116 HR 4364 IH: Taxpayer Fairness for Resource Development Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-09-17
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4364IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 17, 2019Mr. McAdams (for himself and Mr. Rooney of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain adjustments to the fiscal terms for fossil fuel
			 development and to make other reforms to improve returns to taxpayers for
			 the development of Federal energy resources, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Fairness for Resource Development Act of 2019. 2.Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is the following:

				Sec. 1. Short title.
				Sec. 2. Table of contents.
				Sec. 3. Onshore fossil fuel royalty rates.
				Sec. 4. Minimum bid amount.
				Sec. 5. Onshore oil and gas rental rates.
				Sec. 6. Penalties.
				Sec. 7. Royalty relief.
				Sec. 8. Revision of Royalty Policy Committee charter.
				Sec. 9. Royalty in kind.
				Sec. 10. Amendments to definitions.
				Sec. 11. Compliance reviews.
				Sec. 12. Liability for royalty payments.
				Sec. 13. Recordkeeping.
				Sec. 14. Adjustments and refunds.
				Sec. 15. Obligation period.
				Sec. 16. Tolling agreements and subpoenas.
				Sec. 17. Appeals.
				Sec. 18. Assessments.
				Sec. 19. Pilot project on automatic data transfer.
				Sec. 20. Penalty for late or incorrect reporting of data.
				Sec. 21. Required recordkeeping for natural gas plants.
				Sec. 22. Shared penalties.
				Sec. 23. Applicability to other minerals.
				Sec. 24. Entitlements.
				Sec. 25. Royalties on all extracted methane.

 3.Onshore fossil fuel royalty ratesThe Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 7—
 (A)by striking 121/2 and inserting 18.75; and (B)by adding at the end the following:

 (d)Periodic evaluation of royalty ratesThe Secretary shall establish a periodic process of evaluating increases in royalty rates to achieve a fair market value return for the public. The process should include:
 (1)publishing annually the average, weighted by relative production per State, of the top fossil fuel royalty rates charged by States for fossil fuels production on State-owned public lands;
 (2)evaluating triennially increases in the Federal fossil fuel royalty rates above the minimum rates required under this Act to match the production-weighted average of State royalty rates. The triennial review shall include and benefit from public participation through written comment, public hearings and other meetings open to all interested parties; and
 (3)submitting the triennial evaluation to Congress, including a summary of the views expressed in the public participation processes related to the evaluation..
 (2)in section 17, by— (A)striking 12.5 each place such term appears and inserting 18.75; and
 (B)striking 121/2 each place such term appears and inserting 18.75; and (3)in section 31(e), by striking 162/3 both places such term appears and inserting 25.
 4.Minimum bid amountSection 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended— (1)in subsection (b)(1)(B)—
 (A)by striking $2 per acre and inserting $5 per acre, except as otherwise provided by this paragraph; and (B)by striking Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1987 and inserting Taxpayer Fairness for Resource Development Act of 2019;
 (2)in subsection (b)(2)(C), by striking $2 per acre and inserting $5 per acre; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (q)Inflation adjustmentThe Secretary shall— (1)by regulation, at least once every 4 years, adjust each of the dollar amounts that apply under subsections (b)(1)(B), (b)(2)(C), and (d) to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and
 (2)publish each such regulation in the Federal Register.. 5.Onshore oil and gas rental ratesThe Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)in section 17(d)— (A)by striking $1.50 per acre and inserting $3 per acre; and
 (B)by striking $2 per acre and inserting $5 per acre; and (2)in section 31(e), by striking $10 and inserting $20.
			6.Penalties
 (a)Mineral Leasing ActSection 41 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 195) is amended— (1)in subsection (b), by striking $500,000 and inserting $1,000,000; and
 (2)in subsection (c), by striking $100,000 and inserting $250,000. (b)Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982The Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)in section 109— (A)in subsection (a), by striking $500 and inserting $1,500;
 (B)in subsection (b), by striking $5,000 and inserting $15,000; (C)in subsection (c), by striking $10,000 and inserting $25,000; and
 (D)in subsection (d), by striking $25,000 and inserting $75,000; and (2)in section 110, by striking $50,000 and inserting $150,000.
				(c)Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
 (1)Civil penalty, generallySection 24(b) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1350(b)) is amended to read as follows:

						(b)Civil penalties
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), any person who fails to comply with any provision of this Act, or any term of a lease, license, or permit issued pursuant to this Act, or any regulation or order issued under this Act, shall be liable for a civil administrative penalty of not more than $75,000 for each day of the continuance of such failure. The Secretary may assess, collect, and compromise any such penalty.
 (2)Opportunity for a hearingNo penalty shall be assessed until the person charged with a violation has been given an opportunity for a hearing.
 (3)Adjustment for inflationThe Secretary shall, by regulation at least every 3 years, adjust the penalty specified in this paragraph to reflect any increases in the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) as prepared by the Department of Labor.
 (4)Threat of harmIf a failure described in paragraph (1) constitutes or constituted a threat of harm or damage to life, property, any mineral deposit, or the marine, coastal, or human environment, a civil penalty of not more than $150,000 shall be assessed for each day of the continuance of the failure..
 (2)Knowing and willful violationsSection 24(c) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1350(c)) is amended by striking $100,000 and inserting $1,000,000. (3)Officers and agents of corporationsSection 24(d) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1350(d)) is amended by striking knowingly and willfully authorized, ordered, or carried out and inserting authorized, ordered, carried out, or through reckless disregard of the law caused.
				7.Royalty relief
 (a)Gulf of Mexico royalty reliefThe following provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801 et seq.) are hereby repealed:
 (1)Section 344 (42 U.S.C. 15904) (relating to incentives for natural gas production from deep wells in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico).
 (2)Section 345 (42 U.S.C. 15905) (relating to royalty relief for deep water production). (b)Alaska royalty relief (1)Provisions relating to planning areas offshore AlaskaSection 8(a)(3)(B) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(B)) is amended by striking and in the Planning Areas offshore Alaska after West longitude.
 (2)Provisions relating to naval petroleum reserve in AlaskaSection 107 of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6506a) is amended— (A)in subsection (i)—
 (i)by striking (1) In general; and (ii)by striking paragraphs (2) through (6); and
 (B)by striking subsection (k). 8.Revision of Royalty Policy Committee charterNot later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, or March 29, 2021, whichever is earlier, the Secretary of the Interior shall revise the charter of the Royalty Policy Committee (as signed on March 29, 2017) to—
 (1)require that of the 6 members of such Committee who are representatives of the Governors of States, no more than 4 members may be representatives of Governors of the same political party;
 (2)increase to 6 the number of members who are representatives of academia or the public, of whom— (A)2 members shall be representatives of academia;
 (B)2 members shall be representatives of public interest groups; and (C)2 members shall be representatives of nonprofit environmental groups; and
 (3)require that for a person to be eligible to serve as a member who is a representative of a person who is a mineral stakeholder or energy stakeholder (or both) in Federal and Indian royalty policy, the employer of that member shall provide to the Secretary, who shall publish—
 (A)for the preceding 10-year period— (i)aggregated information on all Federal royalty payments made by the employer, by year and by commodity;
 (ii)conclusions from compliance reviews and audits conducted by Federal or State revenue collection entities; and
 (iii)a description of all enforcement actions taken against the employer regarding payment of Federal or State royalties; and
 (B)records of— (i)prices charged by the employer for sales of minerals to captive affiliates of the employer; and
 (ii)prices charged by such affiliates for subsequent resales of such minerals. 9.Royalty in kind (a)Onshore oil and gas lease royaltiesSection 36 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 192) is amended by inserting , except that the Secretary may not demand such payment in oil or gas if the amount of such payment would exceed the amount necessary to fill the strategic petroleum reserve after in oil or gas.
 (b)Offshore oil and gas lease royaltiesSection 27(a)(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1353(a)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting , except that the Secretary may not demand such payment in oil or gas if the amount of such payment would exceed the amount necessary to fill the strategic petroleum reserve..
 10.Amendments to definitionsSection 3 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1702) is amended— (1)in paragraph (20)(A), by striking : Provided, That and all that follows through subject of the judicial proceeding;
 (2)in paragraph (20)(B), by striking (with written notice to the lessee who designated the designee); (3)in paragraph (23)(A), by striking (with written notice to the lessee who designated the designee);
 (4)by amending paragraph (24) to read as follows:  (24)designee means a person who pays, offsets, or credits monies, makes adjustments, requests and receives refunds, or submits reports with respect to payments a lessee must make pursuant to section 102(a);;
 (5)in paragraph (25), in subparagraph (B)— (A)by striking (subject to the provisions of section 102(a) of this Act); and
 (B)in clause (ii), by striking subclause (IV) and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting the following:

 (IV)any assignment, that arises from or relates to any lease, easement, right-of-way, permit, or other agreement regardless of form administered by the Secretary for, or any mineral leasing law related to, the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas or other energy resource on Federal lands or the Outer Continental Shelf;; (6)in paragraph (29), by inserting or permit after lease; and
 (7)by striking and after the semicolon at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting a semicolon, and by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

 (34)compliance review means an examination of a lessee’s lease accounts to compare one or all elements of the royalty equation (volume, value, royalty rate, and allowances) against anticipated elements of the royalty equation to test for variances; and
 (35)marketing affiliate means an affiliate of a lessee whose function is to acquire the lessee’s production and to market that production..
 11.Compliance reviewsSection 101 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1711) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

 (d)The Secretary may, as an adjunct to audits of accounts for leases, conduct compliance reviews of accounts. Such reviews shall not constitute nor substitute for audits of lease accounts. The Secretary shall immediately refer any disparity uncovered in such a compliance review to a program auditor. The Secretary shall, before completion of a compliance review, provide notice of the review to designees whose obligations are the subject of the review..
 12.Liability for royalty paymentsSection 102(a) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1712(a)) is amended to read as follows:

				(a)Liability for royalty payments
 (1)Time and manner of paymentIn order to increase receipts and achieve effective collections of royalty and other payments, a lessee who is required to make any royalty or other payment under a lease, easement, right-of-way, permit, or other agreement, regardless of form, or under the mineral leasing laws, shall make such payment in the time and manner as may be specified by the Secretary or the applicable delegated State.
 (2)DesigneeAny person who pays, offsets, or credits monies, makes adjustments, requests and receives refunds, or submits reports with respect to payments the lessee must make is the lessee’s designee under this Act.
 (3)LiabilityNotwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a designee shall be liable for any payment obligation of any lessee on whose behalf the designee pays royalty under the lease. The person owning operating rights in a lease and a person owning legal record title in a lease shall be liable for that person’s pro rata share of payment obligations under the lease..
 13.RecordkeepingSection 103(b) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1713(b)) is amended by striking 6 and inserting 7.
 14.Adjustments and refundsSection 111A of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1721a) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (a)— (A)by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

						(3)
 (A)An adjustment or a request for a refund for an obligation may be made after the adjustment period only upon written notice to and approval by the Secretary or the applicable delegated State, as appropriate, during an audit of the period which includes the production month for which the adjustment is being made.
 (B)Except as provided in subparagraph (C), no adjustment may be made with respect to an obligation after the completion of an audit or compliance review of such obligation unless such adjustment is approved by the Secretary or the applicable delegated State, as appropriate.
 (C)If an overpayment is identified during an audit, the Secretary shall allow a credit in the amount of the overpayment.; and
 (B)in paragraph (4)— (i)by striking six-year and inserting four-year; and
 (ii)by striking period shall and inserting period may; and (2)in subsection (b)(1)—
 (A)in subparagraph (C), by striking and; (B)in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (E)is made within the adjustment period for that obligation..
 15.Obligation periodSection 115(c) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1724(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (3)AdjustmentsIn the case of an adjustment under section 111A(a) in which a recoupment by the lessee results in an underpayment of an obligation, the obligation becomes due on the date the lessee or its designee makes the adjustment..
		16.Tolling agreements and subpoenas
 (a)Tolling agreementsSection 115(d)(1) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1724(d)(1)) is amended by striking (with notice to the lessee who designated the designee).
 (b)SubpoenasSection 115(d)(2)(A) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1724(d)(2)(A)) is amended by striking (with notice to the lessee who designated the designee, which notice shall not constitute a subpoena to the lessee).
 17.AppealsSection 115(h) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1724(h)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1), in the heading, by striking 33-month and inserting 48-month; (2)by striking 33 months each place it appears and inserting 48 months; and
 (3)by striking 33-month each place it appears and inserting 48-month. 18.AssessmentsSection 116 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1724) is repealed.
		19.Pilot project on automatic data transfer
 (a)Pilot projectNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a pilot project with willing operators of oil and gas leases on the outer Continental Shelf (as such term is defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.)) that assesses the costs and benefits of automatic transmission of data regarding the volume and quality of oil and gas produced under Federal leases on the outer Continental Shelf in order to improve the production verification systems used to ensure accurate royalty collection and audit.
 (b)ReportThe Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on findings and recommendations based on the pilot project not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
			20.Penalty for late or incorrect reporting of data
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior shall issue regulations by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act that establish a civil penalty for late or incorrect reporting of data under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
 (b)AmountThe amount of the civil penalty shall be— (1)an amount (subject to paragraph (2)) that the Secretary determines is sufficient to ensure filing of data in accordance with that Act; and
 (2)not less than $10 for each failure to file correct data in accordance with that Act. (c)Content of regulationsExcept as provided in subsection (b), the regulations issued under this section shall be substantially similar to section 216.40 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, as most recently in effect before the date of enactment of this Act.
 21.Required recordkeeping for natural gas plantsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish final regulations with respect to required recordkeeping of natural gas measurement data as set forth in section 250.1203 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), to include operators and other persons involved in the transporting, purchasing, or selling of gas under the requirements of that rule, under the authority provided in section 103 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1713).
 22.Shared penaltiesSection 206 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1736) is amended by striking Any payments under this section shall be reduced by an amount equal to any payments provided or due to such State or Indian tribe under the cooperative agreement or delegation, as applicable, during the fiscal year in which the civil penalty is received, up to the total amount provided or due for that fiscal year..
 23.Applicability to other mineralsSection 304 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1753) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

				(e)Applicability to other minerals
 (1)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, sections 107, 109, and 110 of this Act and the regulations duly promulgated with respect thereto shall apply to any lease authorizing the development of coal or any other solid mineral on any Federal lands or Indian lands, to the same extent as if such lease were an oil and gas lease, on the same terms and conditions as those authorized for oil and gas leases.
 (2)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, sections 107, 109, and 110 of this Act and the regulations issued under such sections shall apply with respect to any lease, easement, right-of-way, or other agreement, regardless of form (including any royalty, rent, or other payment due thereunder)—
 (A)under section 8(k) or 8(p) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(k) and 1337(p)); or
 (B)under the Geothermal Steam Act (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), to the same extent as if such lease, easement, right-of-way, or other agreement were an oil and gas lease on the same terms and conditions as those authorized for oil and gas leases.
 (3)For the purposes of this subsection, the term solid mineral means any mineral other than oil, gas, and geo-pressured-geothermal resources, that is authorized by an Act of Congress to be produced from public lands (as that term is defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702))..
		24.Entitlements
 (a)Directed rulemakingNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish final regulations prescribing when a Federal lessee or designee must report and pay royalties on—
 (1)the volume of oil and gas such lessee or designee produces or takes under a Federal lease or Indian lease; or
 (2)the volume of oil and gas that such lessee or designee is entitled to based on its ownership interest under a unitization agreement for Federal leases or Indian leases.
 (b)100 percent entitlement reporting and payingThe Secretary shall give consideration to requiring 100 percent entitlement reporting and paying based on Federal or Indian oil and gas lease ownership.
			25.Royalties on all extracted methane
			(a)Assessment on all production
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), royalties otherwise authorized or required under the mineral leasing laws (as that term is defined in the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)) to be paid for gas shall be assessed on all gas produced under the mineral leasing laws, including—
 (A)gas used or consumed within the area of the lease tract for the benefit of the lease; and (B)all gas that is consumed or lost by venting, flaring, or fugitive releases through any equipment during upstream operations.
 (2)ExceptionParagraph (1) shall not apply with respect to— (A)gas vented or flared for not longer than 48 hours in an acute emergency situation that poses a danger to human health; and
 (B)gas injected into the ground on a lease tract in order to enhance production of an oil or gas well or for some other purpose.
					(b)Conforming amendments
 (1)Mineral Leasing ActThe Mineral Leasing Act is amended— (A)in section 14 (30 U.S.C. 223), by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act (including this section), royalty shall be assessed with respect to oil and gas, other than gas described in section 124(a)(2) of the Sustainable Energy Development Reform Act, without regard to whether oil or gas is removed or sold from the leased land.;
 (B)in section 17 (30 U.S.C. 226), by striking removed or sold each place it appears; (C)in section 22 (30 U.S.C. 251), by striking sold or removed; and
 (D)in section 31 (30 U.S.C. 188), by striking removed or sold each place it appears. (2)Outer Continental Shelf Lands ActThe Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is amended—
 (A)in section 6(a)(8) (43 U.S.C. 1335(a)(8)), by striking saved, removed, or sold each place it appears; and (B)in section 8(a) (43 U.S.C. 1337(a))—
 (i)in paragraph (1), by striking saved, removed, or sold each place it appears; and (ii)by adding at the end the following:

 (9)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act (including this section), royalty under this Act shall be assessed with respect to oil and gas, other than gas described in section 124(a)(2) of the Sustainable Energy Development Reform Act, without regard to whether oil or gas is removed or sold from the leased land..
 (c)ApplicationThe provisions of this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply only with respect to leases issued on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		IV
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 771
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			August 2, 2012
			Mr. Rothman of New
			 Jersey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing support for the designation of
		  February 14th as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care to
		  promote national awareness of the importance of compassionate and respectful
		  relationships between health care professionals and their patients as reflected
		  in attitudes that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural, and ethnic
		  backgrounds of patients and families.

		Whereas individuals and groups of medical professionals
			 and students stand in solidarity to support compassion in health care as
			 expressed by Dr. Randall Friese, triage physician at the University of Arizona
			 Medical Center who, when queried, stated that the most important treatment he
			 provided to Congress member Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot on January 8,
			 2011, was to hold her hand and reassure her that she was in the hospital and
			 would be cared for;
		Whereas physicians, nurses, all other health care
			 professionals, and medical facilities are charged with providing both the art
			 and science of medicine;
		Whereas a greater awareness of the importance of
			 compassion in health care encourages health care professionals to be mindful of
			 the need to treat the patient rather than the disease;
		Whereas scientific research illustrates that when health
			 care professionals practice humanistically; demonstrating the qualities of
			 integrity, excellence, compassion, altruism, respect, empathy, and service,
			 their patients have better medical outcomes; and
		Whereas February 14th would be an appropriate day to
			 designate as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care and to
			 celebrate it by health care students and professionals performing humanistic
			 acts of compassion and kindness toward patients, families of patients, and
			 health care colleagues: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of Representatives—
			(1)supports the goals
			 and ideals of National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care;
			(2)recognizes the
			 importance and value of a respectful relationship between health care
			 professionals and their patients as a means of promoting better health
			 outcomes; and
			(3)encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of
			 both—
				(A)being humanistic
			 and compassionate; and
				(B)providing
			 technical expertise.


IV
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 385
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 16, 2004
Mr. Skelton submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Calling on the President to negotiate a bilateral security agreement with the Iraqi Governing Council before June 30, 2004.

Whereas as of early March 2004, over 100,000 members of the United States Armed Forces are deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom;
Whereas those forces, through their bravery, commitment, and sacrifice, continue the efforts of the United States to bring security to Iraq;
Whereas sizeable United States forces will be needed in Iraq for a period of years to help provide security until Iraqi forces are fully trained and capable of providing for the security function themselves;
Whereas the agreement concluded between and signed by the Coalition Provisional Authority and the Iraqi Governing Council in November 2003 lays out the steps culminating in the restoration of Iraqi sovereignty on June 30, 2004, and calls for the approval of bilateral security agreements by the end of March 2004;
Whereas leaders of the Iraqi Governing Council recently announced that, despite the agreed deadline, no bilateral security agreement will be negotiated until after a new sovereign government is in place after July 1, 2004;
Whereas bilateral security agreements would lay out the understanding between the United States and the Iraqi Governing Council about both how much latitude United States forces will have to operate in Iraq and under what rules of engagement and the circumstances, if any, under which United States military personnel would be subject to prosecution in Iraqi courts; and
Whereas United States forces in Iraq remain under attack on a daily basis, including attack from foreign forces now backed by al Qaeda, requiring American commanders to have the ability to devise a coherent strategy and set the rules of engagement to defeat those insurgents: Now, therefore, be it

That
it is the sense of Congress that—
(1)the President should use all means at his disposal to negotiate a bilateral security agreement with the Iraqi Governing Council before June 30, 2004; and
(2)any such agreement should—
(A)maintain maximum freedom of action for United States commanders in Iraq to defeat insurgent elements in Iraq and to restore security throughout Iraq as quickly as possible; and
(B)provide protections against local prosecution of members of the United States Armed Forces, consistent with other bilateral status-of-forces agreements.


109 HR 4712 IH: To amend the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to clarify that the Buy America provision applies to an entire bridge project, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2006-02-08
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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4712
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 8, 2006
Mr. Baird introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To amend the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to clarify that the Buy America provision applies to an entire bridge project, and for other purposes.

1.ClarificationSection 165 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (23 U.S.C. 101 note) is amended—
(1)in subsection (a)—
(A)by inserting for a project after shall not obligate; and
(B)by inserting , before, on, or after the date of obligation of such funds, after products used; and
(2)by adding at the end the following:

(h)Applicability to bridge projectIf subsection (a) is applicable to a component of a bridge project, the Secretary shall ensure that subsection (a) applies to the entire bridge project..


IV
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 491
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

December 13, 2011

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


113 HR 4442 IH: Real Time Transparency Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-04-09
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4442
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 9, 2014
			Mr. O’Rourke introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require all political committees to notify
			 the Federal Election Commission within 48 hours of receiving cumulative
			 contributions of $1,000 or more from any contributor during a calendar
			 year, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Real Time Transparency Act of 2014.
		2.48-hour notification required for all political committees receiving cumulative contributions of
			 $1,000 or more during a year from any contributor
			(a)NotificationSection 304(a)(6)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(6)(A)) is
			 amended to read as follows:

					(A)
						(i)If a political committee receives an aggregate amount of contributions equal to or greater than
			 $1,000 from any contributor during a calendar year, the committee shall
			 submit a notification to the Commission containing the name of the
			 committee (and, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate, the
			 name of the candidate and the office sought by the candidate), the
			 identification of the contributor, and the date of receipt and amount of
			 the contributions involved.
						(ii)If, at any time after a political committee is required to submit a notification under this
			 subparagraph with respect to a contributor during a calendar year, the
			 political committee receives additional contributions from that
			 contributor during that year, the committee shall submit an additional
			 notification under clause (i) with respect to such contributor each time
			 the aggregate amount of the additional contributions received from the
			 contributor during the year equals or exceeds $1,000 (excluding the amount
			 of any contribution for which information is required to be included in a
			 previous notification under this subparagraph).
						(iii)The political committee shall submit the notification required under this subparagraph with respect
			 to a contributor—
							(I)in the case of a notification described in clause (i), not later than 48 hours after the date on
			 which
			 the aggregate amount of contributions received from the contributor during
			 the calendar year first equals or exceeds $1,000; or
							(II)in the case of an additional notification described in clause (ii), not later than 48 hours after
			 the date on which the aggregate amount of contributions received from the
			 contributor during the calendar year for which information was not already
			 included in a notification under this subparagraph first equals or exceeds
			 $1,000.
							(iv)For purposes of this subparagraph, any amount transferred by a joint fundraising committee which is
			 established by an authorized committee of a candidate to any other
			 authorized committee of that candidate shall be treated as a contribution
			 by the joint fundraising committee to such authorized committee..
			(b)Effective DateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contributions received by a
			 political committee under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 during
			 2014 or any succeeding year, except that nothing in such amendment may be
			 construed to require a political committee which does not receive
			 contributions during the portion of 2014 which occurs after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act to meet the requirements of section 304(a)(6)(A)
			 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended by subsection
			 (a).
			3.Filing by Senate candidates with Federal Election Commission
			(a)Mandatory Filing with FECSection 302(g) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 432(g)) is amended to read as
			 follows:

					(g)Filing With the CommissionAll designations, statements, and reports required to be filed under this Act shall be filed with
			 the Commission..
			(b)Effective DateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to materials filed on or after the
			 date of the enactment of this Act.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 108
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 6, 2009
			Mr. Fortenberry
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services

		A BILL
		To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend military
		  commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with a compensable
		  service-connected disability and to their dependents.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Disabled Veterans Commissary and
			 Exchange Store Benefits Act.
		2.Commissary and
			 exchange store privileges for disabled veterans and their dependents
			(a)Extension of
			 privilegesChapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
			 by adding at the end the following new section:

					1065.Use of
				commissary and exchange stores: disabled veterans and their dependents
						(a)Disabled
				veteransA veteran with a
				compensable service-connected disability shall be permitted to use commissary
				and exchange stores on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled
				to retired or retainer pay.
						(b)DependentsA dependent of a veteran described in
				subsection (a) shall be permitted to use commissary and exchange stores on the
				same basis as a dependent of a member of the armed forces entitled to retired
				or retainer pay.
						(c)DefinitionsIn
				this section, the terms veteran and service-connected
				have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title
				38.
						.
			(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter
			 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

						1065. Use of commissary and exchange
				stores: disabled veterans and their
				dependents.

					.
			(c)Effective
			 dateSection 1065 of title 10, United States Code, as added by
			 subsection (a), shall take effect at the end of the 90-day period beginning on
			 the date of the enactment of this Act.


117 S2537 IS: Affordable EVs for Working Families Act
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2021-07-29
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2537IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 29, 2021Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Affordable EVs for Working Families Act. 2.Credit for previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles(a)In generalSubpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B the following new section:36C.Previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles(a)Allowance of creditIn the case of a qualified buyer who during a taxable year places in service a previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of—(1)$1,250, plus(2)in the case of a vehicle which draws propulsion energy from a battery which exceeds 4 kilowatt hours of capacity (determined at the time of sale), the lesser of—(A)$1,250, and(B)the product of $208.50 and such excess kilowatt hours. (b)Limitations(1)Sale priceThe credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to sale of a vehicle shall not exceed 30 percent of the sale price.(2)Adjusted gross incomeThe amount which would (but for this paragraph) be allowed as a credit under subsection (a) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $200 for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return). (c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—(1)Previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicleThe term previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle means, with respect to a taxpayer, a motor vehicle—(A)the model year of which is at least 2 earlier than the calendar year in which the taxpayer acquires such vehicle,(B)the original use of which commences with a person other than the taxpayer,(C)which is acquired by the taxpayer in a qualified sale,(D)registered by the taxpayer for operation in a State or possession of the United States, (E)which meets the requirements of subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), (F) of section 30D(d)(1), and(F)which is not of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation.(2)Qualified saleThe term qualified sale means a sale of a motor vehicle—(A)by a seller who holds such vehicle in inventory (within the meaning of section 471) for sale or lease, (B)for a sale price of less than $25,000, and(C)which is the first transfer since the date of the enactment of this section to a person other than the person with whom the original use of such vehicle commenced.(3)Qualified buyerThe term qualified buyer means, with respect to a sale of a motor vehicle, a taxpayer—(A)who is an individual,(B)who purchases such vehicle for use and not for resale,(C)with respect to whom no deduction is allowable with respect to another taxpayer under section 151,(D)who has not been allowed a credit under this section for any sale during the 3-year period ending on the date of the sale of such vehicle, and(E)who possesses a certificate issued by the seller that certifies—(i)that the vehicle is a previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle,(ii)the vehicle identification number of such vehicle,(iii)the capacity of the battery at time of sale, and(iv)such other information as the Secretary may require. (4)Motor vehicle; capacityThe terms motor vehicle and capacity have the meaning given such terms in paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 30D(d), respectively.(d)VIN number requirementNo credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to any vehicle unless the taxpayer includes the vehicle identification number of such vehicle on the return of tax for the taxable year.(e)Application of certain rulesFor purposes of this section, rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (5), (6) and (7) of section 30D(f) shall apply for purposes of this section.(f)Certificate submission requirementThe Secretary may require that the issuer of the certificate described in subsection (c)(3)(E) submit such certificate to the Secretary at the time and in the manner required by the Secretary. .(b)Conforming amendments(1)Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting 36C, after 36B,.(2)Section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended—(A)in subparagraph (P), by striking and at the end,(B)in subparagraph (Q), by striking the period at the end and inserting , and, and(C)by adding at the end the following:(R)an omission of a correct vehicle identification number required under section 36C(d) (relating to credit for previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles) to be included on a return..(3)Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting 36C, after 36B,.(c)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item:Sec. 36C. Previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles..(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3135
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 10, 2012
			Mrs. Hagan introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on
		  Fenamidone.

		1.Fenamidone
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.10.38 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
			 the United States (relating to Fenamidone) is amended by striking the date in
			 the effective period column and inserting 12/31/2015.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3808
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			September 21, 2010
			Mrs. Gillibrand
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
			 Forestry

		A BILL
		To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural
		  Development Act to expand eligibility for Farm Service Agency
		  loans.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Farm Credit Expansion
			 Act.
		2.Eligibility for farm loans
			(a)Farm ownership loansSection 302(a) of the
			 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
			 Act (7 U.S.C. 1922(a)) is amended—
				(1)by striking (a)
			 In
			 general.—The and inserting the following:

						(a)In general
							(1)Eligibility requirementsThe
							;

				(2)in paragraph (1) (as designated by
			 paragraph (1))—
					(A)in the first sentence, by striking
			 and limited liability companies and inserting limited
			 liability companies, and such other legal entities that the Secretary
			 determines to be appropriate,; and
					(B)in the second sentence—
						(i)by striking and limited liability
			 companies each place it appears and inserting limited liability
			 companies, and such other legal entities that the Secretary determines to be
			 appropriate;
						(ii)by striking (1) and
			 inserting (A);
						(iii)by striking (2) and
			 inserting (B);
						(iv)by striking (3) and
			 inserting (C); and
						(v)by striking (4) and
			 inserting (D);
						(3)in the third sentence—
					(A)by striking and limited liability
			 companies each place it appears and inserting limited liability
			 companies, and such other legal entities that the Secretary determines to be
			 appropriate;
					(B)by striking (3) and
			 inserting (C); and
					(C)by striking (4) and
			 inserting (D); and
					(4)by adding at the end the following:

						(2)Special rules regarding
				determinations
							(A)Eligibility of certain operating-only
				entitiesAn entity that is,
				or will become, only the operator of a family farm shall be determined by the
				Secretary to meet each owner-operator requirement described in paragraph (1) if
				the 1 or more individuals who are the owners of the family farm own—
								(i)a percentage of the family farm that
				exceeds 50 percent; or
								(ii)such other percentage that the Secretary
				determines to be appropriate.
								(B)Eligibility of certain embedded
				entitiesAn entity that is an
				owner-operator described in paragraph (1), or an operator described in
				subparagraph (A), that is owned, in whole or in part, by 1 or more other
				entities, shall be determined by the Secretary to meet the direct ownership
				requirement described in paragraph (1) if not less than 75 percent of the
				ownership interests of each embedded entity of the entity is owned directly or
				indirectly by the 1 or more individuals who own the family
				farm.
							.
				(b)Conservation loansSection 304(c)(1) of the
			 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
			 Act (7 U.S.C. 1924(c)(1)) is amended by striking or limited
			 liability companies and inserting limited liability companies,
			 or such other legal entities that the Secretary determines to be
			 appropriate,.
			(c)Farm operating loansSection 311(a) of the
			 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
			 Act (7 U.S.C. 1941(a)) is amended—
				(1)by striking (a)
			 In
			 general.—The and inserting the following:

						(a)In general
							(1)Eligibility requirementsThe
							;
				(2)in paragraph (1) (as designated by
			 paragraph (1))—
					(A)in the first sentence, by striking
			 and limited liability companies and inserting limited
			 liability companies, and such other legal entities that the Secretary
			 determines to be appropriate,; and
					(B)in the second sentence—
						(i)by striking and limited liability
			 companies each place it appears and inserting limited liability
			 companies, and such other legal entities that the Secretary determines to be
			 appropriate;
						(ii)by striking (1) and
			 inserting (A);
						(iii)by striking (2) and
			 inserting (B);
						(iv)by striking (3) and
			 inserting (C); and
						(v)by striking (4) and
			 inserting (D);
						(3)in the third sentence—
					(A)by striking and limited liability
			 companies each place it appears and inserting limited liability
			 companies, and such other legal entities that the Secretary determines to be
			 appropriate;
					(B)by striking (3) and
			 inserting (C); and
					(C)by striking (4) and
			 inserting (D); and
					(4)by adding at the end the following:

						(2)Special rules regarding
				determinationsAn entity that
				is an operator described in paragraph (1) that is owned, in whole or in part,
				by 1 or more other entities, shall be determined by the Secretary to meet the
				direct ownership requirement described in paragraph (1) if not less than 75
				percent of the ownership interests of each embedded entity of the entity is
				owned directly or indirectly by the 1 or more individuals who own the family
				farm.
						.
				(d)Emergency loansSection 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm and
			 Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1961(a)) is amended—
				(1)in the first sentence, in the matter
			 preceding the proviso—
					(A)by striking owner-operators (in the
			 case of loans for a purpose under subtitle A) or operators (in the case of
			 loans for a purpose under subtitle B) each place it appears and
			 inserting (in the case of farm ownership loans in accordance with
			 subtitle A) owner-operators or operators, or (in the case of loans for a
			 purpose under subtitle B) operators;
					(B)by striking or limited liability
			 companies the first place it appears and inserting limited
			 liability companies, or such other legal entities that the Secretary determines
			 to be appropriate; and
					(C)by striking or limited liability
			 companies the second place it appears and inserting limited
			 liability companies, or such other legal entities;
					(2)in the second sentence of the
			 proviso—
					(A)by striking and limited liability
			 companies and inserting limited liability companies, and such
			 other legal entities; and
					(B)by striking ownership and
			 operator and inserting ownership or operator; and
					(3)by adding at the end the following:
			 An entity that is an owner-operator or operator described in this
			 subsection shall be determined by the Secretary to meet the direct ownership
			 requirement described in this subsection if the entity is owned, in whole or in
			 part, by 1 or more other entities and each individual who is an owner of the
			 family farm involved has a direct or indirect ownership interest in each of the
			 other entities..
				(e)Conforming amendments
				(1)Section 304(c)(2) of the
			 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
			 Act (7 U.S.C. 1924(c)(2)) is amended by striking paragraphs
			 (1) and (2) of section 302(a) and inserting clauses (A) and (B)
			 of section 302(a)(1).
				(2)Section 310D(a) of the
			 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
			 Act (7 U.S.C. 1934(a)) is amended—
					(A)in the first sentence, by striking
			 paragraphs (2) through (4) of section 302 and inserting
			 clauses (B) through (D) of section 302(a)(1); and
					(B)in the second sentence—
						(i)by striking farm cooperative or
			 private domestic corporation or partnership and inserting farm
			 cooperative, private domestic corporation, partnership, or such other legal
			 entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate,; and
						(ii)by striking or partners and
			 inserting partners, or owners.
						(3)Section 343(a)(11) of the
			 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
			 Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(11)) is amended—
					(A)in subparagraph (C)—
						(i)by striking or joint
			 operation and inserting joint operation, or such other legal
			 entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and
						(ii)by striking or joint
			 operators and inserting joint operators, or owners;
			 and
						(B)in subparagraph (D)—
						(i)in clause (i)(II)(aa)—
							(I)by striking or joint
			 operation and inserting joint operation, or such other legal
			 entity; and
							(II)by striking or joint
			 operators and inserting joint operators, or owners;
			 and
							(ii)in clause (ii)(II)(aa)—
							(I)by striking or joint
			 operation and inserting joint operation, or such other legal
			 entity; and
							(II)by striking or joint
			 operators and inserting joint operators, or
			 owners.
							(4)Section 359(c)(2) of the
			 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
			 Act (7 U.S.C. 2006a(c)(2)) is amended by striking section
			 302(a)(2) or 311(a)(2) and inserting clause (B) of section
			 302(a)(1) or clause (B) of section 311(a)(1).


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4629
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 25, 2012
			Mr. Denham introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform, 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 require the Comptroller General to conduct an annual
		  audit of the General Services Administration.

		1.Annual audit
			(a)Initial and
			 annual auditNot later than
			 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act and by the end of every
			 subsequent fiscal year thereafter, the Comptroller General shall conduct an
			 extensive audit described in subsection (b) of the General Services
			 Administration and report such findings to the Committee on Environment and
			 Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
			 Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
			(b)Detailed
			 informationThe audit
			 referred to in subsection (a) shall include detailed information for each
			 region regarding specific administrative costs; conference spending; bonuses;
			 travel expenses; staffing levels; expenditures on buildings classified as
			 excess, surplus, or underutilized; a detailed accounting of the expenditures of
			 the Federal Buildings Fund; and any other information the Committee on
			 Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives,
			 the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee
			 on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, may
			 request.


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 533

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 4, 2005

			Mrs. Hutchison

			 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 clarify

		  that a NADBank guarantee is not considered a Federal guarantee for purposes of

		  determining the tax-exempt status of bonds.

		1.Certain guarantees not

			 considered Federal guarantees for purposes of determining tax-exempt status of

			 bonds

			(a)In

			 GeneralSection 149(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of

			 1986 (relating to certain insurance programs) is amended by inserting

			 the North American Development Bank, after

			 Corporation,.

			(b)Effective

			 DateThe amendment made by this section shall apply with respect

			 to any bond issued before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this

			 Act.


116 S1326 IS: Chronic Wasting Disease Research Act
U.S. Senate
2019-05-06
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1326IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 6, 2019Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Baldwin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILL
To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to establish a grant program for research on chronic
 wasting disease, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Chronic Wasting Disease Research Act.2.Chronic wasting disease research grant program(a)In generalThe Animal Health Protection Act is amended by inserting after section 10409A (7 U.S.C. 8308a) the following:10409B.Chronic wasting disease research grant program(a)FindingsCongress finds that—(1)a focus on research into the transmission of, resistance to, and epidemiology of chronic wasting disease is needed to inform future policies to combat the disease and ensure the health of cervid populations;(2)because States have diverse policies for addressing chronic wasting disease, the Federal Government should coordinate financial and technical support to States, State departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education, and research centers conducting scientific research on chronic wasting disease;(3)under current policies, chronic wasting disease remains a systemic threat to cervids; and(4)scientific advances that lead to the ability to stop transmission of chronic wasting disease are needed to ensure the long-term viability of cervids.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Chronic wasting diseaseThe term chronic wasting disease means the animal disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations that—(A)is a transmissible disease of the nervous system resulting in distinctive lesions in the brain; and(B)belongs to the group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which includes scrapie, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease.(2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—(A)a State department of agriculture;(B)a Tribal research facility;(C)a Tribal department of agriculture;(D)an institution of higher education; and(E)a research center conducting scientific research on chronic wasting disease.(c)Grant program(1)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to conduct research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of chronic wasting disease.(2)Criteria for selectionIn awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that shall conduct research relating to—(A)methods and products—(i)to effectively detect infectious chronic wasting disease prions in live cervids, the environment, and inorganic surfaces; and(ii)to decontaminate those infectious prions;(B)the long-term suppression or eradication of chronic wasting disease; or(C)determination markers for genetic resistance to chronic wasting disease and strategies for using genetic resistance to combat the spread of the disease.(3)Number of grant recipients(A)In generalTo the maximum extent practicable, subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall select not fewer than 5 and not more than 10 eligible entities to receive grants under paragraph (1).(B)ExceptionThe Secretary may award grants under paragraph (1) to fewer than 5 eligible entities if not more than 5 eligible entities have submitted applications for a grant.(4)Administrative costs by eligible entitiesNot greater than 15 percent of the amount of a grant awarded under paragraph (1) may be used by an eligible entity for administrative costs incurred by the eligible entity in carrying out the research described in that paragraph.(d)Authorization of appropriations(1)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available until expended.(2)Administrative costsThe Secretary may use not greater than 3 percent of the funds made available under paragraph (1) for administrative costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this section.(e)EffectNothing in this section shall interfere with or otherwise affect the authority of the Federal Government or States to manage wildlife and livestock, including managing, surveying, and monitoring the incidence of chronic wasting disease..(b)Technical amendmentSection 10403(8) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8302(8)) is amended by striking (25 U.S.C. 450b) and inserting (25 U.S.C. 5304).


116 HR 4992 IH: Recovery Engagement And Coordination for Health–Military Innovations for Life Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-11-08
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4992IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 8, 2019Ms. Gabbard introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on suicide prevention in the
			 military health care system.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Recovery Engagement And Coordination for Health–Military Innovations for Life Act or the REACH MIL Act. 2.Pilot program on suicide prevention in military health care system (a)Pilot programThe Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program on suicide prevention in the military health care system. Such program shall be similar to the REACH VET predictive analysis pilot program carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
			(b)Predictive analytics process
 (1)Pre-emptive careIn carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall analyze existing data from health records of members of the Armed Force serving on active duty to identify the members who are at a statistically elevated risk for suicide, hospitalization, illness, or other adverse outcomes, in order to provide pre-emptive care and support for such members before such members have or express suicidal thoughts to clinicians.
 (2)ProcessThe Secretary shall ensure that the predictive analytics process developed pursuant to paragraph (1)—
 (A)identifies members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are at high statistical risk for suicide;
 (B)flags the records of the members; and (C)requires health care providers of the military health care system to contact such members to initiate a care plan.
 (c)Information sharingThe Secretary of Defense shall provide information under the pilot program under subsection (a) with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who transitions from the military health care system to the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs is able to schedule appropriate follow-up mental health care appointments with the Department of Veterans Affairs.


 HR 2142 ENR: International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
U.S. House of Representatives

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I
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen
H. R. 2142

AN ACT
To improve the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act or the INTERDICT Act. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
(1)Chemical screening deviceThe term chemical screening device means an immunoassay, narcotics field test kit, infrared spectrophotometer, mass spectrometer, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, Raman spectrophotometer, or other scientific instrumentation able to collect data that can be interpreted to determine the presence of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances. (2)CommissionerThe term Commissioner means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
(3)Express consignment operator or carrierThe term express consignment operator or carrier has the meaning given that term in section 128.1 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (or any similar successor regulation). 3.Interdiction of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances (a)Chemical screening devicesThe Commissioner shall—
(1)increase the number of chemical screening devices available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers over the number of such devices that are available on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2)make such additional chemical screening devices available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers as the Commissioner determines are necessary to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, including such substances that are imported through the mail or by an express consignment operator or carrier.
(b)Personnel to interpret dataThe Commissioner shall dedicate the appropriate number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel, including scientists, so that such personnel are available during all operational hours to interpret data collected by chemical screening devices. 4.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Commissioner $9,000,000 to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has resources, including chemical screening devices, personnel, and scientists, available during all operational hours to prevent, detect, and interdict the unlawful importation of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


114 S3399 IS: Transparency in Student Lending Act
U.S. Senate
2016-09-27
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3399IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 27, 2016Mr. Kirk (for himself and Mr. Enzi) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the disclosure of the annual percentage rates
			 applicable to Federal student loans.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transparency in Student Lending Act. 2.Required disclosuresSection 455(p) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(p)) is amended—
 (1)by striking Each institution and inserting the following:  (1)In generalEach institution; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (2)Disclosure of APR prior to disbursementIn addition to the disclosures required under paragraph (1), each institution and contractor described in such paragraph shall disclose to a borrower before disbursement of a loan made under this part, in writing and in a form the borrower may keep, the annual percentage rate applicable to the loan, taking into account—
 (A)the amount of the loan; (B)the stated interest rate of the loan;
 (C)the standard term for a loan of the same type; (D)any fees or additional costs associated with the loan; and
 (E)any capitalization of interest on the loan. .


116 HRES 942 IH: Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as “National FIRST Robotics Day”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-04-28
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IV116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 942IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 28, 2020Mr. Foster submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedRESOLUTIONExpressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as National FIRST Robotics Day.Whereas FIRST is For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology;Whereas robotics is rapidly proving to be one of the most effective, compelling, and engaging means for teaching and reinforcing fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts as well as inspiring the Nation’s youth to pursue STEM-related careers, thereby helping to create a highly skilled, 21st-century American workforce;Whereas there is a strong need to recognize America’s leadership in robotics technology, educate the public on robotics technology’s broad potential, growing importance, and future impact on American society, underscore the need for increased investment in robotics technology research and development, and inspire the Nation’s youth to pursue careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields;Whereas the United States has the largest number of academic and research organizations with dedicated programs focused on the advancement of robotics technology;Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society;Whereas the Federal Government must continue to make deep, hands-on STEM experiences a true priority in school districts around the country by unlocking increased funding for programming that—(1)builds strong foundations for STEM literacy;(2)increases diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM; and(3)prepares the STEM workforce for the future;Whereas not all STEM jobs of the 21st century require a traditional 4-year degree, so greater pathways toward STEM education must be encouraged;Whereas robotics has matured into an all-encompassing and enabling technology that, as a pillar of 21st-century American innovation, is positioned to fuel a broad array of next generation products and applications, and transform our society;Whereas the emerging market for robotics and related technology in various sectors, including health care, national defense, homeland security, energy, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, agriculture, education, consumer goods, and others, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20 percent over the next few years to become a worldwide $27,000,000,000 industry; andWhereas robotics is a critical technology capable in the near term of contributing to the economic recovery by creating new jobs, increasing productivity, improving quality, and increasing worker safety: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)supports the designation of a National FIRST Robotics Day and its celebration around the United States;(2)recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs;(3)encourages States and local educational agencies to fund afterschool robotics programs using funds made available by title IV, part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act; and(4)encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about robotics and engage them about the study of mathematics and science.


109 HR 6183 IH: No Match Immigration Enforcement Act

U.S. House of Representatives
2006-09-26
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		I
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6183
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 26, 2006
			Mr. Davis of Kentucky
			 (for himself and Mr. McCaul of Texas)
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide
		  for employer data sharing with the Department of Homeland Security regarding
		  employers of employees with mismatched social security account
		  numbers.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 No Match Immigration Enforcement Act
			 of 2006.
		2.Employer data sharing
			 with Department of Homeland Security regarding employers of employees with
			 mismatched social security account numbers
			(a)In
			 generalSection 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
			 405(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(I)The Secretary of Homeland Security,
				in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall establish by
				regulation an employer data-sharing program providing for the sharing of data
				by the Commissioner with such Secretary. Under the employer data-sharing
				program, the Commissioner shall, at the request of such Secretary, provide such
				Secretary with—
						(i)a list of the names and addresses of
				those employers who are determined by the Commissioner to have employed, during
				any period to which the request relates, any employee whose social security
				account number, as provided to the employer, did not match relevant records
				otherwise maintained by the Commissioner, and
						(ii)the number of instances occurring
				during such period of the employment by each such employer of such an
				employee.
						.
			(b)Disclosure of
			 tax return information for employer data-sharing program
				(1)Authority for
			 Commissioner of Social Security to disclose
			 informationSubsection (l) of section 6103 of the Internal
			 Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to disclosure of returns and return information
			 for purposes other than tax administration) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new paragraph:

						(21)Disclosure of
				certain return information for purposes of employer data-sharing program
				regarding mismatched social security account numbers
							(A)In
				generalUpon written request of the Secretary of Homeland
				Security to the Commissioner of Social Security under the employer data-sharing
				program established under subparagraph (I) of section 205(c)(2) of the Social
				Security Act, information described in such subparagraph relating to any
				employer shall be disclosed to such Secretary in accordance with the
				regulations prescribed under such program.
							(B)Restriction on
				disclosureInformation disclosed under subparagraph (A) may be
				used by officers and employees of the Department of Homeland Security only for
				the purposes of, and to the extent necessary in, the employer data-sharing
				program established under section 205(c)(2)(I) of the Social Security
				Act.
							.
				(2)Records of
			 inspection and disclosure
					(A)Exemption for
			 Secretary of the Treasury from system or
			 recordkeepingSubparagraph (A) of section 6103(p)(3) of such Code
			 (relating to system of recordkeeping) is amended by striking or
			 (18) and inserting (18), or (21).
					(B)Department of
			 Homeland Security required to safeguard informationParagraph (4)
			 of section 6103(p) of such Code (relating to safeguards) is amended by striking
			 or (17) and inserting (17), or (21).
					(C)Procedures
			 required of Department of Homeland Security upon completion of use of
			 informationClause (ii) of section 6103(p)(4)(F) of such Code
			 (relating to procedures upon completion of use of returns or return
			 information) is amended by striking or (17) and inserting
			 (17), or (21).
					(c)Effective
			 dateThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish the
			 employer data-sharing program described in section 205(c)(2)(I) of the Social
			 Security Act (added by this section) not later than 90 days after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act.


110 HR 5005 IH: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-01-16
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5005
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 16, 2008
			Mrs. Tauscher
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on
		  Flumioxasin.

		1.Flumioxasin
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.25.69 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking
			 12/31/2009 and inserting 12/31/2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from
			 warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 893
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 23, 2009
			Mr. Schumer introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Commerce, Science, and
			 Transportation

		A BILL
		To establish the Office of Imported and Domestic Product
		  Safety in the Department of Commerce and the Product Safety Coordinating
		  Council to improve the management, coordination, promotion, and oversight of
		  food and product safety responsibilities, to improve consumer and business
		  access to food and product safety information, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Imported and Domestic Product
			 Safety Act of 2009.
		2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)CouncilThe
			 term Council means the Product Safety Coordinating Council
			 established by section 4(a).
			(2)DirectorThe
			 term Director means the Director of Imported and Domestic Product
			 Safety appointed under section 3(b).
			(3)OfficeThe
			 term Office means the Office of Imported and Domestic Product
			 Safety established by section 3(a).
			(4)ProductThe term product means any of
			 the following:
				(A)Food, as defined
			 in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321),
			 including—
					(i)poultry and
			 poultry products, as defined in section 4 of the Poultry Products Inspection
			 Act (21 U.S.C. 453);
					(ii)meat and meat
			 food products, as defined in section 1 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21
			 U.S.C. 601); and
					(iii)eggs and egg
			 products, as defined in section 4 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C.
			 1033).
					(B)A drug, device,
			 cosmetic, dietary supplement, infant formula, and food additive, as such terms
			 are defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
			 U.S.C. 321).
				(C)A consumer
			 product, as such term is defined in section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety
			 Act (15 U.S.C. 2052).
				(D)A motor vehicle,
			 motor vehicle equipment, and replacement equipment, as such terms are defined
			 in section 30102 of title 49, United States Code.
				(E)A biological
			 product, as such term is defined in section 351(i) of the Public Health Service
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 262(i)).
				(F)A pesticide, as
			 such term is defined in section 2 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
			 Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136).
				(G)Any other food,
			 consumer product, fishery product, beverage, or tobacco product with respect to
			 which a department or agency that is represented on the Council has
			 jurisdiction.
				3.Office of
			 Imported and Domestic Product Safety; Director
			(a)EstablishmentThere
			 is established in the Department of Commerce an office to be known as the
			 Office of Imported and Domestic Product Safety.
			(b)DirectorThe
			 Director of Imported and Domestic Product Safety shall be the head of the
			 Office. The Director shall be appointed by the President, by and with the
			 advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who have—
				(1)not less than 10
			 years of leadership and management experience in the public or private sector;
			 and
				(2)expertise in
			 areas relating to product safety and protection of the public.
				(c)Duties of the
			 DirectorThe Director shall, working with the Council—
				(1)ensure that there
			 is coordination among all departments and agencies that have responsibility for
			 product safety in a manner that—
					(A)protects the
			 health and safety of United States consumers; and
					(B)provides that
			 consumers and businesses have access to product safety information;
					(2)establish
			 policies, objectives, and priorities to improve the management, coordination,
			 promotion, and oversight of all departments and agencies that have
			 responsibility for product safety;
				(3)work with
			 consumer groups, industry, and other interested parties to establish the
			 policies, objectives, and priorities described in paragraph (2);
				(4)improve the
			 www.Recalls.gov Internet website (or successor Federal website) that provides
			 product safety information and recall information for products under different
			 Federal agencies;
				(5)develop and
			 maintain a database that—
					(A)is
			 centralized;
					(B)is user
			 friendly;
					(C)is accessible to
			 the public;
					(D)includes
			 information about all mandatory and voluntary actions taken with respect to
			 product safety by businesses and departments and agencies that have
			 responsibility for product safety, including—
						(i)recalls;
						(ii)advisories;
						(iii)alerts;
						(iv)seizures;
						(v)defect
			 determinations;
						(vi)import bans;
			 and
						(vii)such other
			 actions as the Director considers appropriate; and
						(E)incorporates
			 hyperlinks to databases maintained by the departments and agencies that have
			 responsibility for product safety with respect to the actions described in
			 subparagraph (D);
					(6)develop
			 guidelines for effective and efficient dissemination, by the departments and
			 agencies of members of the Council, of product recall alerts to consumers and
			 businesses, including retailers, the media, and medical professionals;
				(7)promote the
			 development of risk assessment models to assist Federal departments and
			 agencies responsible for the importation and safety of products to better
			 identify and prevent the importation or introduction into commerce of unsafe
			 products;
				(8)promote the
			 development of tracing technology to provide consumers with access to the
			 supply chain history of a product;
				(9)develop
			 guidelines to facilitate information sharing relating to the importation and
			 safety of products among businesses, United States trading partners, and
			 departments and agencies of Federal, State, and local governments;
				(10)develop and
			 maintain a public electronic directory of services to assist consumers and
			 businesses in locating product safety information;
				(11)develop a
			 framework for engaging United States trading partners in efforts to improve
			 product safety, including cooperation and coordination related to safety
			 standards, testing, certification, audits, and inspections before products are
			 shipped to the United States;
				(12)establish an
			 inventory of memoranda of understanding negotiated by Federal departments and
			 agencies with foreign governments related to the importation and safety of
			 products;
				(13)promote
			 coordination among Federal departments and agencies seeking to negotiate new
			 memoranda described in paragraph (11); and
				(14)develop
			 guidelines to ensure that there is a unified effort to protect the health and
			 safety of United States consumers, including—
					(A)simplifying
			 consumer-retailer interaction regarding products identified as unsafe;
					(B)improving product
			 labeling;
					(C)developing
			 comprehensive recordkeeping throughout the production, importation, and
			 distribution of products; and
					(D)increasing public
			 access to information regarding—
						(i)product safety
			 standards, testing, and certification;
						(ii)enforcement of
			 product safety laws; and
						(iii)product-related
			 deaths, injuries, and illness.
						(d)Staff
				(1)In
			 generalThe Director may employ and fix the compensation of such
			 officers and employees as may be necessary to assist the Director in carrying
			 out the duties of the Director set forth by subsection (c).
				(2)Detail of
			 Government employeesThe Director may direct, with the
			 concurrence of the Secretary of a department or head of an agency, the
			 temporary reassignment within the Federal Government of personnel employed by
			 such department or agency on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis to the
			 Office.
				(e)SupervisionThe
			 Director shall report to the Secretary of Commerce.
			(f)CompensationSection
			 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new item:

						Director of Imported and Domestic Product Safety,
				  Department of
				  Commerce.
					.
			4.Product Safety
			 Coordinating Council
			(a)EstablishmentThere
			 is established a Product Safety Coordinating Council—
				(1)to improve the
			 management, coordination, promotion, and oversight of product safety
			 responsibilities; and
				(2)to assist the
			 Director in—
					(A)carrying out the
			 functions of the Office set forth by section 3(c);
					(B)developing the
			 strategic plan under section 5; and
					(C)developing the
			 report under section 6.
					(b)Membership
				(1)CompositionThe
			 Council shall consist of the Director and 1 individual designated by each of
			 the following from their respective departments and agencies:
					(A)The Commissioner
			 of Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security.
					(B)The Under
			 Secretary for International Trade of the Department of Commerce.
					(C)The United States
			 Trade Representative.
					(D)The Under
			 Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs of the Department of
			 State.
					(E)The Under
			 Secretary for Food Safety of the Department of Agriculture.
					(F)The Commissioner
			 of the Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health and Human
			 Services.
					(G)The Under
			 Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce.
					(H)The Chairman of
			 the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
					(I)The Administrator
			 of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the Department of
			 Transportation.
					(J)The Administrator
			 of the Environmental Protection Agency.
					(K)The Administrator
			 of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the Department of the
			 Treasury.
					(L)The Attorney
			 General.
					(M)The Director of
			 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and
			 Human Services.
					(N)The Chairman of
			 the Federal Trade Commission.
					(O)The Chairman of
			 the United States International Trade Commission.
					(P)The Director of
			 the Office of Management and Budget.
					(Q)Such other
			 officers of the United States as the Director determines necessary to carry out
			 the functions of the Council.
					(2)QualificationsEach
			 individual designated under paragraph (1) shall be selected from among
			 individuals who are—
					(A)involved in
			 product safety and protection of the public from risks to safety; and
					(B)qualified to
			 serve on the Council.
					(c)Department and
			 agency responsibilities
				(1)In
			 generalThe department or agency of each member of the Council
			 shall assist the Director in—
					(A)developing and
			 implementing a unified effort to protect the health and safety of United States
			 consumers;
					(B)ensuring that
			 consumers and businesses have access to product safety information; and
					(C)carrying out the
			 duties of the Director set forth by section 3(c).
					(2)CooperationEach
			 member of the Council shall ensure that the department or agency the member
			 represents—
					(A)provides such
			 assistance, information, and advice as the Director may request;
					(B)complies with
			 information sharing policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards established
			 by the Director; and
					(C)provides adequate
			 resources to support the activities and operations of the Office.
					(d)MeetingsThe
			 Council shall meet not less frequently than monthly at the call of the
			 Director.
			(e)ChairpersonThe
			 Director shall be the chairperson of the Council.
			5.Strategic
			 plan
			(a)Strategic plan
			 requiredNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
			 of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Director shall, after consulting
			 with the members of the Council, submit to the President and to Congress a
			 strategic plan.
			(b)Contents of
			 strategic planThe strategic plan submitted under subsection (a)
			 shall contain—
				(1)a detailed
			 description of the goals, objectives, and priorities of the Office and the
			 Council;
				(2)a description of
			 the methods for achieving such goals, objectives, and priorities;
				(3)a description of
			 the performance measures that will be used to monitor results in achieving such
			 goals, objectives, and priorities; and
				(4)an estimate of
			 the resources necessary to achieve such goals, objectives, and priorities, and
			 an estimate of the cost of such resources.
				6.Annual report on
			 product safety
			(a)Annual report
			 requiredNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act and November 1 of each calendar year thereafter, the Director shall
			 submit to the President and to Congress a written report on the safety of
			 products.
			(b)Content of
			 reportThe report submitted under subsection (a) shall contain a
			 detailed description of how the duties set forth in section 3(c) are being
			 implemented.
			(c)ConsultationsThe
			 Director shall consult with the members of the Council with respect to the
			 preparation of the report required by subsection (a). Any comments provided by
			 the members of the Council for a report under such subsection shall be
			 submitted to the Director not later than 1 month before the date such report is
			 submitted to Congress. The Director shall submit the report to Congress after
			 taking into account all comments received.
			7.Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere are
			 authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce such sums as may be
			 necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and the activities of the
			 Office.
		8.Authorization of
			 interagency support for product safety coordinationThe use of interagency funding and other
			 forms of support is authorized by Congress to carry out the functions and
			 activities of the Office and the functions and activities of the
			 Council.