		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 469
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 4, 2008
			Mr. Specter submitted
			 the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Rules and
			 Administration

		RESOLUTION
		Providing for a protocol for nonpartisan
		  confirmation of judicial nominees.

		Whereas judicial nominations have long been the subject of
			 controversy and delay in the United States Senate, particularly over the last
			 twenty years;
		Whereas, in the past, the controversy over judicial
			 nominees has occurred regardless of which political parties controlled the
			 White House and the Senate; and
		Whereas, in the current Congress the controversy over
			 judicial nominees continues: Now, therefore, be it

		1.Protocol for nonpartisan
			 confirmation of judicial nominees
			(a)Timetables
				(1)Committee timetablesThe Chairman of the Committee on the
			 Judiciary, in collaboration with the Ranking Member, shall—
					(A)establish a timetable for hearings for
			 nominees to the United States district courts, courts of appeals, and Supreme
			 Court, to occur within 30 days after the names of such nominees have been
			 submitted to the Senate by the President; and
					(B)establish a timetable for action by
			 the full Committee to occur within 30 days after the hearings, and for
			 reporting out nominees to the full Senate.
					(2)Senate timetablesThe
			 majority leader shall establish a timetable for action by the full Senate to
			 occur within 30 days after the Committee on the Judiciary has reported out the
			 nominations.
				(b)Extension of timetables
				(1)Committee extensionsThe Chairman of the Committee on the
			 Judiiciary, with notice to the Ranking Member, may extend by a period not to
			 exceed 30 days, the time for action by the Committee for cause, such as the
			 need for more investigation or additional hearings.
				(2)Senate extensions
					(A)In generalThe majority leader, with notice to the
			 minority leader, may extend by a period not to exceed 30 days, the time for
			 floor action for cause, such as the need for more investigation or additional
			 hearings.
					(B)Recess periodAny day
			 of a recess period of the Senate shall not be included in the extension period
			 described under subparagraph (A).


109 HR 134 IH: Emergency Loan Abuse Prevention Act of 2005
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-01-04
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 134
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 4, 2005
Mr. Kildee (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. George Miller of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

A BILL
To prevent abuse of the special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Loan Abuse Prevention Act of 2005.
2.Termination of excessive allowances Section 438(b)(2)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087–1(b)(2)(B)) is amended by striking clause (v) and inserting the following:

(v)This subparagraph shall not apply to—
(I)any loan made or purchased after the date of enactment of the Emergency Loan Abuse Prevention Act of 2004;
(II)any loan that had not qualified before such date of enactment for receipt of a special allowance payment determined under this subparagraph; or
(III)any loan made or purchased before such date of enactment with funds described in the first or second sentence of clause (i) if—
(aa)the obligation described in the first such sentence has, after such date of enactment, matured, or been retired or defeased; or
(bb)the maturity date or the date of retirement of the obligation described in the first such sentence has, after such date of enactment, been extended..
3.Expenditure of savings on increased pell grantsFrom any amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated for each of the fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act an additional amount for the purposes of increasing the maximum Pell grant in each Act providing annual appropriations for the Pell grant program under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a) that is equal to the amount that is determined annually by the Congressional Budget Office to be the amount by which expenditures under section 438 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1087–1) are reduced for such fiscal year by the enactment of section 2 of this Act.


114 S1507 IS: Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
U.S. Senate
2015-06-04
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1507IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 4, 2015Ms. Mikulski (for herself and Mr. Kirk) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the visa waiver program, and
			 for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act.
		2.Visa waiver
			 program enhanced security and reform
 (a)DefinitionsSection 217(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(1)) is amended to read as follows:

					(1)Authority to
				designate; definitions
						(A)Authority to
 designateThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate any country as a program country if that country meets the requirements under paragraph (2).
 (B)DefinitionsIn this subsection:
							(i)Appropriate
 congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means—
 (I)the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (II)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
 (III)the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (IV)the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;
 (V)the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (VI)the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
								(ii)Overstay
				rate
								(I)Initial
 designationThe term overstay rate means, with respect to a country being considered for designation in the program, the ratio between—
 (aa)the number of nationals of that country who were admitted to the United States on the basis of a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) whose periods of authorized stay ended during a fiscal year but who remained unlawfully in the United States beyond such periods; and
 (bb)the number of nationals of that country who were admitted to the United States on the basis of a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) whose periods of authorized stay ended during that fiscal year.
									(II)Continuing
 designationThe term overstay rate means, for each fiscal year after initial designation under this section with respect to a country, the ratio between—
 (aa)the number of nationals of that country who were admitted to the United States under this section or on the basis of a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) whose periods of authorized stay ended during a fiscal year but who remained unlawfully in the United States beyond such periods; and
 (bb)the number of nationals of that country who were admitted to the United States under this section or on the basis of a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) whose periods of authorized stay ended during that fiscal year.
									(III)Computation
 of overstay rateIn determining the overstay rate for a country, the Secretary of Homeland Security may utilize information from any available databases to ensure the accuracy of such rate.
								(iii)Program
 countryThe term program country means a country designated as a program country under subparagraph (A)..
			(b)Technical and
 conforming amendmentsSection 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended—
 (1)by striking Attorney General each place the term appears (except in subsection (c)(11)(B)) and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; and
 (2)in subsection (c)—
 (A)in paragraph (2)(C)(iii), by striking Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and inserting appropriate congressional committees;
 (B)in paragraph (5)(A)(i)(III), by striking Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and inserting appropriate congressional committees; and
 (C)in paragraph (7), by striking subparagraph (E).
					(c)Designation of
			 program countries based on overstay rates
				(1)In
 generalSection 217(c)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(2)(A)) is amended to read as follows:

						(A)General
				numerical limitations
							(i)Low
 nonimmigrant visa refusal rateThe percentage of nationals of that country refused nonimmigrant visas under section 101(a)(15)(B) during the previous full fiscal year was not more than 3 percent of the total number of nationals of that country who were granted or refused nonimmigrant visas under such section during such year.
							(ii)Low
 nonimmigrant overstay rateThe overstay rate for that country was not more than 3 percent during the previous fiscal year..
				(2)Qualification
 criteriaSection 217(c)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(3)) is amended to read as follows:

						(3)Qualification
 criteriaAfter designation as a program country under section 217(c)(2), a country may not continue to be designated as a program country unless the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines, pursuant to the requirements under paragraph (5), that the designation will be continued..
				(3)Initial
 periodSection 217(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)), as amended by this section, is further amended by striking paragraph (4).
				(4)Continuing
 designationSection 217(c)(5)(A)(i)(II) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(5)(A)(i)(II)) is amended to read as follows:

 (II)shall determine, based upon the results of an evaluation under subclause (I), whether any such designation under subsection (d) or (f), or probation under subsection (f), ought to be continued or terminated;.
				(5)Computation of
 visa refusal rates; judicial reviewSection 217(c)(6) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(6)) is amended to read as follows:

						(6)Computation of
				visa refusal rates and judicial review
							(A)Computation of
 visa refusal ratesFor purposes of determining the eligibility of a country to be designated as a program country, the calculation of visa refusal rates shall not include any visa refusals which incorporate any procedures based on, or are otherwise based on, race, sex, or disability, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law or regulation.
							(B)Judicial
 reviewNo court shall have jurisdiction under this section to review any visa refusal, the Secretary of State’s computation of a visa refusal rate, the Secretary of Homeland Security’s computation of an overstay rate, or the designation or nondesignation of a country as a program country..
				(6)Visa waiver
 informationSection 217(c)(7) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(7)) is amended—
 (A)by striking subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D); and
 (B)by striking waiver information.— and all that follows through In refusing and inserting waiver information.—In refusing.
					(7)Waiver
 authoritySection 217(c)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(8)) is amended to read as follows:

						(8)Waiver
 authorityThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may waive the application of paragraph (2)(A)(i) for a country if—
 (A)the country meets all other requirements of paragraph (2);
 (B)the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the totality of the country's security risk mitigation measures provide assurance that the country's participation in the program would not compromise the law enforcement, security interests, or enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States;
 (C)there has been a general downward trend in the percentage of nationals of the country refused nonimmigrant visas under section 101(a)(15)(B);
 (D)the country consistently cooperated with the Government of the United States on counterterrorism initiatives, information sharing, preventing terrorist travel, and extradition to the United States of individuals (including the country's own nationals) who commit crimes that violate United States law before the date of its designation as a program country, and the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State assess that such cooperation is likely to continue; and
 (E)the percentage of nationals of the country refused a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) during the previous full fiscal year was not more than 10 percent of the total number of nationals of that country who were granted or refused such nonimmigrant visas..
				(d)Termination of
 designation; probationSection 217(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(f)) is amended to read as follows:

					(f)Termination of
				designation; probation
 (1)DefinitionsIn this subsection:
							(A)Probationary
 periodThe term probationary period means the fiscal year in which a probationary country is placed in probationary status under this subsection.
							(B)Program
 countryThe term program country has the meaning given that term in subsection (c)(1)(B).
							(2)Determination,
				notice, and initial probationary period
							(A)Determination
 of probationary status and notice of noncomplianceAs part of each program country’s periodic evaluation required by subsection (c)(5)(A), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine whether a program country is in compliance with the program requirements under subparagraphs (A)(ii) through (F) of subsection (c)(2).
							(B)Initial
 probationary periodIf the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that a program country is not in compliance with the program requirements under subparagraphs (A)(ii) through (F) of subsection (c)(2), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall place the program country in probationary status for the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the periodic evaluation is completed.
							(3)Actions at the
 end of the initial probationary periodAt the end of the initial probationary period of a country under paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take one of the following actions:
							(A)Compliance
 during initial probationary periodIf the Secretary determines that all instances of noncompliance with the program requirements under subparagraphs (A)(ii) through (F) of subsection (c)(2) that were identified in the latest periodic evaluation have been remedied by the end of the initial probationary period, the Secretary shall end the country’s probationary period.
							(B)Noncompliance
 during initial probationary periodIf the Secretary determines that any instance of noncompliance with the program requirements under subparagraphs (A)(ii) through (F) of subsection (c)(2) that were identified in the latest periodic evaluation has not been remedied by the end of the initial probationary period—
 (i)the Secretary may terminate the country’s participation in the program; or
 (ii)on an annual basis, the Secretary may continue the country’s probationary status if the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that the country’s continued participation in the program is in the national interest of the United States.
								(4)Actions at the
 end of additional probationary periodsAt the end of all probationary periods granted to a country pursuant to paragraph (3)(B)(ii), the Secretary shall take one of the following actions:
							(A)Compliance
 during additional periodThe Secretary shall end the country’s probationary status if the Secretary determines during the latest periodic evaluation required by subsection (c)(5)(A) that the country is in compliance with the program requirements under subparagraphs (A)(ii) through (F) of subsection (c)(2).
							(B)Noncompliance
 during additional periodsThe Secretary shall terminate the country's participation in the program if the Secretary determines during the latest periodic evaluation required by subsection (c)(5)(A) that the program country continues to be in noncompliance with the program requirements under subparagraphs (A)(ii) through (F) of subsection (c)(2).
							(5)Effective
 dateThe termination of a country's participation in the program under paragraph (3)(B) or (4)(B) shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the Secretary determines that such participation shall be terminated. Until such date, nationals of the country shall remain eligible for a waiver under subsection (a).
						(6)Treatment of
 nationals after terminationFor purposes of this subsection and subsection (d)—
 (A)nationals of a country whose designation is terminated under paragraph (3) or (4) shall remain eligible for a waiver under subsection (a) until the effective date of such termination; and
 (B)a waiver under this section that is provided to such a national for a period described in subsection (a)(1) shall not, by such termination, be deemed to have been rescinded or otherwise rendered invalid, if the waiver is granted prior to such termination.
							(7)Consultative
 role of the secretary of stateIn this subsection, references to subparagraphs (A)(ii) through (F) of subsection (c)(2) and subsection (c)(5)(A) carry with them the consultative role of the Secretary of State as provided in those provisions..
			(e)Review of
 overstay tracking methodologyNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the methods used by the Secretary of Homeland Security—
 (1)to track aliens entering and exiting the United States; and
 (2)to detect any such alien who stays longer than such alien's period of authorized admission.
				(f)Evaluation of
 electronic system for travel authorizationNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress—
 (1)an evaluation of the security risks of aliens who enter the United States without an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization verification; and
 (2)a description of any improvements needed to minimize the number of aliens who enter the United States without the verification described in paragraph (1).
				(g)Sense of Congress on
 priority for review of program countriesIt is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in conducting evaluations of countries participating in the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187), as amended by this Act, should prioritize the reviews of countries in which circumstances indicate that such a review is necessary or desirable.


115 HR 4476 IH: PURPA Modernization Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-11-29
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4476IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 29, 2017Mr. Walberg (for himself and Mr. Blum) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the PURPA Modernization Act of 2017. 2.Location of small power production facilities (a)Rebuttable presumptionThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish in the Federal Register a final rule amending its regulations implementing section 3(17)(A)(ii) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(17)(A)(ii)), regarding the method for determining whether facilities are considered to be located at the same site as the facility for which qualification is sought for the purpose of calculating power production capacity, to provide a rebuttable presumption that—
 (1)facilities located one mile or more away from each other are not located at the same site; and (2)facilities located within one mile of each other are located at the same site.
				(b)Overcoming the presumption
 (1)Persons who may rebut the presumptionThe Commission shall allow any person (as defined in section 385.102 of title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) to rebut the presumption described in subsection (a).
 (2)Factors to be consideredIn determining whether a facility is considered to be located at the same site as the facility for which qualification is sought, the Commission shall take into account, to the extent practicable, the following factors:
 (A)The extent to which the owners or operators of the facilities are affiliated or associated with each other, or are under the control of the same company or person.
 (B)The extent to which the owners or operators of the facilities have treated the facilities as a single project for purposes of other regulatory filings or applications.
 (C)Whether the facilities use the same energy resource. (D)Whether the facilities have a common generator lead line or connect at the same or nearby interconnection points or substations.
 (E)The extent to which the owners or operators of the facilities have a common land lease or land rights with respect to land on which the facilities are located.
 (F)The extent to which the owners or operators of the facilities have common financing with respect to the facilities.
 (G)The extent to which the facilities are part of a common development plan or permitting effort, even if the interconnection of the facilities occurs at separate points.
 (c)Affiliation and associationThe Commission shall consider the owners or operators of facilities to be affiliated or associated for purposes of this section if they are affiliates or associate companies within the meaning of those terms as defined in section 1262 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16451).
 (d)ControlThe Commission shall consider the owner or operator of a facility to be under the control of a company or person for purposes of this section if—
 (1)the company or person directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds, with power to vote, 10 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of the owner or operator; or
 (2)the Commission determines, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that the company or person exercises, directly or indirectly (either alone or pursuant to an arrangement or understanding with one or more companies or persons), a controlling influence over the management of the owner or operator.
 3.Nondiscriminatory accessSection 210(m) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 824a–3(m)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (8)Nondiscriminatory accessFor purposes of this subsection, a qualifying small power production facility with an installed generation capacity of 2.5 megawatts or greater is presumed to have nondiscriminatory access to transmission and interconnection services and wholesale markets described in subparagraphs (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1).
				.
 4.Recognition of State or local determinationsSection 210(m) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 824a–3(m)), as amended by section 3, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

 (9)State or local determinationAfter the date of enactment of this paragraph, no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase electric energy from a qualifying small power production facility under this section if the appropriate State regulatory agency or non-regulated electric utility finds, and submits to the Commission a written determination, that—
 (A)the electric utility has no need to purchase electric energy from such qualifying small power production facility in the amounts to be offered within the timeframe proposed by the qualifying small power production facility, consistent with the needs for electric energy and the timeframe for those needs as specified in an electric utility’s integrated resource plan, in order to meet its obligation to serve customers; or
 (B)the electric utility employs integrated resource planning and conducts a competitive resource procurement process for long-term energy resources that provides an opportunity for qualifying small power production facilities to supply electric energy to the electric utility in accordance with the integrated resource plan of the electric utility..


116 S5029 IS: Community College Student Success Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-12-16
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 5029IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 16, 2020Mr. Schatz (for himself and Mr. Brown) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Education to establish and carry out two grant programs to make grants to eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide comprehensive support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Community College Student Success Act of 2020.2.Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title.Sec. 2. Table of contents.Sec. 3. Definitions.TITLE I—Community college student success programSec. 101. Definitions.Sec. 102. Community college student success grant program authorized.Sec. 103. Grants to plan community college student success programs.Sec. 104. Grants to implement community college student success programs.Sec. 105. Evaluations.Sec. 106. Outreach and technical assistance.Sec. 107. Report to Congress.Sec. 108. Supplement, not supplant.Sec. 109. Authorization of appropriations.TITLE II—Part time community college student success programSec. 201. Definitions.Sec. 202. Part time community college student success grant program authorized.Sec. 203. Grants to plan part time community college student success programs.Sec. 204. Grants to implement part time community college student success programs.Sec. 205. Evaluations.Sec. 206. Outreach and technical assistance.Sec. 207. Report to Congress.Sec. 208. Supplement, not supplant.Sec. 209. Authorization of appropriations.3.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Eligible institutionThe term eligible institution means a public 2-year institution of higher education.(2)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).(3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.(4)Transfer rateThe term transfer rate, when used with respect to students enrolled in a program of study at an eligible institution, means that rate at which such students transfer to a 4-year institution of higher education.ICommunity college student success program101.DefinitionsIn this title:(1)Community college student success programThe term community college student success program means a program carried out by an eligible institution under which the institution carries out the following:(A)Provides eligible students participating in such program with an amount that covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not covered by any Federal, State, or institutional financial assistance received by the student.(B)Requires eligible students participating in such program to—(i)be enrolled in the eligible institution and carry a full-time academic workload during each fall and spring semester (or equivalent terms) during which the student participates in such program;(ii)if the eligible student is referred to remedial courses or on academic probation, meet, on at least a weekly basis or under an alternate schedule, as determined by the institution, with a tutor, except that in the case of an eligible student who is academically struggling, but who is not referred to remedial courses or on academic probation, the student may meet with a tutor as often as the program advisor for such student requires or under an alternate schedule, as determined by the institution;(iii)meet with a program advisor—(I)twice each month during the first semester (or equivalent term) of participation in such program; and(II)as directed by the program advisor in subsequent semesters (or equivalent terms) under subparagraph (C)(ii); and(iv)meet with an on-campus career advisor or participate in a career services event once each semester (or equivalent term) or under an alternate schedule, as determined by the institution.(C)Provides a program advisor to each eligible student participating in such program who—(i)provides comprehensive academic and personal advising to the eligible student, including—(I)the creation and implementation of an academic plan for the student to graduate from a program of study at the eligible institution within 150 percent of the normal time for graduation from such program;(II)taking steps to enable an eligible student referred to remedial courses to complete college mathematics and English in their first year; and (III)assisting the eligible student with developing and achieving academic goals, including creating strong transfer pathways that demonstrate programmatic transfer for students interested in transferring to a 4-year institution of higher education;(ii)after the eligible student participating in such program completes a semester (or equivalent term), creates for the eligible student a needs-based advising schedule that indicates, based on the eligible student’s academic performance, the frequency with which such eligible student shall be required to meet with a program advisor for each subsequent semester (or equivalent term) of program participation;(iii)has a caseload of not more than 300 eligible students;(iv)tracks the attendance of the eligible student at the meetings described in clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv) of subparagraph (B);(v)monitors the academic progress of the eligible student; and(vi)provides each eligible student who meets the requirements of subparagraph (B), on at least a monthly basis, with financial incentives support that will enhance student success.(D)Provides tutoring, academic support, and career services at no cost to eligible students participating in such program, and may reserve places in select courses for such eligible students in order to create community within cohorts of eligible students.(E)Provides information to eligible students participating in such program about the eligibility of such students for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) and the program of block grants for States for temporary assistance for needy families established under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).(2)Eligible studentThe term eligible student means a student enrolled at an eligible institution who—(A)on the date such eligible student would begin participation in a community college student success program at such eligible institution—(i)is enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate degree that prepares students to transfer to a 4-year institution of higher education or advance in the labor market;(ii)is carrying a full-time academic workload during each Fall and Spring semester (or equivalent terms) during which the student participates in such program;(iii)takes at least 20 degree-applicable, non-remedial credits in a given academic year; and(iv)is—(I)a first-time undergraduate student; or(II)a continuing or transfer student with not more than 15 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (or its equivalent);(B)if the student is eligible for financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other common financial reporting form under section 483(a) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1090(a)); and(C)meets any other requirements established by the institution.(3)Full-time academic workloadThe term full-time academic workload, when used with respect to a semester or equivalent term, means at least 12 credits (or the equivalent).102.Community college student success grant program authorizedFrom the amounts appropriated under section 109, the Secretary of Education shall establish and carry out the community college student success grant program to award grants under sections 103 and 104, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to plan and implement community college student success programs designed to increase—(1)the rate at which program participants from a program of study at such eligible institution graduate within 150 percent of the normal time for graduation;(2)transfer rates of program participants; and(3)the number of credits that a program participant takes that apply to a degree in the participant's desired major.103.Grants to plan community college student success programs(a)Planning grants authorizedFrom the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section 109 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award planning grants for such fiscal year, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to develop plans for community college student success programs.(b)DurationA grant awarded under this section shall be for a 1-year period.(c)Peer review process; priorityIn awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall—(1)carry out a peer review process that—(A)requires that each application submitted under subsection (d) be peer reviewed by a panel of readers composed of individuals selected by the Secretary, which shall include—(i)not less than 50 percent of readers—(I)who are not employees of the Federal Government; and(II)who have relevant research or practical experience with respect to student support programs designed to increase graduation rates and transfer rates at public 2-year institutions of higher education; and(ii)to the maximum extent practicable, individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in higher education, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, and Native American Pacific Islanders (including Native Hawaiians), and individuals with disabilities; and(B)ensures that no individual assigned under subparagraph (A) to review an application has any conflict of interest with regard to that application that may make the individual unable to impartially conduct such review; and(2)give priority to eligible institutions that are eligible to receive funding under title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.; 20 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).(d)ApplicationAn eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include—(1)the graduation rate, the number of credits completed (disaggregated by remedial credits and college-level credits for each program of study), and the transfer rate for the most recent academic year for which data are available for eligible students and all students, respectively;(2)an analysis of how implementing a community college student success program may improve the graduation rate or transfer rate for eligible students; and(3)a description of the methods the eligible institution has previously used to improve the graduation rate or transfer rate with respect to eligible students and all students, respectively.(e)Use of fundsAn eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to develop a plan to implement a community college student success program at the eligible institution.(f)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date on which an eligible institution receives a grant under this section, such eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes—(1)a plan for implementing a community college student success program at the eligible institution, including—(A)the sufficiently ambitious outcome goals for achieving significant improvements in graduation rates and transfer rates for program participants and all students, respectively, before the end of the grant period;(B)the number of such eligible students who will participate in such program in relation to the amount of funding provided, including—(i)how such eligible students will be identified, referred, and selected in cases where the interest in the program is larger than the budget for the program; and (ii)a plan to ensure that economically disadvantaged students receive priority;(C)based on the most recent academic year for which data are available, disaggregated by eligible students and all students—(i)graduation rates;(ii)transfer rates; and(iii)average number of credits earned, including remedial and college-level credits, by associate degree earners;(D)an analysis of the financial needs of eligible students based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; (E)a description of how the eligible institution will effectively staff a community college student success program; and(F)a timeline for the implementation of such program;(2)a budgetary analysis that includes—(A)a description of how the eligible institution will provide non-Federal funds for such program under section 104(d); and(B)a description of how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period for the grant awarded to the institution under section 104; and(3)such other information as the Secretary may require. 104.Grants to implement community college student success programs(a)Implementation grants authorized(1)In generalFrom the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section 109 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants for such fiscal year, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions awarded a grant under section 103 to implement community college student success programs.(2)ConsultationIn awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall consult with the independent evaluator before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive such a grant for such fiscal year.(b)Requirements for selectionTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible institution shall meet the following requirements:(1)The eligible institution was awarded a grant under section 103 at least 1 year before such eligible institution submits an application under subsection (e).(2)The eligible institution submits an application under subsection (e).(3)The eligible institution demonstrates, on the date of the application described in subsection (e), the availability of non-Federal funding for the matching funds required under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (d)(1).(c)DurationA grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period.(d)Non-Federal contribution(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), an eligible institution awarded a grant under this section shall contribute in cash from non-Federal sources, the following:(A)For the second year of the grant period, an amount equal to 10 percent of the cost of carrying out the community college student success program at the institution for such year.(B)For each of the third through fifth years of the grant period, an amount equal to 20 percent of the cost of carrying out such program for the applicable year.(2)Exception(A)In generalNotwithstanding paragraph (1), with respect to an exempt institution awarded a grant under this section, for each year of the grant period beginning with the second year through the fifth year, the Secretary shall not require the institution to make a cash contribution from non-Federal sources in an amount that is greater than the amount equal to 5 percent of the cost of carrying out the community college student success program at the institution for such year.(B)DefinitionsFor purposes of this paragraph:(i)Exempt institutionThe term exempt institution means an eligible institution that is—(I)a Tribal college or university; or(II)an institution located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau.(ii)Tribal college or universityThe term Tribal college or university has the meaning given the term in section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c).(e)ApplicationAn eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include a copy of the report described in section 103(f).(f)Required use of fundsAn eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to—(1)implement a community college student success program; and(2)regularly review—(A)data to monitor the academic progress of eligible students participating in such program; and(B)the meeting and program participation requirements described in section 101(1).(g)Permissible use of fundsAn eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to—(1)establish or expand a data tracking system that includes early alerts to complete the regular reviews required under subsection (f)(2);(2)provide eligible students participating in the community college student success program for which the grant is awarded with financial assistance to cover the costs described in paragraph (2), (3), or (8) of section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087ll);(3)establish or expand career development services for such students, such as career workshops or career counseling;(4)establish or expand tutoring and academic support services for such students; (5)cover the costs of employment of administrators for the program whose sole job shall be to administer the program, without regard to whether the employment is full-time or less than full-time; and (6)provide financial support for eligible students participating in such program to enroll in courses offered during enrollment periods that are outside the fall and spring semesters (or equivalent terms).(h)Reports(1)In GeneralUsing the postsecondary student data system established under section 132(1) or a successor system (whichever includes the most recent data) to streamline reporting requirements and minimize reporting burdens, and in coordination with the National Center for Education Statistics, the Secretary shall, on at least an annual basis, collect data with respect to each community college student success program, including the data described in paragraph (2).(2)Data submitted by eligible institutionsEach eligible institution that receives a grant under this title shall provide the following to the Secretary:(A)On an annual basis, such information as may be necessary for the Secretary to collect data about—(i)the demographic characteristics of the eligible students participating in the community college student success program;(ii)the average number of credits attempted and average number of credits earned, rate of retention, rate of degree completion, and transfer rates of such eligible students; and(iii)the graduation rate of such eligible students. (B)An annual performance report for each year of the grant period that includes—(i)an analysis of the implementation and progress of such program based on the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section 103(f)(1)(A), including challenges to and changes made to such program;(ii)if according to the analysis under subparagraph (A), the program is not on track to meet such ambitious outcome goals, a description of the plans to adjust the program to improve the performance of the program;(iii)the participation of such eligible students in tutoring, academic support, career services, and meetings with program advisors; and(iv)when data is available, information that will allow for a comparison of the data collected for such year under this subparagraph with such data collected for each of the 2 years preceding the date on which the grant was awarded. (C)Not later than 6 years after the date on which the eligible institution received such grant, a final report to the Secretary that includes an analysis of—(i)the factors that contributed to the success or failure of the community college student success program in meeting the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section 103(f)(1)(A);(ii)the challenges faced in attempting to implement such program;(iii)information on how to improve such program;(iv)whether the program has created an institution-wide reform with respect to graduate rates and transfer rates for all students, and if so, how such reform was created; and(v)how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period.105.Evaluations(a)Independent evaluationsBefore finalizing which eligible institutions will receive grants under section 104 for a fiscal year, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall enter into a contract with an independent evaluator—(1)to consult with the Secretary on which eligible institutions should receive the grants; and(2)to use the What Works Clearinghouse Standards (without reservations) to evaluate, throughout the duration of the grant period of such grants—(A)each community college student success program for which such grant is awarded, including whether the program met its ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section 103(f)(1)(A);(B)the average impact of community college student success programs on graduation rates, the average number of credits per associate degree awarded, and transfer rates for eligible students;(C)the variation in program impacts across eligible institutions with respect to such rates; and(D)whether such programs are cost effective in creating higher graduation rates and transfer rates of participating eligible students compared with such rates at eligible institutions without such programs.(b)Results of evaluationsThe results of the evaluations under subsection (a) shall be made publicly available on the website of the Department of Education.(c)Funding for evaluationsThe Secretary may reserve not more than 15 percent of the funds appropriated under section 109 for a fiscal year to carry out this section for such fiscal year.106.Outreach and technical assistance(a)OutreachThe Secretary shall conduct outreach activities to notify eligible institutions of the availability of grants under this title.(b)Technical assistanceThe Secretary shall provide technical assistance—(1)to eligible institutions that may be interested in applying for grants under this title, including assistance with applications for such grants; and(2)to eligible institutions awarded grants under this title, including assistance with—(A)establishing ambitious outcome goals described in section 103(f)(1)(A); and(B)the implementation of a community college student success program.(c)Funding for technical assistance for evaluationsThe Secretary may reserve not more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated under section 109 for a fiscal year for technical assistance under this section for such fiscal year.107.Report to CongressNot later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary receives the final evaluation results under section 105 for eligible institutions that were awarded grants under section 104 for the same fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes—(1)the number of grants awarded under section 104 for such fiscal year, and the amount of such grants;(2)the number of grants awarded under section 103 to eligible institutions that received or would have been eligible for the grants described in paragraph (1), and the amount of such grants; (3)the number of grants awarded under section 103 to eligible institutions that would have been eligible, but did not receive the grants described in paragraph (1); (4)such final evaluation results; and(5)any other information the Secretary may determine is relevant. 108.Supplement, not supplantFunds awarded to an eligible institution under this title shall be used only to supplement the amount of funds that would, in the absence of the Federal funds provided under this title, be made available from non-Federal sources or other Federal sources to carry out the activities under this title, and not to supplant such funds.109.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2031, to be available until expended.IIPart time community college student success program201.DefinitionsIn this title:(1)Part time community college student success programThe term part time community college student success program means a program carried out by an eligible institution under which the eligible institution carries out the following:(A)Provides students participating in such program with an amount that covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not covered by any Federal, State, or institutional financial assistance received by the student.(B)Requires students participating in such program to—(i)be enrolled in not less than 12 credits at the eligible institution as a degree-seeking student during each fall and spring semester (or equivalent terms) during which the student participates in such program;(ii)if the student is referred to remedial or corequisite courses or on academic probation, meet, not less than on a weekly basis, with a tutor or appropriate academic support, except that in the case of a student who is academically struggling, but who is not referred to remedial courses or on academic probation, the student may meet with a tutor as often as the program advisor for such student requires;(iii)meet with a program advisor—(I)twice each month during the first semester (or equivalent term) of participation in such program; and(II)as directed by the program advisor in subsequent semesters (or equivalent terms) under subparagraph (C)(ii); and(iv)meet with a career advisor or participate in a career services event not less than once each semester (or equivalent term).(C)Provides a program advisor to each student participating in such program who—(i)provides comprehensive academic, career, and personal advising to the student, such as—(I)the creation and implementation of an academic plan for the student to graduate from a program of study at the eligible institution within 150 percent of the normal time for graduation from such program;(II)if an eligible student is referred to remedial or corequisite courses, taking steps to enable the student to complete college mathematics and English within the first 30 credit hours; and(III)assisting the student with developing and achieving academic goals, including creating strong transfer pathways that demonstrate programmatic transfer for students interested in transferring to a 4-year institution of higher education;(ii)after the student participating in such program completes a semester (or equivalent term), creates for the student a needs-based advising schedule that indicates, based on the student’s academic performance, the frequency with which such student shall be required to meet with a program advisor for each subsequent semester (or equivalent term) of program participation;(iii)has a caseload of not more than 300 students;(iv)tracks the attendance of the student at the meetings described in clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv) of subparagraph (B);(v)monitors the academic progress of the student; and(vi)provides each student who meets the requirements of subparagraph (B), on not less than a monthly basis, with financial incentives, such as a transportation pass, a gas card, or a grocery card.(D)Provides tutoring, academic support, and career services at no cost to students participating in such program, and may reserve places in select courses for such students in order to create community within cohorts of students.(E)Provides information to eligible students participating in such program about the eligibility of such students for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) and the program of block grants for States for temporary assistance for needy families established under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). (2)Eligible studentThe term eligible student means a student enrolled at an eligible institution who—(A)on the date such eligible student would begin participation in a part time community college student success program at such eligible institution—(i)is enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate degree that prepares students to transfer to a 4-year institution of higher education or advance in the labor market; and(ii)is—(I)a first-time undergraduate student; or(II)a continuing or transfer student with not more than 15 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (or its equivalent);(B)completes not less than 24 credits, at least 20 of which must be degree-applicable, at the eligible institution as a degree-seeking student during each academic year during which the student participates in the part time community college student success program;(C)if the student is eligible for financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other common financial reporting form under section 483(a) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1090(a)); and(D)meets any other requirements established by the institution.(3)Minority-serving institutionThe term minority-serving institution means an institution described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).202.Part time community college student success grant program authorizedFrom the amounts appropriated under section 209, the Secretary of Education shall establish and carry out the part time community college student success grant program to award grants under sections 203 and 204, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to plan and implement part time community college student success programs for eligible students that are designed to increase—(1)the rate at which program participants graduate from a program of study at such eligible institution within 150 percent of the normal time for graduation;(2)transfer rates of program participants; and(3)the number of credits that a program participant takes that apply to a degree in the participant's desired major.203.Grants to plan part time community college student success programs(a)Planning grants authorizedFrom the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section 209 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award planning grants for such fiscal year, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to develop plans for part time community college student success programs.(b)DurationA grant awarded under this section shall be for a 1-year period.(c)Peer review process; priorityIn awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall—(1)carry out a peer review process that—(A)requires that each application submitted under subsection (d) be peer reviewed by a panel of readers composed of individuals selected by the Secretary, which shall include—(i)not less than 50 percent of readers—(I)who are not employees of the Federal Government; and(II)who have relevant research or practical experience with respect to student support programs designed to increase graduation rates and transfer rates at public 2-year institutions of higher education; and(ii)to the maximum extent practicable, individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in higher education, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, and Native American Pacific Islanders (including Native Hawaiians), and individuals with disabilities; and(B)ensures that no individual assigned under subparagraph (A) to review an application has any conflict of interest with regard to that application that may make the individual unable to impartially conduct such review; and(2)give priority to eligible institutions that are eligible to receive funding under title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.; 20 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).(d)ApplicationAn eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include—(1)the graduation rate, the number of credits completed (disaggregated by remedial credits and college-level credits for each program of study), and the transfer rate for the most recent academic year for which data are available for eligible students and all students, respectively;(2)an analysis of how implementing a community college student success program may improve the graduation rate or transfer rate for eligible students; and(3)a description of the methods the eligible institution has previously used to improve the graduation rate or transfer rate with respect to eligible students and all students, respectively. (e)Use of fundsAn eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to develop a plan to implement a part time community college student success program at the eligible institution for eligible students.(f)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date on which an eligible institution receives a grant under this section, such eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes—(1)a plan for implementing a community college student success program at the eligible institution, including—(A)the sufficiently ambitious outcome goals for achieving significant improvements in graduation rates and transfer rates for program participants and all students, respectively, as such rates are defined by the eligible institution, in consultation with the Secretary, before the end of the grant period;(B)the number of such eligible students who will participate in such program, including—(i)how such eligible students will be identified, referred, and selected, in cases where the interest in the program is larger than the budget for the program; and(ii)a plan to ensure that economically disadvantaged students receive priority;(C)based on the most recent academic year for which data are available, disaggregated by eligible students and all students—(i)graduation rates;(ii)transfer rates; and (iii)average number of credits earned, including remedial and college-level credits, by associate degree earners;(D)an analysis of the financial needs of eligible students based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;(E)a description of how the eligible institution will effectively staff a community college student success program; and(F)a timeline for the implementation of such program;(2)a budgetary analysis that includes—(A)a description of how the eligible institution will provide non-Federal funds for such program under section 204(d); and(B)a description of how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period for the grant awarded to the institution under section 204; and(3)such other information as the Secretary may require. 204.Grants to implement part time community college student success programs(a)Implementation grants authorized(1)In generalFrom the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section 209 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants for such fiscal year, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions awarded a grant under section 203 to implement part time community college student success programs.(2)ConsultationIn awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall consult with the independent evaluator described in section 205(a) before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive such a grant for such fiscal year.(b)Requirements for selectionTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible institution shall meet the following requirements:(1)The eligible institution was awarded a grant under section 203 not less than 1 year before such eligible institution submits an application under subsection (e).(2)The eligible institution submits an application under subsection (e).(3)The eligible institution demonstrates, on the date of the application described in subsection (e), the availability of non-Federal funding for the matching funds required under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (d)(1).(c)DurationA grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period.(d)Non-Federal contribution(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), an eligible institution awarded a grant under this section shall contribute in cash from non-Federal sources the following:(A)For the second year of the grant period, an amount equal to 10 percent of the cost of carrying out the part time community college student success program for eligible students at the institution for such year.(B)For each of the third year through fifth years of the grant period, an amount equal to 20 percent of the cost of carrying out such program for the applicable year.(2)Exception(A)In generalNotwithstanding (1), with respect to an exempt institution awarded a grant under this section, for each year of the grant period beginning with the second year through the fifth year, the Secretary shall not require the institution to make a cash contribution from non-Federal sources in an amount that is greater than the amount equal to 5 percent of the cost of carrying out the part time community college student success program at the institution for such year.(B)DefinitionsFor purposes of this paragraph:(i)Exempt institutionThe term exempt institution means an eligible institution that is—(I)a Tribal College or University; or(II)an institution located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau.(ii)Tribal College or UniversityThe term Tribal College or University has the meaning given the term in section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c).(e)ApplicationAn eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include a copy of the report described in section 203(f).(f)Required use of fundsAn eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to—(1)implement a part time community college student success program; and(2)regularly review—(A)data to monitor the academic progress of eligible students participating in such program; and(B)the meeting and program participation requirements described in section 201(1).(g)Permissible use of fundsAn eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to—(1)establish or expand a data tracking system that includes early alerts to complete the regular reviews required under subsection (f)(2);(2)provide eligible students participating in the part time community college student success program for which the grant is awarded with financial assistance to cover the costs described in paragraph (2), (3), or (8) of section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087ll);(3)establish or expand career development services for such eligible students, such as career workshops or career counseling;(4)establish or expand tutoring and academic support services for such eligible students; (5)cover the costs of employment of administrators for the program whose sole job shall be to administer the program, without regard to whether the employment is full-time or less than full-time; and (6)provide financial support for such eligible students participating in such program to enroll in courses offered during enrollment periods that are outside the fall and spring semesters (or equivalent terms).(h)Reports(1)In GeneralUsing the postsecondary student data system established under section 132(1) or a successor system (whichever includes the most recent data) to streamline reporting requirements and minimize reporting burdens, and in coordination with the National Center for Education Statistics, the Secretary shall, on at least an annual basis, collect data with respect to each community college student success program, including the data described in paragraph (2).(2)Data submitted by eligible institutionsEach eligible institution that receives a grant under this title shall provide the following to the Secretary:(A)On an annual basis, such information as may be necessary for the Secretary to collect data about—(i)the demographic characteristics of the eligible students participating in the part time community college student success program;(ii)the average number of credits attempted and average number of credits earned, rate of retention, rate of degree completion, and transfer rates of such eligible students; and(iii)the graduation rate of such eligible students. (B)An annual performance report for each year of the grant period that includes—(i)an analysis of the implementation and progress of such program based on the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section 203(f)(1)(A), including challenges to and changes made to such program;(ii)if according to the analysis under subparagraph (A), the program is not on track to meet such ambitious outcome goals, a description of the plans to adjust the program to improve the performance of the program;(iii)the participation of such eligible students in tutoring, academic support, career services, and meetings with program advisors; and(iv)when data is available, information that will allow for a comparison of the data collected for such year under this subparagraph with such data collected for each of the 2 years preceding the date on which the grant was awarded. (C)Not later than 6 years after the date on which the eligible institution received such grant, a final report to the Secretary that includes an analysis of—(i)the factors that contributed to the success or failure of the community college student success program in meeting the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section 203(f)(1)(A);(ii)the challenges faced in attempting to implement such program;(iii)information on how to improve such program;(iv)whether the program has created an institution-wide reform with respect to graduate rates and transfer rates for all students, and if so, how such reform was created; and(v)how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period. 205.Evaluations(a)Independent evaluationsBefore finalizing which eligible institutions will receive grants under section 204 for a fiscal year, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall enter into a contract with an independent evaluator—(1)to consult with the Secretary on which eligible institutions should receive the grants; and(2)to use the What Works Clearinghouse Standards (without reservations) to evaluate, throughout the duration of the grant period of such grants—(A)each part time community college student success program for eligible students for which such grant is awarded, including whether the program met its ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section 203(f)(1)(A);(B)the average impact of part time community college student success programs on graduation rates, the average number of credits per associate degree awarded, and transfer rates for eligible students;(C)the variation in program impacts across eligible institutions with respect to such rates; and(D)whether such programs lead to higher graduation rates and transfer rates of eligible students per dollar spent for such students by such institutions compared with such rates at eligible institutions without such programs.(b)Results of evaluationsThe results of the evaluations under subsection (a) shall be made publicly available on the website of the Department of Education.(c)Funding for evaluationsThe Secretary may reserve not more than 15 percent of the funds appropriated under section 209 for a fiscal year to carry out this section for such fiscal year.206.Outreach and technical assistance(a)OutreachThe Secretary shall conduct outreach activities to notify eligible institutions of the availability of grants under this title.(b)Technical assistanceThe Secretary shall provide technical assistance—(1)to eligible institutions that may be interested in applying for grants under this title, including assistance with applications for such grants; and(2)to eligible institutions awarded grants under this title, including assistance with—(A)establishing ambitious outcome goals described in section 203(f)(1)(A); and(B)the implementation of a part time community college student success program.(c)Funding for technical assistance for evaluationsThe Secretary may reserve not more than 7 percent of the funds appropriated under section 209 for a fiscal year for technical assistance under this section for such fiscal year.207.Report to CongressNot later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary receives the final evaluation results under section 205 for eligible institutions that were awarded grants under section 204 for the same fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes—(1)the number of grants awarded under section 204 for such fiscal year, and the amount of such grants;(2)the number of grants awarded under section 203 to eligible institutions that received or would have been eligible for the grants described in paragraph (1), and the amount of such grants;(3)the number of grants awarded under section 203 to eligible institutions that would have been eligible but did not receive the grants described in paragraph (1);(4)such final evaluation results; and(5)any other information the Secretary may determine is relevant.208.Supplement, not supplantFunds awarded to an eligible institution under this title shall be used only to supplement the amount of funds that would, in the absence of the Federal funds provided under this title, be made available from non-Federal sources or other Federal sources to carry out the activities under this title, and not to supplant such funds.209.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $5,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2031, to be available until expended.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2348
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 25, 2012
			Mr. Levin introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on cyclopentylpropionyl
		  chloride.

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

								9902.01.00Cyclopentylpropionyl chloride (CAS No. 104–97–2) (provided for
						in subheading 2916.20.50) FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

					.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to
			 goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
			 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.