110 S1058 IS: Grand River Bands of Ottawa

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2007-03-29
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		II
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1058
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 29, 2007
			Mr. Levin (for himself
			 and Ms. Stabenow) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Indian
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To expedite review of the Grand River Bands
		  of Ottawa Indians of Michigan to secure a timely and just determination of
		  whether the Bands are entitled to recognition as a Federal Indian tribe so that
		  the Bands may receive eligible funds before the funds are no longer
		  available.

		1.Short title; table of
			 contents
			(a)Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited
			 as the Grand River Bands of Ottawa
			 Indians of Michigan Referral Act.
			(b)Table of
			 contentsThe table of
			 contents of this Act is as follows:

					Sec. 1. Short title;
				table of contents.
					Sec. 2. Definitions.
					TITLE I—Referral to the Secretary
					Sec. 101. Purpose.
					Sec. 102. Report.
					Sec. 103. Action by Congress.
					TITLE II—Membership; jurisdiction; land
					Sec. 201. Recognition.
					Sec. 202. Membership.
					Sec. 203. Federal services and benefits.
					Sec. 204. Rights of the Tribe.
					Sec. 205. Tribal funds.
					Sec. 206. Jurisdiction of trust land.

			2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)Bands;
			 TribeThe terms
			 Bands and Tribe mean the Grand River Bands of the
			 Ottawa Indians of Michigan.
			(2)Date of
			 recognitionThe term
			 date of recognition means the date on which recognition of the
			 Tribe by the Secretary was published in the Federal Register under section
			 201.
			(3)Indian
			 tribeThe term Indian
			 tribe has the meaning given the term in
			 section 4
			 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education
			 Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
			(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the
			 Secretary of the Interior.
			IReferral to the Secretary
			101.PurposeThe purpose of this title is to obtain an
			 expedited review of the petition of the Bands in order to secure a timely and
			 just determination of whether the Bands are entitled to recognition as a
			 Federal Indian tribe under the rules that govern the recognition of a new group
			 as an Indian tribe.
			102.Report
				(a)In
			 generalNot later than August
			 31, 2007, the Secretary shall review the petition of the Bands and submit to
			 Congress a report describing the findings of the Secretary regarding
			 whether—
					(1)the majority of members of the Bands are
			 descendants of, and political successors to, signatories of—
						(A)the treaty made and concluded at Chicago,
			 in the State of Illinois, between Lewis Cass and Solomon Sibley, Commissioners
			 of the United States, and the Ottawa, Chippewa, and Pottawatamie, Nations of
			 Indians on August 29, 1821 (7 Stat. 218);
						(B)the treaty made and concluded at the city
			 of Washington in the District of Columbia, between Henry R. Schoolcraft,
			 commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Ottawa and Chippewa
			 nations of Indians, by their chiefs and delegates on March 28, 1836 (7 Stat.
			 491); and
						(C)the articles of agreement and convention
			 made and concluded at the city of Detroit, in the State of Michigan, July 31,
			 1855, between George W. Manypenny and Henry C. Gilbert, commissioners on the
			 part of the United States, and the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan,
			 parties to the treaty of March 28, 1836;
						(2)the history of the Bands parallels the
			 history of Indian tribes the members of which are descendants of the
			 signatories to the treaties described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph
			 (1), including—
						(A)the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and
			 Chippewa Indians;
						(B)the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa
			 Indians;
						(C)the Bay Mills Band of Chippewa
			 Indians;
						(D)the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa
			 Indians; and
						(E)the Little River Band of Ottawa
			 Indians;
						(3)the majority of members of the Bands
			 continue to reside in the ancestral homeland of the Bands (which is now the
			 Western lower quadrant of the State of Michigan), as recognized in the treaties
			 described in paragraph (1);
					(4)(A)the Bands filed for reorganization of the
			 tribal government of the Bands in 1935 under the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly
			 referred to as the Indian Reorganization Act) (25 U.S.C. 461 et
			 seq.);
						(B)the Commissioner of Indian Affairs attested
			 to the continued social and political existence of the Bands and concluded that
			 the Bands were eligible for reorganization; and
						(C)due to a lack of Federal appropriations to
			 implement the provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act, the Bands were
			 denied the opportunity to reorganize;
						(5)(A)the Bands continued political and social
			 existence as a viable tribal government during the participation of the Bands
			 in the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association in 1948, which subsequently pursued
			 a successful land claim with the Indian Claims Commission; and
						(B)the Bands carried out tribal governmental
			 functions through the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association while retaining
			 control over local decisions;
						(6)the Federal Government, the government of
			 the State of Michigan, and local governments have had continuous dealings with
			 recognized political leaders of the Bands from 1836 to the present; and
					(7)the Bands were included in the Michigan
			 Indian Land Claims Settlement Act (Public Law 105–143; 111 Stat. 2652) and was
			 required to submit a fully documented petition not later than December 15,
			 2000, to qualify for land claim funds set aside for the Bands, which the
			 Secretary segregated and holds in trust for the Bands pending recognition as
			 the respective share of funds of the Bands under that Act.
					(b)ConsultationIn carrying out this section, the Secretary
			 shall consult with and request information from—
					(1)elected leaders of the Bands; and
					(2)anthropologists, ethno-historians, and
			 genealogists associated with the Bands;
					(3)attorneys of the Bands; and
					(4)other experts, as the Secretary determines
			 appropriate.
					(c)Conclusion
					(1)Positive
			 reportNot later than August
			 31, 2007, if the Secretary determines by a preponderance of the evidence that
			 the Bands satisfy each condition of subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit
			 to Congress a positive report indicating that determination.
					(2)Negative
			 reportNot later than August
			 31, 2007, if the Secretary determines by a preponderance of the evidence that
			 the Bands fail to satisfy a condition of subsection (a), the Secretary shall
			 submit to Congress a negative report indicating that determination.
					(d)Failure to
			 submit reportIf the
			 Secretary fails to submit to Congress a report in accordance with subsection
			 (c)—
					(1)not later than November 30, 2007, the
			 Secretary shall recognize the Bands as an Indian tribe; and
					(2)title II shall apply to the Bands.
					103.Action by
			 Congress
				(a)Action by
			 deadline
					(1)In
			 generalIf Congress acts on
			 the report of the Secretary under section 102(c) by the date that is 60 days
			 after the date of receipt of the report, the Secretary shall carry out the
			 actions described in this subsection.
					(2)Positive
			 reportIf the Secretary
			 submitted a positive report under section 102(c)(1)—
						(A)not later than November 30, 2007, the
			 Secretary shall recognize the Bands as an Indian tribe; and
						(B)title II shall apply to the Bands.
						(3)Negative
			 reportIf the Secretary
			 submitted a negative report under section 102(c)(2), the Secretary
			 shall—
						(A)return the petition of the Bands to the
			 list maintained by the Office of Federal Acknowledgment; and
						(B)grant the Bands any opportunity available
			 to the Bands to prove the status of the Bands as an Indian tribe.
						(b)Failure to act
			 by deadline
					(1)In
			 generalIf Congress fails to
			 act on the report of the Secretary under section 102(c) by the date that is 60
			 days after the date of receipt of the report, the Secretary shall carry out the
			 actions described in this subsection.
					(2)Positive
			 reportIf the Secretary
			 submitted a positive report under section 102(c)(1)—
						(A)not later than November 30, 2007, the
			 Secretary shall recognize the Bands as an Indian tribe; and
						(B)title II shall apply to the Bands.
						(3)Negative
			 reportIf the Secretary
			 submitted a negative report under section 102(c)(2), the Secretary
			 shall—
						(A)return the petition of the Bands to the
			 list maintained by the Office of Federal Acknowledgment; and
						(B)grant the Bands any opportunity available
			 to the Bands to prove the status of the Bands as an Indian tribe.
						IIMembership; jurisdiction; land
			201.RecognitionNot later than November 30, 2007, if
			 subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2) of section 103 applies, the Secretary shall—
				(1)recognize the Tribe; and
				(2)publish notice of the recognition by the
			 Secretary in the Federal Register.
				202.Membership
				(a)List of present
			 membershipNot later than 120
			 days after the date of recognition, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary a
			 list of all individuals that were members of the Tribe on the date of
			 recognition.
				(b)List of
			 individuals eligible for membership
					(1)In
			 generalNot later than the
			 date that is 18 months after the date of recognition, the Tribe shall submit to
			 the Secretary a membership roll listing all individuals enrolled for membership
			 in the Tribe.
					(2)QualificationsThe qualifications for inclusion on the
			 membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined by the Tribe, in consultation
			 with the Secretary, based on the membership clause in the governing document of
			 the Tribe.
					(3)Publication of
			 noticeOn receiving the
			 membership roll under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall publish notice of the
			 membership roll in the Federal Register.
					(c)Maintenance of
			 rollsThe Tribe shall ensure
			 that the membership roll of the Tribe is maintained.
				203.Federal services and
			 benefits
				(a)In
			 generalNot later than
			 October 31, 2007, the Tribe and each member of the Tribe shall be eligible for
			 all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to Indians because
			 of their status as Indians without regard to—
					(1)the existence of a reservation; or
					(2)the location of the residence of a member
			 on or near an Indian reservation.
					(b)Jurisdiction
					(1)In
			 generalSubject to paragraph
			 (2), for the purpose of delivering a Federal service to an enrolled member of
			 the Tribe, the jurisdiction of the Tribe extends to—
						(A)all land and water designated to the Ottawa
			 in the treaties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 102(a)(1);
			 and
						(B)all land and water described in any other
			 treaty that provides for a right of the Tribe.
						(2)Effect of
			 Federal lawNotwithstanding
			 paragraph (1), the jurisdiction of the Tribe shall be consistent with Federal
			 law.
					204.Rights of the
			 Tribe
				(a)Abrogated and
			 diminished rightsAny right
			 or privilege of the Tribe or any member of the Tribe that was abrogated or
			 diminished before the date of recognition under section 201 is
			 reaffirmed.
				(b)Existing rights
			 of Tribe
					(1)In
			 generalThis Act does not
			 diminish any right or privilege of the Tribe or any member of the Tribe that
			 existed prior to the date of recognition.
					(2)Legal and
			 equitable claimsExcept as
			 otherwise provided in this Act, nothing in this Act alters or affects any legal
			 or equitable claim of the Tribe to enforce any right or privilege reserved by
			 or granted to the Tribe that was wrongfully denied to or taken from the Tribe
			 prior to the date of recognition.
					(c)Future
			 applicationsThis Act does
			 not address the merits of, or affect the right of the Tribe to submit, any
			 future application regarding—
					(1)placing land into trust; or
					(2)gaming (as defined in section 4 of the
			 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)).
					205.Tribal
			 fundsNotwithstanding section
			 110 of the Michigan Indian Land Claims Settlement Act (111 Stat. 2663),
			 effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any funds set aside
			 by the Secretary for use by the Tribe shall be made available to the
			 Tribe.
			206.Jurisdiction of
			 trust land
				(a)In
			 generalThe Tribe shall have
			 jurisdiction over all land taken into trust by the Secretary for the benefit of
			 the Tribe, to the maximum extent allowed by law.
				(b)Service
			 areaThe Tribe shall have
			 jurisdiction over all members of the Tribe that reside in the service area of
			 the Tribe in matters pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25
			 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.), as if the members resided on a reservation (as defined in
			 that Act).


		IV
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 602
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 29, 2012
			Mrs. Biggert
			 submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Education and the
			 Workforce

		RESOLUTION
		Encouraging people in the United States to
		  recognize March 2, 2012, as Read Across America Day.

		Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality
			 education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout
			 life;
		Whereas the people of the United States must be able to
			 read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global
			 economy;
		Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading
			 intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance,
			 including through the programs authorized in the Elementary and Secondary
			 Education Act of 1965 and programs such as Early Reading First, Improving
			 Literacy through School Libraries, and Striving Readers; and
		Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned
			 about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association
			 (NEA) to use March 2 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also
			 known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr.
			 Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of
			 reading;
			(2)honors the 14th
			 anniversary of Read Across America Day;
			(3)encourages parents
			 to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day
			 in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation
			 of readers; and
			(4)encourages the
			 people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate
			 ceremonies and activities.


109 HRES 766 EH: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.
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IV
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 766
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

April 6, 2006

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.

That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. The first reading of the concurrent resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. General debate shall not exceed four hours, with three hours of general debate confined to the congressional budget equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget and one hour of general debate on the subject of economic goals and policies equally divided and controlled by Representative Saxton of New Jersey and Representative Maloney of New York or their designees. After general debate the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the concurrent resolution shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Karen L. HaasClerk.


117 S1916 IS: Protecting the Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-05-27
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1916IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 27, 2021Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Daines, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Moran, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Thune, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Young, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protecting the Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021.2.Limitation on declarations by PresidentThe President (or any designee thereof) shall not, for the purpose of imposing gun control, declare an emergency pursuant to the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) or an emergency or major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).3.Limitation on declarations by HHSThe Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not, for the purpose of imposing gun control, declare a public health emergency pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).4.Firearms policiesSection 706(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5207(a)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (3) by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon;(2)in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and(3)by adding at the end the following: (5)prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of firearms; or(6)prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of ammunition..


115 S1769 RS: Connected Government Act
U.S. Senate
2017-09-07
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IICalendar No. 285115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1769[Report No. 115–195]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 7, 2017Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mr. Gardner, and Mrs. McCaskill) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsDecember 14, 2017Reported by Mr. Johnson, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo require a new or updated Federal website that is intended for use by the public to be mobile
			 friendly, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Connected Government Act. 2.Federal websites required to be mobile friendly (a)In generalIf, on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, an agency creates a website that is intended for use by the public or updates a website that is intended for use by the public, the agency shall ensure that the website is mobile friendly.
 (b)Report by GSA requiredNot later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall submit a report that describes the implementation of the requirement described under subsection (a) and assesses the compliance of each agency with such requirement to each of the following:
 (1)The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2)The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
 (3)The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives. (4)The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
 (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)AgencyThe term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
 (2)Mobile friendlyThe term mobile friendly means, with respect to a website, that the website is configured in such a way that the website may be navigated and viewed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Connected Government Act. 2.Federal websites required to be mobile friendly (a)In generalIf, on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, an agency creates a website that is intended for use by the public or conducts a redesign of an existing legacy website that is intended for use by the public, the agency shall ensure to the greatest extent practicable that the website is mobile friendly.
 (b)Report by OMB and GSA requiredNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall submit to Congress a report that—
 (1)describes the implementation of the requirement described under subsection (a); and
 (2)assesses the compliance of each agency with the requirement described under subsection (a).
 (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)AgencyThe term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
 (2)Mobile friendlyThe term mobile friendly means, with respect to a website, that the website is configured in such a way that the website may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.December 14, 2017Reported with an amendment


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4491
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on
		  4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid,
		  dimethylamine salt.

		1.4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)
			 butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid, dimethylamine
			 salt
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.23.26 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to
			 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid,
			 dimethylamine salt) is amended by striking the date in the effective period
			 column and inserting 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 enactment of this Act.


116 HR 4098 IH: Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019
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2019-07-30
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4098IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 30, 2019Mr. Rooney of Florida (for himself, Mr. Ratcliffe, and Mr. Budd) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for accreditation reform, to require
			 institutions of higher education to publish information regarding student
			 success, to provide for fiscal accountability, and to provide for school
			 accountability for student loans.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019. IAccreditation Reform 101.Accreditation reform (a)Definition of Institution of Higher EducationSection 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(1)) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and (2)by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

 (B)if accredited by an authorized accreditation authority in a State that has an alternative accreditation agreement with the Secretary, as described in section 498C—
 (i)an institution that provides postsecondary education; (ii)a postsecondary apprenticeship program; or
 (iii)a postsecondary education course or program provided by an institution of postsecondary education, a nonprofit organization, or a for-profit organization or business;.
 (b)State alternative accreditationPart H of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1099a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

						4State Alternative Accreditation
							498C.State alternative accreditation
 (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may establish an alternative accreditation system for the purpose of establishing institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs as eligible for funding under title IV if the State submits a plan to the Secretary for the establishment of the alternative accreditation system. Such institutions, courses, or programs may include—
 (1)institutions that provide postsecondary education that culminates in a certification, credential, or degree;
 (2)postsecondary apprenticeship programs that culminate in a certification, credential, or degree; (3)any other postsecondary education course or program offered at an institution of postsecondary education, a nonprofit organization, or a for-profit organization or business, that culminates in a certification, credential, or degree; and
 (4)any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) that do not award a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree, provided that such entity provides credit that will be accepted toward a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree at one or more of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (3).
 (b)Alternative accreditation notificationThe alternative accreditation plan described in subsection (a) shall include the following: (1)The State's plan for designating one or more authorized accrediting entities within the State, such as the State Department of Education, another State agency, an industry-specific accrediting agency, or another entity, and an explanation of the process through which the State will select such authorized accrediting entities.
 (2)The standards or criteria that an institution that provides postsecondary education and a postsecondary education course or program must meet in order to—
 (A)receive an initial accreditation as part of the alternative accreditation system; and (B)maintain such accreditation.
 (3)A description of the appeals process through which an institution that provides postsecondary education or a postsecondary education course or program may appeal to an authorized accrediting entity if such institution, course, or program is denied accreditation under the State alternative accreditation system.
 (4)Any State policy regarding public accessibility to certain information relating to institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses and programs accredited under the State alternative accreditation system, including—
 (A)the information described in subsection (e)(1); and (B)information about the rates of job placement for individuals that have graduated from an institution or completed a course or program that is accredited under the State alternative accreditation system, if available.
 (5)An assurance by the State that under the State alternative accreditation system, only institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs that provide a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree, or credits toward a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree (as defined by the State in accordance with paragraph (6)) will be accredited.
 (6)The State's definition of a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree, as such term applies to the requirement described in paragraph (5).
 (7)A description of the agreements that the State will enter into with institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs that are accredited under the alternative accreditation system for purposes of accreditation regarding requirements for instructional time, in lieu of the requirements described under section 481(a)(2).
 (8)A description of the agreements that the State will enter into with institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs that are accredited under the alternative accreditation system regarding requirements for credit hours or clock hours, or other measures of student learning, in lieu of the requirements described under section 481(b).
 (c)Review and approvalNot later than 30 days after the Secretary receives a plan from a State regarding an alternative accreditation system, the Secretary shall submit to the State and Congress, and make publicly available, a response to the State’s plan. The Secretary shall approve the plan and allow the State to establish the alternative accreditation system if the plan meets the requirements described in subsection (b).
 (d)Time limitEach plan approved under subsection (c) shall allow a State to carry out an alternative accreditation system in the State for a period of 5 years.
 (e)Reporting requirementsStates that establish an alternative accreditation system shall submit a report to the Secretary every 3 years following the implementation of the alternative accreditation system. The report shall include—
 (1)in the case of a postsecondary education course or program that is accredited through the State alternative accreditation system—
 (A)the number and percentage of students who successfully complete each such postsecondary education course or program; and
 (B)for postsecondary education courses or programs that lead to a certification, credential, or degree, the number of students in such course or program; and
 (2)in the case of an institution that provides postsecondary education that is accredited through the State alternative accreditation system—
 (A)the number and percentage of students who successfully obtain a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree from such institution; and
 (B)the number and percentage of students who do not successfully obtain a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree from such institution but do obtain credit from such institution toward a postsecondary degree, credential, or certification; and
 (3)a description of any requirements for third-party verification of information contained in the report..
 (c)Title IV eligibility requirementsPart G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1088 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 493E.State Accredited Institutions, Programs, or CoursesNotwithstanding any other provision of law, an institution, program, or course that is eligible for funds under this title in accordance with section 102(a)(1)(B) and meets the requirements of section 498C—
 (1)shall not be required to meet the requirements of section 496; and (2)shall not be required to meet the requirements described in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of section 481..
				IITransparency in Higher Education
			201.Time for transparency in higher education
 (a)In generalTitle IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 487(a), by adding at the end the following:

 (30)The institution will publish information in compliance with section 493E.; and (2)in part G, by adding at the end the following:

							493E.Institutional publication of information
								(a)Publication of information
 (1)In generalEach institution of higher education participating in a program under this title shall publish on the institution's website and in an alternative format, on an annual basis, the information described in paragraphs (2) and (3). To the extent that such data is available, an institution may use data that the institution is already collecting in accordance with other Federal requirements.
 (2)InformationEach institution of higher education described in paragraph (1) shall publish, with respect to the institution as a whole and with respect to each program of study offered by the institution, the following information for the most recent fiscal year for which the information is available:
 (A)For each of the following, the percentage and number of students enrolled at the institution or in the program of study, as applicable, who receive the following:
 (i)Federal grant aid, including Federal Pell Grants under subpart 1 of part A, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants under subpart 3 of part A, or any other Federal postsecondary education grant aid or subsidy.
 (ii)Federal student loans, including Federal loans under part D. (iii)State grant aid.
 (iv)Institutional grants. (v)A student loan from a State.
 (B)Student body enrollment status, including as a— (i)first-time, full-time student;
 (ii)first-time, part-time student; (iii)non-first-time, full-time student; and
 (iv)non-first-time, part-time student. (C)Information about students that includes the following:
 (i)The percentage of students who do not complete the program of study the student initially started upon enrollment.
 (ii)The percentage of students who transfer. (iii)The percentage of students who complete the program of study the student initially started upon enrollment.
 (iv)The average length of time for a student to complete the program of study. (v)The percentage of students who continue on to higher levels of education.
 (vi)The percentage of former students who received financial aid who are employed at 2, 4, and 6 years after graduating, disaggregated by program of study.
 (vii)The median earnings of former students who earned a degree or credential and received financial aid on the date that is 10 years after the date the students first enrolled in a program of study at the institution, disaggregated by program of study.
 (viii)The median earnings of former students who received financial aid on the date that is 10 years after the date the students first enrolled in a program of study at the institution, disaggregated by program of study.
 (3)Publication of default and non-repayment ratesIn addition to the information described in paragraph (2), each institution of higher education described in paragraph (1) shall publish, with respect to the institution as a whole and with respect to each program of study offered by the institution, the following information for the most recent fiscal year for which the information is available:
 (A)The average amount of total Federal student loan debt accrued upon graduation. (B)The average amount of total Federal student loan debt accrued by students who leave the institution without having graduated.
 (C)Federal student loan default rate. (D)Federal student loan non-repayment rate.
 (E)Default and non-repayment rate, including as a— (i)first-time, full-time student;
 (ii)first-time, part-time student; (iii)non-first-time, full-time student; and
 (iv)non-first-time, part-time student. (F)Default and non-repayment rate, of—
 (i)students who complete a program of study; (ii)students who transfer; and
 (iii)students who do not complete a program of study. (b)Privacy (1)Compliance with FERPAIn carrying out this section, an institution of higher education and any personnel of the institution shall not share any personally identifiable information and shall act in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g, commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974).
 (2)Prohibition on use of informationInformation published pursuant to this section shall not be used by a Federal employee, agency, or officer, or an institution of higher education to take action against an individual.
 (3)PenaltiesThe Secretary shall establish penalties for a violation of paragraph (1) or (2) that includes both a monetary fine and up to 5 years in prison.
 (c)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or permit the Secretary or any employee or contractor of the Department to mandate, direct, or control the selection of practices or curriculum by an institution of higher education..
					(b)GAO report
 (1)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study that compiles all the institutional publication of information pursuant to section 493E of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as added by subsection (a) of this Act.
 (2)ReportNot later than October 1 of the fourth fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report containing the results of the study under paragraph (1) to the appropriate committees of Congress.
					IIIFiscal Accountability
			301.Simplification of Federal student loans
 (a)TerminationSection 451 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087a) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: No sums may be expended after September 30, 2026, with respect to loans under this part for which the first disbursement is after such date, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A.; and
 (2)by adding at the end, the following:  (c)Termination of authority To make new loansNotwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of law—
 (1)no new loans may be made under this part after September 30, 2026, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A; and
 (2)no funds are authorized to be appropriated, or may be expended, under this Act, or any other Act to make loans under this part for which the first disbursement is after September 30, 2026, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A, or as expressly authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of enactment of Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019.
								(d)Student eligibility beginning with award year 2022
 (1)New borrowersNo loan may be made under this part to a new borrower for which the first disbursement is after June 30, 2022, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A.
 (2)Borrowers with outstanding balancesSubject to paragraph (3), with respect to a borrower who, as of July 1, 2022, has an outstanding balance of principal or interest owing on a loan made under this part that is not a Federal Direct simplification loan under section 460A, such borrower may—
 (A)in the case of such a loan made to the borrower for enrollment in a program of undergraduate education, borrow loans made under this part that are not Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A for any program of undergraduate education through the close of September 30, 2026;
 (B)in the case of such a loan made to the borrower for enrollment in a program of graduate or professional education, borrow loans made under this part that are not Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A for any program of graduate or professional education through the close of September 30, 2026; and
 (C)in the case of such a loan made to the borrower on behalf of a dependent student for the student’s enrollment in a program of undergraduate education, borrow loans made under this part that are not Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A on behalf of such student through the close of September 30, 2026.
 (3)Loss of eligibilityA borrower described in paragraph (2) who borrows a Federal Direct simplification loan made under section 460A for which the first disbursement is made before September 30, 2026, shall lose the borrower’s eligibility to borrow a loan under this part that is not a Federal Direct simplification loan under section 460A in accordance with paragraph (2)..
 (b)Federal Direct simplification loansPart D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

						460A.Federal Direct simplification loans
 (a)In GeneralBeginning on July 1, 2022, except as provided in section 451(d), the Secretary shall make loans to borrowers under this section. Loans made under this section shall be known as Federal Direct simplification loans.
 (b)Federal Direct simplification loansThe provisions of this part shall apply with respect to Federal Direct simplification loans, except that Federal Direct simplification loans shall be made in accordance with the following:
 (1)The applicable rate of interest on a loan made under this section shall, for loans disbursed during any 12-month period beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30, be determined on the preceding June 1 and be equal to—
 (A)a rate equal to the high yield of the 10-year Treasury note auctioned at the final auction held prior to such June 1; plus
 (B)3.6 percent. (2)Interest on a loan made under this section shall begin to accrue on the date the loan is disbursed.
 (3)The maximum— (A)annual amount of loans under this section an undergraduate student may borrow in any academic year (as defined in section 481(a)(2)) or its equivalent shall be equal to $7,500; and
 (B)aggregate amount of loans under this section an undergraduate student may borrow shall be equal to $30,000.
 (4)The maximum— (A)annual amount of loans under this section a graduate or professional student may borrow in any academic year (as defined in section 481(a)(2)) or its equivalent shall be equal to $12,500; and
 (B)aggregate amount of loans under this section a graduate or professional student may borrow shall be equal to $50,000.
 (5)The only length of repayment— (A)for a loan borrowed by an undergraduate student shall be 15 years; and
 (B)for a loan borrowed by a graduate or professional student shall be 25 years. (6)Repayment on a loan made under this section shall begin—
 (A)after 125 percent of the normal time for completion of the program of study for which the borrower receives the loan under this section; or
 (B)if the borrower withdraws from the program of study before the borrower completes the program, 6 months after the date the borrower withdraws.
 (7)The Secretary shall not repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal or interest due on a Federal Direct simplification loan as part of a student loan forgiveness program, including such a program under section 455(m) and section 493C.
 (c)Authorization To limit loan amountsAn institution of higher education that is required under State law to enroll all eligible applicants for an academic year may limit the amount of loans under this section that a student may borrow for such academic year to not more than the tuition and fees at such institution for such academic year.
 (d)Loan feeThe Secretary shall not charge the borrower of a loan made under this part an origination fee. (e)RepaymentA borrower of a loan made under this section may accelerate without penalty repayment of the whole or any part of the loan..
 302.Phasing out loan forgivenessThe Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 455—
 (A)in subsection (d)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting (except a Federal Direct simplification loan) after borrower of a loan made under this part; (B)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:

 (8)Federal Direct simplification loansIncome contingent repayment shall not be available for a Federal Direct simplification loan.; and (C)in subsection (m), by adding at the end the following:

							(5)Elimination of loan forgiveness
 (A)In GeneralNotwithstanding any other provision of this Act and subject to subparagraph (B), with respect to any loan made on or after July 1, 2022, the Secretary may not cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the loan for the borrower of the loan pursuant to this subsection.
 (B)Loans for continuing program of studyIn the case of a borrower whose first loan for a program of study is made prior to July 1, 2022, the Secretary may repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the subsequent loans for that borrower for the same program of study pursuant to this subsection for—
 (i)loans made during the time it takes to complete that program of study; or (ii)loans made before July 1, 2026;
									whichever occurs earlier.; and
 (2)in section 493C, by adding at the end the following:  (f)Elimination of loan forgiveness (1)In GeneralNotwithstanding any other provision of this Act and subject to paragraph (2), with respect to any loan made on or after July 1, 2022, the Secretary may not repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the loan for the borrower of the loan pursuant to this section.
 (2)Loans for continuing program of studyIn the case of a borrower whose first loan for a program of study is made prior to July 1, 2022, the Secretary may repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the subsequent loans for that borrower for the same program of study pursuant to this section for—
 (A)loans made during the time it takes to complete that program of study; or (B)loans made before July 1, 2026;
								whichever occurs earlier..
				IVSchool Accountability for Student Loans
			401.School accountability for student loans
 (a)Default rate fineSection 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094), as amended by section 201, is further amended—
 (1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:  (31)The institution will pay a default rate fine that is determined pursuant to subsection (k).; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (k)Default rate fine (1)In generalEach institution described in paragraph (2) shall pay to the Secretary an annual default rate fine in accordance with this subsection.
 (2)Applicable institutionsAn institution shall pay a default rate fine under this subsection for a fiscal year based on the cohort default rate (as defined in section 435(m)) on loans made under this title for such fiscal year.
								(3)Fine
 (A)In generalEach institution described in paragraph (2) shall pay a default rate fine for a fiscal year that is equal to 10 percent of the applicable amount determined under subparagraph (B)(i) for such fiscal year.
									(B)Applicable amount
 (i)In generalThe applicable amount for a fiscal year with respect to an institution shall be an amount equal to the product of the amount of loans made under this title for such fiscal year, and the applicable rate determined in clause (ii). If the applicable rate is equal to or less than zero percent then the applicable amount shall be equal to zero.
 (ii)Applicable rateThe applicable rate for a fiscal year with respect to an institution shall be the rate that is equal to the difference between the cohort default rate on loans made under this title (as defined in section 435(m)) for such fiscal year and the average rate of total unemployment in the United States for the 3-year period covered by that cohort default rate (as defined in section 435(m)), as determined by the Secretary of Labor.
 (4)Credit for certain institutionsEach institution that is described in paragraph (2) shall receive a $400 credit for the fiscal year for each graduate of the institution during such fiscal year who received a Federal Pell Grant while enrolled at the institution.
 (5)Flexibility in counsel and adviceNotwithstanding any other provision of the Act, the Secretary shall grant institutions of higher education flexibility under this Act to counsel and advise students on Federal financial aid, including granting flexibility for institutions to award less than the maximum amount of Federal student aid for which an individual is eligible if the cost of tuition, room, and board at the institution is less than such maximum amount..
 (b)Flexibility in counseling and adviceSection 485(l) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(l)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (3)Flexibility in counseling and adviceIn addition to the entrance counseling under paragraph (1), an eligible institution may require any borrower, at or prior to the time of a disbursement to the borrower of a loan made under part D, to receive the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to such loan, or any other financial counseling, including financial literacy counseling..


115 S2642 IS: Jobs Plus Recovery Act of 2018
U.S. Senate
2018-04-10
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		II
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2642
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 10, 2018
			Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Young, and Mr. Jones) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human
			 Services, to establish a pilot program  for Jobs Plus Recovery programs,
			 and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Jobs Plus Recovery Act of 2018.
		2.Pilot program for Jobs Plus Recovery programs
			(a)Definitions
 In this section: (1)Education providerThe term education provider has the meaning given the term institution of higher education in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).
 (2)Jobs Plus Recovery programThe term Jobs Plus Recovery program means a program carried out through a grant under this section. (3)Local area; local board; one-stop operatorThe terms local area, local board, and one-stop operator have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).
 (4)Peer recovery support servicesThe term peer recovery support services means a collection of community services that— (A)are designed and delivered by individuals who have experienced both substance use disorder and recovery from such disorder;
 (B)are delivered to individuals with a substance use disorder; and (C)include peer-to-peer programs, job and life-skills training, assistance in obtaining supportive housing or recovery housing, and other services that contribute to better overall health and well-being.
 (5)Program participantThe term program participant means an individual that is identified as having a substance use disorder and enrolls in a Job Plus Recovery program to receive any of the services described in subsection (d)(1).
 (6)Treatment providersThe term treatment provider— (A)means a health care provider that offers services for treating substance use disorders; and
 (B)may include— (i)a nonprofit provider of peer recovery support services;
 (ii)a community health care provider, or any other health care provider; (iii)a federally qualified health center (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x)); or
 (iv)any other health care provider or health-related organization that treats a substance use disorder, including a provider that offers medication-assisted therapy or a provider listed on the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
 (7)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor. (8)State boardThe term State board means a State workforce development board established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111).
 (9)Substance use disorderThe term substance use disorder means such a disorder within the meaning of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa et seq.).
				(b)Establishment of the pilot program
 (1)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall establish and carry out a pilot program to award grants to local boards (which, for purposes of this section, may include consortia of local boards) to carry out Jobs Plus Recovery programs through a partnership described in subsection (c)(1).
 (2)ApplicationsA local board desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary may reasonably require. Such application shall include a demonstration that the local board has notified the applicable State board of its application for such grant.
				(3)Selection
 (A)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall select grant recipients under this section based on each of the following criteria:
 (i)An analysis of the demand for the Jobs Plus Recovery program in the local area served by the local board, including analyzing demand by determining whether the local board is in a local area with a high annual rate of—
 (I)individuals with a substance use disorder;
 (II)drug and alcohol overdose and mortality; (III)illicit drug use and binge drinking among adults;
 (IV)suicide; and (V)underemployment or unemployment.
 (ii)An analysis of the estimated performance of the local board in carrying out a Jobs Plus Recovery program, including—
 (I)using key performance indicators to assess the estimated effectiveness of the program, including the estimated number of individuals with a substance use disorder who may be served by the program;
 (II)analyzing the record of the local board in serving individuals with a barrier to employment; and (III)analyzing the ability of the local board to establish the partnership described in subsection (c)(1).
 (iii)Consideration of geographic distribution (such as urban and rural distribution) of grants awarded under this section.
 (B)AnalysisThe analysis described in subparagraph (A)(i) may include or utilize— (i)data from the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
 (ii)data from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration;
 (iii)State vital statistics; (iv)municipal police department records; and
 (v)local coroners' reports. (c)Partnership (1)In generalEach local board receiving a grant under this section shall enter into a partnership to provide the services and carry out the activities under subsection (d), by contracting with at least one of each of the following entities:
 (A)A treatment provider that— (i)meets the standard under paragraph (2); and
 (ii)is a nonprofit entity, unless no such entity that meets the requirements under this subparagraph is located in the local area.
 (B)A one-stop operator, or other entity with experience in providing comprehensive job training services.
 (C)An education provider. (D)A justice or law enforcement organization.
 (E)A community-based organization. (F)Any other organization as the Secretary determines appropriate.
 (2)Standard for treatment providersThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall establish a standard that each treatment provider entering into a partnership under paragraph (1)(A) shall meet based on best practices identified by the Secretary.
				(d)Use of funds
 (1)Services and activitiesEach partnership described in subsection (c)(1) shall, through a Jobs Plus Recovery program, provide a minimum of each of the following services:
 (A)Screening servicesScreening services, including— (i)using an evidence-based screening method to screen each individual seeking participation in the Jobs Plus Recovery program to determine whether the individual has a substance use disorder;
 (ii)conducting an assessment of each such individual to determine the services needed for such individual to obtain or retain employment, including an assessment of strengths and general work readiness; and
 (iii)accepting walk-ins or referrals from employers, labor organizations, or other entities recommending individuals to participate in such program.
 (B)Individual treatment and employment planDeveloping an individual treatment and employment plan for each program participant, which shall include providing a case manager to work with each participant to—
 (i)identify employment and career goals; (ii)explore career pathways that lead to high-demand industries and sectors as determined by the State board and the lead State official responsible for the administration of workforce investment activities;
 (iii)set appropriate achievement objectives to attain the employment and career goals identified under clause (i); and
 (iv)develop the appropriate combination of services to enable the participant to achieve such employment and career goals.
 (C)Outpatient treatment and recovery careIndividualized and group outpatient treatment and recovery services for program participants that are offered during the day, evening, weekends. Such treatment and recovery services—
 (i)shall— (I)be based on a model that utilizes combined behavioral interventions and other evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions; and
 (II)comply with the standard described in subsection (c)(2); and
 (ii)may include additional services such as— (I)health (including mental health) services, addiction services, or other forms of outpatient treatment that may impact opioid use disorder and co-occurring conditions;
 (II)linkages to community services, including services designed to support program participants that are offered by the entities that compose the partnership described in subsection (c)(1); and
 (III)referrals to health care providers, including referrals to providers of substance use disorder treatment and mental health services.
 (D)Supportive servicesSupportive services provided to program participants to ensure that such participants maintain employment for at least 12 months. Such supportive services—
 (i)shall include— (I)coordinated wraparound services to provide maximum support for program participants to ensure that the program participants maintain employment and recovery for at least 12 months; and
 (II)assistance in establishing eligibility for assistance under Federal, State, and local programs providing health services (including mental health services), housing services, transportation services, or social services; and
 (ii)may include additional supportive services such as— (I)peer recovery support services;
 (II)networking and mentorship opportunities; and (III)any other supportive services determined necessary by the local board.
 (E)Career job training servicesCareer and job training services offered concurrently or sequentially with the services provided under subparagraphs (A) through (D). Such services shall include each of the following:
 (i)Services provided to program participants in a pre-employment stage of the program, which may include—
 (I)initial education and skills assessments; (II)traditional classroom training funded through individual training accounts under section 134(c)(3)(F) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(F));
 (III)employability skills such as punctuality, personal maintenance skills, and professional conduct; (IV)in-depth interviewing and evaluation to identify employment barriers and to develop individual employment plans;
 (V)career planning that includes— (aa)career pathways leading to high-demand, high-wage jobs; and
 (bb)job coaching, job matching, and job placement services; (VI)payments and fees for employment and training-related applications, tests, and certifications; and
 (VII)any other appropriate training service described in section 134(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)).
 (ii)Services provided to program participants during their first 6 months of employment to ensure job retention, which may include—
 (I)case management and support services, including a continuation of the services described in clause (i);
 (II)a continuation of skills training, and career and technical education, described in clause (i) that are conducted in collaboration with the employers of such participants;
 (III)mentorship services and job retention support for such participants; or (IV)targeted training for managers, workers working with such participants (such as mentors), and human resource representatives in the business in which such participants are employed.
 (iii)Services to ensure program participants maintain employment for at least 12 months. (2)Engaging employersEach local board receiving a grant under this section shall, through the partnership under subsection (c)(1), engage with employers to—
 (A)learn about the skill and hiring requirements of employers; (B)learn about the support needed by employers to hire and retain program participants, and other individuals with a substance use disorder, and the support needed by such employers to obtain their commitment to testing creative solutions to employing such participants and individuals;
 (C)connect employers and workers to on-the-job or customized training programs to help facilitate program participant employment;
 (D)connect employers with an education provider, or a provider of career and technical education under the Carl D. Perkins and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), to develop classroom instruction to complement on-the-job learning for such participants and individuals;
 (E)help employers develop the curriculum design of a work-based learning program for such participants and individuals; or
 (F)help employers employ such participants or individuals engaging in a work-based learning program for a transitional period before hiring the participant or individual for full-time employment of not less than 30 hours a week.
 (3)Proven and promising practicesA local board receiving a grant under this section shall, in carrying out a Jobs Plus Recovery program, lead efforts in the local area to identify and promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs of employers and program participants.
 (4)LimitationsA local board receiving a grant under this section may not use— (A)more than 5 percent of the funds received under such grant for administrative costs of the partnership described in subsection (c)(1);
 (B)more than 10 percent of the funds received under such grant for the provision of outpatient treatment and recovery services described in subsection (d)(1)(C); and
 (C)more than 10 percent of the funds received under such grant for the provision of supportive services described in subsection (d)(1)(D).
					(e)Performance accountability
 (1)ReportsThe Secretary shall establish quarterly reporting requirements for recipients of grants under this section that, to the extent practicable, are based on the performance accountability system under section 116 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141), including the indicators described in subsection (c)(1)(A), and requirements for local area performance reports under subsection (d), of such section.
				(2)Evaluations
 (A)Authority to enter into agreementsThe Secretary shall ensure that an independent evaluation is conducted on each Jobs Plus Recovery program to determine the impact of the program on employment of individuals with substance use disorders. The Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the local board carrying out the program to pay for all or part of such evaluation.
 (B)Methodologies to be usedThe independent evaluation required under this paragraph shall use experimental designs using random assignment or, when random assignment is not feasible, other reliable, evidence-based research methodologies that allow for the strongest possible causal inferences.
 (f)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary. 3.Amendment to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ActSection 3(24) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102(24)) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subparagraph (N) as subparagraph (O); and (2)by inserting after subparagraph (M) the following:

 (N)Individuals with a substance use disorder (within the meaning of such term in title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa et seq.)..


116 HR 3333 IH: Community Post Office Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-06-19
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3333IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 19, 2019Mr. Collins of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo amend title 39, United States Code, to require the United States Postal Service to receive
			 approval from local governments before relocating any post office, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Community Post Office Act. 2.Section (a)In generalSection 404 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (f)In addition to the requirements of subsection (d), before relocating any post office, the Postal Service—
 (1)shall provide a period of not less than 30 days for comment from the governments of the town and county, or if there are no such governments, the government of the State, in which the post office is located;
 (2)provide to such governments a list, not to be made available to the public, of each proposed relocation site; and
 (3)may not relocate such post office without receiving prior written approval from such governments with respect to such relocation and the site proposed for such relocation..
 (b)ApplicationThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any post office proposed for relocation on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


113 SRES 442 IS: Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
U.S. Senate
2014-05-13
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		III
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 442
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 13, 2014
			Ms. Landrieu (for herself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Levin, Mr. Johanns, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Casey, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Wyden, and Mrs. Hagan) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of
			 children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement
			 policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

			Whereas National Foster Care Month was established more than 20 years ago to—

				(1)
				bring foster care issues to the forefront;

				(2)
				highlight the importance of permanency for every child; and

				(3)
				recognize the essential role that foster parents, social workers, and advocates have in the lives
			 of children in foster care throughout the United States;

			Whereas all children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent home;

			Whereas the primary goal of the foster care system is to ensure the safety and well-being of
			 children while working to provide a safe, loving, and permanent home for
			 each child;

			Whereas there are approximately 400,000 children living in foster care;

			Whereas there were approximately 252,000 youth that entered the foster care system in 2012, while
			 nearly 102,000 youth were eligible and awaiting adoption at the end of
			 2012;

			Whereas foster care is intended to be a temporary placement, but children remain in the foster care
			 system for an average of 2 years;

			Whereas ethnic minority children are more likely to stay in the foster care system for
			 longer periods of time and are less likely to be reunited with their
			 biological families;

			Whereas foster parents are the front-line caregivers for children who cannot safely remain with
			 their biological parents and provide physical care, emotional support,
			 education advocacy, and are the largest single source of families
			 providing permanent homes for children leaving foster care to adoption;

			Whereas children in foster care who are placed with relatives, compared to children placed with
			 nonrelatives, have more stability, including fewer changes in placements,
			 have more positive perceptions of their placements, are more likely to be
			 placed with their siblings, and demonstrate fewer behavioral problems;

			Whereas some relative caregivers receive less financial assistance and support services than do
			 foster caregivers;

			Whereas recent studies show children in foster care are prescribed psychotropic medication at rates
			 up to 11 times higher than other children on Medicaid and in amounts that
			 exceed the Food and Drug Administration’s guidelines;

			Whereas youth in foster care are much more likely to face educational instability with 34 percent
			 of foster youth ages 17 to 18 experiencing at least 7 changes while in
			 care;

			Whereas youth in foster care are often cut off from other youth and face hurdles in participating
			 in activities common to their peers, such as sports or
			 extracurricular activities;

			Whereas youth in foster care are more susceptible to being trafficked, and more needs to be done to
			 prevent, identify, and intervene when a child becomes a victim of the
			 crime;

			Whereas an increased emphasis on prevention and reunification services is necessary to reduce the
			 number of children that are forced to remain in the foster care system;

			Whereas more than 23,400 youth age out of foster care annually without a legal permanent
			 connection to an adult or family;

			Whereas children who age out of foster care lack the security or support of a biological or
			 adoptive family and frequently struggle to secure affordable housing,
			 obtain health insurance, pursue higher education, and acquire adequate
			 employment;

			Whereas nearly half of children in foster care for five or more years experience 7 or more
			 different foster care placements, which often leads to disruption of
			 routines and the need to change schools and move away from siblings,
			 extended families, and familiar surroundings;

			Whereas children entering foster care often confront the widespread misperception that children in
			 foster care are disruptive, unruly, and dangerous, even though placement
			 in foster care is based on the actions of a parent or guardian, not the
			 child;

			Whereas States, localities, and communities should be encouraged to invest resources in
			 preventative and reunification services and post-permanency programs to
			 ensure that more children in foster care are provided with safe, loving,
			 and permanent placements;

			Whereas Federal legislation over the past three decades, including the Adoption Assistance and
			 Child Welfare Act of 1980 (Public Law 96–272), the Adoption and Safe
			 Families Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–89), the Fostering Connections to
			 Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–351), the
			 Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (Public Law
			 112–34), and the Uninterrupted Scholars Act (Public Law 112–278) provided
			 new investments and services to improve the outcomes of children in the
			 foster care system;

			Whereas the Children's Bureau of the Department of Health and Human Services has designated May as
			 National Foster Care Month under the theme to help build blocks toward permanent families for foster youth;

			Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Foster Care Month to provide an
			 opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments of the child-welfare
			 workforce, foster parents, advocacy community, and mentors for their
			 dedication, accomplishments, and positive impact they have on the lives of
			 children; and

			Whereas much remains to be done to ensure that all children have a safe, loving, nurturing, and
			 permanent family, regardless of age or special needs: Now, therefore, be
			 it

			That the Senate—

				(1)
				recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges
			 that children face in the foster care system;

				(2)
				encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care
			 system and maximize the number children exiting foster care to the
			 protection of
			 safe, loving, and permanent families;

				(3)
				supports the designation of National Foster Care Month;

				(4)
				acknowledges the unique needs of children in the foster care system;

				(5)
				recognizes foster youth throughout the United States for their ongoing tenacity, courage, and
			 resilience while facing life challenges;

				(6)
				acknowledges the exceptional alumni of the foster care system who serve as advocates and role
			 models for youth who remain in care;

				(7)
				honors the commitment and dedication of the individuals who work tirelessly to provide assistance
			 and services to children in the foster care system; and

				(8)
				reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all children in the foster care
			 system through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42
			 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and other programs designed to—

					(A)
					support vulnerable families;

					(B)
					invest in prevention and reunification services;

					(C)
					promote guardianship, adoption, and other permanent placement opportunities in cases where
			 reunification is not in the best interests of the child;

					(D)
					adequately serve those children brought into the foster care system; and

					(E)
					facilitate the successful transition into adulthood for children that age out of the foster care
			 system.


116 HR 8461 IH: To amend the Arms Export Control Act relating to export licenses for firearm silencers.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-09-30
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8461IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 30, 2020Mr. Panetta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo amend the Arms Export Control Act relating to export licenses for firearm silencers.1.Requirements relating to export licenses for firearm silencersSection 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778) is amended by adding at the end the following:(l)Requirements relating to export licenses for firearm silencers(1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may approve or otherwise issue a license for the export of firearm silencers only if the recipient end-user of the firearm silencers is the government of a foreign country or any person acting on behalf of such government.(2)Firearm silencer definedIn this subsection, the term firearm silencer has the meaning given that term in section 921(a)(24) of title 18, United States Code. .


114 HRES 493 IH: Recognizing Connecticut’s Submarine Century, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Naval Submarine Base New London, and Connecticut’s historic role in supporting the undersea capabilities of the United States.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-10-26
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		IV
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 493
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			October 26, 2015
			Mr. Courtney (for himself, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Himes, and Ms. Esty) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing Connecticut’s Submarine Century, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Naval
			 Submarine Base New London, and Connecticut’s historic role in supporting
			 the undersea capabilities of the United States.

 Whereas, on March 2, 1867, Congress enacted a naval appropriations Act that authorized the Secretary of the Navy to receive and accept a deed of gift, when offered by the State of Connecticut, of a tract of land with not less than one mile of shore front on the Thames River near New London, Connecticut, to be held by the United States for naval purposes;
 Whereas the people of Connecticut and the towns and cities in the southeastern region of Connecticut subsequently donated land and provided funding to establish a military installation to fulfil the Nation’s need for a naval facility on the Atlantic coast;
 Whereas, on April 11, 1868, the Navy accepted the deed of gift of land from Connecticut to establish a naval yard and storage depot along the eastern shore of the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut;
 Whereas between 1868 and 1912, the New London Navy Yard supported a diverse range of missions, including berthing inactive Civil War era ironclad warships and serving as a coaling station for refueling naval ships traveling in New England waters;
 Whereas Congress rejected the Navy’s proposal to close New London Navy Yard in 1912, following an impassioned effort by Congressman Edwin W. Higgins, who stated that this action proposed is not only unjust but unreasonable and unsound as a military proposition;
 Whereas the outbreak of World War I and the enemy use of submarines to sink allied military and civilian ships in the Atlantic sparked a new focus on developing submarine capabilities in the United States;
 Whereas October 18, 1915, marked the arrival at the New London Navy Yard of the submarines G–1, G–2, and G–4 under the care of the tender USS OZARK, soon followed by the arrival of submarines E–1, D–1, and D–3 under the care of the tender USS TONOPAH, and on November 1, 1915, the arrival of the first ship built as a submarine tender, the USS FULTON (AS–1);
 Whereas, on June 21, 1916, Commander Yeates Stirling assumed the command of the newly designated Naval Submarine Base New London, the New London Submarine Flotilla, and the Submarine School;
 Whereas in the 100 years since the arrival of the first submarines to the base, Naval Submarine Base New London has grown to occupy more than 680 acres along the east side of the Thames River, with more than 160 major facilities, 15 nuclear submarines, and more than 70 tenant commands and activities, including the Submarine Learning Center, Naval Submarine School, the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory, the Naval Undersea Medical Institute, and the newly established Undersea Warfare Development Center;
 Whereas in addition to being the site of the first submarine base in the United States, Connecticut was home to the foremost submarine manufacturers of the time, the Lake Torpedo Boat Company in Bridgeport and the Electric Boat Company in Groton, which later became General Dynamics Electric Boat;
 Whereas General Dynamics Electric Boat, its talented workforce, and its Connecticut-based and nationwide network of suppliers have delivered more than 200 submarines from its current location in Groton, Connecticut, including the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571), and nearly half of the nuclear submarines ever built by the United States;
 Whereas the Submarine Force Library and Museum, located adjacent to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy and today serves as the primary repository for artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to the bold and courageous history of the Submarine Force and highlights as its core exhibit the historic ship NAUTILUS following her retirement from service;
 Whereas reflecting the close ties between Connecticut and the Navy that began with the gift of land that established the base, the State of Connecticut has set aside $40 million in funding for critical infrastructure investments to support the mission of the base, including construction of a new dive locker building, expansion of the Submarine Learning Center, and modernization of energy infrastructure;
 Whereas, on September 29, 2015, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy designated October 2015 through October 2016 as Connecticut's Submarine Century, a year-long observance that celebrates 100 years of submarine activity in Connecticut, including the Town of Groton's distinction as the Submarine Capital of the World, to coincide with the centennial anniversary of the establishment of Naval Submarine Base New London and the Naval Submarine School;
 Whereas Naval Submarine Base New London still proudly proclaims its motto of The First and Finest; and
 Whereas Congressman Higgins’ statement before Congress in 1912 that Connecticut stands ready, as she always has, to bear her part of the burdens of the national defense remains true today: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)commends the longstanding dedication and contribution to the Navy and submarine force by the people of Connecticut, both through the initial deed of gift that established what would become Naval Submarine Base New London and through their ongoing commitment to support the mission of the base and the Navy personnel assigned to it;
 (2)honors the submariners who have trained and served at Naval Submarine Base New London throughout its history in support of the Nation’s security and undersea superiority;
 (3)recognizes the contribution of the industry and workforce of Connecticut in designing, building, and sustaining the Navy’s submarine fleet; and
 (4)encourages the recognition of Connecticut’s Submarine Century by Congress, the Navy, and the American people by honoring the contribution of the people of Connecticut to the defense of the United States and the important role of the submarine force in safeguarding the security of the United States for more than a century.


116 HR 2177 IH: Faith in Health Savings Accounts Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-04-09
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2177IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 9, 2019Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Mooney of West Virginia, Mr. Smucker, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Walker, Mr. Palmer, Mr. King of Iowa, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Babin, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Lamborn, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Massie, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington, and Mr. Smith of Nebraska) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Faith in Health Savings Accounts Act of 2019. 2.Members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (a)In generalSection 223 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(i)Application to health care sharing ministriesFor purposes of this section, membership in a health care sharing ministry (as defined in section 5000A(d)(2)(B)(ii)) shall be treated as coverage under a high deductible health plan.. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.


113 S1582 IS: Improved Compensation for Hearing Loss Act of 2013
U.S. Senate
2013-10-28
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II113th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1582IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 28, 2013Mr. Sanders introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit reports on the provision of services by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with hearing loss and other auditory system injuries and the measures that can be taken jointly by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense with respect to hearing loss and other auditory system injuries, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
		  Improved Compensation for Hearing Loss Act of 2013.2.Report on practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs to adequately provide services to veterans with hearing loss(a)In generalNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the actions taken by the Secretary to implement the findings and recommendations included in the 2006 report by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies entitled  Noise and Military Service: Implications for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus that was prepared pursuant to section 104 of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–330; 116 Stat. 2822).(b)Effect of Duty Military Occupational Specialty Noise Exposure Listing on receipt of benefits by veterans(1)In generalThe Secretary shall include in the report required by subsection (a) an evaluation of the extent to which veterans who had a military occupational specialty during service as a member of the Armed Forces that is not included on the Duty Military Occupational Specialty Noise Exposure Listing (in this subsection referred to as the MOS List) are precluded from receiving benefits related to hearing loss from the Department of Veterans Affairs.(2)DataThe Secretary shall include in the evaluation required by paragraph (1) the following:(A)With respect to veterans who had a military occupational specialty included on the MOS List—(i)the number of claims for benefits related to hearing loss from the Department of Veterans Affairs  that were granted; and(ii)the number of claims for benefits related to hearing loss from the Department that were denied.(B)With respect to veterans who had a military occupational specialty not included on the MOS List—(i)the number of claims for benefits related to hearing loss from the Department that were granted;(ii)the number of claims for benefits related to hearing loss from the Department that were denied;(iii)of the number of denied claims under clause (ii), the number of those claims that were appealed; and(iv)of the number of appealed claims under clause (iii), the number of those appealed claims that were successfully appealed.(c)Additional mattersThe Secretary shall include in the report required by subsection (a) the following:(1)In the case of a veteran with unilateral hearing loss, an explanation of the scientific basis for the practice of the Department of determining a  disability rating level with respect to hearing based on an examination of that veteran's healthy ear instead of the injured ear.(2)An analysis of the reduction in earning capacity for veterans as a result of unilateral hearing loss, with a focus on the ability of those veterans—(A)to detect the direction of sound; and(B)to understand speech.(3)An explanation of the rationale for the practice of the Department of not issuing a compensable rating for hearing loss at certain levels that are severe enough to require the use of  hearing aids.(4)A survey of the audiologists that conduct compensation and pension examinations for the Department to assess the implementation of the most recent edition of the best practices manual for hearing loss and tinnitus examinations that includes the following:(A)A description of the training received by those audiologists compared to the methods described in the most recent edition of the best practices manual for hearing loss and tinnitus examinations.(B)An assessment of how those audiologists have complied with that training.(C)Whether those audiologists are using a range of tones up to 8000 hertz to test the hearing of veterans.3.Report on joint programs  of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense with respect to hearing loss of members of the Armed Forces and veteransNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, submit to Congress a report that identifies the following:(1)Goals for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of hearing loss by the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Hearing Center of Excellence of the Department of Defense.(2)Resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs that could be made available to assist the Department of Defense in conducting audiometric tests and tinnitus screenings for members of the Armed Forces.(3)Barriers to information  being added to the Hearing Loss and Auditory System Injury Registry required under section 721(c)(1) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4506).(4)Recommendations for any legislative or administrative actions necessary with respect to the Hearing Loss and Auditory System Injury Registry—(A)to assist in achieving the goals specified in paragraph (1);(B)to improve the adjudication of claims for benefits with respect to hearing loss; and(C)to further the research objectives of the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Hearing Center of Excellence of the Department of Defense.


		III
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. CON. RES. 186
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			September 30, 2009
			Received

		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
		Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle
		  Cell Disease Awareness Month.

		Whereas
			 Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that is a major health
			 problem in the United States and worldwide;
		Whereas
			 Sickle Cell Disease causes the rapid destruction of sickle cells, which results
			 in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones,
			 strokes, and restricted blood flow, damaging tissue in the liver, spleen, and
			 kidneys, and death;
		Whereas
			 Sickle Cell Disease causes episodes of considerable pain in one’s arms, legs,
			 chest, and abdomen;
		Whereas
			 Sickle Cell Disease affects an estimated 70,000 to 100,000 Americans;
		Whereas
			 approximately 1,000 babies are born with Sickle Cell Disease each year in the
			 United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 500 newborn
			 African-American infants, 1 in 1,000 newborn Hispanic-Americans, and is found
			 in persons of Greek, Italian, East Indian, Saudi Arabian, Asian, Syrian,
			 Turkish, Cypriot, Sicilian, and Caucasian origin;
		Whereas
			 more than 2,000,000 Americans have the sickle cell trait, and 1 in 12
			 African-Americans carry the trait;
		Whereas
			 there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child born to parents who both have the sickle
			 cell trait will have the disease;
		Whereas
			 the life expectancy of a person with Sickle Cell Disease is severely limited,
			 with an average life span for an adult being 45 years;
		Whereas, though researchers have yet to
			 identify a cure for this painful disease, advances in treating the associated
			 complications have occurred;
		Whereas
			 researchers are hopeful that in less than two decades, Sickle Cell Disease may
			 join the ranks of chronic illnesses that, when properly treated, do not
			 interfere with the activity, growth, or mental development of affected
			 children;
		Whereas
			 Congress recognizes the importance of researching, preventing, and treating
			 Sickle Cell Disease by authorizing treatment centers to provide medical
			 intervention, education, and other services and by permitting the Medicaid
			 program to cover some primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for
			 children and adults with Sickle Cell Disease;
		Whereas
			 the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. remains the preeminent
			 advocacy organization that serves the sickle cell community by focusing its
			 efforts on public policy, research funding, patient services, public awareness,
			 and education related to developing effective treatments and a cure for Sickle
			 Cell Disease; and
		Whereas
			 the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. has requested that the
			 Congress designate September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to
			 educate communities across the Nation about sickle cell and the need for
			 research funding, early detection methods, effective treatments, and prevention
			 programs: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Congress supports the goals and
			 ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

			Passed the House of
			 Representatives September 29, 2009.
			Lorraine C. Miller,
			Clerk.


110 HR 52 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the cap on the cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-01-04
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I
110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 52
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 4, 2007
Mrs. Christensen 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 repeal the cap on the cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

1.Repeal of cap on cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
(a)In generalSection 7652 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to limitation on cover over of tax on distilled spirits) is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively.
(b)Conforming amendmentSection 7652(f) of such Code (as so redesignated) is amended by striking subsection (f) of this section in paragraph (1)(B) and inserting section 5001(a)(1).
(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2007.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5798
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 20, 2010
			Mr. Salazar (for
			 himself, Mr. Polis of Colorado,
			 Mr. Perlmutter,
			 Ms. DeGette,
			 Ms. Markey of Colorado,
			 Mr. Lamborn, and
			 Mr. Coffman of Colorado) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Veterans’
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To name the Department of Veterans Affairs telehealth
		  clinic in Craig, Colorado, as the Major William Edward Adams Department
		  of Veterans Affairs Clinic.

		1.Name of Department of
			 Veterans Affairs telehealth clinic, Craig, ColoradoThe Department of Veterans Affairs
			 telehealth clinic in Craig, Colorado, shall after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act be known and designated as the Major William Edward Adams
			 Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. Any reference to such clinic in
			 any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States
			 shall be considered to be a reference to the Major William Edward Adams
			 Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.