116 HR 5817 IH: Fair and Honest Advance Cost Estimate for Patients Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-02-07
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5817IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 7, 2020Mr. Nunes (for himself and Mr. Pascrell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the
			 Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require health plans to
			 provide to participants, beneficiaries, and enrollees an advanced
			 explanation of benefits with respect to items and services scheduled to be
			 received from providers and facilities and to amend title XI of the Social
			 Security Act to require health care providers and health care facilities
			 to provide good faith estimates of the expected charges for furnishing
			 such items and services.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fair and Honest Advance Cost Estimate for Patients Act of 2020. 2.Advanced explanation of benefits (a)Health plan requirements (1)Public Health Service Act amendmentSubpart II of part A of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–11 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

						2730.Advanced explanation of benefits
 (a)In generalBeginning on January 1, 2022, each health plan shall, with respect to a notification submitted under section 1128A(t)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act by a health care provider or health care facility, respectively, to the health plan for a participant, beneficiary, or enrollee under such health plan scheduled to receive an item or service from the provider or facility, not later than 1 business day (or, in the case such item or service was so scheduled at least 10 business days before such item or service is to be furnished (or in the case such notification was made pursuant to a request by such participant, beneficiary, or enrollee), 3 business days) after the date on which the health plan receives such notification, provide to the participant, beneficiary, or enrollee (through mail or electronic means, as requested by the participant, beneficiary, or enrollee) a notification including the following:
 (1)Whether or not the provider or facility is a participating provider or a participating facility with respect to the health plan with respect to the furnishing of such item or service and—
 (A)in the case the provider or facility is a participating provider or facility with respect to the health plan with respect to the furnishing of such item or service, the contracted rate under such plan for such item or service; and
 (B)in the case the provider or facility is a nonparticipating provider or facility with respect to such plan, a description of how such participant, beneficiary, or enrollee may obtain information on providers and facilities that, with respect to such health plan, are participating providers and facilities.
 (2)The good faith estimate included in the notification received from the provider or facility. (3)A good faith estimate of the amount the health plan is responsible for paying for items and services included in the estimate described in paragraph (2).
 (4)A good faith estimate of the amount of any cost-sharing (including with respect to the deductible and any copayment or coinsurance obligation) for which the participant, beneficiary, or enrollee would be responsible for such item or service (as of the date of such notification).
 (5)A good faith estimate of the amount that the participant, beneficiary, or enrollee has incurred toward meeting the limit of the financial responsibility (including with respect to deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) under the health plan (as of the date of such notification).
 (6)In the case such item or service is subject to a medical management technique (including concurrent review, prior authorization, and step-therapy or fail-first protocols) for coverage under the health plan, a disclaimer that coverage for such item or service is subject to such medical management technique.
 (7)A disclaimer that the information provided in the notification is only an estimate based on the items and services reasonably expected, at the time of scheduling (or requesting) the item or service, to be furnished and is subject to change.
 (8)Any other information or disclaimer the health plan determines appropriate that is consistent with information and disclaimers required under this section.
 (b)Health plan definedIn this section, the term health plan means a group health plan and health insurance coverage offered by a heath insurance issuer in the group or individual market and includes a grandfathered health plan (as defined in section 1251(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)..
				(2)Internal Revenue Code of 1986 amendment
 (A)In generalSubchapter B of chapter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

							9816.Advanced explanation of benefits
 (a)In generalBeginning on January 1, 2022, each health plan shall, with respect to a notification submitted under section 1128A(t)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act by a health care provider or health care facility, respectively, to the health plan for a participant or beneficiary under such health plan scheduled to receive an item or service from the provider or facility, not later than 1 business day (or, in the case such item or service was so scheduled at least 10 business days before such item or service is to be furnished (or in the case such notification was made pursuant to a request by such participant or beneficiary), 3 business days) after the date on which the health plan receives such notification, provide to the participant or beneficiary (through mail or electronic means, as requested by the participant or beneficiary) a notification including the following:
 (1)Whether or not the provider or facility is a participating provider or a participating facility with respect to the health plan with respect to the furnishing of such item or service and—
 (A)in the case the provider or facility is a participating provider or facility with respect to the health plan with respect to the furnishing of such item or service, the contracted rate under such plan for such item or service; and
 (B)in the case the provider or facility is a nonparticipating provider or facility with respect to such plan, a description of how such participant or beneficiary may obtain information on providers and facilities that, with respect to such health plan, are participating providers and facilities.
 (2)The good faith estimate included in the notification received from the provider or facility. (3)A good faith estimate of the amount the health plan is responsible for paying for items and services included in the estimate described in paragraph (2).
 (4)A good faith estimate of the amount of any cost-sharing (including with respect to the deductible and any copayment or coinsurance obligation) for which the participant or beneficiary would be responsible for such item or service (as of the date of such notification).
 (5)A good faith estimate of the amount that the participant or beneficiary has incurred toward meeting the limit of the financial responsibility (including with respect to deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) under the health plan (as of the date of such notification).
 (6)In the case such item or service is subject to a medical management technique (including concurrent review, prior authorization, and step-therapy or fail-first protocols) for coverage under the health plan, a disclaimer that coverage for such item or service is subject to such medical management technique.
 (7)A disclaimer that the information provided in the notification is only an estimate based on the items and services reasonably expected, at the time of scheduling (or requesting) the item or service, to be furnished and is subject to change.
 (8)Any other information or disclaimer the health plan determines appropriate that is consistent with information and disclaimers required under this section.
 (b)Health plan definedIn this section, the term health plan means a group health plan, including any group health plan that is a grandfathered health plan (as defined in section 1251(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)..
 (B)Conforming amendmentSection 9815(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (i)in paragraph (1), by striking (as amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and inserting (other than the provisions of section 2730 of such Act); and
 (ii)in paragraph (2), by inserting (other than the provisions of section 2730 of such Act) after a provision of such part A. (C)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

								Sec. 9816. Advanced explanation of benefits..
					(3)Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 amendment
 (A)In generalSubpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1185 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

							716.Advanced explanation of benefits
 (a)In generalBeginning on January 1, 2022, each health plan shall, with respect to a notification submitted under section 1128A(t)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act by a health care provider or health care facility, respectively, to the health plan for a participant or beneficiary under such health plan scheduled to receive an item or service from the provider or facility, not later than 1 business day (or, in the case such item or service was so scheduled at least 10 business days before such item or service is to be furnished (or in the case such notification was made pursuant to a request by such participant or beneficiary), 3 business days) after the date on which the health plan receives such notification, provide to the participant or beneficiary (through mail or electronic means, as requested by the participant or beneficiary) a notification including the following:
 (1)Whether or not the provider or facility is a participating provider or a participating facility with respect to the health plan with respect to the furnishing of such item or service and—
 (A)in the case the provider or facility is a participating provider or facility with respect to the health plan with respect to the furnishing of such item or service, the contracted rate under such plan for such item or service; and
 (B)in the case the provider or facility is a nonparticipating provider or facility with respect to such plan, a description of how such participant or beneficiary may obtain information on providers and facilities that, with respect to such health plan, are participating providers and facilities.
 (2)The good faith estimate included in the notification received from the provider or facility. (3)A good faith estimate of the amount the health plan is responsible for paying for items and services included in the estimate described in paragraph (2).
 (4)A good faith estimate of the amount of any cost-sharing (including with respect to the deductible and any copayment or coinsurance obligation) for which the participant or beneficiary would be responsible for such item or service (as of the date of such notification).
 (5)A good faith estimate of the amount that the participant or beneficiary has incurred toward meeting the limit of the financial responsibility (including with respect to deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) under the health plan (as of the date of such notification).
 (6)In the case such item or service is subject to a medical management technique (including concurrent review, prior authorization, and step-therapy or fail-first protocols) for coverage under the health plan, a disclaimer that coverage for such item or service is subject to such medical management technique.
 (7)A disclaimer that the information provided in the notification is only an estimate based on the items and services reasonably expected, at the time of scheduling (or requesting) the item or service, to be furnished and is subject to change.
 (8)Any other information or disclaimer the health plan determines appropriate that is consistent with information and disclaimers required under this section.
 (b)Health plan definedIn this section, the term health plan means a group health plan and health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in the group market and includes a grandfathered health plan (as defined in section 1251(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) that is such a plan or coverage..
 (B)Conforming amendmentSection 715(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1185d(a)) is amended—
 (i)in paragraph (1), by striking (as amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and inserting (other than the provisions of section 2730 of such Act); and (ii)in paragraph (2), by inserting (other than the provisions of section 2730 of such Act) after a provision of such part A.
 (C)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in section 1 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 714 the following new items:

								Sec. 715. Additional market reforms.
								Sec. 716. Advanced explanation of benefits..
 (b)Health care providers and facilitiesSection 1128A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(t)
 (1)Each health care provider and health care facility shall, beginning January 1, 2022, in the case of an individual who schedules an item or service to be furnished to such individual by such provider or facility at least 3 business days before the date such item or service is to be so furnished, not later than 1 business day after the date of such scheduling (or, in the case of such an item or service scheduled at least 10 business days before the date such item or service is to be so furnished (or if requested by the individual), not later than 3 business days after the date of such scheduling or such request)—
 (A)inquire if such individual is enrolled in a group health plan, group or individual health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer, or a Federal health care program (and if is so enrolled in such plan or coverage, seeking to have a claim for such item or service submitted to such plan or coverage); and
 (B)provide a notification of the good faith estimate of the expected charges for furnishing such item or service (including any item or service that is reasonably expected to be provided in conjunction with such scheduled item or service) to—
 (i)in the case the individual is enrolled in such a plan or such coverage (and is seeking to have a claim for such item or service submitted to such plan or coverage), such plan or issuer of such coverage; and
 (ii)in the case the individual is not described in clause (i) and not enrolled in a Federal health care program, the individual.
 (2)Each health care provider or health care facility that fails to provide the estimate as required under paragraph (1) shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each such failure. The provisions of this section (other than subsection (a), subsection (b), the first sentence of subsection (c)(1), and subsection (o)) shall apply to a civil monetary penalty imposed under the preceding sentence in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty or proceeding under subsection (a).
 (3)In this subsection— (A)the terms health insurance issuer, group health plan, group health insurance coverage, and individual health insurance coverage have the meaning given such terms, respectively, in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act; and
 (B)the term Federal health care program has the meaning given such term in section 1128B(f)..


IV
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 819
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 8, 2009
Mr. Posey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules

RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters.

That clause 5(a) of rule XVI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting (1) after (a) and by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph:

(2) In deciding upon the question of division, the division shall depend on the legislative propositions involved and not upon grammatical structure..
2.Clause 6(c) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting , or a rule or order that would waive clause 5 of rule XVI before the period.


115 S499 IS: Soil Health and Income Protection Program Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-03-02
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 499IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 2, 2017Mr. Thune introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address needs in the agriculture sector by establishing a
			 voluntary, short-term conserving use program for participating farmers,
			 and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Soil Health and Income Protection Program Act of 2017 or the SHIPP Act of 2017.
		2.Soil health and income protection program
 (a)In generalChapter 5 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 is amended by inserting after section 1240M (16 U.S.C. 3839bb) the following:

					1240N.Soil health and income protection program
 (a)Definition of eligible landIn this section: (1)In generalThe term eligible land means land that—
 (A)is selected by the owner or operator of the land for proposed enrollment in the program under this section; and
 (B)as determined by the Secretary— (i)had a cropping history or was considered to be planted during the 3 crop years preceding the crop year described in subsection (b)(2); and
 (ii)is verified to be less-productive land, as compared to other land on the applicable farm. (2)ExclusionThe term eligible land does not include any land covered by a conservation reserve program contract under subchapter B of chapter 1 that expires during the crop year described in subsection (b)(2).
							(b)Establishment
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a voluntary soil health and income protection program under which eligible land is enrolled through the use of agreements to assist owners and operators of eligible land to conserve and improve the soil, water, and wildlife resources of the eligible land.
 (2)Deadline for participationEligible land may be enrolled in the program under this section only during the first crop year beginning after the date of enactment of this section.
							(c)Agreements
 (1)RequirementsAn agreement described in subsection (b) shall— (A)be entered into by the Secretary, the owner of the eligible land, and (if applicable) the operator of the eligible land; and
 (B)provide that, during the term of the agreement— (i)the lowest practicable cost perennial conserving use cover crop for the eligible land, as determined by the applicable State conservationist after considering the advice of the applicable State technical committee, shall be planted on the eligible land;
 (ii)except as provided in paragraph (5), the owner or operator of the eligible land shall pay the cost of planting the conserving use cover crop under clause (i);
 (iii)subject to paragraph (6), the eligible land may be harvested for seed, hayed, or grazed outside the nesting and brood-rearing period established for the applicable county;
 (iv)the eligible land may be eligible for a walk-in access program of the applicable State, if any; and (v)a nonprofit wildlife organization may provide to the owner or operator of the eligible land a payment in exchange for an agreement by the owner or operator not to harvest the conserving use cover.
 (2)PaymentsExcept as provided in paragraphs (5) and (6)(B)(ii), the annual rental rate for a payment under an agreement described in subsection (b) shall be equal to 50 percent of the average rental rate for the applicable county under section 1234(d), as determined by the Secretary.
 (3)Limitation on enrolled landNot more than 15 percent of the eligible land on a farm may be enrolled in the program under this section.
							(4)Term
 (A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), each agreement described in subsection (b) shall be for a term of 3, 4, or 5 years, as determined by the parties to the agreement.
								(B)Early termination
 (i)SecretaryThe Secretary may terminate an agreement described in subsection (b) before the end of the term described in subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that the early termination of the agreement is necessary.
 (ii)Owners and operatorsAn owner and (if applicable) an operator of eligible land enrolled in the program under this section may terminate an agreement described in subsection (b) before the end of the term described in subparagraph (A) if the owner and (if applicable) the operator pay—
 (I)to the Secretary an amount equal to the amount of rental payments received under the agreement; and (II)if applicable, to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation the amount of the increase in premium discounts provided under subparagraph (B) of section 508(d)(3) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(d)(3)).
										(5)Beginning, small, socially disadvantaged, young, or veteran farmers and ranchers
 With respect to a beginning, small, socially disadvantaged, young, or veteran farmer or rancher, as determined by the Secretary—
 (A)an agreement described in subsection (b) shall provide that, during the term of the agreement, the beginning, underserved, or young farmer or rancher shall pay 50 percent of the cost of planting the conserving use cover crop under paragraph (1)(B)(i); and
 (B)the annual rental rate for a payment under an agreement described in subsection (b) shall be equal to 75 percent of the average rental rate for the applicable county under section 1234(d), as determined by the Secretary.
 (6)Harvesting, haying, and grazing outside applicable periodThe harvesting for seed, haying, or grazing of eligible land under paragraph (1)(B)(iii) outside of the nesting and brood-rearing period established for the applicable county shall be subject to the conditions that—
 (A)with respect to eligible land that is so hayed or grazed, adequate stubble height shall be maintained to protect the soil on the eligible land, as determined by the applicable State conservationist after considering the advice of the applicable State technical committee; and
 (B)with respect to eligible land that is so harvested for seed— (i)the eligible land shall not be eligible to be insured or reinsured under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.); and
 (ii)the rental payment otherwise applicable to the eligible land under this subsection shall be reduced by 25 percent.
 (d)FundingThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.. (b)Adjustment of base acresSection 1112(b)(1) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9012(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (D)A soil health and income protection program agreement entered into under section 1240N of the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to the farm expires or is terminated..
 (c)Crop insuranceSection 508(d)(3) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(d)(3)) is amended— (1)by striking The Corporation and inserting the following:

 (A)In generalThe Corporation; and (2)by adding at the end the following:

						(B)Increase for participation in soil health and income protection program
 (i)In generalSubject to clause (ii), the Corporation may increase the amount of a premium discount provided under this paragraph by not more than 2 percent (or not more than 3 percent with respect to a beginning, small, socially disadvantaged, young, or veteran farmer or rancher described in subsection (c)(5) of section 1240N of the Food Security Act of 1985) for any agricultural commodity planted in an insurable unit that contains any eligible land (as defined in subsection (a) of that section) that is enrolled in the soil health and income protection program under that section.
 (ii)ApplicabilityAn increase in the amount of a premium discount provided pursuant to clause (i)— (I)shall apply only for a premium discount equal to less than 80 percent; and
 (II)shall not apply to a catastrophic risk protection plan provided under subsection (b). (iii)Multiple insurable unitsWith respect to an agricultural producer that owns or operates multiple insurable units on 1 farm, at least 1 insurable unit of which contains eligible land (as defined in subsection (a) of section 1240N of the Food Security Act of 1985) that is enrolled in the soil health and income protection program under that section, an increase in the amount of a premium discount under this subparagraph shall apply to all insurable units of the agricultural producer on the farm..


116 HR 6743 IH: Protect Vulnerable Students from Surprise Tax Bills Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-05-08
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6743IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 8, 2020Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the CARES Act to exclude from gross income emergency financial aid grants to students, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protect Vulnerable Students from Surprise Tax Bills Act. 2.Exclusion of emergency financial aid grants from gross income(a)In general(1)Exclusion from gross incomeFor purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, gross income shall not include any qualified emergency financial aid grant.(2)Qualified emergency financial aid grantThe term qualified emergency financial aid grant means any amount received by an individual who—(A)is a candidate for a degree at an eligible educational institution described in section 25A(f)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and—(B)received an emergency financial aid grant—(i)pursuant to section 18004 of the CARES Act for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID–19 (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care); (ii)pursuant to section 3504(a) of such Act, or pursuant to a grant use modification under section 3518(a) of such Act, for unexpected expenses and unmet financial need as the result of a qualifying emergency as defined in section 3502(a)(4) of such Act; or(iii)pursuant to section 18008 of such Act for expenses directly related to coronavirus and the disruption of university operations.(b)Effective dateThis section shall apply to emergency financial aid grants made after March 26, 2020.


113 HR 4932 IH: Increasing Technology Skills Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-06-20
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4932
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 20, 2014
			Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Moran, Mr. Rangel, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Cárdenas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 establish a fund consisting of donations from private industry to provide financial support for
			 unemployed individuals to obtain information technology certifications.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Increasing Technology Skills Act of 2014.
		2.Establishment of fund
			(a)EstablishmentThere is established in the Department of Labor a fund to be known as the Information Technology
			 Certification Fund (referred to in this Act as the Fund).
			(b)DepositsThe Fund shall consist of amounts donated by any person, partnership, or corporation, including
			 nonprofit organizations and foundations that pledges to continue to donate
			 a consistent amount for a minimum of three consecutive years.
			(c)Administration and use of fundsThe Fund shall be administered by the Secretary of Labor and used to carry out the grant program
			 established under section 4.
			3.Employers hiring individuals completing the information technology certification program eligible
			 for work opportunity credit
			(a)In generalSection 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (H), by the striking the period at the end of subparagraph (I) and
			 inserting , or, and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

					(J)a certified information technology certification program graduate..
			(b)Certified information technology certification program graduateSection 51(d) is amended by redesignating paragraphs (11), (12), (13), and (14) as paragraphs (12),
			 (13), (14), and (15), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (10)
			 the following new paragraph:

					(11)Certified information technology certification program graduateThe term certified information technology certification program graduate means any individual who has been awarded a certificate of completion under section 5(f) of the Increasing Technology Skills Act of 2014 for completing the information technology certification program established under such Act during
			 the 1-year period ending on the hiring date.
					.
			(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work with the employer
			 after
			 the date of the enactment of this Act.
			4.Grants to States
			(a)In generalFrom funds available in the Fund established by section 2, the Secretary of Labor shall award
			 grants, on a competitive basis, to States through the State boards.
			(b)ApplicationTo receive a grant under this section, a State board shall submit to the Secretary an application
			 at such time and containing such information as the Secretary shall
			 determine.
			(c)Use of fundsA State board shall use grant funds to provide financial support to qualified individuals for
			 participation in an information technology certification program, in
			 accordance with section 5.
			5.Financial support for information technology certification
			(a)Identification of programs and public awarenessEach State receiving a grant under section 4 shall—
				(1)identify information technology certification programs within the State and the requirements
			 necessary for a qualified individual to participate in each program;
				(2)disseminate information, through one-stop centers and by other means, regarding such certification
			 programs and the availability of financial support from the grant funds to
			 enable qualified individuals to participate in such programs; and
				(3)assist qualified individuals in determining which information technology certification program such
			 individual is most qualified for and best meets the goals of such
			 individual.
				(b)Application of qualified individualsA qualified individual seeking to participate in an information technology certification program
			 and receive financial support shall submit an application to a local
			 one-stop center containing such information as the State Board shall
			 determine.
			(c)SelectionQualified individuals shall be selected by the local one-centers, in conjunction with local
			 chambers of commerce where appropriate, for participation based on their
			 overall qualification for the certification programs taking into
			 consideration their experience, skills, and competency, including high
			 school level or better competency in typing, math, reading, and writing.
			(d)Eligible expensesFinancial support may be provided to pay for the costs to the qualified individual of preparatory
			 classes, study materials, and examination expenses for the information
			 technology certification program.
			(e)One-Time participationQualified individuals selected to receive financial support under this section may only participate
			 once. Such participation consists of a single information technology
			 certification, regardless of whether the individual obtains the
			 certification. Such certification may consist of multiple preparatory
			 classes and multiple examinations.
			(f)CertificateThe State board shall award a certificate of completion to each individual who completes the
			 program and obtains a certification.
			6.Department of Labor guidance and facilitation
			(a)Background information and selection guidanceThe Secretary of Labor shall create an introductory program for use in one-stop centers to provide
			 background information to participants on information technology
			 certification programs, to ensure such participants meet the necessary
			 requirements, and suggest which certification program a participant should
			 pursue according to his or her experience, skills and competency.
			(b)Identification of local employment needsIn consultation with local chambers of commerce, the Secretary shall identify the certification
			 programs that best meet the employment needs in each local area.
			(c)WebsiteThe Secretary of Labor shall make the information required under subsections (a) and (b) available
			 on an Internet website. Such website shall also include information on
			 participating persons, partnerships, and corporations who donate money to
			 the fund established by section 2, unless the person, partnership, or
			 corporation requests that this information not be included on the website.
			(d)Facilitation of in-Kind donationsThe Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the State boards, local one-stop centers, and local
			 chambers of commerce, shall facilitate the placing of in-kind donations of
			 textbooks or other study materials by entities described in section 2(b)
			 with qualified individuals participating in certification programs.
			7.DefinitionsAs used in this Act—
			(1)the term information technology certification program means any course of study or training in computer science or information technology that
			 culminates with an individual earning a certification or other
			 industry-recognized credential that attests to the individual’s
			 qualification to perform a job or task that entails the application of
			 computers and telecommunications equipment;
			(2)the term qualified individual means an individual who—
				(A)at the time he or she submits an application for financial support under section 5, has been
			 unemployed for a period of not less than 6 months; or
				(B)is a veteran of the Armed Services;
				(3)the term one-stop center means a one-stop operator as defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29
			 U.S.C. 2801); and
			(4)the term State board means a State workforce investment board established under section 111 of the Workforce Investment
			 Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2811).


115 S1606 IS: In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Act
U.S. Senate
2017-07-20
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1606IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 20, 2017Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Franken) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo authorize grants for the support of caregivers.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Act or the In-Home CARE Act.
 2.FindingsCongress finds the following: (1)More than 43,000,000 unpaid caregivers provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year.
 (2)Sixty percent of unpaid caregivers are women. More than 37 percent of caregivers live with children or grandchildren who are under 18 years old.
 (3)Ethnic minority caregivers, particularly African-American and Hispanic-American caregivers, experience greater strain and worse physical health than their counterparts. More than 50 percent of African Americans are sandwiched between caring for an older person and a younger person under age 18.
 (4)The needs of caregivers and care recipients vary by several factors such as race and ethnicity, age, social class, sexual orientation, geographical location, gender, military or veteran status, relationship between caregiver and care recipient, health status, and other factors.
 (5)Unpaid family caregivers spend an average of 24 hours per week caring for their loved ones, and about 23 percent of family caregivers provide 41 or more hours of care per week.
 (6)Forty-nine percent of caregivers care for a parent. (7)Fourteen percent of caregivers provide care for a special needs child, including an estimated 16,800,000 caregivers who care for a special needs child under 18 years of age.
 (8)In 2016, the average caregiver for someone 18 years or older spent $6,954 per year on out-of-pocket caregiving expenses, which is nearly 20 percent of the average annual income of caregivers.
 (9)Sixty percent of caregivers who provide care for an individual over the age of 18 are currently working or have worked while providing care. Three in five caregivers have had to make some modifications to their work schedule, from arriving late to work to leaving their job entirely. Almost half of employed caregivers have had to take time off from work.
 (10)Fifty-three percent of caregivers have experienced a decline in their health as a result of caregiving, which has affected their ability to provide care. Thirty-five percent of caregivers report having difficulty finding time for oneself, and 29 percent report difficulty managing emotional and physical stress or balancing work and family responsibilities.
 (11)Forty-six percent of caregivers of adults perform medical or nursing tasks for patients with multiple physical and chronic conditions. Of these caregivers, 78 percent were in charge of managing a patient's medications, administering fluids, or administering injections.
 (12)Nearly 20 percent of caregivers of adults who assisted with medication management and 33 percent who assisted with changing dressings or bandages received no training about how to perform these tasks.
 (13)The vast majority of caregivers (84 percent) indicated they need more support related to caregiving.
 (14)Home visiting programs are cost-effective and have been proven to improve outcomes for children and parents in different domains ranging from child development to family violence.
 3.PurposesThe purposes of this Act are— (1)to improve the ability of unpaid caregivers to care for individuals in the home; and
 (2)to increase opportunities for individuals who are in need of care to remain at home and reduce or postpone the need for such individuals to receive care at an institution or hospital.
 4.Caregiver grantsSubpart IV of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 255 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				339A.Caregiver grants
 (a)In GeneralThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living, shall award 3-year grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible organizations to carry out home visiting programs for unpaid caregivers.
 (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CaregiverThe term caregiver means an unpaid family member, foster parent, or other unpaid adult who provides consistent in-home monitoring, management, supervision, or treatment of a child or adult with a special need, such as a disease, disability, or the frailties of old age.
 (2)Caregiver assessmentThe term caregiver assessment means an assessment that includes talking directly to caregivers to better understand their needs, problems, resources, and strengths.
 (3)Child or adult with a special needThe term child or adult with a special need means an individual for whom care or supervision is required to— (A)meet the basic needs of the individual;
 (B)prevent physical self-injury or injury to others; or (C)avoid placement in an institutional facility.
 (4)Eligible organizationThe term eligible organization means— (A)a local government agency;
 (B)a health care entity; or (C)any other nonprofit or community organization,
 that has experience providing the services described in subsection (f).(c)CoordinationIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with— (1)the heads of the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Administration on Aging and other programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (such as the Lifespan Respite Care Program) and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to ensure coordination of caregiver services for caregivers of children or adults with special needs; and
 (2)the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to avoid duplicative services and payments. (d)ApplicationAn eligible organization that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum—
 (1)an outreach plan that identifies how the eligible organization will ascertain which caregivers in the community—
 (A)are most in need of support and education, particularly caregivers who have had no training and provide complex chronic care activities or perform medical or nursing tasks in addition to assisting with activities of daily living;
 (B)are caring for individuals who are at the greatest risk of needing institutional care; and (C)desire to participate in the caregiver home visiting program;
 (2)a description of the services that the eligible organization will provide directly using grant funds, and a description of the services that the eligible organization will use grant funds to provide through contracts or referrals;
 (3)a description of how the eligible organization will identify gaps in the services that caregivers and children or adults with a special need who receive care from a caregiver in the community are receiving;
 (4)a description of how the eligible organization can provide— (A)an initial visit to caregivers in order to complete a caregiver assessment, including a description of the eligible organization's expertise in conducting caregiver assessments;
 (B)education and training, based on evidence-based models, to help the caregiver learn how to best care for a child or adult with a special need, by an individual with expertise in the tasks for which the caregiver requires education and training, including education and training regarding, as applicable—
 (i)medication management; (ii)wound care;
 (iii)nutrition and food preparation for special diets; (iv)fall prevention;
 (v)management of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and other behavioral health conditions, including ways to minimize negative mental health effects;
 (vi)assistance with activities of daily living; (vii)ways to engage other family members in providing care;
 (viii)ways to identify and utilize available community resources; and (ix)abuse and neglect prevention; and
 (C)recommendations for home modifications or physical environmental changes that could improve the health or quality of life of a child or adult with a special need who is receiving care from a caregiver;
 (5)a description of the eligible organization's ability to provide, or refer caregivers to local resources or appropriate programs of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Veterans Affairs that will provide—
 (A)physical and mental health care, including home health care and long-term support services; (B)transportation;
 (C)home modification services; (D)respite care;
 (E)adult day care; (F)support groups; and
 (G)legal assistance; (6)a description of the eligible organization's ability to coordinate with other State and community-based agencies;
 (7)a description of the eligible organization's understanding of caregiver issues— (A)across demographic groups, including age, gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, military status, and geographical region; and
 (B)including disabilities and chronic conditions that affect the populations that the eligible organization will serve;
 (8)a description of the capacity of the eligible organization to engage caregivers, family members, and children or adults with a special need who receive care from a caregiver; and
 (9)with respect to the population of caregivers to whom caregiver visits or services will be provided, or for whom workers and volunteers will be recruited and trained, a description of—
 (A)the population of caregivers; (B)the extent and nature of the needs of that population; and
 (C)existing caregiver services for that population, including the number of caregivers served and the extent of unmet need.
 (e)PriorityIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible organizations that—
 (1)the Secretary determines show the greatest likelihood of implementing or enhancing caregiver home visiting services that best meet the needs of the community;
 (2)will allow caregivers to contact the eligible organization by phone, email, or 2-way interactive video for up to 6 months after home visits have ended, or to otherwise contact the organization at any time if a caregiver has questions or concerns;
 (3)have a proven record of caregiver support; (4)will use evidence-based programs; or
 (5)will provide matching funds or can demonstrate that the program funded by a grant under this section will be sustainable after grant funds are no longer provided.
 (f)Authorized activitiesAn eligible organization receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to— (1)conduct an initial home visit for each caregiver participating in the program, during which a representative from the eligible organization who has expertise in care management in the home and caregiving will perform a caregiver assessment and determine what follow-up services may benefit the caregiver and the child or adult with a special need who receives care from the caregiver;
 (2)conduct home visits for the purpose of caregiver education and training; (3)provide, or provide referrals for, the services described in subsection (d)(5);
 (4)provide an assessment and referral for physical and mental health services for the caregiver and for the child or adult with a special need who receives care from the caregiver, as needed; and
 (5)carry out any other activities that are described in the grant application submitted under subsection (d).
 (g)Technical assistance centerThe Secretary shall establish, or contract to establish, a technical assistance center through which the Secretary shall—
 (1)provide evidence-based models for programs funded by grants under this section; (2)provide training for grantees;
 (3)answer questions from grantees; and (4)facilitate an exchange of information among grantees, and between grantees and other programs within the Department of Health and Human Services, including through use of the Technical Assistance Exchange of the Administration for Community Living, in order to maximize the use of existing resources and services for caregivers and to avoid the duplication of such services.
						(h)Evaluation
 (1)In GeneralNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall evaluate the success of the grant program carried out under this section, based on criteria that the Secretary may develop for such evaluation.
 (2)Optional contents of evaluationThe evaluation described in paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of— (A)the extent to which children or adults with a special need who are cared for by a participating caregiver have—
 (i)a reduction in the potential number of hospitalizations; (ii)a reduction in the potential number of institutionalizations;
 (iii)cost reductions across the health care system; (iv)improved connection to community resources;
 (v)improved care; and (vi)improved quality of life (including a reduction of stress and anxiety and improved relationships and mood); and
 (B)the extent to which participating caregivers have improved quality of life (including a reduction of stress and anxiety and improved health, relationships, mood, and connection to community resources).
 (i)Reports and RecommendationsNot later than 1 year before the expiration of the grants awarded under this section, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to Congress that includes recommendations, based on the evaluation described in subsection (h), about—
 (1)changes to the grant program under this section; (2)the potential for expanding the number and scope of caregiver home visiting program grants distributed by the Secretary; and
 (3)extending the length of the grant program. (j)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary..


109 HRES 16 IH: Supporting the goals of National Manufacturing Week, congratulating manufacturers and their employees for their contributions growth and innovation, and recognizing the challenges facing the manufacturing sector.
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 16
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 4, 2005
Mr. Gillmor submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals of National Manufacturing Week, congratulating manufacturers and their employees for their contributions growth and innovation, and recognizing the challenges facing the manufacturing sector.

Whereas for more than a century, the manufacturing sector has been the primary source of economic growth in the United States;
Whereas manufacturing is central to both economic security and national security;
Whereas every dollar in manufactured goods sold generates an additional $1.43 in intermediate economic activity, which is an output higher than that of any other economic sector;
Whereas manufacturers are responsible for almost 2/3 of all private-sector research and development conducted in the United States, which benefits other manufacturers and other industries;
Whereas manufactured goods make up 62 percent of products exported from the United States, a number that is double the percentage of 10 years ago;
Whereas in the last 20 years, manufacturing productivity has increased twice as much as productivity in other economic sectors, enabling American manufacturers to pay employees higher wages and at the same time to compete in a world market;
Whereas employees in the manufacturing sector are compensated an average of more than $54,000 annually, the highest average compensation level in the private sector;
Whereas the manufacturing sector has contributed significantly to economic growth and tax receipts at all levels of government, paying 1/3 of all corporate taxes collected by State and local governments; and
Whereas March 7-10, 2005, has been designated as National Manufacturing Week by the National Association of Manufacturers as a week to celebrate the contributions of manufacturing to the United States economy: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)supports the goals of National Manufacturing Week;
(2)congratulates manufacturers and their employees for their ongoing contributions to growth and innovation and for the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter and stronger future for the Nation; and
(3)recognizes that the manufacturing sector is facing serious, new challenges to its international preeminence which affect prospects for future growth of the United States economy.


109 HR 5111 IH: Royalty In-Kind for Energy Assistance Improvement Act of 2006
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109th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 5111
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 5, 2006
Mr. Udall of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources

A BILL
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize discounted sales of royalty oil and gas taken in-kind from a Federal oil or gas lease to provide additional resources to Federal low-income energy assistance programs.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Royalty In-Kind for Energy Assistance Improvement Act of 2006.
2.Findings and purpose
(a)FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
(1)As energy costs continue to rise, it is increasingly difficult for our most vulnerable residents to afford to heat and cool their homes.
(2)The Energy Information Administration recently projected in its Short-term Energy Outlook that on average, households heating primarily with natural gas can expect to spend $178 (24 percent) more for fuel this winter than last winter.
(3)Heating costs as well as costs of cooling in the summer are a concern. High summer electricity usage due to hot temperatures can put households in debt and at risk of disconnection.
(4)More than 13 million households in poverty will spend an average of 25 percent of their entire annual income this year on their energy bills just to maintain their modest levels of usage.
(5)The need for additional low-income energy assistance has never been greater. At current funding levels, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serves less than 15 percent of the eligible population.
(6)LIHEAP is a critically important program because it ensures that low-income Americans don’t have to choose between heating or cooling their homes and paying their medical bills or going without food, which is a common practice in one of three low-income families.
(7)Under authorities granted in the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 182 et seq.) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), the Secretary of the Interior may require Federal oil and gas lessees to satisfy their royalty payment obligation through “royalty in-kind” arrangements under which they provide oil instead of monetary value.
(8)Section 342(j) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15902(j)) was intended to provide the Federal Government with an innovative tool, authorizing the Secretary to grant preference to low-income consumers when disposing of oil or natural gas received by the Government under such an arrangement.
(9)However, the Department of the Interior has concluded that section 342(j) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as enacted, cannot be implemented because of legal deficiencies in the subsection as enacted.
(b)PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to amend section 342(j) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15902(j)) to make it possible to assist low-income consumers of energy to meet their energy needs.
3.Authorization of discounted sales of royalty oil and gas taken in-kind from Federal oil or gas lease to provide additional resources to LIHEAPSection 342(j) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15902(j)) is amended by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3), and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

(3)Discounted sales
(A)AuthorizationIn granting a preference under paragraph (1), the Secretary may sell at a discounted price royalty oil or gas taken in-kind, in accordance with an agreement under this paragraph.
(B)Discounted priceThe discounted price of oil or gas sold under this paragraph shall be not less than 50 percent of the fair market value of the oil or gas.
(C)AgreementThe Secretary shall require, as a condition of any sale to a person of oil or gas at a discounted price under this paragraph, that the person enter into an agreement with the Secretary under which the person is obligated to provide additional resources for a Federal low-income energy assistance program that have a value that is not less than the difference between—
(i)the sum of the fair market value of the purchased oil or gas, respectively; and
(ii)the sum of—
(I)the amount paid by the person for the oil or gas; and
(II)the administrative costs incurred by the person in purchasing the oil and complying with the agreement.
(D)Compliance with Anti-Deficiency ActAny sale of oil at a discounted price in accordance with this paragraph is deemed to be in compliance with section 1301(d) of title 31, United States Code, popularly known as the Anti-Deficiency Act.
(E)RegulationsIn implementing this paragraph, the Secretary may issue rules, and may enter into such agreements with any Federal or State agency or other person, as the Secretary considers appropriate..


116 SRES 126 ATS: Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as “Public Schools Week”.
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		III
		116th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 126
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 27, 2019
			Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Tester, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Jones, Mr. Brown, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. King, Ms. Warren, Ms. Smith, Mr. Carper, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Baldwin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Reed, Mr. Booker, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Sinema, and Ms. Harris) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as Public Schools Week.

 Whereas public education is a significant institution in a 21st-century democracy; Whereas the public schools in the United States are where students come to be educated about the values and beliefs that hold the people of the United States together as a nation;
 Whereas public schools prepare young people of the United States to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country;
 Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend public schools; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the public schools of the United States and empower superintendents, principals, and other school leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts and schools in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders;
 Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support services and programs such as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning;
 Whereas public schools should foster inclusive, safe, and high-quality environments where children can learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships;
 Whereas public schools should provide an environment in which all students can have the opportunity to succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live;
 Whereas Congress should support efforts to advance equal opportunity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices;
 Whereas every child should receive an education that helps the child reach the child’s full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience;
 Whereas Federal funding, in addition to local and State funds, supports the access of students to inviting classrooms, well-prepared educators, and services to support healthy students, such as nutrition and after school programs;
 Whereas teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals should provide a well-rounded education and strive to create joy in learning;
 Whereas superintendents, principals, other school leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents make public schools vital components of communities and are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; and
 Whereas the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, would be an appropriate period to designate as Public Schools Week: Now, therefore, be it   That the Senate supports the designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as Public Schools Week.


117 HRES 303 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1195) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 303
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

April 14, 2021

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1195) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor or their respective designees; (2) the further amendments described in section 2 of this resolution; (3) the amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution; and (4) one motion to recommit.  2.After debate pursuant to the first section of this resolution, each further amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to section 3 of this resolution shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before the question is put thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.
3.It shall be in order at any time after debate pursuant to the first section of this resolution for the chair of the Committee on Education and Labor or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.  4.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1195) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor or their respective designees; (2) the further amendments described in section 5 of this resolution; (3) the amendments en bloc described in section 6 of this resolution; and (4) one motion to recommit.
5.After debate pursuant to section 4 of this resolution, each further amendment printed in part C of the report of the Committee on Rules not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to section 6 of this resolution shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before the question is put thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.  6.It shall be in order at any time after debate pursuant to section 4 of this resolution for the chair of the Committee on Education and Labor or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in part C of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.
7.All points of order against the further amendments printed in parts B and C of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution or amendments en bloc described in sections 3 and 6 of this resolution are waived.  Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3221
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			October 14, 2011
			Ms. DeLauro (for
			 herself, Mr. Carnahan,
			 Ms. Woolsey,
			 Mr. Courtney,
			 Ms. Schakowsky,
			 Mr. Olver,
			 Mr. Grijalva,
			 Mr. Conyers, and
			 Mr. Welch) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To authorize the Secretary of Energy to provide loan
		  guarantees for energy efficiency upgrades to existing
		  buildings.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Job Creation and Energy Efficiency
			 Act.
		2.Loan program for
			 energy efficiency upgrades to existing buildingsTitle XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
			 (42 U.S.C. 16511 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				1706.Building
				retrofit financing program
					(a)DefinitionsIn
				this section:
						(1)Credit
				supportThe term credit support means a guarantee or
				commitment to issue a guarantee or other forms of credit enhancement to
				ameliorate risks for efficiency obligations.
						(2)Efficiency
				obligationThe term efficiency obligation means a
				debt or repayment obligation incurred in connection with financing a project,
				or a portfolio of such debt or repayment obligations.
						(3)ProjectThe
				term project means the installation and implementation of
				efficiency, advanced metering, distributed generation, or renewable energy
				technologies and measures for a building (or for multiple buildings on a given
				property) that are expected to increase the energy efficiency of the building
				(including fixtures) in accordance with criteria established by the
				Secretary.
						(b)Eligible
				projects
						(1)In
				generalNotwithstanding
				sections 1703 and 1705, the Secretary may provide credit support under this
				section, in accordance with section 1702.
						(2)InclusionsBuildings
				eligible for credit support under this section include commercial, multifamily
				residential, industrial, municipal, government, institution of higher
				education, school, and hospital facilities that satisfy criteria established by
				the Secretary.
						(c)Guidelines
						(1)In
				generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
				this section, the Secretary shall—
							(A)establish
				guidelines for credit support provided under this section;
							(B)publish the
				guidelines in the Federal Register; and
							(C)provide for an
				opportunity for public comment on the guidelines.
							(2)RequirementsThe
				guidelines established by the Secretary under this subsection shall
				include—
							(A)standards for
				assessing the energy savings that could reasonably be expected to result from a
				project;
							(B)examples of
				financing mechanisms (and portfolios of such financing mechanisms) that qualify
				as efficiency obligations;
							(C)the threshold
				levels of energy savings that a project, at the time of issuance of credit
				support, shall be reasonably expected to achieve to be eligible for credit
				support;
							(D)the eligibility
				criteria the Secretary determines to be necessary for making credit support
				available under this section; and
							(E)notwithstanding
				subsections (d)(3) and (g)(2)(B) of section 1702, any lien priority
				requirements that the Secretary determines to be necessary, in consultation
				with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, which may
				include—
								(i)mechanisms to
				preserve prior lien positions of mortgage lenders and other creditors in
				buildings eligible for credit support;
								(ii)remedies
				available to the Secretary under chapter 176 of title 28, United States Code,
				in the event of default on the efficiency obligation by the borrower;
				and
								(iii)measures to
				limit the exposure of the Secretary to financial risk in the event of default,
				such as—
									(I)the collection of
				a credit subsidy fee from the borrower as a loan loss reserve, taking into
				account the limitation on credit support under subsection (d);
									(II)minimum
				debt-to-income levels of the borrower;
									(III)minimum levels
				of value relative to outstanding mortgage or other debt on a building eligible
				for credit support;
									(IV)allowable
				thresholds for the percent of the efficiency obligation relative to the amount
				of any mortgage or other debt on an eligible building;
									(V)analysis of
				historic and anticipated occupancy levels and rental income of an eligible
				building;
									(VI)requirements of
				third-party contractors to guarantee energy savings that will result from a
				retrofit project, and whether financing on the efficiency obligation will
				amortize from the energy savings;
									(VII)requirements
				that the retrofit project incorporate protocols to measure and verify energy
				savings; and
									(VIII)recovery of
				payments equally by the Secretary and the retrofit.
									(3)Efficiency
				obligationsThe financing mechanisms qualified by the Secretary
				under paragraph (2)(B) may include—
							(A)loans, including
				loans made by the Federal Financing Bank;
							(B)power purchase
				agreements, including energy efficiency power purchase agreements;
							(C)energy services
				agreements, including energy performance contracts;
							(D)property assessed
				clean energy bonds and other tax assessment-based financing mechanisms;
							(E)aggregate on-meter
				agreements that finance retrofit projects; and
							(F)any other
				efficiency obligations the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
							(4)PrioritiesIn
				carrying out this section, the Secretary shall prioritize—
							(A)the maximization
				of energy savings with the available credit support funding;
							(B)the establishment
				of a clear application and approval process that allows private building
				owners, lenders, and investors to reasonably expect to receive credit support
				for projects that conform to guidelines;
							(C)the distribution
				of projects receiving credit support under this section across States or
				geographical regions of the United States; and
							(D)projects designed
				to achieve whole-building retrofits.
							(d)LimitationNotwithstanding section 1702(c), the
				Secretary shall not issue credit support under this section in an amount that
				exceeds—
						(1)90 percent of the
				principal amount of the efficiency obligation that is the subject of the credit
				support; or
						(2)$25,000,000 for
				any single project.
						(e)Aggregation of
				projectsTo the extent provided in the guidelines developed in
				accordance with subsection (c), the Secretary may issue credit support on a
				portfolio, or pool of projects, that are not required to be geographically
				contiguous, if each efficiency obligation in the pool fulfills the requirements
				described in this section.
					(f)Application
						(1)In
				generalTo be eligible to receive credit support under this
				section, the applicant shall submit to the Secretary an application at such
				time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary
				determines to be necessary.
						(2)ContentsAn
				application submitted under this section shall include assurances by the
				applicant that—
							(A)each contractor
				carrying out the project meets minimum experience level criteria, including
				local retrofit experience, as determined by the Secretary;
							(B)the project is
				reasonably expected to achieve energy savings, as set forth in the application
				using any methodology that meets the standards described in the program
				guidelines;
							(C)the project meets
				any technical criteria described in the program guidelines;
							(D)the recipient of
				the credit support and the parties to the efficiency obligation will provide
				the Secretary with—
								(i)any information
				the Secretary requests to assess the energy savings that result from the
				project, including historical energy usage data, a simulation-based benchmark,
				and detailed descriptions of the building work, as described in the program
				guidelines; and
								(ii)permission to
				access information relating to building operations and usage for the period
				described in the program guidelines; and
								(E)any other
				assurances that the Secretary determines to be necessary.
							(3)DeterminationNot
				later than 90 days after receiving an application, the Secretary shall make a
				final determination on the application, which may include requests for
				additional information.
						(g)Fees
						(1)In
				generalIn addition to the fees required by section 1702(h)(1),
				the Secretary may charge reasonable fees for credit support provided under this
				section.
						(2)AvailabilityFees
				collected under this section shall be subject to section 1702(h)(2).
						(h)UnderwritingThe
				Secretary may delegate the underwriting activities under this section to 1 or
				more entities that the Secretary determines to be qualified.
					(i)Status
				reportNot later than 1 year after commencement of the program,
				the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report that describes in
				reasonable detail—
						(1)the manner in
				which this section is being carried out;
						(2)the number and
				type of projects supported;
						(3)the types of
				funding mechanisms used to provide credit support to projects;
						(4)the energy savings
				expected to result from projects supported by this section;
						(5)any tracking
				efforts the Secretary is using to calculate the actual energy savings produced
				by the projects; and
						(6)any plans to
				improve the tracking efforts described in paragraph (5).
						(j)Buy American
				reportThe Secretary shall
				submit to the Congress an annual report that estimates the percentage of
				American-made materials used in conducting retrofit activities funded pursuant
				to this section.
					(k)Funding
						(1)Authorization of
				appropriationsThere are
				authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000,000 for the
				period encompassing fiscal years 2012 through 2021.
						(2)Administrative
				costsNot more than 1 percent of any amounts made available to
				the Secretary for carrying out this section may be used by the Secretary for
				administrative costs incurred in carrying out this
				section.
						.


IV117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 452IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 1, 2021Mr. Calvert submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on RulesRESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2083) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 2083) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3556 as introduced, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.2.Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 2083.


114 HR 555 IH: Federal Exchange Data Breach Notification Act of 2015
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 555
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 27, 2015
			Mrs. Black (for herself and Mr. Meehan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To require an Exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to notify
			 individuals in the case that personal information of such individuals is
			 known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of the
			 security of any system maintained by the Exchange, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Exchange Data Breach Notification Act of 2015. 2.Notification to individuals of personal information being acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of system securityAfter the discovery of a breach of security of any system maintained by an Exchange established pursuant to section 1321(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148), the Exchange shall, as soon as possible but in no instance later than the timeframe established under the requirements of the Health Breach Notification Rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (16 C.F.R. 318), provide notice of such breach to each individual whose personal information (including any non health-related personal information) is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of such breach of security. A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a).


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 115
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 6, 2009
			Mr. Vitter introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide
		  that wages earned, and self-employment income derived, by individuals while
		  such individuals were not citizens or nationals of the United States and were
		  illegally in the United States shall not be credited for coverage under the
		  old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under such
		  title.

		1.Limitations on coverage of
			 individuals based on earnings paid or derived by individuals while such
			 individuals were not citizens or nationals of the United States and were
			 illegally in the United States
			(a)In
			 generalSection 215(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)) is
			 amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
				(2)by
			 inserting (1) after (e); and
				(3)by
			 adding at the end the following new paragraph:

						(2)For purposes of subsections (b) and
				(d), in computing an individual’s average indexed monthly earnings, or in the
				case of an individual whose primary insurance amount is computed under section
				215(a) as in effect prior to January 1979, average monthly wage, such
				individual shall not be credited with any wages paid to such individual, or any
				self-employment income derived by such individual, while such individual was
				not a citizen or national of the United States and was illegally in the United
				States.
						.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 subsection (a) shall apply with respect to wages paid, and self-employment
			 income derived, before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			 Notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
			 415(f)(1)), as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act,
			 the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute all primary insurance
			 amounts to the extent necessary to carry out such amendments. Such amendments
			 shall affect benefits only for months after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.