113 HR 5052 IH: Lawful Ivory Protection Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-07-10
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5052
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 10, 2014
			Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Miller of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to protect and conserve species and the lawful
			 possession of certain ivory in the United States, and for other purposes.

		1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the Lawful Ivory Protection Act of 2014.
		2.Amendment to Endangered Species Act of 1973Section 11(f) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1540(f)) is amended—
			(1)by inserting (1) after the subsection heading; and
			(2)by adding at the end the following:

					(2)
						(A)Except as provided in this paragraph, regulations promulgated under paragraph (1), including
			 policies, orders, or practices pursuant to such regulations, may not—
							(i)prohibit or restrict the possession, sale, delivery, receipt, shipping, or transportation, within
			 the United States, of elephant ivory that has been lawfully imported into
			 the United States;
							(ii)change any methods of, or standards for, determining if such ivory has been lawfully imported that
			 were in effect on February 24, 2014, including any applicable presumptions
			 and burdens of proof with respect to such determinations;
							(iii)prohibit or restrict the importation of such ivory that was lawfully importable into the United
			 States on February 24, 2014; or
							(iv)prohibit or restrict the possession of such ivory that was lawfully possessable in the United
			 States on February 24, 2014.
							(B)Subparagraph (A) does not apply to regulations, including policies, orders, or practices pursuant
			 to such regulations, that were in effect on February 24, 2014.
						(C)Regulations promulgated under paragraph (1), including policies, orders, or practices pursuant to
			 such regulations, that became effective during the period beginning on
			 February 25, 2014, and ending on the date of enactment of this paragraph,
			 shall be revised, as necessary, to comply with the requirements specified
			 in subparagraph (A) for regulations promulgated after such date of
			 enactment.
						.


116 HR 6717 IH: Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-05-05
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6717IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 5, 2020Mr. Harder of California (for himself, Mr. McGovern, and Mr. Costa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to extend the period of authorized stay for certain alien health care workers during the COVID–19 emergency period, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2020.2.Extension of authorized stay for certain alien health care workers during COVID–19 emergency period(a)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall extend the period of authorized stay for a covered alien healthcare worker until a date that is not earlier than the date that is 60 days after the end of the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)).(b)Covered alien healthcare workerThe term covered alien healthcare worker means an alien—(1)who was admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) to perform services as a health care worker;(2)who was serving in such capacity in the United States for any period of time during the emergency period described in subsection (a); and(3)whose employment or work contract described in paragraph (2) was terminated during such period, except in the case that such employment or contract was terminated for cause.


116 S3345 IS: Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act
U.S. Senate
2020-02-27
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3345IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 27, 2020Mr. Peters (for himself and Mrs. Capito) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines against potential synthetic opioid exposure, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act.2.Protection against potential synthetic opioid exposure within U.S. Customs and Border Protection(a)In generalSubtitle B of title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 211 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 415 the following new section:416.Protection against potential synthetic opioid exposure(a)In generalThe Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall issue a policy that specifies effective protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines, and to reduce the risk of injury or death resulting from accidental exposure and enhance post-exposure management.(b)Training(1)In generalTogether with the issuance of the policy described in subsection (a), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall require mandatory and recurrent training on the following:(A)The potential risk of opioid exposure and safe handling procedures for potential synthetic opioids, including precautionary measures such as the use of personal protective equipment during such handling.(B)How to access and administer opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, post-exposure to potential synthetic opioids.(2)IntegrationThe training described in paragraph (1) may be integrated into existing training under section 411(l) for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel.(c)Personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonistsTogether with the issuance of the policy described in subsection (a), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall ensure the availability of personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, to all U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of accidental exposure to synthetic opioids.(d)OversightTo ensure effectiveness of the policy described in subsection (a)—(1)the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall regularly monitor the efficacy of the implementation of such policy and adjust protocols and procedures, as necessary; and(2)the Inspector General of the Department shall audit compliance with the requirements of this section not less than once during the 3-year period after the date of the enactment of this section..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 415 the following new item:Sec. 416. Protection against potential synthetic opioid exposure..


114 HR 1947 IH: Supplemental Trade Review, Oversight, Noncompliance and General Enforcement Resources Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-04-22
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1947
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 22, 2015
			Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. Kind, Mr. Neal, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California, and Mr. McDermott) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To establish the Trade Agreements Enforcement Trust Fund to take actions to enforce free trade
			 agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Supplemental Trade Review, Oversight, Noncompliance and General Enforcement Resources Act of 2015 or STRONGER Act of 2015.2.Trade Agreements Enforcement Trust Fund(a)Establishment; source of fundsThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the Trade Agreements Enforcement Trust Fund (hereinafter in this section referred to as the Trust Fund), consisting of such amounts as are transferred to the Trust Fund under subsection (b), any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Trust Fund, and any proceeds from the sale or redemption of any obligations held in the Trust Fund under subsection (c).(b)Transfer of countervailing and antidumping duties to Trust Fund(1)In generalThe Secretary shall transfer to the Trust Fund for each fiscal year that begins on or after the date of the enactment of this Act an amount equal to $15,000,000 of the countervailing duties and antidumping duties received in the Treasury for such fiscal year.(2)LimitationThe total amount of funds in the Trust Fund may not exceed $30,000,000.(c)Investment of amounts; interest and proceeds(1)Investment of amountsThe Secretary shall be responsible for investing such portion of the Trust Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals. Such investments shall only be made in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States.(2)Interest and proceedsThe interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in Trust Fund shall be credited to and form a part of the Trust Fund.(d)Frequency of transfers; adjustments(1)Frequency of transfersThe Secretary shall transfer amounts required to be transferred to the Trust Fund under subsection (b) at least quarterly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Trust Fund on the basis of estimates made by the Secretary.(2)AdjustmentsThe Secretary shall make proper adjustment in the amounts subsequently transferred to the Trust Fund to the extent prior estimates were in excess of or less than the amounts required to be transferred to the Trust Fund.3.Availability of amounts from Trust Fund(a)In generalThe President is authorized to make available such sums as are available in the Trust Fund, including any amounts not obligated in previous fiscal years, to—(1)the United States Trade Representative to take the actions described in subsection (b)(1); and(2)the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Labor, and the heads of other departments and agencies with relevant expertise, as appropriate, to take the actions described in subsection (b)(2).(b)Actions(1)Relating to enforcementThe actions described in this paragraph are the following:(A)To seek to enforce and resolve any inconsistencies with the provisions, commitments, and obligations of any party made pursuant to any free trade agreement with the United States.(B)To monitor the implementation of commitments and obligations of any party made pursuant to any free trade agreement with the United States for purposes of systematically assessing, identifying, investigating, or initiating steps to address inconsistencies with such commitments and obligations.(C)To investigate and respond to petitions pursuant to section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411).(D)To seek to enforce and resolve inconsistencies with the provisions, commitments, and obligations of World Trade Organization member countries under the WTO Agreement (as defined in section 2(9) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act) and the agreements annexed to that Agreement (as specified in section 101(d) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act).(2)Relating to implementation assistance and local capacity buildingThe actions described in this paragraph are the following:(A)To ensure capacity-building efforts undertaken by the United States pursuant to any free trade agreement prioritize and give special attention to the timely, consistent, and robust implementation of any labor and environmental commitments and obligations of any party to that free trade agreement.(B)To ensure capacity-building efforts undertaken by the United States pursuant to any free trade agreement are self-sustaining and promote local ownership.(C)To ensure capacity-building efforts undertaken by the United States pursuant to any free trade agreement include performance indicators against which the progress and obstacles for implementation of environmental and labor commitments can be identified and assessed within a meaningful timeframe.(D)To monitor and evaluate United States capacity-building efforts described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) in a manner consistent with section 4.(c)LimitationAmounts made available in the Trust Fund may not be used to negotiate any new free trade agreements on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.(d)ReportNot later than 18 months following the entry into force of any new free trade agreement, the United States Trade Representative, together with the other parties taking actions under section 3(b)(2) pursuant to that free trade agreement shall issue a report to Congress detailing those actions.4.Coordination and accountability(a)Interagency committee(1)In generalThe President shall establish a permanent interagency committee to ensure actions taken under section 3(b)(2) are effectively prioritized, targeted, coordinated, and implemented.(2)MembersThe committee shall consist of the following:(A)The Deputy United States Trade Representative of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, who shall serve as the chair of the committee.(B)The Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment of the Department of State.(C)The Assistant Administrator for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment of the United States Agency for International Development.(D)The Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs of the Department of Labor.(E)Such senior representatives from other departments and agencies with relevant expertise, as appropriate, to be appointed by the chair of the committee.(3)Ad hoc membersThe United States ambassador to any country receiving United States assistance by reason of actions taken under section 3(b)(2) shall serve as an ad hoc member of the committee for the period of time during which the planning, budgeting, and implementation of such assistance is carried out.(4)ConsultationThe head of any department or agency that is taking actions under section 3(b)(2) shall consult with the committee during the drafting of any action plan, program, or effort led by the United States for purposes of taking such actions.(b)AccountabilityThe United States shall promote aid effectiveness and accountability through transparency, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and fostering local ownership and implementation of U.S. assistance carried out pursuant to section 3(b)(2) in the following manner:(1)Increase transparencyThe interagency committee established under section 4(a) shall publish timely, comprehensive, and detailed information regarding the implementation assistance and local capacity building described in section 3(b)(2) on a quarterly basis in IATI XML format, consistent with the United States commitment to full compliance with the International Aid Transparency Initiative.(2)Strengthen evaluationThe interagency committee established under section 4(a) shall conduct evaluations that are independent, methodologically rigorous, made public in their entirety, and transmitted to the International Aid Transparency Initiative Registry as appropriate.(3)Promote learningThe interagency committee established under section 4(a) shall develop and implement procedures for ensuring that data and evaluation results inform decisionmaking and lead to the revision and promotion of best practices among relevant executive branch agencies.5.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Antidumping dutyThe term antidumping duty means an antidumping duty imposed under section 731 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673).(2)Countervailing dutyThe term countervailing duty means a countervailing duty imposed under section 701 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671).(3)SecretaryExcept as otherwise provided, the term Secretary means the Secretary of the Treasury.


115 HR 7211 IH: To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to regulate hydraulic fracturing operations on Federal lands, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-11-30
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7211IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 30, 2018Mr. Soto introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to regulate hydraulic
			 fracturing operations on Federal lands, and for other purposes.

		1.Authority of BLM to regulate hydraulic fracturing operations
 (a)Authority of BLM To regulate hydraulic fracturing operationsThe Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) is amended— (1)by redesignating section 44 as section 45; and
 (2)by adding after section 43 the following:  44.Hydraulic fracturing operations (a)Regulatory authorityThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall regulate hydraulic fracturing operations on Federal lands under the administration of such Secretary with respect to the purposes of this Act.
 (b)Requirements on operatorsThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall require as a condition of receiving a permit or other authorization under this section an operator to—
 (1)conduct baseline water testing; and (2)disclose to the public on an Internet website the chemicals used by such operator to conduct hydraulic fracturing operations.
 (c)Definition of hydraulic fracturing operationsThe term hydraulic fracturing operations— (1)means those operations conducted in an individual wellbore designed to increase the flow of hydrocarbons from the rock formation to the wellbore through modifying the permeability of reservoir rock by applying fluids under pressure to fracture it; and
 (2)does not include enhanced secondary recovery such as water flooding, tertiary recovery, recovery through steam injection, or other types of well stimulation operations such as acidizing..
 (b)Definition of underground injectionSection 1421 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300h) is amended— (1)by amending subsection (d)(1)(B) to read as follows:

 (B)excludes the underground injection of natural gas for purposes of storage..


113 S594 IS: For the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas.
U.S. Senate
2013-03-18
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 594
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 18, 2013
			Mrs. Feinstein
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia
		  Arenas.

		1.Permanent resident status for
			 Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas
			(a)In
			 generalNotwithstanding
			 subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151),
			 Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas 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 (8 U.S.C. 1154) or
			 for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
			(b)Adjustment of
			 statusIf Javier Lopez-Urenda
			 or Maria Leticia Arenas enter the United States before the filing deadline
			 specified in subsection (c), that alien 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 (8 U.S.C. 1255) as of the date of the enactment
			 of this Act.
			(c)Deadline for
			 application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall
			 apply only to an application for issuance of an immigrant visa or an
			 application for adjustment of status that is filed, with appropriate fees,
			 within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(d)Reduction of
			 immigrant visa numberUpon
			 the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Javier Lopez-Urenda
			 and Maria Leticia Arenas, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper
			 officer to reduce by two, 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 (8
			 U.S.C. 1153(a)) 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 (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)).
			(e)PAYGOThe
			 budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory
			 Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest
			 statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this
			 Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the
			 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior
			 to the vote on passage.


110 HR 3341 IH: Quality Health Care Coalition Act of

U.S. House of Representatives
2007-08-02
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3341
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			August 2, 2007
			Mr. Paul (for
			 himself, Mr. Price of Georgia, and
			 Mr. Gingrey) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality
		  of care by exempting health care professionals from the Federal antitrust laws
		  in their negotiations with health plans and health insurance
		  issuers.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Quality Health Care Coalition Act of
			 2007.
		2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)According to a
			 2002 survey conducted by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 95 percent of
			 the Americans who receive their health care coverage through their employer are
			 enrolled in a managed health care plan, up from 27 percent in 1987. Serious
			 questions have been raised about the quality of care patients are receiving
			 under these plans.
			(2)Changes in the
			 health care industry have led to an increased concentration of health care
			 plans, including approximately 177 mergers in the last 13 years. This enhanced
			 concentration has given health care plans significant leverage over health care
			 providers and patients.
			(3)Antitrust laws
			 which prohibit health care professionals from negotiating freely with health
			 care plans infringe on the health care professionals’
			 constitutionally-protected rights of freedom of association and
			 contract.
			(4)Repealing Federal
			 laws which prohibit medical professionals from negotiating collectively with
			 health care plans will create a more equal balance of negotiating power, will
			 promote cooperation, and will enhance the quality of patient care.
			(5)Repealing Federal
			 laws which prohibit medical professionals from negotiating collectively with
			 health care plans will not change the professionals ethical duty to continue to
			 provide medically necessary care to their patients.
			3.Application of
			 the Federal antitrust laws to health care professionals negotiating with health
			 plans
			(a)In
			 generalAny health care professionals who are engaged in
			 negotiations with a health plan regarding the terms of any contract under which
			 the professionals provide health care items or services for which benefits are
			 provided under such plan shall, in connection with such negotiations, be exempt
			 from the Federal antitrust laws.
			(b)Limitation
				(1)No new right for
			 collective cessation of serviceThe exemption provided in
			 subsection (a) shall not confer any new right to participate in any collective
			 cessation of service to patients not already permitted by existing law.
				(2)No change in
			 National Labor Relations ActThis section applies only to health
			 care professionals excluded from the National Labor Relations Act. Nothing in
			 this section shall be construed as changing or amending any provision of the
			 National Labor Relations Act, or as affecting the status of any group of
			 persons under that Act.
				(c)No application
			 to Federal programsNothing in this section shall apply to
			 negotiations between health care professionals and health plans pertaining to
			 benefits provided under any of the following:
				(1)The medicare
			 program under title XVIII of the Social Security
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.).
				(2)The medicaid
			 program under title XIX of the Social Security
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).
				(3)The SCHIP program
			 under title XXI of the Social Security
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.).
				(4)Chapter 55 of title
			 10, United States Code (relating to medical and dental care for members of the
			 uniformed services).
				(5)Chapter 17 of
			 title 38, United States Code (relating to Veterans’ medical care).
				(6)Chapter 89 of title
			 5, United States Code (relating to the Federal employees’ health benefits
			 program).
				(7)The
			 Indian Health Care Improvement Act
			 (25 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
				(d)DefinitionsFor
			 purposes of this section:
				(1)Federal
			 antitrust lawsThe term Federal antitrust laws has
			 the meaning the term antitrust laws in subsection (a) of the first
			 section of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C.
			 12(a)), except that such term includes section 5 of the
			 Federal Trade Commission Act (15
			 U.S.C. 45) to the extent such section 5 applies to unfair methods of
			 competition.
				(2)Health plan and
			 related terms
					(A)In
			 generalThe term health plan means a group health
			 plan or a health insurance issuer that is offering health insurance
			 coverage.
					(B)Health insurance
			 coverage; health insurance issuerThe terms health
			 insurance coverage and health insurance issuer have the
			 meanings given such terms under paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, of
			 section 733(b) of the Employee Retirement
			 Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(b)).
					(C)Group health
			 planThe term group health plan has the meaning
			 given that term in section 733(a)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
			 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(a)(1)).
					(3)Health care
			 professionalThe term health care professional means
			 an individual who provides health care items or services, treatment, assistance
			 with activities of daily living, or medications to patients and who, to the
			 extent required by State or Federal law, possesses specialized training that
			 confers expertise in the provision of such items or services, treatment,
			 assistance, or medications.


115 HR 4650 IH: Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-12-14
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4650IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 14, 2017Mr. Aguilar (for himself, Ms. Titus, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to
			 domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding
			 active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2017 or the PROTECT Act. 2.Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance (a)In generalSubtitle H of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

					890B.Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance
 (a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets.
 (b)Guidance describedGuidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following:
 (1)A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities.
 (2)A plan for establishing a unified command, including identification of casualty collection points and staging areas for law enforcement, fire response, and medical personnel.
 (3)A schedule for regular testing of equipment used to receive communications during such an incident. (4)A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident.
 (5)A practiced method and plan to communicate with the surrounding community regarding such an incident and the needs of Federal, State, and local officials.
 (6)A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. (7)A schedule for joint exercises and training.
 (8)A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets.
 (9)Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach..
 (b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 890A the following new item:

						Sec. 890B. Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance..
 3.Consideration of active shooter threatsSubsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and
 (2)by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph:  (9)Active shooters..


116 S1406 IS: To revise the boundaries of a unit of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in Topsail, North Carolina, and for other purposes.
U.S. Senate
2019-05-09
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1406IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 9, 2019Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Burr) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo revise the boundaries of a unit of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in
 Topsail, North Carolina, and for other purposes.1.Correction to map(a)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall make such corrections to the map described in subsection (b) as are necessary to exclude lots from unit L06 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, that were serviced by infrastructure, as described in subsection (c), installed along North Carolina Highway 210 and New River Inlet Road as of the date of enactment of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).(b)Maps describedThe map referred to in subsection (a) is a map that—(1)is included in a set of maps as part of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System entitled John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System and dated December 21, 2018; and(2)relates to unit L06 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System.(c)Infrastructure described(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the infrastructure referred to in subsection (a) is infrastructure that meets the criteria described in section 4(g)(1)(B) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(g)(1)(B)).(2)InclusionFor purposes of paragraph (1), North Carolina Highway 210 and New River Inlet Road shall be considered to meet the criteria described in section 4(g)(1)(B)(i) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(g)(1)(B)(i)).


117 HR 4590 IH: Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-07-21
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4590IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 21, 2021Mr. Auchincloss introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo require the Federal banking regulators to jointly conduct a study and develop a strategic plan to address challenges faced by proposed depository institutions seeking de novo depository institution charters; and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act.2.Study and strategic plan(a)In generalThe Federal banking regulators shall jointly, and in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, conduct a study about the challenges faced by proposed depository institutions, including proposed minority depository institutions, seeking de novo depository institution charters.(b)Strategic plan(1)In generalNot later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Federal banking regulators shall jointly submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a strategic plan based on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) and designed to help proposed depository institutions (including proposed minority depository institutions) successfully apply for de novo depository institution charters in a manner that promotes increased availability of banking and financial services, safety and soundness, consumer protection, community reinvestment, financial stability, and a level playing field.(2)Contents of strategic planThe strategic plan described in paragraph (1) shall—(A)promote the chartering of—(i)proposed minority depository institutions; and(ii)proposed depository institutions that could be certified as community development financial institutions; and(B)describe actions the Federal banking regulators may take that would increase the number of depository institutions located in geographic areas where consumers lack access to a branch of a depository institution.(c)Public involvementWhen conducting the study and developing the strategic plan required by this Act, the Federal banking regulators shall invite comments and other feedback from the public to inform the study and strategic plan.(d)DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Depository institutionThe term depository institution has the meaning given in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.(2)Community development financial institutionThe term community development financial institution has the meaning given in section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994.(3)Federal banking regulatorsThe term Federal banking regulators means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.(4)Minority depository institutionThe term minority depository institution has the meaning given in section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.


 HR 6287 ENR: 9/11 Memorial Act
U.S. House of Representatives

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen
H. R. 6287

AN ACT
To provide competitive grants for the operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the 9/11 Memorial Act. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
(1)Covered memorialThe term covered memorial means a memorial located in the United States established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, at the site of the attacks. (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means the official organization, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act—
(A)the focus of which is the operations and preservation of a covered memorial; and (B)which is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code.
(3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3.Competitive grants for covered memorials (a)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall award to eligible entities competitive grants of varying amounts, as determined by the Secretary, to be used by the eligible entity solely for the purposes described in subsection (b).
(b)PurposesA grant awarded under subsection (a) shall be used by an eligible entity for the operation, security, and maintenance of a covered memorial. (c)Deadline for awardIf the Secretary, after review of an application from an eligible entity, determines to award a grant to the eligible entity, the Secretary shall award the grant not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of the completed application.
(d)AvailabilityGrant funds made available under this section shall remain available until expended. (e)CriteriaIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give greatest weight in the selection of eligible entities using the following criteria:
(1)The needs of the eligible entity, and ability and commitment of the eligible entity to use grant funds, with respect to ensuring the security and safety of visitors of the covered memorial. (2)The ability of the eligible entity to match the amount of the grant, on at least a 1-to-1 basis, with non-Federal assets from non-Federal sources, including cash or durable goods and materials fairly valued, as determined by the Secretary.
(3)The greatest number of visitors that would benefit. (4)The ability and commitment of an eligible entity to use grant funds—
(A)to preserve the grounds at the covered memorial; and (B)to educate future generations.
(5)The ability and commitment of an eligible entity to use grant funds to increase the numbers of economically disadvantaged visitors to the covered memorial. (f)LimitationNo grant shall be awarded under this section—
(1)for use at a covered memorial that does not provide for— (A)free admission to all facilities and museums associated with the covered memorial for active and retired members of the military, registered first responders to the attacks of September 11, 2001, and family members of victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001; and
(B)dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week; or (2)to an eligible entity that does not allow for annual Federal audits of the financial statements of the eligible entity, including revenues associated with ticket sales, charitable donations, grants, and all expenditures on salaries and operations, which shall be subject to review by the Secretary and made available to the public.
(g)ReportsNot later than 90 days after the end of each calendar year for which an eligible entity obligates or expends any amounts made available under a grant under this section, the eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary and the appropriate committees of Congress a report that— (1)specifies the amount of grant funds obligated or expended for the preceding fiscal year;
(2)specifies any purposes for which the funds were obligated or expended; and (3)includes any other information that the Secretary may require to more effectively administer the grant program under this section.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


116 HR 8503 IH: To authorize the honorary promotion to corporal of Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-10-01
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V116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8503IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 1, 2020Mr. Walden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo authorize the honorary promotion to corporal of Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps.1.Honorary promotion to corporal of Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps (retired)(a)Honorary promotionNotwithstanding any time limitation with respect to promotions for persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to issue an honorary promotion promoting Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps (retired), to the rank of corporal.(b)Additional benefits not To accrueThe honorary promotion of Delbert Littrell under subsection (a) shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the United States to which Delbert Littrell is entitled based upon his military service or affect any benefits to which any other person may become entitled based on his military service.


117 HR 4215 IH: Rebuilding Communities After Disasters Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-29
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4215IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 29, 2021Ms. Salazar (for herself, Mrs. Luria, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Graves of Louisiana, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Carl, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Crawford, Mrs. Hinson, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. Gimenez, Mr. Rouzer, Mr. Swalwell, Ms. Letlow, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington, Mr. Rice of South Carolina, Mr. Mast, Ms. Mace, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Babin, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Case, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina, Miss González-Colón, Mr. Mann, Mr. Bentz, Mr. Guest, Mr. Butterfield, and Mr. Crist) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to increase certain disaster loan limits, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Rebuilding Communities After Disasters Act.2.Modifications to the disaster loan program(a)In generalThe Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall revise section 123.105 of chapter 13, Code of Federal Regulations, and any other relevant rule or guidance, to ensure that the loan limits for the disaster loan program are as follows:(1)With respect to a loan for repair or replacement of household and personal effects, $75,000.(2)With respect to a loan for repair or replacement of a primary residence, $400,000.(b)Requirement To communicate information about disastersSection 7(b)(5) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(5)) is amended by striking make every effort to.(c)Program evaluationNot later than December 31, 2022, and every 12 months thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on the disaster loan program, including—(1)a list of the geographic areas in which recipients of loans under such program are located;(2)the number and dollar value of the loans made under such program;(3)a description of outreach conducted pursuant to subsection (b);(4)plans for future outreach relating to the disaster loan program; and(5)the average estimated dollar value of damage sustained by borrowers under such program.(d)DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.(2)Disaster loan programThe term disaster loan program means the loan program established under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)).(3)Small business concernThe term small business concern has the meaning given under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).


117 HR 1260 : Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives

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IIB117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1260IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 13, 2021Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsAN ACTTo amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program supporting trauma center violence intervention and violence prevention programs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021.2.Grant program supporting trauma center violence intervention and violence prevention programsPart P of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:399V–7.Grant program supporting trauma center violence intervention and violence prevention programs(a)Authority established(1)In generalThe Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to establish or expand violence intervention or prevention programs for services and research designed to reduce the incidence of reinjury and reincarceration caused by intentional violent trauma, excluding intimate partner violence.(2)First awardNot later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make the first award under paragraph (1).(3)Grant durationEach grant awarded under paragraph (1) shall be for a period of 3 years.(4)Grant amountThe total amount of each grant awarded under paragraph (1) for the 3-year grant period shall be not less than $250,000 and not more than $500,000.(5)Supplement not supplantA grant awarded under paragraph (1) to an eligible entity with an existing program described in paragraph (1) shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, any other funds provided to such entity for such program.(b)Eligible entitiesTo be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a)(1), an entity shall—(1)either be—(A)a State-designated trauma center, or a trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons, that conducts or seeks to conduct a violence intervention or violence prevention program; or(B)a nonprofit entity that conducts or seeks to conduct a program described in subparagraph (A) in cooperation with a trauma center described in such subparagraph;(2)serve a community in which at least 100 incidents of intentional violent trauma occur annually; and(3)submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.(c)Selection of grant recipients(1)Geographic diversityIn selecting grant recipients under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall ensure that collectively grantees represent a diversity of geographic areas.(2)PriorityIn selecting grant recipients under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that serve one or more communities with high absolute numbers or high rates of intentional violent trauma.(3)Health professional shortage areas(A)EncouragementThe Secretary shall encourage entities described in paragraphs (1) and (2) that are located in or serve a health professional shortage area to apply for grants under subsection (a)(1).(B)DefinitionIn subparagraph (A), the term health professional shortage area means a health professional shortage area designated under section 332. (d)Reports(1)Reports to Secretary(A)In generalAn entity that receives a grant under subsection (a)(1) shall submit reports on the use of the grant funds to the Secretary, including progress reports, as required by the Secretary. Such reports shall include—(i)any findings of the program established, or expanded, by the entity through the grant; and(ii)if applicable, the manner in which the entity has incorporated such findings in the violence intervention or violence prevention program conducted by such entity.(B)Option for joint reportTo the extent feasible and appropriate, an entity that receives a grant under subsection (a)(1) may elect to coordinate with one or more other entities that have received such a grant to submit a joint report that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A).(2)Report to CongressNot later than 6 years after the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report—(A)on any findings resulting from reports submitted to the Secretary under paragraph (1);(B)on best practices developed by the Secretary under subsection (e); and(C)with recommendations for legislative action relating to intentional violent trauma prevention that the Secretary determines appropriate.(e)Best practicesNot later than 6 years after the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021, the Secretary shall—(1)develop, and post on a public website of the Department of Health and Human Services, best practices for intentional violent trauma prevention, based on any findings reported to the Secretary under subsection (d)(1); and(2)disseminate such best practices to stakeholders, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.(f)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025..Passed the House of Representatives May 12, 2021.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk.


115 S2560 RS: Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2018
U.S. Senate
2018-03-15
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IICalendar No. 681115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2560[Report No. 115–395]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 15, 2018Mr. Risch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesNovember 28, 2018Reported by Ms. Murkowski, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to facilitate the transfer to
			 non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities,
			 and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2018.
 2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to facilitate the transfer of title to eligible facilities to qualifying entities that have completed the repayment of the capital costs of the eligible facilities through capital repayment contracts with Reclamation.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Conveyed propertyThe term conveyed property means an eligible facility that has been conveyed to a qualifying entity under section 4.
 (2)Eligible facilityThe term eligible facility means a facility that meets the criteria for potential transfer established under section 5(a).
			(3)Facility
 (A)In generalThe term facility means— (i)a Reclamation project or facility; or
 (ii)a portion of a Reclamation project or facility. (B)InclusionsThe term facility includes a dam or appurtenant works, infrastructure, a recreational facility, a building, a distribution and drainage works, and associated land or interest in land or water.
 (C)ExclusionsThe term facility does not include a Reclamation project or facility, or a portion of a Reclamation project or facility, that—
 (i)generates hydropower marketed by a Federal power marketing administration; or
 (ii)is managed for recreation under a lease, permit, license, or other management agreement that does contribute to capital repayment.
 (4)Qualifying entityThe term qualifying entity means an agency of a State or political subdivision of a State, a joint action or powers agency, a water users association, or an Indian Tribe or Tribal utility authority that—
 (A)as of the date of conveyance under this Act, is the current operator of the conveyed facility pursuant to a contract with Reclamation; and
 (B)as determined by the Secretary, has the capacity to continue to manage the conveyed property for the same purposes for which the property has been managed under the reclamation laws.
 (5)ReclamationThe term Reclamation means the Bureau of Reclamation. (6)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.
			4.Authorization of transfers of titles to eligible facilities
 (a)In generalSubject to the requirements of this section, the Secretary, without further authorization from Congress, may convey to a qualifying entity all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any eligible facility, if—
 (1)not later than 90 days before the date on which the Secretary makes the conveyance, the Secretary submits to Congress—
 (A)a written notice of the proposed conveyance; and (B)a description of the reasons for the conveyance; and
 (2)a joint resolution disapproving the conveyance is not enacted before the date on which the Secretary makes the conveyance.
 (b)Reservation of easementThe Secretary may reserve an easement over a conveyed property if— (1)the Secretary determines that the easement is necessary for the management of any interests retained by the Federal Government under this Act;
 (2)a portion of the conveyed property remains under Federal ownership; and (3)the Secretary enters into an agreement regarding the easement with the applicable qualifying entity.
 (c)Interests in waterThe Federal interest in associated water rights and uses relating to a conveyed property, if any, shall be conveyed under this section in accordance with applicable State law pursuant to a written agreement between the Secretary and the applicable qualifying entity.
			5.Eligibility criteria
 (a)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish criteria for determining whether a facility is eligible for conveyance under this Act.
			(b)Minimum requirements
 (1)Agreement of qualifying entityThe criteria established under subsection (a) shall include a requirement that a qualifying entity shall agree—
 (A)to accept title to the eligible facility; (B)to use the eligible facility for substantially the same purposes for which the eligible facility is being used at the time the Secretary evaluates the potential transfer; and
 (C)to provide, as consideration for the assets to be conveyed, compensation to the reclamation fund established by the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), in an amount that is the equivalent of the net present value of any repayment obligation to the United States or other income stream that the United States derives from the eligible facility to be transferred, as of the date of the transfer.
 (2)Determinations of SecretaryThe criteria established under subsection (a) shall include a requirement that the Secretary shall—
 (A)be able to enter into an agreement with the qualifying entity with respect to the legal, institutional, and financial arrangements relating to the conveyance; and
 (B)determine that the proposed transfer— (i)would not have an unmitigated significant effect on the environment;
 (ii)is consistent with the responsibilities of the Secretary— (I)to protect land and water resources held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes; and
 (II)to ensure compliance with any applicable international treaties and interstate compacts; and (iii)is in the financial interest of the United States.
 (3)Status of Reclamation landThe criteria established under subsection (a) shall require that any land to be conveyed out of Federal ownership under this Act is—
 (A)land acquired by the Secretary; or (B)land withdrawn by the Secretary, only if—
 (i)the Secretary determines in writing that the withdrawn land is encumbered by facilities to the extent that the withdrawn land is unsuitable for return to the public domain; and
 (ii)the qualifying entity agrees to pay fair market value based on historical or existing uses for the withdrawn land to be conveyed.
						6.Liability
 (a)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), effective beginning on the date of conveyance of any eligible facility under this Act, the United States shall not be liable under any law for damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence based on the prior ownership or operation of the conveyed property.
 (b)LimitationThe United States shall retain the responsibilities and authorities of the United States for a conveyed property based on the prior ownership or operation of the conveyed property by the United States under Federal environmental laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).
 7.BenefitsAfter a conveyance of an eligible facility under this Act— (1)the conveyed property shall no longer be considered to be part of a Reclamation project; and
 (2)if the transfer of an entire Reclamation project occurs pursuant to such a conveyance, the qualifying entity to which the conveyed property is conveyed shall not be eligible to receive any benefits, including project power, with respect to the conveyed property, except for any benefit that would be available to a similarly situated entity with respect to property that is not a part of a Reclamation project.
			8.Compliance with other laws
 (a)Operation of conveyed propertyAfter conveyance of an eligible facility under this Act, the qualifying entity to which the conveyed property is conveyed shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) in the operation of the conveyed property.
 (b)Federal environmental laws applicable to title transferFor purposes of achieving compliance with Federal environmental laws (including regulations) applicable to a transfer of title under this Act, the Federal agency action shall be limited to the change in ownership status of an applicable eligible facility if the ability of the applicable qualifying entity to alter the existing uses or operations of the conveyed property after the conveyance is limited due to the fact that—
 (1)any modification to the purpose or location of applicable water use would require a modification of a State-issued water right that requires action by the State in which the eligible facility is located; or
 (2)any modification to the purpose or operation of the eligible facility requires an action by a qualifying entity that is constrained by applicable requirements that were established—
 (A)by an applicable State legislature, State regulatory agency, publicly elected board, appointed board, or other related entity; and
 (B)through a public process or other, similar procedure that constrains, or imposes public scrutiny or additional accountability on, the ability of the qualifying entity to carry out such a modification.
					9.Authorization of appropriations
 (a)In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as are necessary. (b)Use of amountsAmounts made available under subsection (a) may be used—
 (1)to carry out any investigations appropriate to carry out this Act; and (2)to pay any other costs associated with conveyances under this Act, including an appropriate Federal share, as determined by the Secretary, of the costs of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and any other applicable law.
 (c)Not treated as project costsExpenditures made by the Secretary under this Act— (1)shall not be a project cost assignable to a Reclamation project; and
 (2)shall be nonreimbursable.  1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2018.
 2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to facilitate the transfer of title to Reclamation project facilities to qualifying entities on the completion of repayment of capital costs.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Conveyed propertyThe term conveyed property means an eligible facility that has been conveyed to a qualifying entity under section 4.
 (2)Eligible facilityThe term eligible facility means a facility that meets the criteria for potential transfer established under section 5(a). (3)Facility (A)In generalThe term facility includes a dam or appurtenant works, canal, lateral, ditch, gate, control structure, pumping station, other infrastructure, recreational facility, building, distribution and drainage works, and associated land or interest in land or water.
 (B)ExclusionsThe term facility does not include a Reclamation project facility, or a portion of a Reclamation project facility— (i)that is a reserved works as of the date of enactment of this Act;
 (ii)that generates hydropower marketed by a Federal power marketing administration; or (iii)that is managed for recreation under a lease, permit, license, or other management agreement that does contribute to capital repayment.
 (4)Project use powerThe term project use power means the electrical capacity, energy, and associated ancillary service components required to provide the minimum electrical service needed to operate or maintain Reclamation project facilities in accordance with the authorization for the Reclamation project.
 (5)Qualifying entityThe term qualifying entity means an agency of a State or political subdivision of a State, a joint action or powers agency, a water users association, or an Indian Tribe or Tribal utility authority that—
 (A)as of the date of conveyance under this Act, is the current operator of the eligible facility pursuant to a contract with Reclamation; and
 (B)as determined by the Secretary, has the capacity to continue to manage the eligible facility for the same purposes for which the property has been managed under the reclamation laws.
 (6)ReclamationThe term Reclamation means the Bureau of Reclamation. (7)Reclamation projectThe term Reclamation project means—
 (A)any reclamation or irrigation project, including incidental features of the project— (i)that is authorized by the reclamation laws;
 (ii)that is constructed by the United States pursuant to the reclamation laws; or (iii)in connection with which there is a repayment or water service contract executed by the United States pursuant to the reclamation laws; or
 (B)any project constructed by the Secretary for the reclamation of land. (8)Reserved worksThe term reserved works means any building, structure, facility, or equipment—
 (A)that is owned by the Bureau; and (B)for which operations and maintenance are performed, regardless of the source of funding—
 (i)by an employee of the Bureau; or (ii)through a contract entered into by the Commissioner.
 (9)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation. 4.Authorization of transfers of title to eligible facilities (a)Authorization (1)In generalSubject to the requirements of this Act, the Secretary, without further authorization from Congress, may, on application of a qualifying entity, convey to a qualifying entity all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any eligible facility, if—
 (A)not later than 90 days before the date on which the Secretary makes the conveyance, the Secretary submits to Congress—
 (i)a written notice of the proposed conveyance; and (ii)a description of the reasons for the conveyance; and
 (B)a joint resolution disapproving the conveyance is not enacted before the date on which the Secretary makes the conveyance.
 (2)ConsultationA conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be made by written agreement between the Secretary and the qualifying entity, developed in consultation with any existing water and power customers affected by the conveyance of the eligible facility.
 (b)Reservation of easementThe Secretary may reserve an easement over a conveyed property if— (1)the Secretary determines that the easement is necessary for the management of any interests retained by the Federal Government under this Act;
 (2)the Reclamation project or a portion of the Reclamation project remains under Federal ownership; and
 (3)the Secretary enters into an agreement regarding the easement with the applicable qualifying entity.
 (c)Interests in waterIf a Federal interest in water rights and uses relating to a conveyed property is to be conveyed under this section with the conveyed property, the Federal interest in water rights and uses shall be quantified and conveyed by an independent written agreement, subject to applicable public participation requirements.
			5.Eligibility criteria
 (a)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish criteria for determining whether a facility is eligible for conveyance under this Act.
			(b)Minimum requirements
 (1)Agreement of qualifying entityThe criteria established under subsection (a) shall include a requirement that a qualifying entity shall agree—
 (A)to accept title to the eligible facility; (B)to use the eligible facility for substantially the same purposes for which the eligible facility is being used at the time the Secretary evaluates the potential transfer; and
 (C)to provide, as consideration for the assets to be conveyed, compensation to the reclamation fund established by the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), in an amount that is the equivalent of the net present value of any repayment obligation to the United States or other income stream that the United States derives from the eligible facility to be transferred, as of the date of the transfer.
 (2)Determinations of SecretaryThe criteria established under subsection (a) shall include a requirement that the Secretary shall— (A)be able to enter into an agreement with the qualifying entity with respect to the legal, institutional, and financial arrangements relating to the conveyance;
 (B)determine that the proposed transfer— (i)would not have an unmitigated significant effect on the environment;
 (ii)is consistent with the responsibilities of the Secretary— (I)in the role as trustee for federally recognized Indian Tribes; and
 (II)to ensure compliance with any applicable international and Tribal treaties and agreements and interstate compacts and agreements;
 (iii)is in the financial interest of the United States; (iv)protects the public aspects of the eligible facility, including water rights managed for public purposes, such as flood control or fish and wildlife;
 (v)complies with all applicable Federal and State law; and (vi)will not result in an adverse impact on fulfillment of existing water delivery obligations consistent with historical operations and applicable contracts; and
 (C)if the eligible facility proposed to be transferred is a dam or diversion works diverting water from a water body containing a species listed as a threatened species or an endangered species or critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), determine that—
 (i)(I)the eligible facility would remain subject to consultation requirements under section 7(a)(2) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2));
 (II)on completion of a biological assessment under section 402.12 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or an informal consultation under section 402.13 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), the Commissioner of Reclamation and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the Director of the National Marine Fisheries Service, as applicable, have concurred in writing, consistent with section 402.14(b)(1) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), that no action associated with the eligible facility is likely to adversely affect any species listed as a threatened species or an endangered species or critical habitat under that Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or
 (III)the qualifying entity completed a habitat conservation plan pursuant to section 10 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1539) prior to the transfer; and
 (ii)the eligible facility is not located in the State of California. (3)Status of reclamation landThe criteria established under subsection (a) shall require that any land to be conveyed out of Federal ownership under this Act is—
 (A)land acquired by the Secretary; or (B)land withdrawn by the Secretary, only if—
 (i)the Secretary determines in writing that the withdrawn land is encumbered by facilities to the extent that the withdrawn land is unsuitable for return to the public domain; and
 (ii)the qualifying entity agrees to pay fair market value based on historical or existing uses for the withdrawn land to be conveyed.
 (c)Hold harmlessNo conveyance under this Act shall adversely impact applicable Federal power rates, repayment obligations, or other project power uses.
			6.Liability
 (a)In generalEffective on the date of conveyance of any eligible facility under this Act, the United States shall not be held liable by any court for damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the eligible facility, other than damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States or by agents or employees of the United States prior to the date of the conveyance.
 (b)EffectNothing in this section increases the liability of the United States beyond that currently provided in chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Tort Claims Act).
 7.BenefitsAfter a conveyance of an eligible facility under this Act— (1)the conveyed property shall no longer be considered to be part of a Reclamation project;
 (2)except as provided in paragraph (3), the qualifying entity to which the conveyed property is conveyed shall not be eligible to receive any benefits, including project use power, with respect to the conveyed property, except for any benefit that would be available to a similarly situated entity with respect to property that is not a part of a Reclamation project; and
 (3)the qualifying entity to which the conveyed property is conveyed may be eligible to receive project use power if—
 (A)the Secretary determines that the qualifying entity has historically been responsible for a proportionate share of the operation and maintenance expenses for Federal facilities that generate and transmit, if applicable, power used for the delivery of Reclamation project water; and
 (B)the Secretary and the qualifying entity enter into an agreement under which the qualifying entity agrees to continue to be responsible for a proportionate share of operation and maintenance and capital costs for the Federal facilities that generate and deliver, if applicable, power used for delivery of Reclamation project water after the date of conveyance, in accordance with Reclamation project use power rates.
				8.Compliance with other laws
 (a)In generalBefore conveying an eligible facility under this Act, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable Federal environmental laws, including—
 (1)the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (2)the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and
 (3)subtitle III of title 54, United States Code. (b)Sense of congressIt is the sense of Congress that any Federal permitting and review processes required with respect to a conveyance of an eligible facility under this Act should be completed with the maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
			9.Authorization of appropriations
 (a)In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as are necessary. (b)Use of amountsAmounts made available under subsection (a) may be used—
 (1)to carry out any investigations appropriate to carry out this Act; and (2)to pay any other costs associated with conveyances under this Act, including an appropriate Federal share, as determined by the Secretary, of the costs of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and any other applicable law.
 (c)Not treated as project costsExpenditures made by the Secretary under this Act— (1)shall not be a project cost assignable to a Reclamation project; and
 (2)shall be nonreimbursable. (d)EffectNothing in this section affects the authority of the Secretary to recover non-Federal costs associated with conveyances under this Act.November 28, 2018Reported with an amendment


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		IV
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 416
		In the House of Representatives, U.
		  S.,

			June 25, 2007

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of the House of
		  Representatives regarding the public service of Tony Blair, Prime Minister of
		  the United Kingdom.

		Whereas Tony Blair has served as the Prime Minister of the
			 United Kingdom for more than a decade, winning three general elections as
			 leader of the Labour Party;
		Whereas Mr. Blair played an instrumental role in achieving
			 peace in Northern Ireland and negotiating the Good Friday Agreement which
			 brought all communities into the political and governmental process and ended
			 centuries of division, conflict, and strife;
		Whereas Mr. Blair committed himself to bringing devolved
			 government to Northern Ireland which was achieved with the recent decision of
			 the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin agreeing to form a power-sharing
			 government;
		Whereas the United Kingdom and the United States have had
			 a long-standing alliance which was further strengthened during Tony Blair’s
			 tenure as he and the United Kingdom stood side-by-side with the United States
			 during conflicts in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq;
		Whereas Mr. Blair showed British solidarity with the
			 United States after the 9/11 terrorist attacks by being the first foreign
			 leader to visit Ground Zero and attending President Bush’s speech before a
			 joint session of Congress on September 20, 2001;
		Whereas Mr. Blair displayed exemplary leadership as Prime
			 Minister when the United Kingdom suffered its own terrorist attacks on July 7,
			 2005, when suicide bombers killed 52 people traveling on London’s public
			 transportation system;
		Whereas the United Kingdom has been a steadfast ally to
			 the United States in the Global War on Terror as it is the second largest
			 contributor of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
		Whereas on July 17, 2003, Mr. Blair was awarded the
			 Congressional Gold Medal that declared Congress finds that Prime
			 Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom has clearly demonstrated, during a
			 very trying and historic time for our two countries, that he is a staunch and
			 steadfast ally of the United States of America.: Now, therefore, be
			 it

		That the House of Representatives—
			(1)recognizes the remarkable public service of
			 Tony Blair during his tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom;
			 and
			(2)expresses appreciation to Mr. Blair for his
			 steadfast support for the United States and Britain’s invaluable alliance to
			 our Nation.

			Lorraine C. Miller,
			Clerk.


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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 596IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 20, 2017Ms. DeLauro introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo require the President to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the TPP Withdrawal Act. 2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
 (1)The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement has consistently failed to secure majority support in Congress and has faced strong public opposition among the American people since it was signed on February 4, 2016.
 (2)The United States needs a comprehensive new trade policy to create American jobs, raise wages, and bring down trade deficits.
			3.Withdrawal from Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
 (a)Notification of WithdrawalOn the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall provide, to the Governments of Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam, written notice of the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, in accordance with Article 30.6 of that Agreement.
 (b)Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement definedIn this Act, the term Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement means the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement signed on February 4, 2016, by the United States, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam.


		IV
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 46
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 20, 2011
			Mr. Yarmuth submitted
			 the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Rules

		RESOLUTION
		Restoring the democratic process by
		  providing that section 3(b) of H. Res. 5 shall have no force or effect during
		  the remainder of the 112th Congress.

		That section 3(b) of H. Res. 5 (relating to
			 budget enforcement powers of chair of the Committee on the Budget) shall have
			 no force or effect during the remainder of the 112th Congress.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2917
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 8, 2012
			Mr. Menendez introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

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

		1.Propiconazole
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.29.80 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
			 the United States (relating to Propiconazole) is amended by striking the date
			 in the effective period column and inserting 12/31/2015.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to
			 goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
			 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4865
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 17, 2010
			Mr. Lynch (for
			 himself and Mr. Chaffetz) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		A BILL
		To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that an
		  employee of the Federal Government or member of the uniformed services may
		  contribute to the Thrift Savings Fund any payment that the employee or member
		  receives for accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Federal Employees and Uniformed
			 Services Retirement Equity Act of 2010.
		2.Contributions to
			 Thrift Savings Fund of payments for accrued or accumulated leave
			(a)Amendments
			 relating to CSRSSection 8351(b) of title 5, United States Code,
			 is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 paragraph (2)(A) and inserting the following:

						(2)(A)An employee or Member may contribute to the
				Thrift Savings Fund in any pay period any amount of such employee’s or Member’s
				basic pay for such pay period, and may contribute (by direct transfer to the
				Fund) any part of any payment that the employee or Member receives for
				accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave under sections 5551 or 5552.
				Notwithstanding section 2105(e), in this paragraph the term
				employee includes an employee of the United States Postal Service
				or of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
							;
				(2)by striking
			 subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2); and
				(3)by redesignating
			 subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) as subparagraph (B).
				(b)Amendments
			 relating to FERS
				(1)In
			 generalSection 8432(a) of title 5, United States Code, is
			 amended—
					(A)by striking
			 paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following:

							(1)An employee or Member—
								(A)may contribute to the Thrift Savings
				Fund in any pay period, pursuant to an election under subsection (b), any
				amount of such employee’s or Member’s basic pay for such pay period; and
								(B)may contribute (by direct transfer to
				the Fund) any part of any payment that the employee or Member receives for
				accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave under sections 5551 or
				5552.
								(2)Contributions made under paragraph
				(1)(A) pursuant to an election under subsection (b) shall, with respect to each
				pay period for which such election remains in effect, be made in accordance
				with a program of regular contributions provided in regulations prescribed by
				the Executive Director.
							;
				and
					(B)by adding at the
			 end the following new paragraph:

							(4)Notwithstanding section 2105(e), in this
				subsection the term employee includes an employee of the United
				States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
							.
					(2)Members of the
			 uniformed servicesSection 8440e(d) of title 5, United States
			 Code, is amended—
					(A)by redesignating
			 paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
					(B)by inserting after
			 paragraph (2) the following:

							(3)A
				member making contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund out of basic pay, or out
				of compensation under section 206 of title 37, may also contribute (by direct
				transfer to the Fund) all or part of any payment that such member receives for
				unused accrued leave under section 501 of such
				title.
							.
					(c)Regulations
				(1)In
			 generalThe Executive Director of the Federal Retirement Thrift
			 Investment Board shall promulgate regulations to carry out the amendments made
			 by this section.
				(2)Authority to
			 permit contributions by individuals subject to other retirement
			 systemsUnder the authority to promulgate regulations under
			 paragraph (1), the Executive Director may permit an employee of the Federal
			 Government or a member of the uniformed services who is not given the authority
			 under any of the amendments made by this Act to contribute a payment for
			 accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave to the Thrift Savings Fund to
			 contribute all or part of any such payment to the Fund if—
					(A)the employee or
			 member is authorized under law to receive such a payment;
					(B)the employee or
			 member is covered by an equivalent Federal employee retirement system;
			 and
					(C)the employee or
			 member is authorized under law to contribute to the Fund.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6596
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			November 16, 2012
			Mr. Amodei introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to
		  the Secretary of the Navy certain Federal land in Churchill County,
		  Nevada.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Naval Air Station Fallon Housing and
			 Safety Development Act.
		2.Transfer of
			 Department of the Interior Land
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall transfer to the Secretary of the
			 Navy, without consideration, the Federal land described in subsection
			 (b).
			(b)Description of
			 Federal landThe Federal land referred to in subsection (a) is
			 the parcel of approximately 400 acres of land under the jurisdiction of the
			 Secretary of the Interior that—
				(1)is adjacent to
			 Naval Air Station Fallon in Churchill County, Nevada; and
				(2)was withdrawn
			 under Public Land Order 6834 (NV–943–4214–10; N–37875).
				(c)ManagementOn
			 transfer of the Federal land described under subsection (b) to the Secretary of
			 the Navy, the Secretary of the Navy shall have full jurisdiction, custody, and
			 control of the Federal land.