 S2040 ENR: Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014
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One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America2d SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and
			 fourteenS. 2040IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo exchange trust and fee land to resolve land disputes created by the realignment of the Blackfoot
			 River along the boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and for
			 other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014.2.Findings; purposes(a)FindingsCongress finds that—(1)the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, a federally recognized Indian tribe with tribal headquarters at Fort
			 Hall, Idaho—(A)adopted a tribal constitution and bylaws on March 31, 1936, that were approved by the Secretary of
			 the Interior on April 30, 1936, pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25
			 U.S.C. 461 et seq.) (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act);(B)has entered into various treaties with the United States, including the Second Treaty of Fort
			 Bridger, executed on July 3, 1868; and(C)has maintained a continuous government-to-government relationship with the United States since the
			 earliest years of the Union;(2)(A)in 1867, President Andrew Johnson designated by Executive order the Fort Hall Reservation for
			 various bands of Shoshone and Bannock Indians;(B)the Reservation is located near the cities of Blackfoot and Pocatello in southeastern Idaho; and(C)article 4 of the Second Treaty of Fort Bridger secured the Reservation as a permanent home for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes;(3)(A)according to the Executive order referred to in paragraph (2)(A), the Blackfoot River, as the river
			 existed in its natural state—(i)is the northern boundary of the Reservation; and(ii)flows in a westerly direction along that northern boundary; and(B)within the Reservation, land use in the River watershed is dominated by—(i)rangeland;(ii)dry and irrigated farming; and(iii)residential development;(4)(A)in 1964, the Corps of Engineers completed a local flood protection project on the River—(i)authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 170); and(ii)sponsored by the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7;(B)the project consisted of building levees, replacing irrigation diversion structures, replacing
			 bridges, and channel realignment; and(C)the channel realignment portion of the project severed various parcels of land located contiguous
			 to the River along the boundary of the Reservation, resulting in Indian
			 land being located north of the Realigned River and non-Indian land being
			 located south of the Realigned River;(5)beginning in 1999, the Cadastral Survey Office of the Bureau of Land Management conducted surveys
			 of—(A)25 parcels of Indian land; and(B)19 parcels of non-Indian land; and(6)the enactment of this Act and separate agreements of the parties would represent a resolution of
			 the disputes described in subsection (b)(1) among—(A)the Tribes;(B)the allottees; and(C)the non-Indian landowners.(b)PurposesThe purposes of this Act are—(1)to resolve the land ownership and land use disputes resulting from realignment of the River by the
			 Corps of Engineers during calendar year 1964 pursuant to the project
			 described in subsection (a)(4)(A); and(2)to achieve a final and fair solution to resolve those disputes.3.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AllotteeThe term allottee means an heir of an original allottee of the Reservation who owns an interest in a parcel of land
			 that is—(A)held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the allottee; and(B)located north of the Realigned River within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation.(2)Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7The term Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 means the governmental subdivision in the State of Idaho, located at 75 East Judicial, Blackfoot,
			 Idaho, that—(A)is responsible for maintenance and repair of the Realigned River; and(B)represents the non-Indian landowners relating to the resolution of the disputes described in
			 section 2(b)(1) in accordance with this Act.(3)Indian landThe term Indian land means any parcel of land that is—(A)held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribes or the allottees;(B)located north of the Realigned River; and(C)identified in exhibit A of the survey of the Bureau of Land Management entitled Survey of the Blackfoot River of 2002 to 2005, which is located at—(i)the Fort Hall Indian Agency office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and(ii)the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7.(4)Non-Indian landThe term non-Indian land means any parcel of fee land that is—(A)located south of the Realigned River; and(B)identified in exhibit B, which is located at the areas described in clauses (i) and (ii) of
			 paragraph (3)(C).(5)Non-Indian landownerThe term non-Indian landowner means any individual who holds fee title to non-Indian land and is represented by the Blackfoot
			 River Flood Control District No. 7 for purposes of this Act.(6)Realigned RiverThe term Realigned River means that portion of the River that was realigned by the Corps of Engineers during calendar year
			 1964 pursuant to the project described in section 2(a)(4)(A).(7)ReservationThe term Reservation means the Fort Hall Reservation established by Executive order during calendar year 1867 and
			 confirmed by treaty during calendar year 1868.(8)RiverThe term River means the Blackfoot River located in the State of Idaho.(9)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.(10)TribesThe term Tribes means the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.4.Release of claims to certain indian and non-indian owned lands(a)Release of claimsEffective on the date of enactment of this Act—(1)all existing and future claims with respect to the Indian land and the non-Indian land and all
			 right, title, and interest that the Tribes, allottees, non-Indian
			 landowners, and the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 may have
			 had to that land shall be extinguished;(2)any interest of the Tribes, the allottees, or the United States, acting as trustee for the Tribes
			 or allottees, in the Indian land shall be extinguished under section 2116
			 of the Revised Statutes (commonly known as the Indian Trade and Intercourse Act) (25 U.S.C. 177); and(3)to the extent any interest in non-Indian land transferred into trust pursuant to section 5 violates
			 section 2116 of the Revised Statutes (commonly known as the Indian Trade and Intercourse Act) (25 U.S.C. 177), that transfer shall be valid, subject to the condition that the transfer is
			 consistent with all other applicable Federal laws (including regulations).(b)DocumentationThe Secretary may execute and file any appropriate documents (including a plat or map of the
			 transferred Indian land) that are suitable for filing with the Bingham
			 County clerk or other appropriate county official, as the Secretary
			 determines necessary to carry out this Act.5.Non-Indian land to be placed into trust for TribesEffective on the date of enactment of this Act, the non-Indian land shall be considered to be held
			 in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribes.6.Trust land to be converted to fee land(a)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transfer the
			 Indian land to the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for use or
			 sale in accordance with subsection (b).(b)Use of land(1)In generalThe Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 shall use any proceeds from the sale of land
			 described in subsection (a) according to the following priorities:(A)To compensate, at fair market value, each non-Indian landowner for the net loss of land to that
			 non-Indian landowner resulting from the implementation of this Act.(B)To compensate the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for any administrative or other
			 expenses relating to carrying out this Act.(2)Remaining landIf any land remains to be conveyed or proceeds remain after the sale of the land, the Blackfoot
			 River Flood Control District No. 7 may dispose of that remaining land or
			 proceeds as the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 determines to
			 be appropriate.7.Effect on original reservation boundaryNothing in this Act affects the original boundary of the Reservation, as established by Executive
			 order during calendar year 1867 and confirmed by treaty during calendar
			 year 1868.8.Effect on tribal water rightsNothing in this Act extinguishes or conveys any water right of the Tribes, as established in the
			 agreement entitled 1990 Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Agreement and ratified by section 4 of the Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–602;
			 104 Stat. 3060).9.Effect on certain obligations(a)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), nothing in this Act affects the obligation of  Blackfoot
			 River Flood Control District No. 7 to maintain adequate rights-of-way for
			 the operation and maintenance of the local flood protection projects
			 described in section 2(a)(4) pursuant to agreements between the Blackfoot
			 River Flood Control District No. 7 and the Corps of Engineers.(b)Restriction on feesAny land conveyed to the Tribes pursuant to this Act shall not be subject to fees assessed by
			 Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7.10.Disclaimers regarding claimsNothing in this Act—(1)affects in any manner the sovereign claim of the State of Idaho to title in and to the beds and
			 banks of the River under the equal footing doctrine of the Constitution of
			 the United States;(2)affects any action by the State of Idaho to establish the title described in paragraph (1) under
			 section 2409a of title 28, United States Code (commonly known as the Quiet Title Act);(3)affects the ability of the Tribes or the United States to claim ownership of the beds and banks of
			 the River; or(4)extinguishes or conveys any water rights of non-Indian landowners or the claims of those landowners
			 to water rights in the Snake River Basin Adjudication.Speaker of the House of RepresentativesVice President of the United States and President of the Senate


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3720
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			August 5, 2010
			Mr. Casey introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
			 and Pensions

		A BILL
		To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, to
		  authorize a national grant program for on-the-job training.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Marcellus Shale On-the-Job
			 Training Act of 2010.
		2.On-the-job
			 training
			(a)In
			 generalSubtitle D of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of
			 1998 is amended by inserting after section 173A (29 U.S.C. 2918a) the
			 following:

					173B.On-the-job
				training for the Marcellus Shale region
						(a)GrantsFrom
				the amount made available under subsection (f), and subject to subsection (c),
				the Secretary shall make grants on a discretionary basis to local areas, for
				adult on-the-job training, or dislocated worker on-the-job-training, carried
				out under section 134, at worksites directly related to the exploration for,
				production of, and transportation of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale
				formation.
						(b)ApplicationTo
				be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a State, or a local board
				in consultation with the State in which the local board is located, shall
				submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and
				containing such information as the Secretary may require.
						(c)Reimbursement
				of wage ratesNotwithstanding the limitation in section
				101(31)(B), in making the grants described in subsection (a) the Secretary may
				allow for higher levels of reimbursement of wage rates that the Secretary
				determines are appropriate based on factors such as—
							(1)employer size, in
				order to facilitate the participation of small- and medium-sized employers;
				and
							(2)target
				populations, in order to enhance job creation for persons with barriers to
				employment.
							(d)AdministrationThe
				Secretary may use an amount that is not more than 1 percent of the funds made
				available under subsection (f) for the administration, management, and
				oversight of the programs, activities, and grants, funded under subsection (a),
				including the evaluation of the use of such funds.
						(e)Rule of
				constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to affect
				the manner in which subtitle B is implemented, for activities funded through
				amounts appropriated under section 137.
						(f)Authorization
				of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry
				out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2011 and each
				subsequent fiscal
				year.
						.
			(b)Table of
			 contentsThe table of contents in section 1(b) of the Workforce
			 Investment Act of 1998 is amended by inserting after the item relating to
			 section 173A the following:

						Sec. 173B. On-the-job training
				for the Marcellus Shale
				region.

					.


110 HRES 1080 EH: Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles.
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-07-14
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IV
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1080
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

July 14, 2008

RESOLUTION
Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles.

Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), or the Screaming Eagles, headquartered in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, has faithfully answered America’s call for service since its formation on August 15, 1942;
Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) defense of Bastogue during World War II is regarded as one of the great achievements in United States military history;
Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division in the world;
Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has since deployed tens of thousands of young men and women to Iraq and Afghanistan no less than three times in support of the Global War on Terrorism, performing counter-insurgency operations, securing liberty for such nations to deny safe-haven to terrorists, and helping build a better future for such nations;
Whereas over 6,000 Screaming Eagles have made the ultimate sacrifice and countless others have been injured in multiple operations since inception; and
Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has recognized its rendezvous with destiny, serving the Nation in five wars, with 19 of its members having been awarded the Medal of Honor: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)recognizes the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), also known as the Screaming Eagles, as one of the great Divisions in American military history;
(2)recognizes that America owes a tremendous debt to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) for the extraordinary service, sacrifice, and patriotism of the soldiers of the Division and their families; and
(3)acknowledges that the contributions of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) to ensure the continued safety and security of this nation will not go unnoticed.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


110 HR 7157 IH: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-09-26
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 7157
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 26, 2008
			Mr. Markey (for
			 himself, Ms. Lee,
			 Mr. Walden of Oregon,
			 Mr. Gonzalez,
			 Mr. Burton of Indiana,
			 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and
			 Mr. Souder) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To require that radios used in the satellite digital
		  radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio
		  signals.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Radio All Digital Channel Receiver
			 Act.
		2.Mandating
			 terrestrial digital radio receivers
			(a)Commission
			 AuthoritySection 303 of the
			 Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 303) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new subsection:

					(z)Require that
				apparatus shipped in interstate commerce or manufactured in the United States
				that is designed to receive signals broadcast in both the satellite digital
				audio radio service and the terrestrial AM or FM radio broadcast service be
				equipped with technology that is capable of receiving and playing digital radio
				signals as transmitted by terrestrial AM or FM
				stations.
					.
			(b)ProhibitionSection 330 of such Act (47 U.S.C. 330) is
			 amended—
				(1)by
			 redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
				(2)by inserting after
			 subsection (c) the following:

						(d)(1)Except as provided in
				paragraph (2), no person shall ship in interstate commerce or manufacture in
				the United States apparatus described in section 303(z) of this Act unless such
				apparatus complies with the rules prescribed by the Commission pursuant to the
				authority granted by that section.
							(2)This subsection shall not apply to
				carriers transporting apparatus referred to in
				paragraph (1) without trading in such
				apparatus.
							.
				(c)Deadline for
			 Commission ActionThe Federal Communications Commission shall
			 take all actions necessary to prescribe rules pursuant to the amendments made
			 by this section within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.


113 S2234 IS: Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs Act
U.S. Senate
2014-04-09
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2234
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 9, 2014
			Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Scott) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for
			 employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs.

			1.
			Short title
			This Act may be cited as the
			 Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs Act or the LEAP Act.

			2.
			Credit for employees participating in qualified apprenticeship programs

				(a)
				In
			 general
				Subpart D of part IV
			 of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 is amended by adding at the end the following
			 new
			 section:

						45S.
						Employees participating in qualified apprenticeship programs

							(a)
							In
				general
							For purposes of
				section 38, the apprenticeship credit determined under this section
			 for the
				taxable year is an amount equal to the sum of the applicable credit
			 amounts (as determined under subsection (b)) for each of the
			 apprenticeship employees of the employer that exceeds the applicable
			 apprenticeship level (as determined under subsection (e)) during such
			 taxable year.(b)Applicable credit amountFor purposes of subsection (a), the applicable credit amount for each apprenticeship employee for
			 each taxable year is  equal to—(1)in the case of an apprenticeship employee who has not attained 25 years of age at the close of the
			 taxable year, $1,500, or
							(2)in the case of an apprenticeship employee who has attained 25 years of age at the close of the
			 taxable year, $1,000.(c)Limitation on number of years which credit may be taken into accountThe apprenticeship credit shall not be allowed for more than 2 taxable years with respect to
			 any apprenticeship employee.
							(d)
							Apprenticeship
				employee
							For purposes of this section, the term
				apprenticeship employee means any employee who is employed by the employer—(1)in an officially recognized apprenticeable occupation, as determined by the  Office of
				Apprenticeship of the Employment and Training Administration of the
			 Department
				of Labor, and(2)pursuant to an apprentice agreement registered with—(A)the
			 Office of
				Apprenticeship of the Employment and Training Administration of the
			 Department
				of Labor, or
								(B)a State apprenticeship agency.
							(e)
							Applicable apprenticeship level(1)In generalFor purposes this section, the applicable apprenticeship level shall be equal to—(A)in the case of any apprenticeship employees described in subsection (b)(1), the amount equal to 80
			 percent of the average number of such apprenticeship employees of the
			 employer for the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year for which the
			 credit is being determined, rounded to the next lower whole number; and(B)in the case of any apprenticeship employees described in subsection (b)(2), the amount equal to 80
			 percent of the average number of such apprenticeship employees of the
			 employer for the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year for which the
			 credit is being determined, rounded to the next lower whole number.(2)First year of new apprenticeship programsIn the case of an employer which did not have any apprenticeship employees during any taxable year
			 in the 3 taxable years preceding the taxable year for which the credit is
			 being determined, the applicable apprenticeship level shall be equal to
			 zero.(f)Coordination
				with other credits
							The amount of credit otherwise allowable under
				sections 45A, 51(a), and 1396(a) with respect to any employee shall
			 be reduced
				by the credit allowed by this section with respect to such
			 employee.

							(g)
							Certain rules To
				apply
							Rules similar to the rules of subsections (i)(1) and (k) of
				section 51 shall apply for purposes of this
				section.
						.

				(b)
				Credit made part
			 of general business credit
				Subsection (b) of section 38 of such Code
			 is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (35), by
			 striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting ,
			 plus, and by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

						(37)
						the apprenticeship credit determined under
				section
				45S(a).
					.

				(c)
				Denial of double
			 benefit
				Subsection (a) of section 280C of such Code is amended by
			 inserting 45S(a), after 45P(a),.

				(d)
				Clerical
			 amendment
				The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of
			 subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new item:

						Sec. 45S. Employees
				participating in qualified apprenticeship programs..

				(e)
				Effective
			 date
				The amendments made by this section shall apply to
			 individuals commencing apprenticeship programs after the date of the
			 enactment
			 of this Act.3.Limitation on government printing costsNot later than
			 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the
			 Office of
			 Management and Budget shall coordinate with the heads of Federal
			 departments
			 and independent agencies to—(1)determine which
			 Government publications could be available on Government websites and no
			 longer
			 printed and to devise a strategy to reduce overall Government printing
			 costs
			 over the 10-year period beginning with fiscal year 2015, except that the
			 Director shall ensure that essential printed documents prepared for social
			 security recipients, medicare beneficiaries, and other populations in
			 areas
			 with limited Internet access or use continue to remain available;
			(2)establish
			 Government-wide Federal guidelines on employee printing; and
			(3)issue guidelines
			 requiring every department, agency, commission, or office to list at a
			 prominent place near the beginning of each publication distributed to the
			 public and issued or paid for by the Federal Government—
				(A)the name of the
			 issuing agency, department, commission, or office;
				(B)the total number
			 of copies of the document printed;
				(C)the collective
			 cost of producing and printing all of the copies of the document; and
				(D)the name of the
			 entity publishing the document.


113 S2245 IS: District of Columbia Paperwork Reduction Act
U.S. Senate
2014-04-10
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2245
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 10, 2014
			Mr. Begich (for himself and Mr. Carper) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to streamline the District's legislative process
			 and conserve taxpayer dollars.

			1.
			Short title; references in Act

				(a)
				Short title
				This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Paperwork Reduction Act.

				(b)
				References in Act
				Except as may otherwise be provided, whenever in this Act an amendment is expressed in terms of an
			 amendment to or repeal of a section or other provision, the reference
			 shall be considered to be made to that section or other provision of the
			 District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

			2.
			Elimination of Congressional review of newly passed District laws

				(a)
				In general
				Section 602 (sec. 1–206.02, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking subsection (c).

				(b)
				Congressional resolutions of disapproval

					(1)
					In general
					The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended by striking section 604 (sec. 1–206.04, D.C.
			 Official Code).

					(2)
					Clerical amendment
					The table of contents is amended by striking the item relating to section 604.

					(3)
					Exercise of rulemaking power
					This subsection and the amendments made by this subsection are enacted by Congress—

						(A)
						as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives and the Senate,
			 respectively, and as such they shall be considered as a part of the rules
			 of each House, respectively, or of that House to which they specifically
			 apply, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that
			 they are inconsistent therewith; and

						(B)
						with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change such rules (so far as
			 relating to such House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same
			 extent as in the case of any other rule of such House.

				(c)
				Conforming amendments

					(1)
					District of Columbia Home Rule Act
					(A)
						Section 303 (sec. 1–203.03, D.C. Official Code) is amended—

							(i)
							in subsection (a), by striking the second sentence; and

							(ii)
							by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c).

						(B)
						Section 404(e) (sec. 1–204.04(3), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking subject to the provisions of section 602(c) each place it appears.

						(C)
						Section 462 (sec. 1–204.62, D.C. Official Code) is amended—

							(i)
							in subsection (a), by striking (a) The Council and inserting The Council; and

							(ii)
							by striking subsections (b) and (c).

						(D)
						Section 472(d) (sec. 1–204.72(d), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows:

								(d)
								Payments not subject to appropriation
								The fourth sentence of section 446 shall not apply to any amount obligated or expended by the
			 District for the payment of the principal of, interest on, or redemption
			 premium for any revenue anticipation note issued under subsection (a).
							.

						(E)
						Section 475(e) (sec. 1–204.75(e), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows:

								(e)
								Payments not subject to appropriation
								The fourth sentence of section 446 shall not apply to any amount obligated or expended by the
			 District for the payment of the principal of, interest on, or redemption
			 premium for any revenue anticipation note issued under this section.
							.

					(2)
					Other laws
					(A)
						Section 2(b)(1) of Amendment No. 1 (relating to initiative and referendum) to title IV (the
			 District Charter) (sec. 1–204.102(b)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended by
			 striking the appropriate custodian and all that follows through portion of such act to.

						(B)
						Section 5 of Amendment No. 1 (relating to initiative and referendum) to title IV (the District
			 Charter) (sec. 1–204.105, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking , and such act and all that follows and inserting a period.

						(C)
						Section 16 of the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955 (sec. 1–1001.16, D.C. Official Code)—

							(i)
							in subsection (j)(2)—

								(I)
								by striking sections 404 and 602(c) and inserting section 404, and

								(II)
								by striking the second sentence; and

							(ii)
							in subsection (m)—

								(I)
								in the first sentence, by striking the appropriate custodian and all that follows through parts of such act to,

								(II)
								by striking is held. If, however, after and inserting is held unless, under, and

								(III)
								by striking section, the act which and all that follows and inserting section..

			3.
			Effective date
			The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to each act of the District of Columbia—

				(1)
				passed by the Council of the District of Columbia and signed by the Mayor of the District of
			 Columbia;

				(2)
				vetoed by the Mayor and repassed by the Council;

				(3)
				passed by the Council and allowed to become effective by the Mayor without the Mayor’s signature;
			 or

				(4)
				in the case of initiated acts and acts subject to referendum, ratified by a majority of the
			 registered qualified electors voting on the initiative or referendum,
			on or after October 1, 2014.


116 HR 5539 IH: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-01-03
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5539IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2020Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Delgado, Mr. Rouda, Mr. DeFazio, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Neal, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Slotkin, Mrs. Lawrence, and Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to review and develop effluent
			 standards, pretreatment standards, and water quality criteria for PFAS
			 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, to provide Federal grants
			 to publicly owned treatment works to implement standards, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020. 2.Clean Water Act effluent standards, pretreatment standards, and water quality criteria for PFAS (a)Review and regulation of substances and sources (1)Review (A)In generalAs soon as practicable, but not later than September 30, 2021, and biennially thereafter, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a plan under subsection (m) of section 304 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314) that contains the results of a review, conducted in accordance with such section, of the introduction or discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from classes and categories of point sources (other than publicly owned treatment works).
 (B)InclusionsThe Administrator shall include in each plan published pursuant to subparagraph (A)— (i)information on potential introduction or discharges of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;
 (ii)any information gaps on such introduction or discharges and the process by which the Administrator will address such gaps;
 (iii)for each measurable perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance that is not on the list of toxic pollutants described in section 307(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, a determination, in accordance with the requirements of such section, whether or not to add the substance to such list; and
 (iv)a determination, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, whether or not to establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards for the introduction or discharge of each substance described in clause (iii) that the Administrator determines under such clause not to add to such list and for which the Administrator has not developed such limitations or standards.
 (2)RegulationBased on the results of each review conducted under paragraph (1) and in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Administrator shall—
 (A)in accordance with the plan published under paragraph (1), as soon as practicable— (i)for each measurable perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance that the Administrator determines under paragraph (1)(B)(iii) to add to the list of toxic pollutants described in section 307(a) of such Act, initiate the process for adding the substance to such list; and
 (ii)for each measurable perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance that the Administrator determines under paragraph (1)(B)(iv) to establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, establish such effluent limitations and pretreatment standards (which limitations and standards may be established by substance or by class or category of substances); and
 (B)not later than 1 year after the date on which each plan is published under paragraph (1), publish human health water quality criteria for measurable perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and classes and categories of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which the Administrator has not published such criteria.
					(b)Deadlines for covered perfluoroalkyl substances
 (1)Water quality criteriaNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria for each covered perfluoroalkyl substance.
 (2)Effluent limitations and pretreatment standards for priority industry categoriesAs soon as practicable, but not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a final rule establishing, for each priority industry category, effluent limitations and pretreatment standards for the introduction or discharge of each covered perfluoroalkyl substance.
 (c)NotificationThe Administrator shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of each publication made under this section.
			(d)Implementation assistance for publicly owned treatment works
 (1)In generalThe Administrator shall award grants, in amounts not to exceed $100,000, to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works, to be used for the implementation of a pretreatment standard developed by the Administrator for a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
 (2)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this subsection $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, to remain available until expended.
 (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
 (2)Covered perfluoroalkyl substanceThe term covered perfluoroalkyl substance means perfluorooctanoic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or a salt associated with perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid.
 (3)Effluent limitationThe term effluent limitation means an effluent limitation under section 301(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1311).
 (4)IntroductionThe term introduction means the introduction of pollutants into treatment works, as described in section 307(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1317).
 (5)MeasurableThe term measurable means, with respect to a chemical substance or class or category of chemical substances, capable of being measured using—
 (A)test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314); or
 (B)any other analytical method developed by the Administrator. (6)Pretreatment standardThe term pretreatment standard means a pretreatment standard under section 307(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1317).
 (7)Priority industry categoryThe term priority industry category means the following point source categories: (A)Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.
 (B)Pulp, paper, and paperboard, as identified in part 430 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations. (C)Textile mills, as identified in part 410 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.
 (8)Treatment worksThe term treatment works has the meaning given that term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).
 (9)Water quality criteriaThe term water quality criteria means criteria for water quality under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314).


117 HR 4244 IH: Stopping Titles that Overtly Perpetuate Stigma Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-29
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4244IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 29, 2021Mr. Trone (for himself and Mrs. McClain) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo make amendments to the names of certain agencies to help end the stigmatization of substance use disorder, and for other purposes.1.Short title; findings(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stopping Titles that Overtly Perpetuate Stigma Act or the STOP Stigma Act.(b)FindingsCongress makes the following findings:(1)Stigma surrounding substance use disorder negatively affects access to care and has a detrimental effect on treatment outcomes. (2)The language used to discuss substance use disorder can contribute to this stigma.(3)Several agencies and a grant within the Department of Health and Human Services use stigmatizing language in their titles.2.Ending stigmatization of substance use disorder(a)Guidance(1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall issue guidance proposing new names for covered agencies and programs.(2)Excluded termsThe guidance issued under paragraph (1) shall not propose a name for a covered agency or program that contains a term identified by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as stigmatizing, including the following:(A)Abuse (including substance abuse, substance abuser, drug abuse, and drug abuser).(B)Addict (including former addict and reformed addict).(C)Alcoholic.(D)Other stigmatizing terms with respect to substance use, such as clean, dirty, and habit.(b)Stakeholder feedbackIn developing the guidance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide for opportunities for input on such guidance from relevant stakeholder groups.(c)Transmission to CongressThe Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate—(1)the guidance issued under subsection (a);(2)an assessment of the cost of changing the names of covered agencies and programs as proposed in such guidance; and(3)the Secretary’s recommendations for changes to Federal law to change the names of covered agencies and programs as proposed in such guidance.(d)Covered agency or program definedIn this section, the term covered agency or program means each of the following agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services and programs administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services:(1)Within the National Institutes of Health, the following:(A)The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism designated under paragraph (12) of section 401(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 281).(B)The National Institute on Drug Abuse designated under paragraph (13) of such section.(C)The National Drug Abuse Research Centers designated under section 464 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285o–2).(D)The National Drug Abuse Training Center established under section 412 of the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (21 U.S.C. 1179).(2)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and each of the following agencies of, and program carried out by, such Administration:(A)The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare.(B)The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention established under section 515 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–21).(C)The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment established under section 507 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb).(D)The program providing for block grants for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse established under subpart II of part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x–21 et seq.)(3)Such other agency, service, office, or program of the Department as the Secretary may specify.


114 SRES 377 IS: Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
U.S. Senate
2021-09-22
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III117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 377IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 22 (legislative day, September 21), 2021Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mrs. Blackburn) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsRESOLUTIONUrging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.Whereas, in April 1983, a Hizballah terror attack against the United States Embassy in Beirut killed 63 people;Whereas, in October 1983, a Hizballah terror attack against the United States and French barracks of the Multinational Force in Lebanon killed 241 American and 58 French soldiers;Whereas, in July 2012, a Hizballah terror attack, carried out by an operative with French citizenship, in Burgas, Bulgaria, killed 5 Israeli tourists and 1 Bulgarian;Whereas, in March 2013, a Swedish-Lebanese Hizballah operative in Cyprus was convicted of planning terror attacks against Israeli tourists;Whereas, in June 2015, a Hizballah operative was sentenced to 6 years in prison after he stockpiled more than 8 tons of ammonium nitrate in Cyprus;Whereas, in December 2015, the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 (Public Law 114–102) was signed into law in the United States, broadening financial sector sanctions against Hizballah to compel foreign financial institutions to refrain from supporting the terrorist group;Whereas, in May 2018, the Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi, a Hizballah financier, and blacklisted 5 of his companies, including Belgian energy services conglomerate Global Trading Group;Whereas, in October 2018, French police raided the Islamic Zahra Centre on suspicion of supporting Hizballah, freezing the organization’s funds, and seizing illegal weapons;Whereas, in September 2020, 4 former leaders of the Zahra Centre were arrested on suspicion of continuing to run the association;Whereas, in July 2019, the Department of the Treasury listed 2 Hizballah-backed members of Lebanese Parliament, Amin Sherri and Mohammad Raad, to the terror blacklist, stating that Hizballah uses its parliamentary power to advance its violent activities;Whereas, in April 2020, Germany investigated over 1,050 people with suspected links to Hizballah;Whereas Europol’s June 2020 European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report outlined that Hizballah is suspected of trafficking diamonds and drugs and of money laundering via the trade in second-hand cars, and the report also stated that investigations face the difficulty of demonstrating that the funds collected are channeled to the military wing of the organization;Whereas United States-led Operations Cassandra and Cedar exposed the criminal-business wing of Hizballah via the External Security Organization Business Affairs Component (BAC);Whereas, during Operation Cassandra, Hizballah elements involved in drug trafficking were arrested in the United States, South America, and several European countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy;Whereas Hizballah’s criminal activity in Europe is run by the BAC, which reports to the External Security Organisation, a.k.a. Unit 910, or the Islamic Jihad Organization (IJO), and Abdallah Safieddine, Hizballah’s representative in Iran, is also involved in this activity;Whereas, in August 2020, United Nations Secretary General Guterres called on Lebanon to disarm Hizballah, citing the terror group’s persistent violation of Resolution 1701 (2006);Whereas Iran is the prime sponsor of Hizballah, harboring, financing, training, and arming the group;Whereas the Department of the Treasury and Department of State estimate that Iran provides as much as $700,000,000 per year to Hizballah in the form of financial and logistical support, weapons, and training;Whereas Hizballah now has an arsenal of approximately 150,000 missiles and rockets, many of which can reach deep into Israel;Whereas Hizballah fighters have been supporting the Assad regime in Syria, often leading operations in the conflict which has left more than 500,000 dead;Whereas Hizballah’s destabilizing actions in Syria has fueled a migrant crisis that has brought over 700,000 refugees to Europe;Whereas Hizballah trains and provides weapons for Shiite militias in Iraq and Yemen, further destabilizing the region and perpetuating violence in those countries;Whereas Hizballah activities continue to plague Lebanon with profound economic and political instability and violence;Whereas, in August 2020, 200 Lebanese people died when a massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate exploded in Beirut’s port;Whereas the Lebanese Armed Forces, the legitimate security establishment of the country as outlined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006), are struggling to control the flow of weapons and Hizballah fighters at Lebanon’s borders;Whereas, in October 2012, Hizballah Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem stated that [Hizballah does not] have a military wing and a political one … Every element of Hizballah, from commanders to members as well as our various capabilities, are in the service of the resistance;Whereas, as of September 2021, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Serbia, and Kosovo have designated Hizballah in its entirety as a terror organization;Whereas, in March 2016, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the bloc of 6 Gulf Arab nations, formally branded Hizballah, in its entirety, a terrorist organization, and the League of Arab States shortly thereafter adopted the same designation;Whereas the Department of the Treasury has diligently added persons and entities to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists who have provided material support to the Hizballah terrorist organization, thereby hampering its financing and logistical capabilities;Whereas the European Union, in July 2013, designated Hizballah’s so-called military wing, but not the organization as a whole, as a terrorist organization;Whereas, despite restrictions put on Hizballah since the designation of its military wing, the group continues to conduct illicit narcotrafficking, money laundering, and weapons trafficking throughout Europe and the world;Whereas, in September 2021, the European Parliament passed a resolution on the situation in Lebanon stating that whereas Hezbollah has repeatedly shown its strong ideological allegiance with Iran, which is destabilising the Lebanese Government and undermining its much-needed cohesion; andWhereas the Senate has previously called on the European Union to fully designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization, agreeing to Senate Resolution 482 in July 2016: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)applauds and expresses support for the continued, increased cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hizballah’s criminal and terrorist activities;(2)supports transcontinental efforts within Europe to share intelligence information among police and security services to facilitate greater cooperation in tracking, apprehending, and prosecuting terrorists, foreign fighters, and potential offenders;(3)encourages the European Union to implement sanctions against Hizballah-affiliated terrorists in tandem with the United States;(4)recommends greater civil society engagement in both the United States and Europe to underscore Hizballah’s malign regional influence; and(5)urges the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on the group, including through—(A)facilitating better cross-border cooperation between European Union members in combating Hizballah;(B)issuing arrest warrants against members and active supporters of Hizballah;(C)freezing Hizballah’s assets in Europe, including those masquerading as charities; and(D)prohibiting fundraising activities in support of Hizballah.


116 HR 1357 IH: Special Counsel Reporting Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-02-26
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1357IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 26, 2019Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Bass, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Mr. Connolly, Mr. DeFazio, Mrs. Demings, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Moore, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pallone, Ms. Titus, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Garamendi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Special Counsel Reporting Act. 2.Report of a Special Counsel who is removed from office (a)Periodic report of a Special Counsel to CongressA person serving as a Special Counsel appointed in accordance with part 600 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations shall submit a report on the status of the investigation that person was appointed to undertake, at such times and to the extent the Special Counsel determines appropriate, but no later than at the conclusion of the investigation, to—
 (1)the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (2)the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
 (3)the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4)the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
 (5)the majority leader of the Senate; and (6)the minority leader of the Senate.
 (b)Report of a Special Counsel who is removed from officeIf a person serving as a Special Counsel appointed in accordance with part 600 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations is removed from such office, that person shall, not later than 2 weeks after the date of such removal, submit a report detailing the status, as of the date of dismissal, of the investigation that the person was appointed to undertake to—
 (1)the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (2)the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
 (3)the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4)the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
 (5)the majority leader of the Senate; and (6)the minority leader of the Senate.
 (c)Report of the Attorney GeneralIf a person is removed from service as a Special Counsel appointed in accordance with part 600 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the Attorney General or, if the Attorney General is recused, the next most senior official in the Department of Justice who is not also recused, shall, not later than 2 weeks after the date of such removal, submit a report detailing the status, as of the date of dismissal, of the investigation that the person was appointed to undertake to—
 (1)the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (2)the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
 (3)the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4)the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
 (5)the majority leader of the Senate; and (6)the minority leader of the Senate.
 (d)Material To be includedEach report under this section shall include but not be limited to— (1)any evidence of criminal activity that implicates the President, any person within the Executive Office of the President at the time of the report or at any time prior, or any person appointed as an officer of the United States by the President (regardless of whether or not that person remained in office as of the date of this report), including, notwithstanding Rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, grand jury information (as such term is defined in section 3322(d) of title 18, United States Code);
 (2)such other facts or matters as the Special Counsel determines appropriate, that the Special Counsel has become aware of in the course of the investigation; and
 (3)include a summary of any conversation or action regarding the jurisdiction and scope of the investigation—
 (A)between the Special Counsel’s office and any officer or employee of the Department of Justice, the President, or any person within the Executive Office of the President; and
 (B)between any officer or employee of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General, the President, or any person within the Executive Office of the President.
 (e)Classified informationThe reports required under this Act shall be submitted in unclassified form, and may include a classified annex if necessary.
 (f)PublicationThe unclassified form of a report under this Act shall be made available to the public on the date it is submitted to Congress.
 (g)ExemptionNo information to be included in the reports under subsections (a) and (b) may be withheld from Congress on the grounds that such information is classified or otherwise protected by a statutory, regulatory, or Congressional confidentiality provision. Disclosure of any information to Congress made pursuant to this bill, including classified information, does not constitute a violation of Federal law.


109 HR 1219 IH: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-03-10
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1219
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 10, 2005
Mr. Goodlatte (for himself, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Carter, Mr. Tancredo, Mr. Barrett of South Carolina, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. King of Iowa, Mrs. Jo Ann Davis of Virginia, Mr. Smith of Texas, and Mr. Graves) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as—
(1)the Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2005; or
(2)the SAFE for America Act.
2.Elimination of diversity immigrant program
(a)Worldwide level of diversity immigrantsSection 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) is amended—
(1)in subsection (a)—
(A)by inserting and at the end of paragraph (1);
(B)by striking ; and at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting a period; and
(C)by striking paragraph (3); and
(2)by striking subsection (e).
(b)Allocation of diversity immigrant visasSection 203 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153) is amended—
(1)by striking subsection (c);
(2)in subsection (d), by striking (a), (b), or (c), and inserting (a) or (b),;
(3)in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
(4)in subsection (f), by striking (a), (b), or (c) and inserting (a) or (b); and
(5)in subsection (g), by striking (a), (b), and (c) and inserting (a) and (b).
(c)Procedure for granting immigrant statusSection 204 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) is amended—
(1)by striking subsection (a)(1)(I); and
(2)in subsection (e), by striking (a), (b), or (c) and inserting (a) or (b).
(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2005.


114 S3150 IS: Oil and Gas Payments Taxpayer Protection and Deficit Reduction Act
U.S. Senate
2016-07-07
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		II
		114th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 3150
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 7, 2016
			Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To use certain revenues from the outer Continental Shelf to reduce the Federal budget deficit.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Oil and Gas Payments Taxpayer Protection and Deficit Reduction Act. 2.Disposition of qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues from 181 Area, 181 South Area, and 2002–2007 planning areas of Gulf of MexicoSection 105 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note) is amended to read as follows:

				105.Disposition of qualified outer continental shelf revenues from 181 Area, 181 South Area, and
			 2002–2007 planning areas of Gulf of Mexico
 (a)In generalNotwithstanding section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338) and subject to the other provisions of this section, for each applicable fiscal year, the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit—
 (1)50 percent of qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues in the general fund of the Treasury; and (2)50 percent of qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues in a special account in the Treasury, of which—
 (A)75 percent shall be used for Federal budget deficit reduction or, if there is no Federal budget deficit, for reducing the Federal debt in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate; and
 (B)25 percent shall be deposited in a special account in the Land and Water Conservation Fund established under section 200302 of title 54, United States Code, from which the Secretary shall disburse, without further appropriation, 100 percent to provide financial assistance to States in accordance with section 200305 of that title, which shall be considered income to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for purposes of section 200302 of that title.
							(b)Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the total amount of qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues made available under subsection (a)(2) shall not exceed $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2055.
 (2)ExpendituresFor the purpose of paragraph (1), for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2055, expenditures under subsection (a)(2) shall be net of receipts from that fiscal year from any area in the 181 Area in the Eastern Planning Area and the 181 South Area.
 (3)Pro rata reductionsIf paragraph (1) limits the amount of qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues that would be paid under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(2)—
 (A)the Secretary shall reduce the amount of qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues provided to each recipient on a pro rata basis; and
 (B)any remainder of the qualified outer Continental Shelf revenues shall revert to the general fund of the Treasury..


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2633
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			November 2, 2009
			Mr. Schumer (for himself
			 and Mrs. Gillibrand) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on certain tamper
		  resistant ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles.

		1.Certain tamper resistant
			 ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.00Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles with protective
						internal shutter to prevent insertion of foreign objects thereby giving the
						GFCI receptacle the property of being ‘tamper resistant’, clearly marked TR on
						receptacle face plate, meeting the 2008 National Electric Code Section 406.11,
						for 15 A or 20 A (provided for in subheading 8536.30.80)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011

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


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 892
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 3, 2011
			Mr. Camp (for
			 himself, Mr. Benishek,
			 Mrs. Miller of Michigan,
			 Mr. Clarke of Michigan,
			 Mr. Conyers,
			 Mr. Amash,
			 Mr. Kildee,
			 Mr. Huizenga of Michigan,
			 Mr. Peters,
			 Mr. Rogers of Michigan,
			 Mr. Upton,
			 Mr. Levin,
			 Mr. McCotter,
			 Mr. Dingell,
			 Mr. Walberg,
			 Ms. Slaughter,
			 Mr. Nadler,
			 Ms. McCollum,
			 Mrs. Maloney,
			 Mr. Higgins,
			 Mr. Ackerman, and
			 Ms. Kaptur) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 require the Secretary of the Army to study the
		  feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi
		  River Basins.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Stop Asian Carp
			 Act.
		2.Definitions
			(a)In this
			 Act:
				(1)CAWSThe
			 term CAWS means the Chicago Area Water System.
				(2)DirectorThe
			 term Director means the Director of the United States Geological
			 Survey.
				(3)Hydrological
			 separationThe term hydrological separation means a
			 physical separation on the CAWS that—
					(A)would disconnect
			 the Mississippi River from Lake Michigan; and
					(B)shall be designed
			 to be adequate in scope to prevent the transfer of aquatic species between each
			 water basin.
					(4)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the
			 Chief of Engineers.
				(5)StudyThe
			 term study means the feasibility study described in section
			 11(a).
				IFeasibility
			 study
			11.Feasibility
			 study
				(a)In
			 generalNot later than 30
			 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, pursuant to
			 section 206 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (Public Law 85–500; 72 Stat. 317),
			 shall study the watersheds of the following rivers (including the tributaries
			 of the rivers) that drain directly into Lake Michigan:
					(1)The Illinois
			 River, at and in the vicinity of Chicago, Illinois.
					(2)The Chicago River
			 in the State of Illinois.
					(3)The Calumet River
			 in the States of Illinois and Indiana.
					(b)Purpose of
			 studyThe purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility
			 and best means of implementing the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes
			 and Mississippi River Basins to prevent the introduction or establishment of
			 populations of aquatic nuisance species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi
			 River Basins through the CAWS and other aquatic pathways.
				(c)Requirements of
			 study
					(1)OptionsThe
			 study shall include options to address—
						(A)flooding;
						(B)Chicago wastewater
			 and stormwater infrastructure;
						(C)waterway safety
			 operations; and
						(D)barge and
			 recreational vessel traffic alternatives, which shall include—
							(i)examining other
			 modes of transportation for cargo and CAWS users; and
							(ii)creating
			 engineering designs to move canal traffic from 1 body of water to another body
			 of water without transferring aquatic species.
							(2)Cost-benefit
			 analysisThe study shall contain a detailed analysis of the
			 environmental benefits and costs of each option described in paragraph
			 (1).
					(3)Association with
			 other studyThe study shall be conducted in association with the
			 study required under section 3061(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of
			 2007 (121 Stat. 1121).
					(4)ConsultationThe
			 Secretary shall consult with any relevant expert or stakeholder knowledgeable
			 on the issues of hydrological separation and aquatic nuisance species.
					(d)DeadlineThe
			 Secretary shall complete the study by the date that is 18 months after the date
			 of enactment of this Act.
				12.Report
				(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary shall prepare a report on the waterways
			 described in section 11(a) in accordance with—
					(1)the purpose
			 described in section 11(b); and
					(2)each requirement
			 described in section 11(c).
					(b)DeadlinesThe
			 Secretary shall submit to Congress and the President—
					(1)not later than 180
			 days after the date of enactment of this Act, an initial report under this
			 section;
					(2)not later than 1
			 year after the date of enactment of this Act, a second report under this
			 section; and
					(3)not later than 18
			 months after the date of enactment of this Act, a final report under this
			 section.
					13.Federal cost
			 requirementThe Secretary
			 shall carry out this Act at full Federal cost.
			14.Presidential
			 oversightThe President, or
			 the Council on Environmental Quality as a designee to the President, shall
			 oversee the study to ensure the thoroughness and timely completion of the
			 study.
			IIResponse to
			 additional threats
			21.Response
				(a)Monitoring
			 connecting watersTo identify additional threats that could allow
			 Asian Carp to enter the Great Lakes Basin, the Director, in cooperation with
			 the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall monitor and
			 survey all waters that connect to the Great Lakes Basin or could connect to the
			 Great Lakes Basin due to—
					(1)flooding;
					(2)underground
			 hydrological connection; or
					(3)human-made
			 diversion.
					(b)Response to
			 additional threatsAs soon as practicable after the date of
			 identification of a threat under subsection (a), the Director, in cooperation
			 with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall—
					(1)prioritize each
			 threat; and
					(2)help identify
			 means to impede the passage of Asian Carp to the Great Lakes Basin.
					(c)Consultation
			 with other actorsIn carrying out subsections (a) and (b), the
			 Director, in cooperation with the Director of the United States Fish and
			 Wildlife Service, shall consult with each relevant—
					(1)Federal
			 agency;
					(2)State; and
					(3)stakeholder.


117 S702 IS: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
U.S. Senate
2021-03-11
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 702IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 11, 2021Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Braun, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Hagerty, and Mr. Thune) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act.2.Prohibition on Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)StateThe term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.(2)State firearm ownership databaseThe term State firearm ownership database means a comprehensive or partial database of a State or political subdivision of a State that lists—(A)firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals; or(B)individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.(b)ProhibitionA Federal agency may not fund or otherwise support the establishment or maintenance of a State firearm ownership database.(c)ExceptionSubsection (b) shall not apply to a database of a State or political subdivision of a State that lists—(1)firearms that have been reported as lost or stolen; or(2)individuals who have reported their firearms as lost or stolen.


113 HR 1369 IH: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-03-21
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1369
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 21, 2013
			Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New
			 York (for herself, Mr.
			 Ellison, Ms. Norton,
			 Mr. Capuano,
			 Mr. Moran,
			 Mr. Rush, Ms. Tsongas, Mr.
			 Lynch, and Mr. Blumenauer)
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of
		  a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance
		  coverage.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Firearm Risk Protection Act of
			 2013.
		2.Prohibitions on
			 sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by
			 appropriate liability insurance
			(a)ProhibitionsSection 922 of title 18, United States
			 Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(aa)(1)(A)(i)It shall be unlawful for
				a person to purchase a firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, the
				purchaser presents to the seller proof that the purchaser is covered by a
				qualified liability insurance policy.
								(ii)It shall be unlawful for a person to
				sell a firearm unless, at the time of the sale, the seller verifies that the
				purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy.
								(iii)It shall be unlawful for a person
				who owns a firearm purchased on or after the effective date of this subsection
				not to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy.
								(B)Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to
				the purchase or sale of a firearm for the use of the United States or any
				department or agency of the United States, or any State or any department,
				agency, or political subdivision of a State.
							(2)In paragraph (1), the term
				qualified liability insurance policy means, with respect to the
				purchaser of a firearm, a policy that—
							(A)provides liability insurance covering the
				purchaser specifically for losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is
				owned by the purchaser; and
							(B)is
				issued by an insurer licensed or authorized to provide the coverage by the
				State insurance regulatory authority for the State in which the purchaser
				resides.
							.
			(b)PenaltySection
			 924 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(q)Whoever violates section 922(aa) shall be
				fined not more than
				$10,000.
					.
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to conduct
			 engaged in after the 180-day period that begins with the date of the enactment
			 of this Act.


 HR 6897 ENR: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II
U.S. House of Representatives

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen
H. R. 6897

AN ACT
To extend the authorizations of Federal aviation programs, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II. 2.Extension of airport improvement program (a)Section 48103 of title 49, United States Code, shall be applied by substituting $3,350,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2018 and $64,246,575 for the period beginning on October 1, 2018, and ending on October 7, 2018. for $3,350,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2018..
(b)Subject to limitations specified in advance in appropriations Acts, sums made available pursuant to subsection (a) may be obligated at any time through September 30, 2019, and shall remain available until expended. (c)Section 47104(c) of title 49, United States Code, shall be applied by substituting October 7, 2018 for September 30, 2018.
(d)Notwithstanding section 47114(b) of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation shall apportion the amount subject to apportionment (as that term is defined in section 47114(a) of title 49, United States Code) for fiscal year 2019 on October 8, 2018. 3.Extension of expiring authorities (a)The following provisions of law shall be applied by substituting October 7, 2018 for September 30, 2018:
(1)Section 47141(f) of title 49, United States Code. (2)Section 409(d) of the Vision 100–Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (49 U.S.C. 41731 note).
(3)Section 411(h) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 42301 prec. note). (4)Section 822(k) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 47141 note).
(b)The following provisions of law shall be applied by substituting October 8, 2018 for October 1, 2018: (1)Section 47107(r)(3) of title 49, United States Code.
(2)Section 2306(b) of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 641). (c)Section 186(d) of the Vision 100–Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (117 Stat. 2518) shall be applied by substituting 2012 through 2018 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2018, and ending on October 7, 2018 for 2012 through 2018.
4.Expenditure authority from the airport and airway trust fund
(a)Sections 9502(d)(1) and 9502(e)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied by substituting October 8, 2018 for October 1, 2018. (b)Section 9502(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting or the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II;.
5.Extension of taxes funding the airport and airway trust fund
(a)Sections 4081(d)(2)(B), 4261(j), 4261(k)(1)(A)(ii), and 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied by substituting October 7, 2018 for September 30, 2018. (b)Section 4083(b) of such Code shall be applied by substituting October 8, 2018 for October 1, 2018.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.