113 HR 4593 IH: To prohibit the Department of the Treasury from assigning tax statuses to organizations based on their political beliefs and activities.
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-05-07
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4593
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 7, 2014
			Mr. Neugebauer (for himself, Mr. Culberson, Mr. Gingrey of Georgia, Mr. Carter, and Mr. Stockman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To prohibit the Department of the Treasury from assigning tax statuses to organizations based on
			 their political beliefs and activities.

		1.Prohibiting tax status from being assigned based on political beliefs and activities
			(a)FindingsCongress finds the following:
				(1)The income tax system of the United States relies on voluntary compliance by taxpayers.
				(2)The filing of tax returns and other tax-related documents with the Internal Revenue Service often
			 requires the submission of information to the Federal Government that
			 taxpayers would otherwise consider private.
				(3)To ensure widespread voluntary compliance by taxpayers, the American public must have absolute
			 trust that the Internal Revenue Service is acting in a non-partisan
			 manner.
				(4)Taxpayers must be ensured that their treatment by the Internal Revenue Service will not be based on
			 race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or
			 political creed, including their support for or opposition to any
			 Government policies.
				(5)The confidence of taxpayers in the system of taxation in the United States is compromised when the
			 Internal Revenue Service is required to assign tax treatment based on
			 political beliefs or activities.
				(6)The targeting of certain individuals and groups by the Internal Revenue Services based on their
			 political beliefs and activities must be stopped, and to ensure the
			 integrity of the income tax system of the United States, the Internal
			 Revenue Service should be removed from evaluating the political activities
			 of any individuals or organizations.
				(b)Political organizationsParagraph (1) of section 527(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

					(1)Political organizationThe term political organization means a party, committee, association, fund, or other organization (whether or not incorporated)—
						(A)which is registered as a political committee with the Federal Election Commission,
						(B)has been determined, pursuant to proceedings under section 309 of the Federal Election Campaign Act
			 of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 437g) or by a court of law, to be a political committee,
			 as defined under section 301(4) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 431(4)), or
						(C)which is organized and operated primarily for the purposes of directly or indirectly accepting
			 contributions or making expenditures, or both, for influencing or
			 attempting to influence the selection, nomination, election, or
			 appointment of any individual to any State or local public office and—
							(i)is not required to register with the Federal Election Commission, and
							(ii)is required to register with the appropriate State agency as a political committee..
			(c)Tax-Exempt organizationsSection 501 of such Code is amended—
				(1)by redesignating subsection (s) as subsection (t), and
				(2)by inserting after subsection (r) the following new subsection:

						(s)Promotion of social welfare
							(1)In generalFor purposes of paragraph (4)(A) of subsection (c), the term promotion of social welfare shall include—
								(A)any political activity in furtherance of American democracy, provided that such activities do not
			 exceed 50 percent of the organization's total activities (not including
			 activities performed on a volunteer basis),
								(B)any activities for the purpose of educating individuals on issues of public importance and on the
			 behavior of public officials, including participation in ballot
			 initiatives and referenda, and
								(C)any activity described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) of section 301(9)(B) of the Federal
			 Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(9)(B)).
								(2)Political activity in furtherance of American democracyFor purposes of this subsection, the term political activity in furtherance of American democracy shall include any activity described in subparagraph (A) of section 301(9) of the Federal Election
			 Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(9)).
							(3)Rule of constructionNothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt an organization from satisfying any
			 applicable requirements for filing as a political committee pursuant to
			 the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431 et seq.)..


		II
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5798
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			December 7, 2006
			Received

		AN ACT
		To amend the Public Health Service Act to
		  modify the program for the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees by
		  terminating the authority for the removal of chimpanzees from the system for
		  research purposes.

		1.Sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees;
			 termination of authority for removal from system for research purposes
			(a)In generalThe first section 481C of the Public Health
			 Service Act (42
			 U.S.C. 287a–3a) (added by section 2 of
			 Public Law
			 106–551) is amended in subsection (d)—
				(1)in paragraph (2), in subparagraph (J), by
			 striking If any chimpanzee is removed and all that follows;
			 and
				(2)in paragraph (3)—
					(A)in subparagraph (A)—
						(i)by striking clause (ii); and
						(ii)by striking except as
			 provided in the matter preceding clause (i) and all that follows
			 through behavioral studies and inserting the following:
			 except that the chimpanzee may be used for noninvasive behavioral
			 studies;
						(B)by striking subparagraph (B);
					(C)by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
			 subparagraph (B); and
					(D)in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated),
			 by striking under subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting
			 under subparagraph (A).
					(b)Technical correctionPart E of title IV of the Public Health
			 Service Act (42
			 U.S.C. 287 et seq.) is amended by redesignating the second
			 section 481C (added by section 204(a) of
			 Public Law
			 106–505) as section 481D.

			Passed the House of
			 Representatives December 6, 2006.
			Karen L. Haas,
			Clerk.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3053
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 9, 2012
			Mr. Inhofe (for himself,
			 Mr. Boozman, Mr. Risch, Mr.
			 DeMint, Mr. Wicker,
			 Mr. Enzi, Mr.
			 Cochran, Mr. Johnson of
			 Wisconsin, Mr. Paul,
			 Mr. Moran, Mr.
			 Blunt, Mr. Cornyn,
			 Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr.
			 Toomey, Mr. McConnell,
			 Mr. Coburn, Mr.
			 Barrasso, Mr. Chambliss,
			 Mr. Thune, Mr.
			 Graham, and Mr. Vitter)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Environment and Public
			 Works

		A BILL
		To require Regional Administrators of the Environmental
		  Protection Agency to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the
		  Senate.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the EPA Regional Oversight Act of
			 2012.
		2.Regional
			 Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency
			(a)In
			 generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, including
			 Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970 (5 U.S.C. App. 1), each Regional
			 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall be appointed by the
			 President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
			(b)IncumbentsNotwithstanding
			 subsection (a), the individuals serving as Regional Administrators of the
			 Environmental Protection Agency on the date of enactment of this Act may
			 continue to serve as Regional Administrators until January 1, 2013.


117 HR 1144 : Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act
U.S. House of Representatives

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IIB117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1144IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 16, 2021Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for programs and activities to protect the water quality of the Puget Sound, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or the PUGET SOS Act.2.Puget sound coordinated recoveryTitle I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:124.Puget Sound(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Coastal nonpoint pollution control programThe term Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program means the State of Washington’s Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program approved under section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990.(2)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Program Office.(3)Federal Action PlanThe term Federal Action Plan means the plan developed under subsection (c)(3)(B). (4)International Joint CommissionThe term International Joint Commission means the International Joint Commission established by the Treaty relating to the boundary waters and questions arising along the boundary between the United States and Canada, signed at Washington January 11, 1909, and entered into force May 5, 1910 (36 Stat. 2448; TS 548; 12 Bevans 319).(5)Pacific Salmon CommissionThe term Pacific Salmon Commission means the Pacific Salmon Commission established by the United States and Canada under the Treaty concerning Pacific salmon, with annexes and memorandum of understanding, signed at Ottawa January 28, 1985, and entered into force March 18, 1985 (TIAS 11091; 1469 UNTS 357) (commonly known as the Pacific Salmon Treaty). (6)Program OfficeThe term Program Office means the Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office established by subsection (b).(7)Puget Sound Action Agenda; Action AgendaThe term Puget Sound Action Agenda or Action Agenda means the most recent plan developed by the Puget Sound National Estuary Program Management Conference, in consultation with the Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference, and approved by the Administrator as the comprehensive conservation and management plan for the Puget Sound under section 320.(8)Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task ForceThe term Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force means the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force established under subsection (c). (9)Puget Sound Federal Task ForceThe term Puget Sound Federal Task Force means the Puget Sound Federal Task Force established in 2016 under a memorandum of understanding among 9 Federal agencies.(10)Puget Sound National Estuary Program Management ConferenceThe term Puget Sound National Estuary Program Management Conference means the management conference for the Puget Sound convened pursuant to section 320.(11)Puget Sound PartnershipThe term Puget Sound Partnership means the State agency created under the laws of the State of Washington (section 90.71.210 of the Revised Code of Washington), or its successor agency that has been designated by the Administrator as the lead entity to support the Puget Sound National Estuary Program Management Conference.(12)Puget Sound region(A)In generalThe term Puget Sound region means the land and waters in the northwest corner of the State of Washington from the Canadian border to the north to the Pacific Ocean on the west, including Hood Canal and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.(B)InclusionThe term Puget Sound region includes all watersheds that drain into the Puget Sound. (13)Puget Sound Tribal Management ConferenceThe term Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference means the 20 treaty Indian tribes of western Washington and the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.(14)Salish SeaThe term Salish Sea means the network of coastal waterways on the west coast of North America that includes the Puget Sound, the Strait of Georgia, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.(15)Salmon recovery plansThe term Salmon Recovery Plans means the recovery plans for salmon and steelhead species approved by the Secretary of the Interior under section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 that are applicable to the Puget Sound region.(16)State Advisory CommitteeThe term State Advisory Committee means the advisory committee established by subsection (d).(17)Treaty rights at risk initiativeThe term Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative means the report from the treaty Indian tribes of western Washington entitled Treaty Rights At Risk: Ongoing Habitat Loss, the Decline of the Salmon Resource, and Recommendations for Change and dated July 14, 2011, or its successor report that outlines issues and offers solutions for the protection of Tribal treaty rights, recovery of salmon habitat, and management of sustainable treaty and nontreaty salmon fisheries, including through Tribal salmon hatchery programs.(b)Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office(1)EstablishmentThere is established in the Environmental Protection Agency a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office, to be located in the State of Washington.(2)Director(A)In generalThere shall be a Director of the Program Office, who shall have leadership and project management experience and shall be highly qualified to—(i)direct the integration of multiple project planning efforts and programs from different agencies and jurisdictions; and(ii)align numerous, and possibly competing, priorities to accomplish visible and measurable outcomes under the Action Agenda.(B)PositionThe position of Director of the Program Office shall be a career reserved position, as such term is defined in section 3132 of title 5, United States Code.(3)Delegation of authority; staffingUsing amounts made available pursuant to subsection (h), the Administrator shall delegate to the Director such authority and provide such staff as may be necessary to carry out this section.(4)DutiesThe Director shall—(A)coordinate and manage the timely execution of the requirements of this section, including the formation and meetings of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force;(B)coordinate activities related to the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound across the Environmental Protection Agency;(C)coordinate and align the activities of the Administrator with the Action Agenda, Salmon Recovery Plans, the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative, and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program;(D)promote the efficient use of Environmental Protection Agency resources in pursuit of the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound;(E)serve on the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force and collaborate with, help coordinate, and implement activities with other Federal agencies that have responsibilities involving the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound;(F)provide or procure such other advice, technical assistance, research, assessments, monitoring, or other support as is determined by the Director to be necessary or prudent to most efficiently and effectively fulfill the objectives and priorities of the Action Agenda, the Salmon Recovery Plans, the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative, and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program, consistent with the best available science, to ensure the health of the Puget Sound ecosystem;(G)track the progress of the Environmental Protection Agency towards meeting the agency’s specified objectives and priorities within the Action Agenda and the Federal Action Plan;(H)implement the recommendations of the Comptroller General set forth in the report entitled Puget Sound Restoration: Additional Actions Could Improve Assessments of Progress and dated July 19, 2018;(I)serve as liaison and coordinate activities for the restoration and protection of the Salish Sea with Canadian authorities, the Pacific Salmon Commission, and the International Joint Commission; and(J)carry out such additional duties as the Director determines necessary and appropriate.(c)Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force(1)EstablishmentThere is established a Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force. (2)Membership(A)CompositionThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall be composed of the following members: (i)The following individuals appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture:(I)A representative of the National Forest Service.(II)A representative of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.(ii)A representative of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration appointed by the Secretary of Commerce.(iii)The following individuals appointed by the Secretary of Defense:(I)A representative of the Corps of Engineers.(II)A representative of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord.(III)A representative of the Commander, Navy Region Northwest.(iv)The Director of the Program Office.(v)The following individuals appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security:(I)A representative of the Coast Guard.(II)A representative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.(vi)The following individuals appointed by the Secretary of the Interior:(I)A representative of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.(II)A representative of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.(III)A representative of the United States Geological Survey.(IV)A representative of the National Park Service.(vii)The following individuals appointed by the Secretary of Transportation:(I)A representative of the Federal Highway Administration.(II)A representative of the Federal Transit Administration.(viii)Representatives of such other Federal agencies, programs, and initiatives as the other members of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force determines necessary.(B)QualificationsMembers appointed under this paragraph shall have experience and expertise in matters of restoration and protection of large watersheds and bodies of water, or related experience that will benefit the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound.(C)Co-Chairs(i)In generalThe following members of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall serve as Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force:(I)The representative of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.(II)The Director of the Program Office.(III)The representative of the Corps of Engineers.(ii)LeadershipThe Co-Chairs shall ensure the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force completes its duties through robust discussion of all relevant issues. The Co-Chairs shall share leadership responsibilities equally.(3)Duties(A)General dutiesThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall—(i)uphold Federal trust responsibilities to restore and protect resources crucial to Tribal treaty rights, including by carrying out government-to-government consultation with Indian tribes when requested by such tribes;(ii)provide a venue for dialogue and coordination across all Federal agencies represented by a member of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force to align Federal resources for the purposes of carrying out the requirements of this section and all other Federal laws that contribute to the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, including by—(I)enabling and encouraging such agencies to act consistently with the objectives and priorities of the Action Agenda, the Salmon Recovery Plans, the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative, and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program; (II)facilitating the coordination of Federal activities that impact such restoration and protection;(III)facilitating the delivery of feedback given by such agencies to the Puget Sound Partnership during the development of the Action Agenda; (IV)facilitating the resolution of interagency conflicts associated with such restoration and protection among such agencies;(V)providing a forum for exchanging information among such agencies regarding activities being conducted, including obstacles or efficiencies found, during restoration and protection activities; and(VI)promoting the efficient use of government resources in pursuit of such restoration and protection through coordination and collaboration, including by ensuring that the Federal efforts relating to the science necessary for such restoration and protection are consistent, and not duplicative, across the Federal Government;(iii)catalyze public leaders at all levels to work together toward shared goals by demonstrating interagency best practices coming from such agencies;(iv)provide advice and support on scientific and technical issues and act as a forum for the exchange of scientific information about the Puget Sound;(v)identify and inventory Federal environmental research and monitoring programs related to the Puget Sound, and provide such inventory to the Puget Sound National Estuary Program Management Conference;(vi)ensure that Puget Sound restoration and protection activities are as consistent as practicable with ongoing restoration and protection and related efforts in the Salish Sea that are being conducted by Canadian authorities, the Pacific Salmon Commission, and the International Joint Commission;(vii)ensure that Puget Sound restoration and protection activities are consistent with national security interests;(viii)establish any working groups or committees necessary to assist the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force in its duties, including relating to public policy and scientific issues; and(ix)raise national awareness of the significance of the Puget Sound.(B)Puget Sound Federal Action Plan(i)In generalNot later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall develop and approve a Federal Action Plan that leverages Federal programs across agencies and serves to coordinate diverse programs and priorities for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound.(ii)Revision of Puget Sound Federal Action PlanNot less often than once every 5 years after the date of approval of the Federal Action Plan under clause (i), the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall review, and revise as appropriate, the Federal Action Plan.(C)Feedback by Federal agenciesIn facilitating feedback under subparagraph (A)(ii)(III), the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall request Federal agencies to consider, at a minimum, possible Federal actions within the Puget Sound region designed to—(i)further the goals, targets, and actions of the Action Agenda, the Salmon Recovery Plans, the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative, and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program;(ii)as applicable, implement and enforce this Act, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and all other Federal laws that contribute to the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, including those that protect Tribal treaty rights;(iii)prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species;(iv)protect marine and wildlife habitats;(v)protect, restore, and conserve forests, wetlands, riparian zones, and nearshore waters;(vi)promote resilience to climate change and ocean acidification effects;(vii)restore fisheries so that they are sustainable and productive;(viii)preserve biodiversity;(ix)restore and protect ecosystem services that provide clean water, filter toxic chemicals, and increase ecosystem resilience; and(x)improve water quality, including by preventing and managing stormwater runoff, incorporating erosion control techniques and trash capture devices, using sustainable stormwater practices, and mitigating and minimizing nonpoint source pollution, including marine litter.(4)Participation of State Advisory Committee and Puget Sound Tribal Management ConferenceThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall carry out its duties with input from, and in collaboration with, the State Advisory Committee and the Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference, including by seeking advice and recommendations on the actions, progress, and issues pertaining to the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound.(5)Meetings(A)Initial meetingThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall meet not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section—(i)to determine if all Federal agencies are properly represented;(ii)to establish the bylaws of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force;(iii)to establish necessary working groups or committees; and(iv)to determine subsequent meeting times, dates, and logistics.(B)Subsequent meetingsAfter the initial meeting, the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall meet, at a minimum, twice per year to carry out the duties of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force.(C)Working group meetingsA meeting of any established working group or committee of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall not be considered a biannual meeting for purposes of subparagraph (B).(D)Joint meetingsThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force—(i)shall offer to meet jointly with the Puget Sound National Estuary Program Management Conference and the Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference, at a minimum, once per year; and(ii)may consider such a joint meeting to be a biannual meeting of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force for purposes of subparagraph (B).(E)QuorumA simple majority of the members of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall constitute a quorum.(F)VotingFor the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force to take an official action, a quorum shall be present, and at least a two-thirds majority of the members present shall vote in the affirmative.(6)Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force procedures and advice(A)AdvisorsThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force may seek advice and input from any interested, knowledgeable, or affected party as the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force determines necessary to perform its duties.(B)CompensationA member of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall receive no additional compensation for service as a member on the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force.(C)Travel expensesTravel expenses incurred by a member of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force in the performance of service on the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force may be paid by the agency that the member represents.(7)Puget Sound Federal Task Force(A)In generalOn the date of enactment of this section, the 2016 memorandum of understanding establishing the Puget Sound Federal Task Force shall cease to be effective.(B)Use of previous workThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall, to the extent practicable, use the work product produced, relied upon, and analyzed by the Puget Sound Federal Task Force in order to avoid duplicating the efforts of the Puget Sound Federal Task Force.(d)State Advisory Committee(1)EstablishmentThere is established a State Advisory Committee.(2)MembershipThe State Advisory Committee shall consist of up to seven members designated by the governing body of the Puget Sound Partnership, in consultation with the Governor of Washington, who will represent Washington State agencies that have significant roles and responsibilities related to the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound. (e)Federal Advisory Committee ActThe Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, State Advisory Committee, and any working group or committee of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, shall not be considered an advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).(f)Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force biennial report on Puget Sound restoration and protection activities(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and biennially thereafter, the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, in collaboration with the Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference and the State Advisory Committee, shall submit to the President, Congress, the Governor of Washington, and the governing body of the Puget Sound Partnership a report that summarizes the progress, challenges, and milestones of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force relating to the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound.(2)ContentsThe report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include a description of the following:(A)The roles and progress of each State, local government entity, and Federal agency that has jurisdiction in the Puget Sound region relating to meeting the identified objectives and priorities of the Action Agenda, the Salmon Recovery Plans, the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative, and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program.(B)If available, the roles and progress of Tribal governments that have jurisdiction in the Puget Sound region relating to meeting the identified objectives and priorities of the Action Agenda, the Salmon Recovery Plans, the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative, and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program.(C)A summary of specific recommendations concerning implementation of the Action Agenda and the Federal Action Plan, including challenges, barriers, and anticipated milestones, targets, and timelines.(D)A summary of progress made by Federal agencies toward the priorities identified in the Federal Action Plan.(g)Crosscut budget report(1)Financial reportAs soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and every 5 years thereafter, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, shall, in conjunction with the annual budget submission of the President to Congress for the year under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, submit to Congress and make available to the public, including on the internet, a financial report that is certified by the head of each agency represented by a member of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force.(2)ContentsThe report shall contain an interagency crosscut budget relating to Puget Sound restoration and protection activities that displays—(A)the proposed funding for any Federal restoration and protection activity to be carried out in the succeeding fiscal year, including any planned interagency or intra-agency transfer, for each of the Federal agencies that carry out restoration and protection activities;(B)the estimated expenditures for Federal restoration and protection activities from the preceding 2 fiscal years, the current fiscal year, and the succeeding fiscal year; and(C)the estimated expenditures for Federal environmental research and monitoring programs from the preceding 2 fiscal years, the current fiscal year, and the succeeding fiscal year.(3)Included recovery activitiesWith respect to activities described in the report, the report shall only describe activities that have a total Federal cost of more than $100,000.(h)Authorization of appropriationsIn addition to any other funds authorized to be appropriated for activities related to the Puget Sound, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.(i)Tribal rights and consultation(1)Preservation of Tribal treaty rightsNothing in this section affects, or is intended to affect, any right reserved by treaty between the United States and one or more Indian tribes.(2)ConsultationNothing in this section affects any authorization or obligation of a Federal agency to consult with an Indian tribe under any other provision of law.(j)Consistency(1)In generalActions authorized or implemented under this section shall be consistent with—(A)the Salmon Recovery Plans;(B)the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program; and(C)the water quality standards of the State of Washington approved by the Administrator under section 303.(2)Federal actionsAll Federal agencies represented on the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force shall act consistently with the protection of Tribal, treaty-reserved rights and, to the greatest extent practicable given such agencies’ existing obligations under Federal law, act consistently with the objectives and priorities of the Action Agenda, the Salmon Recovery Plans, the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative, and the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program, when—(A)conducting Federal agency activities within or outside the Puget Sound that affect any land or water use or natural resources of the Puget Sound region, including activities performed by a contractor for the benefit of a Federal agency;(B)interpreting and enforcing regulations that impact the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound;(C)issuing Federal licenses or permits that impact the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound; and(D)granting Federal assistance to State, local, and Tribal governments for activities related to the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound..Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk.


114 S3317 IS: To prohibit the further extension or establishment of national monuments in the State of Utah except by express authorization of Congress.
U.S. Senate
2016-09-13
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3317IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 13, 2016Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Hatch) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo prohibit the further extension or establishment of national monuments in the State of Utah
			 except by express authorization of Congress.

		1.Limitation on
 further extension or establishment of National Monuments in UtahSection 320301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1)in the subsection heading, by inserting or Utah after Wyoming; and
 (2)by inserting or Utah after Wyoming.


114 S888 IS: Promoting Regional Energy Partnerships for Advancing Resilient Energy Systems Act
U.S. Senate
2015-03-26
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 888IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 26, 2015Mr. Schatz (for himself and Mr. Heinrich) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo promote Federal-State partnerships for developing regional energy strategies and plans to
			 mitigate risks in changing energy systems, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Promoting Regional Energy Partnerships for Advancing Resilient Energy Systems Act or the PREPARE Act.
 2.FindingsCongress finds that— (1)energy systems in the United States are in a period of significant change;
 (2)aging infrastructure, new technologies, increasing complexity, and growing threats are posing new challenges to energy systems and their resilience;
 (3)the interconnected nature of energy systems means regional energy strategies and plans will be more effective at preparing for challenges and mitigating risks;
 (4)States have distinct needs and unique energy, environmental, and economic goals and will play a critical role in developing and implementing regional energy strategies and plans;
 (5)the views and participation of a broad range of stakeholders in the development and implementation of regional energy strategies and plans is needed for success; and
 (6)the Federal Government, in the role of a long-term strategic energy partner, can effectively— (A)establish strategic alliances with States;
 (B)convene stakeholders; (C)facilitate the process of developing regional energy strategies and plans; and
 (D)provide technical assistance and support in implementation. 3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)Cooperative agreementThe term cooperative agreement has the meaning given the term in sections 6302 and 6305 of title 31, United States Code. (2)SecretariesThe term Secretaries means—
 (A)the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy, and the Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science, and Technology Programs; and
 (B)the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
 (3)StateThe term State means—
 (A)a State;
 (B)the District of Columbia;
 (C)the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
 (D)any other territory or possession of the United States.
				4.Regional energy partnerships
 (a)In generalThe Secretaries shall provide assistance in accordance with this section for the purpose of developing energy strategies and plans that help harmonize and promote national, regional, and State energy goals, including goals for advancing resilient energy systems to mitigate risks and prepare for emerging energy challenges.
 (b)Technical assistanceThe Secretaries may provide such technical assistance to States, political subdivisions of States, substate regional organizations (including organizations that cross State boundaries), multistate regional organizations, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations as the Secretaries determine appropriate to promote—
 (1)the development and improvement of regional energy strategies, where appropriate, and plans that sustain and promote energy system modernization across the United States;
 (2)investment in energy infrastructure, technological capacity, innovation, and workforce development to keep pace with the changing energy ecosystem;
 (3)structural transformation of the financial, regulatory, legal, and institutional systems that govern energy planning, production, and delivery within States and regions; and
 (4)public-private partnerships for the implementation of regional energy strategies and plans. (c)Cooperative agreements (1)In generalThe Secretaries may enter into cooperative agreements with one or more States and Indian tribes, on a regional basis, to develop and implement strategies and plans to address the energy challenges of States, Indian tribes, and regions.
 (2)RequirementsA cooperative agreement entered into under this subsection shall include provisions covering or providing—
 (A)the purpose and goals of the cooperative agreement, such as advancing energy efficiency, clean energy, fuel and supply diversity, energy system resiliency, economic development, or other goals to make measurable, significant progress toward specified metrics and objectives that are agreed to by the States or Indian tribes and the Secretaries;
 (B)the roles and responsibilities of the States or Indian tribes and the Secretaries for various functions of the cooperative agreement, including outreach, communication, resources, and capabilities;
 (C)a comprehensive framework for the development of energy strategies and plans for States, Indian tribes, or regions;
 (D)timeframes with associated metrics and objectives; (E)a governance structure to resolve conflicts and facilitate decisionmaking consistent with underlying authorities; and
 (F)other provisions determined necessary by the Secretaries, in consultation with the States or Indian tribes, to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (1).
					(d)Staff
 (1)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of the entering into a cooperative agreement under subsection (c), the Secretaries shall, as appropriate, assign or employ individuals who have expertise in the technical and regulatory issues relating to the cooperative agreement, including particular expertise in (as applicable)—
 (A)energy systems integration; (B)renewable energy and energy efficiency;
 (C)innovative financing mechanisms; (D)utility regulatory policy;
 (E)modeling and analysis; (F)facilitation and arbitration;
 (G)energy assurance and emergency preparedness; and (H)cyber and physical security of energy systems.
 (2)DutiesEach individual assigned to carry out a cooperative agreement under paragraph (1) shall— (A)report to a location in the applicable State, Indian tribe, or region not later than 90 days after the date of assignment;
 (B)be responsible for issues and technical assistance relating to the cooperative agreement; (C)participate as part of the team of personnel working on developing and implementing the applicable regional energy strategy and plan; and
 (D)build capacity within the State, Indian tribe, or region to continue to implement the goals of this Act after the expiration of the cooperative agreement.
 (e)Comprehensive frameworkUnder a cooperative agreement, a comprehensive framework shall be developed that identifies opportunities and actions across various energy sectors and cross-cutting issue areas, including—
 (1)end-use efficiency; (2)energy supply, including electric generation and fuels;
 (3)energy storage and delivery; (4)transportation;
 (5)technical integration, including standards and interdependencies; (6)institutional structures;
 (7)regulatory policies; (8)financial incentives; and
 (9)market mechanisms. (f)Awards (1)DefinitionsIn this subsection:
 (A)Application groupThe term application group means a group of States or Indian tribes that have— (i)entered into a cooperative agreement, on a regional basis, with the Secretaries under subsection (c); and
 (ii)submitted an application for an award under paragraph (2)(A). (B)Partner StateThe term partner State means a State or Indian tribe that is part of an application group.
					(2)Applications
 (A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), an application group may apply to the Secretaries for awards under this subsection.
 (B)Individual StatesAn individual State or Indian tribe that has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Secretaries under subsection (c) may apply to the Secretaries for an award under this subsection if the State or Indian tribe demonstrates to the Secretaries the uniqueness of the energy challenges facing the State or Indian tribe.
 (3)Base amountSubject to paragraph (4), the Secretaries shall provide 6 awards under this subsection, with a base amount of $20,000,000 for each award.
				(4)Bonus amount for application groups
 (A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), the Secretaries shall increase the amount of an award provided under this subsection to an application group for a successful application under paragraph (2)(A) by the quotient obtained by dividing—
 (i)the product obtained by multiplying— (I)the number of partner States in the application group; and
 (II)$100,000,000; by (ii)the total number of partner States of all successful applications under this subsection.
 (B)Maximum amountThe amount of a bonus determined under subparagraph (A) shall not exceed an amount that represents $5,000,000 for each partner State that is a member of the relevant application group.
 (5)LimitationA State or Indian tribe shall not be part of more than 1 award under this subsection. (6)Selection criteriaIn selecting applications for awards under this subsection, the Secretaries shall consider—
 (A)existing commitments from States or Indian tribes, such as memoranda of understanding; (B)for States that are part of the contiguous 48 States, the number of contiguous States involved that cover a region;
 (C)the diversity of the regions represented by all applications; (D)the amount of cost-share or in-kind contributions from States or Indian tribes;
 (E)the scope and focus of regional and State programs and strategies, with an emphasis on energy system resiliency and grid modernization, efficiency, and clean energy;
 (F)a management and oversight plan to ensure that objectives are met; (G)an outreach plan for the inclusion of stakeholders in the process for developing and implementing State or regional energy strategies and plans;
 (H)the inclusion of tribal entities; (I)plans to fund and sustain activities identified in regional energy strategies and plans; and
 (J)the clarity of roles and responsibilities of each State and the Secretaries. (7)Use of awards (A)In generalAwards provided under this subsection shall be used to achieve the purpose of this section, including by—
 (i)conducting technical analyses, resource studies, and energy system baselines; (ii)convening and providing education to stakeholders on emerging energy issues;
 (iii)building decision support and planning tools; and (iv)improving communication between and participation of stakeholders.
 (B)LimitationAwards provided under this subsection shall not be used for— (i)capitalization of green banks or loan guarantees; or
 (ii)building facilities or funding capital projects. 5.Authorization of appropriations (a)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $250,000,000, to remain available until expended.
 (b)AllocationOf the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a)— (1)$120,000,000 shall be used for the base amount of awards under section 4(f)(3);
 (2)$100,000,000 shall be used for the bonus amount of awards under section 4(f)(4); and (3)$30,000,000 shall be for the administration of this Act, including—
 (A)the assignment of staff under section 4(d); and
 (B)if the Secretaries determine appropriate, the sharing of best practices from regional partnerships by parties to cooperative agreements entered into under this Act.
 (c)State energy officesFunds provided to a State under this Act shall be provided to the office within the State that is responsible for developing the State energy plan for the State under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.).
			(d)Maintenance of
 fundingThe funding provided to States under this Act shall supplement (and not supplant) funding provided under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.).


		IIA
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. J. RES. 43
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 12, 2012
			Mr. McConnell (for
			 himself, Mrs. Feinstein,
			 Mr. McCain, Mr.
			 Durbin, and Ms. Collins)
			 introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to
			 the Committee on
			 Finance

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Approving the renewal of import
		  restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and
		  for other purposes.

		1.Amendment to burmese freedom
			 and democracy act of 2003Section 9(b)(3) of the Burmese Freedom and
			 Democracy Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–61; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by
			 striking nine years and inserting twelve
			 years.
		2.Renewal of
			 import restrictions under Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
			(a)In
			 generalCongress approves the renewal of the import restrictions
			 contained in section 3(a)(1) and section 3A (b)(1) and (c)(1) of the Burmese
			 Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
			(b)Rule of
			 constructionThis joint resolution shall be deemed to be a
			 renewal resolution for purposes of section 9 of the Burmese
			 Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
			3.Effective
			 dateThis joint resolution and
			 the amendment made by this joint resolution shall take effect on the date of
			 the enactment of this joint resolution or July 26, 2012, whichever occurs
			 first.


115 HR 1384 IH: Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-03-07
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1384IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 7, 2017Mr. Palazzo (for himself, Mr. Walz, Ms. Shea-Porter, and Mr. Franks of Arizona) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38 of the United States Code to ensure that an order to serve on
			 active duty under sections 12304a and 12304b of title 10, United States
			 Code, is treated the same as other orders to serve on active duty for
			 determining the eligibility of members of the uniformed services and
			 veterans for certain benefits and for calculating the deadlines for
			 certain benefits.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act. (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:

					Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
					Sec. 2. Eligibility of reserve component members for pre-mobilization health care.
					Sec. 3. Eligibility of reserve component members for transitional health care.
					Sec. 4. Consideration of service on active duty to reduce age for eligibility for retired pay for
			 non-Regular service.
					Sec. 5. Eligibility of reserve component members for high-deployment allowance for lengthy or
			 numerous deployments and frequent mobilizations.
					Sec. 6. Eligibility of reserve component members for post-9/11 educational assistance.
					Sec. 7. Eligibility of reserve component members for nonreduction in pay while serving in the
			 uniformed services or National Guard.
					Sec. 8. Effect of order to serve on active duty on eligibility for or use of certain military
			 benefits.

 2.Eligibility of reserve component members for pre-mobilization health careSection 1074(d)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking in support of a contingency operation under and inserting under section 12304b of this title or. 3.Eligibility of reserve component members for transitional health careSection 1145(a)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking in support of a contingency operation and inserting under section 12304b of this title or a provision of law referred to in section 101(a)(13)(B) of this title.
		4.Consideration of service on active duty to reduce age for eligibility for retired pay for
 non-Regular serviceSection 12731(f)(2)(B)(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking under a provision of law referred to in section 101(a)(13)(B) or under section 12301(d) and inserting under section 12301(d) or 12304b of this title or a provision of law referred to in section 101(a)(13)(B).
		5.Eligibility of reserve component members for high-deployment allowance for lengthy or numerous
 deployments and frequent mobilizationsSection 436(a)(2)(C)(ii) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after under the first place it appears the following: section 12304b of title 10 or. 6.Eligibility of reserve component members for post-9/11 educational assistanceSection 3301(1)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking or 12304 and inserting 12304, 12304a, or 12304b.
		7.Eligibility of reserve component members for nonreduction in pay while serving in the uniformed
 services or National GuardSection 5538(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting after under the following: section 12304b of title 10 or.
		8.Effect of order to serve on active duty on eligibility for or use of certain military benefits
 (a)Exception to Voluntary separation pay repayment requirement for members who return to active dutySection 1175a(j)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking or 12304 and inserting 12304, 12304a, or 12304b. (b)Effect of break in studies on educational assistance for reserve component members supporting contingency operations and certain other operationsSection 16162(d)(2)(B)(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking or 12304 and inserting 12304, 12304a, or 12304b.
 (c)Time limitation for Training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-Connected disabilitiesSection 3103(f) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking or 12304 and inserting 12304, 12304a, or 12304b.


109 HR 5570 IH: To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of

U.S. House of Representatives
2006-06-08
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		V
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5570
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 8, 2006
			Mr. LoBiondo
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of
		  certain entries relating to high-density laminate panels entered from 1998
		  through 2004.

		1.Entries of certain
			 high-density laminate panels entered from 1998 through 2004
			(a)In
			 GeneralNotwithstanding section 514 of the
			 Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514)
			 or any other provision of law, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
			 shall, not later than 90 days after the receipt of the request described in
			 subsection (b), liquidate or reliquidate the entries described in subsection
			 (d) at a rate of duty of 1.9 cents per kilogram plus 1.5 percent ad
			 valorem.
			(b)RequestLiquidation
			 or reliquidation may be made under subsection (a) with respect to an entry
			 described in subsection (d) only if a request is filed with the Bureau of
			 Customs and Border Protection not later than 90 days after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.
			(c)Refund of
			 Amounts OwedAny amounts owed by the United States pursuant to
			 the liquidation or reliquidation of an entry described in subsection (d)
			 (including interest from the date of entry) shall be refunded not later than 90
			 days after the date of such liquidation or reliquidation.
			(d)Affected
			 EntriesThe entries referred to in subsection (a) are as
			 follows:

							  Entry
					 numberDate of entry

							D82–0991747–4 06/12/99

							D82–0991831–6 06/18/99

							D82–0991113–9 04/17/99

							D82–0991228–5 04/30/99

							D82–0991312–7 05/09/99

							D82–0991171–7 04/23/99

							D82–0991402–6 05/17/99

							D82–0981523–1 06/26/98

							D82–0981640–3 07/10/98

							D82–0981765–8 07/18/98

							D82–0981788–0 07/24/98

							D82–0981856–5 07/31/98

							D82–0981985–2 08/15/98

							D82–0980496–1 02/22/98

							D82–0980497–9 02/22/98

							D82–0980718–8 03/24/98

							D82–0980611–5 03/16/98

							D82–0980338–5 02/09/98

							D82–0980967–1 04/19/98

							D82–0981021–6 04/25/98

							D82–0980819–4 04/03/98

							D82–0980876–4 04/14/98

							D82–0980788–1 03/28/98

							D82–0980540–6 03/07/98

							D82–0980565–3 02/28/98

							D82–0980260–7 02/02/98

							D82–0990464–7 02/23/99

							D82–0990353–2 02/15/99

							D82–0990318–5 02/07/99

							D82–0230365 02/20/03

							D82–0232251 01/07/03

							D82–0232528 10/10/03

							D82–0233138 12/29/03

							D82–0240003 01/24/04

							D82–0240207 01/30/04

							D82–0240208 02/14/04

							D82–0233151 12/31/03

							D82–0240507 03/11/04

							D82–0240620 03/25/04

							D82–0240314 02/20/04

							D82–0240414 02/23/04

							D82–0240395 02/18/04

							D82–0240538 03/17/04

							D82–0240891 04/21/04

							D82–0232834 11/18/03

							D82–0231194 05/07/03

							D82–0230751 03/31/03

							D82–0230832 04/08/03

							D82–0230958 04/11/03

							D82–0230970 04/17/03

							D82–0231093 05/02/03

							D82–0230604 03/15/03

							D82–0230542 03/07/03

							D82–0230316 02/18/03

							D82–0230364 02/21/04

							D82–0230366 02/21/03

							D82–0231413 06/05/03

							D82–0231565 06/17/03

							D82–0231277 05/29/03

							D82–0231590 06/27/03

							D82–0232206 09/11/03

							D82–0231998 08/14/03

							D82–0232100 08/29/03

							D82–0233029 12/12/03

							D82–0232633 10/31/03

							D82–0232962 12/03/03

							D82–0232328 09/28/03

							D82–0232310 09/22/03

							D82–0221975 08/15/02

							D82–0222136 09/04/02

							D82–0221908 08/08/02

							D82–0222205 09/12/02

							D82–0223226 01/09/03

							D82–0230173 01/31/03