IV
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 487
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

December 8, 2011

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1633) to establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which such dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, and for other purposes.

That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1633) to establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which such dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered 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, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


109 HR 3285 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on charge control agent 7.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-07-14
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3285
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 14, 2005
Mr. Castle introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on charge control agent 7.

1.Charge control agent 7
(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

9902.13.12 Charge control agent 7 Chromate(1-),bis{1-{(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)azo}-2-napthalenolato(2-)}-hydrogen (provided for in subheading 2942.00.10)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008.
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


IIB
111th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 3519
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 16, 2010
Received; read twice and referred to the  Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

AN ACT
To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterinarian Services Investment Act.
2.Veterinary services grant programThe National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1415A (7 U.S.C. 3151a) the following new section:

1415B.Veterinary services grant program
(a)Establishment of program
(1)Competitive grantsThe Secretary shall carry out a program to make competitive grants to qualified entities that engage in activities described in paragraph (2) for the purpose of developing, implementing, and sustaining veterinary services.
(2)Eligibility requirementsTo be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a qualified entity must carry out programs or activities that the Secretary determines will—
(A)substantially relieve veterinarian shortage situations;
(B)support or facilitate private veterinary practices engaged in public health activities; or
(C)support or facilitate practices of veterinarians who are participating in or have successfully completed a service requirement under section 1415A(a)(2).
(b)Award processes and preferences
(1)Application, evaluation, and input processesIn administrating the grant program under this section, the Secretary shall use an appropriate application and evaluation process and seek the input of interested persons.
(2)Grant preferencesIn the case of grants to be used for any of the purposes described in paragraphs (2) through (6) of subsection (c), the Secretary shall give a preference to the selection of qualified entities that document coordination between or with other qualified entities regarding the applicable purpose.
(3)Additional preferencesWhen awarding grants under this section, the Secretary may develop additional preferences by taking into account the amount of funds available for grants as well as the purposes for which the grant funds will be used.
(4)Applicability of other provisionsSections 1413B, 1462(a), 1469(a)(3), 1469(c), and 1470 shall apply to the administration of the grant program under this section.
(c)Use of grants to relieve veterinarian shortage situations and support veterinary servicesFunds provided by grants under this section may be used for the following purposes to relieve veterinarian shortage situations and support veterinary services:
(1)Grants to assist veterinarians with establishing or expanding practices for the purpose of equipping veterinary offices, sharing in the reasonable overhead costs of such practices (as determined by the Secretary), or establishing mobile veterinary facilities where at least a portion of such facilities will address education or extension needs.
(2)Grants to promote recruitment (including programs in secondary schools), placement, and retention of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students of veterinary medicine, and students of veterinary technology.
(3)Grants for veterinary students, veterinary interns, externs, fellows, and residents, and veterinary technician students to cover expenses (other than the types of expenses listed in 1415A(c)(5)) to attend training programs in food safety or food animal medicine.
(4)Grants establishing or expanding accredited veterinary education programs (including faculty recruitment and retention), veterinary residency and fellowship programs, or veterinary internship and externship programs in coordination with accredited colleges of veterinary medicine.
(5)Grants for the assessment of veterinarian shortage situations and preparation of applications for designation as a shortage situation.
(6)Grants in continuing education and extension, including tele-veterinary medicine and other distance-based education, for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other health professionals needed to strengthen veterinary programs and enhance food safety.
(d)Special requirements for certain grants
(1)Terms of service requirementsGrants provided under this section for the purpose specified in subsection (c)(1) shall be subject to an agreement between the Secretary and the grant recipient that includes a required term of service for the recipient, as established by the Secretary. In establishing such terms, the Secretary shall consider only—
(A)the amount of the grant awarded; and
(B)the specific purpose of the grant.
(2)Breach RemediesAn agreement under paragraph (1) shall provide remedies for any breach of the agreement by the grant recipient, including repayment or partial repayment of the grant funds, with interest. The Secretary may waive the repayment obligation in the event of extreme hardship or extreme need, as determined by the Secretary.
(3)Treatment of Amounts RecoveredFunds recovered under paragraph (2) shall be credited to the account available to carry out this section and shall remain available until expended.
(e)Cost-Sharing requirements
(1)Recipient shareA grant recipient shall provide matching non-Federal funds, either in cash or in-kind support, in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the Federal funds provided in a grant under this section.
(2)WaiverThe Secretary may establish, by regulation, conditions under which the cost-sharing requirements of paragraph (1) may be reduced or waived.
(f)Prohibition on use of grant funds for constructionFunds made available for grants under this section shall not be used for the construction of a new building or facility or the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of an existing building of facility, including site grading and improvement and architect fees.
(g)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Veterinarian shortage situationThe term veterinarian shortage situation means a veterinarian shortage situation determined by the Secretary under section 1415A(b).
(2)Qualified entityThe term qualified entity means the following:
(A)A for-profit or nonprofit entity located in the United States that operates a veterinary clinic providing veterinary services—
(i)in a rural area, as defined in section 1393(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
(ii)in response to a veterinarian shortage situation.
(B)A State, national, allied, or regional veterinary organization or specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(C)A college or school of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(D)A university research foundation or veterinary medical foundation.
(E)A department of veterinary science or department of comparative medicine accredited by the Department of Education.
(F)A State agricultural experiment station.
(G)A State, local, or tribal government agency.
(h)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this authorization of appropriations shall remain available to the Secretary for the purposes of this section until expended..
 Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2010.Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


115 S548 IS: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-03-07
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 548IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 7, 2017Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Heller, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Booker, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Young, Ms. Collins, and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income housing credit, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017. (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
					TITLE I—Reform of State allocation formulas
					Sec. 101. Increases in State allocations.
					TITLE II—Reforms relating to tenant eligibility
					Sec. 201. Average income test.
					Sec. 202. Uniform income eligibility for rural projects.
					Sec. 203. Codification of rules relating to increased tenant income.
					Sec. 204. Modification of student occupancy rules.
					Sec. 205. Tenant voucher payments taken into account as rent for certain purposes.
					TITLE III—Credit rate and other rules relating to credit eligibility and determination
					Sec. 301. Minimum credit rate.
					Sec. 302. Reconstruction or replacement period after casualty loss.
					Sec. 303. Modification of rights relating to building purchase.
					Sec. 304. Modification of 10-year rule; limitation on acquisition basis.
					Sec. 305. Certain relocation costs taken into account as rehabilitation expenditures.
					Sec. 306. Repeal of qualified census tract population cap.
					Sec. 307. Determination of community revitalization plan to be made by housing credit agency.
					Sec. 308. Prohibition of local approval and contribution requirements.
					Sec. 309. Increase in credit for certain projects designated to serve extremely low-income
			 households.
					Sec. 310. Increase in credit for bond-financed projects designated by State agency.
					Sec. 311. Elimination of basis reduction for low-income housing properties receiving certain energy
			 benefits.
					Sec. 312. Restriction of planned foreclosures.
					Sec. 313. Increase of population cap for difficult development areas.
					TITLE IV—Reforms relating to Native American assistance
					Sec. 401. Selection criteria under qualified allocation plans.
					Sec. 402. Inclusion of Indian areas as difficult development areas for purposes of certain
			 buildings.
					TITLE V—Affordable housing tax credit
					Sec. 501. Affordable housing tax credit.

			IReform of State allocation formulas
			101.Increases in State allocations
				(a)Phase-In of increases
 (1)In generalClause (ii) of section 42(h)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A)by striking $1.75 in subclause (I) and inserting the per capita dollar amount, and
 (B)by striking $2,000,000 in subclause (II) and inserting the minimum ceiling amount. (2)Per capita dollar amount; minimum ceiling amountSubparagraph (I) of section 42(h)(3) of such Code is amended to read as follows:

 (I)Per capita dollar amount; minimum ceiling amountFor purposes of this paragraph— (i)Per capita dollar amountThe per capita dollar amount is—
 (I)for calendar year 2017, $2.35, (II)for calendar year 2018, $2.59,
 (III)for calendar year 2019, $2.82, (IV)for calendar year 2020, $3.06,
 (V)for calendar year 2021, $3.29, and (VI)$3.53 thereafter.
 (ii)Minimum ceiling amountThe minimum ceiling amount is— (I)for calendar year 2017, $2,710,000,
 (II)for calendar year 2018, $2,981,000, (III)for calendar year 2019, $3,252,000,
 (IV)for calendar year 2020, $3,523,000, (V)for calendar year 2021, $3,794,000, and
 (VI)$4,065,000 thereafter.. (3)Modification of cost-of-living adjustmentSubparagraph (H) of section 42(h)(3) of such Code is amended—
 (A)by striking 2002 in clause (i) and inserting 2017, (B)by striking the $2,000,000 and $1.75 amounts in subparagraph (C) in clause (i) and inserting the dollar amounts applicable to such calendar year under clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (I),
 (C)by striking 2001 in clause (i)(II) and inserting 2016, (D)by striking $2,000,000 in clause (ii)(I) and inserting minimum ceiling, and
 (E)by striking $1.75 in clause (ii)(II) and inserting per capita dollar. (4)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2017.
					(b)Permanent increases
 (1)In generalClause (ii) of section 42(h)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a)(1), is amended—
 (A)by striking the per capita dollar amount in subclause (I) and inserting $3.53, and (B)by striking the minimum ceiling amount in subclause (II) and inserting $4,065,000.
 (2)Conforming amendmentParagraph (3) of section 42(h) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (I), as amended by subsection (a)(2).
 (3)Cost-of-living adjustmentSubparagraph (H) of section 42(h)(3) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a)(3), is amended— (A)by striking the dollar amounts applicable to such calendar year under clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (I) in clause (i) and inserting the $4,065,000 and $3.53 amounts in subparagraph (C),
 (B)by striking minimum ceiling in clause (ii)(I) and inserting $4,065,000, and (C)by striking per capita dollar in clause (ii)(II) and inserting $3.53.
 (4)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2022.
					IIReforms relating to tenant eligibility
			201.Average income test
 (a)In generalParagraph (1) of section 42(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking subparagraph (A) or (B) and inserting subparagraph (A), (B), or (C), and
 (2)by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:  (C)Average income test (i)In generalThe project meets the minimum requirements of this subparagraph if 40 percent or more (25 percent or more in the case of a project described in section 142(d)(6)) of the residential units in such project are both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income does not exceed the imputed income limitation designated by the taxpayer with respect to the respective unit.
 (ii)Special rules relating to income limitationFor purposes of clause (i)— (I)DesignationThe taxpayer shall designate the imputed income limitation of each unit taken into account under such clause.
 (II)Average testThe average of the imputed income limitations designated under subclause (I) shall not exceed 60 percent of area median gross income.
 (III)10-percent incrementsThe designated imputed income limitation of any unit under subclause (I) shall be 20 percent, 30 percent, 40 percent, 50 percent, 60 percent, 70 percent, or 80 percent of area median gross income..
 (b)Rules relating to next available unitSubparagraph (D) of section 42(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)in clause (i), by striking clause (ii) and inserting clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv),
 (2)in clause (ii)— (A)by striking If and inserting In the case of a project with respect to which the taxpayer elects the requirements of subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1), if,
 (B)by striking the second sentence, and (C)by striking Next available unit must be rented to low-income tenant if income rises above 140 percent of income limit in the heading and inserting Rental of next available unit in case of 20–50 or 40–60 test, and
 (3)by adding at the end the following new clauses:  (iii)Rental of next available unit in case of average income testIn the case of a project with respect to which the taxpayer elects the requirements of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), if the income of the occupants of the unit increases above 140 percent of the greater of—
 (I)60 percent of area median gross income, or (II)the imputed income limitation designated with respect to the unit under paragraph (1)(C)(ii)(I),
								clause (i) shall cease to apply to any such unit if any residential rental unit in the building (of
			 a size comparable to, or smaller than, such unit) is occupied by a new
 resident whose income exceeds the limitation described in clause (v).(iv)Deep rent skewed projectsIn the case of a project described in section 142(d)(4)(B), clause (ii) or (iii), whichever is applicable, shall be applied by substituting 170 percent for 140 percent, and—
 (I)in the case of clause (ii), by substituting any low-income unit in the building is occupied by a new resident whose income exceeds 40 percent of area median gross income for any residential rental unit and all that follows in such clause, and
 (II)in the case of clause (iii), by substituting any low-income unit in the building is occupied by a new resident whose income exceeds the lesser of 40 percent of area median gross income or the imputed income limitation designated with respect to such unit under paragraph (1)(C)(ii)(I) for any residential rental unit and all that follows in such clause.
 (v)Limitation describedFor purposes of clause (iii), the limitation described in this clause with respect to any unit is— (I)the imputed income limitation designated with respect to such unit under paragraph (1)(C)(ii)(I), in the case of a unit which was taken into account as a low-income unit prior to becoming vacant, and
 (II)the imputed income limitation which would have to be designated with respect to such unit under such paragraph in order for the project to continue to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(C)(ii)(II), in the case of any other unit..
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to elections made under section 42(g)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				202.Uniform income eligibility for rural projects
 (a)In generalParagraph (8) of section 42(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the second sentence.
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. 203.Codification of rules relating to increased tenant income (a)In generalClause (i) of section 42(g)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by this Act, is amended by striking clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv) and all that follows and inserting “clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (vi), notwithstanding an increase in the income of the occupants above the income limitation applicable under paragraph (1)—

 (I)a low-income unit shall continue to be treated as a low-income unit if the income of such occupants initially was 60 percent or less of area median gross income and such unit continues to be rent-restricted, and
 (II)a unit to which, at the time of initial occupancy by such occupants, any Federal, State, or local government income restriction applied, and which subsequently becomes part of a building with respect to which rehabilitation expenditures are taken into account under subsection (e), shall be treated as a low-income unit if the income of such occupants initially was 60 percent or less of area median gross income and does not exceed 120 percent of area median gross income as of the date of acquisition of the property by the taxpayer..
 (b)ExceptionSubparagraph (D) of section 42(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

 (vi)Exception to rule relating to increased tenant incomeIn the case of an occupant of a low-income unit who initially qualified to occupy such unit by reason of paragraph (1)(C) with an income in excess of 60 percent of area median gross income but not in excess of 80 percent of area median gross income, clause (i) shall be applied for substituting 80 percent for 60 percent each place it appears..
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016. 204.Modification of student occupancy rules (a)In generalSubparagraph (D) of section 42(i)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

						(D)Rules relating to students
 (i)In generalA unit occupied solely by individuals who— (I)have not attained age 24, and
 (II)are enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 3304(f)),
 shall not be treated as a low-income unit.(ii)Exception for certain Federal programsIn the case of a federally assisted building (as defined in subsection (d)(6)(C)(i)), clause (i) shall not apply to a unit the occupants of which meet all requirements applicable under the housing program described in subsection (d)(6)(C)(i) through which the building is assisted, financed, or operated.
 (iii)Other exceptionsClause (i) shall not apply to a unit occupied by an individual who— (I)is married,
 (II)is a person with disabilities (as defined in section 3(b)(3)(E) of the United States Housing Act of 1937),
 (III)is a veteran (as defined in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code), (IV)has one or more qualifying children (as defined in section 152(c)), or
 (V)meets the income limitation applicable under subsection (g)(1) to the project of which the building is a part and is, or was immediately prior to attaining the age of majority—
 (aa)an emancipated minor or in legal guardianship as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in the individual's State of legal residence,
 (bb)under the care and placement responsibility of the State agency responsible for administering a plan under part B or part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, or
 (cc)was an unaccompanied youth (within the meaning of section 725(6) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a(6))) or a homeless child or youth (within the meaning of section 725(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a(2)))..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. 205.Tenant voucher payments taken into account as rent for certain purposes (a)In generalSubparagraph (B) of section 42(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: In the case of a project with respect to which the taxpayer elects the requirements of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), or the portion of a project to which subsection (d)(5)(C) applies, clause (i) shall not apply with respect to any tenant-based assistance (as defined in section 8(f)(7) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(f)(7)))..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to rent paid in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
				IIICredit rate and other rules relating to credit eligibility and determination
			301.Minimum credit rate
 (a)In generalSubsection (b) of section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4), and
 (2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:  (3)Minimum credit rateIn the case of any new or existing building to which paragraph (2) does not apply and which is placed in service by the taxpayer after December 31, 2016, the applicable percentage shall not be less than 4 percent..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2016.
				302.Reconstruction or replacement period after casualty loss
 (a)In generalSubparagraph (E) of section 42(j)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking a reasonable period established by the Secretary and inserting a reasonable period established by the applicable housing credit agency (not to exceed 25 months from the date on which the casualty loss arises). The determination under paragraph (1) shall not be made with respect to a property the basis of which is affected by a casualty loss until the period described in the preceding sentence with respect to such property has expired..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to casualty losses arising after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				303.Modification of rights relating to building purchase
 (a)In generalSubparagraph (A) of section 42(i)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking a right of 1st refusal and inserting an option, and
 (2)by striking the property and inserting the property or a partnership interest relating to the property. (b)Conforming amendmentSubparagraph (B) of section 42(i)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: In the case of a purchase of a partnership interest, the minimum purchase price is an amount equal to such interest's ratable share of the amount determined under the first sentence of this subparagraph..
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to agreements entered into or amended after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				304.Modification of 10-year rule; limitation on acquisition basis
 (a)In generalClause (ii) of section 42(d)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting , or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii) after service. (b)Limitation on acquisition basisSubparagraph (C) of section 42(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
 (1)by striking For purposes of subparagraph (A), the adjusted basis and inserting “For purposes of subparagraph (A)—  (i)In generalThe adjusted basis, and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new clauses:  (ii)Buildings in service within previous 10 yearsIf the period between the date of acquisition of the building by the taxpayer and the date the building was last placed in service is less than 10 years, the taxpayer's basis attributable to the acquisition of the building which is taken into account in determining the adjusted basis shall not exceed the sum of—
 (I)the lowest amount paid for acquisition of the building by any person during the 10 years preceding the date of the acquisition of the building by the taxpayer, adjusted as provided in clause (iii), and
 (II)the value of any capital improvements made by the person who sells the building to the taxpayer which are reflected in such seller's basis.
 (iii)AdjustmentWith respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
 (I)such amount, multiplied by (II)a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 1992.
								For purposes of the preceding sentence, the acquisition year is the calendar year in which the
			 lowest amount referenced in clause (ii)(I) was paid for the acquisition of
			 the building..
 (c)Conforming amendmentsClause (i) of section 42(d)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking for subparagraph (B) in the heading, and
 (2)by striking subparagraph (B)(ii) in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting subparagraph (B)(ii) or (C)(ii). (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2016.
				305.Certain relocation costs taken into account as rehabilitation expenditures
 (a)In generalParagraph (2) of section 42(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (C)Certain relocation costsIn the case of a rehabilitation of a building to which section 280B does not apply, costs relating to the relocation of occupants, including—
 (i)amounts paid to occupants, (ii)amounts paid to third parties for services relating to such relocation, and
 (iii)amounts paid for temporary housing for occupants, shall be treated as chargeable to capital account and taken into account as rehabilitation expenditures.. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2016.
				306.Repeal of qualified census tract population cap
 (a)In generalClause (ii) of section 42(d)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking subclauses (II) and (III), and
 (2)by striking “Qualified census tract.—  (I)In generalThe term,
 and inserting Qualified census tract.—The term.(b)Technical correctionsSections 42(d)(4)(C)(i) and 42(m)(1)(B)(ii)(III) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are each amended by striking as defined in paragraph (5)(C) and inserting as defined in paragraph (5)(B)(ii).
 (c)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to designations of qualified census tracts under section 42(d)(5)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after December 31, 2017.
				307.Determination of community revitalization plan to be made by housing credit agency
 (a)In generalSubclause (III) of section 42(m)(1)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting , as determined by the housing credit agency according to criteria established by such agency, after (d)(5)(C)) and.
 (b)CriteriaParagraph (1) of section 42(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (E)Criteria for determination relating to concerted community revitalization planFor purposes of subparagraph (B)(ii)(III), the criteria which shall be established by a housing credit agency for determining whether the development of a project contributes to a concerted community development plan shall take into account any factors the agency deems appropriate, including the extent to which the proposed plan—
 (i)is geographically specific, (ii)outlines a clear plan for implementation and goals for outcomes,
 (iii)includes a strategy for applying for or obtaining commitments of public or private investment (or both) in nonhousing infrastructure, amenities, or services, and
 (iv)demonstrates the need for community revitalization.. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to allocations of housing credit dollar amounts made under qualified allocation plans (as defined in section 42(m)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) adopted after December 31, 2017.
				308.Prohibition of local approval and contribution requirements
 (a)In generalParagraph (1) of section 42(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 307, is further amended—
 (1)by striking clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) and by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) thereof as clauses (ii) and (iii), and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:  (F)Local approval or contribution not taken into accountThe selection criteria under a qualified allocation plan shall not include consideration of—
 (i)any support or opposition with respect to the project from local or elected officials, or (ii)any local government contribution to the project, except to the extent such contribution is taken into account as part of a broader consideration of the project's ability to leverage outside funding sources, and is not prioritized over any other source of outside funding..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to allocations of housing credit dollar amounts made after December 31, 2017.
				309.Increase in credit for certain projects designated to serve extremely low-income households
 (a)In generalParagraph (5) of section 42(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (C)Increase in credit for projects designated to serve extremely low-income householdsIn the case of any building— (i)20 percent or more of the residential units in which are designated by the taxpayer for occupancy by households the aggregate household income of which does not exceed the greater of—
 (I)30 percent of area median gross income, or
 (II)100 percent of an amount equal to the Federal poverty line (within the meaning of section 36B(d)(3)), and
 (ii)which is designated by the housing credit agency as requiring the increase in credit under this subparagraph in order for such building to be financially feasible as part of a qualified low-income housing project,
							subparagraph (B) shall not apply to the portion of such building which is comprised of such units,
			 and the eligible basis of such portion of the building shall be 150
			 percent of such basis determined without regard to this subparagraph..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2016.
				310.Increase in credit for bond-financed projects designated by State agency
 (a)In generalClause (v) of section 42(d)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the second sentence.
 (b)Technical amendmentClause (v) of section 42(d)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended—
 (1)by striking State in the heading, and (2)by striking State housing credit agency and inserting housing credit agency.
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2016.
				311.Elimination of basis reduction for low-income housing properties receiving certain energy benefits
 (a)New energy efficient home creditSubsection (e) of section 45L of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking adjustment.—For purposes and inserting “adjustment.—

 (1)In generalFor purposes, and (2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (2)Exception for affordable housing propertiesParagraph (1) shall not apply to any property with respect to which a credit is allowed under section 42..
 (b)Energy efficient commercial buildings deductionSubsection (e) of section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking reduction.—For purposes and inserting “reduction.—

 (1)In generalFor purposes, and (2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (2)Exception for affordable housing propertiesParagraph (1) shall not apply to any property with respect to which a credit is allowed under section 42..
 (c)Energy creditParagraph (3) of section 50(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (A),
 (2)by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting , and, and (3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (C)paragraph (1) shall not apply to any property with respect to which a credit is allowed under section 42..
 (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2016.
				312.Restriction of planned foreclosures
 (a)In generalSubclause (I) of section 42(h)(6)(E)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

 (I)on the 61st day after the taxpayer (or a successor in interest) provides notice to the housing credit agency that the building has been acquired by foreclosure (or instrument in lieu of foreclosure) and that the taxpayer intends the termination of such period, unless the housing credit agency determines that such acquisition is part of an arrangement with the taxpayer a purpose of which is to terminate such period, or.
 (b)Conforming amendmentThe second sentence of clause (i) of section 42(h)(6)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Subclause (II) and inserting Subclauses (I) and (II).
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to acquisitions by foreclosure (or instrument in lieu of foreclosure) after December 31, 2017.
				313.Increase of population cap for difficult development areas
 (a)In generalSubclause (II) of section 42(d)(5)(B)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 20 percent and inserting 30 percent.
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to designations made under section 42(d)(5)(B)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after December 31, 2017.
				IVReforms relating to Native American assistance
			401.Selection criteria under qualified allocation plans
 (a)In generalSubparagraph (C) of section 42(m)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of clause (ix), by striking the period at the end of clause (x) and inserting , and, and by adding at the end the following new clause:  (xi)the affordable housing needs of individuals in the State who are members of Indian tribes (as defined in section 45A(c)(6))..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to allocations of credits under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 made after December 31, 2017.
				402.Inclusion of Indian areas as difficult development areas for purposes of certain buildings
 (a)In generalSubclause (I) of section 42(d)(5)(B)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the period the following: , and any Indian area.
 (b)Indian areaClause (iii) of section 42(d)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subclause (II) as subclause (III) and by inserting after subclause (I) the following new subclause:

 (II)Indian areaFor purposes of subclause (I), the term Indian area means any Indian area (as defined in section 4(11) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103(11))..
 (c)Eligible buildingsClause (iii) of section 42(d)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (b), is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause:

 (IV)Special rule for buildings in Indian areasIn the case of an area which is a difficult development area solely because it is an Indian area, a building shall not be treated as located in such area unless such building is assisted or financed under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) or the project sponsor is an Indian tribe (as defined in section 45A(c)(6)), a tribally designated housing entity (as defined in section 4(22) of such Act (25 U.S.C. 4103(22))), or wholly owned or controlled by such an Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity..
 (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2017.
				VAffordable housing tax credit
			501.Affordable housing tax credit
 (a)In generalThe heading of section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Low-income and inserting Affordable. (b)Conforming amendments (1)Subsection (a) of section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking low-income and inserting affordable.
 (2)Paragraph (5) of section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking low-income and inserting affordable. (3)The heading of subparagraph (D) of section 469(i)(3) of such Code is amended by striking low-income and inserting affordable.
 (4)The heading of subparagraph (B) of section 469(i)(6) of such Code is amended by striking low-income and inserting affordable. (5)Paragraph (7) of section 772(a) of such Code is amended by striking low-income and inserting affordable.
 (6)Paragraph (5) of section 772(d) of such Code is amended by striking low-income and inserting affordable. (c)Clerical amendmentThe item relating to section 42 in the table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
					Sec. 42. Affordable housing credit..


116 S4350 IS: COVID–19 Medical Debt Collection Relief Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-07-29
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116th CONGRESS2d Session
S. 4350
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 29, 2020
Mr. Van Hollen (for himself and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

A BILL
To provide immediate relief for patients from certain medical debt collection efforts during and immediately after the COVID–19 public health emergency.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Medical Debt Collection Relief Act of 2020. 2.Relief from medical debt collection (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Covered periodThe term covered period means the period beginning on February 1, 2020, and ending on the date that is the later of— (A)the end of the incident period with respect to the emergency involving Federal primary responsibility determined to exist by the President under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191(b)) with respect to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19); or
(B)18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.  (2)Covered providerThe term covered provider means any entity or individual that—
(A)provides health care services to patients; and (B)has applied for or accepted any Federal funds for COVID–19 health care costs or financial relief, including funds allocated under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116–127), the CARES Act (Public Law 116–136), or any other Federal law that allocates COVID–19 relief funding.
(3)Extraordinary collection actionsThe term extraordinary collection actions means the actions described in section 1.501(r)–6(b) of title 26, Code of Federal Regulations. (4)Medical debtThe term medical debt means a debt arising from the receipt of medical services, products, or devices.
(5)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b)Suspension of collection activitiesA covered provider and agents operating on behalf of covered providers shall suspend all extraordinary collection actions relating to the collection of a medical debt relating to a patient during the covered period.
(c)Suspension of repayment plans
(1)In generalWith respect to a patient who has entered into a repayment plan with a covered provider relating to a medical debt, such provider shall suspend such repayment plan upon the request of the patient or the patient's guardian for the duration of the covered period, and ensure the application of reasonable forbearance and repayment options when such repayments resume. Such options may include maintaining the same payment schedule with respect to the medical debt by extending the repayment period by the same period of time that payments were suspended under the previous sentence.  (2)Interest and feesInterest or fees shall not accrue during the period in which a payment plan is suspended under paragraph (1).
(d)Application of certain consumer protections
(1)In generalMedical debt incurred during the period beginning on February 1, 2020, and ending on the date that is 60 days after the lifting of the state of emergency for COVID–19-related testing and treatment (as determined by the Secretary) shall be subject to the following consumer protections: (A)A one-year extension of Federal and State health insurance appeal deadlines, including the deadlines set forth in section 2719 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–19) and sections 2590.715 through 2179 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, and the appeal and grievance deadlines for the denials of Medicare or Medicaid claims under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 and 1396 et seq.).
(B)A prohibition on the accrual and collection of fees and interest related to the medical debts involved. (C)A prohibition on any extraordinary collection actions as described in section 1.501(r)–6(b) of title 26, Code of Federal Regulations.
(2)COVID–19-related testing and treatmentFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term COVID–19-related testing and treatment includes items and services (including in-person or telehealth visits in which such items and services are furnished) that are furnished— (A)to an individual who has been diagnosed with (or after the provision of such items and services is diagnosed with) COVID–19 to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID–19; and
(B)to an individual who is presumed by a health care provider to have COVID–19 but is never diagnosed as such. (e)PenaltiesExcept as provided in this section, a covered provider or its agent that fails to comply with any provision of this section with respect to a patient shall be liable to such patient for damages in an amount equal to the sum of—
(1)any actual damages sustained by such patient as a result of such failure to comply; (2)in the case of an action commenced—
(A)by an individual, any additional damages as the court may permit, but not to exceed $1,000 for each failure to comply; or (B)by a class of patients—
(i)such amount for each named plaintiff as could be recovered under paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A); and (ii)such amount as the court may allow for all other class members, without regard to a minimum individual recovery, not to exceed the lesser of $2,000,000 or 1 percent of the annual net income of the covered provider; and
(3)in the case of any successful action under this section, the costs of the action, together with a reasonable attorney’s fee as determined appropriate by the court.


113 S1498 IS: Small Business Tax Fairness Act
U.S. Senate
2013-09-12
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II113th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1498IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 12, 2013Ms. Landrieu introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend
		  certain expiring provisions relating to small businesses, and for other
		  purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Small Business Tax Fairness
			 Act.2.Extension of temporary
			 exclusion of 100 percent of gain on certain small business stock(a)In
			 generalParagraph (4) of section 1202(a) of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended—(1)by striking
			 January 1, 2014 and inserting January 1, 2015,
			 and(2)by striking
			 and
			 2013 in the heading and inserting 2013,
			 and
			 2014.(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to stock
			 acquired after December 31, 2013.3.Temporary
			 increase in deduction for start-up expenditures(a)In
			 generalParagraph (3) of section 195(b) of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended—(1)by inserting
			 , 2013, or 2014 after 2010, and(2)by inserting
			 2013, or
			 2014 after 2010 in the heading.(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2012.4.Extension of
			 reduction in S-corporation recognition period for built-in gains tax(a)In
			 generalSubparagraph (C) of section 1374(d)(7) of the Internal
			 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(1)by striking
			 2012 or 2013 and inserting 2012, 2013, or 2014,
			 and(2)by striking
			 2012 and
			 2013 in the heading and inserting
			 2012, 2013, and
			 2014.(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2013.5.Deduction for
			 health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes in 2013(a)In
			 generalParagraph (4) of section 162(l) of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended by striking beginning before January 1,
			 2010 and all that follows and inserting “beginning—(A)before January 1,
				2010,(B)after December
				31, 2010, and before January 1, 2013, or(C)after December
				31,
				2013..(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2012.6.Extension of
			 increased expensing limitations and treatment of certain real property as
			 section 179 property(a)In
			 general(1)Dollar
			 limitationSection 179(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 is amended—(A)by striking
			 or 2013 in subparagraph (B) and inserting 2013, or
			 2014, and(B)by striking
			 2013 in subparagraph (C) and inserting
			 2014.(2)Reduction in
			 limitationSection 179(b)(2) of such Code is amended—(A)by striking
			 or 2013 in subparagraph (B) and inserting 2013, or
			 2014, and(B)by striking
			 2013 in subparagraph (C) and inserting
			 2014.(b)Computer
			 softwareSection 179(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of
			 1986 is amended by striking 2014 and inserting
			 2015.(c)ElectionSection
			 179(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
			 2014 and inserting 2015.(d)Special rules
			 for treatment of qualified real property(1)In
			 generalSection 179(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by striking or 2013 and inserting 2013, or
			 2014.(2)Carryover
			 limitation(A)In
			 generalSection 179(f)(4) of such Code is amended by striking
			 2013 each place it appears and inserting
			 2014.(B)Conforming
			 amendmentSubparagraph (C) of section 179(f)(4) of such Code is
			 amended by striking 2011 and 2012 in the heading and inserting
			 2011, 2012, and
			 2013.(e)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2013.


117 S2258 IS: Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act
U.S. Senate
2021-06-24
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2258IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2021Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Parks, Jobs, and Equity Program to support job creation, economic revitalization, and park development for communities impacted by COVID–19.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—(A)a city or town of a State or territory of the United States, or an Indian Tribe, that—(i)represents or otherwise serves a qualifying urban area; or(ii)has a population of 30,000 or more in the most recent census; (B)a special purpose district serving—(i)a qualifying urban area; or(ii)a city or town with a population of 30,000 or more in the most recent census and managing open space for public recreation; and(C)the District of Columbia.(2)Indian TribeThe term Indian Tribe has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).(3)Low-income communityThe term low-income community means any census block group in which 51 percent or more households have an annual income equal at or below 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.(4)Parks, jobs and equity programThe term Parks, Jobs, and Equity Program means the program established under section 3(a).(5)Poverty levelThe term poverty level means the income poverty guidelines for the nonfarm population of the United States, as prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget.(6)Qualifying urban areaThe term qualifying urban area means an area identified by the Census Bureau as an area with a population of 30,000 or more in the most recent census.(7)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.3.Grants authorized(a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish the Parks, Jobs, and Equity Program to support park development and delivery of recreation services, and in so doing, help create or preserve jobs, and provide economic stimulus in communities impacted by COVID–19.(b)FundingThe Secretary, acting through the Parks, Jobs, and Equity Program, shall provide funding to States, territories, the District of Columbia, and Indian Tribes according to the following formula:(1)49 percent divided equally among the States. For the purposes of this paragraph, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States shall collectively be treated as a single State and shall receive shares of apportionment in proportion to qualifying urban areas.(2)49 percent divided proportionally among States based on each State’s share of urban population, as defined by the Census Bureau, to the total urban population of the United States, based on the most recent census.(3)2 percent for competitive grants to be awarded by the Secretary to Indian Tribes that qualify as an eligible entity.4.Allocation(a)Amounts to States, Territories, and the District of ColumbiaThe Governor of a State or territory (or a designated liaison officer) or the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall distribute funds provided to the State, territory, or District of Columbia under this Act as follows:(1)Not less than 50 percent of funds shall be provided to eligible entities for eligible uses that benefit a low-income community.(2)Funds to eligible entities shall be not less than $50,000 and not more than $1,000,000.(3)Not more than 2.5 percent of funds may be used for administrative expenses of the State, territory, or the District of Columbia. (4)Not more than 10 percent of funds provided to an eligible entity may be used for administrative expenses.(b)Amounts to Indian Tribes(1)AmountGrant amounts under this Act to an eligible Indian Tribe shall be not less than $50,000 and not more than $1,000,000.(2)Administrative expensesAn Indian Tribe may not retain more than 10 percent of each grant received under this Act for administrative expenses.(c)Timing(1)Distribution of fundsThe Secretary shall distribute funds made available to carry out this Act not more than 45 days after such funds are made available to the Secretary.(2)Application proceduresThe Governors or Executive Officers of States and territories and the governing body of each Indian Tribe shall—(A)devise accelerated application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for funds under this Act;(B)inform eligible entities and low-income communities about the opportunity to apply for funds under this Act, the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for funds, and the eligible uses for funding;(C)distribute funds to eligible entities not later than 180 days after distribution from the Secretary; and(D)direct each eligible entity that receives funds under this Act to spend such funds not later than 2 years after the funds are made available to that eligible entity.(3)ExtensionGovernors and Executive Officers of a State or territory and the governing body of an Indian Tribe may grant extensions of the deadlines in this subsection for not more than 180 additional days for good cause shown.5.Eligible uses(a)In generalA grant recipient may use a grant awarded under this Act—(1)to acquire land or water that will be used to provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public;(2)to develop or renovate outdoor recreational facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public;(3)to improve delivery of recreation services to the public (including supporting park personnel, training, recreation programming, and purchase of recreation equipment and supplies); and(4)to develop native event sites and cultural gathering spaces.(b)PrioritiesPriority shall be given to projects that—(1)create or significantly enhance park and recreational opportunities for a community in a qualifying urban area that lacks parks and/or outdoor recreation areas within one-half mile or a 10-minute walk;(2)improve outdoor recreation opportunities for high-need populations based on income, age, or other measures of vulnerability and need;(3)provide opportunities for employment or job training either in park construction or rehabilitation or delivery of recreation services;(4)engage and empower underserved communities and youth; and(5)take advantage of coordination among various levels of government.(c)Limitations on useA grant recipient may not use grant funds for—(1)maintenance activities;(2)facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics;(3)indoor facilities such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily nonoutdoor purposes;(4)activities that are not in accordance with Comprehensive State Plans under section 200305 of title 54, United States Code; or(5)acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons.6.Reporting(a)RequirementEach year that a State or Territory that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that—(1)summarize the status of and activities conducted under each subgrant during the report period; and(2)provide a description of each subgrant project’s accomplishments and impact during the report period, such as new park access opportunities, new recreation opportunities (facilities and services), jobs created, and other community benefits.(b)Availability to CongressThe Secretary shall make such reports submitted under subsection (a) available to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.7.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the purposes of this Act, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended.


116 HR 320 IH: Adult Day Center Enhancement Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-08
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 320IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 8, 2019Ms. Lee of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo expand and enhance existing adult day programs for younger people with neurological diseases or
			 conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic
			 brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions) to support and
			 improve access to respite services for family caregivers who are taking
			 care of such people, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Adult Day Center Enhancement Act. 2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
 (1)One in 6 people in the United States lives with a neurological disease or condition that can often result in disability, and which may require the individual to seek assistance in carrying out the activities of daily living. Neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), early-onset Parkinson’s disease, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can also typically affect younger adults in the middle of their lives.
 (2)Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system with symptoms ranging from numbness in limbs to paralysis and loss of vision. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 years of age. MS is a leading cause of disability in young adults. Persons living with MS who experience more severe forms of the disease are likely to require either home care or nursing home placement, though the vast majority would prefer to remain at home to receive the care they need. Where home care is concerned, approximately 80 percent of such care is provided by unpaid caregivers who are generally family members.
 (3)Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disease. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination. Other symptoms may include cognitive changes; difficulty in swallowing, chewing, and speaking; urinary problems or constipation; skin problems; and sleep disruptions. As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. It is estimated that nearly 1,000,0000,000 Americans will be living with Parkinson’s by 2020 and of those 5 to 10 percent are diagnosed younger than 50 and deemed early-onset.
 (4)Traumatic brain injury is a neurological condition that typically results from a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury and that can impact one or more parts of the brain, thereby temporarily or permanently disrupting normal brain function. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 153 Americans die from TBI every day, and that TBIs contribute to approximately 30 percent of all injury deaths. Traumatic brain injury is also a serious issue that affects military servicemembers. Estimates in prior military conflicts indicate that TBI was present in 14–20 percent of surviving casualties.
 (5)Family caregivers are a crucial source of support and assistance for individuals suffering with disabilities. Family caregivers, the majority of whom are women, provide an estimated $470,000,000,000 in free services annually. The supply of family caregivers is unlikely to keep pace with future demand. The caregiver support ratio of potential caregivers aged 45 to 64 for each person aged 80 and older, for instance, is 7 to 1 in 2010, 4 to 1 in 2030, and 3 to 1 in 2050.
 (6)The majority of family caregivers (or 53 percent) are caring for someone ages 18 to 74. Forty-seven percent of family caregivers are caring for someone 75 or older.
 (7)Adult day programs can offer services, including medical care, rehabilitation therapies, dignified assistance with the activities of daily living, nutrition therapy, health monitoring, social interaction, stimulating activities, and transportation to seniors, people with disabilities, and younger adults with chronic diseases.
 (8)Adult day programs geared toward people living with neurological diseases or conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s disease, TBI, or other similar diseases or conditions provide an important response to the needs of people living with these conditions and their family caregivers. Adult day programs can help to ameliorate symptoms, reduce dependency, provide important socialization opportunities, and maintain quality of life.
 (9)Adult day programs have been shown to provide a range of documented benefits including improvements in functional status, social support, and reductions in fatigue, depression and pain. Adult day programs also reduce ongoing medical care and hospital costs and decrease admissions to nursing home facilities, which can be costly for many families, by allowing individuals to receive health and social services while continuing to live at home.
 (10)There are currently few adult day programs focused on younger adult populations in the United States. Although young people living with neurological diseases or conditions may be able to access existing adult day programs, such programs are not typically intended for younger adults living with chronic diseases or conditions, and may not provide the appropriate services to meet the age-related or disability status of these individuals.
			3.Establishment of adult day programs
			(a)Survey of existing adult day programs
 (1)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary for Aging shall initiate a comprehensive survey of current adult day programs that provide care and support to individuals including young adults living with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or any similar disease or condition.
 (2)Survey elementsIn carrying out the survey under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary for Aging may utilize existing publicly available research on adult day programs, and shall—
 (A)identify ongoing successful adult day programs, including by providing a brief description of how such programs were initially established and funded;
 (B)identify which adult day programs are serving young adults living with neurological diseases or conditions;
 (C)develop a set of best practices to help guide the establishment and replication of additional successful adult day programs, including—
 (i)program guidelines; (ii)recommendations on the scope of services that should be provided to individuals with neurological diseases or conditions including young adults (which may include rehabilitation therapy, psychosocial support, social stimulation and interaction, and spiritual, educational, or other such services); and
 (iii)performance goals and indicators to measure and analyze the outcomes generated by the services provided and to evaluate the overall success of the program; and
 (D)evaluate the extent to which the Administration for Community Living supports adult day programs, either directly or indirectly, through current Federal grant programs.
 (3)ReportNot later than 180 days after initiating the survey under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary for Aging shall produce and make publicly available a summary report on the results of the survey. Such report shall include each of the elements described in paragraph (2).
				(b)Establishment of grant program
 (1)In generalNot later than 90 days after producing the report required by subsection (a)(3), the Assistant Secretary for Aging shall establish within the Administration for Community Living a competitive grant program for awarding grants annually to eligible entities, based on the best practices developed under subsection (a), to fund adult day programs serving younger people with neurological diseases or conditions.
 (2)Eligible entitiesIn order to be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an entity shall demonstrate the following:
 (A)Understanding of the special needs of younger people living with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions, including their functional abilities and the potential complications across all types of cases and stages of such diseases or conditions.
 (B)Understanding of the issues experienced by family caregivers who assist a family member with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions.
 (C)A capacity to provide the services recommended by the best practices developed under subsection (a).
 (3)Additional selection requirementThe Assistant Secretary for Aging shall not award a grant to an entity under this subsection if the amount of the award would constitute more than 40 percent of the operating budget of the entity in the fiscal year for which funds for the grant are authorized to be expended. For purposes of this subsection, the fair market value of annual in-kind contributions of equipment or services shall be considered as part of the operating budget of the entity.
 (4)Selection of grant recipientsNot later than 90 days after establishing the grant program under this subsection, the Assistant Secretary for Aging shall award the first annual series of grants under the program. In awarding grants under this subsection, the Assistant Secretary should ensure, to the extent practicable, a diverse geographic representation among grant recipients and that, subject to the availability of appropriations—
 (A)a minimum of 5 entities are selected as grant recipients for the first fiscal year for which such grants are awarded;
 (B)a minimum of 10 entities are selected as grant recipients for the second such fiscal year; (C)a minimum of 12 entities are selected as grant recipients for the third such fiscal year; and
 (D)a minimum of 15 entities are selected as grant recipients for the fourth such fiscal year. (5)ReportNo later than 1 year after the initial award of grants under this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Assistant Secretary for Aging shall produce and make publicly available a brief summary report on the grant program under this section. Each such report shall include the following:
 (A)A description of the adult day programs receiving funding under this section, including the amount of Federal funding awarded and the expected outcomes of each program.
 (B)A description of performance goals and indicators to monitor the progress of grant recipients in— (i)responding to the needs of younger individuals living with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions; and
 (ii)assisting the family caregivers of such individuals. (C)Any plans for improving oversight and management of the grant program.
 (c)DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)The term adult day program means a program that provides comprehensive and effective care and support services to individuals living with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions that may result in a functional or degenerative disability and to their family caregivers and that may assist participants in ways that—
 (A)maintain or improve their functional abilities, or otherwise help them adjust to their changing functional abilities;
 (B)prevent the onset of complications associated with severe forms of the disease or condition; (C)promote alternatives to placement in nursing homes;
 (D)reduce the strain on family caregivers taking care of a family member living with such diseases or conditions;
 (E)focus on supporting the emotional, social, and intellectual needs of a younger adult population; or (F)address the needs of veterans living with such diseases or conditions.
 (2)The term family caregiver means a family member or foster parent who provides unpaid assistance (which may include in-home monitoring, management, supervision, care and treatment, or other similar assistance) to another adult family member with a special need.
 (d)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, in addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purpose, there are authorized to be appropriated, and to remain available until expended, the following:
 (1)$1,000,000 for fiscal year 2019. (2)$3,000,000 for fiscal year 2020.
 (3)$6,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. (4)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.
 (5)$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6616
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			November 29, 2012
			Mr. Price of Georgia
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Foreign Affairs, 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 protect securities transactions in the United States
		  from enforcement of certain excise taxes imposed by any foreign government, and
		  for other purposes.

		1.Prohibition on assistance in
			 collecting certain taxesNeither the Secretary of the Treasury nor
			 the Secretary’s delegate may assist any foreign government with respect to the
			 collection of any excise tax, related penalty, or related foreign judgment on
			 securities transactions occurring on a United States exchange or over the
			 counter within the United States, notwithstanding the nationality of the issuer
			 of such security, the residence of any party to the transaction, or any
			 existing tax treaty provision to the contrary, including Article 28 of the
			 United States Tax Treaty With France. For purposes of this section, a foreign
			 judgment is a judgment by a court of a foreign country or by a foreign
			 government.
		2.Protection of
			 securities transactions in the United States from enforcement of excise tax
			 imposed by FranceThe
			 Secretary of the Treasury shall apply paragraph 4 of Article 29 of the United
			 States Tax Treaty With France to exempt transactions which occur in the United
			 States and are—
			(1)on a United States
			 stock exchange,
			(2)between United
			 States individuals, or
			(3)with United States
			 financial services firms or branches of foreign firms operating in the United
			 States.
			3.United States Tax
			 Treaty With FranceFor
			 purposes of this Act, the term United States Tax Treaty With
			 France means the Convention Between the Government of the United States
			 of America and the Government of the French Republic for the Avoidance of
			 Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on
			 Income and Capital, entered into force on or after January 1, 1996.


116 SRES 690 ATS: Designating September 2020 as “National Workforce Development Month”.
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2020-09-14
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III116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 690IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 14, 2020Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Enzi, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Young, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Carper, Mr. Braun, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Barrasso, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Smith, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Merkley, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Peters, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. Daines) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONDesignating September 2020 as National Workforce Development Month.Whereas investment in the education, training, and career advancement of the workforce in the United States, known as workforce development, is crucial to the ability of the United States to compete in the global economy;Whereas collaboration among Governors, local governments, State and local education, workforce, and human services agencies, community colleges, local businesses, employment service providers, community-based organizations, and workforce development boards provides for long-term, sustainable, and successful workforce development across traditional sectors and emerging industries;Whereas middle-skill jobs, which require more than a high school diploma but not a 4-year degree, comprise 52 percent of the labor market, but only 42 percent of workers in the United States have been able to access training at that level, creating a discrepancy that may limit growth in changing industries such as health care, manufacturing, and information technology;Whereas 76 percent of business leaders say greater investment in skills training would help their businesses;Whereas, during the first 6 months of 2020 in the United States—(1)tens of millions of individuals filed for unemployment benefits;(2)more than 50 percent of job losses were concentrated among workers earning less than $40,000 per year; and(3)workers with a high school diploma or a lower level of educational attainment were displaced from jobs at nearly 3 times the rate of workers with a bachelor's degree;Whereas, in 2014, Congress reauthorized the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) with overwhelming bipartisan support in recognition of the need to strengthen the focus of the United States on the skills necessary to fill jobs in local and regional industries;Whereas the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) supports employment, training, and support services for individuals with barriers to employment, including—(1)individuals who are low-income;(2)individuals who are out of work, including the long-term unemployed;(3)individuals displaced by outsourcing;(4)individuals living in rural areas or areas with persistently high unemployment; (5)individuals looking to learn new skills; and(6)individuals with disabilities;Whereas the more than 550 workforce development boards and 2,500 American Job Centers are a driving force behind growing regional economies by providing training, resources, and assistance to workers who aim to compete in the 21st century economy;Whereas ongoing State and local implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) provides unprecedented opportunities to develop the skills of workers in the United States through access to effective workforce education and training, including the development and delivery of proven strategies such as sector partnerships, career pathways, integrated education and training, work-based learning models, and paid internships;Whereas, in 2018, programs authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.)—(1)served nearly 6,000,000 young people and adults;(2)exceeded employment targets across all programs; and(3)helped more than 1,500,000 individuals, including English language learners, gain skills and credentials to help the individuals succeed in the labor market;Whereas State programs established under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.)—(1)ensured that more than 5,400,000 unemployed workers, including more than 500,000 veterans, had access to career services through American Job Centers in 2018; and(2)are a foundational part of the workforce development system;Whereas workforce development programs will play a critical role in addressing the expected 2,400,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs over the next decade;Whereas community colleges and other workforce development training providers across the United States are well situated—(1)to train the next generation of workers in the United States; and(2)to address the educational challenges created by emerging industries and technological advancements;Whereas participation in a career and technical education (referred to in this preamble as CTE) program decreases the risk of students dropping out of high school, and all 50 States and the District of Columbia report higher graduation rates for CTE students, as compared to other students;Whereas community and technical colleges operate as open access institutions serving millions of students annually at a comparatively low cost;Whereas the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Public Law 115–224; 132 Stat. 1563) supports the development and implementation of high-quality CTE programs that— (1)combine rigorous academic content with occupational skills; and(2)served approximately 12,500,000 high school and college students between 2018 and 2019;Whereas there are more than 500,000 registered apprentices in the United States, and there is growing and bipartisan support for expanding earn-and-learn strategies to help current and future workers gain skills and work experience;Whereas the federally supported workforce system and partner programs—(1)have helped rebuild the economy of the United States and provide increased economic opportunities; and(2)provide a pathway into 21st century jobs that support families while ensuring that businesses in the United States find the skilled workforce needed to compete in the global economy; andWhereas workforce development is crucial to sustaining economic security for workers in the United States: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)designates September 2020 as National Workforce Development Month;(2)supports Federal initiatives to promote workforce development; and(3)acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.


		VIII
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 823
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			December 5, 2012
			Received; read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		AN ACT
		For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro
		  Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas.

		1.Permanent resident status for
			 Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas
			(a)In
			 GeneralNotwithstanding
			 subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act,
			 Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas shall each be eligible
			 for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an
			 alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for
			 issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment
			 of status to lawful permanent resident.
			(b)Adjustment of
			 StatusIf Maria Carmen Castro
			 Ramirez or J. Refugio Carreno Rojas enters the United States before the filing
			 deadline specified in subsection (d), he or she shall be considered to have
			 entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for
			 adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
			 as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(c)Waiver of
			 Grounds for Removal or Denial of Admission
				(1)In
			 generalNotwithstanding
			 sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Carmen
			 Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas may not be removed from the United
			 States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for
			 lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for
			 removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the
			 Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State
			 on the date of the enactment of this Act.
				(2)Rescission of
			 outstanding order of removalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall
			 rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of
			 inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Maria Carmen
			 Castro Ramirez or J. Refugio Carreno Rojas by reason of any ground described in
			 paragraph (1).
				(d)Deadline for
			 Application and Payment of FeesSubsections (a) and (b) shall
			 apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the
			 application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2
			 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(e)Reduction of
			 Immigrant Visa NumberUpon
			 the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Maria Carmen Castro
			 Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas, the Secretary of State shall instruct the
			 proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or next following fiscal
			 year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of
			 the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are
			 made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section
			 202(e) of such Act.
			(f)Denial of
			 Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain RelativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters
			 of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas shall not, by
			 virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under
			 the Immigration and Nationality Act.

			Passed the House of
			 Representatives December 4, 2012.
			Karen L. Haas,
			Clerk


116 SRES 62 IS: Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
U.S. Senate
2019-02-11
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III116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 62IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 11, 2019Mr. Rubio, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, reported the following original resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and AdministrationRESOLUTIONAuthorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

		1.General
 authorityIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (in this resolution referred to as the committee) is authorized from March 1, 2019, through February 28, 2021, in its discretion, to—
 (1)make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
 (2)employ personnel; and (3)with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
			2.Expenses
			(a)Expenses for
 period ending September 30, 2019The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019, under this resolution shall not exceed $1,708,807, of which amount—
 (1)not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and
 (2)not to exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
 (b)Expenses for fiscal year 2020 periodThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, under this resolution shall not exceed $2,929,383, of which amount—
 (1)not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and
 (2)not to exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
 (c)Expenses for period ending February 28, 2021The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2020, through February 28, 2021, under this resolution shall not exceed $1,220,576, of which amount—
 (1)not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and
 (2)not to exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
				3.Expenses and
			 agency contributions
			(a)Expenses of the
			 committee
				(1)In
 generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.
				(2)Vouchers not
 requiredVouchers shall not be required for— (A)the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate;
 (B)the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper;
 (C)the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery;
 (D)payments to the Postmaster of the Senate;
 (E)the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper;
 (F)the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or
 (G)the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.
					(b)Agency
 contributionsThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee—
 (1)for the period March 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019; (2)for the period October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020; and
 (3)for the period October 1, 2020, through February 28, 2021.


112 S4429 IS: K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-08-04
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4429IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAugust 4, 2020Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Ms. Baldwin, and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study regarding toxic exposure by members of the Armed Forces deployed to Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, to include such members in the open burn pit registry, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020.2.Study on toxic exposure at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan(a)Study(1)In generalThe Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on toxic exposure by members of the Armed Forces deployed to Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, at any time during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2005.(2)Matters includedThe study under paragraph (1) shall include the following:(A)An assessment regarding the conditions of Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2005, including an identification of toxic substances contaminating the Air Base during such period.(B)An epidemiological study of the health consequences of a member of the Armed Forces deployed to the Air Base during such period.(C)An assessment of any association between exposure to toxic substances identified under subparagraph (A) and the health consequences studied under subparagraph (B).(b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, submit to Congress a report containing—(1)the study under subsection (a); and(2)a description of—(A)the benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that a veteran may be eligible to receive by reason of being exposed to toxic substances at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, while serving in the Armed Forces; and(B)the outreach conducted by the Secretary to inform such veterans of such benefits.3.Inclusion of Uzbekistan in certain registries and programs(a)Open burn pit registrySection 201(c)(2) of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–260; 38 U.S.C. 527 note) is amended by striking Afghanistan or Iraq and inserting Afghanistan, Iraq, or Uzbekistan.(b)Depleted uranium follow-Up programsThe Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that any individual who deployed as a member of the Armed Forces to Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, at any time during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2005, is covered by the Depleted Uranium Follow-Up Programs of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.4.Access of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to information from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs(a)In generalUpon request by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (in this section referred to as the Academies), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Academies such information in the possession of the Department of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide to the Academies such information in the possession of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the Academies determine useful in performing a covered study. Such information includes, at a minimum, all environmental sampling data relative to any location included in the study.(b)Covered study definedIn this section, the term covered study includes—(1)the study conducted under section 2; and(2)any subsequent study or any study conducted by the Academies regarding the effects of exposure of humans to toxic substances at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, at any time during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2005.