy crude oil, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.AuthorityThe Secretary of Energy shall publish an
			 announcement in the Federal Register, not later than 14 days after the end of
			 any period of 10 consecutive days during which the price of oil exceeds $90 per
			 barrel, offering 50,000,000 barrels of light crude oil from the Strategic
			 Petroleum Reserve in exchange for heavy crude oil.
		2.Schedule of
			 exchangeThe Secretary shall
			 establish a schedule for exchanges under this Act that distributes exchanges
			 over a period of 2 years.
		3.SunsetThe authority to enter into an exchange
			 agreement under this Act shall expire 1 year after the date of enactment of
			 this Act.


113 HR 1052 IH: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Disperse Red 167:1.
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-03-11
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1052
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 11, 2013
			Mr. Watt introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Disperse
		  Red 167:1.

		1.Disperse Red 167:1
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.03.47 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to Disperse Red
			 167:1) is amended by striking the date in the effective period column and
			 inserting 12/31/2016.
			(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.


117 S833 IS: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-03-18
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 833IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 18, 2021Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Booker, Mr. Brown, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Coons, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Kelly, Mr. King, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Peters, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under part D of the Medicare program.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021.2.Authority to negotiate fair
 prices for Medicare prescription drugs(a)In generalSection 1860D–11 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–111) is amended by striking subsection (i).(b)Effective
 dateThe amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.


115 HR 2888 RS: Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Establishment Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-02-06
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IICalendar No. 392115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2888[Report No. 115–237]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 6, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesApril 25, 2018Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendmentAN ACTTo establish the Ste. Genevieve National Historic Site in the State of Missouri, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Establishment Act . 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)Historic districtThe term Historic District means the Ste. Genevieve Historic District National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map.
 (2)Historical ParkThe term Historical Park means the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park established by section 3(a). (3)MapThe term Map means the map entitled Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Proposed Boundary, numbered 571/132,626, and dated May 2016.
 (4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (5)Special resource studyThe term special resource study means the study entitled Ste. Genevieve Final Special Resources Study and Environmental Assessment, Missouri and dated May 2016.
 (6)StateThe term State means the State of Missouri. 3.Establishment of the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park (a)Establishment (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), there is established the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in the State as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the themes of French settlement, vernacular architecture, and community form and farming on the frontier associated with Ste. Genevieve.
 (2)Conditions for establishmentThe Historical Park shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that— (A)sufficient land has been acquired for the Historical Park to constitute a manageable unit; and
 (B)the Secretary has entered into a written agreement providing that land owned by the State, the City of Ste. Genevieve, or other entity within the Historic District shall be managed consistent with the purposes of this Act.
 (b)BoundariesThe boundaries of the Historical Park shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the Map. (c)Availability of mapThe Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
			(d)Acquisition authority
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the Historical Park or any nationally significant property identified in the special resource study within the Historic District by—
 (A)donation; (B)purchase with donated or appropriated funds; or
 (C)exchange. (2)Boundary revisionOn the acquisition of any property within the Historic District under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall revise the boundary of the Historical Park to include the property.
				(e)Administration
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall administer the Historical Park in accordance with— (A)this Act; and
 (B)the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including— (i)section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; and
 (ii)chapter 3201 of title 54, United States Code. (2)Management plan (A)In generalNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to prepare a general management plan for the Historical Park, the Secretary shall prepare the general management plan in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.
 (B)Submission to CongressOn completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the general management plan.
 (3)Related sitesThe Secretary may provide interpretative tours and educational programs at related historic and cultural sites within the Historic District associated with the purposes for which the Historical Park is established.
				(f)Cooperative agreements
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the owner of a nationally significant property within the Historical Park or the Historic District, to identify, mark, interpret, improve, and restore the property.
 (2)Right of accessA cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that the Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall have the right of access at all reasonable times to all public portions of the property covered by the agreement for the purposes of—
 (A)conducting visitors through the property; and (B)interpreting the property for the public.
					(3)Cost-sharing requirement
 (A)Federal shareThe Federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out under a cooperative agreement entered into under this subsection shall be not more than 50 percent.
 (B)Form of non-federal shareThe non-Federal share of an activity carried out under a cooperative agreement entered into under this subsection may be in the form of donated property, goods, or services fairly valued.
 (4)Changes or alterationsNo changes or alterations shall be made to any property or project covered by a cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) unless the Secretary and the other party to the agreement agree to the changes or alterations.
 (5)Conversion, use, or disposalAny payment by the Secretary under this subsection shall be subject to an agreement that the conversion, use, or disposal of a property or project for purposes contrary to the purposes of this section, as determined by the Secretary, shall entitle the United States to reimbursement in any amount equal to the greater of—
 (A)the amounts made available to the property or project by the United States; or (B)the portion of the increased value of the property or project attributable to the amounts made available under this subsection, as determined at the time of the conversion, use, or disposal.
 (g)Limited role of the SecretaryNothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary to assume overall financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of the Historic District.April 25, 2018Reported without amendment