110 HR 1439 IH: Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-03-09
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I
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1439
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 9, 2007
Mr. Fossella (for himself, Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Marchant, Mr. Towns, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mrs. Maloney of New York, Mr. Spratt, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Petri, Mr. Walsh of New York, Mr. Davis of Kentucky, and Mr. King of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL
To provide for free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and parcels sent to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2007.
2.Postal benefits program for members of the Armed Forces
(a)In generalThe Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the United States Postal Service, shall provide for a program under which postal benefits shall be provided to qualified individuals in accordance with succeeding provisions of this Act.
(b)Qualified individualFor purposes of this Act, the term qualified individual means an individual who is—
(1)a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code); and
(2)
(A)serving in Iraq or Afghanistan; or
(B)hospitalized at a facility under the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces of the United States as a result of a disease or injury incurred as a result of service in Iraq or Afghanistan.
(c)Postal benefits described
(1)In generalThe postal benefits provided under this Act shall consist of such coupons or other similar evidence of credit (whether in printed, electronic, or other format, and hereinafter in this Act referred to as vouchers) as the Secretary of Defense (in consultation with the Postal Service) shall determine, entitling the bearer or user to make qualified mailings free of postage.
(2)Qualified mailingFor purposes of this Act, the term qualified mailing means the mailing of a single mail piece which—
(A)is described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (3);
(B)is sent from within an area served by a United States post office; and
(C)is addressed to a qualified individual.
(3)Mail describedMail described in this paragraph is—
(A)any first-class mail (including any sound- or video-recorded communication) not exceeding 13 ounces in weight and having the character of personal correspondence; and
(B)parcel post not exceeding 15 pounds in weight.
(4)Limitations
(A)NumberAn individual shall be eligible for 1 voucher for each month in which such individual is a qualified individual.
(B)UseAny such voucher may not be used—
(i)for more than a single qualified mailing; or
(ii)after the earlier of—
(I)the expiration date of such voucher, as designated by the Secretary of Defense; or
(II)the last day of the 1-year period referred to in section 4.
(5)Coordination rulePostal benefits under this Act shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any reduced rates of postage or other similar benefits which might otherwise be available by or under law, including any rates of postage resulting from the application of section 3401(b) of title 39, United States Code.
(d)RegulationsNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense (in consultation with the Postal Service) shall prescribe any regulations necessary to carry out this Act, including—
(1)procedures by which vouchers will be provided or made available in timely manner to persons duly identified by qualified individuals to receive those vouchers; and
(2)procedures to ensure that the number of vouchers provided or made available with respect to any qualified individual complies with subsection (c)(4)(A).
3.Funding
(a)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense a sum determined by the Department of Defense to be equal to the expenses incurred by the Department in providing the benefits described in section 2(c).
(b)Transfers to Postal Service
(1)Based on estimatesThe Department of Defense shall transfer to the Postal Service, out of any amount so appropriated and in advance of each calendar quarter during which postal benefits under this Act may be used, an amount equal to the amount of postal benefits that the Department of Defense estimates will be used during such quarter, reduced or increased (as the case may be) by any amounts by which the Department finds that a determination under this section for a prior quarter was greater than or less than the amount finally determined for such quarter.
(2)Based on final determinationA final determination of the amount necessary to correct any previous determination under this section, and any transfer of amounts between the Postal Service and the Department of Defense based on that final determination, shall be made not later than 6 months after the end of the 1-year period referred to in section 4.
(c)Consultation requiredAll estimates and determinations under this section of the amount of postal benefits under this Act used in any period shall be made by the Department of Defense in consultation with the Postal Service.
4.DurationThe postal benefits under this Act shall apply with respect to mail matter sent during the 1-year period beginning on the date on which the regulations under section 2(d) take effect.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 825
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 2, 2009
			Mrs. Lincoln (for
			 herself and Ms. Snowe) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
		  to restore, increase, and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for
		  amounts received under qualified group legal services plans.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Legal Services Benefit Act of
			 2009.
		2.Exclusion for amounts received under
			 qualified group legal services plans restored, increased, and made
			 permanent
			(a)Increase of exclusionSubsection (a) of section 120 of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to amounts received under qualified
			 group legal services plans) is amended by striking the last sentence.
			(b)Restoration and permanence of
			 exclusionSection 120 of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to amounts received under qualified
			 group legal services plans) is amended by striking subsection (e) and by
			 redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e).
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
			 2008.


116 HR 2392 IH: American Community Survey Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-04-29
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2392IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 29, 2019Mr. Smith of Nebraska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain
			 basic questions, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Community Survey Act. 2.Participation in American Community Survey (a)Optional questionsSection 193 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall include, in the instructions for completing any survey authorized under this section, a statement indicating that answering any question other than questions that solicit the information described in section 221(c)(2)(A) is optional..
 (b)Refusal To participateSection 221 of title 13, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking Whoever, being over eighteen years of age, and inserting Except as provided in subsection (c), any person older than 18 years of age who; and
 (2)by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:  (c) (1)Notwithstanding any other provision under this title—
 (A)no person may be compelled to disclose information relative to the person's religious beliefs or to membership in a religious body; and
 (B)except as provided in paragraph (2), no person may be fined or otherwise compelled to answer questions in connection with the survey, conducted by the Secretary of Commerce, which is commonly referred to as the American Community Survey.
 (2)Paragraph (1)(B)— (A)shall not apply to any question that elicits—
 (i)the name of the respondent; (ii)contact information for the respondent;
 (iii)the date of the response; or (iv)the number of people living or staying at the same address; and
 (B)does not waive any penalty imposed for conduct described in subsection (b)..


		II
		Calendar No. 1083
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3501
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 16, 2008
			Mr. Feingold (for
			 himself and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

			September 25
			 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
			Reported by Mr. Leahy,
			 without amendment

		A BILL
		To ensure that Congress is notified when the Department
		  of Justice determines that the Executive Branch is not bound by a
		  statute.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the OLC Reporting Act of
			 2008.
		2.ReportingSection 530D of title 28, United States
			 Code, is amended—
			(1)in subsection
			 (a)—
				(A)in paragraph
			 (1)—
					(i)in
			 subparagraph (B), by striking or at the end;
					(ii)by
			 redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and
					(iii)by inserting
			 after subparagraph (B) the following:

							(C)except as
				provided in paragraph (3), issues an authoritative legal interpretation
				(including an interpretation under section 511, 512, or 513 by the Attorney
				General or by an officer, employee, or agency of the Department of Justice
				pursuant to a delegation of authority under section 510) of any provision of
				any Federal statute—
								(i)that concludes
				that the provision is unconstitutional or would be unconstitutional in a
				particular application;
								(ii)that relies for
				the conclusion of the authoritative legal interpretation, in whole or in the
				alternative, on a determination that an interpretation of the provision other
				than the authoritative legal interpretation would raise constitutional concerns
				under article II of the Constitution of the United States or separation of
				powers principles;
								(iii)that relies for
				the conclusion of the authoritative legal interpretation, in whole or in the
				alternative, on a legal presumption against applying the provision, whether
				during a war or otherwise, to—
									(I)any department or
				agency established in the executive branch of the Federal Government, including
				the Executive Office of the President and the military departments (as defined
				in section 101(8) of title 10); or
									(II)any officer,
				employee, or member of any department or agency established in the executive
				branch of the Federal Government, including the President and any member of the
				Armed Forces; or
									(iv)that concludes
				the provision has been superseded or deprived of effect in whole or in part by
				a subsequently enacted statute where there is no express statutory language
				stating an intent to supersede the prior provision or deprive it of effect;
				or
								;
					(B)in paragraph (2),
			 by striking For the purposes and all that follows through
			 if the report and inserting Except as provided in
			 paragraph (4), a report shall be considered to be submitted to the Congress for
			 the purposes of paragraph (1) if the report; and
				(C)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(3)Direction
				regarding interpretationThe submission of a report to Congress
				based on the issuance of an authoritative legal interpretation described in
				paragraph (1)(C) shall be discretionary on the part of the Attorney General or
				an officer described in subsection (e) if—
							(A)the President or
				other responsible officer of a department or agency established in the
				executive branch of the Federal Government, including the Executive Office of
				the President and the military departments (as defined in section 101(8) of
				title 10), expressly directs that no action be taken or withheld or policy
				implemented or stayed on the basis of the authoritative legal interpretation;
				and
							(B)the directive
				described in subparagraph (A) is in effect.
							(4)Classified
				information
							(A)Submission of
				report containing classified information regarding intelligence
				activitiesExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), if the
				Attorney General submits a report relating to an instance described in
				paragraph (1) that includes a classified annex containing information relating
				to intelligence activities, the report shall be considered to be submitted to
				the Congress for the purposes of paragraph (1) if—
								(i)the unclassified
				portion of the report is submitted to each officer specified in paragraph (2);
				and
								(ii)the classified
				annex is submitted to the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on
				the Judiciary of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
				and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
								(B)Submission of
				report containing certain classified information about covert actions
								(i)In
				generalIn a circumstance described in clause (ii), a report
				described in that clause shall be considered to be submitted to the Congress
				for the purposes of paragraph (1) if—
									(I)the unclassified
				portion of the report is submitted to each officer specified in paragraph (2);
				and
									(II)the classified
				annex is submitted to—
										(aa)the chairman and
				ranking minority member of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the
				Senate;
										(bb)the chairman and
				ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
										(cc)the chairman and
				ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of
				the House of Representatives;
										(dd)the chairman and
				ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
				Representatives;
										(ee)the Speaker and
				minority leader of the House of Representatives; and
										(ff)the majority
				leader and minority leader of the Senate.
										(ii)CircumstancesA
				circumstance described in this clause is a circumstance in which—
									(I)the Attorney
				General submits a report relating to an instance described in paragraph (1)
				that includes a classified annex containing information relating to a
				Presidential finding described in section 503(a) of the National Security Act
				of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413b(a)); and
									(II)the President
				determines that it is essential to limit access to the information described in
				subclause (I) to meet extraordinary circumstances affecting vital interests of
				the United States.
									;

				(2)in subsection
			 (b)—
				(A)in paragraph (2),
			 by striking and at the end;
				(B)by redesignating
			 paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
				(C)by inserting
			 after paragraph (2) the following:

						(3)under subsection
				(a)(1)(C)—
							(A)not later than 30
				days after the date on which the Attorney General, the Office of Legal Counsel,
				or any other officer of the Department of Justice issues the authoritative
				legal interpretation of the Federal statutory provision; or
							(B)if the President
				or other responsible officer of a department or agency established in the
				executive branch of the Federal Government, including the Executive Office of
				the President and the military departments (as defined in section 101(8) of
				title 10), issues a directive described in subsection (a)(3) and the directive
				is subsequently rescinded, not later than 30 days after the date on which the
				President or other responsible officer rescinds that directive;
				and
							;
				and
				(D)in paragraph (4),
			 as so redesignated, by striking subsection (a)(1)(C) and
			 inserting subsection (a)(1)(D);
				(3)in subsection
			 (c)—
				(A)in paragraph (1),
			 by striking or of each approval described in subsection
			 (a)(1)(C) and inserting of the issuance of the authoritative
			 legal interpretation described in subsection (a)(1)(C), or of each approval
			 described in subsection (a)(1)(D);
				(B)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;
				(C)by inserting
			 after paragraph (1) the following:

						(2)with respect to a
				report required under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of subsection (a)(1),
				specify the Federal statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law at
				issue, and the paragraph and clause of subsection (a)(1) that describes the
				action of the Attorney General or other officer of the Department of
				Justice;
						;

				(D)in paragraph (3),
			 as so redesignated—
					(i)by
			 striking reasons for the policy or determination and inserting
			 reasons for the policy, authoritative legal interpretation, or
			 determination;
					(ii)by
			 inserting issuing such authoritative legal interpretation, after
			 or implementing such policy,;
					(iii)by striking
			 except that and inserting provided that;
					(iv)by
			 redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C),
			 respectively;
					(v)by
			 inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following:

							(A)any classified
				information shall be provided in a classified annex, which shall be handled in
				accordance with the security procedures established under section 501(d) of the
				National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
				413(d));
							;

					(vi)in
			 subparagraph (B), as so redesignated—
						(I)by inserting
			 except for information described in paragraph (1) or (2), before
			 such details may be omitted;
						(II)by striking
			 national-security- or classified information, of any; and
						(III)by striking
			 or other law and inserting or other
			 statute;
						(vii)in subparagraph
			 (C), as so redesignated—
						(I)by redesignating
			 clauses (i) and (ii) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively;
						(II)by inserting
			 before clause (ii), as so redesignated, the following:

								(i)in the case of an
				authoritative legal interpretation described in subsection (a)(1)(C), if a copy
				of the Office of Legal Counsel or other legal opinion setting forth the
				authoritative legal interpretation is
				provided;
								;
						(III)in clause (ii),
			 as so redesignated, by striking subsection (a)(1)(C)(i) and
			 inserting subsection (a)(1)(D)(i); and
						(IV)in clause (iii),
			 as so redesignated, by striking subsection (a)(1)(C)(ii) and
			 inserting subsection (a)(1)(D)(ii); and
						(E)in paragraph (4),
			 as so redesignated, by striking subsection (a)(1)(C)(i) and
			 inserting subsection (a)(1)(D)(i); and
				(4)in subsection
			 (e)—
				(A)by striking
			 (but only with respect to the promulgation of any unclassified Executive
			 order or similar memorandum or order); and
				(B)by inserting
			 issues an authoritative interpretation described in subsection
			 (a)(1)(C), after policy described in subsection
			 (a)(1)(A),.

		September 25 (legislative day, September 17),
		  2008
		Reported without amendment


116 HR 8046 IH: Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-08-14
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8046IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 14, 2020Mr. Katko (for himself and Mr. McAdams) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study on the factors affecting the employment opportunities in the United States of immigrants and refugees who have professional credentials obtained in foreign countries, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2020.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)The United States has a long history of welcoming individuals of diverse national backgrounds who legally travel to the United States seeking opportunity and prosperity.(2)Immigrants and refugees in the United States bring a diverse range of professional backgrounds that strengthens the workforce of the United States and benefits American businesses.(3)The underutilization of the skills and experience of immigrants and refugees, often referred to as brain waste, comes at a significant cost to the economy of the United States and to immigrant families.(4)In 2016, researchers at the Migration Policy Institute found that nearly 2 million immigrants and refugees with college degrees in the United States were relegated to low-skilled jobs or were unable to find work.(5)On an annual basis, this underutilization is estimated to result in more than $10 billion in unrealized tax receipts from Federal, State, and local governments, and over $39 billion in unrealized wages for college-educated immigrants and refugees.(6)Many factors contribute to brain waste, including language barriers, limits on the recognition of international degrees and credentials, the accessibility of relicensing processes, and the availability of professional networks and assistance in finding suitable employment.(7)In the interest of strengthening the economy of the United States and ensuring consistent opportunities for the realization of the full potential of immigrant and refugee families, substantive efforts must be made to analyze and address the scope of brain waste in the United States.3.Study on factors affecting employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials obtained in foreign countries(a)Study required(1)In generalThe Secretary of Labor shall conduct a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities in the United States for applicable immigrants and refugees with professional credentials obtained in countries other than the United States.(2)CoordinationThe Department of Labor shall conduct this study in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Administrator of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.(3)Work with other entitiesThe Secretary of Labor shall seek to work with relevant non-profit organizations and State agencies to use the existing data and resources of such entities to conduct the study in paragraph (1). (b)InclusionsThe study under subsection (a)(1) shall include the following:(1)An analysis of the employment history of applicable immigrants and refugees admitted to the United States in the last 5 years. This analysis shall include, to the extent practicable, a comparison of the employment applicable immigrants and refugees held prior to immigrating to the United States with the employment obtained in the United States, if any, since the arrival of such applicable immigrants and refugees. This analysis shall also note the occupational and professional credentials and academic degrees held by applicable immigrants and refugees prior to immigrating to the United States.(2)As assessment of any barriers that prevent applicable immigrants and refugees from using occupational experience obtained outside the United States to obtain employment opportunities in the United States.(3)An analysis of existing public and private resources assisting applicable immigrants and refugees who have professional experience and qualifications obtained outside the United States with using such professional experience and qualifications to obtain skill-appropriate employment opportunities in the United States.(4)Policy recommendations for better enabling applicable immigrants and refugees who have professional experience and qualifications obtained outside the United States to use such professional experience and qualifications to obtain skill-appropriate employment opportunities in the United States.(c)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall submit to Congress and make publically available on the website of the Department of Labor a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subsection (a)(1).(d)Definitions(1)Applicable immigrants and refugeesFor the purposes of this section, the term applicable immigrants and refugees means individuals who are—(A)aliens that are lawfully present and authorized to be employed; or(B)naturalized citizens born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions. (2)Other termsExcept as otherwise defined in this subsection, terms used in this section have the definitions given such terms under section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)).


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3081
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 4, 2008
			Mr. Kerry introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force
		  within the Department of Justice.

		1.Establishment of Department
			 of Justice Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force
			(a)Establishment
			 of task forceThe Attorney General shall establish in the
			 Department of Justice a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force (in this
			 section referred to as the Task Force).
			(b)Responsibilities
			 of task forceThe Task Force shall have the responsibility
			 for—
				(1)developing,
			 coordinating, and facilitating the implementation of the investigative and
			 enforcement policies of the Department of Justice relating to petroleum
			 industry antitrust issues under Federal law;
				(2)consulting with,
			 and requesting assistance from, other Federal departments and agencies, as may
			 be appropriate; and
				(3)preparing and
			 submitting to the Congress an annual report that—
					(A)describes all
			 investigatory and enforcement efforts of the Department of Justice relating to
			 petroleum industry antitrust issues; and
					(B)addresses the
			 issues described in subsection (c).
					(c)Issues To be
			 examined by task forceThe Task Force shall examine all issues
			 relating to the application of Federal antitrust laws to the market for
			 petroleum and petroleum products, including—
				(1)the existence and
			 effects of any price gouging in sales of gasoline;
				(2)the existence and
			 effects of any international oil cartels;
				(3)the existence and
			 effects of any collusive behavior in controlling or restricting petroleum
			 refinery capacity;
				(4)the existence and
			 effects of any anticompetitive price discrimination by petroleum refiners or
			 other wholesalers of gasoline to retail sellers of gasoline;
				(5)the existence and
			 effects of any unilateral actions, by refiners or other wholesalers of
			 petroleum products, in the nature of withholding supply or otherwise refusing
			 to sell petroleum products in order to inflate the price of such products above
			 competitive levels;
				(6)the existence and
			 effects of any anticompetitive manipulation in futures markets or other trading
			 exchanges relating to petroleum or petroleum products;
				(7)the existence and
			 effects of any other anticompetitive market manipulation activities involving
			 petroleum or petroleum products;
				(8)any other
			 anticompetitive behavior that impacts the price or supply of petroleum or
			 petroleum products;
				(9)the advisability
			 of revising the merger guidelines issued by the Department of Justice and the
			 Federal Trade Commission to appropriately take into account particular aspects
			 of the petroleum and petroleum products marketplace;
				(10)the advisability
			 of amending the antitrust laws in light of any competitive problems in the
			 petroleum and petroleum products marketplace identified as part of the review
			 of the issues described in paragraphs (1) through (8) that cannot be
			 effectively addressed under such laws as in effect on the date of enactment of
			 this Act; and
				(11)the impact of
			 excessive speculation relating to petroleum or petroleum products within the
			 commodities futures trading market.
				(d)Director of
			 task forceThe Attorney General shall appoint a Director to head
			 the Task Force.
			(e)Initial
			 reportThe first report required under subsection (b)(3) shall be
			 submitted to Congress not later than December 31, 2008.


113 HR 5446 IH: Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-09-10
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5446
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 10, 2014
			Mr. Royce (for himself and Mr. Hinojosa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

		A BILL
		To amend the Credit Repair Organizations Act to exempt certain consumer reporting agencies, and for
			 other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2014.
		2.Treatment of certain consumer reporting agenciesThe Credit Repair Organizations Act (15 U.S.C. 1679 et seq.) is amended—
			(1)in section 403(3)(B)—
				(A)in clause (ii), by striking or at the end;
				(B)in clause (iii), by striking the period and inserting ; or; and
				(C)by adding at the end the following:

						(iv)any consumer reporting agency—
							(I)described under section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or any affiliate or subsidiary of
			 such a consumer reporting agency; or
							(II)described under section 603(f) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or any affiliate or subsidiary of
			 such a consumer reporting agency, if such consumer reporting agency is
			 subject to supervision and examination by the Bureau of Consumer Financial
			 Protection pursuant to section 1024(a)(1)(B) of the Consumer Financial
			 Protection Act of 2010.; and
				(2)in section 412—
				(A)by striking This title and inserting the following:

						(a)In generalThis title; and
				(B)by adding at the end the following:

						(b)Exemption for entities that are not credit repair organizationsNotwithstanding subsection (a), this title supersedes any law or regulation of any State with
			 respect to the subject matter of this Act to the extent that the State law
			 or regulation would apply to any person described in section 403(3)(B)..
				3.FTC Study
			(a)StudyThe Federal Trade Commission shall conduct a study to determine whether, in addition to those
			 persons listed under section 403(3)(B) of the Credit Repair Organizations
			 Act, any other person should be exempt from the Credit Repair
			 Organizations Act.
			(b)ReportNot later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Federal Trade
			 Commission shall submit a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
			 Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the
			 House of Representatives containing a detailed summary of the findings and
			 conclusions of the study under this section, together with such
			 recommendations for legislative or administrative actions as may be
			 appropriate.


113 HR 3809 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain population census tracts for which information is not available as low-income communities for purposes of the new markets tax credit.
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-12-26
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I113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3809IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 26, 2013Mr. Costa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain population census tracts for which information is not available as low-income communities for purposes of the new markets tax credit.1.Certain population census tracts for which information is not available made eligible for new markets tax credit(a)In generalSubsection (e) of section 45D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(6)Special rule for tracts for which information is not availableIn the case of a population census tract with respect to which the Secretary determines there is insufficient information to determine whether such tract is a low-income community (determined without regard to this paragraph), such tract shall be treated as a low-income community if—(A)such tract is adjacent to two or more low-income communities (determined without regard to this paragraph), and(B)the Secretary does not have information indicating that such tract is not a low-income community (as so determined)..(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to investments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.


110 HRES 410 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of

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2007-05-16
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		IV
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 410
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 16, 2007
			Mr. Boozman submitted
			 the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of the House of
		  Representatives with respect to the increase in rates of postage for standard
		  mail that went into effect on May 14, 2007.

		That it is the sense of the House of
			 Representatives that the significant increase in the rates of postage for
			 standard mail that went into effect on May 14, 2007, has the possibility of a
			 very detrimental impact on small and large businesses alike, but especially
			 with respect to mail-order businesses.


117 S2736 IS: Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-09-14
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2736IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 14, 2021Mr. Burr (for himself, Mr. Tester, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Tillis, and Mr. Manchin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo exclude vehicles to be used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 or the RPM Act of 2021.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.(2)Part or componentThe term part or component is within the meaning of the term in section 203 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7522).3.Exemption from anti-tampering provisions(a)In generalSection 203(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7522(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: No action with respect to any device or element of design described in paragraph (3) shall be treated as a prohibited act under that paragraph if the action is for the purpose of modifying a motor vehicle into a vehicle to be used solely for competition, and that vehicle is not authorized for operation on a street or highway..(b)ImplementationIn implementing the amendment made by subsection (a), the Administrator shall not—(1)create a Federal database, or identify or require the creation of a State database, of vehicle registration information that is required to be consulted at the point of manufacture, sale, installation, or use of parts or components; and(2)require the registration of a vehicle or a part or component of a vehicle by the manufacturer, seller, purchaser, installer, or user of the vehicle.4.Regulation(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall finalize a regulation to implement the amendment made by section 3(a).(b)RequirementsThe regulation under subsection (a) shall—(1)describe reasonable conditions for the applicability of the exemption under the amendment made by section 3(a) that are consistent with the requirements described in section 3(b);(2)provide that evidence of physical attributes of a vehicle to be used solely for competition may be sufficient to qualify for the exemption under the amendment made by section 3(a); and(3)provide that a manufacturer, seller, or installer of a part or component seeking to use the exemption under the amendment made by section 3(a) may not rely solely on unsupported declarations from the purchaser or owner of a vehicle about—(A)the legal status of the vehicle; or(B)the intended use of—(i)the part or component; or(ii)the vehicle.5.Effective dateSection 3, including the amendment made by section 3(a), takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act, without regard to whether a final regulation has been promulgated under section 4.


 HR 772 ENR: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, as the “Jim Ramstad Post Office”.
U.S. House of Representatives

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One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Sunday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-one
H. R. 772

AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, as the Jim Ramstad Post Office.

1.Jim Ramstad Post Office
(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Jim Ramstad Post Office. (b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jim Ramstad Post Office.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


117 HR 585 IH: Apprenticeship Program National Scorecard Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-01-28
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 585IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 28, 2021Mr. Pappas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Labor to provide for data collection and dissemination of information regarding programs under the national apprenticeship system, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Apprenticeship Program National Scorecard Act.2.Information collection and disseminationThe Secretary of Labor shall provide for data collection and dissemination of information regarding programs under the national apprenticeship system, including—(1)not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, establishing and supporting a single information technology infrastructure to support data collection and reporting from State Apprenticeship Agencies, State Offices of Apprenticeship, grantees, program sponsors, and program administrators under the national apprenticeship system by providing for a data infrastructure that—(A)is developed and maintained by the Secretary, with input from national data and privacy experts, is informed by best practices on public provision of credential information, and to the extent practicable, aligns with the technology infrastructure for related Federal programs, such as the technology infrastructure used under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.);(B)best meets the needs of the national apprenticeship system stakeholders reporting data to the Secretary or State Apprenticeship Agencies, including through the provision of technical assistance and financial assistance as necessary to ensure reporting systems are equipped to report into a single information technology infrastructure; and(C)is aligned with data from the performance data as required by the Secretary; and(2)providing for data sharing that includes making nonpersonally identifiable apprenticeship data available on a publicly accessible website that is searchable and comparable, through the use of common, linked, open-data description language, such as the credential transparency description language or a substantially similar resource, so that interested parties can become aware of apprenticeship opportunities and of program outcomes that best meets the needs of youth apprentices, pre-apprentices, and apprentices, employers, education and training providers, program sponsors, and relevant stakeholders, including—(A)information on program offerings under the national apprenticeship system based on geographical location and apprenticeable occupation;(B)information on education and training providers providing opportunities under such system, including whether programs under such system offer dual or concurrent enrollment programs, articulation agreements, and recognized postsecondary credentials as part of the program offerings;(C)information about the educational and occupational credentials and related competencies of programs under such system; and(D)information based on the most recent data available to the Secretary that is consistent with national standards and practices.3.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)ApprenticeshipThe term apprenticeship or apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship—(A)registered with the Department of Labor under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), or State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Department of Labor; and(B)that complies with the requirements of subpart A of part 29, and part 30 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on September 18, 2020).(2)National apprenticeship systemThe term national apprenticeship system means the apprenticeship programs, youth apprenticeship programs, and pre-apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act).(3)Recognized postsecondary credentialThe term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102), except that such term does not include a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor. 4.FundingAny funds appropriated under this Act shall only be used for, or provided to, programs under the national apprenticeship system, including any funds awarded for the purposes of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, or the development, implementation, or administration, of programs under the national apprenticeship system.


114 HR 4326 : Small and Disadvantaged Business Enhancement Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-04-20
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		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4326
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		April 20, 2016Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAN ACT
		To amend the Small Business Act to expand the duties of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged
			 Business Utilization, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small and Disadvantaged Business Enhancement Act of 2016. 2.Expanding duties of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (a)In generalSection 15(k) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(k)), as amended by section 870 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92), is amended—
 (1)by striking section 8, 15 or 44 and inserting section 8, 15, 31, 36, or 44; (2)by striking sections 8 and 15 each place such term appears and inserting sections 8, 15, 31, 36, and 44;
 (3)in paragraph (10), by striking section 8(a) and inserting section 8, 15, 31, or 36; (4)by redesignating paragraphs (15), (16), and (17) as paragraphs (16), (17), and (18), respectively;
 (5)by inserting after paragraph (14) the following new paragraph:  (15)shall review purchases made by the agency greater than the micro-purchase threshold defined in section 1902(a) of title 41, United States Code, and less than the simplified acquisition threshold to ensure that the purchases have been made in compliance with the provisions of this Act and have been properly recorded in the Federal Procurement Data System, if the method of payment is a purchase card issued by the Department of Defense pursuant to section 2784 of title 10, United States Code, or by the head of an executive agency pursuant to section 1909 of title 41, United States Code;; and
 (6)in paragraph (17) (as so redesignated)— (A)in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end;
 (B)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (D)any failure of the agency to comply with section 8, 15, 31, or 36.. (b)Technical amendmentSection 3(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(m)) is amended to read as follows:

 (m)Simplified acquisition thresholdIn this Act, the term simplified acquisition threshold has the meaning given such term in section 134 of title 41, United States Code..  Passed the House of Representatives April 19, 2016.Karen L. Haas,Clerk