113 HR 5630 IH: Inspector General Vacancy Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-09-18
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5630
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 18, 2014
			Mr. Murphy of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rice of South Carolina, Ms. Kuster, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Jolly, Mr. Mulvaney, Ms. Sinema, and Mr. Peters of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

		A BILL
		To amend the Inspector General Act of 1976 to fill Inspector General vacancies, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Inspector General Vacancy Act of 2014.
		2.AmendmentSection 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new subsection:

				(h)Nomination of Inspector General To fill a vacancyIf the President does not nominate an Inspector General pursuant to subsection (a) within 180 days
			 after a vacancy for the Inspector General, the individual serving as
			 interim Inspector General shall be deemed to be appointed under such
			 subsection, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
				.


113 HR 5479 IH: To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require public disclosure of the method used to calculate consumer credit scores and inclusion of debt settlement agreements in consumer reports.
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-09-16
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5479
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 16, 2014
			Mr. Bentivolio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

		A BILL
		To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require public disclosure of the method used to calculate
			 consumer credit scores and inclusion of debt settlement agreements in
			 consumer reports.

		1.Public disclosure of method used to calculate consumer credit scoresSection 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681g) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (a)(1)—
				(A)by striking that— and all that follows through if the consumer and inserting that, if the consumer;
				(B)in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and
				(C)by striking subparagraph (B); and
				(2)by amending subsection (f)(5) to read as follows:

					(5)Public disclosure of credit score methodologyAny person who develops a tool or system for deriving a credit score shall make such tool or system
			 available to the public, including on such person’s website.
					.
			2.Requirement for furnishers of information to report debt settlementSection 623(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681s–1(a)) is amended by adding at the
			 end the following new paragraph:

				(10)Duty to provide notice of debt settlementA person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency with respect to a debt of a
			 consumer shall, if the person enters into a settlement agreement with the
			 consumer with respect to such debt, notify the consumer reporting agency
			 of such agreement within 30 days of such agreement..


116 HR 6101 IH: Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-03-05
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6101IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 5, 2020Mr. Lamb (for himself and Mr. Heck) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit Amtrak from including mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts of carriage, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act.2.No validity or enforceability of arbitration agreements for consumer and civil rights disputes(a)In generalChapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:24323.Prohibition on mandatory arbitration(a)PurposesThe purposes of this section are—(1)to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of consumer and civil rights disputes between Amtrak and customers of Amtrak; and(2)to prohibit agreements and practices that interfere with the right of customers to participate in a joint, class, or collective action related to consumer and civil rights disputes between Amtrak and customers of Amtrak.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AmtrakThe term Amtrak refers to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.(2)Civil rights disputeThe term civil rights dispute means a dispute—(A)arising from an alleged violation of—(i)the Constitution of the United States or the constitution of a State; or(ii)any Federal, State, or local law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of—(I)race, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or national origin; or(II)any legally protected status in education, employment, credit, housing, public accommodations and facilities, voting, veterans and servicemembers, health care, or a program funded or conducted by the Federal Government or a State government, including any law referred to or described in section 62(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including parts of such law not explicitly referenced in such section that relate to protecting individuals on any such basis; and(B)in which at least 1 party alleging a violation described in subparagraph (A) consists of 1 or more customers (or their authorized representative), including 1 or more individuals seeking certification as a class under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or a comparable rule or provision of State law.(3)Consumer disputeThe term consumer dispute means any dispute, including all claims related to personal injuries, between Amtrak and 1 or more customers who seek or acquire—(A)services and accommodations provided by Amtrak; or(B)carriage on Amtrak trains and equipment.(4)CustomerThe term customer means any individual, except for an employee of Amtrak and without regard to whether the individual is a minor or paid for the transportation, who seeks or acquires—(A)services and accommodations provided by Amtrak; or(B)carriage on Amtrak trains and equipment.(5)Predispute arbitration agreementThe term predispute arbitration agreement means an agreement to arbitrate a dispute that has not yet arisen at the time of the making of the agreement.(6)Predispute joint-action waiverThe term predispute joint-action waiver means an agreement, whether or not part of a predispute arbitration agreement, that would prohibit, or waive the right of, one of the parties to the agreement to participate in a joint, class, or collective action in a judicial, arbitral, administrative, or other forum, concerning a dispute that has not yet arisen at the time of the making of the agreement.(7)Rail passenger carrierThe term rail passenger carrier means a rail carrier providing—(A)interstate intercity rail passenger transportation (as such term is defined in section 24102); or(B)interstate or intrastate high-speed rail (as such term is defined in section 26105) transportation, except that such term does not include a tourist, historic, scenic, or excursion rail carrier.(c)In general(1)In generalAll predispute arbitration agreements and predispute joint-action waivers shall be invalid and unenforceable with respect to a consumer or civil rights dispute between Amtrak (in its capacity as a rail passenger carrier) and a customer of Amtrak.(2)Applicability(A)In generalA determination of whether this section applies to a particular dispute shall be made in accordance with Federal law. (B)Authority of courtThe applicability of this section to an agreement to arbitrate and the validity and enforceability of an agreement to which this section applies shall be determined by a court, rather than by an arbitrator, regardless of whether—(i)the party resisting arbitration challenges the arbitration agreement specifically or in conjunction with other terms of the contract containing such agreement; and(ii)the agreement purports to delegate such determinations to an arbitrator.(C)ExclusionNothing in this section shall apply to a predispute arbitration agreement or joint action waiver invoked in connection with any dispute subject to the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.)..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a)—(1)shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2)shall apply with respect to any dispute or claim that arises or accrues on or after such date.(c)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:24323. Prohibition on mandatory arbitration..


115 HR 4450 IH: Veterans’ STEM Education Program
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-11-16
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4450IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 16, 2017Mr. Veasey (for himself, Mr. Jones, Mr. Cook, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the
			 Post-9/11 GI Bill for veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology,
			 engineering, or math.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be referred to as the Veterans’ STEM Education Program. 2.Additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 GI Bill for veterans pursuing degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (a)Additional assistance (1)In generalChapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3316 the following new section:

						3316A.Veterans’ STEM Education Program
							(a)In general
 (1)The Secretary may pay to an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter such additional amount as the Secretary considers appropriate if—
 (A)the individual is using such assistance to pursue a program of education described in subsection (b); and
 (B)the amount of such assistance otherwise provided under this chapter does not cover the full cost of the established charges for such program of education, as determined after the application of any waiver of, or reduction in, tuition and fees and any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a)) that is provided directly to the institution offering such program of education and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees.
 (2)Amounts payable to an individual under this section are in addition to any other amounts payable to such individual under this chapter.
 (b)Covered programs of educationA program of education described in this subsection is a program of education with a focus (as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary for purposes of this section) on science, technology, engineering, or math..
 (2)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3316 the following new item:

							3316A. Veterans’ STEM Education Program..
 (b)Reports to CongressSection 3325(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;
 (2)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (3)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:

 (3)a detailed description of the activities carried out under section 3316A of this title during the academic year covered by the report and an evaluation of such activities; and.


116 HR 7190 IH: Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-11
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7190IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 11, 2020Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico (for herself and Mr. Newhouse) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a virtual health pilot program to facilitate utilization of remote patient monitoring technology to maintain or expand access to health care services for individuals in rural areas during the COVID–19 emergency period, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020. 2.Increasing rural health access during the COVID–19 public health emergency(a)DefinitionsSubsection (a) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (8), and (9), respectively;(2)by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the following new paragraph:(1)COVID–19 emergency periodThe term COVID–19 emergency period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 and ending on the date on which the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act with respect to the COVID–19 outbreak in the United States expires.; and(3)by inserting before paragraph (8), as redesignated, the following:(7)Remote patient monitoring technologyThe term remote patient monitoring technology means digital technologies used to collect medical and other forms of health data from individuals in one location and electronically transmit such data securely to health care providers in a different location for assessment, recommendations, and interventions..(b)ProgramsSubsection (b) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended—(1)by striking The Secretary shall establish, under section 301 and inserting the following:(1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish, under section 301; and(2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)Virtual health pilot programThe Secretary shall establish a virtual health pilot program to facilitate utilization of remote patient monitoring technology to maintain or expand access to health care services for individuals in rural areas during the COVID–19 emergency period..(c)GrantsSubsection (d) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3)Virtual health network pilot program grantsThe Director shall, in carrying out the virtual health pilot program referred to in subsection (b)(2), award grants to eligible entities to facilitate utilization of remote patient monitoring technology in rural areas to—(A)maintain or expand access to, and coordinate health care services for, individuals with chronic conditions;(B)improve and expand the training of health care providers using remote patient monitoring technology; and(C)minimize challenges facing health care providers and health care facilities, including rural health clinics, community health centers, community behavioral health centers, long-term care facilities, and rural hospitals, as such providers and facilities serve their communities especially during the COVID–19 emergency period..(d)Grant periodsSubsection (e) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended—(1)by striking The Director may award grants under this section and inserting the following:(1)Telehealth network and telehealth research center grantsThe Director may award grants under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d); and(2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)Virtual health network pilot program grantsThe Director shall—(A)not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020, issue a notice of the availability of funding through grants under subsection (d)(3); and(B)not later than 90 days after the date of issuance of the notice required by subparagraph (A), award all grants under subsection (d)(3)..(e)Eligible entitiesSubsection (f) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended by adding at the end the following:(4)Virtual health network pilot program grantsTo be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (d)(3), an entity shall—(A)meet the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection that apply to an entity seeking a grant under subsection (d)(1);(B)be located in a rural area; and(C)demonstrate that the entity will provide services using remote patient monitoring technology that is—(i)cellular enabled;(ii)approved, cleared, or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration; and(iii)operable using cellular standards, including 2G and 3G, that offer broad network coverage in rural areas without broadband access, as determined by the Secretary..(f)ApplicationsSubsection (g) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (8) as subparagraphs (A) through (H), respectively, and moving the margin of each such redesignated subparagraph 2 ems to the right;(2)by striking To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (d) and inserting the following:(1)Telehealth network and telehealth research center grantsTo be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (d); and(3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)Virtual health network pilot program grantsTo be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (d)(3), an eligible entity shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require and include in such application—(A)a description of the project that the eligible entity will carry out using the funds provided under the grant;(B)a description of the manner in which the project funded under the grant will meet the health care needs of rural or other populations to be served through the project, or maintain or improve access to services of, and the quality of the services received by, those populations;(C)information on the source and amount of non-Federal funds that the entity will provide for the project; and(D)evidence of intent to provide services using remote patient monitoring technology as described in subsection (f)(4)(C)..(g)PreferencesSubsection (h) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3)Virtual health network pilot program grantsIn awarding grants under subsection (d)(3), the Secretary shall give preference to any eligible entity that—(A)is able to establish a virtual health program using remote patient monitoring technology within 60 days of receipt of the award; and(B)proposes to use Federal funds made available through such a grant to establish and furnish services using remote patient monitoring technology that provides real time, continuous coaching services..(h)Use of fundsSubsection (j) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3)Virtual health network pilot program grantsThe recipient of a grant under subsection (d)(3) may use funds received through such grant for salaries, equipment, and operating or other costs for—(A)developing and delivering services using remote patient monitoring technology that enhance access to community-based health care services in rural areas;(B)developing and acquiring, through lease or purchase, computer hardware and software, audio and video equipment, computer network equipment, interactive equipment, data terminal equipment, and other equipment that furthers the objectives of the virtual health pilot program;(C)(i)providing for transmission of medical data, and maintenance of equipment; and(ii)providing for compensation (including travel expenses) of specialists, and referring health care providers, who are providing virtual health services through remote patient monitoring technology if no third-party payment is available; (D)collecting and analyzing usage statistics and data to document the cost-effectiveness of services using remote patient monitoring technology; and(E)carrying out such other activities as are consistent with achieving the objectives of the virtual health pilot program, as determined by the Secretary..(i)FundingSubsection (q) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14) is amended—(1)in the subsection heading, by striking Authorization of appropriations and inserting Funding; (2)by striking There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and inserting the following:(1)Telehealth network and telehealth research center grantsTo carry out this section with respect to grants under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d), there is authorized to be appropriated; and(3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)Virtual health network pilot program grantsTo carry out this section with respect to the virtual health pilot program under subsection (b)(2), including grants under subsection (d)(3), there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000, to remain available through the end of the COVID–19 emergency period..(j)ReportNot later than two years after awarding all grants under subsection (d)(3) of section 330I of the Public Health Service Act, as added by this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the activities and outcomes of the pilot program under subsection (b)(2) of section 330I of such Act, as added by this section.


115 HR 4481 IH: To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to make payments of awards and settlements in connection with violations of such Act which are committed by employing offices of the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-11-29
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4481IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 29, 2017Mr. Lance introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationA BILLTo amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to make
			 payments of awards and settlements in connection with violations of such
			 Act which are committed by employing offices of the House of
			 Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.

		1.Prohibiting use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for claims under Congressional
			 Accountability Act of 1995 involving employing offices of House and Senate
			(a)Prohibition
 (1)In generalSection 415 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1415) is amended— (A)in subsection (a), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsections (c) and (d); and
 (B)by adding at the end the following new subsection:  (d)No use of public funds for payments of awards and settlements involving employing offices of House or SenateNo funds of the Treasury of the United States, including the account described in subsection (a), an account of the House of Representatives or Senate, or any other account of the Federal Government, may be used for the payment of an award or settlement in connection with a violation of section 201(a)(1) by an employing office of the House of Representatives or an employing office of the Senate..
 (2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to settlements and awards paid on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				(b)Report on amounts previously paid
 (1)ReportNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of Compliance shall submit to Congress and make available to the public on the Office’s public website a report on all payments made with public funds prior to the date of the enactment of this Act for awards and settlements in connection with violations of section 201(a)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 by employing offices of the House of Representatives and employing offices of the Senate, and shall include in the report the following information:
 (A)The amount paid for each such award or settlement. (B)The source of the public funds used for the award or settlement, without regard to whether the funds were paid from the account described in section 415(a) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 1415(a)), an account of the House of Representatives or Senate, or any other account of the Federal Government.
 (C)The identification of the employing office involved and any individual who committed the violation involved.
 (2)Protection of identity of individuals receiving awards and settlementsIn preparing and submitting the report required under this subsection, the Office of Compliance shall ensure that the identity of any individual who received an award or settlement, or who made an allegation of a violation against an employing office, is not disclosed.


115 HRES 1020 RH: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-07-24
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		IV
		House Calendar No. 175
		115th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 1020
		[Report No. 115–873]
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 24, 2018
			Mr. Sessions, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
			 printed

		RESOLUTION
		Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain
			 resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for
			 consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

 That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 27, 2018, relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for the Department of Defense.
 2.It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of July 26, 2018, or July 27, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for the Department of Defense.
 3.The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

	July 24, 2018Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
			 printed


114 HR 1489 IH: International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-19
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1489
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 19, 2015
			Mr. Crowley (for himself and Mr. Fortenberry) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

		A BILL
		To seek the establishment of and contributions to an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian
			 Peace.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2015. 2.Findings and purposes (a)FindingsCongress finds the following:
 (1)Peaceful co-existence in the Middle East between Israelis and Palestinians, and between Muslims, Christians, Jews, and those of all backgrounds is in the interests of the United States, Israel, the Palestinian people, and the world.
 (2)While the United States and its international allies continue to support diplomatic and political negotiations between the representatives of the parties to the conflict as well as others, in the long run such efforts require broad popular support among people in order to succeed. In order to achieve lasting peace in the region, the people who live there must, over time, sustain any potential high-level agreements.
 (3)Through many independent individual and nongovernmental activities, tens of thousands of people of different backgrounds are already working together to build better relations between people, through people-to-people coexistence and trust-building measures, activities, and other cooperative efforts.
 (4)By working cooperatively on shared goals and addressing mutual understanding, participants in such activities, including youth, can come to reject violence and understand the promise of peaceful coexistence.
 (5)Through support for people-to-people exchanges in the region and joint economic initiatives, millions of ordinary citizens affected by this conflict can assist in building support for lasting peace.
 (6)Working together, the United States, countries around the world, and the private sector can help sustain support for peace with the establishment and funding of an independent International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (referred to in this Act as the International Fund), to promote and support contact, cooperation, dialogue, shared community building, peaceful coexistence, joint economic development, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.
 (7)United States and international support for grassroots people-to-people efforts can help serve as an antidote to false propaganda by terrorist groups.
 (8)The International Fund shall serve as a coordinating body offering expertise and support, adhering to best practices for governance, transparency, and accountability. The International Fund will be an ongoing presence and catalyst for rejecting violence and building broad public support for sustaining peace in the region. The International Fund is not intended to be a political forum, but a grant-making body to facilitate enduring people-to-people relationships.
 (b)PurposesThe purposes of this Act are as follows: (1)To urge the President to make every effort, in conjunction with the Government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, regional governments, and the international community to establish a non-political, mutually acceptable International Fund to promote and support contact, cooperation, dialogue, shared community building, peaceful coexistence, joint economic development, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.
 (2)To provide for United States contributions to consist of amounts made available to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. (relating to the Economic Support Fund)) for payment to the International Fund to carry out the activities described in paragraph (1).
 3.Establishment of International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceCongress urges the President to make every effort, in conjunction with the Government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and the international community, to establish an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace to carry out the purposes described in section 2(b).
		4.United States contributions to the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
 (a)In generalOf the amounts made available for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. (relating to the Economic Support Fund)), $50,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for United States contributions to the International Fund.
 (b)Additional authoritiesAmounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection (a)— (1)are in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for such purposes; and
 (2)are authorized to remain available until expended. 5.Conditions and understandings relating to International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (a)Support and promotion of purposesUnited States contributions to the International Fund provided for in section 4 may be used only to support and promote the purposes described in section 2(b).
 (b)Additional restrictionsThe restrictions described in section 531(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346(e)) shall apply to United States contributions to the International Fund provided for in section 4 to the same extent and in the same manner as such restrictions apply to amounts made available to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
 (c)United States representation on board of International FundThe United States shall provide two representatives to the Advisory Board of the International Fund with specialized expertise in promoting contact, cooperation, dialogue, shared community building, peaceful coexistence, joint economic development, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. The United States representatives on the Advisory Board of the International Fund shall be from different political parties, and in making appointments, members of different political parties shall be appointed alternately as nearly as may be practicable.
			6.Annual report
 (a)In generalAt the end of each fiscal year in which the United States Government makes any contribution to the International Fund in accordance with this Act, the President shall transmit to Congress a written report on the extent to which the International Fund and United States contributions to the International Fund have contributed to promoting and supporting contact, cooperation, dialogue, shared community building, peaceful coexistence, joint economic development, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.
 (b)Matters To Be includedThe reports required under subsection (a) shall also include the following: (1)Information on contributions pledged to, contributions (including donations from the private sector) received by, and projects funded by the International Fund, and the mechanisms established for transparency and accountability in the grant-making process.
 (2)A description of the International Fund’s operations, activities, budget, receipts, and expenditures for the preceding 12-month period, including an audited report of the International Fund’s finances, including statements of financial position, operations, and cash flows, in accordance with the United States generally accepted government auditing standards as prescribed by the Comptroller General.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1328
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 1, 2011
			Mr. Hinchey (for
			 himself, Ms. Chu,
			 Mr. Grijalva,
			 Mr. Jackson of Illinois,
			 Mr. Paul, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr.
			 Van Hollen, and Ms.
			 Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on
			 Ways and Means and
			 Oversight and Government
			 Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
			 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
			 jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
		  provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under part B of the
		  Medicare Program, and to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for
		  coverage of such services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits
		  Program.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of
			 2011.
		2.Coverage of
			 acupuncturist services under Medicare
			(a)In
			 generalSection 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is
			 amended—
				(1)by striking
			 and at the end of subparagraph (EE);
				(2)by inserting
			 and at the end of subparagraph (FF); and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following new subparagraph:

						(GG)qualified acupuncturist services (as
				defined in subsection
				(iii));
						.
				(b)Services
			 describedSection 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended
			 by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(iii)Qualified acupuncturist services(1)The term qualified
				acupuncturist services means such services furnished by a qualified
				acupuncturist (as defined in paragraph (2)) and such services and supplies
				furnished as an incident to services furnished by the qualified acupuncturist
				which the qualified acupuncturist is legally authorized to perform under State
				law (or the State regulatory mechanism provided by State law).
						(2)The term qualified
				acupuncturist means an individual who has been certified, licensed, or
				registered as an acupuncturist by a State (or the State regulatory mechanism
				provided by State
				law).
						.
			(c)Payment
			 rules
				(1)Determination of
			 amount of paymentSection 1833(a)(1) of the
			 Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
			 1395l(a)(1)) is amended—
					(A)by striking
			 and before (Z); and
					(B)by inserting
			 before the semicolon at the end the following: , and (AA) with respect
			 to qualified acupuncturist services described in section 1861(s)(2)(GG)), the
			 amounts paid shall be the amount determined by a fee schedule established by
			 the Secretary for purposes of this clause (but in no event shall such amount
			 exceed the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 for the same service
			 performed by a physician);.
					(2)Separate payment
			 for services of institutional providersSection 1833(a)(2)(B) of
			 such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(2)(B)) is amended, in clauses (i) and (ii), by
			 inserting and in the case of qualified acupuncturist services furnished
			 at any time after 1999, each place it appears.
				(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section apply to services
			 furnished on or after January 1, 2012.
			3.Coverage of
			 acupuncturist services under Federal employees health benefit plans
			(a)In
			 generalSection 8902(k)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is
			 amended by inserting acupuncturist, after nurse
			 midwife, each place it appears.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to
			 services provided on or after January 1, 2012.


110 HR 534 IH: Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-01-17
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I
110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 534
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 17, 2007
Mr. Lynch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To provide for the security and safety of rail and rail transit transportation systems, and for other purposes.

1.Short title; table of contents
(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007.
(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Rail transportation security risk assessment.
Sec. 3. Federal Rail Security Managers.
Sec. 4. Study of foreign rail transport security programs.
Sec. 5. Fire and life-safety improvements.
Sec. 6. Security assistance grants.
Sec. 7. Rail security research and development.
Sec. 8. Whistleblower protections for rail employees.
Sec. 9. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 10. Rail worker emergency training.
2.Rail transportation security risk assessment
(a)In General
(1)Vulnerability assessmentThe Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall complete a vulnerability assessment of freight and passenger rail transportation (encompassing railroad carriers, as that term is defined in section 20102(2) of title 49, United States Code). The assessment shall include—
(A)identification and evaluation of critical assets and infrastructures;
(B)identification of threats to those assets and infrastructures;
(C)identification of vulnerabilities that are specific to the transportation of hazardous materials via railroad; and
(D)identification of security weaknesses in passenger and cargo security, transportation infrastructure, protection systems, procedural policies, communications systems, employee training, emergency response planning, and any other area identified by the assessment.
(2)Existing private and public sector effortsThe assessment shall take into account actions taken or planned by both public and private entities to address identified security issues and assess the effective integration of such actions.
(3)RecommendationsBased on the assessment conducted under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall develop prioritized recommendations for improving rail security, including any recommendations the Under Secretary has for—
(A)improving the security of rail tunnels, rail bridges, rail switching areas, other rail infrastructure and facilities, information systems, and other areas identified by the Under Secretary as posing significant rail-related risks to public safety and the movement of interstate commerce, taking into account the impact that any proposed security measure might have on the provision of rail service;
(B)deploying weapon detection equipment;
(C)training employees in terrorism prevention, passenger evacuation, and response activities;
(D)conducting public outreach campaigns on passenger railroads;
(E)deploying surveillance equipment; and
(F)identifying the immediate and long-term economic impact of measures that may be required to address those risks.
(4)PlansThe report required by subsection (c) shall include—
(A)a plan, developed in consultation with the freight and intercity passenger railroads, and State and local governments, for the Federal Government to provide increased security support at high or severe threat levels of alert; and
(B)a plan for coordinating rail security initiatives undertaken by the public and private sectors.
(b)ConsultationIn carrying out the assessment required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security shall consult with rail management, rail labor, owners or lessors of rail cars used to transport hazardous materials, shippers of hazardous materials, public safety officials (including those within other agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security) and other relevant parties.
(c)Report
(1)ContentsWithin 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall transmit to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure a report containing the assessment and prioritized recommendations required by subsection (a) and an estimate of the cost to implement such recommendations.
(2)FormatThe Under Secretary may submit the report in both classified and redacted formats if the Under Secretary determines that such action is appropriate or necessary.
(d)AllocationsThe assessment required by subsection (a) shall be used as the basis for allocating grant funds under section 6, unless the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that an adjustment is necessary to respond to an urgent threat or other significant factors.
(e)2-Year updatesThe Under Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall update the assessment and recommendations every 2 years and transmit a report, which may be submitted in both classified and redacted formats, to the Committees named in subsection (c)(1), containing the updated assessment and recommendations.
(f)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 for the purpose of carrying out this section.
3.Federal Rail Security Managers
(a)Establishment, designation, and stationingThe Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security shall establish the position of Federal Rail Security Manager within each of at least 8 regional areas, as divided on a geographical basis. The Under Secretary shall designate individuals as Managers for, and station those Managers within, those regions.
(b)Duties and powersThe Manager within each region shall—
(1)receive intelligence information related to rail and mass transit security;
(2)ensure, and assist in, the implementation of a comprehensive rail security plan for the region described in section 2(a)(4);
(3)serve as the regional coordinator of the Under Secretary’s response to terrorist incidents and threats to rail and rail assets within the region;
(4)coordinate efforts related to rail security with State and local law enforcement; and
(5)coordinate with other Managers.
4.Study of foreign rail transport security programs
(a)Requirement for studyWithin one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall complete a study of the rail passenger transportation security programs that are carried out for rail transportation systems in Japan, member nations of the European Union, and other foreign countries.
(b)PurposeThe purpose of this study shall be to identify effective rail transportation security measures that are in use in foreign rail transportation systems, including innovative measures and screening procedures determined effective.
(c)ReportThe Comptroller General shall submit a report on the results of this study to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The report shall include the Comptroller General’s assessment regarding whether it is feasible to implement within the United States any of the same or similar security measures that are determined effective under the study.
(d)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 to carry out the provisions of this section, which shall remain available until expended.
5.Fire and life-safety improvements
(a)Life-safety needsThe Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants to Amtrak for the purpose of making fire and life-safety improvements to tunnels on the Northeast Corridor in New York, New York, Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, District of Columbia, and Boston, Massachusetts.
(b)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for the purposes of carrying out subsection (a) the following amounts:
(1)For the 6 New York tunnels to provide ventilation, electrical, and fire safety technology upgrades, emergency communication and lighting systems, and emergency access and egress for passengers—
(A)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(B)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(C)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(D)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(E)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(2)For the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel and the Union tunnel, together, to provide adequate drainage, ventilation, communication, lighting, and passenger egress upgrades—
(A)$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(B)$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(C)$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(D)$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(E)$17,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(3)For the Washington, District of Columbia, Union Station tunnels to improve ventilation, communication, lighting, and passenger egress upgrades—
(A)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(B)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(C)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(D)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(E)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(4)For the Boston, Massachusetts, Back Bay tunnels to improve ventilation, communication, lighting, and passenger egress upgrades—
(A)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(B)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(C)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(D)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(E)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(c)Infrastructure upgradesThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for fiscal year 2008 $3,000,000 for the preliminary design of options for a new tunnel on a different alignment to augment the capacity of the existing Baltimore tunnels.
(d)Availability of appropriated fundsAmounts appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.
(e)Plan requiredThe Secretary may not make amounts available to Amtrak for obligation or expenditure under subsection (a)—
(1)until Amtrak has submitted to the Secretary, and the Secretary has approved, an engineering and financial plan for such projects; and
(2)unless, for each project funded pursuant to this section, the Secretary has approved a project management plan prepared by Amtrak addressing project budget, construction schedule, recipient staff organization, document control and record keeping, change order procedure, quality control and assurance, periodic status reports, and such other matter the Secretary deems appropriate;
(f)Financial contribution from other tunnel usersThe Secretary shall, taking into account the need for timely completion of all life-safety portions of the tunnel projects described in subsection (a)—
(1)consider the extent to which rail carriers other than Amtrak use the tunnels;
(2)consider the feasibility of seeking a financial contribution from those other rail carriers toward the costs of the projects; and
(3)seek financial contributions or commitments from such other rail carriers at levels reflecting the extent of their use of the tunnels.
6.Security assistance grants
(a)Capital assistance program
(1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable capital security improvements based on the recommendations established under section 2(a)(3).
(2)Allowable use of fundsGrants awarded under paragraph (1) may be used for—
(A)tunnel protection systems;
(B)perimeter protection systems;
(C)redundant critical operations control systems;
(D)chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection systems;
(E)surveillance equipment;
(F)communications equipment;
(G)emergency response equipment;
(H)fire suppression and decontamination equipment;
(I)global positioning or automated vehicle locator type system equipment;
(J)evacuation improvements; and
(K)other capital safety improvements.
(b)Operational security assistance program
(1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable operational security improvements based on the recommendations established under section 2(a)(3).
(2)Allowable use of fundsGrants awarded under paragraph (1) may be used for—
(A)security training for transit employees, including rail operators, mechanics, customer service, maintenance employees, transit police, and security personnel;
(B)live or simulated drills;
(C)public awareness campaigns for enhanced public transit security;
(D)canine patrols for chemical, biological, or explosives detection;
(E)overtime reimbursement for enhanced security personnel during significant national and international public events; and
(F)other appropriate security improvements.
(c)Congressional notificationNot later than 3 days before any grant is awarded under this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives of the intent to award such grant.
(d)Procedures for grant awardThe Secretary shall prescribe procedures and schedules for the awarding of grants under this section, including application and qualification procedures, and a record of decision on applicant eligibility. The procedures shall include the execution of a grant agreement between the grant recipient and the Secretary. The Secretary shall issue a final rule establishing the procedures not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(e)Transit agency responsibilitiesEach public transportation agency that receives a grant under this section shall—
(1)identify a security coordinator to coordinate security improvements;
(2)develop a comprehensive plan that demonstrates the agency’s capacity for operating and maintaining the equipment purchased under this subsection;
(3)develop a comprehensive training plan that demonstrates the agency’s capacity to train all employees in emergency response and security awareness; and
(4)report annually to the Department of Homeland Security on the use of grant funds received under this section.
(f)Return of misspent grant fundsIf the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that a grantee used any portion of the grant funds received under this section for a purpose other than allowable uses specified for that grant under this section, the grantee shall return any amount so used to the Treasury of the United States.
7.Rail security research and development
(a)Establishment of research and development programThe Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Secretary of Transportation, shall carry out a research and development program for the purpose of improving freight and intercity passenger rail security, including research and development projects to—
(1)reduce the vulnerability of passenger trains, stations, infrastructure, and equipment to explosives;
(2)test new emergency response techniques and technologies;
(3)research chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection systems;
(4)research imaging technologies;
(5)research technologies for sealing rail cars; and
(6)support enhanced security for transportation of hazardous materials by rail, including—
(A)technologies to detect a breach in a tank car and transit information about the integrity of tank cars to the train crew;
(B)research to improve tank car integrity, with a focus on tank cars that carry toxic-inhalation chemicals; and
(C)techniques to transfer hazardous materials from rail cars that are damaged or otherwise represent an unreasonable risk to human life or public safety.
(b)Research and development grantsThe Under Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Transit Administration, shall award grants to public or private entities to conduct research into, and demonstration of, technologies and methods to reduce and deter terrorist threats or mitigate damages resulting from terrorist attacks against public transportation systems, as described in subsection (a).
8.Whistleblower protections for rail employees
(a)In generalNo company involved in rail transportation (encompassing railroad carriers, as that term is defined in section 20102(2) of title 49, United States Code) or any officer, employee, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of such company, may discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, hold liable, or discriminate in any way against an employee because of any lawful act done by the employee—
(1)to provide information, to cause information to be provided, or otherwise assist in any investigation or proceeding regarding conduct that the employee believes reasonably contravenes the purposes, functions, or responsibilities of this Act, when that information or assistance is provided to or the investigation is conducted by—
(A)a Federal or State regulatory or law enforcement agency;
(B)any Member of Congress or any committee of Congress; or
(C)a person with supervisory authority over the employee (or such other person working for the employer who has the authority to investigate, discover, or terminate misconduct); or
(2)to refuse to violate or assist in the violation of any rule, law, or regulation related to rail security.
(b)Enforcement action
(1)In generalA person who alleges discharge or other discrimination by any person in violation of subsection (a) may seek relief under subsection (c) by—
(A)filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or
(B)if the Secretary of Labor has not issued a final decision within 180 days of the filing of the complaint and there is no showing that such delay is due to bad faith of the claimant, bringing an action at law or equity for de novo review in the appropriate district court of the United States, which shall have jurisdiction over such action without regard to the amount in controversy.
(2)Procedure
(A)In generalAn action brought under paragraph (1)(A) shall be governed by the rules and procedures set forth in section 42121(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code.
(B)ExceptionNotification made under section 42121(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, shall be made to the person named in the complaint and to the employer.
(C)Burdens of proofAn action under paragraph (1)(B) shall be governed by the legal burdens of proof set forth in section 42121(b) of title 49, United States Code.
(D)Statute of limitationsAn action brought under paragraph (1) shall be commenced not later than 90 days after the date on which the violation occurs.
(c)Remedies
(1)In generalAn employee prevailing in any action under subsection (b)(1) shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make the employee whole.
(2)Compensatory damagesRelief for any action under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A)reinstatement with the same seniority status that the employee would have had, but for the discrimination;
(B)the amount of back pay, with interest; and
(C)the compensation for any special damages sustained as a result of the discrimination, including litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney’s fees.
(d)Rights retained by employeeNothing in this section shall be deemed to diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of any employee under any Federal or State law, or under any collective bargaining agreement.
9.Authorization of appropriations
(a)Capital security assistance programThere are authorized to be appropriated $2,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 to carry out the provisions of section 6(a), which shall remain available until expended.
(b)Operational security assistance programThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of section 6(b)—
(1)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(2)$750,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and
(3)$500,000,000 for fiscal year 2010.
(c)Rail security research and developmentThere are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 to carry out the provisions of section 7(a), and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 to carry out the provisions of section 7(b), which shall remain available until expended.
10.Rail worker emergency training
(a)Rail worker emergency training grants
(1)Rail worker emergency training grantsThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation, is authorized to make grants to railroad carriers for costs incurred in compliance with subsection (c).
(2)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security $100,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this section. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this paragraph shall remain available until expended.
(b)Rail worker emergency training program
(1)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and appropriate rail entities, shall issue detailed guidelines for a rail worker emergency training program designed to enhance rail worker training in preparation for and response to potential or actual terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
(2)Program ElementsThe guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall require such a program to include, at a minimum, elements that comprehensively address the following:
(A)Critical infrastructure and equipment security inspection.
(B)Hazardous material storage, transport, and monitoring.
(C)Evacuation procedures in the event of fire, explosion, natural disaster, and other emergencies.
(D)Unauthorized rail yard access and rail yard security.
(E)Procedure for reporting suspicious activity, critical infrastructure, rail yard, and equipment security breaches, hazardous material storage or transport safety breaches, and other security or safety breaches.
(F)Notification of law enforcement, emergency response, and other appropriate officials in the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster, hazardous material explosion, and other emergencies.
(G)Rail worker notification and training on railroad security plans, including a railroad carrier’s threat level identification system, employee notification when such levels change, employee roles and responsibilities regarding the security plan, and lines of communication and coordination in the event of an emergency.
(H)Passenger communication and coordination in the event of an emergency.
(I)Live situational training exercises regarding various emergency scenarios, including terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and hazardous material explosions.
(J)Protective equipment and device use.
(K)Locomotive cab securement.
(L)Background, skills, and fitness for duty checks for railroad contractors, subcontractors, and their employees equal to those applicable to railroad employees.
(M)Distress codes for use by train crews, bridge tenders, and others as the Secretary of Homeland Security considers appropriate.
(N)Appropriate responses to defend oneself.
(O)Any other subject the Secretary of Homeland Security considers appropriate.
(3)Railroad Carrier ProgramsNot later than 90 days after the Secretary of Homeland Security issues guidelines under paragraph (1) in final form, each railroad carrier shall develop a rail worker emergency training program in accordance with those guidelines and submit it to the Secretary of Homeland Security for approval. Not later than 60 days after receiving a railroad carrier’s program under this paragraph, the Secretary shall review the program and approve it or require the railroad carrier to make any revisions the Secretary considers necessary for the program to meet the guideline requirements.
(4)TrainingNot later than 1 year after the Secretary of Homeland Security approves the training program developed by a railroad carrier under this subsection, the railroad carrier shall complete the training of all rail workers in accordance with that program.
(5)UpdatesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall update the training guidelines issued under paragraph (1) from time to time to reflect new or different security threats, and shall require railroad carriers to revise their programs accordingly and provide additional training to their rail workers. Not later than 60 days after the Secretary of Homeland Security notifies railroad carriers to revise their programs to reflect updated guidelines issued by the Secretary under this subsection, each railroad carrier shall make all required revisions and submit their revised emergency training program to the Secretary of Homeland Security for approval. Not later than 60 days after receiving a railroad carrier’s revised program under this paragraph, the Secretary shall review the program and approve it or require the railroad carrier to make any revisions the Secretary considers necessary for the program to meet updated guideline requirements. Not later than 180 days after the Secretary approves the revised training program developed by a railroad carrier under this paragraph, the railroad carrier shall complete the training of all rail workers in accordance with the Secretary’s updated guidelines.
(c)Noncompliance The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue a letter of noncompliance to any rail carrier that has failed to comply with the obligations imposed by this section. Any such letters issued shall be transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.
(d)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section:
(1)Appropriate rail entitiesThe term appropriate rail entities means freight and passenger railroad carriers, nonprofit employee organizations representing rail workers, nonprofit employee organizations representing emergency responders, owners or lessors of rail cars used to transport hazardous materials, shippers of hazardous materials, manufacturers of rail tank cars, State Departments of Transportation, public safety officials, and other relevant parties.
(2)RailroadThe term railroad has the meaning given that term in section 20102(1) of title 49, United States Code.
(3)Railroad carrierThe term railroad carrier has the meaning given that term in section 20102(2) of title 49, United States Code.
(4)Rail workerThe term rail worker includes any employee of a railroad carrier, or of a railroad carrier contractor or subcontractor, who—
(A)inspects, tests, maintains, or repairs brakes, other mechanical systems or components, or safety appliances on railroad cars or locomotives;
(B)is engaged in the operation of any train, including an employee that performs the duties of a hostler;
(C)dispatches, reports, transmits, receives, or delivers orders pertaining to train movements via telegraph, telephone, radio, or any other electrical or mechanical device;
(D)installs, repairs, tests, or maintains signal systems;
(E)inspects, constructs, or repairs railroad track, bridges, roadway, electrical traction systems, roadway facilities, or roadway maintenance machinery; or
(F)is otherwise considered appropriate by the Secretary of Transportation.


115 HR 2103 IH: Julian Woods Yellow Ribbon Program Expansion Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-04-17
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2103IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 17, 2017Mr. Rutherford (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to include the Frye Scholarship in the Yellow Ribbon G.I.
			 Education Enhancement Program.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Julian Woods Yellow Ribbon Program Expansion Act. 2.Inclusion of Frye Scholarship recipients in Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement ProgramSection 3317(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 3311(b) and inserting paragraphs (1), (2), and (9) of section 3311(b) of this title.


110 HR 2099 IH: Protect Consumers Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-05-01
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2099
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 1, 2007
Ms. Sutton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to order a mandatory recall of any product that is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protect Consumers Act of 2007.
2.Authority to implement mandatory recall
(a)In generalIf the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that it is necessary to implement a mandatory recall of any product that is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, the Secretary shall issue an order requiring the appropriate person (including the manufacturers, importers, distributors, or retailers of the product)—
(1)to immediately cease distribution, manufacture, and sale of such product,
(2)to immediately provide for notice to individuals subject to the risks associated with the use of such product, and
(3)to implement an immediate recall of such product.The order shall provide the person subject to the order with an opportunity for an informal hearing, to be held not later than 10 days after the date of the issuance of the order, on the actions required by the order. If, after providing an opportunity for such a hearing or holding such a hearing, the Secretary determines there are inadequate grounds to support the actions required by the order, the Secretary shall vacate the order. If, after providing an opportunity for an informal hearing or holding such a hearing, the Secretary determines there are adequate grounds to support the actions required by the order, the order shall remain in effect until such a time the Secretary finds otherwise. In the case of an informal hearing, the order shall remain in effect pending a decision by the Secretary.
(b)EnforcementThe failure to comply with an order issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) for the purpose of sections 302 and 303 of such Act.
3.Study on effectiveness of recalls
(a)StudyThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with manufacturers, distributors, retailers, public health groups, consumer groups, and other affected organizations, shall conduct a study to determine new procedures for implementing voluntary and mandatory recalls and enhancing their effectiveness.
(b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report describing findings and recommendations made as a result of carrying out subsection (a).
(c)RegulationsNot later than 180 days after submitting to the Congress the report described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall issue regulations implementing the recommendations described in such report.


113 HR 3182 IH: Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-09-25
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I113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3182IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 25, 2013Mr. Peters of California (for himself, Mr. Vargas, and Mrs. Davis of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo provide grants to construct transportation and supporting infrastructure improvements at existing and new international border crossings.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act.2.Establishment of safe and secure border infrastructure grantsThe Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the governors of the border States, shall establish a grant program, which shall be administered by the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of General Services, to construct transportation and supporting infrastructure improvements at existing and new international border crossings to facilitate the safe, secure, and efficient cross-border movement of motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, cargo, and individuals, including pedestrians.3.EligibilityThe projects eligible to receive a grant under this Act shall include—(1)highway or bridge projects eligible under title 23, United States Code;(2)public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code;(3)demonstration and pilot projects related to innovative cross border systems management; and(4)passenger and freight rail transportation projects.4.ApplicationsTo be eligible to receive a grant under this Act, a State or metropolitan planning organization located in a border region shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation an application that demonstrates—(1)an established master plan for border infrastructure investments that demonstrates awareness of the relevant border stakeholder interests at the Federal, State, and regional level;(2)that receipt of the grant applied for under this Act would complete an overall financing package;(3)the ability to provide a non-Federal match of 50 percent of the total cost of the project;(4)the satisfaction of all Federal and State environmental requirements prior to the submission of the application for the grant; and(5)a plan to obligate any funds received under this Act by the end of the fiscal year following the year in which those funds are awarded.5.Primary selection criteriaIn awarding a grant under this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, shall give priority to projects that accomplish one or more of the following objectives:(1)Improve the safety and security at facilities in the United States, including ports of entry.(2)Facilitate safe, secure, and legal trade crossings of motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, cargo, and individuals, including pedestrians, to alleviate border congestion and reduce the economic effect of border wait times and delays.(3)Implement innovative technologies that enhance safety, security, or efficiency at the border.(4)Coordinate a system of projects that improve security and systems efficiencies at ports of entry.(5)Facilitate economic development strategies with respect to safety and security.(6)Implement congestion relief and air quality management strategies to improve the environment.6.Apportionment of fundsOf the amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, shall apportion such amounts as follows:(1)20 percent in the ratio that——(A)the total number of incoming commercial trucks that pass through land border ports of entry within the boundaries of an eligible State; bears to(B)the total number of incoming commercial trucks that pass through land border ports of entry within the boundaries of all eligible border States.(2)30 percent in the ratio that—(A)the total number of incoming personal motor vehicles and incoming buses that pass through land border ports of entry within the boundaries of an eligible State; bears to(B)the total number of incoming personal motor vehicles and incoming buses that pass through land border ports of entry within the boundaries of all eligible border States.(3)25 percent in the ratio that—(A)the total weight of incoming cargo by commercial trucks that pass through land border ports of entry within the boundaries of an eligible State; bears to(B)the total weight of incoming cargo by commercial trucks that pass through land border ports of entry within the boundaries of all eligible border States.(4)25 percent of the ratio that—(A)the total number of land border ports of entry within the boundaries of an eligible State; bears to(B)the total number of land border ports of entry within the boundaries of all eligible border States.7.DefinitionsIn this Act—(1)the term border region means any portion of a border State within 10 miles of an international land border with Canada or Mexico;(2)the term border State means any State that has an international land border with Canada or Mexico;(3)the term commercial truck means a commercial vehicle as defined in section 31301(4) (other than subparagraph (B)) of title 49, United States Code;(4)the term motor vehicle has the meaning such term has under Section 154(a)(2) of title 23, United States Code; and(5)the term State has the meaning such term has in section 101(a)(25) of title 23.


110 HR 968 IH: National Fund for Excellence in

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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 968
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 8, 2007
			Mr. Udall of Colorado
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Education and
			 Labor, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Natural Resources, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education
		  Assistance Act to modify provisions relating to the National Fund for
		  Excellence in American Indian Education.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 National Fund for Excellence in
			 American Indian Education Amendments Act of 2007.
		2.National Fund for
			 Excellence in American Indian EducationSection 501 of the
			 Indian Self-Determination and Education
			 Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 458bbb) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (g),
			 by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following:

					(1)In
				generalThe officers of the Foundation shall be—
						(A)a chief operating
				officer, to be appointed in accordance with paragraph (2); and
						(B)any other
				officers, to be appointed or elected in accordance with the constitution and
				bylaws of the Foundation.
						(2)Chief operating
				officer
						(A)AppointmentThe
				Board shall appoint a chief operating officer to the Foundation.
						(B)RequirementsThe
				chief operating officer of the Foundation shall—
							(i)demonstrate
				experience and knowledge in matters relating to—
								(I)education, in
				general; and
								(II)education of
				Indians, in particular; and
								(ii)serve at the
				direction of the
				Board.
							;
			(2)in subsection
			 (l)(1), by striking “Beginning with” and all that follows through subparagraph
			 (B) and inserting the following: “For each fiscal year following the first
			 fiscal year during which the Foundation is in operation, the administrative
			 costs of the Foundation shall not exceed—

					(A)for the first
				fiscal year, an amount equal to 20 percent of the sum of—
						(i)the amounts
				transferred to the Foundation under subsection (m) during the preceding fiscal
				year; and
						(ii)donations
				received from private sources during the preceding fiscal year;
						(B)for the second
				fiscal year, an amount equal to 15 percent of the sum of—
						(i)the amounts
				transferred to the Foundation under subsection (m) during the preceding fiscal
				year; and
						(ii)donations
				received from private sources during the preceding fiscal year; and
						(C)for the third
				fiscal year, and each fiscal year thereafter, an amount equal to 10 percent of
				the sum of—
						(i)the amounts
				transferred to the Foundation under subsection (m) during the preceding fiscal
				year; and
						(ii)donations
				received from private sources during the preceding fiscal
				year.
						;
				and
			(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(o)Authorization of
				appropriations
						(1)In
				generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
				section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2010.
						(2)Effect on other
				fundsFunds appropriated under paragraph (1) shall not reduce the
				amount of funds available for any other program relating to Indian
				education.
						.
			3.Administrative
			 services and supportSection
			 502 of the Indian Self-Determination and
			 Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 458bbb–1) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (a),
			 by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

					(2)may provide
				funds—
						(A)to pay the
				operating costs of the Foundation; and
						(B)to reimburse
				travel expenses of a member of the Board under section 501;
				and
						;
				and
			(2)in subsection
			 (b)—
				(A)in the subsection
			 heading, by striking Reimbursementt and inserting
			 Reimbursement; and
				(B)by inserting
			 operating and before travel expenses.


110 HRES 1213 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
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IV
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1213
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 21, 2008

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.

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 bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed two hours equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. After general debate, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


116 S34 IS: Cambodia Trade Act of 2019
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2019-01-08
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		II
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 34
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 8, 2019
			Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Coons) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To require a report on the continuing participation of Cambodia in the Generalized System of
			 Preferences.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Cambodia Trade Act of 2019.
		2.Report on the continuing participation of Cambodia in the Generalized System of Preferences
 (a)ReportNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the following:
 (1)A determination as to whether, if its status as such were reviewed, the Government of Cambodia would meet the criteria in sections 501 and 502(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461, 2462(c)) for designation as—
 (A)a beneficiary developing country; or (B)a least-developed beneficiary developing country.
 (2)A decision as to whether the application of duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences to the Government of Cambodia should be withdrawn, suspended, or limited pursuant to section 502(d) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462(d)).
 (b)FormThe report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
 (c)Appropriate committees of Congress definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1)the Committee on Finance of the Senate; and
 (2)the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.


117 S1621 IS: Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness And Resilient Enterprises Act
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1621IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 13, 2021Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. King, Ms. Collins, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Cardin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipA BILLTo reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness And Resilient Enterprises Act or the PREPARE Act.2.Pre-disaster mitigation program(a)In generalSection 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)(C)—(A)by striking during fiscal years 2000 through 2004, to establish a predisaster mitigation program and inserting to establish a pre-disaster mitigation program;(B)by inserting in accordance with paragraph (16) and before as the Administrator may; (C)by striking to enable small businesses and inserting to small business concerns to enable those concerns; and(D)by striking in support of a formal and all that follows and inserting to protect the commercial real estate, equipment, inventory, supplies, and materials of those concerns from damages related to disasters;; and(2)by inserting after paragraph (15) the following: (16)Pre-disaster mitigation program loans(A)Loan capThe aggregate amount of loans made under the pre-disaster mitigation program under paragraph (1)(C) to a borrower may not exceed $500,000.(B)OutreachIn carrying out the pre-disaster mitigation program under paragraph (1)(C), the Administrator shall—(i)establish an advertising and outreach program to help small business concerns understand the value of mitigation and that the pre-disaster mitigation program is available for that purpose; (ii)conduct outreach campaigns to small business concerns regarding the pre-disaster mitigation program, including—(I)advertising to educate those concerns on the importance of disaster mitigation; and(II)campaigns to promote participation in the program by small business concerns located in economically depressed areas;(iii)provide technical assistance to applicants, including instructions on how to participate in the pre-disaster mitigation program, assistance in preparing applications, and expertise on best practices for projects; and(iv)provide detailed information on the purposes for which funds from loans made under the pre-disaster mitigation program may be used.(C)Reservation of fundsNot more than 4 percent of the funds made available to the Administrator to carry out the pre-disaster mitigation program under paragraph (1)(C) may be reserved by the Administrator for—(i)the administrative costs of the program; and(ii)the activities described in subparagraph (B).(D)GuidanceThe Administrator shall issue guidance to ensure that borrowers purchase and maintain adequate insurance coverage over the duration of a loan obtained under the pre-disaster mitigation program under paragraph (1)(C)..(b)Authorization of appropriationsSection 20(c) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 note) is amended to read as follows:(c)Pre-Disaster mitigation programThere is authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the program established under section 7(b)(1)(C) the following amounts:(1)$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.(2)$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.(3)$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.(4)$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.(5)$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2026..(c)Program evaluationNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on the pre-disaster mitigation program under section 7(b)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(C)), as amended by this Act, including—(1)a list of the geographic areas in which recipients of loans under the program are located;(2)the types of mitigation projects that were funded;(3)the number and dollar value of the loans made under the program;(4)the estimated aggregate value resulting from the use of mitigation techniques funded by loans made under the program, including—(A)the lost productivity and expenses that were avoided; and(B)the estimated amount saved by the Federal Government;(5)the information required by paragraph (4) disaggregated by region, by State, and by industry; and(6)the estimated dollar value of loans that would have been made under section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A)) without the loans made under the program.(d)Initial reporting on pilot programNot later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives—(1)a description of and all related materials for outreach advertising campaign efforts made during the duration of the pre-disaster mitigation pilot program of the Small Business Administration;(2)information on how the Small Business Administration appropriately staffed the Office of Disaster Assistance to carry out the pilot program described in paragraph (1); and(3)the amount of the budget of the pilot program described in paragraph (1) that was used for outreach advertising campaign efforts. (e)ApplicabilityThe amendments made by this section shall apply only with respect to loans made under section 7(b)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(C)), as amended by this Act, on or after the date of enactment of this Act.3.Increase in allowable amount of physical disaster loan for mitigationSection 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A)) is amended, in the second proviso, by striking 20 per centum and inserting 30 percent.