		II
		Calendar No. 1043
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2292
		[Report No. 110–481]
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			November 1, 2007
			Ms. Collins (for
			 herself, Mr. Lieberman,
			 Mr. Craig, and Mr. Crapo) introduced the following bill; which was
			 read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Homeland Security and
			 Governmental Affairs

			September 23 (legislative day, September 17),
			 2008
			Reported by Mr.
			 Lieberman, with an amendment
			Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert
			 the part printed in italic

		A BILL
		To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to establish
		  the Office for Bombing Prevention, to address terrorist explosive threats, and
		  for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 National Bombing Prevention Act of
			 2007.
		2.Bombing
			 prevention
			(a)In
			 generalSubtitle A of title II of the Homeland Security Act of
			 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

					210F.Office for
				Bombing Prevention
						(a)In
				generalThere is in the Department an Office for Bombing
				Prevention (in this section referred to as the Office) within
				the Protective Security Coordination Division of the Office of Infrastructure
				Protection.
						(b)ResponsibilitiesThe
				Office shall have the primary responsibility within the Department for
				enhancing the ability, and coordinating the efforts, of the Nation to deter,
				detect, prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorist explosive attacks,
				including by—
							(1)serving as the
				lead agency of the Department for ensuring that programs designed to counter
				terrorist explosive attacks nationwide, function together efficiently to meet
				the evolving threat from explosives and improvised explosive devices;
							(2)coordinating
				national and intergovernmental bombing prevention activities to ensure those
				activities work toward achieving common national goals;
							(3)conducting
				analysis of the capabilities and requirements necessary for Federal, State, and
				local governments to deter, prevent, detect, protect against, and assist in any
				response to terrorist explosive attacks by—
								(A)maintaining a
				national analysis database on the capabilities of bomb squads, explosive
				detection canine teams, tactics teams, and public safety dive teams; and
								(B)applying the
				analysis derived from the database described in subparagraph (A) in—
									(i)evaluating
				progress toward closing identified gaps relating to national strategic goals
				and standards; and
									(ii)informing
				decisions relating to homeland security policy, assistance, training, research,
				development efforts, and testing and evaluation, and related
				requirements;
									(4)promoting secure
				information sharing of sensitive material and promoting security awareness,
				including by—
								(A)operating and
				maintaining a secure information sharing system that allows the sharing of
				critical information relating to terrorist explosive attack tactics,
				techniques, and procedures;
								(B)educating the
				public and private sectors about explosive precursor chemicals;
								(C)working with
				international partners, in coordination with the Office for International
				Affairs of the Department, to develop and share effective practices to deter,
				prevent, detect, protect, and respond to terrorist explosive attacks;
				and
								(D)executing national
				public awareness and vigilance campaigns relating to terrorist explosive
				threats, preventing explosive attacks, and activities and measures underway to
				safeguard the Nation;
								(5)assisting State
				and local governments in developing multi-jurisdictional improvised explosive
				devices security plans for high-risk jurisdictions;
							(6)helping to ensure,
				in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology and the
				Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the identification
				and availability of effective technology applications through field pilot
				testing and acquisition of such technology applications by Federal, State, and
				local governments to deter, prevent, detect, protect, and respond to terrorist
				explosive attacks;
							(7)coordinating the
				efforts of the Department relating to, and assisting departments and agencies
				of the Federal, State, local government, and private sector business in,
				developing and implementing national explosives detection canine training,
				certification, and performance standards;
							(8)ensuring the
				implementation of any recommendations contained in the national strategy
				described in section 210G, including developing, maintaining, and tracking
				progress toward achieving objectives to reduce the Nation’s vulnerability to
				terrorist attacks using explosives or improvised explosive devices; and
							(9)developing, in
				coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
				programmatic guidance and permitted uses for bombing prevention activities
				funded by homeland security assistance administered by the Department.
							(c)Authorization of
				appropriations
							(1)In
				generalThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
				section—
								(A)$10,000,000 for
				fiscal year 2008;
								(B)$25,000,000 for
				each of fiscal years 2009 through 2010; and
								(C)such sums as are
				necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
								(2)AvailabilityAmounts
				made available pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until
				expended.
							210G.National
				strategy
						(a)In
				generalThe President shall
				develop and periodically update a national strategy to prevent and prepare for
				terrorist attacks in the United States using explosives or improvised explosive
				devices.
						(b)DevelopmentNot later than 90 days after the date of
				enactment of this section, the President shall develop the national strategy
				described in subsection (a).
						(c)ReportingNot later than 6 months after the date of
				submission of the report regarding each quadrennial homeland security review
				conducted under section 707(c), the President shall submit to the Committee on
				Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
				Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report regarding the
				national strategy described in subsection (a), which shall include
				recommendations, if any, for deterring, preventing, detecting, protecting
				against, and responding to terrorist attacks in the United States using
				explosives or improvised explosive devices, including any such recommendations
				relating to coordinating the efforts of Federal, State, local, and tribal
				governments, emergency response providers, and the private
				sector.
						.
			(b)Technical and
			 conforming amendmentThe table of contents in section 1(b) of the
			 Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is amended by inserting
			 after the item relating to section 210E the following:

						Sec. 210F. Office for Bombing
				Prevention.
						Sec. 210G. National
				strategy.

					.
			3.Explosives
			 technology development and transfer
			(a)In
			 generalTitle III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
			 181 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					318.Explosives
				research and development
						(a)In
				generalThe Secretary, acting
				through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, and in coordination
				with the Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs, the Attorney
				General, the Secretary of Defense, and the head of any other relevant Federal
				department or agency, shall coordinate nonmilitary research, development,
				testing, and evaluation activities of the Federal Government relating to the
				detection and prevention of, protection against, and response to explosive
				attacks within the United States, and the development of bomb squad tools and
				technologies necessary to neutralize and disable explosive devices.
						(b)Military
				researchThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for
				Science and Technology, and in coordination with the Under Secretary for
				National Protection and Programs, shall coordinate with the Secretary of
				Defense and the head of any other relevant Federal department or agency to
				ensure that, to the maximum extent possible, military information and research,
				development, testing, and evaluation activities relating to the detection and
				prevention of, protection against, and response to explosive attacks, and the
				development of tools and technologies necessary to neutralize and disable
				explosive devices, are applied to nonmilitary uses.
						319.Technology
				transfer
						(a)In
				generalThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for
				Science and Technology, and in coordination with the Under Secretary for
				National Protection and Programs, shall establish a technology transfer program
				to facilitate the identification, modification, and commercialization of
				technology and equipment for use by Federal, State, and local governmental
				agencies, emergency response providers, and the private sector to deter,
				prevent, detect, protect, and respond to explosive attacks within the United
				States.
						(b)ProgramThe
				activities under the program established under subsection (a) shall
				include—
							(1)applying the
				analysis conducted under section 210F(b)(3) of the capabilities and
				requirements of bomb squad, explosive detection canine teams, tactical teams,
				and public safety dive teams of Federal, State, and local governments, to
				determine the training and technology requirements for Federal, State, and
				local governments, emergency response providers, and the private sector;
							(2)identifying
				available technologies designed to deter, prevent, detect, protect, or respond
				to explosive attacks that have been, or are in the process of being, developed,
				tested, evaluated, or demonstrated by the Department, other Federal agencies,
				the private sector, foreign governments, or international organizations;
							(3)reviewing whether
				a technology described in paragraph (2) may be useful in assisting Federal,
				State, or local governments, emergency response providers, or the private
				sector in detecting, deterring, preventing, or responding to explosive
				attacks;
							(4)communicating to
				Federal, State, and local governments, emergency response providers, and the
				private sector the availability of any technology described in paragraph (2),
				including providing the specifications of such technology, indicating whether
				such technology satisfies appropriate standards, and identifying grants, if
				any, available from the Department to purchase such technology; and
							(5)developing and
				deploying an electronic countermeasures capability to—
								(A)protect high-risk
				targets and neutralize radio controlled improvised explosive devices;
				and
								(B)serve as a pilot
				initiative of the technology transfer program described in paragraphs (1)
				through (4).
								(c)Working
				groupTo facilitate the transfer of military technologies, the
				Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, in
				coordination with the Secretary of Defense, and in a manner consistent with
				protection of sensitive sources and methods, shall establish a working group to
				advise and assist in the identification of military technologies designed to
				deter, prevent, detect, protect, or respond to explosive attacks that are in
				the process of being developed, or are developed, by the Department of Defense
				or the private
				sector.
						.
			(b)Technical and conforming
			 amendmentThe table of
			 contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et
			 seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 317 the
			 following:

						Sec. 318. Explosives research and
				development.
						Sec. 319. Technology
				transfer.

					.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 National Bombing Prevention Act of
			 2007.
		2.Bombing
			 prevention
			(a)In
			 generalSubtitle A of title II of the Homeland Security Act of
			 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

					210F.Office for Bombing
				Prevention
						(a)In
				generalThere is in the Department an Office for Bombing
				Prevention (in this section referred to as the Office) within
				the Office of Infrastructure Protection.
						(b)ResponsibilitiesThe
				Office shall have the primary responsibility within the Department for
				enhancing the ability, and coordinating the efforts, of the Nation to deter,
				detect, prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorist explosive attacks,
				including by—
							(1)serving as the lead
				agency of the Department for ensuring that programs designed to counter
				terrorist explosive attacks nationwide, function together efficiently to meet
				the evolving threat from explosives and improvised explosive devices;
							(2)coordinating, in
				consultation with the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium of the
				Department, national and intergovernmental bombing prevention activities to
				ensure those activities work toward achieving common national goals;
							(3)conducting analysis of
				the capabilities and requirements necessary for State and local governments to
				deter, prevent, detect, protect against, and assist in any response to
				terrorist explosive attacks by—
								(A)maintaining a national
				analysis database on the capabilities of bomb squads, explosive detection
				canine teams, tactics teams, and public safety dive teams; and
								(B)in consultation with the
				Attorney General, applying the analysis derived from the database described in
				subparagraph (A) in—
									(i)evaluating progress
				toward closing identified gaps relating to national strategic goals and
				standards; and
									(ii)informing decisions
				relating to homeland security policy, assistance, training, research,
				development efforts, and testing and evaluation, and related
				requirements;
									(4)promoting secure
				information sharing of sensitive material relating to terrorist explosives and
				promoting security awareness, including by—
								(A)operating and maintaining
				a secure information sharing system that allows the sharing of critical
				information relating to terrorist explosive attack tactics, techniques, and
				procedures;
								(B)in consultation with the
				Attorney General, educating the public and private sectors about explosive
				precursor chemicals;
								(C)working with
				international partners, in coordination with the Office for International
				Affairs of the Department and the Attorney General, to develop and share
				effective practices to deter, prevent, detect, protect, and respond to
				terrorist explosive attacks; and
								(D)executing national public
				awareness and vigilance campaigns relating to terrorist explosive threats,
				preventing explosive attacks, and activities and measures underway to safeguard
				the Nation;
								(5)assisting, in
				consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
				State and local governments in developing multi-jurisdictional improvised
				explosive devices security plans for high-risk jurisdictions;
							(6)helping to ensure, in
				coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology and the
				Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the identification
				and availability of effective technology applications through field pilot
				testing and acquisition of such technology applications by Federal, State, and
				local governments to deter, prevent, detect, protect, and respond to terrorist
				explosive attacks;
							(7)coordinating the efforts
				of the Department relating to, and assisting, in consultation with the Attorney
				General, departments and agencies of the Federal, State, local government, and
				private sector business in, developing and implementing national explosives
				detection canine training, certification, and performance standards;
							(8)ensuring the
				implementation of any recommendations contained in the national strategy
				described in section 210G, including developing, maintaining, and tracking
				progress toward achieving objectives to reduce the Nation’s vulnerability to
				terrorist attacks using explosives or improvised explosive devices; and
							(9)developing, in
				coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
				programmatic guidance and permitted uses for bombing prevention activities
				funded by homeland security assistance administered by the Department.
							(c)Authorization of
				appropriations
							(1)In
				generalThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
				section—
								(A)$10,000,000 for fiscal
				year 2008;
								(B)$25,000,000 for each of
				fiscal years 2009 through 2010; and
								(C)such sums as are
				necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
								(2)AvailabilityAmounts
				made available pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until
				expended.
							210G.National
				strategy
						(a)In
				generalThe President shall
				develop and periodically update a national strategy to prevent and prepare for
				terrorist attacks in the United States using explosives or improvised explosive
				devices.
						(b)DevelopmentNot later than 90 days after the date of
				enactment of this section, the President shall develop the national strategy
				described in subsection (a).
						(c)ReportingNot later than 6 months after the date of
				submission of the report regarding each quadrennial homeland security review
				conducted under section 707(c), the President shall submit to the Committee on
				Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
				Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report regarding the
				national strategy described in subsection (a), which shall include
				recommendations, if any, for deterring, preventing, detecting, protecting
				against, and responding to terrorist attacks in the United States using
				explosives or improvised explosive devices, including any such recommendations
				relating to coordinating the efforts of Federal, State, local, and tribal
				governments, emergency response providers, and the private
				sector.
						.
			(b)Technical and
			 conforming amendmentThe table of contents in section 1(b) of the
			 Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is amended by inserting
			 after the item relating to section 210E the following:

						Sec. 210F. Office for Bombing
				Prevention.
						Sec. 210G. National
				strategy.

					.
			3.Explosives technology
			 development and transfer
			(a)In
			 generalTitle III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
			 181 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					318.Explosives research
				and development
						(a)In
				generalThe Secretary, acting
				through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, and in coordination
				with the Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs, the Attorney
				General, the Secretary of Defense, and the head of any other relevant Federal
				department or agency, shall coordinate nonmilitary research, development,
				testing, and evaluation activities of the Federal Government relating to the
				detection and prevention of, protection against, and response to explosive
				attacks within the United States, and the development of bomb squad tools and
				technologies necessary to neutralize and disable explosive devices.
						(b)Military
				researchThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for
				Science and Technology, and in coordination with the Under Secretary for
				National Protection and Programs, shall coordinate with the Secretary of
				Defense and the head of any other relevant Federal department or agency to
				ensure that, to the maximum extent possible, military information and research,
				development, testing, and evaluation activities relating to the detection and
				prevention of, protection against, and response to explosive attacks, and the
				development of tools and technologies necessary to neutralize and disable
				explosive devices, are applied to nonmilitary uses.
						319.Technology
				transfer
						(a)In
				generalThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for
				Science and Technology, and in coordination with the Under Secretary for
				National Protection and Programs, shall establish a technology transfer program
				to facilitate the identification, modification, and commercialization of
				technology and equipment for use by State and local governmental agencies,
				emergency response providers, and the private sector to deter, prevent, detect,
				protect, and respond to explosive attacks within the United States.
						(b)ProgramThe
				activities under the program established under subsection (a) shall
				include—
							(1)applying the analysis
				conducted under section 210F(b)(3) of the capabilities and requirements of bomb
				squad, explosive detection canine teams, tactical teams, and public safety dive
				teams of State and local governments, to assist in the determination of
				training and technology requirements for State and local governments, emergency
				response providers, and the private sector;
							(2)identifying available
				technologies designed to deter, prevent, detect, protect, or respond to
				explosive attacks that have been, or are in the process of being, developed,
				tested, evaluated, or demonstrated by the Department, other Federal agencies,
				the private sector, foreign governments, or international organizations;
							(3)reviewing whether a
				technology described in paragraph (2) may be useful in assisting Federal,
				State, or local governments, emergency response providers, or the private
				sector in detecting, deterring, preventing, or responding to explosive
				attacks;
							(4)communicating, in
				coordination with the Attorney General, to Federal, State, and local
				governments, emergency response providers, and the private sector the
				availability of any technology described in paragraph (2), including providing
				the specifications of such technology, indicating whether such technology
				satisfies appropriate standards, and identifying grants, if any, available from
				the Department to purchase such technology; and
							(5)in coordination with the
				Attorney General, developing and deploying electronic countermeasures
				to—
								(A)protect high-risk
				targets; and
								(B)serve as a pilot
				initiative of the technology transfer program described in paragraphs (1)
				through (4).
								(c)Working
				groupTo facilitate the transfer of military technologies, the
				Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, in
				coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense, and in a
				manner consistent with protection of sensitive sources and methods, shall
				establish a working group, or use an appropriate interagency body in existence
				on the date of enactment of this section, to advise and assist in the
				identification of military technologies designed to deter, prevent, detect,
				protect, or respond to explosive attacks that are in the process of being
				developed, or are developed, by the Department of Defense or the private
				sector.
						.
			(b)Technical and conforming
			 amendmentThe table of
			 contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et
			 seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 317 the
			 following:

						Sec. 318. Explosives research and
				development.
						Sec. 319. Technology
				transfer.

					.
			4.Savings
			 clauseNothing in this Act or
			 the amendments made by this Act may be construed to limit or otherwise affect
			 the authorities or responsibilities of the Attorney General.

		September 23 (legislative day, September 17),
		  2008
		Reported with an amendment


113 HR 1005 IH: Defund Obamacare Act
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1005
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 6, 2013
			Mr. Graves of Georgia
			 (for himself, Mr. Westmoreland,
			 Mr. Duncan of South Carolina, and
			 Mr. Collins of Georgia) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in
			 addition to the Committees on Ways and
			 Means, Education and the
			 Workforce, the
			 Judiciary, Natural
			 Resources, and House
			 Administration, 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 deauthorize appropriation of funds, and
		  to rescind unobligated appropriations, to carry out the Patient Protection and
		  Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of
		  2010.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Defund Obamacare
			 Act.
		2.Deauthorization
			 of appropriations to carry out PPACA and HCERANotwithstanding any other provision of law,
			 no funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of the
			 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148), the Health
			 Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–152), and any
			 amendment made by either such Act.
		3.Rescission of
			 unobligated appropriations under PPACA and HCERAOf the funds made available under any
			 provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law
			 111–148), the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law
			 111–152), and any amendment made by either such Act, the unobligated balance is
			 rescinded.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5488
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 9, 2010
			Mr. Baca introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Education and
			 Labor

		A BILL
		To require each authorized public chartering agency to
		  publish on the Internet the financial expenditures of each charter school that
		  is authorized or approved by such agency and receives Department of Education
		  funding.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Charter School Transparency and
			 Accountability Act.
		2.Publication of
			 charter school financial expenditures
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than 30
			 days after the end of each school year, each authorized public chartering
			 agency shall publish on the Internet, in a form and manner to be specified by
			 the Secretary of Education, a detailed breakdown of the financial expenditures
			 with respect to such school year of each charter school authorized or approved
			 by such agency that received, directly or indirectly, funds made available by
			 the Secretary during such school year.
			(b)NoncomplianceIf
			 an agency does not comply with subsection (a) with respect to each charter
			 school authorized or approved by the agency, the Secretary shall cease to make
			 Federal funds available to any charter school authorized or approved by the
			 agency until the agency complies with such subsection.
			(c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section, the terms
			 authorized public chartering agency and charter
			 school have the meanings given such terms in section 5210 of the
			 Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7221i).
			(d)Effective
			 dateThis section shall apply to school years that begin at least
			 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section.


115 HR 6000 IH: FriendSHIP Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-06-05
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6000IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 5, 2018Mr. Conaway introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo provide for the transfer of the TARAWA class amphibious ship USS NASSAU (LHA–4) to Japan.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the FriendSHIP Act. 2.Transfer of the TARAWA class amphibious ship USS NASSAU (LHA–4) to Japan (a)Transfer by sale or grantThe President is authorized to transfer the TARAWA class amphibious ship USS NASSAU (LHA–4) to Japan on a sale basis under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761) or on a grant basis under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
 (b)Costs of transfersAny expense incurred by the United States in connection with a transfer authorized by this section shall be charged to the recipient notwithstanding section 516(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(e)).
 (c)Repair and refurbishment in united states shipyardsTo the maximum extent practicable, the President shall require, as a condition of the transfer of a vessel under this section, that the recipient to which the vessel is transferred have such repair or refurbishment of the vessel as is needed, before the vessel joins the naval forces of that recipient, performed at a shipyard located in the United States, including a United States Navy shipyard.
 (d)Expiration of authorityThe authority to transfer a vessel under this section shall expire at the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.


113 S486 RS: Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act
U.S. Senate
2013-03-07
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IICalendar No. 180113th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 486[Report No. 113–102]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 7, 2013Mr. Burr (for himself,
			 Mrs. Hagan, and Mr. Manchin) introduced the following bill; which
			 was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and Natural
			 ResourcesSeptember 10, 2013Reported by Mr. Wyden,
			 with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert
			 the part printed in italicA BILLTo authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access in
		  Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area, and for other
		  purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Preserving Public Access to Cape
			 Hatteras Beaches Act.2.Reinstatement of
			 Interim Management Strategy(a)ManagementAfter the date of the enactment of this
			 Act, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area shall be managed in
			 accordance with the Interim Protected Species Management Strategy/Environmental
			 Assessment issued by the National Park Service on June 13, 2007, for the Cape
			 Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area, North Carolina, unless the
			 Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to as the
			 Secretary) issues a new final rule that meets the requirements
			 set forth in section 3.(b)RestrictionsThe Secretary shall not impose any
			 additional restrictions on pedestrian or motorized vehicular access to any
			 portion of Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area for species
			 protection beyond those in the Interim Management Strategy, other than as
			 specifically authorized pursuant to section 3.3.Additional
			 restrictions on access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area for
			 species protection(a)In
			 generalIf, based on
			 peer-reviewed science and after public comment, the Secretary determines that
			 additional restrictions on access to a portion of the Cape Hatteras National
			 Seashore Recreational Area are necessary to protect species listed as
			 endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
			 the Secretary may only restrict, by limitation, closure, buffer, or otherwise,
			 pedestrian and motorized vehicular access for recreational activities for the
			 shortest possible time and on the smallest possible portions of the Cape
			 Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.(b)Limitation on
			 restrictionsRestrictions
			 imposed under this section for protection of species listed as endangered under
			 the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) shall not be
			 greater than the restrictions in effect for that species at any other National
			 Seashore.(c)Corridors around
			 closuresTo the maximum
			 extent possible, the Secretary shall designate pedestrian and vehicular
			 corridors of minimal distance on the beach or interdunal area around closures
			 implemented under this section to allow access to areas not closed.4.Inapplicability
			 of final rule and consent degree(a)Final
			 ruleThe final rule titled
			 Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras
			 National Seashore—Off-Road Vehicle Management (77 Fed. Reg. 3123–3144)
			 shall have no force or effect after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.(b)Consent
			 decreeThe April 30, 2008, consent decree filed in the United
			 States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina regarding
			 off-road vehicle use at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina shall
			 not apply after the date of the enactment of this Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Final
			 ruleThe term Final Rule means the final rule
			 entitled Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Cape
			 Hatteras National Seashore—Off-Road Vehicle Management (77 Fed. Reg.
			 3123 (January 23, 2012)).(2)National
			 seashoreThe term National Seashore means the Cape
			 Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.(3)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.(4)StateThe
			 term State means the State of North Carolina.3.Review and adjustment of
			 wildlife protection buffers(a)In
			 generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, the Secretary shall review and modify wildlife buffers in the
			 National Seashore in accordance with this section and any other applicable
			 law.(b)Buffer
			 modificationsIn modifying wildlife buffers under subsection (a),
			 the Secretary shall, using adaptive management practices—(1)ensure that the buffers
			 are of the shortest duration and cover the smallest area necessary to protect a
			 species, as determined in accordance with peer-reviewed scientific data;
			 and(2)designate pedestrian and
			 vehicle corridors around areas of the National Seashore closed because of
			 wildlife buffers, to allow access to areas that are open.(c)Coordination with
			 StateThe Secretary, after coordinating with the State, shall
			 determine appropriate buffer protections for species that are not listed under
			 the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
			 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), but that are identified for protection under State
			 law.4.Modifications to final
			 ruleThe Secretary shall
			 undertake a public process to consider, consistent with management requirements
			 at the National Seashore, the following changes to the Final Rule:(1)Opening beaches at the
			 National Seashore that are closed to night driving restrictions, by opening
			 beach segments each morning on a rolling basis as daily management reviews are
			 completed.(2)Extending seasonal
			 off-road vehicle routes for additional periods in the Fall and Spring if
			 off-road vehicle use would not create resource management problems at the
			 National Seashore.(3)Modifying the size and
			 location of vehicle-free areas.5.Construction of new
			 vehicle access pointsThe
			 Secretary shall construct new vehicle access points and roads at the National
			 Seashore—(1)as expeditiously as
			 practicable; and(2)in accordance with
			 applicable management plans for the National Seashore.6.ReportThe Secretary shall report to Congress
			 within 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act on measures taken to
			 implement this Act.September 10, 2013Reported
			 with an amendment


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 994
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 12, 2011
			Mr. Kirk (for himself,
			 Mr. Menendez, Mr. Lautenberg, and Mr.
			 Durbin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
			 referred to the Committee on Environment
			 and Public Works

		A BILL
		To amend title 23, United States Code, to protect States
		  that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 State Ethics Law Protection Act of
			 2011.
		2.Pay-to-play
			 reformSection 112 of title
			 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(h)Pay-to-Play
				reformA State transportation department shall not be considered
				to have violated a requirement of this section solely because the State in
				which that State transportation department is located, or a local government
				within that State, has in effect a law or an order that limits the amount of
				money an individual or entity that is doing business with a State or local
				agency with respect to a Federal-aid highway project may contribute to a
				political party, campaign, candidate, or elected
				official.
				.


113 S446 IS: Crop Insurance Subsidy Reduction Act of 2013
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2013-03-05
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 446
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 5, 2013
			Mr. Flake introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
			 Forestry

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to reduce Federal
		  crop insurance subsidies, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Crop Insurance Subsidy Reduction Act
			 of 2013.
		2.Reduction in
			 share of crop insurance premium paid by Federal Crop Insurance
			 CorporationSection 508(e)(2)
			 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(e)(2)) is amended—
			(1)in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking
			 67 and inserting 55;
			(2)in subparagraph
			 (E)(i), by striking 55 and inserting 24;
			(3)in subparagraph
			 (F)(i), by striking 48 and inserting 17;
			(4)in subparagraph
			 (G)(i), by striking 38 and inserting 13;
			(5)by redesignating
			 subparagraphs (C) through (G) as subparagraphs (G) through (K), respectively;
			 and
			(6)by inserting after
			 subparagraph (B) the following:

					(C)In the case of additional coverage equal to
				or greater than 55 percent, but less than 60 percent, of the recorded or
				appraised average yield indemnified at not greater than 100 percent of the
				expected market price, or a comparable coverage for a policy or plan of
				insurance that is not based on individual yield, the amount shall be equal to
				the sum of—
						(i)46
				percent of the amount of the premium established under subsection (d)(2)(B)(i)
				for the coverage level selected; and
						(ii)the amount
				determined under subsection (d)(2)(B)(ii) for the coverage level selected to
				cover operating and administrative expenses.
						(D)In the case of
				additional coverage equal to or greater than 60 percent, but less than 65
				percent, of the recorded or appraised average yield indemnified at not greater
				than 100 percent of the expected market price, or a comparable coverage for a
				policy or plan of insurance that is not based on individual yield, the amount
				shall be equal to the sum of—
						(i)38
				percent of the amount of the premium established under subsection (d)(2)(B)(i)
				for the coverage level selected; and
						(ii)the amount
				determined under subsection (d)(2)(B)(ii) for the coverage level selected to
				cover operating and administrative expenses.
						(E)In the case of
				additional coverage equal to or greater than 65 percent, but less than 70
				percent, of the recorded or appraised average yield indemnified at not greater
				than 100 percent of the expected market price, or a comparable coverage for a
				policy or plan of insurance that is not based on individual yield, the amount
				shall be equal to the sum of—
						(i)42
				percent of the amount of the premium established under subsection (d)(2)(B)(i)
				for the coverage level selected; and
						(ii)the amount
				determined under subsection (d)(2)(B)(ii) for the coverage level selected to
				cover operating and administrative expenses.
						(F)In the case of
				additional coverage equal to or greater than 70 percent, but less than 75
				percent, of the recorded or appraised average yield indemnified at not greater
				than 100 percent of the expected market price, or a comparable coverage for a
				policy or plan of insurance that is not based on individual yield, the amount
				shall be equal to the sum of—
						(i)32
				percent of the amount of the premium established under subsection (d)(2)(B)(i)
				for the coverage level selected; and
						(ii)the amount
				determined under subsection (d)(2)(B)(ii) for the coverage level selected to
				cover operating and administrative
				expenses.
						.
			3.Budgetary
			 effectsThe budgetary effects
			 of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act
			 of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled
			 Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for
			 printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget
			 Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on
			 passage.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 138
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 6, 2009
			Mr. Kerry (for himself,
			 Ms. Snowe, and Mrs. Lincoln) 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 repeal
		  alternative minimum tax limitations on private activity bond interest, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Repeal of alternative minimum
			 tax limitations on private activity bond interest
			(a)In
			 generalSection 57(a)(5) of
			 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following
			 new subparagraph:

					(D)TerminationThis
				paragraph shall not apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of
				this subparagraph. The preceding sentence shall not apply to any refunding bond
				unless such preceding sentence applied to the refunded bond (or in the case of
				a series of refundings, the original
				bond).
					.
			(b)No adjustment
			 to adjusted current earningsClause (iii) of section 56(g)(4)(B)
			 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

					(iii)Tax exempt
				interest on certain bondsClause (i) shall not apply in the case
				of any interest on a bond to which section 57(a)(5)(D)
				applies.
					.
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds
			 issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.


114 SRES 288 ATS: Commemorating October 22, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.
U.S. Senate
2015-10-19
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III114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 288IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 19, 2015Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Udall) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksOctober 22, 2015Committee discharged; considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONCommemorating October 22, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway
			 Beautification Act of 1965.

 Whereas, on October 22, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (Public Law 89–285; 79 Stat. 1028), also known as Lady Bird's Bill, to protect the public investment in [public] highways, to promote the safety and recreational value of public travel, and to preserve natural beauty;
 Whereas, earlier in 1965, President Johnson convened a White House Conference on Natural Beauty that recommended, among other things, certain highway beautification actions;
 Whereas, at the signing of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (Public Law 89–285; 79 Stat. 1028), President Johnson stated: This bill does not represent everything that we wanted. It does not represent what we need. It does not represent what the national interest requires. But it is a first step, and there will be other steps. For though we must crawl before we walk, we are going to walk.;
 Whereas, since inception, the National Highway System has expanded to, as of October 2015, over 220,000 miles stretching across the United States; and
 Whereas the national vision led by President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson for a more beautiful highway system should be remembered and renewed: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)recognizes the legacy and vision of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (Public Law 89–285; 79 Stat. 1028);
 (2)commends the organizations, volunteers, and businesses that work to support the vision of a more beautiful United States;
 (3)recognizes that beautiful highways and scenic byways— (A)promote—
 (i)economic development; and (ii)national and international tourism; and
 (B)reflect the best of the United States; and (4)renews the previous commitment of the Senate to—
 (A)protect the public investment in public highways; (B)promote the safety and recreational value of public travel; and
 (C)preserve the natural beauty of the United States.


I
111th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 4815
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 10, 2010
Mr. Graves (for himself, Mr. Boswell, Mr. Ehlers, and Mr. Petri) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Community Airport Access and Protection Act of 2010.
2.Agreements granting through-the-fence access to general aviation airports
(a)In generalSection 47107 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(t)Agreements granting through-the-Fence access to general aviation airports
(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), a sponsor of a general aviation airport shall not be considered to be in violation of this subtitle, or to be in violation of a grant assurance made under this section or under any other provision of law as a condition for the receipt of Federal financial assistance for airport development, solely because the sponsor enters into an agreement that grants to a person that owns real property adjacent to the airport, including any residential, nonresidential, or commercial property, access for aircraft located on that property to the airfield of the airport.
(2)Through the fence agreements
(A)In generalAn agreement described in paragraph (1) between an airport sponsor and a property owner shall be a written agreement that prescribes the rights, responsibilities, charges, duration, and other terms determined necessary to establish and manage the airport sponsor’s relationship with the property owner.
(B)Terms and conditionsAn agreement described in paragraph (1) between an airport sponsor and a property owner shall require the property owner, at minimum—
(i)to pay airport access charges that are not less than those charged to tenants and operators on-airport making similar use of the airport;
(ii)to bear the cost of building and maintaining the infrastructure necessary to provide aircraft located on the property adjacent to the airport access to the airfield of the airport; and
(iii)to operate and maintain the property, and conduct any construction activities on the property, at no cost to the airport and in a manner that—
(I)is consistent with subsections (a)(7) and (a)(9);
(II)does not alter the airport, including the facilities of the airport;
(III)does not adversely affect the safety, utility, or efficiency of the airport;
(IV)is compatible with the normal operations of the airport; and
(V)is consistent with the airport’s role in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.
(3)General aviation airport definedIn this subsection, the term general aviation airport means a public airport that is located in a State and that, as determined by the Secretary of Transportation—
(A)does not have scheduled service; or
(B)has scheduled service with less than 2,500 passenger boardings each year.  .
(b)ApplicabilityThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to an agreement between an airport sponsor and a property owner entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.


115 S2983 IS: Defending Essential Flights and Ensuring National Security Efforts (DEFENSE) Act of 2018
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2018-05-24
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		II
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2983
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 24, 2018
			Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

		A BILL
		To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the essential air service program.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Defending Essential Flights and Ensuring National Security Efforts (DEFENSE) Act of 2018. 2.Improving the essential air service programSection 41731 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

 (g)Exception for certain locations with high military useSubparagraph (D) of subsection (a)(1) shall not apply with respect to any location that— (1)is certified under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;
 (2)is not owned by the Federal government; and (3)for which not less than 10 percent of airport operations in 2017 were by aircraft of the Armed Forces..


114 HR 3977 IH: Trash Reduction Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-11-05
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3977
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			November 5, 2015
			Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Farr, Ms. Lee, and Mr. Ted Lieu of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a retail tax on carryout bags, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Trash Reduction Act of 2015. 2.Imposition of tax on carryout bags (a)General ruleChapter 31 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to retail excise taxes) is amended by inserting after subchapter C the following new subchapter:

					DCarryout Bags

							Sec. 4056. Imposition of tax.
						4056.Imposition of tax
 (a)General ruleThere is hereby imposed on any retail sale a tax on each carryout bag. (b)Amount of taxThe amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be $0.10 per carryout bag.
 (c)Liability for taxThe retailer shall be liable for the tax imposed by this section. (d)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—
								(1)Carryout bag
 (A)In generalThe term carryout bag means a bag of any material, commonly plastic or kraft paper, which is provided to a consumer at the point of sale to carry or cover purchases, merchandise, or other items.
 (B)ExceptionsSuch term does not include— (i)any reusable bag that is distributed to a customer without charge during a limited duration promotional event,
 (ii)any bag manufactured for use by a customer inside a store to package bulk items such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy, or small hardware items, such as nails and bolts,
 (iii)any bag that contains or wraps frozen foods, prepared foods, or baked goods when not prepackaged, (iv)any bag manufactured for use by a pharmacist to contain prescription drugs, and
 (v)any bag manufactured to be sold at retail in packages containing multiple bags intended for use as garbage, pet waste, or yard waste bags.
 (2)Reusable bagThe term reusable bag means a bag that is— (A) (i)made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, or
 (ii)made of a durable plastic that is at least 2.25 millimeters thick, and (B)is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple use.
 (3)Limited duration promotional eventA limited duration promotional event shall not be treated as including any day in a calendar year if limited duration promotional events taken into account under paragraph (1)(B)(i) have occurred on 7 or more preceding days during such calendar year.
								(e)Special rules
 (1)Pass through of taxThe tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be passed through to the customer and shall be separately stated on the receipt of sale provided to the customer.
 (2)1st retail sale; use treated as saleFor purposes of this section, rules similar to the rules of subsections (a) and (b) of section 4002 shall apply.
								.
 (b)Plastic carryout bag recycling programSubchapter B of chapter 65 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section:  6433.Qualified plastic carryout bag recycling program (a)Allowance of creditIf—
 (1)tax has been imposed under section 4056 on any carryout bag, (2)a retailer provides such bag to a customer in a point of sale transaction,
 (3)in the case of a carryout bag made of paper, such paper consists of not less than 40 percent post-consumer recycled content,
 (4)such retailer has in effect at the time of such transaction a qualified plastic carryout bag recycling program, and
 (5)such retailer has kept and can produce records for purposes of this section and section 4056 that include the total number of carryout bags purchased and the amounts passed through to the customer for such bags pursuant to section 4056(e),
							the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such retailer an amount equal to the applicable
			 amount for each such bag used by the retailer in connection with a point
 of sale transaction.(b)Applicable amountFor purposes of subsection (a), the applicable amount is $0.04. (c)Qualified plastic carryout bag recycling programFor purposes of this section—
 (1)In generalThe term qualified plastic carryout bag recycling program means a recycling program under which the retailer— (A)to the extent the retailer provides carryout bags (as defined in section 4056) made of plastic to customers—
 (i)passes through the tax imposed by section 4056 and tracks the total number of bags purchased and amount of tax passed through pursuant to section 6433(a),
 (ii)has printed or displayed on each such bag, in a manner clearly visible to a customer, the words PLEASE RETURN TO A PARTICIPATING STORE FOR RECYCLING, (iii)uses bags that are 100-percent recyclable, and
 (iv)uses bags that are made of high-density polyethylene film marked with the SPI resin identification code 2 or low-density polyethylene film marked with the SPI resin identification code 4,
 (B)places at each place of business at which retail operations are conducted one or more plastic carryout bag collection bins which are visible, easily accessible to the customer, and clearly marked as being for the purpose of collecting and recycling plastic carryout bags,
 (C)recycles the plastic carryout bags collected pursuant to subparagraph (B), (D)maintains for not less than 3 years records (which shall be available to the Secretary) describing the collection, transport, and recycling of plastic carryout bags collected,
 (E)makes available to customers within the retail establishment reusable bags (as defined in section 4056(c)(2)) which may be purchased and used in lieu of using a single-use carryout bag, and
 (F)meets the definition of section 4056(d)(3). (2)Recycling programThe term recycling program means a program that processes used materials or waste materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials; reduce raw materials consumption; reduce energy usage; reduce air, water, or other pollution; or reduce the need for disposal..
 (c)Establishment of trust fundSubchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code (relating to trust fund code) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					9512.Carryout bag trust fund
 (a)Creation of trust fundThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Carryout Bag Trust Fund (referred to in this section as the Trust Fund), consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or credited to the Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b).
 (b)Transfers to trust fundThere is hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund an amount equivalent to the amounts received in the Treasury pursuant to section 4056.
 (c)Expenditures from trust fundAmounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, for making payments under section 6433.
						(d)Transfer to land and water conservation fund
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall pay from time to time from the Trust Fund into the Land and Water Conservation Fund provided for in title I of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 amounts (as determined by the Secretary) equivalent to the aggregate of the transactions on which tax is imposed under section 4056 aggregate amounts determined on the basis of $0.06.
 (2)Special rule regarding amounts transferredAmounts transferred to the Land and Water Conservation Fund under paragraph (1) shall not be taken into account for purposes of determining amounts to be appropriated or credited to the fund under section 2(c) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–5(c))..
 (d)StudyNot later than December 31, 2017, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of the provisions of this Act at reducing the use of carryout bags and encouraging recycling of such bags. The report shall address—
 (1)measures that the Comptroller General determines may increase the effectiveness of such provisions, including the amount of tax imposed on each carryout bag, and
 (2)any effects, both positive and negative, on any United States businesses. The Comptroller General shall submit a report of such study to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate.(e)Clerical amendments (1)The table of subchapters for chapter 31 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to subchapter C the following new item:

							Subchapter D. Carryout bags..
 (2)The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

							Sec. 6433. Qualified plastic carryout bag recycling program..
 (3)The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

							Sec. 9512. Carryout bag trust fund..
 (f)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on July 1, 2016.


110 HR 5312 IH: Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of

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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5312
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 7, 2008
			Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of
			 California (for herself, Mr.
			 Conyers, Mr. Cohen,
			 Mr. Watt, Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California,
			 Mr. Johnson of Georgia,
			 Mr. Kucinich,
			 Ms. Wasserman Schultz,
			 Mr. Wexler, and
			 Mr. Delahunt) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code
		  with respect to arbitration of certain controversies.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of
			 2008.
		2.Amendments
			(a)Requirements for
			 arbitration of certain controversiesChapter 1 of title 9, United States Code,
			 is amended by adding at the end the following:

					17.Requirements
				applicable to certain controversies
						(a)DefinitionsFor
				purposes of this section—
							(1)the term
				motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section 30102 of
				title 49; and
							(2)the term
				motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contract means a contract
				under which a person regularly engaged in the business of selling motor
				vehicles sells or leases a motor vehicle to an individual.
							(b)Requirements
							(1)Required
				consentNotwithstanding any
				other provision of this chapter or of any other law (excluding chapters 2 and 3
				of this title), a controversy described in subsection (c) may not be settled by
				arbitration unless, after such controversy arises, all the parties to such
				controversy agree in writing to settle such controversy by arbitration.
							(2)Required
				explanation of arbitration awardNotwithstanding any other provision of this
				chapter or of any other law (excluding chapters 2 and 3 of this title), at the
				request of any of such parties made after such controversy arises and before an
				award is made in an arbitration agreed to in accordance with paragraph (1),
				such award shall include a brief, informal discussion of the factual and legal
				basis for the award, but formal findings of fact or conclusions of law shall
				not be required.
							(c) Controversy
				describedSubsection (b)
				shall apply with respect to a controversy arising out of a motor vehicle
				consumer sales or lease contract as entered into, amended, altered, modified,
				renewed, or extended on or after the date of the enactment of the
				Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of
				2008, or out of a refusal to perform the whole or any part of
				such
				contract.
						.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendmentThe table of
			 sections in chapter 1 of title 9, United States Code, is amended by adding at
			 the end the following:

						17. Requirements applicable to certain
				controversies.

					.


115 HR 1910 IH: Support Our Military Caregivers Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-04-05
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1910IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 5, 2017Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Cook, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Faso, Mr. Jones, Mr. Olson, Mr. Renacci, Mr. Royce of California, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Young of Iowa, and Mr. Zeldin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the process for determining the eligibility of
			 caregivers of veterans to certain benefits administered by the Secretary
			 of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Support Our Military Caregivers Act. 2.External clinical review of denied applications by caregivers of veterans (a)In generalSection 1720G of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and (2)by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):

						(d)External clinical review of applications
 (1)Using amounts otherwise appropriated to carry out this section, an individual may elect to have an independent contractor described in paragraph (2) perform an external clinical review of any of the following:
 (A)The denial by the Secretary of an application by an individual to be a caregiver or family caregiver eligible for the program of comprehensive assistance administered by the Secretary pursuant to this section.
 (B)With respect to such an application that the Secretary has granted, a determination by the Secretary of the level or amount of personal care services that a veteran requires.
 (C)A request by a caregiver or family caregiver for a reconsideration of the level or amount of personal care services that a veteran requires based on changes to the health or abilities of the veteran occurring since the Secretary granted such an application.
 (D)The revocation by the Secretary of assistance administered by the Secretary pursuant to this section.
 (2)An independent contractor described in this paragraph is an independent contractor that— (A)is awarded a contract by the Secretary to carry out this section pursuant to full and open competition under the Federal Acquisition Regulation;
 (B)has no direct or indirect financial relationship with any non-Department provider of services to caregivers and family caregivers pursuant to this title;
 (C)has not otherwise conducted an external clinical review of benefits administered by the Secretary pursuant to this title other than this section;
 (D)has sufficient training and expertise in medical science and other appropriate health, educational, and vocational training and legal matters to perform the reviews described in paragraph (1); and
 (E)employs a panel of physicians or other appropriate health care professionals who do not provide health care to the individual who makes an election under paragraph (1).
 (3)Each external clinical review conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall— (A)be based on applicable information included in the application for assistance described in such paragraph, including clinical expertise, medical, technical, and scientific evidence;
 (B)include an opportunity for both the individual who elects for such review and, to the extent possible, the veteran for whom care is being provided to offer opinions and supporting data as to the level of care required; and
 (C)include a review of the initial clinical review of such veteran and any other review made by the Secretary.
 (4)In carrying out the external clinical reviews pursuant to paragraph (1), the independent contractor shall, as determined appropriate by the Secretary—
 (A)collect and maintain information required; and (B)share such information with the Secretary.
 (5)The Secretary shall take into account, but is not bound by, any determination made by the independent contractor pursuant to paragraph (1) in determining the final decision with respect to the application for assistance. The Secretary may make a final decision that is contrary to such a determination if the Secretary includes clinically supported documentation with the decision.
 (6)The Secretary shall ensure that each external clinical review conducted by the independent contractor pursuant to paragraph (1) is completed and the Department is notified in writing of the results of the review by not later than 120 days after the date on which the individual makes the election under such paragraph. Not later than 30 days after the delivery of the determination recommended by the independent contractors, the Secretary shall ensure that the veteran and the individual making the election under such paragraph is notified in writing of the final decision of the Secretary. In accordance with paragraph (5), such notification shall include an explanation of the recommended decision, a discussion of the facts and applicable regulations, and an explanation of the clinical rationale for the final decision.
 (7)The Secretary shall notify individuals who submit an application to be a caregiver or family caregiver eligible for the program of comprehensive assistance administered by the Secretary pursuant to this section of the ability of the individual to make an election under paragraph (1).
 (8)Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect claims made by veterans for disability compensation under chapter 11 of this title..
 (b)ApplicationThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to elections under subsection (d) of section 1720G of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), that are for applications or revocations for assistance for caregivers and family caregivers pursuant to such section for which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has not made a final decision as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
			3.Process to determine eligibility for caregivers of veterans
 (a)DirectivesThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall issue directives regarding the policies, procedures, and operational requirements for the Family Caregiver Program, including with respect to determining the eligibility of an individual to participate in the Family Caregiver Program.
 (b)GAO ReportThe Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the processes of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with respect to—
 (1)determining the eligibility of an individual to participate in the Family Caregiver Program; (2)adjudicating appeals to such determinations; and
 (3)the periodic eligibility reevaluation of an individual participating in such program and the communication of any changes as a result of such reevaluations to the veteran and caregiver.
 (c)Family Caregiver Program definedIn this section, the term Family Caregiver Program either the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers or the program of general caregiver support services established by section 1720G of title 38, United States Code.


116 HR 113 : All-American Flag Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-16
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		IIB
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		H. R. 113
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		January 16, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACT
		To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the
			 Federal Government.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the All-American Flag Act. 2.Requirement for agencies to buy domestically made United States flags (a)Requirement for agencies To buy domestically made United States flags (1)In generalChapter 63 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

						6310.Requirement for agencies to buy domestically made United States flags
 (a)RequirementExcept as provided in subsections (b) through (d), funds appropriated or otherwise available to an agency may not be used for the procurement of any flag of the United States, unless such flag has been 100 percent manufactured in the United States from articles, materials, or supplies that have been grown or 100 percent produced or manufactured in the United States.
 (b)Availability exceptionSubsection (a) does not apply to the extent that the head of the agency concerned determines that satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of a flag described in such subsection cannot be procured as and when needed at United States market prices.
 (c)Exception for certain procurementsSubsection (a) does not apply to the following: (1)Procurements by vessels in foreign waters.
 (2)Procurements for resale purposes in any military commissary, military exchange, or nonappropriated fund instrumentality operated by an agency.
 (3)Procurements for amounts less than the simplified acquisition threshold. (d)Presidential waiver (1)In generalThe President may waive the requirement in subsection (a) if the President determines a waiver is necessary to comply with any trade agreement to which the United States is a party.
 (2)Notice of waiverNot later than 30 days after granting a waiver under paragraph (1), the President shall publish a notice of the waiver in the Federal Register.
 (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)AgencyThe term agency has the meaning given the term executive agency in section 102 of title 40.
 (2)Simplified acquisition thresholdThe term simplified acquisition threshold has the meaning given that term in section 134.. (2)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

							6310. Requirement for agencies to buy domestically made United States flags..
 (b)ApplicabilitySection 6310 of title 41, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1), shall apply with respect to any contract entered into on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			Passed the House of Representatives January 15, 2019.Karen L. Haas,Clerk


116 S1736 IS: Job Corps Protection Act
U.S. Senate
2019-06-05
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1736IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 5, 2019Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Warner, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Daines, and Ms. Baldwin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo prohibit the transfer of operations and closure of Forest Service Job Corps Civilian
 Conservation Centers.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Job Corps Protection Act.2.Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers(a)Prohibition on transfer of functionsNotwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Labor—(1)shall not transfer the function of any Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center to the Department of Labor; and(2)shall ensure that each Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is wholly operated solely by the Secretary of Agriculture.(b)Closure of CentersNone of the funds appropriated to the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2019 or 2020 shall be used to close any Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.


109 SCON 6 IS: Honoring the life and contribution of Yogi

U.S. Senate
2005-01-26
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		III

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. CON. RES. 6

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 26, 2005

			Mr. Bingaman (for

			 himself, Mr. Cornyn, and

			 Mr. Domenici) submitted the following

			 concurrent resolution; which was referred to the

			 Committee on the

			 Judiciary

		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

		Honoring the life and contribution of Yogi

		  Bhajan, a leader of the Sikhs, and expressing condolences to the Sikh community

		  on his passing.

		Whereas the Sikh faith was founded in the northern section

			 of the Republic of India in the 15th century by Guru Nanak, who preached

			 tolerance and equality for all humans;

		Whereas the Sikh faith began with a simple message of

			 truthful living and the fundamental unity of humanity, all created by one

			 creator who manifests existence through every religion;

		Whereas the Sikh faith reaches out to people of all faiths

			 and cultural backgrounds, encourages individuals to see beyond their

			 differences, and to work together for world peace and harmony;

		Whereas Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa

			 Yogiji, known as Yogi Bhajan to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, was

			 born Harbhajan Singh Puri on August 26, 1929, in India;

		Whereas at age 8, Yogi Bhajan began yogic training, and 8

			 years later was proclaimed by his teacher to be a master of Kundalini Yoga,

			 which stimulates individual growth through breath, yoga postures, sound,

			 chanting, and meditation;

		Whereas during the turmoil over the partition between

			 Pakistan and India in 1947, at the age of 18, Yogi Bhajan led his village of

			 7,000 people 325 miles on foot to safety in New Delhi, India, from what is now

			 Lahore, Pakistan;

		Whereas Yogi Bhajan, before emigrating to North America in

			 1968, served the Government of India faithfully through both civil and military

			 service;

		Whereas when Yogi Bhajan visited the United States in

			 1968, he recognized immediately that the experience of higher consciousness

			 that many young people were attempting to find through drugs could be

			 alternatively achieved through Kundalini Yoga, and in response, he began

			 teaching Kundalini Yoga publicly, thereby breaking the centuries-old tradition

			 of secrecy surrounding it;

		Whereas in 1969, Yogi Bhajan founded Healthy,

			 Happy, Holy Organization (3HO), a nonprofit private educational and

			 scientific foundation dedicated to serving humanity, improving physical

			 well-being, deepening spiritual awareness, and offering guidance on nutrition

			 and health, interpersonal relations, child rearing, and human behavior;

		Whereas under the direction and guidance of Yogi Bhajan,

			 3HO expanded to 300 centers in 35 countries;

		Whereas in 1971, the president of the governing body of

			 Sikh Temples in India gave Yogi Bhajan the title of Siri Singh Sahib, which

			 made him the chief religious and administrative authority for Sikhism in the

			 Western Hemisphere, and subsequently the Sikh seat of religious authority gave

			 him responsibility to create a Sikh ministry in the West;

		Whereas in 1971, Sikh Dharma was legally incorporated in

			 the State of California and recognized as a tax-exempt religious organization

			 by the United States, and in 1972, Yogi Bhajan founded the ashram Sikh Dharma

			 in Española, New Mexico;

		Whereas in 1973, Yogi Bhajan founded 3HO

			 SuperHealth, a successful drug rehabilitation program that blends

			 ancient yogic wisdom of the East with modern technology of the West;

		Whereas in June 1985, Yogi Bhajan established the first

			 International Peace Prayer Day Celebrations in New Mexico, which

			 still draws thousands of participants annually;

		Whereas Yogi Bhajan traveled the world calling for world

			 peace and religious unity at meetings with leaders such as Pope Paul VI; Pope

			 John Paul II; His Holiness the Dalai Lama; the President of the former Union of

			 Soviet Socialist Republics, Mikhail Gorbachev; and two Archbishops of

			 Canterbury;

		Whereas Yogi Bhajan wrote 30 books and inspired the

			 publication of 200 other books through his teachings, founded a drug

			 rehabilitation program, and inspired the founding of several businesses;

		Whereas Sikhs and students across the world testify that

			 Yogi Bhajan exhibited dignity, divinity, grace, commitment, courage, kindness,

			 compassion, tolerance, wisdom, and understanding;

		Whereas Yogi Bhajan taught that in times of joy and sorrow

			 members of the community should come together and be at one with each other;

			 and

		Whereas before his passing on October 6, 2004, Yogi Bhajan

			 requested that his passing be a time of celebration of his going home: Now,

			 therefore, be it

		That Congress—

			(1)recognizes that

			 the teachings of Yogi Bhajan about Sikhism and yoga, and the businesses formed

			 under his inspiration, improved the personal, political, spiritual, and

			 professional relations between citizens of the United States and the citizens

			 of India;

			(2)recognizes the

			 legendary compassion, wisdom, kindness, and courage of Yogi Bhajan, and his

			 wealth of accomplishments on behalf of the Sikh community; and

			(3)extends its

			 condolences to Inderjit Kaur, the wife of Yogi Bhajan, his 3 children and 5

			 grandchildren, and to Sikh and Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization

			 (3HO) communities around the Nation and the world upon the death on

			 October 6, 2004, of Yogi Bhajan, an individual who was a wise teacher and

			 mentor, an outstanding pioneer, a champion of peace, and a compassionate human

			 being.


115 HR 1004 : Regulatory Integrity Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-03-02
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		IIB
		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		H. R. 1004
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		March 2, 2017Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACT
		To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information
			 relating to pending agency regulatory actions, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Regulatory Integrity Act of 2017. 2.Publication of information relating to pending regulatory actions (a)AmendmentChapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 306 the following new section:

					307.Information regarding pending agency regulatory action
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Agency regulatory actionThe term agency regulatory action means guidance, policy statement, directive, rule making, or adjudication issued by an Executive agency.
 (2)Public communicationThe term public communication— (A)means any method (including written, oral, or electronic) of disseminating information to the public, including an agency statement (written or verbal), blog, video, audio recording, or other social media message; and
 (B)does not include a notice published in the Federal Register pursuant to section 553 or any requirement to publish pursuant to this section.
 (3)Rule makingThe term rule making has the meaning given that term under section 551. (b)Information To be posted online (1)RequirementThe head of each Executive agency shall make publicly available in a searchable format in a prominent location either on the website of the Executive agency or in the rule making docket on Regulations.gov the following information:
 (A)Pending agency regulatory actionA list of each pending agency regulatory action and with regard to each such action— (i)the date on which the Executive agency first began to develop or consider the agency regulatory action;
 (ii)the status of the agency regulatory action; (iii)an estimate of the date of upon which the agency regulatory action will be final and in effect;
 (iv)a brief description of the agency regulatory action; and (v)if applicable, a list of agency regulatory actions issued by the Executive agency, or any other Executive agency, that duplicate or overlap with the agency regulatory action.
 (B)Public communicationFor each pending agency regulatory action, a list of each public communication about the pending agency regulatory action issued by the Executive agency and with regard to each such communication—
 (i)the date of the communication; (ii)the intended audience of the communication;
 (iii)the method of communication; and (iv)a copy of the original communication.
 (2)PeriodThe head of each Executive agency shall publish the information required under paragraph (1)(A) not later than 24 hours after a public communication relating to a pending agency regulatory action is issued and shall maintain the public availability of such information not less than 5 years after the date on which the pending agency regulatory action is finalized.
							(c)Requirements for public communications
 (1)In generalAny public communication issued by an Executive agency that refers to a pending agency regulatory action—
 (A)shall specify whether the Executive agency is considering alternatives; (B)shall specify whether the Executive agency is accepting or will be accepting comments; and
 (C)shall expressly disclose that the Executive agency is the source of the information to the intended recipients.
 (2)RestrictionAny public communication issued by an Executive agency that refers to a pending agency regulatory action, other than an impartial communication that requests comment on or provides information regarding the pending agency regulatory action, may not—
 (A)directly advocate, in support of or against the pending agency regulatory action, for the submission of information to form part of the record of review for the pending agency regulatory action;
 (B)appeal to the public, or solicit a third party, to undertake advocacy in support of or against the pending agency regulatory action; or
 (C)be directly or indirectly for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States unless otherwise authorized by law.
								(d)Reporting
 (1)In generalNot later than January 15 of each year, the head of an Executive agency that communicated about a pending agency regulatory action during the previous fiscal year shall submit to each committee of Congress with jurisdiction over the activities of the Executive agency a report indicating—
 (A)the number pending agency regulatory actions the Executive agency issued public communications about during that fiscal year;
 (B)the average number of public communications issued by the Executive agency for each pending agency regulatory action during that fiscal year;
 (C)the five pending agency regulatory actions with the highest number of public communications issued by the Executive agency in that fiscal year; and
 (D)a copy of each public communication for the pending agency regulatory actions identified in subparagraph (C).
 (2)Availability of reportsThe head of an Executive agency that is required to submit a report under paragraph (1) shall make the report publicly available in a searchable format in a prominent location on the website of the Executive agency..
 (b)Technical and conforming amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 306 the following new item:

						307. Information regarding pending agency regulatory action..

	Passed the House of Representatives March 2, 2017.Karen L. Haas,Clerk


115 SRES 110 IS: Shutdown Accountability Resolution
U.S. Senate
2017-04-04
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III115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 110IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 4, 2017Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Gardner) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and AdministrationRESOLUTIONRelating to proceedings of the Senate in the event of a partial or full shutdown of the Federal
			 Government.

 1.Short titleThis resolution may be cited as the Shutdown Accountability Resolution. 2.Proceedings of the Senate during a full or partial government shutdown (a)DefinitionIn this section, the term Government shutdown means a lapse in appropriations for 1 or more agencies of the Federal Government.
			(b)Convening of the Senate
 (1)In generalNotwithstanding any rule or order of the Senate, during the period of a Government shutdown— (A)the Senate shall convene at 8:00 a.m. each day, unless the body is in continuous session; and
 (B)it shall not be in order to ask for, and the Presiding Officer shall not entertain a request for, unanimous consent to change the hour or day on which the Senate shall convene under subparagraph (A).
 (2)Senate not in sessionIf the Senate is not in session on the first calendar day of a Government shutdown, the majority leader, after consultation with the minority leader, shall notify Members of the Senate that, pursuant to this standing order, the Senate shall convene at 8:00 a.m. on the next calendar day of the Government shutdown.
				(c)Presence of a quorum
 (1)In generalDuring the period of a Government shutdown, and notwithstanding any provision of the Standing Rules of the Senate—
 (A)immediately after the Presiding Officer takes the chair in accordance with rule IV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Presiding Officer shall direct the Clerk to call the roll to ascertain the presence of a quorum; and
 (B)1 hour after the presence of a quorum has last been demonstrated, the Presiding Officer shall direct the Clerk to call the roll to ascertain the presence of a quorum.
					(2)Lack of quorum
 (A)In generalIf, upon a calling of the roll under paragraph (1), it shall be ascertained that a quorum is not present—
 (i)the Presiding Officer shall direct the Clerk to call the names of any absent Senators; and (ii)following the calling of the names under clause (i), the Presiding Officer shall, without intervening motion or debate, submit to the Senate by a yea-and-nay vote the question: Shall the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed to request the attendance of absent Senators?.
 (B)Direction to compel attendanceIf a quorum is not present 15 minutes after the time at which the vote on a question submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) starts, the Presiding Officer shall, without intervening motion or debate, submit to the Senate by a yea-and-nay vote the question: Shall the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed to compel the attendance of absent Senators?.
 (C)Arrest of absent SenatorsEffective 1 hour after the Sergeant-at-Arms is directed to compel the attendance of absent Senators under subparagraph (B), if any Senator not excused under rule XII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is not in attendance, the Senate shall be deemed to have agreed an order that reads as follows: Ordered, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed to arrest absent Senators; that warrants for the arrests of all Senators not sick nor excused be issued under the signature of the Presiding Officer and attested by the Secretary, and that such warrants be executed without delay..
 (D)ReportsNot less frequently than once per hour during proceedings to compel the attendance of absent Senators, the Sergeant-at-Arms shall submit to the Senate a report on absent Senators, which shall—
 (i)be laid before the Senate; (ii)identify each Senator whose absence is excused;
 (iii)identify each Senator who is absent without excuse; and (iv)for each Senator identified under clause (iii), provide information on the current location of the Senator.
 (3)Regaining the floorIf a Senator had been recognized to speak at the time a call of the roll to ascertain the presence of a quorum was initiated under paragraph (2)(A), and if the presence of a quorum is established, that Senator shall be entitled to be recognized to speak.
 (d)Adjourning and recessingDuring the period of a Government shutdown— (1)a motion to adjourn or to recess the Senate shall be decided by a yea-or-nay vote;
 (2)if a quorum is present, the Presiding Officer shall not entertain a request to adjourn or recess the Senate by unanimous consent or to vitiate the yeas and nays on such a motion by unanimous consent;
 (3)a motion to adjourn or a motion to recess made during the period beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 11:59 p.m., shall only be agreed to upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senators present and voting, a quorum being present; and
 (4)if the Senate must adjourn due to the absence of a quorum, the Senate shall reconvene 2 hours after the time at which it adjourns and ascertain the presence of a quorum in accordance with subsection (c)(1).
 (e)No suspension of requirementsThe Presiding Officer may not entertain a request to suspend the operation of this standing order by unanimous consent or motion.
 (f)Consistency with senate emergency procedures and practicesNothing in this standing order shall be construed in a manner that is inconsistent with S. Res. 296 (108th Congress) or any other emergency procedures or practices of the Senate.
 (g)Standing orderThis section shall be a standing order of the Senate.


114 HR 2115 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and make permanent rules related to investment by nonresident aliens in domestic mutual funds and business development companies.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-04-29
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I
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2115
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 29, 2015
Mr. Paulsen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and make permanent rules related to investment by nonresident aliens in domestic mutual funds and business development companies.

1.Exemption for certain dividends paid by regulated investment companies to nonresident aliens expanded and made permanent
(a)Exemptions for certain dividends made permanent
(1)Interest-related dividendsSubparagraph (C) of section 871(k)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v). (2)Capital gain dividendsSubparagraph (C) of section 871(k)(2) of such Code is amended by striking clause (v).
(b)Expansion of exemption for interest-Related dividends
(1)In generalSubparagraph (E) of section 871(k)(1) of such Code is amended by striking clauses (iii) and (iv) and inserting the following new clauses:  (iii)Any amount referred to in subsection (i)(2)(A) (without regard to the trade or business of the regulated investment company) or in subsection (i)(2)(B).
(iv)Any interest which is exempt from tax under section 103 or any other provision of law without regard to the identity of the holder. (v)Any other amount includible in gross income that is determined by reference to an interest rate and that would not be subject to withholding under section 1441 if received by a nonresident alien individual.
(vi)Any amount includible in gross income from sources without the United States. (vii)Any qualified income-related dividend includible in gross income with respect to stock of another regulated investment company..
(2)Modification of exceptionsClause (i) of section 871(k)(1)(B) is amended by striking interest (other than interest described in subparagraph (E)(i) or (iii)) and inserting interest described in subparagraph (E)(ii) (and not described in subparagraph (E) (i), (iii), or (iv)). (3)Conforming amendments (A)Paragraph (1) of section 871(k) of such Code is amended—
(i)by striking interest-related dividend each place it appears in the text and inserting qualified income-related dividend, (ii)by striking qualified net interest income each place it appears in the text and inserting qualified net income,
(iii)by striking qualified interest income each place it appears in the text and inserting qualified income, (iv)by striking Interest-related dividends in the heading thereof and inserting Qualified income-related dividends,
(v)by striking Interest related dividend in the heading of subparagraph (C) and inserting Qualified income-related dividend, (vi)by striking Qualified net interest income in the heading of subparagraph (D) and inserting Qualified net income, and
(vii)by striking Qualified interest income in the heading of subparagraph (E) and inserting Qualified income. (B)Paragraph (1) of section 881(e) of such Code is amended—
(i)by striking interest-related dividend each place it appears in subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting qualified income-related dividend, (ii)by striking interest received in subparagraph (B)(ii) and inserting interest described in clause (ii) of section 871(k)(1)(E) (and not described in clause (i), (iii), or (iv) of such section) received,
(iii)by striking interest-related dividend received in subparagraph (C) and inserting qualified income-related dividend received from a regulated investment company, (iv)by striking clause (i) or (iii) in subparagraph (C) and inserting clause (i), (iii), or (iv), and
(v)by striking Interest-related dividends in the heading thereof and inserting Qualified income-related dividends. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to dividends with respect to taxable years of regulated investment companies beginning after December 31, 2014.