		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2675
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 7, 2012
			Mr. Casey introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on Ancamine 2422 Curing
		  Agent.

		1.Ancamine 2422 Curing
			 Agent
			(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:

								9902.01.00Modified aliphatic polyamine mixture of reaction products of
						1,3-bis(aminomethyl)benzene with phenol and formaldehyde and
						1,3-bis(aminomethyl)benzene (provided for in subheading
						3909.30.00)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

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			 goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the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


110 HR 1954 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribal governments to transfer the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-04-19
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1954
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 19, 2007
Mr. Grijalva introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribal governments to transfer the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources.

1.Transfer by Indian tribal governments of credit for electricity produced from renewable resources
(a)In generalParagraph (3) of section 45(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to production attributable to the taxpayer) is amended to read as follows:

(3)Production attributable to the taxpayer
(A)In generalIn the case of a facility in which more than 1 person has an ownership interest, except to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, production from the facility shall be allocated among such persons in proportion to their respective ownership interests in the gross sales from such facility.
(B)Special rule for Indian tribal governmentsIn the case of a facility described in subparagraph (A) in which an Indian tribal government (within the meaning of section 7871) has an ownership interest in the gross sales from such facility, such government may assign to any other person who has such an ownership interest in such facility any portion of the production from the facility that would (but for this subparagraph) be allocated to such government. Any such assignment may be revoked only with the consent of the Secretary and shall be made at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide..
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to electricity produced and sold after December 31, 2006.


109 HR 1966 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on DEMBB Distilled-ISO Tank.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-28
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1966
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 28, 2005
Mr. Baker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on DEMBB Distilled-ISO Tank.

1.DEMBB Distilled—ISO Tank
(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:

9902.07.04 DEMBB Distilled which contains Pinoxaden Technical - Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,8-(2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl)-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-7-oxo-7H-pyrazolo[1,2-d][1,4,5]oxadiazepin-9-yl ester (CAS No. 314084–61–2) (provided for in subheading 2903.69.80)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008.
(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 HR 4005 IH: Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-17
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4005IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 17, 2021Ms. Matsui (for herself, Mr. Katko, Mr. Langevin, and Mr. Garbarino) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may cited as the Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act.2.School cybersecurity information exchange(a)EstablishmentThe Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall enhance existing information exchange efforts implemented through partnerships with one or more information sharing and analysis organizations to focus specific attention on the needs of K–12 organizations with regard to cybersecurity including a new publicly accessible website (to be known as the School Cybersecurity Information Exchange) to disseminate information, cybersecurity best practices, training, and lessons learned tailored to the specific needs, technical expertise, and resources available to K–12 organizations in accordance with subsection (b).(b)DutiesIn establishing the School Cybersecurity Information Exchange under subsection (a), the Director shall—(1)engage appropriate Federal, State, local, and nongovernmental organizations to identify, promote, and disseminate information and best practices for local educational agencies, state educational agencies, and educational service agencies (as such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) with respect to cybersecurity, data protection, remote learning security, and student online privacy;(2)maintain a database for an elementary school, secondary school, local educational agency, State educational agency, and educational service agency to identify cybersecurity security tools and services funded by the Federal Government as well as tools and services recommended for purchase with State and local government funding; and(3)provide a searchable database for an elementary school, secondary school, local educational agency, State educational agency, and educational service agency to find and apply for funding opportunities to improve cybersecurity.(c)ConsultationIn carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Director shall consult with the following:(1)The Secretary of Education.(2)The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.(3)The Federal Communication Commission.(4)The Director of the National Science Foundation.(5)The Federal Bureau of Investigation.(6)State and local leaders, including, when appropriate, Governors, employees of State government departments and agencies, members of State legislatures and State boards of education, local educational agencies, State educational agencies, representatives of Indian tribes, teachers, principals, other school leaders, charter school leaders, specialized instructional support personnel, paraprofessionals, administrators, other staff, and parents.(7)When determined appropriate by the Secretary, subject-matter experts and expert organizations, including but not limited to, nongovernmental organizations, vendors of school information technology products and services, cybersecurity insurance companies, and cybersecurity threat companies. 3.Cybersecurity incident registry(a)In generalThe Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall establish, through partnerships with one or more information sharing and analysis organizations, a voluntary registry of information relating to cyber incidents affecting information technology systems owned or managed by a covered entity and determine the scope of cyber incidents to be included in the registry and processes by which incidents can be reported for collection in the registry.(b)UseInformation in the registry established pursuant to subsection (a) may be used to—(1)improve data collection and coordination activities related to the nationwide monitoring of the incidence and impact of cyber incidents affecting a covered entity;(2)conduct analyses regarding trends in cyber incidents against such entity;(3)develop systematic approaches to assist such entity in preventing and responding to cyber incidents;(4)increase the awareness and preparedness of a covered entity regarding the cybersecurity of such covered entity; and(5)identify, prevent, or investigate cyber incidents targeting a covered entity.(c)Information collectionThe Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency may collect information relating to cyber incidents to store in the registry established pursuant to subsection (a). Such information may be submitted by a covered entity and may include the following:(1)The dates of each cyber incident, including the dates on which each such incident was initially detected and the dates on which each such incident was first publicly reported or disclosed to another entity.(2)A description of each cyber incident which shall include whether each such incident was as a result of a breach, malware, distributed denial of service attack, or other method designed to cause a vulnerability.(3)The effects of each cyber incident, including descriptions of the type and size of each such incident.(4)Other information determined relevant by the Director.(d)ReportThe Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall make available on the School Cybersecurity Information Exchange established under section 1, an annual report relating to cyber incidents affecting elementary schools and secondary schools which includes data, and the analysis of such data, in a manner that—(1)is—(A)de-identified; and(B)presented in the aggregate; and(2)at a minimum, protects personal privacy to the extent required by applicable Federal and State privacy laws.(e)Covered entity definedIn this section, the term covered entity means the following:(1)An elementary school.(2)A secondary school.(3)A local educational agency.(4)A State educational agency.(5)An educational service agency.4.K–12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement program(a)EstablishmentThe Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, shall establish, through partnerships with one or more information sharing and analysis organizations, a program (to be known as the K–12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement program) to deploy cybersecurity capabilities to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems of elementary schools and secondary schools through—(1)the development of cybersecurity strategies and installation of effective cybersecurity tools tailored for K–12 organizations;(2)making available cybersecurity services that enhance the ability of K–12 schools to protect themselves from ransomware and other cybersecurity threats; and(3)continuing training opportunities on cybersecurity threats, best practices, and relevant technologies for K–12 schools.(b)ReportThe Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall make available on the School Cybersecurity Information Exchange established under section 1, an annual report relating to the impact of the K–12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program including but not limited to information on the cybersecurity capabilities made available to information technology systems owned or managed by elementary schools, secondary schools, local educational agencies, state educational agencies, and educational service agencies, number of students served, and cybersecurity incidents identified or prevented.5.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023.6.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Educational service agencyThe term educational service agency has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(2)Elementary schoolThe term elementary school has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(3)Information sharing and analysis organizationThe term information sharing and analysis organization has the meaning given that term in section 2222 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 671). (4)Local educational agencyThe term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(5)State educational agencyThe term State educational agency has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(6)Secondary schoolThe term secondary school has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).


114 HR 5908 IH: Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-07-14
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I114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5908IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 14, 2016Mr. Yoho (for himself, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Weber of Texas, and Mr. King of Iowa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo amend title 5, United States Code, to provide agency heads with additional authority to
			 discipline Federal employees, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2016 or FEAA. 2.Reduction in grade or pay or removal for misconduct or performance of employees in the civil service (a)In generalChapter 75 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					VIReduction in grade or pay or removal for misconduct or performance
 7551.DefinitionsFor purposes of this subchapter— (1)employee means an individual occupying a position within the civil service, but does not include any individual—
 (A)employed in a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule);
 (B)employed as a limited term appointee, limited emergency appointee, or noncareer appointee in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively, of section 3132(a); or
 (C)employed in a position of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations;
 (2)grade means a level of classification under a position classification system; (3)misconduct includes neglect of duty, malfeasance, or failure to accept a directed reassignment or to accompany a position in a transfer of function; and
 (4)pay means the rate of basic pay fixed by law or administrative action for the position held by an employee.
 7552.Actions coveredThis subchapter applies to a reduction in grade or pay or removal, but does not apply to— (1)a reduction in grade or pay or removal under section 7512;
 (2)a reduction in grade or pay or removal under section 7521; (3)a removal under section 7532;
 (4)a removal under section 3592, 3595, or 7543; or (5)a removal from the Senior Executive Service under section 713 of title 38.
							7553.Cause and procedure
 (a)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, under regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, the head of an agency may—
 (1)remove an employee of the agency from the civil service; (2)reduce the grade of an employee of the agency; or
 (3)reduce the pay of an employee of the agency. (b)An employee subject to a reduction in grade under subsection (a)(2) shall, beginning on the date that the reduction takes effect, receive the annual rate of pay applicable to such grade.
							(c)
 (1)Subject to paragraph (2) and subsection (d), any reduction in grade or pay or removal under this subchapter may be appealed to the Merit Systems Protection Board under section 7701.
 (2)An appeal under paragraph (1) may only be made if such appeal is made not later than seven days after the date of such reduction in grade or pay or removal.
								(d)
 (1)Upon receipt of an appeal under subsection (c), the Merit Systems Protection Board shall refer the appeal to an administrative judge pursuant to section 7701(b)(1). The administrative judge shall expedite any such appeal under such section and, in any such case, shall issue a decision not later than 45 days after the date that the Board receives the appeal.
 (2)To the maximum extent practicable, the agency shall provide to the Merit Systems Protection Board, and to any administrative judge to whom an appeal under this section is referred, such information and assistance as may be necessary to ensure an appeal under this subsection is expedited.
 (3)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 7703, the decision of an administrative judge under paragraph (1) shall be final and shall not be subject to any further appeal.
 (4)In any case in which the administrative judge cannot issue a decision in accordance with the 45-day requirement under paragraph (3), the reduction in grade or pay or removal is final. In such a case, the Merit Systems Protection Board shall, within 14 days after the date that such reduction in grade or pay or removal is final, submit to Congress a report that explains the reasons why a decision was not issued in accordance with such requirement.
 (5)The Merit Systems Protection Board or administrative judge may not stay any reduction in grade or pay or removal action under this section.
 (6)During the period beginning on the date on which an employee appeals a removal from the civil service under this subsection and ending on the date that the administrative judge issues a final decision on such appeal, such employee may not receive any pay, awards, bonuses, incentives, allowances, differentials, student loan repayments, special payments, or benefits.
 (e)In the case of an employee seeking corrective action (or on behalf of whom corrective action is sought) from the Office of Special Counsel based on an alleged prohibited personnel practice described in section 2302(b), the head of the agency may not reduce the grade or pay or remove such employee under this subchapter without the approval of the Special Counsel under section 1214(f)..
 (b)ApplicationThe authority provided by subsection (a) shall apply to any employee hired before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (c)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 7543 the following:

						Subchapter VI—Reduction in grade or pay or removal for misconduct or performance
						7551. Definitions.
						7552. Actions covered.
						7552. Cause and procedure. .
 (d)Conforming amendmentsTitle 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)in section 4303(f)—
 (A)by striking or at the end of paragraph (2); (B)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting , or; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (4)the reduction in grade or removal of an employee under subchapter VI of chapter 75.;
 (2)in section 7512— (A)by striking or at the end of subparagraph (D);
 (B)by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting , or; and (C)by adding at the end the following:

 (F)a reduction in grade or pay or removal under subchapter VI of this chapter.; (3)in section 7521(b), in the matter following paragraph (5)—
 (A)by striking or at the end of subparagraph (B); (B)by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting , or; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (D)a reduction in grade or pay or removal under subchapter VI of this chapter.; and
 (4)in section 7542, by striking or to a removal under section 3592 or 3595 of this title and inserting to a removal under section 3592 or 3595 of this title, to an action under section 713 of title 38, or to a reduction in grade or pay or removal under subchapter VI of this chapter .


116 HRES 652 IH: Honoring the city of Santa Ana’s 150th anniversary.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-10-23
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IV116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 652IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 23, 2019Mr. Correa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformRESOLUTIONHonoring the city of Santa Ana’s 150th anniversary.

 Whereas the Santa Ana Valley was originally inhabited by the Tongva, Acjachemen, and Payómkawichum Native American people;
 Whereas the Santa Ana Valley was named after Saint Anne by Don Gaspár de Portolá and Junipero Serra on July 26, 1769;
 Whereas, in 1869, William H. Spurgeon purchased 70 acres of land for the town of Santa Ana from the land grant given to José Antonio Yorba and Juan Peralta by the Spanish Government;
 Whereas Santa Ana was incorporated as a city in 1886, following the implementation of a plan for the city’s development;
 Whereas the city of Santa Ana was met with bustling new arrivals and industrial growth, becoming a hub of commerce for the area;
 Whereas, in 1889, after Orange County was separated from Los Angeles, Santa Ana was designated the county seat due to the city’s booming development;
 Whereas today, with a population of 337,716, Santa Ana is the 2nd largest city in Orange County and the 11th largest city in the State of California;
 Whereas the Downtown Santa Ana Historic Districts, which include the Artists Village, Historic 4th Street, Calle Cuatro Marketplace, and Civic Center/Courthouse District, preserve the storied history of the city;
 Whereas Santa Ana is also home of the Old Orange County Courthouse and Ronald Reagan Federal Building, which have allowed Santa Ana to become a political center as well as an economic one;
 Whereas the city of Santa Ana serves as a center for the arts, sciences, and culture, housing the Bowers Museum, Discovery Science Center, Heritage Museum, and Grand Central Art Center;
 Whereas Santa Ana is home to the headquarters of many companies, including Behr Paint and First American Financial Services;
 Whereas Santa Ana has been the heart of the Orange County Latinx community for decades, with Santa Ana being home to the first Latinx neighborhoods in Orange County such as Barrio Logan, Delhi, Santa Anita Park, and Barrio Artesia;
 Whereas Santa Ana serves as host to Noche de Altares, one of the largest Dia de los Muertos celebrations in the United States;
 Whereas the city’s growing Vietnamese population has served as a landmark for diversity in Orange County and in California; and
 Whereas, on October 27, the city of Santa Ana will celebrate its sesquicentennial, marking 150 years since the city’s founding, honoring the city’s history, people, businesses, culture, public services, and vision: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes the 150th anniversary of the city of Santa Ana, California;
 (2)celebrates Santa Ana’s historical significance to Orange County and to California; and (3)honors the individuals and communities that have made Santa Ana the city that it is today.


113 HR 4417 IH: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study to determine the suitability and feasibility of entering into public-private partnerships to operate federally owned golf courses in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-04-07
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4417
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 7, 2014
			Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study to determine the
			 suitability and feasibility of entering into public-private partnerships
			 to operate federally owned golf courses in the District of Columbia, and
			 for other purposes.

		1.National park service study and report
			(a)Study Process and CompletionThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall
			 conduct a special resources study to determine the suitability and
			 feasibility of entering into public-private partnerships with non-Federal
			 entities to operate East Potomac Golf Course, Langston Golf Course, and
			 Rock Creek Park Golf Course, located in the District of Columbia. The
			 Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance with section 8(c) of
			 Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c)).
			(b)ConsiderationsIn conducting the study pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall assume that—
				(1)one of the three golf courses will be a world-class, tournament-quality public course, with playing
			 fees commensurate with such courses;
				(2)the other two golf courses shall be public courses of substantially similar quality to top-ranked
			 courses owned by cities, towns, counties, and States; and
				(3)the playing fees for the two courses referred to in paragraph (2) shall remain the same as they are
			 on the date of the enactment of this Act, but shall be indexed annually to
			 the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
				(c)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, 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 a report containing—
				(1)the results of the study, including a determination of which golf course would be best suitable as
			 the world-class, tournament-quality public course referred to in
			 subsection (b)(1); and
				(2)any recommendations of the Secretary.


113 HR 228 IH: SNAP Fraud Prevention Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-01-14
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 228
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 14, 2013
			Mr. Graves of
			 Missouri introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Agriculture

		A BILL
		To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prevent
		  the payment of cash to recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance for the
		  return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with benefits
		  provided under such Act.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 SNAP Fraud Prevention Act of
			 2013.
		2.AmendmentsSection 3(k)(1) of the Food and Nutrition
			 Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(k)(1)) is amended—
			(1)by striking
			 and hot foods and inserting hot foods, and
			(2)by adding at the end the following:

					and any
				deposit fee in excess of amount of the State fee reimbursement (if any)
				required to purchase any food or food product contained in a returnable bottle
				or can, regardless of whether such fee is included in the shelf price posted
				for such food or food
				product,.
			3.Effective
			 dateThis Act and the
			 amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 607
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 17, 2011
			Mr. Wyden (for himself
			 and Mr. Merkley) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To designate certain land in the State of Oregon as
		  wilderness, to provide for the exchange of certain Federal land and non-Federal
		  land, and for other purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Cathedral Rock and Horse Heaven
			 Wilderness Act of 2011.
		2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)Land exchange
			 mapThe term land exchange map means the map
			 entitled Antone Ranch Exchanges and dated July 26, 2010.
			(2)Proposed
			 wilderness mapThe term proposed wilderness map
			 means the map entitled Cathedral Rock and Horse Heaven
			 Wilderness and dated November 8, 2010.
			(3)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
			(4)StateThe
			 term State means the State of Oregon.
			3.Land
			 exchanges
			(a)Authorization
				(1)Smith
			 exchange
					(A)In
			 generalSubject to subsections (b) through (e), if the owner of
			 the non-Federal land described in subparagraph (B)(i) offers to convey to the
			 United States all right, title, and interest of the owner in and to the
			 non-Federal land, the Secretary shall—
						(i)accept the offer;
			 and
						(ii)convey to the
			 owner of the non-Federal land all right, title, and interest of the United
			 States in and to the Federal land described in subparagraph (B)(ii).
						(B)Description of
			 land
						(i)Non-Federal
			 landThe non-Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
			 approximately 1,135 acres of non-Federal land generally depicted on the
			 proposed wilderness map as Land transfer from Smith to
			 BLM.
						(ii)Federal
			 landThe Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) is the
			 approximately 1,195 acres of Federal land generally depicted on the proposed
			 wilderness map as Land transfer from BLM to Smith.
						(2)Shrum
			 exchange
					(A)In
			 generalSubject to subsections (b) through (e), if the owner of
			 the non-Federal land described in subparagraph (B)(i) offers to convey to the
			 United States all right, title, and interest of the owner in and to the
			 non-Federal land, the Secretary shall—
						(i)accept the offer;
			 and
						(ii)convey to the
			 owner of the non-Federal land all right, title, and interest of the United
			 States in and to the Federal land described in subparagraph (B)(ii).
						(B)Description of
			 land
						(i)Non-Federal
			 landThe non-Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
			 approximately 415 acres of non-Federal land generally depicted on the proposed
			 wilderness map as Land transfer from Shrum to BLM.
						(ii)Federal
			 landThe Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) is the
			 approximately 555 acres of Federal land generally depicted on the proposed
			 wilderness map as Land transfer from BLM to Shrum.
						(3)Young life
			 exchange
					(A)In
			 generalSubject to subsections (b) through (e), if the owner of
			 the non-Federal land described in subparagraph (B)(i) offers to convey to the
			 United States all right, title, and interest of the owner in and to the
			 non-Federal land, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall—
						(i)accept the offer;
			 and
						(ii)convey to the
			 owner of the non-Federal land all right, title, and interest of the United
			 States in and to the Federal land described in subparagraph (B)(ii).
						(B)Description of
			 land
						(i)Non-Federal
			 landThe non-Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
			 approximately 10,290 acres of non-Federal land generally depicted on the
			 proposed wilderness map as Land transfer from Young Life to
			 BLM.
						(ii)Federal
			 landThe Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii)
			 is—
							(I)the approximately
			 11,365 acres of Federal land generally depicted on the proposed wilderness map
			 as Land transfer from BLM to Young Life;
							(II)the
			 approximately 645 acres of Federal land generally depicted on the land exchange
			 map as Land transfer from BLM to Young Life; and
							(III)the
			 approximately 690 acres of Federal land generally depicted on the land exchange
			 map as Land transfer from USFS to Young Life.
							(b)Applicable
			 lawEach land exchange under subsection (a) shall be carried out
			 in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
			 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716), including the requirement that the Secretary determine
			 that the public interest will be well served by making the exchange.
			(c)ConditionsEach
			 land exchange under subsection (a) shall be subject to—
				(1)valid existing
			 rights;
				(2)the condition
			 that the owner make the offer to convey all or part of the non-Federal land
			 during the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act;
				(3)the condition
			 that the owner of the non-Federal land pay not less than 50 percent of all
			 costs relating to the land exchange, including the costs of appraisals,
			 surveys, and any necessary environmental clearances;
				(4)the condition
			 that title to the non-Federal land be acceptable to the Secretary and in
			 conformance with the title approval standards applicable to Federal land
			 acquisitions; and
				(5)such terms and
			 conditions as the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, as appropriate,
			 may require.
				(d)Valuation,
			 appraisals, and equalization
				(1)In
			 generalThe value of the Federal land and the non-Federal land to
			 be conveyed in each land exchange under this section—
					(A)shall be equal,
			 as determined by appraisals conducted in accordance with paragraph (2);
			 or
					(B)if not equal,
			 shall be equalized in accordance with paragraph (3).
					(2)Appraisals
					(A)In
			 generalThe Federal land and the non-Federal land to be exchanged
			 under this section shall be appraised by an independent, qualified appraiser
			 that is agreed to by the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, as
			 appropriate.
					(B)RequirementsAn
			 appraisal under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in accordance with—
						(i)the
			 Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
						(ii)the Uniform
			 Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
						(3)Equalization
					(A)In
			 generalIf the value of the Federal land and the non-Federal land
			 to be conveyed in a land exchange under this section is not equal, the value
			 may be equalized by—
						(i)making a cash
			 equalization payment to the Secretary or to the owner of the non-Federal land,
			 as appropriate, in accordance with section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy
			 and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)); or
						(ii)reducing the
			 acreage of the Federal land or the non-Federal land to be exchanged, as
			 appropriate.
						(B)Cash
			 equalization paymentsAny cash equalization payments received by
			 the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(i) shall be—
						(i)deposited in the
			 Federal Land Disposal Account established by section 206(a) of the Federal Land
			 Transaction Facilitation Act (43 U.S.C. 2305(a)); and
						(ii)used in
			 accordance with that Act.
						(e)SurveysThe
			 exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land to
			 be exchanged under subsection (a) shall be determined by surveys approved by
			 the Secretary.
			(f)Completion of
			 land exchangeIt is the intent of Congress that the land
			 exchanges under this section be completed not later than 5 years after the date
			 of enactment of this Act.
			(g)Transfer of
			 administrative jurisdiction
				(1)In
			 generalAdministrative jurisdiction over the approximately 750
			 acres of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management generally
			 depicted on the land exchange map as Land transfer from BLM to
			 USFS is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the Forest
			 Service.
				(2)AdministrationThe
			 Secretary of Agriculture shall administer the transferred land in accordance
			 with—
					(A)the Act of March
			 1, 1911 (commonly known as the Weeks Act) (16 U.S.C. 480 et
			 seq.); and
					(B)the laws
			 (including regulations) applicable to the National Forest System.
					(3)CostsAny
			 costs relating to the transfer under paragraph (1), including any costs for
			 surveys and other administrative costs, shall be paid by the Secretary of
			 Agriculture.
				4.Potential
			 wilderness areas
			(a)Designation of
			 potential wilderness
				(1)In
			 generalIn furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16
			 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas of Federal land managed by the Bureau
			 of Land Management in the State are designated as potential wilderness areas
			 until the date described in paragraph (2):
					(A)Cathedral
			 rockCertain land comprising approximately 4,560 acres generally
			 depicted on the proposed wilderness map as Proposed Cathedral Rock
			 Wilderness.
					(B)Horse
			 heavenCertain land comprising approximately 2,815 acres
			 generally depicted on the proposed wilderness map as Proposed Horse
			 Heaven Wilderness.
					(2)Interim
			 managementEach potential wilderness area shall be managed in a
			 manner that maintains or improves the wilderness character of the potential
			 wilderness area and suitability of the potential wilderness area for
			 designation in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.)
			 until the earlier of—
					(A)the date on which
			 the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection (b);
			 or
					(B)the date that is
			 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
					(b)Designation of
			 wilderness
				(1)Cathedral rock
			 wildernessThe Federal land within the boundaries of the area
			 generally depicted on the proposed wilderness map as Proposed Cathedral
			 Rock Wilderness shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of
			 the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the
			 Cathedral Rock Wilderness, on the earlier of—
					(A)the date on which
			 the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that sufficient
			 inholdings within the boundaries of the Proposed Cathedral Rock Wilderness have
			 been acquired to establish a manageable wilderness unit; or
					(B)the date on which
			 the Secretary acquires secs. 2, 11, and 23 in T. 9 S, R. 19 E.
					(2)Horse heaven
			 wildernessThe Federal land within the boundaries of the area
			 generally depicted on the proposed wilderness map as Proposed Horse
			 Heaven Wilderness shall be designated as wilderness and as a component
			 of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the Horse
			 Heaven Wilderness, on the earlier of—
					(A)the date on which
			 the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that sufficient
			 inholdings within the boundaries of the Proposed Horse Heaven Wilderness have
			 been acquired to establish a manageable wilderness unit; or
					(B)the date on which
			 the Secretary acquires those portions of secs. 11, 12, 13, 23, and 24 in T. 10
			 S, R. 18 E. that are generally depicted as within the boundaries of the
			 Proposed Horse Heaven Wilderness on the proposed wilderness
			 map.
					(3)Maps; legal
			 descriptions
					(A)In
			 generalAs soon as practicable after the date on which a
			 wilderness area is designated under paragraph (1) or (2), the Secretary shall
			 file a map and legal description of the wilderness area with—
						(i)the
			 Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
						(ii)the Committee on
			 Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
						(B)Force of
			 lawThe maps and legal descriptions filed under subparagraph (A)
			 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that
			 the Secretary may correct minor errors in the maps and legal
			 descriptions.
					(C)AvailabilityThe
			 maps and legal descriptions filed under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and
			 available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of
			 Land Management.
					(4)Administration
			 of wilderness
					(A)In
			 generalSubject to valid existing rights, each area designated as
			 wilderness under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be administered by the Secretary in
			 accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except
			 that—
						(i)any
			 reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of that Act shall be
			 considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
						(ii)any reference in
			 the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a
			 reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
						(B)GrazingThe
			 grazing of livestock in a wilderness area designated under paragraph (1) or
			 (2), if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be
			 permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered
			 necessary by the Secretary, in accordance with—
						(i)section 4(d)(4)
			 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
						(ii)the guidelines
			 set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular
			 Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st
			 Congress (H. Rept. 101–405).
						(C)Tribal
			 rightsNothing in this section alters, modifies, enlarges,
			 diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any Indian tribe, including the
			 off-reservation reserved rights secured by the Treaty with the Tribes and Bands
			 of Middle Oregon of June 25, 1855 (12 Stat. 963).
					(c)Incorporation
			 of acquired land and interestsAny land or interest in land that
			 is acquired by the United States within the boundaries generally depicted on
			 the proposed wilderness map as Proposed Cathedral Rock
			 Wilderness and Proposed Horse Heaven Wilderness
			 shall—
				(1)become part of
			 the potential wilderness area or wilderness area, as applicable; and
				(2)be managed in
			 accordance with—
					(A)this section;
			 and
					(B)any other
			 applicable laws.
					(d)WithdrawalSubject
			 to valid existing rights, within the boundaries generally depicted on the
			 proposed wilderness map as Proposed Cathedral Rock Wilderness
			 and Proposed Horse Heaven Wilderness, the Federal land and any
			 land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States is withdrawn
			 from all forms of—
				(1)entry,
			 appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
				(2)location, entry,
			 and patent under the mining laws; and
				(3)operation of the
			 mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1997
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 25, 2011
			Mr. Miller of Florida
			 (for himself, Mr. Ross of Arkansas,
			 Mr. Latta, and
			 Mr. Shuler) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
		  to ensure that amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational
		  public access, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Making Public Lands Public Access
			 Act.
		2.Availability of
			 land and Water Conservation Fund for recreational public access
			 projects
			(a)In
			 generalSection 3 of the Land
			 and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–6) is
			 amended to read as follows:

					3.Availability of
				funds for certain projects
						(a)In
				generalNotwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the
				Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that,
				of the amounts requested for the fund for each fiscal year, not less than the
				greater of 1.5 percent of the amounts or $10,000,000 shall be made available
				for projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection
				(b).
						(b)Priority
				listThe Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
				Agriculture, in consultation with the head of each affected Federal agency,
				shall annually develop a priority list for the sites under the jurisdiction of
				the applicable Secretary.
						(c)CriteriaProjects
				identified on the priority list developed under subsection (b) shall secure
				recreational public access to Federal public land in existence as of the date
				of enactment of this section that has significantly restricted access for
				hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes through rights-of-way or
				acquisition of land (or any interest in land) from willing
				sellers.
						.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendments
				(1)Land and Water
			 Conservation Fund ActThe Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of
			 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–4 et seq.) is amended—
					(A)in the proviso at
			 the end of section 2(c)(2) (16 U.S.C. 460l–5(c)(2)), by
			 striking notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of this
			 Act;
					(B)in the first
			 sentence of section 9 (16 U.S.C. 460l–10a), by striking
			 by section 3 of this Act; and
					(C)in the third
			 sentence of section 10 (16 U.S.C. 460l–10b), by striking
			 by section 3 of this Act.
					(2)Federal Land
			 Transaction Facilitation ActSection 206(f)(2) of the Federal
			 Land Transaction Facilitation Act (43 U.S.C. 2305(f)(2)) is amended by striking
			 section 3 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (16 U.S.C.
			 460l–6) and inserting the Land and Water
			 Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–4 et
			 seq.).


113 HR 2062 IH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Front Street in Marietta, Ohio, as the “Lance Corporal Joshua C. Taylor Memorial Post Office Building”.
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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2062
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 21, 2013
Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Joyce, Mr. Chabot, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Tiberi, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stivers, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Renacci, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Latta, Mrs. Beatty, and Ms. Fudge) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Front Street in Marietta, Ohio, as the Lance Corporal Joshua C. Taylor Memorial Post Office Building.

1.Lance Corporal Joshua C. Taylor Memorial Post Office Building
(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Front Street in Marietta, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal Joshua C. Taylor Memorial Post Office Building.
(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 Lance Corporal Joshua C. Taylor Memorial Post Office Building.


		VI
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 119
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 6, 2009
			Mrs. Feinstein
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Guy Privat Tape and Lou Nazie Raymonde
		  Toto.

		1.Permanent resident status for
			 Guy Privat Tape and Lou Nazie Raymonde Toto
			(a)In
			 generalNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of
			 the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1151), Guy Privat Tape and Lou Nazie Raymonde Toto shall each be
			 eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to
			 that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an
			 application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act (8
			 U.S.C. 1154) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
			(b)Adjustment of
			 statusIf Guy Privat Tape or Lou Nazie Raymonde Toto enters the
			 United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Guy
			 Privat Tape or Lou Nazie Raymonde Toto, as appropriate, shall be considered to
			 have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible
			 for adjustment of status under
			 section
			 245 of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) as of the date of the enactment of
			 this Act.
			(c)Application and
			 payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the
			 application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for
			 adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(d)Reduction of
			 immigrant visa numbersUpon granting an immigrant visa or
			 permanent residence to Guy Privat Tape and Lou Nazie Raymonde Toto, the
			 Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the
			 current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are
			 made available to natives of the country of birth of Guy Privat Tape and Lou
			 Nazie Raymonde Toto under
			 section
			 203(a) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)) or, if applicable, the total
			 number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of
			 birth of Guy Privat Tape and Lou Nazie Raymonde Toto under section 202(e) of
			 such Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)).


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1999
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 25, 2011
			Mr. Turner introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services

		A BILL
		To provide procedures for the selection of the Commandant
		  of the Air Force Institute of Technology, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Administration of the Air
			 Force Institute of Technology
			(a)AmendmentChapter 901 of title 10, United States
			 Code, is amended by inserting after section 9314a the following new
			 section:

					9314b.Administration
				of the Air Force Institute of Technology.
						(a)Commandant
							(1)SelectionThe Commandant of the Air Force Institute
				of Technology shall be selected by the Secretary of the Air Force.
							(2)EligibilityThe
				Commandant shall be one of the following:
								(A)Active-duty
				officersAn active-duty officer of the Air Force in a grade not
				below the grade of colonel, who is assigned or detailed to such position.
								(B)CiviliansA
				civilian individual, including an individual who was retired from the Air Force
				in a grade not below brigadier general, who has the qualifications appropriate
				to the position of Commandant and is selected by the Secretary as the best
				qualified from among candidates for the position in accordance with—
									(i)the criteria
				specified in paragraph (5);
									(ii)a
				process determined by the Secretary; and
									(iii)other factors
				the Secretary considers relevant.
									(3)Consultation of
				relevant individualsBefore making an assignment, detail, or
				selection of an individual for the position of Commandant, the Secretary
				shall—
								(A)consult with the Air Force Institute of
				Technology Subcommittee of the Air University Board of Visitors;
								(B)consider any
				recommendation of the leadership and faculty of the Air Force Institute of
				Technology regarding the assignment or selection to that position; and
								(C)consider the
				recommendations of the Air Force Chief of Staff.
								(4)Five year term
				for civilian CommandantAn individual selected for the position
				of Commandant under paragraph (1)(B) shall serve in that position for a term of
				not more than five years and may be continued in that position for an
				additional term of up to five years.
							(5)Relevant
				qualificationsThe qualifications appropriate for selection of an
				individual for detail or assignment to the position of Commandant include the
				following:
								(A)An academic degree
				that is either—
									(i)a
				doctorate degree in a field of study relevant to the mission and function of
				the Air Force Institute of Technology; or
									(ii)a
				master's degree in a field of study relevant to the mission and function of the
				Air Force Institute of Technology, but only if—
										(I)the individual is
				an active-duty or retired officer of the Air Force in a grade not below the
				grade of brigadier general; and
										(II)at the time of
				the selection of that individual as Commandant, the individual permanently
				appointed to the position of Provost and Academic Dean has a doctorate degree
				in a field of study relevant to the mission and function of the Air Force
				Institute of Technology.
										(B)A comprehensive
				understanding of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense,
				and joint and combined operations.
								(C)Leadership
				experience at the senior level in a large and diverse organization.
								(D)Demonstrated
				ability to foster and encourage a program of research in order to sustain
				academic excellence.
								(E)Other
				qualifications, as determined by the Secretary.
								(6)SupportThe
				Secretary shall detail officers of the Air Force of appropriate grades and
				qualifications to assist the Commandant in—
								(A)the advanced
				instruction and professional and technical education of students and the
				provision of research opportunities for students; and
								(B)the administration
				of the Air Force Institute of Technology.
								(b)Provost and
				Academic Dean
							(1)In
				generalThere is established
				at the Air Force Institute of Technology the civilian position of Provost and
				Academic Dean.
							(2)Appointment
								(A)Appointment by
				the SecretaryThe Provost and
				Academic Dean shall be appointed by the Secretary for a term of five
				years.
								(B)ConsultationBefore making an appointment to the
				position of Provost and Academic Dean, the Secretary shall consult with the Air
				Force Institute of Technology Subcommittee of the Air University Board of
				Visitors and shall consider any recommendation of the leadership and faculty of
				the Air Force Institute of Technology regarding an appointment to that
				position.
								(3)CompensationThe Provost and Academic Dean is entitled
				to such compensation as the Secretary prescribes, but not more than the rate of
				compensation authorized for level IV of the Executive Schedule.
							(c)DefinitionsIn
				this section:
							(1)CommandantThe
				term Commandant means the Commandant of the Air Force Institute
				of Technology.
							(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the
				Secretary of the Air Force.
							.
			(b)Treatment of
			 current CommandantThe officer who is serving as Commandant of
			 the Air Force Institute of Technology at the time of the enactment of this Act
			 may serve as acting Commandant until the appointment of a Commandant in
			 accordance with section 9314b of title 10, United States Code, as added by
			 subsection (a).
			(c)Clerical
			 AmendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 901
			 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item
			 relating to section 9314a the following new item:

						9314b. Administration of the Air Force
				Institute of
				Technology.

					.


114 S3079 IS: Fairness, Accountability, and Certainty for Taxpayers in Coal Leasing Act
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		II
		114th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 3079
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 21, 2016
			Mr. Tester introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To improve the management of the Federal coal leasing program.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Fairness, Accountability, and Certainty for Taxpayers in Coal Leasing Act.
 2.Sense of the Senate relating to a review of the Federal coal leasing programIt is the sense of the Senate that— (1)the Federal coal leasing program should be reviewed—
 (A)to ensure that taxpayers receive a fair rate of return for Federal minerals; (B)to provide appropriate transparency; and
 (C)to ensure that management of Federal land and minerals is in the public interest; (2)the responsible development of coal resources on Federal land provides an important source of jobs and revenue for States and local economies; and
 (3)the review under paragraph (1) should be completed as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act.
 3.Deadline for Completion of a Programmatic Environmental Impact StatementNot later than January 15, 2021, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete the programmatic review of coal leasing on Federal land described in section 4 of Secretarial Order 3338, issued by the Secretary of the Interior on January 15, 2016.
		4.Royalty Policy Committee
 (a)In generalTo ensure consultation with key State, tribal, environmental, energy, and Federal stakeholders, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall reestablish the Royalty Policy Committee (referred to in this section as the Committee) in accordance with the charter of the Secretary, dated March 26, 2010, as modified by this section.
 (b)DutiesThe Committee shall— (1)provide advice to the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office of Natural Resource Revenue, on the management of Federal and Indian mineral leases and revenues under the law governing the Department of the Interior;
 (2)review and comment on revenue management and other mineral and energy-related policies; and (3)provide a forum to convey views representative of mineral lessees, operators, revenue payers, revenue recipients, governmental agencies, and public interest groups.
 (c)AdvisoryThe duties of the Committee shall be solely advisory. (d)MeetingsThe Committee shall meet at least once a year at the request of the Secretary.
 (e)DurationThe charter of the Committee may be renewed in 2-year increments by the Secretary. (f)Membership (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall appoint non-Federal members and alternates to the Committee for a term of up to 3 years.
				(2)Terms
 (A)In generalThe terms of non-Federal Committee members and alternates shall be staggered to preserve the integrity of the Committee.
 (B)TermsExcept as provided in subparagraph (C), the terms of new or reappointed non-Federal members of the Committee shall be 3 years.
 (C)Shorter termsIf a term of 3 years would result in more than 1/3 of the terms of the non-Federal members expiring in any year, appointments of non-Federal members may be extended for 1 year or 2 terms to provide continuity of the Committee.
					(D)Maximum number of years
 (i)In generalSubject to clause (ii), non-Federal members may not serve more than 6 consecutive years as a member of the Committee.
 (ii)ReappointmentAfter a 2-year break in service, any non-Federal member who has served 6 consecutive years shall be eligible for reappointment to the Committee.
 (3)MeetingsThe Secretary may revoke the appointment of a member of the Committee and the alternate if the appointed member or alternate fails to attend 2 or more consecutive meetings of the Committee.
 (4)Balanced representationCommittee members shall be comprised of non-Federal and Federal members in order to ensure fair and balanced representation with consideration for the efficiency and fiscal economy of the Committee.
 (5)Discretionary serviceAll members of the Committee shall serve at the discretion of the Secretary. (6)Non-Federal membersIn appointing non-Federal members of the Committee, the Secretary shall appoint up to—
 (A)5 members who represent States that receive over $10,000,000 annually in royalty revenues from Federal leases;
 (B)5 members who represent Indian tribes; (C)5 members who represent various mineral or energy interests, including at least 1 member who represents labor interests; and
 (D)5 members who represent public interest groups, including groups representing taxpayers and groups with academic expertise.
 (7)Federal membersThe following officials, or their designees, shall be nonvoting, ex-officio members of the Committee:
 (A)The Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs. (B)The Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
 (C)The Director of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue. (g)Subcommittees (1)In generalSubject to the approval of the Secretary and paragraph (2), subcommittees or workgroups of the Committee may be formed for the purposes of compiling information or conducting research.
 (2)AdministrationSubcommittees or workgroups of the Committee shall— (A)act only under the direction of the Committee; and
 (B)report their recommendations to the full Committee for consideration. (3)AppointmentThe Committee Chair, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, shall appoint subcommittee or workgroup members.
 (4)MeetingsSubcommittees and workgroups of the Committee shall meet as necessary to accomplish assignments, subject to the approval of the Secretary and the availability of resources.
				5.Emergency leasing
 (a)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall amend section 3425.1–4 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, and Secretarial Order 3338, issued by the Secretary of the Interior on January 15, 2016, to authorize earlier emergency leasing than is authorized under section 3425.1–4 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (as of the date of enactment of this Act).
 (b)AdministrationIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall substitute 4 years for 3 years each place it appears in section 3425.1–4 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, for the duration of the programmatic review of the Federal coal program and the limitations on the issuance of Federal coal leases described in Secretarial Order 3338 issued by the Secretary of the Interior on January 15, 2016.


114 HR 2466 IH: Cuba Normalization Accountability Act of 2015
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114th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 2466
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 20, 2015
Mr. Rooney of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL
To require the President to submit a plan for resolving all outstanding claims relating to property confiscated by the Government of Cuba before taking action to ease restrictions on travel to or trade with Cuba, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cuba Normalization Accountability Act of 2015. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
(1)Confiscated; confiscationThe terms confiscated and confiscation, with respect to property, have the meanings given those terms in section 401 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6091). (2)Cuban Assets Control RegulationsThe term Cuban Assets Control Regulations means part 515 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations.
(3)Economic embargo of CubaThe term economic embargo of Cuba— (A)has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6023); and
(B)includes restrictions on travel and trade imposed with respect to Cuba under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.). (4)Export Administration RegulationsThe term Export Administration Regulations means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations.
(5)United States nationalThe term United States national has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6023). 3.Sense of Congress (a)FindingsCongress makes the following findings:
(1)On December 17, 2014, President Barack Obama announced his plan to revise United States policy with respect to Cuba by promising engagement and to normalize relations. (2)The President, through the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Commerce, has issued revisions to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations relating to easing restrictions on travel to and trade with Cuba.
(3)Those revisions have been implemented pursuant to the discretion of the President to modify licensing authorities under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations. (4)The Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 prohibits the full removal of the economic embargo of Cuba and establishes requirements for discretionary licensing authority including through the following provisions:
(A)Section 205(b)(2)(D) of that Act (22 U.S.C. 6065(b)(2)(D)), which requires the President to take into account the extent to which the Government of Cuba is taking appropriate steps to return to United States citizens (and entities which are 50 percent or more beneficially owned by United States citizens) property taken by the Cuban Government from such citizens and entities on or after January 1, 1959, or to provide equitable compensation to such citizens and entities for such property. (B)Section 206 of that Act (22 U.S.C. 6066), which sets forth requirements for determining whether a democratically elected government has been established in Cuba and defines such a government as one that has made demonstrable progress in returning to United States citizens (and entities which are 50 percent or more beneficially owned by United States citizens) property taken by the Cuban Government from such citizens and entities on or after January 1, 1959, or providing full compensation for such property in accordance with international law standards and practice.
(C)Section 103 of that Act of (22 U.S.C. 6033), which prohibits a United States national or a United States agency from knowingly providing financing for transactions involving any property owned by a United States national that was confiscated by the Government of Cuba. (b)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that the United States should not further pursue efforts to ease restrictions on travel to or trade with Cuba or to otherwise further normalize relations with Cuba until—
(1)the President submits to Congress the plan described in section 3(b); (2)all property taken by the Cuban Government from United States nationals on or after January 1, 1959, has been returned to such nationals or full compensation for such property has been provided to such nationals; and
(3)the Government of Cuba provides secure protection for the internationally recognized human rights of the people of Cuba. 4.Plan for resolving outstanding claims relating to property confiscated by the Government of Cuba (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not take any action to ease restrictions on travel to or trade with Cuba under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, or any other regulations relating to the economic embargo of Cuba before the date on which the President submits to Congress the plan described in subsection (b).
(b)Plan described
(1)In generalThe plan described in this subsection is a plan of the President for resolving outstanding claims relating to confiscated property to ensure that— (A)all property taken by the Government of Cuba from United States nationals on or after January 1, 1959, has been returned to such nationals; or
(B)full compensation for such property has been provided to such nationals. (2)Assessment relating to certain claimsThe President shall include in the plan described in paragraph (1) an assessment of the effect of planned actions to ease the restrictions described in subsection (a) on claims relating to confiscated property considered by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States before the date of the enactment of this Act.


115 S2730 IS: Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act
U.S. Senate
2018-04-23
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		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2730
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 23, 2018
			Mr. McConnell introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

		A BILL
		To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery
			 from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent
			 living and the workforce, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act or the CAREER Act.
		2.Pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition to
 independent living and the workforcePart B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				320B.Pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition to
			 independent living and the workforce
 (a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award 5-year grants under subsection (b)(1) to States, and 1-year grants under subsection (b)(2) to States or Indian tribes, for the purpose of making subgrants to entities under subsection (c) to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce.
					(b)Grants
						(1)5-year grants
 (A)In generalThe Secretary shall award 5-year grants under this paragraph to 5 States that submit an application under paragraph (3). Such States shall be selected—
 (i)from among the 10 States with the highest rate of death due to drug overdose per 100,000 people, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for calendar years 2013 through 2017; and
 (ii)based on the merits of the proposal included in such application and the preferences described in subparagraph (B).
 (B)PreferencesThe Secretary, in selecting States for a grant under this paragraph, shall give priority to States from among the States described in subparagraph (A) with the combination of—
 (i)the highest average rates of unemployment based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for calendar years 2013 through 2017;
 (ii)the lowest average labor force participation rates based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for calendar years 2013 through 2017; and
 (iii)the highest prevalence of opioid use disorder based on data provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for calendar years 2013 through 2017 as may be available.
								(C)Grant funds
 (i)In generalThe funds from a 5-year grant awarded under this paragraph shall be provided to each of the 5 selected States on an annual basis for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
								(ii)Carry over
 (I)In generalThe funds awarded under clause (i) for a fiscal year shall remain available for the State to make subgrants under subsection (c) for such fiscal year, except a State may carry over (subject to subclause (II)) not more than 10 percent of such funds for the following fiscal year for such purpose.
 (II)RequestA State may make a request to the Secretary to carry over more than 10 percent of the funds awarded under clause (i) for a fiscal year for the following fiscal year for such purpose, and the Secretary may grant such request as the Secretary determines appropriate.
 (III)Amount for following fiscal yearAny amount carried over under this clause shall not impact the amount of the funds the Secretary awards the State for such following fiscal year.
 (iii)Return of fundsAny funds awarded under clause (i) that are not expended during the fiscal year for which the funds are awarded and that are not carried over for the following fiscal year under clause (ii) shall be returned to the Secretary to carry out this section. Any funds returned to the Secretary after fiscal year 2023 shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury.
								(2)1-year grants
 (A)In generalThe Secretary shall, for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, award 1-year grants to States or Indian tribes under this paragraph that submit an application in accordance with paragraph (3). Such States or Indian tribes shall be selected for a grant under this paragraph based on criteria established by the Secretary.
							(B)Grant funds
 (i)In generalThe funds awarded through a grant under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall remain available for the State or Indian tribe to make subgrants under subsection (c) for such fiscal year and may not be carried over for such following fiscal year.
 (ii)Return of fundsAny funds awarded through a grant under subparagraph (A) that are not expended during the fiscal year of the grant shall be returned to the Secretary to carry out this section. Any funds returned to the Secretary after fiscal year 2023 shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury.
								(3)Applications
 (A)In generalEach State desiring a grant under paragraph (1) and each State or Indian tribe desiring a grant under paragraph (2) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require for such grant.
							(B)Contents
 (i)In generalAn application submitted under subparagraph (A) shall contain such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including a proposal for awarding subgrants under subsection (c) and a method for evaluating such subgrants.
 (ii)5-year grantsAn application submitted under subparagraph (A) for a grant awarded under subsection (b)(1) shall include an assurance that not less than 50 percent of the funds awarded through the grant will be used towards making subgrants under subsection (c) to the entities applying for such subgrants that serve the areas in the State with the highest prevalence of substance use disorder, based on data determined appropriate by the Secretary.
								(c)Subgrants
 (1)In generalEach State that receives a grant under subsection (b)(1) and each State or Indian tribe that receives a grant under subsection (b)(2) shall award subgrants on a competitive basis to entities that meet the requirements under paragraphs (2) and (3).
						(2)Subgrant requirements
 (A)ApplicationAn entity that desires a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State or Indian tribe at such time and in such manner as the State or Indian tribe may reasonably require.
 (B)ContentsAn application submitted under subparagraph (A) by an entity shall contain such information as the State or Indian tribe may reasonably require, including a demonstration that the entity has one or more of the following abilities:
 (i)The ability to partner with local stakeholders, which may include local employers, community stakeholders, and local and State governments, to identify gaps in the workforce due to the prevalence of substance use disorders.
 (ii)The ability to partner with local stakeholders, which may include local employers, community stakeholders, and local and State governments, to offer transitional services, including employment and career counseling or job placement, to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition into the workforce.
 (iii)The ability to partner with local stakeholders, which may include local employers, community stakeholders, and local and State governments, to assist employers with informing their employees of the resources, such as treatment options for a substance use disorder, that are available to them.
 (3)Use of fundsAn entity receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds for more than one of the following:
 (A)To hire specialists with an expertise in treating substance use disorders, including through residential treatment, to assist with the treatment provided through a subgrant under this subsection, which may include the use of medication-assisted treatment.
 (B)To provide wrap-around services to encourage substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation, with a focus on ensuring long-term recovery and symptom remission.
 (C)To help individuals transition from inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder to the workforce by providing—
 (i)career services described in paragraph (2), and training services described in paragraph (3), of section 134(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)); and
 (ii)related services described in section 134(a)(4)(D) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 3174(a)(4)(D)).
 (D)To implement innovative technologies to make substance use disorder treatment more affordable and accessible, which may include the use of telemedicine, and may assist individuals in finding and maintaining employment throughout recovery.
 (E)To provide ongoing outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs, including peer support meetings, for individuals who have recovered or are in recovery from a substance use disorder while they transition from receiving treatment for such disorder to entering the workforce and maintaining employment.
 (F)To assist patients, including through hiring case managers, care coordinators, or trained peer recovery coaches, in recovery from a substance use disorder, including through programs to provide services to develop daily living skills, provide counseling, and provide housing assistance, and through other appropriate Federal Government assistance programs.
 (G)With respect to an entity that provides the full continuum of substance use disorder treatment services, which may include detoxification, residential rehabilitation, recovery housing, evidence-based treatments (which may include the use of medication-assisted treatment), counseling, and recovery supports, to expand such services to include services that may include—
 (i)short-term prevocational training services, such as the development of learning skills, communication skills, interviewing skills, punctuality, personal maintenance skills, and professional conduct;
 (ii)vocational training, which shall emphasize the skills or knowledge necessary for a particular job function or trade; and
 (iii)care coordination throughout the short- and long-term substance use disorder recovery process.
 (H)Any other service determined by the Secretary as necessary for achieving the goal of transitioning individuals from treatment for substance use disorders to independent living and the workforce or to encouraging substance use disorder prevention in the workforce.
 (d)ConsultationThe Secretary may, in carrying out the pilot program under this section, consult with the Assistant Secretary for Substance Use and Mental Health, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Education.
					(e)Reporting requirements
						(1)Reports to the Secretary
 (A)5-year grantsNot later than December 31, 2021, each State that has received a grant under subsection (b)(1) shall report to the Secretary on its progress and effectiveness in meeting the objectives of the pilot program under this section, including the progress and effectiveness of the entities receiving subgrants under subsection (c) as demonstrated through reports of such progress and effectiveness submitted to the State by such entities.
 (B)1-year grantsNot later than December 31 of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which a grant is awarded under subsection (b)(2), the State or Indian tribe receiving such grant shall report to the Secretary on its progress and effectiveness in meeting the objectives of the pilot program under this section, including the progress and effectiveness of the entities receiving subgrants under subsection (c) which may be demonstrated through reports of such progress and effectiveness submitted to the State or Indian tribe by such entities.
 (2)Report to CongressNot later than December 31, 2024, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress, including any applicable authorizing committee of the Senate or House of Representatives, evaluating the grants awarded under this section.
 (f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000, for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to carry out this section. Out of such amount appropriated for each such fiscal year—
 (1)75 percent shall be used to make grants under subsection (b)(1); and (2)25 percent shall be used to make grants under subsection (b)(2)..
		3.Transitional housing services
 (a)In generalSection 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (25)(D), by striking and at the end;
 (2)in paragraph (26), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (27)providing temporary housing services to individuals who are transitioning out of substance abuse treatment programs for—
 (A)a period of not more than 24 months or until the individual secures permanent housing, whichever is earlier; or
 (B)such longer period as the Secretary determines necessary. . (b)Additional CDBG authorization of appropriations (1)Definition of covered entityIn this subsection, the term covered entity means—
 (A)a State (as defined in section 102(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302(a))) that is among the 10 States with the highest rate of death due to drug overdose per 100,000 people, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for calendar years 2013 through 2017; and
 (B)any entitlement community located in a State described in subparagraph (A). (2)Authorization of appropriationsIn addition to any amounts appropriated for the community development block grant program under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), there are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to be allocated by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on a competitive basis to covered entities to carry out the activity described in paragraph (27) of section 105(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)), as added by subsection (a).
 (3)PreferencesIn allocating amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall give priority to—
 (A)States from among the States described in paragraph (1)(A) with a combination of— (i)the highest average rates of unemployment based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for calendar years 2013 through 2017;
 (ii)the lowest average labor force participation rates based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for calendar years 2013 through 2017; and
 (iii)the highest prevalence of opioid use disorder based on data provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for calendar years 2013 through 2017 as may be available; and
 (B)entitlement communities located in a State described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A).
					4.Substance use disorder transition activities
 (a)Reservations for State activitiesSection 133(a)(1) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3173(a)(1)) is amended—
 (1)by striking The Governor and inserting the following:  (A)In generalThe Governor; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (B)Substance use disorder transition activities (i)Adult and dislocated fundsOf the funds reserved as required under section 128(a)(1) and subparagraph (A), the Governor of a State with an application approved under section 134(a)(4) may reserve a sum of not more than 5 percent of each of the amounts allotted to the State under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(B) of section 132(b) for a fiscal year for substance use disorder transition activities described in section 134(a)(4). Notwithstanding sections 128(a)(2), 129(b), and 134(a), the Governor may not use an amount allotted under section 127(b)(1)(C) for those activities.
 (ii)Vocational rehabilitation fundsThe Governor of a State with such an approved application may reserve funds as described in section 110(e) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 730(e)) for substance use disorder transition activities described in section 134(a)(4)..
				(b)Statewide employment and training activities
 (1)In generalSection 134(a)(1) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(a)(1)) is amended—
 (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; (B)in subparagraph (B), in the matter following clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (C)as described in section 133(a)(1)(B), may be used for substance use disorder transition activities as described in paragraph (4), regardless of whether the funds were allotted to the State under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 132(b)..
 (2)Substance use disorder transition activitiesSection 134(a) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

						(4)Substance use disorder transition activities
 (A)DefinitionsIn this paragraph: (i)Appropriate secretaryThe term appropriate Secretary means—
 (I)except as provided in subclause (II), the Secretary of Labor; or (II)if the application involves funds reserved under section 110(e) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 730(e)), the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education.
 (ii)Substance use disorderThe term substance use disorder means such a disorder within the meaning of the term in title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa et seq.).
 (iii)Substance use disorder transition activitiesThe term substance use disorder transition activities means activities authorized under subparagraph (D) or (E). (B)Eligible statesTo be eligible to use the funds reserved under clause (i) or (ii) of section 133(a)(1)(B) for substance use disorder transition activities described in this paragraph, a State shall—
 (i)submit to the appropriate Secretary an application seeking flexibility to use the reserved funds for such activities, and submit the application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the appropriate Secretary may require, including an assurance that the State will award subgrants to entities on the basis of the ability of the entities to provide the substance use disorder transition activities involved, including any programs that the entities propose to provide that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials; and
 (ii)obtain approval of the application. (C)SubgrantsAn eligible State may use the funds reserved under clause (i) or (ii) of section 133(a)(1)(B) to make subgrants to one-stop operators and nonprofit organizations, to provide services under subparagraph (D) and (at the election of the State) subparagraph (E).
 (D)Career servicesAn entity that receives a subgrant under subparagraph (C) shall use the subgrant funds to assist individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder in transitioning to the workforce, by providing career services (such as the services described in section 134(c)(2)) and related services, which may include one or more of—
 (i)providing ongoing career counseling, both before and after job placement, with a focus on individual employment preferences while weighing the skill needs of industries in the local area;
 (ii)promoting systemic job development, by facilitating voluntary programs and relationships between participants and local employers to create potential employment opportunities;
 (iii)providing benefits counseling— (I)to ensure participants receive accurate information regarding how employment will affect access to various Federal programs, such as the Medicaid program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) and the supplemental security income program established under title XVI of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.); and
 (II)to advise participants on ways to transition away from the programs described in subclause (I) through maintaining employment;
 (iv)creating voluntary programs with employers to establish a work and treatment arrangement, such as an Employee Assistance Program, for employees in recovery from a substance use disorder;
 (v)providing educational materials or training to employers to enable the employers to inform their employees of the resources, such as treatment options for a substance use disorder, that are available to them; and
 (vi)any other career services that are determined to be necessary by the appropriate Secretary and that would assist individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder in transitioning to the workforce.
 (E)Training servicesAn entity that receives a subgrant under subparagraph (C) shall (at the election of the State) use the subgrant funds to assist individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder in transitioning to the workforce, by providing training services..
				(c)Administration
 Section 181 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3241) is amended— (1)by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
 (2)by inserting after subsection (f) the following:  (g)Relationship to other laws (1)Disability nondiscrimination lawSubject to paragraph (2), an employer that employs, or considers for employment, any individual who receives services under this section or under section 320B of the Public Health Service Act shall have an absolute defense to any claim (including a charge) of unlawful discrimination on the basis of disability under a covered law, that alleges that the employer discriminated against that individual (which may include refusing to hire or terminating the employment of the individual) based on alcohol addiction or past substance use disorder for which the individual receives such services.
 (2)Rule of constructionNothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to eliminate the duty of the employer, to an employee who is an individual who receives such services, to provide a reasonable accommodation for an alcohol disorder, or a past substance use disorder, that is a disability under a covered law.
 (3)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)Covered lawThe term covered law means title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12111 et seq.), title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 791 et seq.), or a State law (including local law), that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment.
 (B)Substance use disorderThe term substance use disorder means such a disorder within the meaning of the term in title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa et seq.)..
 (d)Other Core ProgramsSection 110 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 730) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (e)(1)In the case of a transition State, from any State allotment under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the State may reserve not more than 5 percent of the allotted funds for substance use disorder transition activities described in section 134(a)(4) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(a)(4)).
 (2)In this section, the term transition State means a State with an application approved under section 134(a)(4) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act..


115 S3092 IS: Emergency SNAP Lapse Act
U.S. Senate
2018-06-20
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II115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3092IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 20, 2018Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide certain requirements relating to commitments
			 by State agencies to provide the State share of the administrative costs
 of administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Emergency SNAP Lapse Act.2.Failure to provide State share of administrative costsSection 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025) is amended by adding at the end the following:(l)Failure To provide State share of administrative costs(1)Definition of eligible entityIn this subsection, the term eligible entity means a private nonprofit entity, such as a community-based organization, religious organization, food bank, food pantry, or other emergency feeding organization.(2)Statement by State agencyTo be eligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under this Act for a fiscal year, a State agency shall, not later than the deadline established by the Secretary for the applicable fiscal year, submit to the Secretary a statement certifying the amount of funds committed by the State agency to pay the State share of administrative costs under this section for the fiscal year.(3)Determination by SecretaryIf, based on a review of the statement submitted under paragraph (2), the Secretary determines that a State agency has not committed sufficient funds to provide the State share of administrative costs under this section for the fiscal year, the Secretary shall—(A)not later than 30 days after the date of the determination by the Secretary, notify the State agency that—(i)the State agency has failed to provide sufficient funds to comply with the cost-sharing requirements of this section;(ii)the State agency has a specified period of time to correct the failure; and(iii)if the State agency fails to provide sufficient funds to comply with the cost-sharing requirements of this section within the specified time period—(I)the State agency shall not be allowed to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program until such time as the failure is corrected; and(II)any amounts that would have otherwise been paid to the State agency to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under this Act will be withheld in accordance with this paragraph;(B)during any period in which the State is determined by the Secretary to have failed to provide sufficient funds to comply with the cost-sharing requirements of this section and the failure is not corrected by the State, as determined by the Secretary, withhold any amounts otherwise due to the State agency under this Act for the fiscal year; and(C)use any amounts withheld under subparagraph (B) to make grants to eligible entities in the applicable State in accordance with paragraph (4).(4)Grants(A)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall use any amounts withheld under paragraph (3)(B) to provide grants to eligible entities in the State from which amounts are withheld for—(i)the costs of providing food to individuals in need; and(ii)the costs of administering the grants, including hiring additional personnel at the eligible entity to carry out activities described in clause (i).(B)ApplicationAn eligible entity that seeks to receive a grant under subparagraph (A) shall submit to the Secretary an application for the grant at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require..