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108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 375
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 26, 2004
Mr. Sherman (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Petri, Mr. Gillmor, Mr. Frost, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Hall, Mr. Lantos, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Berman, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Upton, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Ballenger, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Ms. Carson of Indiana, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Crane, Mr. Michaud, Mr. Matheson, Mr. Ney, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Case, Mr. Johnson of Illinois, Mr. Turner of Texas, and Mr. Frank of Massachusetts) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative stamp should be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its work to eradicate polio.

Whereas Rotary International, founded on February 23, 1905, is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world;
Whereas approximately 1,200,000 Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries;
Whereas the Movement for Volunteer Community Service, initiated by Rotary, has been described as one of the major developments of the 20th century, and provides a formalized spirit of community voluntarism in the United States;
Whereas Rotarians are committed to the position that their efforts to provide educational opportunities and to meet basic human needs are essential steps to greater world understanding, goodwill, and peace;
Whereas Rotary’s PolioPlus program to eradicate the dreaded disease of polio throughout the world has helped to vaccinate more than 2,000,000,000 children against the disease;
Whereas Rotary is the only nongovernmental organization working in partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to achieve the goal of the total eradication of polio by 2005;
Whereas the work of Rotary International in the eradication of polio is one of the finest humanitarian efforts by a nonprofit organization;
Whereas there are more than 7,500 Rotary clubs in the United States, with nearly 400,000 members, who voluntarily support thousands of humanitarian and educational projects to benefit our communities; and
Whereas Rotary International will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2005: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1)a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its effort to eradicate polio;
(2)the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued; and
(3)the Rotary Clubs of the United States are to be commended for 100 years of volunteer service.


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Union Calendar No. 240
111th CONGRESS  2d Session
H. R. 3845
[Report No. 111–383, Part I]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 20, 2009
Mr. Conyers (for himself, Mr. Nadler of New York, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Harman, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, and Mr. Johnson of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and  Committee on Financial Services, 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

December 16, 2009
Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic

December 16, 2009
Referral to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Financial Services extended for a period ending not later than January 29, 2010

January 29, 2010
Additional sponsors: Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Holt, Mr. Michaud, and Ms. Pingree of Maine

January 29, 2010
The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Financial Services discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on October 20, 2009

A BILL
To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect civil liberties, and for other purposes.

1.Short title; table of contents
(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009 .
(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Title I—USA PATRIOT ACT RELATED AMENDMENTS
Sec. 101. Roving wiretaps.
Sec. 102. Extension of sunset of sections 206 and 215 of USA PATRIOT Act.
Sec. 103. Access to certain tangible things under section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
Sec. 104. Sunset relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers.
Sec. 105. Audits.
Sec. 106. Criminal sneak and peek searches.
Sec. 107. Orders for pen registers and trap and trace devices for foreign intelligence purposes.
Sec. 108. Public reporting on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
Sec. 109. Challenges to nationwide orders for electronic evidence.
Sec. 110. Report on civil liberties and privacy protections.
Title II—NATIONAL SECURITY LETTER REFORM
Sec. 201. Short title.
Sec. 202. Sunset.
Sec. 203. National security letter defined.
Sec. 204. Modification of standard.
Sec. 205. Notification of right to judicial review of nondisclosure order.
Sec. 206. Disclosure for law enforcement purposes.
Sec. 207. Judicial review of national security letter nondisclosure order.
Sec. 208. Minimization.
Sec. 209. Public reporting on National Security Letters.
Title III—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 301. Sense of Congress on level of classification of certain programs.
IUSA PATRIOT ACT RELATED AMENDMENTS
101.Roving wiretapsSection 105(c)(2)(B) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1805(c)(2)(B)) is amended by striking finds, based upon specific facts and inserting
finds—
(i)that the target of the application is a foreign power, as defined in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of section 101(a), an agent of such a foreign power, or a specific individual; and
(ii)based upon specific facts.
102.Extension of sunset of sections 206 and 215 of USA PATRIOT ActSection 102(b)(1) of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (18 U.S.C. 2510 note) is amended by striking December 31, 2009 and inserting December 31, 2013.
103.Access to certain tangible things under section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978
(a)Factual basis for and issuance of orders
(1)In generalSection 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) is amended—
(A)in the section heading, by striking certain business records and inserting tangible things; and
(B)in subsection (b)(2)(A)—
(i)by striking a statement of facts showing and inserting a statement of the facts and circumstances relied upon by the applicant to justify the belief of the applicant; and
(ii)by striking clandestine intelligence activities and all that follows and inserting clandestine intelligence activities;.
(2)Technical and conforming amendments
(A)Title headingTitle V of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is amended in the title heading by striking certain business records and inserting tangible things.
(B)Table of contentsThe table of contents in the first section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) is amended by striking the items relating to title V and section 501 and inserting the following:

TITLE V—Access to tangible things for foreign intelligence purposes
Sec. 501. Access to tangible things for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations..
(b)Judicial review of FISA ordersSection 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) is amended—
(1)in subsection (c)(2)—
(A)in subparagraph (D) by striking things; and and inserting things;;
(B)in subparagraph (E), by striking subsection (a). and inserting subsection (a); and; and
(C)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(F)shall direct the applicant to provide notice to each person receiving such order of—
(i)the right to challenge the legality of a production order or nondisclosure order by filing a petition in accordance with subsection (f); and
(ii)the procedures to follow to file such petition in accordance with such subsection.; and
(2)in subsection (f)(2)—
(A)in subparagraph (A)—
(i)in clause (i)—
(I)by striking a production order and inserting a production order or nondisclosure order; and
(II)by striking Not less than 1 year and all that follows;
(ii)in clause (ii), by striking production order or nondisclosure; and
(B)in subparagraph (C)—
(i)by striking clause (ii); and
(ii)by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii).
(c)Minimization proceduresSection 501(g) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861(g)) is amended—
(1)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(2)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:

(2)Compliance assessmentAt or before the end of the period of time for the production of tangible things under an order approved under this section or at any time after the production of tangible things under such order, a judge may assess compliance with the minimization procedures required to be followed under such order by reviewing the circumstances under which information concerning United States persons was retained or disseminated..
(d)Requirements for orders for certain records from librariesSection 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) is amended—
(1)in subsection (b)(2)—
(A)by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and
(B)by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:

(B)if the records sought contain bookseller information, or are from a library (as defined in section 213(1) of the Library Services and Technology Act (20 U.S.C. 9122(1))) and contain personally identifiable information about a patron of such library, a statement of specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the records sought—
(i)are relevant to an authorized investigation (other than a threat assessment) conducted in accordance with subsection (a)(2) to obtain foreign intelligence information not concerning a United States person or to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities; and
(ii)
(I)pertain to a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power;
(II)are relevant to the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; or
(III)pertain to an individual in contact with, or known to, a suspected agent of a foreign power who is the subject of such authorized investigation; and; and
(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(i)Bookseller information definedIn this section, the term bookseller information means personally identifiable information concerning the purchase (including subscription purchases) or rental of books, journals, or magazines, whether in print or digitally..
104.Sunset relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powersSection 6001(b) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 1801 note; Public Law 108–458) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (1)—
(A)by striking the amendment made by subsection (a) shall cease to have effect and inserting effective; and
(B)by striking the period and inserting
—
(A)subparagraph (C) of section 101(b)(1) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801(b)(1)) is repealed;
(B)subparagraphs (D) and (E) of such section are redesignated as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively;
(C)paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 1871(a)) is repealed; and
(D)paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) of such section are redesignated as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively.; and
(2)in paragraph (2)—
(A)by striking Exception.—With respect to and inserting
Exception.—
(A)Existing investigationsWith respect to; and
(B)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(B)ReportsNotwithstanding the repeals made by paragraph (1), the first report required under section 601(a) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1871(a)) that is submitted after the effective date of such repeals shall include the number of individuals covered by an order issued pursuant to section 101(b)(1)(C) of such Act (as in effect on the day before such effective date)..
105.Audits
(a)Tangible thingsSection 106A of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–177; 120 Stat. 200) is amended—
(1)in subsection (b)—
(A)in paragraph (1), by striking 2006 and inserting 2013; and
(B)in paragraph (5)(C), by striking calendar year 2006 and inserting each of calendar years 2006 through 2013;
(2)in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:

(3)Calendar years 2007 through 2009Not later than December 31, 2010, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report containing the results of the audit conducted under this section for calendar years 2007 through 2009.
(4)Calendar years 2010 through 2013Not later than December 31, 2011, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2014, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report containing the results of the audit conducted under this section for the preceding calendar year.;
(3)in subsection (d)—
(A)in paragraph (1), by striking or (c)(2) and inserting , (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4); and
(B)in paragraph (2), by striking and (c)(2) and inserting , (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4); and
(4)in subsection (e), by striking and (c)(2) and inserting , (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4).
(b)National security lettersSection 119 of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–177; 120 Stat. 219) is amended—
(1)in subsection (b)(1), by striking 2006 and inserting 2013;
(2)in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:

(3)Calendar years 2007 through 2009Not later than December 31, 2010, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report containing the results of the audit conducted under this section for calendar years 2007 through 2009.
(4)Calendar years 2010 through 2013Not later than December 31, 2011, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2014, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report containing the results of the audit conducted under this section for the previous calendar year.;
(3)in subsection (d)—
(A)in paragraph (1), by striking or (c)(2) and inserting , (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4); and
(B)in paragraph (2), by striking or (c)(2) and inserting , (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4); and
(4)in subsection (e), by striking or (c)(2) and inserting , (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4).
(c)Pen registers and trap and trace devices
(1)AuditsThe Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall perform comprehensive audits of the effectiveness and use by the Federal Government, including any improper or illegal use, of pen registers and trap and trace devices under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) and section 3122 of title 18, United States Code, during the period beginning on January 1, 2007 and ending on December 31, 2012.
(2)RequirementsThe audits required under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A)an examination of each instance in which the Attorney General or any other attorney for the Government submitted an application for an order or extension of an order under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, including whether the court granted, modified, or denied the application (including an examination of the basis for any modification or denial);
(B)an examination of each instance in which the Attorney General authorized the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device on an emergency basis under section 403 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1843);
(C)whether the Federal Bureau of Investigation requested that the Department of Justice submit an application for an order or extension of an order under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and the request was not submitted to the court (including an examination of the basis for not submitting the application);
(D)whether bureaucratic or procedural impediments to the use of pen registers and trap and trace devices under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 prevent the Federal Bureau of Investigation from taking full advantage of the authorities provided under that title;
(E)any noteworthy facts or circumstances relating to the use of a pen register or trap and trace device under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, including any improper or illegal use of the authority provided under that title; and
(F)an examination of the effectiveness of the authority under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 as an investigative tool, including—
(i)the importance of the information acquired to the intelligence activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or any other department or agency of the Federal Government;
(ii)the manner in which the information is collected, retained, analyzed, and disseminated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including any direct access to the information provided to any other department, agency, or instrumentality of Federal, State, local, or tribal governments or any private sector entity;
(iii)with respect to calendar years 2010 through 2012, an examination of the minimization procedures used in relation to pen registers and trap and trace devices under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and whether the minimization procedures protect the constitutional rights of United States persons;
(iv)whether, and how often, the Federal Bureau of Investigation used information acquired under a pen register or trap and trace device under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to produce an analytical intelligence product for distribution within the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to the intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4))), or to other Federal, State, local, or tribal government departments, agencies, or instrumentalities; and
(v)whether, and how often, the Federal Bureau of Investigation provided information acquired under a pen register or trap and trace device under title IV of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to law enforcement authorities for use in criminal proceedings.
(3)Submission dates
(A)Prior yearsNot later than December 31, 2010, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the audit conducted under this section for calendar years 2007 thorough 2009.
(B)Calendar years 2010 through 2013Not later than December 31, 2011, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2014, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the audit conducted under this section for the previous calendar year.
(4)Prior notice to Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence; comments
(A)NoticeNot less than 30 days before the submission of a report under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (3), the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall provide the report to the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence.
(B)CommentsThe Attorney General or the Director of National Intelligence may provide such comments to be included in a report submitted under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (3) as the Attorney General or the Director of National Intelligence may consider necessary.
(5)Unclassified formA report submitted under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (3) and any comments included under paragraph (4)(B) shall be in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
106.Criminal sneak and peek searchesSection 3103a of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1)in subsection (b)—
(A)in paragraph (1), by striking may have an adverse result (as defined in section 2705, except if the adverse results consist only of unduly delaying a trial) and inserting may endanger the life or physical safety of an individual, result in flight from prosecution, result in the destruction of or tampering with the evidence sought under the warrant, or result in intimidation of potential witnesses, or is likely to otherwise seriously jeopardize an investigation or unduly delay a trial; and
(B)in paragraph (3), by striking 30 days and all that follows and inserting 7 days after the date of its execution.; and
(2)in subsection (c), by striking for good cause shown and all that follows and inserting upon application of the United States Attorney for the district seeking the delay, for additional periods of not more than 21 days for each application, if the court finds, for each application, reasonable cause to believe that notice of the execution of the warrant may endanger the life or physical safety of an individual, result in flight from prosecution, result in the destruction of or tampering with the evidence sought under the warrant, or result in intimidation of potential witnesses, or is likely to otherwise seriously jeopardize an investigation or unduly delay a trial..
107.Orders for pen registers and trap and trace devices for foreign intelligence purposes
(a)ApplicationSection 402(c) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1842(c)) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end;
(2)in paragraph (2)—
(A)by striking a certification by the applicant and inserting a statement of the facts relied upon by the applicant to justify the belief of the applicant; and
(B)by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
(3)by adding at the end the following:

(3)a statement of proposed minimization procedures..
(b)Minimization
(1)DefinitionSection 401 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1841) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(4)The term minimization procedures means—
(A)specific procedures, that are reasonably designed in light of the purpose and technique of an order for the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device, to minimize the retention, and prohibit the dissemination, of nonpublicly available information known to concern unconsenting United States persons consistent with the need of the United States to obtain, produce, and disseminate foreign intelligence information;
(B)procedures that require that nonpublicly available information, which is not foreign intelligence information shall not be disseminated in a manner that identifies any United States person, without such person’s consent, unless such person’s identity is necessary to understand foreign intelligence information or assess its importance; and
(C)notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), procedures that allow for the retention and dissemination of information that is evidence of a crime which has been, is being, or is about to be committed and that is to be retained or disseminated for law enforcement purposes..
(2)Pen registers and trap and trace devicesSection 402 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1842) is amended—
(A)in subsection (d)(2)—
(i)in subparagraph (C)(i)(VII), by striking ; and and inserting ;;
(ii)in subparagraph (C)(ii)(IV), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
(iii)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(D)shall, if the judge finds that there are exceptional circumstances, direct that minimization procedures be followed.; and
(B)by adding at the end the following:

(h)At or before the end of the period of time for which the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device is approved under an order or an extension under this section, the judge may assess compliance with any applicable minimization procedures by reviewing the circumstances under which information concerning United States persons was retained or disseminated..
(3)EmergenciesSection 403 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1843) is amended—
(A)by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(B)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

(c)If the Attorney General authorizes the emergency installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device under this section, the Attorney General shall require that minimization procedures be followed, if appropriate..
(4)Use of informationSection 405(a)(1) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1845(a)(1)) is amended by inserting and the minimization procedures under this title, if required after provisions of this section.
108.Public reporting on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978Section 601 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1871) is amended—
(1)by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively;
(2)by inserting after subsection (a) the following:

(b)Public reportThe Attorney General shall make publicly available the portion of each report under subsection (a) relating to paragraph (1) of such subsection.; and
(3)in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsection (d).
109.Challenges to nationwide orders for electronic evidenceSection 2703 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(h)Judicial reviewA provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service may challenge a subpoena, order, or warrant requiring disclosure of customer communications or records under this section in—
(1)the United States district court for the district in which the order was issued; or
(2)the United States district court for the district in which the order was served..
110.Report on civil liberties and privacy protectionsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report describing—
(1)whether operations conducted pursuant to orders issued under section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) could be modified in a manner that enhances protections for civil liberties; and
(2)the nature of any potential modifications, the likely costs of such modifications, any technical challenges, and any potential impact on such operations.
IINATIONAL SECURITY LETTER REFORM
201.Short titleThis title may be referred to as the National Security Letter Reform Act of 2009.
202.Sunset
(a)In generalEffective on December 31, 2013, the following provisions of law are amended to read as such provisions read on October 25, 2001:
(1)Section 2709 of title 18, United States Code.
(2)Section 1114(a)(5) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414(a)(5)).
(3)Subsections (a) and (b) of section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u).
(4)Section 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681v).
(5)Section 802 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 436).
(b)Transition provisionNotwithstanding subsection (a), the provisions of law referred to in subsection (a), as in effect on December 30, 2013, shall continue to apply after December 31, 2013, with respect to any particular foreign intelligence investigation or with respect to any particular offense or potential offense that began or occurred before December 31, 2013.
203.National security letter definedIn this title, the term national security letter means a request for information under one of the following provisions of law:
(1)Section 2709(a) of title 18, United States Code (to access certain communication service provider records).
(2)Section 1114(a)(5)(A) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act (12 U.S.C. 3414(a)(5)(A)) (to obtain financial institution customer records).
(3)Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u) (to obtain certain financial information and consumer reports).
(4)Section 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681v) (to obtain credit agency consumer records for counterterrorism investigations).
(5)Section 802 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 436).
204.Modification of standard
(a)In generalA national security letter may not be issued unless the official having authority under law to issue that letter documents in a separate writing specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information sought—
(1)pertains to a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power;
(2)is relevant to the activities of a suspected agent of a foreign power that is the subject of such authorized investigation; or
(3)pertains to an individual in contact with, or personally known to, a suspected agent of a foreign power that is the subject of such authorized investigation.
(b)MaintenanceThe agency under whose authority a national security letter is issued shall maintain a copy of a separate writing required under subsection (a).
(c)DefinitionsIn this section, the terms foreign power and agent of a foreign power have the meaning given such terms in section 101 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801).
205.Notification of right to judicial review of nondisclosure orderIf a recipient of a national security letter is subject to a nondisclosure requirement imposed in connection with that national security letter, the official issuing that letter shall, simultaneously with its issuance, inform the recipient of the right of the recipient to judicial review of that requirement and that the requirement will remain in effect during the pendency of any judicial review proceedings.
206.Disclosure for law enforcement purposesNo information acquired by a national security letter shall be disclosed for law enforcement purposes unless such disclosure is accompanied by a statement that such information may only be used in a criminal proceeding with the advance authorization of the Attorney General, or a designee of the Attorney General at a level not lower than Section Chief of a division of the Department of Justice.
207.Judicial review of national security letter nondisclosure orderSection 3511(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

(b)Nondisclosure
(1)In general
(A)NoticeIf a recipient of a request or order for a report, records, or other information under section 2709 of this title, section 626 or 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u and 1681v), section 1114 of the Right to Financial Privacy Act (12 U.S.C. 3414), or section 802 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 436), wishes to have a court review a nondisclosure requirement imposed in connection with the request, the recipient shall notify the Government.
(B)ApplicationNot later than 30 days after the date of receipt of a notification under subparagraph (A), the Government shall apply for an order prohibiting the disclosure of particular information about the existence or contents of the relevant request or order. An application under this subparagraph may be filed in the district court of the United States for any district within which the authorized investigation that is the basis for the request or order is being conducted. The applicable nondisclosure requirement shall remain in effect during the pendency of proceedings relating to the requirement.
(C)ConsiderationA district court of the United States that receives an application under subparagraph (B) should rule expeditiously, and may issue a nondisclosure order for a period of not longer than 180 days.
(D)DenialIf a district court of the United States rejects an application for a nondisclosure order or extension thereof, the nondisclosure requirement shall no longer be in effect.
(2)Application contentsAn application for a nondisclosure order or extension thereof under this subsection shall include a certification from the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, an Assistant Attorney General, or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or in the case of a request by a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government other than the Department of Justice, the head or deputy head of the department, agency, or instrumentality, of the existence of a result described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) and a statement of specific and articulable facts indicating that, absent a prohibition of disclosure under this subsection, there may result—
(A)a danger to the national security of the United States;
(B)interference with a criminal, counterterrorism, or counterintelligence investigation;
(C)interference with diplomatic relations; or
(D)danger to the life or physical safety of any person.
(3)StandardA district court of the United States may issue a nondisclosure requirement order or extension thereof under this subsection if the court determines that there is reason to believe that disclosure of the information subject to the nondisclosure requirement during the applicable time period will have a result described in paragraph (2).
(4)RenewalA nondisclosure order under this subsection may be renewed for additional periods of not longer than 180 days each, upon a determination by the court that a result described in paragraph (2) justifies the renewal.
(5)Early termination of nondisclosure orderA nondisclosure order the Government applied for under paragraph (1)(B) ceases to have effect when the Government discovers that the factual basis for that order has ceased to exist and the Government so informs the order’s recipient. The Government upon making such a discovery shall promptly so informs the recipient..
208.Minimization
(a)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall—
(1)establish minimization procedures governing the acquisition, retention, and dissemination by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of any records received by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in response to a national security letter; and
(2)submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a copy of the minimization procedures established under paragraph (1).
(b)DefinitionsIn this section—
(1)the term minimization procedures means—
(A)specific procedures that are reasonably designed in light of the purpose and technique of a national security letter, to minimize the acquisition and retention, and prohibit the dissemination, of nonpublicly available information concerning unconsenting United States persons (as defined in section 101 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801)) consistent with the need of the United States to obtain, produce, and disseminate foreign intelligence information;
(B)procedures that require that nonpublicly available information, which is not foreign intelligence information (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801(e)(1))) shall not be disseminated in a manner that identifies any United States person, without the consent of the United States person, unless the identity of the United States person is necessary to understand foreign intelligence information or assess its importance; and
(C)notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), procedures that allow for the retention and dissemination of information that is evidence of a crime which has been, is being, or is about to be committed and that is to be retained or disseminated for law enforcement purposes; and
(2)the term national security letter means a request for information issued under section 2709 of title 18, United States Code, section 1114(a)(5) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414(5)), subsection (a) or (b) of section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u), or section 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681v).
209.Public reporting on National Security LettersSection 118(c) of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (18 U.S.C. 3511 note) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (1)—
(A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking concerning different United States persons; and
(B)in subparagraph (A), by striking , excluding the number of requests for subscriber information;
(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

(2)Content
(A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), each report required under this subsection shall include the total number of requests described in paragraph (1) requiring disclosure of information concerning—
(i)United States persons;
(ii)persons who are not United States persons;
(iii)persons who are the subjects of authorized national security investigations; or
(iv)persons who are not the subjects of authorized national security investigations.
(B)ExceptionWith respect to the number of requests for subscriber information under section 2709 of title 18, United States Code, a report required under this subsection need not provide information separated into each of the categories described in subparagraph (A)..
IIIGENERAL PROVISIONS
301.Sense of Congress on level of classification of certain programsIt is the sense of Congress that the President should periodically review the level of classification of programs that make use of national security letters (as defined in section 203 of this Act) or the authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) to determine if such programs can be declassified, in whole or in part, without interfering with an ongoing investigation or otherwise threatening national security.

January 29, 2010
The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Financial Services discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


116 S707 IS: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-03-07
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		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 707
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 7, 2019
			Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Hassan, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Markey, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Leahy, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Smith, Mr. Brown, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Reed, Mr. Coons, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Harris, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Duckworth, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Booker, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Stabenow, and Mr. Schatz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

		A BILL
		To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the
			 Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section on reproductive
			 rights, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019.
 2.FindingsCongress finds the following: (1)The United States has joined the international community in identifying reproductive rights as human rights, including in connection with the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, the 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women, and through its ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
 (2)General comment No. 36 (2018) on article 6 of the ICCPR, which was adopted by the Human Rights Committee at its October to November 2018 session, states that under Article 6 of the ICCPR, State parties have a duty to ensure that all persons have the right to receive—
 (A)evidence-based information and education about sexual and reproductive health, and access to a range of affordable contraceptive methods;
 (B)safe, legal, and effective access to abortion where the life and health of the pregnant woman or girl is at risk, or where carrying a pregnancy to term would cause the pregnant woman or girl substantial pain or suffering, notably where pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or is not viable; and, access to quality prenatal and post-abortion health care; and
 (C)access by women and girls to safe abortion without the imposition of restrictions, which subject them to physical or mental pain or suffering, or which discriminate or arbitrarily interfere with their privacy, or place them at risk of undertaking unsafe abortions.
 (3)The Department of State’s deletion of the reproductive rights subsection from its 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices demonstrates an alarming level of politicization of human rights by the Trump Administration and undermines the human rights of women around the world.
 (4)When women's reproductive rights are limited, so are their pathways to economic, social, and political empowerment.
 (5)Sexual health and reproductive rights are essential for sustainable economic development, are intrinsically linked to gender equality and women’s well-being, and are critical to maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, family, and community health.
			3.Annual country reports on human rights practices
 (a)In generalThe Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended— (1)in section 116(d) (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d))—
 (A)in paragraph (11)(C), by striking and at the end; (B)in paragraph (12)(C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:  (13)the status of reproductive rights in each country, including—
 (A)whether such country has adopted and enforced policies to— (i)promote access to and prevalence of, safe, effective, and affordable methods of contraception and comprehensive and accurate family planning information;
 (ii)promote access to appropriate health care services to prevent maternal deaths and ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth;
 (iii)expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, including post-abortion care, in accordance with the country’s laws; and
 (iv)promote the prevention, detection, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and of reproductive tract infections and of reproductive cancers;
 (B)a description of the rates and causes of maternal deaths in such country, including deaths due to unsafe abortions, where applicable;
 (C)a description of the nature and extent of instances of discrimination, coercion, and violence against women and girls in health care settings in such country, and the actions, if any, taken by the government of such country to respond to such discrimination, coercion, and violence, where applicable; and
 (D)wherever applicable, a description of the proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15–49 years) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods, the barriers to access, and the nature and extent of instances of denial of comprehensive and accurate family planning information and services in such country, and the actions, if any, taken by the government of such country to respond to such denials.
								; and
 (2)in section 502B (22 U.S.C. 2304)— (A)by redesignating the second subsection (i) (relating to child marriage status) as subsection (j); and
 (B)by adding at the end the following new subsection:  (k)The report required under subsection (b) shall include the status of reproductive rights in each country, including—
 (1)whether such country has adopted and enforced policies to— (A)promote access to and prevalence of safe, effective, and affordable methods of contraception and comprehensive and accurate family planning information;
 (B)promote access to appropriate health care services to prevent maternal deaths and ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth;
 (C)expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, including post-abortion care, in accordance with the country's laws; and
 (D)promote the prevention, detection, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and of reproductive tract infections and of reproductive cancers;
 (2)a description of the rates and causes of maternal deaths in such country, including deaths due to unsafe abortions, where applicable;
 (3)a description of the nature and extent of discrimination, coercion, and violence against women and girls in health care settings in such country, and the actions, if any, taken by the government of such country to respond to such discrimination, coercion, and violence, where applicable; and
 (4)wherever applicable, a description of the proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15–49 years) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods, the barriers to access, and the nature and extent of instances of denial of comprehensive and accurate family planning information and services in such country, and the actions, if any, taken by the government of such country to respond to such denials.
								.
 (b)Consultation requiredIn preparing the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices required under sections 116(d) and 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended by subsection (a)), the Secretary of State, the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, and other relevant officials, including human rights officers at United States diplomatic and consular posts, shall consult with—
 (1)representatives of United States civil society and multilateral organizations with demonstrated experience and expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights or promoting women and girls' human rights, including local civil society organizations whenever possible; and
 (2)relevant, local, non-governmental organizations in all countries included in such Reports, including women and girls’ organizations focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights.


116 HR 7284 IH: Police Accountability and Community Engagement Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-18
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116th CONGRESS2d Session
H. R. 7284
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 18, 2020
Ms. Wasserman Schultz (for herself and Mr. Hastings) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to improve the relationship between the police and the communities they serve, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Police Accountability and Community Engagement Act of 2020 or the PAC Act. 2.Police-Community Relations Grant Program (a)AuthorizationThe Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, is authorized to make grants to nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, community groups, and faith-based organizations to facilitate organized dialogues that bring together community members and law enforcement officers in order to build trust, increase accountability, and reduce tension in relationships between the community and the police.
(b)Uses of fundsA recipient of a grant under this section shall use such funds for the following: (1)Community dialogues, led by a third-party facilitator, that bring together a diverse group of community members, local elected officials, law enforcement leaders and officers, business leaders, and community members to assess the state of police and community relations in the area, which focus on taking a proactive approach and developing concrete action items that will help improve the relationship between the police and the community and further the goal of collective safety.
(2)Community dialogues that are specifically designed to bring together teenagers with law enforcement officers, which aim to help police and young people honestly discuss their interaction and find common ground, which— (A)are led by a third-party facilitator and held in a neutral space outside of a police station;
(B)provide equal participation for local law enforcement officers and youth; (C)include law enforcement officers with a variety of levels of experience;
(D)meet at minimum on a monthly basis to engage in these group dialogues; (E)include participants who reflect the demographics of the young people in the community;
(F) use facilitators with the appropriate language skills, if the local population includes young people for whom English is not their primary language; and (G)include the development of actionable next steps in order to ensure accountability and a formal action plan.
(3)Documenting results of the dialogues described in paragraphs (1) and (2), including any practice that changes as a result of the dialogue. (c)ApplicationAn entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, except that no application shall be considered unless plans for community dialogue include, but not be limited to, a discussion concerning racism and its effects on police-community relations.
(d)ReportA recipient of a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General on a biannual basis the results of the dialogues conducted pursuant to a grant under this section, including any changes that were made to policing practices, the reason for the changes, and the results of the changes. (e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section.


110 HR 6006 IH: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of a military department, and the Secretary of Defense with respect to the Defense Agencies, to participate in conservation banking programs and in-lieu-fee mitigation programs.
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-05-08
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110th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 6006
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 8, 2008
Ms. Bordallo (for herself, Mr. Abercrombie, and Mr. Hayes) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of a military department, and the Secretary of Defense with respect to the Defense Agencies, to participate in conservation banking programs and in-lieu-fee mitigation programs.

1. Authorization for Department of Defense participation in conservation banking programs
(a)Participation authorizedChapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2694b the following new section:

2694c.Participation in conservation banking programs
(a)Authority To participateThe Secretary of a military department, and the Secretary of Defense with respect to a Defense Agency, when engaged or proposing to engage in an activity described in subsection (b) that may or will result in an adverse impact to one or more species protected (or pending protection) under any applicable provision of law, or habitat for such species, may make payments to a conservation banking program or in-lieu-fee mitigation sponsor approved in accordance with—
(1)the Federal Guidance for the Establishment, Use and Operation of Mitigation Banks (60 Fed. Reg. 58605; November 28, 1995);
(2)the Guidance for the Establishment, Use, and Operation of Conservation Banks (68 Fed. Reg. 24753; May 2, 2003); or
(3)any successor or related administrative guidance or regulation.
(b)Covered activitiesPayments to a conservation banking program or in-lieu-fee mitigation sponsor under subsection (a) may be made only for the purpose of facilitating one of the following activities:
(1)Military testing, operations, training, or other military readiness activity (as defined in section 315(f) of Public Law 107–314; 16 U.S.C. 703 note).
(2)Military construction.
(c)Treatment and availability of amounts for conservation bankingPayments made under subsection (a) to a conservation banking program or in-lieu-fee mitigation sponsor for the purpose of facilitating military construction may be treated as eligible costs of the military construction project. Amounts appropriated to carry out the military construction project and intended to be used for such payments shall remain available for obligation without fiscal year limitation..
(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2694b the following new item:

2694c. Participation in conservation banking programs..
(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2008.


109 HR 3716 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the mortgage subsidy bond benefits for residences located in disaster areas.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-09-08
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3716
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 8, 2005
Mr. Ramstad introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the mortgage subsidy bond benefits for residences located in disaster areas.

1.Special mortgage subsidy bond rules for residences located in disaster areasParagraph (11) of section 143(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

(11)Special rules for residences located in disaster areas
(A)Home improvement loans for repairsIn the case of financing provided by a qualified home improvement loan for the repair of damage to a residence located in a disaster area which was sustained as a result of the disaster—
(i)the limitation under paragraph (4) shall be increased (but not above $150,000) to the extent such loan is for the repair of such damage, and
(ii)subsection (f) (relating to income requirement) shall be applied as if such residence were a targeted area residence.
(B)Purchase of replacement homeIn the case of financing provided to acquire a residence located in a disaster area by mortgagors whose prior residence was in such area and was destroyed or otherwise rendered uninhabitable as a result of the disaster—
(i)subsection (d) (relating to 3-year requirement) shall not apply, and
(ii)subsections (e) and (f) (relating to purchase price requirement and income requirement) shall be applied as if such residence were a targeted area residence.
(C)Financing must be provided within 2 years after disaster declarationThis paragraph shall apply only to financing provided within 2 years after the date of the disaster declaration.
(D)Disaster areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term disaster area means an area determined by the President to warrant assistance from the Federal Government under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
(E)Application of paragraphThis paragraph shall apply only with respect to bonds issued after September 8, 2005..


117 S2582 IS: Revamping Appropriate Incentives for Solar Energy for the Roof Act
U.S. Senate
2021-08-03
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2582IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAugust 3, 2021Mr. Ossoff introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the residential energy efficient property credit and energy credit, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Revamping Appropriate Incentives for Solar Energy for the Roof Act or the RAISE the Roof Act.2.Credits for investment in solar energy property(a)Residential energy efficient propertyParagraph (2) of section 25D(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (2)Qualified solar electric property expenditure(A)In generalThe term qualified solar electric property expenditure means an expenditure for—(i)property which uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer,(ii)any new roof, including any such roof which replaces an existing roof, which is part of an integrated product, or(iii)the replacement of an existing roof which is not part of an integrated product, provided that—(I)property described in clause (i) is installed,(II)replacement of such roof is necessary for the installation of such property, and(III)the installation of such property is a primary purpose of the replacement of such roof.(B)Integrated productFor purposes of this paragraph, the term integrated product means a solar roofing system that combines property described in subparagraph (A)(i) with roofing materials for the primary purpose of generating electricity from solar energy..(b)Energy creditSection 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II), by striking paragraph (3)(A)(i) and inserting clause (i), (ix), or (x) of paragraph (3)(A), and(B)in paragraph (3)(A)—(i)in clause (vii), by striking or at the end, and(ii)by adding at the end the following new clauses: (ix)a new roof of a structure, including any such roof which replaces an existing roof, which is part of an integrated product, or(x)property used with respect to the repair or replacement of an existing roof of a structure which is not part of an integrated product, provided that—(I)property described in clause (i) or (ii) is installed,(II)such repair or replacement is necessary for the installation of such property, and(III)the installation of such property is a primary purpose of such repair or replacement,, and (2)in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6)Integrated designFor purposes of this section, the term integrated design means a solar roofing system that combines property described in clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (a)(3)(A) with roofing materials for the primary purpose of generating electricity from solar energy. .(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.


114 HR 1902 IH: Protect Our Public Lands Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-04-21
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1902
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 21, 2015
Mr. Pocan (for himself, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Hastings, Mr. McGovern, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL
To ban hydraulic fracturing on land owned by the United States and leased to a third party, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protect Our Public Lands Act. 2.Prohibiting hydraulic fracturing under Federal leasesThe Mineral Leasing Act is amended by inserting after section 37 (30 U.S.C. 193) the following:

38.No hydraulic fracturing on leased land
(a)In generalAny lease issued, renewed, or readjusted under this Act shall prohibit the lessee from conducting any activity under the lease for the purpose of hydraulic fracturing. (b)Definition of hydraulic fracturingIn this section, the term hydrauling fracturing means an operation conducted in an individual wellbore designed to increase the flow of hydrocarbons from a rock formation to the wellbore through modifying the permeability of reservoir rock by fracturing it, except that such term does not include enhanced secondary recovery, including water flooding, tertiary recovery, and other types of well stimulation operations. .
3.ApplicationThe amendment made by section 2 shall not apply to a lease in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act until the renewal or adjustment of the lease.


115 S3300 IS: Untraceable Firearms Act of 2018
U.S. Senate

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		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 3300
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 31, 2018
			Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Markey, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Warren, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Hirono, and Mr. Booker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable, and
			 for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Untraceable Firearms Act of 2018.
		2.Requirement that all firearms be traceable
 (a)DefinitionsSection 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in paragraph (3)—
 (A)by inserting , including an unfinished frame or receiver after such weapon; and (B)by striking or (D) any destructive device and inserting ; (D) any destructive device; or (E) any combination of parts designed or intended for use in converting any device into a firearm and from which a firearm may be readily assembled;
 (2)in paragraph (10), by adding at the end the following: The term manufacturing firearms shall include assembling a functional firearm from a frame or receiver or molding, machining, or 3D printing a frame or receiver, and shall not include making or fitting special barrels, stocks, or trigger mechanisms to firearms.;
 (3)by inserting after paragraph (29) the following:  (30)The term frame or receiver—
 (A)means the part of a firearm that can provide the action or housing for the hammer, bolt, or breechblock and firing mechanism;
 (B)includes a frame or lower receiver blank, casting, or machined body that requires further machining or molding to be used as part of a functional firearm, and which is designed and intended to be used in the assembly of a functional firearm; and
 (C)does not include a piece of material that has had— (i)its size or external shape altered solely to facilitate transportation or storage; or
 (ii)solely its chemical composition altered.; and (4)by adding at the end the following:

 (36)The term ghost gun— (A)means a firearm, including a frame or receiver, that lacks a unique serial number engraved or cast in metal or metal alloy on the frame or receiver by a licensed manufacturer or importer in accordance with this chapter; and
 (B)does not include a firearm that has been rendered permanently inoperable.. (b)Prohibition; requirementsSection 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (aa)(1)The Congress finds and declares the following: (A)Firearms tracing is the systematic tracking of the movement of a firearm recovered by law enforcement officials from the first sale of a firearm by the manufacturer or importer through the distribution chain (including the wholesaler and retailer) to the first retail purchaser.
 (B)Law enforcement agencies across the country work with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to trace firearms and thereby obtain investigative leads in the fight against violent crime and terrorism.
 (C)The ability of law enforcement agencies to trace a firearm is dependent on the serial number or other marks on the firearm that identify the manufacturer or importer who manufactured or imported the firearm and that are unique to the firearm.
 (D)Interstate gun trafficking interferes with lawful commerce in firearms and significantly contributes to gun crime. Of the 211,384 firearms traced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in 2016, 60,936 of those firearms were originally sold by a licensed firearms dealer in a State other than the State where the firearms were recovered. These guns made up 28.8 percent of all firearm recoveries in 2016.
 (E)Even before the sale of a firearm, the gun, its component parts, and the raw materials from which they are made have considerably moved in interstate commerce.
 (F)If unserialized and untraceable firearms may be constructed and transported freely from State to State, ordinary citizens and foreign visitors may fear to travel to or through certain parts of the country due to concern about violent crime and gun violence, and law enforcement agencies may be unable to address it.
 (2)(A)Except as provided in subparagraph (B), it shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, or receive a ghost gun in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
 (B)Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to— (i)the manufacture of a firearm by a licensed manufacturer if the licensed manufacturer complies with section 923(i) before selling or transferring the firearm to another person;
 (ii)the offer to sell, sale, or transfer of a firearm to, or purchase or receipt of a firearm by, a licensed manufacturer or importer before January 1, 2020; or
 (iii)transactions between licensed manufacturers and importers on any date. (bb)It shall be unlawful for a person other than a licensed manufacturer or importer to engrave or cast a serial number on a firearm in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
 (cc)Beginning on January 1, 2020, it shall be unlawful for any person other than a licensed manufacturer or importer to possess a ghost gun in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to sell or transfer the ghost gun with or without further manufacturing or to manufacture a firearm with the ghost gun..
 (c)RequirementsSection 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: The serial number shall be engraved or cast in metal or metal alloy and sufficient to identify the firearm and the manufacturer or importer that put the serial number on the firearm..
 (d)PenaltiesSection 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (a)(1)(B), by striking or (q) and inserting (q), (aa), (bb), or (cc); and
 (2)in subsection (d)(1), by striking or (k) and inserting (k), (aa), (bb), or (cc). 3.Modernization of the prohibition on undetectable firearmsSection 922(p) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking any firearm; (2)in paragraph (1)—
 (A)by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:  (A)an undetectable firearm; or.
 (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking any major component of which, when subjected to inspection by the types of x-ray machines commonly used at airports, does not generate and inserting the following: a major component of a firearm which, if subjected to inspection by the types of detection devices commonly used at airports for security screening, would not generate;
 (3)in paragraph (2)— (A)by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

 (A)the term undetectable firearm means a firearm, as defined in section 921(a)(3)(A), of which no major component is wholly made of detectable material;;
 (B)by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:  (B)the term major component, with respect to a firearm—
 (i)means the slide or cylinder or the frame or receiver of the firearm; and (ii)in the case of a rifle or shotgun, includes the barrel of the firearm; and; and
 (C)by striking subparagraph (C) and all that follows through the end of the undesignated matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:

 (C)the term detectable material means any material that creates a magnetic field equivalent to or more than 3.7 ounces of 17–4 pH stainless steel.
						;
 (4)in paragraph (3)— (A)in the first sentence, by inserting , including a prototype, after of a firearm; and
 (B)by striking the second sentence; and (5)in paragraph (5), by striking shall not apply to any firearm which and all that follows and inserting the following: “shall not apply to—

 (A)any firearm received by, in the possession of, or under the control of the United States; or (B)the manufacture, importation, possession, transfer, receipt, shipment, or delivery of a firearm by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer pursuant to a contract with the United States..


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2676
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 3, 2009
			Mr. Cardoza
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Financial
			 Services

		A BILL
		To amend chapter 3 of title 31, United States Code, to
		  provide for an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Community Financial
		  Institutions and an Office of Ombudsman for Community Financial Institutions,
		  and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Administrative Support and Oversight for Community
			 Financial Institutions Act of 2009.
		2.Assistant
			 Secretary for Community Financial Institutions
			(a)EstablishedThe 1st sentence of section 301(e) of title
			 31, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 10 and inserting 11; and
				(2)by inserting
			 , 1 of whom shall be designated by the President as the Assistant
			 Secretary for Community Financial Institutions before the period at the
			 end.
				(b)Additional
			 dutiesSubchapter I of chapter 3 of title 31, United States Code,
			 is amended by inserting after section 301 the following new section:

					301A.Assistant
				Secretary for Community Financial Institutions
						(a)In
				generalIn addition to other
				duties and powers prescribed the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for
				Community Financial Institutions designated under section 301(e) shall—
							(1)advise the
				Secretary on the impact of policies and regulations of the Department on
				community financial institutions; and
							(2)provide guidance to
				the Secretary to ensure that the policies and regulations of the Department
				strengthen community financial
				institutions.
							.
			(c)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of
			 sections for subchapter I of chapter 3 of title 31, United States Code, is
			 amended by inserting after the item relating to section 301 the following new
			 item:

						301A. Assistant Secretary for Community
				Financial
				Institutions.

					.
			3.Office of
			 Ombudsman for Community Financial InstitutionsSection 301A of title 31, United States Code
			 (as added by section 2), is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 subsections:

				(b)Office of
				Ombudsman for Community Financial Institutions
					(1)EstablishmentThe Secretary of Treasury shall establish
				an Office of Ombudsman for Community Financial Institutions (hereafter in this
				subsection referred to as the Ombudsman Office), the head of
				which shall be the Assistant Secretary for Community Financial
				Institutions.
					(2)FunctionsThe functions of the Assistant Secretary
				for Community Financial Institutions as the head of the Ombudsman Office shall
				be to provide assistance to and answer questions from community financial
				institutions regarding policies of the Secretary and their effects on community
				financial institutions.
					(3)Additional
				functions relating to TARP and P–PIPThe Assistant Secretary for Community
				Financial Institutions as the head of the Ombudsman Office shall also provide
				assistance to community financial institutions regarding—
						(A)applications and
				the application process for Troubled Asset Relief Program funds;
						(B)sales of assets to or purchase of assets
				from the Public-Private Investment Program for Legacy Assets established by the
				Secretary of the Treasury, in conjunction with the Board of Governors of the
				Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
						(C)status of pending applications for Troubled
				Asset Relief Program funds or sales to or purchases from the Public-Private
				Investment Program for Legacy Assets; and
						(D)compliance with regulations associated with
				acceptance of Troubled Asset Relief Program funds or sales to or purchases from
				the Public-Private Investment Program for Legacy Assets.
						(E)Toll-free
				telephone numbersThe Assistant Secretary shall establish and
				maintain toll-free telephone assistance phone numbers as follows:
							(i)A
				telephone number shall be made available for community financial institution
				general inquiries 8 hours a day and 7 days a week.
							(ii)A
				telephone number shall be made available for community financial institution
				inquiries about the Troubled Asset Relief Program 8 hours a day and 7 days a
				week.
							.


		IA

		111th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		H. J. RES. 22

		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 12, 2009

			Mr. Schock (for

			 himself, Mr. Shimkus,

			 Mr. Akin, Ms. Bean, Mr. Davis

			 of Illinois, Mr. Guthrie,

			 Mr. Jackson of Illinois,

			 Mr. Kirk, Mr. Lamborn, Mr.

			 Lipinski, Mr. Luetkemeyer,

			 Mr. Manzullo,

			 Mr. Rush, and

			 Ms. Schakowsky) introduced the

			 following joint resolution; which was referred to the

			 Committee on Oversight and Government

			 Reform

		JOINT RESOLUTION

		Requiring the President to issue each year

		  a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham

		  Lincoln, and for other purposes.

		Whereas Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United

			 States, was born of humble roots on February 12, 1809, in Larue County,

			 Kentucky;

		Whereas Abraham Lincoln rose to political prominence as an

			 attorney with a reputation for fairness and honesty;

		Whereas Abraham Lincoln served with an Illinois militia

			 company during the Black Hawk War and was elected by his fellow soldiers as

			 their Captain;

		Whereas in 1834, Abraham Lincoln was elected to the

			 Illinois Legislature and was successfully reelected to serve Sangamon County

			 until 1840;

		Whereas in 1846, Abraham Lincoln was elected to serve in

			 the United States House of Representatives to represent Cass, Logan, Marshall,

			 Mason, Menard, Morgan, Putnam, Sangamon, Scott, Tazewell, and Woodford counties

			 in central Illinois;

		Whereas Abraham Lincoln introduced legislation to ban

			 slavery in Washington, DC as a member of the United States House of

			 Representatives serving central Illinois;

		Whereas in 1854, Abraham Lincoln reentered political life

			 as a reaction to the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed slavery

			 in the newly created territories of Kansas and Nebraska, which he

			 opposed;

		Whereas in June of 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous

			 House Divided speech at the Illinois Republican State Convention

			 in Springfield, Illinois;

		Whereas in 1858, Abraham Lincoln expounded on his views of

			 natural rights during the series of Lincoln-Douglas debates, declaring in

			 Charleston, Illinois, that natural rights were … enumerated in the

			 Declaration of Independence, the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of

			 happiness and the ability to clearly express these views during those

			 debates brought Lincoln national attention;

		Whereas Abraham Lincoln was nominated as the Republican

			 Presidential candidate due to his leadership, patriotism, and courage, which

			 served him as he ran his Presidential campaign from Springfield,

			 Illinois;

		Whereas, on November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected

			 to office as the 16th President of the United States;

		Whereas, on January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln, as a leader

			 who united America during the Civil War, wrote the Emancipation Proclamation,

			 freeing all slaves in Southern States that seceded from the Union;

		Whereas, on November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln famously

			 delivered the Gettysburg Address, advocating the principles of human equality

			 and the birth of new freedom;

		Whereas, on November 8, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was

			 reelected President by 55 percent of the popular vote and proceeded to give his

			 second inaugural address espousing malice toward none … [and] charity

			 for all;

		Whereas, on April 15, 1865, Abraham Lincoln gave the

			 ultimate sacrifice for his country, dying 6 weeks into his second term;

		Whereas Abraham Lincoln was laid to rest in central

			 Illinois after 37 years of living there;

		Whereas February 12, 2009, will be the Bicentennial

			 anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, and concurrently will be the start

			 of annual celebrations of Abraham Lincoln’s birth; and

		Whereas all Americans could benefit from studying the life

			 of Abraham Lincoln as a model of achieving the American Dream through honesty,

			 integrity, leadership, and a lifetime of education: Now, therefore, be

			 it

		That the President is required to

			 issue each year (beginning in 2009) a proclamation—

			(1)recognizing the

			 anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln;

			(2)calling upon the

			 people of the United States to observe such anniversary with appropriate

			 ceremonies and activities; and

			(3)encouraging State

			 and local government educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study

			 and appreciate the significance and importance of Abraham Lincoln in the

			 development of American history, and the spread of freedom worldwide.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2404
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 29, 2009
			Mrs. Hagan introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary reduction of duty on acrylic or
		  modacrylic filament tow.

		1.Acrylic or modacrylic
			 filament tow
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.10.21 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to acrylic or
			 modacrylic filament tow) is amended by striking 12/31/2009 and
			 inserting 12/31/2011.
			(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.


117 HR 2224 IH: History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-03-26
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2224IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 26, 2021Mr. Johnson of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Posey, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Chabot, Mr. Perry, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Norman, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Babin, Mr. Grothman, and Mr. Gohmert) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments’ constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021.2.Limitations on certain lawsuits against State and local officials(a)Civil action for deprivation of rightsSection 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended—(1)by inserting (a) before the first sentence; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(b)The remedies with respect to a claim under this section are limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion, including, but not limited to, a violation resulting from—(1)any monument, memorial, statue, or other figure containing religious words, imagery, or symbolism;(2)a public building containing religious words, imagery, or symbolism;(3)the presence of religious words, imagery, or symbolism in the official seals and flags of the several States and the political subdivision thereof; or(4)religious expression in the context of the proceedings of any deliberative body or division of any State or deliberative body or division of the several States..(b)Attorney’s feesSection 722(b) of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1988(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: However, no fees shall be awarded under this subsection with respect to a claim described in subsection (b) of section nineteen hundred and seventy nine..3.Limitations on certain lawsuits against the United States and Federal officials(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall not award reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing party on a claim of injury consisting of the violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion brought against the United States or any agency or any official of the United States acting in his or her official capacity in any court having jurisdiction over such claim, and the remedies with respect to such a claim shall be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief.(b)DefinitionAs used in this section, the term a claim of injury consisting of the violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion includes, but is not limited to, a claim of injury resulting from—(1)any monument, memorial, statue, or other figure containing religious words, imagery, or symbolism;(2)a Federal building containing religious words, imagery, or symbolism;(3)the presence of religious words, imagery, or symbolism in the official seal of the United States and in its currency and official Pledge; or(4)religious expression in the context of the proceedings of any deliberative body or division of the Legislative or Executive branches of the United States.4.Effective dateThis Act and the amendments made by this Act take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to any case that—(1)is pending on such date of enactment; or(2)is commenced on or after such date of enactment.


117 SRES 41 ATS: Allowing limited laptop computer access on the floor of the Senate during impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.
U.S. Senate
2021-02-08
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III117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 41IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 8, 2021Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONAllowing limited laptop computer access on the floor of the Senate during impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.1.Laptop computer access(a)In generalDuring impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, laptop computers may be used on the floor of the Senate Chamber only in accordance with the following:(1)Two laptop computers may be used by the impeachment managers and their assistants.(2)Two laptop computers may be used by the counsel for the former President of the United States and their assistants.(3)One laptop computer may be used by the President pro tempore and the assistants of the President pro tempore.(4)Laptop computers available to employees and officers of the Senate on the floor of the Senate Chamber during a regular session of the Senate may be used by such employees and officers as necessary.(b)Use of laptop computers in other rooms of the Senate floorDuring impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, laptop computers may be used in other areas of the floor of the Senate (not including the Senate Chamber) by individuals described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) and, as determined necessary, other employees and officers of the Senate.(c)Enforcement by the sergeant at arms and doorkeeperThe Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall take such actions as are necessary to enforce this resolution.


110 HR 2243 IH: To better provide for compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in California.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-05-09
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I
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2243
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 9, 2007
Mr. Gallegly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To better provide for compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in California.

1.Definition of member of special exposure cohort
(a)In generalSection 3621(14) of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 7384l(14)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(D)The employee was so employed for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days before January 1, 2006, by the Department of Energy or a Department of Energy contractor or subcontractor at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in California..
(b)ReapplicationA claim that an individual qualifies, by reason of section 3621(14)(D) of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (as added by subsection (a) of this Act), for compensation or benefits under such Act shall be considered for compensation or benefits notwithstanding any denial of any other claim for compensation with respect to such individual.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 477
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 5, 2012
			Mr. Kerry (for himself
			 and Mr. Brown of Massachusetts) submitted
			 the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Calling for the safe and immediate return
		  of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.

		Whereas Colin Bower’s 2 young sons, Noor and Ramsay Bower,
			 were illegally abducted from the United States by their mother in August 2009
			 and taken to Egypt;
		Whereas Noor William Noble Bower, age 11, and Ramsay
			 Maclean Bower, age 9, are citizens of the United States of America;
		Whereas, on December 1, 2008, prior to the abduction of
			 Noor and Ramsay, the Probate and Family Court of the Commonwealth of
			 Massachusetts awarded sole legal custody of Noor and Ramsay to Colin Bower, and
			 joint physical custody with Mirvat el Nady, which ruling stipulated Mirvat el
			 Nady was not to remove Noor and Ramsay from the Commonwealth of
			 Massachusetts;
		Whereas, in August of 2009, following a violation of the
			 Probate Court's ruling, the Massachusetts Trial Court granted sole physical
			 custody of Noor and Ramsay to their father, Colin Bower;
		Whereas Colin Bower has been granted only 4 visitations
			 with his sons in the almost 3 years since the abduction;
		Whereas the United States has expressed its commitment,
			 through the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child
			 Abduction, done at the Hague October 25, 1980, to protect children
			 internationally from the harmful effects of their wrongful removal or retention
			 and to establish procedures to ensure their prompt return to the State of their
			 habitual residence; and
		Whereas the United States and 69 other countries that are
			 partners to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of international Child
			 Abduction have agreed, and encourage all other countries to concur, that the
			 appropriate court for determining the best interests of children in custody
			 matters is the court in the country of their habitual residence: Now therefore
			 be it

		That the Senate calls on government
			 officials and competent courts in Egypt to assist in the safe and immediate
			 return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.