116 HR 6104 IH: Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-03-05
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6104IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 5, 2020Mr. Bost (for himself and Ms. Craig) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to set aside certain funds to provide parking for commercial motor vehicles on the Federal-aid highway system, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act.2.Parking for commercial vehicles(a)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that it should be a national priority to address the shortage of parking for commercial motor vehicles on the Federal-aid Highway System to improve highway safety.(b)Parking for commercial vehiclesChapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:171.Parking for commercial vehicles(a)Set asideBefore making an apportionment for a fiscal year under paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (5) of section 104(b), the Secretary shall set aside, from amounts made available to carry out the national highway performance program under section 119, the surface transportation block grant program under section 133, the highway safety improvement program under section 148, and the national highway freight program under section 167, for such fiscal year, amounts described in subsection (b) of this section for providing parking for commercial motor vehicles on Federal-aid highways.(b)Amounts decribedThe amounts referred to in this subsection are at least—(1)$125,000,000 for fiscal year 2021;(2)$140,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;(3)$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;(4)$165,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and(5)$175,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.(c)Distribution among programsThe amounts described in subsection (b) shall be determined by multiplying the set aside amount for a fiscal year by the ratio that—(1)the total initial apportionment for each program described in subsection (a) for a fiscal year; bears to(2)the total initial apportionment for all programs described in subsection (a) for such fiscal year.(d)Distribution among StatesThe amounts described in subsection (c) shall be set-aside from the States as determined by multiplying the set aside amount for each program by the ratio that—(1)the initial apportionment for a State for such program described in subsection (c) for a fiscal year; bears to(2)the total initial apportionment for all States for such program described in subsection (c) for such fiscal year.(e)Grant authorityThe Secretary shall provide grants from funds set aside under subsection (a), on a competitive basis, for projects to provide parking for commercial motor vehicles on Federal-aid highways or on a facility with reasonable access to—(1)a Federal-aid highway; or(2)a freight facility. (f)ApplicationsTo be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require.(g)Application contentsAn application under subsection (f) shall contain—(1)a description of the proposed project; and(2)any other information that the Secretary may require.(h)Eligible entitiesThe following entities shall be eligible to receive amounts under this section:(1)A State.(2)Any public agency carrying out responsibilities relating to commercial motor vehicle parking.(3)A metropolitan planning organization.(4)A local government.(i)Eligible projects(1)In generalAn entity may use funds provided under this section only for projects described in paragraph (2) that are located—(A)on a Federal-aid highway; or(B)on a facility with reasonable access to—(i)a Federal-aid highway; or(ii)a freight facility.(2)Projects describedA project referred to in paragraph (1) is a project to—(A)construct safety rest areas (as such term is defined in section 120(c)) that include parking for commercial motor vehicles;(B)construct commercial motor vehicle parking facilities—(i)adjacent to private commercial truck stops and travel plazas; (ii)within the boundaries of, or adjacent to, a publicly owned freight facility, including a port terminal operated by a public authority; and(iii)at existing facilities, including inspection and weigh stations and park-and-ride locations; and(C)convert existing weigh stations and rest areas to facilities for the exclusive use of commercial motor vehicle parking.(j)Eligible activities(1)In generalEntities may use allocations under this subsection for the following activities of an eligible project:(A)Development phase activities, including planning, feasability analysis, benefit-cost analysis, environmental review, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities.(B)Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, acquisition of real property, environmental mitigation, construction contingencies, acquisition of equipment, and operational improvements directly related to expanding commercial motor vehicle parking.(2)LimitationAn entity may not use more than 25 percent of a grant under this subsection for activities described in paragraph (1)(A).(k)PriorityIn making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to entities that—(1)demonstrate a safety need for commercial motor vehicle parking capacity in the corridor in which the project described under subsection (d)(1) is proposed to be carried out;(2)have consulted with affected State and local governments, trucking organizations, and private providers of commercial motor vehicle parking; (3)demonstrate that the project described under subsection (d)(1) will likely—(A)increase commercial motor vehicle parking capacity;(B)facilitate the efficient movement of freight; and(C)improve highway safety, traffic congestion, and air quality; and(4)demonstrate the ability to provide for the maintenance and operation cost necessary to keep the facility available for use after completion of construction. (l)Federal shareNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal share for a project carried out under this subsection shall be 100 percent.(m)Treatment of fundsNotwithstanding section 126, funds made available under this subsection shall remain available until expended and shall not be transferable. (n)Prohibition on charging feesTo be eligible for a grant under this section, an entity shall agree that no fees will be charged for a commercial motor vehicle to access and park at any part of the facility constructed with funds made available under this subsection. (o)Notification of CongressNot less than 3 days before making a grant for a project under this section, the Secretary shall notify, in writing, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Environment and Public Works of the Senate of the—(1)the amount of each proposed grant to be made under this subsection; (2)evaluation and justification for the project selection.(p)Survey and comparative assessment(1)In generalNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate State motor carrier safety personnel and State departments of transportation, shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that—(A)evaluates the capability of the States to provide adequate parking and rest facilities for commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate transportation;(B)evaluates the effectiveness of the projects funded under this subsection in improving access to truck parking;(C)evaluates the ability of entities receiving a grant under this subsection to sustain the operation of parking facilities constructed with funds provided under this subsection; and(D)reports on the progress being made to provide adequate commercial motor vehicle parking facilities in the State.(2)ResultsThe Secretary shall make the report under paragraph (1) available to the public on the website of the Department of Transportation.(q)Treatment of projectsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a project carried out under this section shall be treated as if the project is located on a Federal-aid highway under this chapter. (r)Commercial motor vehicle definedIn this section, the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section 31132 of title 49. .(c)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 171 the following:171. Parking for commercial vehicles. .


109 HR 2452 IH: To reduce temporarily the duty on Desmodur.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-18
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2452
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 18, 2005
Mr. Murphy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To reduce temporarily the duty on Desmodur.

1.Desmodur RF-E
(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:

9902.05.94Mixtures of tris(4-isocyanatophenyl)thiophosphate, ethyl acetate, and monochlorobenzene (CAS No. 4151-51-3) (as provided for in subheading 3824.90.28)6.5%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2009
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.


110 HR 230 IH: Museum of Ideas Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-01-04
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 230
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 4, 2007
Mr. Stearns introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To create a commission to develop a plan for establishing a Museum of Ideas.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Museum of Ideas Act of 2007.
2.EstablishmentThere is established a commission to be known as the Museum of Ideas Commission (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Commission).
3.Duties of commission
(a)Plan
(1)In generalThe Commission shall develop a plan for establishing in Washington, DC, a museum that presents the history and evolution of human ideas.
(2)SpecificallyThe plan must address the following issues:
(A)How to present the history and evolution of human ideas, including ideas in the fields of science, sociology, philosophy, economics, and politics.
(B)The cost of establishing such a museum.
(C)Possible locations for such a museum.
(D)Whether such a museum should be established within the Smithsonian Institution.
(b)ReportThe Commission shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit a report to Congress and the President setting forth the plan developed under subsection (a).
4.Membership and meetings
(a)Number and appointmentThe Commission shall be composed of 11 members, to be appointed as follows:
(1)The President shall appoint 2 members, one of whom shall serve as chairperson of the Commission.
(2)The majority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint 2 members.
(3)The minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint 2 members.
(4)The majority leader of the Senate shall appoint 2 members.
(5)The minority leader of the Senate shall appoint 2 members.
(6)The Secretary of the Interior shall appoint 1 member.
(b)Criteria for member
(1)No Member of CongressA Member of Congress may not be a member of the Commission.
(2)Consultation with appointing authoritiesPrior to making an appointment, each appointing authority should consult with the other appointing authorities to ensure that the members appointed to the Commission represent a wide range of expertise that would assist the Commission in carrying out the required duties under this Act, including academic leaders, industrial leaders, and individuals familiar with establishing museums.
(c)Date for original appointmentThe appointing authorities described in subsection (a) shall appoint the initial members of the Commission not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(d)Terms
(1)In generalThe term of each member is for the life of the Commission.
(2)VacanciesA vacancy in the Commission shall be filled not later than 30 days after such vacancy occurs and in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
(e)Pay and Reimbursement
(1)No pay for membersMembers of the Commission shall serve without pay.
(2)Travel ExpensesEach member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.
(f)MeetingsThe Commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or a majority of its members.
(g)QuorumSix members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.
5.Powers of commission
(a)Hearings and evidenceThe Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers appropriate.
(b)Powers of members and agentsAny member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section.
(c)MailsThe Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States.
(d)GiftsTo the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.
6.Duties of the SecretaryThe Secretary of the Interior is authorized to—
(1)provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives;
(2)provide assistance in conducting any public hearings or forums held by the Commission; and
(3)provide staff assistance and support to the Commission.
7.TerminationThe Commission shall terminate 60 days after submitting its final report under section 3.


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		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2928
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 14, 2011
			Mr. Kildee introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To provide relief to the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for
		  settlement of certain claims against the United States.

		1.Settlement of certain
			 claims
			(a)Authorization
			 for paymentNotwithstanding any other provision of law, subject
			 to subsection (b), the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to the Pottawatomi
			 Nation in Canada $1,830,000 from amounts appropriated under section 1304 of
			 title 31, United States Code.
			(b)Payment in
			 accordance with stipulation for recommendation of settlementThe
			 payment under subsection (a) shall—
				(1)be made in
			 accordance with the terms and conditions of the Stipulation for Recommendation
			 of Settlement dated May 22, 2000, entered into between the Pottawatomi Nation
			 in Canada and the United States (referred to in this section as the
			 Stipulation for Recommendation of Settlement); and
				(2)be included in the
			 report of the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims
			 regarding Congressional Reference No. 94–1037X, submitted to the Senate on
			 January 4, 2001, in accordance with sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United
			 States Code.
				(c)Full
			 satisfaction of claimsThe payment under subsection (a) shall be
			 in full satisfaction of all claims of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada against
			 the United States that are referred to or described in the Stipulation for
			 Recommendation of Settlement.
			(d)NonapplicabilityNotwithstanding
			 any other provision of law, the Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or
			 Distribution Act (25 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) does not apply to the payment under
			 subsection (a).


117 HR 4633 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-07-22
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4633IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 22, 2021Mr. Connolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary.1.Improvement to repayment by Secretary of Veterans Affairs of certain misused benefitsSection 6107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:6107.Reissuance of benefits(a)Reissuance of misused benefits(1)In any case in which a fiduciary misuses all or part of an individual’s benefit paid to such fiduciary, the Secretary shall pay to the beneficiary or the beneficiary’s successor fiduciary an amount equal to the amount of such benefit so misused.(2)In any case in which the Secretary reissues a benefit payment (in whole or in part) under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make a good faith effort to obtain recoupment from the fiduciary to whom the payment was originally made.(3)In any case in which the Secretary obtains recoupment from a fiduciary who has misused benefits, the Secretary shall promptly remit payment of the recouped amounts to the beneficiary or the beneficiary’s successor fiduciary, as the case may be, to the extent that such amounts have not been paid under paragraph (1).(b)Limitation on total amount paidThe total of the amounts paid to a beneficiary or the beneficiary's successor fiduciary under this section may not exceed the total benefit amount misused by the fiduciary with respect to that beneficiary.(c)Oversight of negligenceThe Secretary shall establish methods and timing with respect to determining whether an instance of misuse by a fiduciary of all or part of an individual’s benefit paid to such fiduciary is the result of negligence by the Secretary..


116 HR 8016 IH: Peer Assisted Relief Through Networks of Empathetic Resources and Supports Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-08-11
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8016IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 11, 2020Ms. Mucarsel-Powell (for herself, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Porter, Mr. Trone, Ms. Sherrill, and Mr. Lowenthal) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo establish a centralized network of peer support warmlines, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Peer Assisted Relief Through Networks of Empathetic Resources and Supports Act of 2020 or the PARTNERS Act.2.National peer support warmline programSubpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:520N.National peer support warmline program(a)In generalThe Assistant Secretary shall establish and maintain a centralized network of peer support warmlines to—(1)provide accessible resources to individuals seeking mental health support by—(A)establishing and maintaining a single, toll-free telephone number through which individuals throughout the United States may access such peer support warmlines; and(B)coordinating the operation of the telephone number established under subparagraph (A) with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; and(2)establish best practices for the operation of peer support warmlines.(b)Centers of excellence(1)EstablishmentIn carrying out the program under this section, not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary shall award a grant to, or enter into a cooperative agreement with, not less than 4 and not more than 5 entities.(2)Eligible usesAn entity receiving a grant or entering into a cooperative agreement under this section shall—(A) for any such entity not operating a peer support warmline as of the date on which such entity receives a grant or enters into a cooperative agreement, establish and operate a new center of excellence to operate such peer support warmline; or(B)for any such entity operating a peer support warmline that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (3) as of the date on which such entity receives a grant or enters into a cooperative agreement, establish a center of excellence to support and operate such warmline under the program established under subsection (a). (3)ConditionsAs a condition on the receipt of a grant under this section, the grant recipient— (A)may not use grant funds to remunerate an individual who operates a peer support warmline for the grant recipient unless such individual is an employee of such grant recipient;(B)shall ensure that employees operating the peer support warmline are qualified peer support specialists and experts in peer support services, including the provision of such services using telehealth;(C)shall consider hiring employees who speak a language other than English, including a language relevant to the region in which such grant recipient is located, to operate the peer support warmline;(D)shall require that employees operating the peer support warmline complete—(i)2 training courses, consisting of at least a 10-hour introductory training course and, within 2 years of employment, a 40-hour advanced training course, that cover topics including—(I)peer support values and practices;(II)active listening skills;(III)structured sharing of personal or shared experiences; and(IV)how to—(aa)connect with an individual using a peer support warmline with compassion;(bb)avoid giving advice or providing psychotherapy-like services to an individual using a peer support warmline;(cc)identify when an individual using a peer support warmline is experiencing an event constituting a suicide emergency and refer such individual to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline;(dd)collaborate with other qualified peer support specialists when an individual using a peer support warmline experiences a mental health or suicide crisis;(ee)refer an individual using a peer support warmline to a community-based peer support organization, other mental health crisis organization, or licensed mental health professional, as appropriate; and(ff)assist an individual who is seeking other peer support services or a referral to mental health services, but refrain from providing any healthcare recommendations; and(V)any other training course that the Assistant Secretary determines is appropriate; and(E)shall implement the best practices for operating peer support warmlines, as identified by the study required under subsection (d).(4)SelectionIn awarding grants under this section, the Assistant Secretary shall—(A)select grant recipients that are located in different geographic regions of the United States which, collectively, represent the entire United States; and(B)ensure that each grant recipient is responsible for maintaining a peer support warmline that serves the geographic region in which it is located.(5)Timeline for new centers of excellenceAny entity described in paragraph (2)(A) shall establish a center of excellence under the program not later than 6 months after the date on which the entity receives a grant under subsection (b).(c)Technical assistance centerNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary shall establish a technical assistance center to—(1)serve as the coordinating body between the centers of excellence;(2)provide technical support to such centers; (3)disseminate to such centers the best practices for operating peer support warmlines, as identified by the study required under subsection (d); and(4)enforce the implementation of such best practices in each center of excellence.(d)Study and report(1)In generalConcurrent with the establishment of the centers of excellence created under subsection (b), the Assistant Secretary shall enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academies under which the National Academies agree to conduct a study over a 1-year period to identify the best practices for operating a peer support warmline.(2)ElementsThe study required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of—(A)any peer support warmline program that existed before the date of enactment of this section, as determined appropriate to include in the study by the National Academies; and(B)each of the centers of excellence established pursuant to subsection (b).(3)ReportThe agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall include a requirement that the National Academies submit to Congress and to the technical assistance center established under subsection (c) a report identifying the best practices for operating a peer support warmline. (e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024. Of the funds made available under the preceding sentence, the Assistant Secretary shall reserve not less than $1,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out subsection (c) and not less than $1,500,000 to carry out subsection (d).(f)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Community-based peer support organizationThe term community-based peer support organization means an organization, private enterprise, or nonprofit organization, that—(A)provides professional mental health peer support services to a community;(B)has been operational for not less than 2 years; and(C)has a staff composed of individuals with lived experiences of mental health challenges and recovery, including qualified peer support specialists.(2)Peer support warmlineThe term peer support warmline means a telephone and chat support service that is provided by a peer to an individual who is seeking non-emergent mental health support, but that is not a mental health service or a substitution for mental health services provided through a health care professional or in a health care setting. (3)Qualified peer support specialistThe term qualified peer support specialist means an individual who—(A)is recovering or has recovered from a mental health or substance use condition; and(B)is certified to provide peer support services by a certification process that—(i)is consistent with the National Practice Guidelines for Peer Supporters published by the National Association of Peer Supporters and the Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Settings published by the Administration on December 7, 2015; and(ii)is a process that—(I)is a national process that the Assistant Secretary determines is appropriate; or(II)is established by a State in which such individual provides peer support services..


114 HR 1517 IH: SMOKE Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-19
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1517
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 19, 2015
			Ms. Speier (for herself, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Honda, Mr. Rangel, and Ms. Schakowsky) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To provide greater clarity in the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems, including
			 electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, and hookahs, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E–Cigarettes Act or the SMOKE Act. 2.Findings; Sense of Congress (a)FindingsCongress finds the following:
 (1)According to the Food and Drug Administration, because electronic cigarettes have not been fully studied, consumers currently do not know—
 (A)the potential risks of electronic cigarettes when used as intended; (B)how much nicotine or other potentially harmful chemicals are being inhaled during use; or
 (C)if there are any benefits associated with using these products. (2)Use of electronic cigarettes has risen in youth according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was released in August 2014, which found that in two years, from 2011 to 2013, the percentage of middle and high school students who had ever used electronic cigarettes more than tripled.
 (3)According to a policy statement from the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Society of Clinical Oncology published in Clinical Cancer Research in January 2015, Electronic nicotine delivery systems may also be harmful, particularly to youth, if they increase the likelihood that nonsmokers or former smokers will use combustible tobacco products or if they discourage smokers from quitting..
 (4)The New England Journal of Medicine published a study in January 2015 conducted by Portland State University researchers which revealed that e-cigarette vapor can contain hidden formaldehyde at levels five to 15 times higher than regular cigarettes. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified formaldehyde in the riskiest category, saying it causes cancer in humans.
 (5)The 2014 Surgeon General’s report on smoking, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon General report on smoking and health, concludes that nicotine adversely affect maternal and fetal health during pregnancy contributing to multiple adverse outcomes such as preterm delivery and stillbirth. Overall, that exposure to nicotine during fetal development has lasting adverse consequences for brain development. Moreover, evidence suggests that nicotine exposure during adolescence may also have lasting consequences on the developing brain.
 (6)Marketing of electronic cigarettes to youth is occurring in the form of advertising using cartoons and sponsorships of events popular with youth such as concerts and sporting events.
 (7)According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Poison Control Centers reported a rapid increase in electronic cigarette-related exposures, of which 51.1 percent were among young children. Electronic cigarette exposure calls per month increased from one in September 2010 to 215 in February 2014.
 (8)Due to the lack of long-term studies, we do not know the viability of claims that electronic cigarettes help to lessen dependence on regular cigarettes.
 (9)According to a paper entitled E–Cigarettes: A Scientific Review published in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal Circulation, electronic cigarettes contain particles small enough to get into the lungs and then cross into the systemic circulation just like cigarettes. Therefore, electronic cigarettes do not only produce water vapor as is claimed in the marketing of these products. Furthermore, the particle size distribution and number of particles delivered by electronic cigarettes are similar to those contained in conventional cigarettes. There is already strong evidence that frequent low or short-term levels of exposure to these types of particles from tobacco smoke or air pollution can contribute to health problems such as the increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease and death.
 (10)The e-liquids used in electronic cigarettes may be toxic if ingested or absorbed through the skin at relatively low quantities. The lack of childproof containers makes this even more of a safety risk for children.
 (b)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that— (1)the Food and Drug Administration—
 (A)has been authorized to regulate the sale, labeling, packaging, marketing, and advertising of electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids since the enactment of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act on June 22, 2009; and
 (B)should exercise this authority; and (2)the Federal Trade Commission should prohibit the advertising, promoting, and marketing in commerce of electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids to children as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, in order to protect the health of the youth of the United States.
				3.FDA regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids
 (a)DefinitionsSection 900 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387) is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (22) as paragraphs (10) through (24), respectively; and
 (2)by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:  (8)Electronic nicotine delivery systemThe term electronic nicotine delivery system—
 (A)means any product, the use of which may resemble smoking, that provides an inhalable dose of nicotine by delivery of a vaporized solution, including any such product that is marketed as an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, pipe, or hookah; and
 (B)includes any component, part, or paraphernalia of such a product, including cartridges, cartomizers, e-liquid, smoke juice, tips, atomizers, batteries, and chargers, whether or not the component, part, or paraphernalia is sold separately.
 (9)E-liquidThe term e-liquid means a solution that contains nicotine, flavorings, or other chemicals that is intended to be used to produce an inhaled vapor from an electronic nicotine delivery system..
 (b)Regulation as tobacco products under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActSection 901(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387a(b)) is amended by striking This chapter shall apply to all cigarettes, and inserting This chapter shall apply to all cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, e-liquids,.
 (c)Regulation as cigarettes under Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising ActSection 3(1) of the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (15 U.S.C. 1332(1)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end;
 (2)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (C)any electronic nicotine delivery system (as such term is defined in section 900 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)..
				(d)Characterizing flavors
 (1)StudyBy not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall complete a study on—
 (A)any purported health benefits associated with flavorings for electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids, including whether any such flavorings help adults to quit smoking; and
 (B)whether any such flavorings would appeal to children and increase their likelihood to use electronic nicotine delivery systems or e-liquids.
 (2)Consideration of tobacco product standardUpon completion of the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall consider whether to adopt a tobacco product standard under section 907(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387g(a)(3)) prohibiting or restricting the use of flavorings in electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids.
 (e)Child-Proof packagingNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall promulgate a final tobacco product standard under section 907 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387g) requiring child-proof packaging for electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids.
 (f)Dosage limitsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs—
 (1)shall promulgate a final tobacco product standard under section 907 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387g) establishing dosage limits for electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids that are adequate for the majority of smokers using an electronic nicotine delivery system as a substitute to smoking; and
 (2)may include in such tobacco product standard an exception allowing consumers to access electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids containing nicotine in excess of the dosage limit established under paragraph (1) pursuant to a prescription.
 (g)ConcentrationsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs—
 (1)shall promulgate a final tobacco product standard under section 907 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387g) establishing for e-liquids maximum levels for the concentration of nicotine, and establishing labeling requirements with respect to the concentration of nicotine, that are adequate for the majority of smokers using an electronic nicotine delivery system as a substitute to smoking; and
 (2)may include in such tobacco product standard an exception allowing consumers to access e-liquids containing nicotine in excess of the dosage limit established under paragraph (1) pursuant to a prescription.
 (h)RegulationsThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall make such changes to the final rule promulgated under section 102 of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (21 U.S.C. 387a–1) (or any successor regulation) as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section and the amendments made by this section.
			4.Prohibition on marketing of electronic nicotine delivery systems to children
 (a)ProhibitionNo person may advertise, promote, or market in commerce an electronic nicotine delivery system or an e-liquid in a manner that the person knows or should know will have the effect of increasing the use of an electronic nicotine delivery system or e-liquid by a child.
			(b)Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission
 (1)Unfair or deceptive act or practiceA violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice described under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).
				(2)Powers of commission
 (A)In generalThe Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section.
 (B)Privileges and immunitiesAny person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.).
 (C)RulemakingThe Federal Trade Commission may promulgate standards and rules to carry out this section in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code.
					(c)Enforcement by States
 (1)In generalIn any case in which the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by the engagement of any person subject to subsection (a) in a practice that violates such subsection, the attorney general of the State may, as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States—
 (A)to enjoin further violation of such subsection by such person; (B)to compel compliance with such subsection;
 (C)to obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of such residents; (D)to obtain such other relief as the court considers appropriate; or
 (E)to obtain civil penalties in the amount determined under paragraph (2). (2)Civil penalties (A)CalculationFor purposes of imposing a civil penalty under paragraph (1)(E) with respect to a person who violates subsection (a), the amount determined under this paragraph is the amount calculated by multiplying the number of days that the person is not in compliance with subsection (a) by an amount not greater than $16,000.
 (B)Adjustment for inflationBeginning on the date on which the Bureau of Labor Statistics first publishes the Consumer Price Index after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the amounts specified in subparagraph (A) shall be increased by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index published on that date from the Consumer Price Index published the previous year.
					(3)Rights of Federal Trade Commission
					(A)Notice to federal trade commission
 (i)In generalExcept as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State shall notify the Federal Trade Commission in writing that the attorney general intends to bring a civil action under paragraph (1) not later than 10 days before initiating the civil action.
 (ii)ContentsThe notification required by clause (i) with respect to a civil action shall include a copy of the complaint to be filed to initiate the civil action.
 (iii)ExceptionIf it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required by clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Federal Trade Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action.
 (B)Intervention by federal trade commissionThe Federal Trade Commission may— (i)intervene in any civil action brought by the attorney general of a State under paragraph (1); and
 (ii)upon intervening— (I)be heard on all matters arising in the civil action; and
 (II)file petitions for appeal of a decision in the civil action. (4)Investigatory powersNothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of the State to conduct investigations, to administer oaths or affirmations, or to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or other evidence.
 (5)Preemptive action by federal trade commissionIf the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of subsection (a), the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action.
				(6)Venue; service of process
 (A)VenueAny action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in— (i)the district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code; or
 (ii)another court of competent jurisdiction. (B)Service of processIn an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which the defendant—
 (i)is an inhabitant; or (ii)may be found.
						(7)Actions by other state officials
 (A)In generalIn addition to civil actions brought by attorneys general under paragraph (1), any other officer of a State who is authorized by the State to do so may bring a civil action under paragraph (1), subject to the same requirements and limitations that apply under this subsection to civil actions brought by attorneys general.
 (B)Savings provisionNothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit an authorized official of a State from initiating or continuing any proceeding in a court of the State for a violation of any civil or criminal law of the State.
 (d)ConstructionNothing in this section shall be construed to limit or diminish the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the marketing of electronic nicotine delivery systems, including the marketing of electronic nicotine delivery systems to children.
 (e)Relation to state lawThis section shall not be construed as superseding, altering, or affecting any provision of law of a State, except to the extent that such provision of law is inconsistent with the provisions of this section, and then only to the extent of the inconsistency.
 5.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Electronic nicotine delivery systemThe term electronic nicotine delivery system—
 (A)means any product, the use of which may resemble smoking, that provides an inhalable dose of nicotine by delivery of a vaporized solution, including any such product that is marketed as an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, pipe, or hookah; and
 (B)includes any component, part, or paraphernalia of such a product, including cartridges, cartomizers, e-liquid, smoke juice, tips, atomizers, batteries, and chargers, whether or not the component, part, or paraphernalia is sold separately.
 (2)E-liquidThe term e-liquid means a solution that contains nicotine, flavorings, or other chemicals that is intended to be used to produce an inhaled vapor from an electronic nicotine delivery system.
 (3)ChildThe term child means an individual who is under the age of 18 years. (4)CommerceThe term commerce has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44).


110 HR 1371 IH: Farming Flexibility Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-03-07
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I
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1371
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 7, 2007
Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Pence, and Mr. Walz of Minnesota) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL
To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide producers on a farm with greater flexibility in selecting the crops to be planted on the base acres of the farm.

1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Farming Flexibility Act of 2007.
2.Production of fruits and vegetables for processing on covered commodity base acresSection 1101 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 7911) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(i)Production of fruits or vegetables for processing
(1)In generalSubject to paragraphs (2) and (3), producers on a farm, with the consent of the owner and other producers on the farm, may reduce the base acres for any covered commodity for the farm if the reduced acres are used for the planting and production of fruits or vegetables for processing.
(2)Reversion to covered commodity base acresAny reduced acres of a farm devoted to the planting and production of fruits or vegetables during a crop year under paragraph (1) shall be included in base acres for the covered commodity for the subsequent crop year, unless the producers on the farm make the election described in paragraph (1) for the subsequent crop year.
(3)Recalculation of base acres
(A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), if the Secretary recalculates base acres for a farm, the planting and production of fruits or vegetables for processing under paragraph (1) shall be considered to be the same as the planting, prevented planting, or production of the covered commodity.
(B)AuthorityNothing in this subsection provides authority for the Secretary to recalculate base acres for a farm..


117 S457 IS: Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-need Schools to Tutor Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-02-25
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117th CONGRESS1st Session
S. 457
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 25, 2021
Mr. Booker (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Murphy, and Ms. Collins) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

A BILL
To establish a grant program for innovative partnerships among teacher preparation programs, local educational agencies, and community-based organizations to expand access to high-quality tutoring in hard-to-staff schools and high-need schools, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-need Schools to Tutor Act of 2021 or the PATHS to Tutor Act of 2021. 2.Grant program for high-quality tutoring (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Educational service agencyThe term educational service agency has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).  (2)Educator preparation programThe term educator preparation program means a State-accredited program at a public or nonprofit institution of higher education or other nonprofit provider that prepares individuals to serve as educators.
(3)Hard-to-staff schoolThe term hard-to-staff school means a high-need school that has a high rate of teacher turnover or a large concentration of teachers in their first or second year of teaching. (4)High-need schoolThe term high-need school has the meaning given the term in section 2211 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631).
(5)High-quality tutoringThe term high-quality tutoring means tutoring— (A)that is provided by a tutor;
(B)that is one-on-one or in a small group not to exceed a ratio of 1 to 4, or a small group ratio based on evidence deemed sufficient by the State educational agency in the State in which the tutoring takes place;  (C)that includes plans and time for tutors to collaborate;
(D)that— (i)includes multiple sessions each week that are of sufficient length, such as the length of a regularly scheduled class or period; and
(ii)is embedded in the school schedule, preferably during the regular school day or tightly integrated to the regular school day and provided before or after school, or during school vacations; (E)in which content and grade specific tutors are matched with students;
(F)that is aligned to local standards and curriculum; (G)that includes high-quality pre-service training and ongoing professional support;
(H)that is facilitated by the local consortium where local educational agencies and schools support tutors through direct supervision and feedback with additional capacity provided by the education preparation program faculty or staff; and (I)where tutors are adequately compensated for their work.
(6)Local consortiumThe term local consortium means a consortium consisting of community partners as follows:  (A)The consortium shall include the following entities, one or both of which shall serve as the lead entity of the consortium:
(i)A local educational agency, an individual school, or an educational service agency. (ii)An educator preparation program.
(B)The consortium may include a community partner, such as— (i)a community-based organization;
(ii)a child and youth serving organization or agency; (iii)an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a));
(iv)a foundation; (v)an educator organization;
(vi)an organization representing education professionals; (vii)a local government, including a government agency serving children and youth, such as a child welfare and juvenile justice agency;
(viii)an organization representing students; or (ix)an organization representing parents.
(7)Local educational agencyThe term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (8)MentorThe term mentor means an experienced educator, including a teacher-educator at an educator preparation program, dedicated to advising a tutor or administering the tutoring program.
(9)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (10)TutorThe term tutor means—
(A)a postsecondary student who is enrolled in an educator preparation program; (B)a recent graduate of an educator preparation program;
(C)an individual serving as an education paraprofessional or teaching aide; or  (D)a fully certified and licensed educator (such as a recently retired educator, an educator experiencing a gap in employment due to COVID-induced budget cuts, or an educator providing tutoring before or after school, or during the summer).
(b)Demonstration competitive grant programThe Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to local consortia to enable the local consortia to carry out high-quality tutoring, especially at hard-to-staff schools or high-need schools. (c)ApplicationA local consortium that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require, including the following:
(1)A description of the local consortium, including which public or nonprofit entity participating in the local consortium shall serve as the fiscal agent for the local consortium. (2)A description of the strategy for recruitment, careful selection, and matching of tutors with hard-to-staff schools and high-need schools.
(3)A description of the pre-service training and ongoing professional support for tutors. (4)A list of hard-to-staff schools and high-need schools, and the grades that will be supported in each school, identified by the local consortium to receive comprehensive, coordinated continuum of services and support.
(5)A description of how the high-quality tutoring program plans to accelerate student learning. (6)A description of how the local consortium will ensure that tutoring does not result in the tracking or negative labeling of students, or remediation.
(7)A description of the duration of tutoring, including the duration of sessions, the number of days a week tutoring will occur, and the length in weeks the tutoring will occur. (8)An assurance that the local consortium will align tutoring to the local curriculum and standards of the local educational agency and school and will be designed to support student success in the classroom.
(9)A description of materials and supports and how they are aligned with the local curriculum and standards of the local educational agency and school. (10)A description of how the high-quality tutoring program will build school capacity in the schools in which the tutors will serve.
(11)An assurance that the local consortium will leverage tutors to supplement, not supplant existing staff. (12)A description of how tutors will be adequately compensated.
(13)An assurance that the local consortium will use funds to supplement and not supplant funds otherwise available to carry out high-quality tutoring and will not use any funds to replace teaching positions with tutoring positions. (14)A description of how the tutoring program will incorporate research-based social-emotional learning practices, trauma-informed learning practices, and culturally and linguistically responsive practices.
(d)PriorityIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to local consortia that plan to support high-need schools in building student learning capacity by using tutors who are postsecondary students who are enrolled in educator preparation programs. (e)Use of fundsA local consortium that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds for the following:
(1)Matching, training, and placing tutors with schools to deliver high-quality tutoring. (2)Supporting tutors to work with small groups of students attending high-need schools wherein tutors are providing supervision and instruction, and time for collaboration with mentors.
(3)Matching tutors with mentors. (4)Providing stipends to tutors and mentors.
(5)Purchasing instructional materials and connectivity resources, including internet access and accessible devices. (6)Providing transportation for students attending the tutoring program.
(7)Providing meals and snacks for students attending the tutoring program. (8)Providing facilities for conducting the tutoring program.
(f)Authorization of appropriations
(1)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000,000.  (2)AllocationFrom the amounts appropriated to carry out this section—
(A)not less than 85 percent shall be used for directly supporting students, including providing stipends to tutors and mentors, providing transportation, meals, and snacks, and purchasing instructional materials and connectivity resources for students; and (B)not more than 15 percent shall be used for other uses in carrying out this section.
3.Coordination with the Corporation for National and Community Service
(a)Interagency agreementThe Secretary of Education shall enter into an interagency agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service under section 121(b) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571(b)) under which the Corporation shall approve tutor positions under a program funded under section 2, as approved national service positions (as defined in section 101 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511)). Such interagency agreement shall specify how a degree or certificate of completion for a term of service as a provider of high-quality tutoring will be submitted to the Corporation.  (b)Special ruleNotwithstanding section 148 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12604), the Secretary and the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service shall develop a program under which national service educational awards may be disbursed to tutors upon completion of service under a program funded under section 2.
4.Reducing the economic burden on aspiring teachersSection 420N(b)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070g–2(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows:  (1)the applicant will—
(A)serve as a full-time teacher (or, during any of academic years 2020–2021, 2021–2022, or 2022–2023, serve as a full-time tutor in high-quality tutoring or a full-time instructor in small group instruction) for a total of not less than 4 academic years within 8 years after completing the course of study for which the applicant received a TEACH Grant under this subpart; (B)teach in a school described in section 465(a)(2)(A), except if serving as a tutor or instructor as described in subparagraph (A);
(C)teach, except if serving as a tutor or instructor as described in subparagraph (A), in any of the following fields— (i)mathematics;
(ii)science; (iii)a foreign language;
(iv)bilingual education; (v)special education;
(vi)as a reading specialist; or (vii)another field documented as high-need by the Federal Government, State government, or local educational agency, and approved by the Secretary; and
(D)submit evidence of such employment in the form of a certification by the chief administrative officer of the school upon completion of each year of such service..


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 3879
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 1, 2012
			Mr. Sensenbrenner
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Armed Services, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To provide for streamlining the process of Federal
		  approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries, and for other
		  purposes.

		IRefinery
			 Streamlined Permitting
			101.Short
			 titleThis title may be cited
			 as the Refinery Streamlined Permitting
			 Act of 2012.
			102.Review process
			 streamlining
				(a)Assistance to
			 StatesThe Secretary of
			 Energy shall offer to States assistance to enable the States to assign
			 responsibilities delegated to the States, under Federal laws relating to the
			 construction or expansion of a petroleum refining facility, in a coordinated
			 and expeditious manner.
				(b)Memorandum of
			 understandingAll Federal agencies, and all State agencies to
			 which responsibilities are delegated under Federal law, responsible for
			 approving a permit or other Federal authorization for the construction or
			 expansion of a petroleum refining facility shall enter into a memorandum of
			 understanding with respect to that facility, or proposed facility, that clearly
			 defines all actions required to be taken for Federal permit review and
			 approval. The memorandum of understanding shall identify areas where Federal
			 and State agencies can exercise discretion, and where multiple levels of review
			 on permitting decisions can be coordinated, to enable a more expeditious review
			 process.
				(c)Approval
			 deadlineNotwithstanding any
			 other provision of law, a Federal agency, and a State agency to which
			 responsibilities are delegated under Federal law, shall take final action to
			 approve or disapprove an application under Federal law for the construction or
			 expansion of a petroleum refining facility not later than 1 year after receipt
			 of a complete application for such approval.
				(d)Priority
			 projectsA Federal agency,
			 and a State agency to which responsibilities are delegated under Federal law,
			 shall give high priority to expediting an application under Federal law for the
			 construction or expansion of a petroleum refining facility that would—
					(1)allow for
			 production of cleaner burning fuel;
					(2)result in
			 increased refining capacity; or
					(3)result in a
			 reduction in a refinery’s pollution output.
					103.Statement of
			 energy effects
				(a)Preparation
					(1)RequirementAn
			 agency shall prepare and submit a Statement of Energy Effects to the
			 Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
			 Management and Budget, for each proposed significant energy action.
					(2)ContentsA
			 Statement of Energy Effects shall consist of a detailed statement by the agency
			 responsible for the significant energy action relating to—
						(A)any adverse
			 effects on energy supply, distribution, or use (including a shortfall in
			 supply, price increases, and increased use of foreign supplies) should the
			 proposal be implemented; and
						(B)reasonable
			 alternatives to the action with adverse energy effects, and the expected
			 effects of such alternatives on energy supply, distribution, and use.
						(3)Guidance and
			 consultationThe Administrator of the Office of Information and
			 Regulatory Affairs shall provide guidance to the agencies on the implementation
			 of this section and shall consult with other agencies as appropriate in the
			 implementation of this section.
					(b)PublicationAgencies
			 shall publish their Statements of Energy Effects, or a summary thereof, in each
			 related Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and in any resulting Final Rule.
				(c)DefinitionsFor
			 purposes of this section—
					(1)the term
			 agency has the meaning given that term in section 3502(1) of
			 title 44, United States Code, except that the term does not include an
			 independent regulatory agency, as defined in paragraph (5) of that section;
			 and
					(2)the term
			 significant energy action means any action by an agency that is
			 expected to lead to promulgation of a final rule or regulation and that—
						(A)is likely to have
			 a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy;
			 or
						(B)is designated by
			 the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a
			 significant energy action.
						IIRefining Capacity
			 on Closed Military Installations
			201.DefinitionsFor purposes of this title—
				(1)the term
			 base closure law means the Defense Base Closure and Realignment
			 Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note)
			 and title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and
			 Realignment Act (Public Law 100–526; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note);
				(2)the term
			 closed military installation means a military installation closed
			 or approved for closure pursuant to a base closure law;
				(3)the term
			 designated refinery means a refinery designated under section
			 202(a);
				(4)the term Federal refinery
			 authorization—
					(A)means any
			 authorization required under Federal law, whether administered by a Federal or
			 State administrative agency or official, with respect to siting, construction,
			 expansion, or operation of a refinery; and
					(B)includes any
			 permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other
			 approvals required under Federal law with respect to siting, construction,
			 expansion, or operation of a refinery;
					(5)the term
			 refinery means—
					(A)a facility
			 designed and operated to receive, load, unload, store, transport, process, and
			 refine crude oil by any chemical or physical process, including distillation,
			 fluid catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, coking, alkylation, etherification,
			 polymerization, catalytic reforming, isomerization, hydrotreating, blending,
			 and any combination thereof, in order to produce gasoline or other fuel;
			 or
					(B)a facility
			 designed and operated to receive, load, unload, store, transport, process, and
			 refine coal by any chemical or physical process, including liquefaction, in
			 order to produce gasoline, diesel, or other liquid fuel as its primary output;
					(6)the term
			 Secretary means the Secretary of Energy; and
				(7)the term
			 State means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of
			 Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
				202.State
			 participation and presidential designation
				(a)Designation
			 requirementNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, the President shall designate no less than 3 closed military
			 installations, or portions thereof, subject to subsection (c)(2), that are
			 appropriate for the purposes of siting a refinery.
				(b)Analysis of
			 refinery sitesIn considering any site for possible designation
			 under subsection (a), the President shall conduct an analysis of—
					(1)the availability
			 of crude oil supplies to the site, including supplies from domestic production
			 of shale oil and tar sands and other strategic unconventional fuels;
					(2)the distribution
			 of the Nation’s refined petroleum product demand;
					(3)whether such site
			 is in close proximity to substantial pipeline infrastructure, including both
			 crude oil and refined petroleum product pipelines, and potential infrastructure
			 feasibility;
					(4)the need to
			 diversify the geographical location of the domestic refining capacity;
					(5)the effect that
			 increased refined petroleum products from a refinery on that site may have on
			 the price and supply of gasoline to consumers;
					(6)the impact of
			 locating a refinery on the site on the readiness and operations of the Armed
			 Forces; and
					(7)such other factors
			 as the President considers appropriate.
					(c)Sale or
			 disposal
					(1)DesignationExcept
			 as provided in paragraph (2), until the expiration of 2 years after the date of
			 enactment of this Act, the Federal Government shall not sell or otherwise
			 dispose of the military installations designated pursuant to subsection
			 (a).
					(2)Governor’s
			 objectionNo site may be used for a refinery under this title if,
			 not later than 60 days after designation of the site under subsection (a), the
			 Governor of the State in which the site is located transmits to the President
			 an objection to the designation, unless, not later than 60 days after the
			 President receives such objection, the Congress has by law overridden the
			 objection.
					(d)Redevelopment
			 authorityWith respect to a closed military installation, or
			 portion thereof, designated by the President as a potentially suitable refinery
			 site pursuant to subsection (a)—
					(1)the redevelopment
			 authority for the installation, in preparing or revising the redevelopment plan
			 for the installation, shall consider the feasibility and practicability of
			 siting a refinery on the installation; and
					(2)the Secretary of
			 Defense, in managing and disposing of real property at the installation
			 pursuant to the base closure law applicable to the installation, shall give
			 substantial deference to the recommendations of the redevelopment authority, as
			 contained in the redevelopment plan for the installation, regarding the siting
			 of a refinery on the installation.
					203.Process
			 coordination and rules of procedure
				(a)Designation as
			 Lead Agency
					(1)In
			 generalThe Department of Energy shall act as the lead agency for
			 the purposes of coordinating all applicable Federal refinery authorizations and
			 related environmental reviews with respect to a designated refinery.
					(2)Other
			 agenciesEach Federal and State agency or official required to
			 provide a Federal refinery authorization shall cooperate with the Secretary and
			 comply with the deadlines established by the Secretary.
					(b)Schedule
					(1)Secretary’s
			 authority to set scheduleThe Secretary shall establish a
			 schedule for all Federal refinery authorizations with respect to a designated
			 refinery. In establishing the schedule, the Secretary shall—
						(A)ensure expeditious
			 completion of all such proceedings; and
						(B)accommodate the
			 applicable schedules established by Federal law for such proceedings.
						(2)Failure to meet
			 scheduleIf a Federal or State administrative agency or official
			 does not complete a proceeding for an approval that is required for a Federal
			 refinery authorization in accordance with the schedule established by the
			 Secretary under this subsection, the applicant may pursue remedies under
			 subsection (d).
					(c)Consolidated
			 RecordThe Secretary shall, with the cooperation of Federal and
			 State administrative agencies and officials, maintain a complete consolidated
			 record of all decisions made or actions taken by the Secretary or by a Federal
			 administrative agency or officer (or State administrative agency or officer
			 acting under delegated Federal authority) with respect to any Federal refinery
			 authorization. Such record shall be the record for judicial review under
			 subsection (d) of decisions made or actions taken by Federal and State
			 administrative agencies and officials, except that, if the Court determines
			 that the record does not contain sufficient information, the Court may remand
			 the proceeding to the Secretary for further development of the consolidated
			 record.
				(d)Judicial
			 Review
					(1)In
			 generalThe United States Court of Appeals for the District of
			 Columbia shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action
			 for the review of—
						(A)an order or
			 action, related to a Federal refinery authorization, by a Federal or State
			 administrative agency or official; and
						(B)an alleged failure
			 to act by a Federal or State administrative agency or official acting pursuant
			 to a Federal refinery authorization.
						The failure
			 of an agency or official to act on a Federal refinery authorization in
			 accordance with the Secretary’s schedule established pursuant to subsection (b)
			 shall be considered inconsistent with Federal law for the purposes of paragraph
			 (2) of this subsection.(2)Court
			 actionIf the Court finds that an order or action described in
			 paragraph (1)(A) is inconsistent with the Federal law governing such Federal
			 refinery authorization, or that a failure to act as described in paragraph
			 (1)(B) has occurred, and the order, action, or failure to act would prevent the
			 siting, construction, expansion, or operation of the designated refinery, the
			 Court shall remand the proceeding to the agency or official to take appropriate
			 action consistent with the order of the Court. If the Court remands the order,
			 action, or failure to act to the Federal or State administrative agency or
			 official, the Court shall set a reasonable schedule and deadline for the agency
			 or official to act on remand.
					(3)Secretary’s
			 actionFor any civil action brought under this subsection, the
			 Secretary shall promptly file with the Court the consolidated record compiled
			 by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (c).
					(4)Expedited
			 reviewThe Court shall set any civil action brought under this
			 subsection for expedited consideration.
					(5)Attorney’s
			 feesIn any action challenging a Federal refinery authorization
			 that has been granted, reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses of
			 litigation shall be awarded to the prevailing party. This paragraph shall not
			 apply to any action seeking remedies for denial of a Federal refinery
			 authorization or failure to act on an application for a Federal refinery
			 authorization.


114 S1817 RS: Smarter Regulations Through Advance Planning and Review Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-07-21
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IICalendar No. 522114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 1817[Report No. 114–282]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 21, 2015Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Warner, Ms. Ayotte, and Mrs. Ernst) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsJune 20, 2016Reported by Mr. Johnson, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo improve the effectiveness of major rules in accomplishing their regulatory objectives by
			 promoting retrospective review, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Smarter Regulations Through Advance Planning and Review Act of 2015 or the Smarter Regs Act of 2015.
		2.Incorporating retrospective review into new major rules
 (a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)in section 551—
 (A)in paragraph (13), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B)in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (15)Administrator means the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget; and
 (16)major rule means any rule that the Administrator finds has resulted in or is likely to result in—
 (A)an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; (B)a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; or
 (C)significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises in domestic and export markets.; and
 (2)in section 553, by adding at the end the following:  (f)Regulation-Specific Frameworks (1)In generalBeginning 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, when an agency publishes a proposed or final major rule in the Federal Register, the agency shall include a framework for reassessing the major rule under paragraph (2), which shall include—
 (A)a clear statement of the regulatory objectives of the major rule, including the societal benefit and cost of the major rule;
 (B)the methodology by which the agency plans to analyze the major rule, including metrics by which the agency can measure—
 (i)the effectiveness and benefits of the major rule in producing the regulatory objectives of the major rule; and
 (ii)the impacts, including any costs, of the major rule on regulated entities; (C)a plan for gathering data regarding the metrics described in subparagraph (B) on an ongoing basis, or at periodic times, during the implementation of the major rule, including the method by which the agency will invite the public to participate in the review process and seek input from other agencies, taking into account any burden to the public in supplying relevant data to agencies; and
 (D)a specific time frame, as appropriate to the major rule and not more than 10 years, under which the agency shall conduct the reassessment of the major rule in accordance with paragraph (2)(A).
								(2)Reassessment
 (A)In generalEach agency shall assess the data collected under paragraph (1)(C), using the methodology set forth in paragraph (1)(B), with respect to a major rule—
 (i)to analyze how the actual benefits and costs of the major rule may have varied from those anticipated at the time the major rule was issued; and
 (ii)to determine whether— (I)the major rule is accomplishing its regulatory objective;
 (II)the major rule has been rendered unnecessary, taking into consideration— (aa)changes in the subject area affected by the major rule; and
 (bb)whether the major rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other rules or, to the extent feasible, State and local government regulations; and
 (III)other alternatives to the major rule or modification of the major rule could achieve better results while imposing a smaller burden on society or at a lower cost, taking into consideration any cost already incurred.
 (B)Subsequent assessmentsIf, after a reassessment of a major rule under subparagraph (A), an agency determines that the major rule will remain in effect with or without modification, the agency shall—
 (i)determine a specific time, as appropriate to the major rule and not more than 10 years, under which the agency shall conduct another assessment of the major rule in accordance with subparagraph (A); and
 (ii)if the assessment conducted under clause (i) does not result in a repeal of the major rule, periodically reassess the major rule in accordance with subparagraph (A) to ensure the major rule continues to meet the regulatory objective.
 (C)PublicationNot later than 180 days after the date on which an agency completes a reassessment of a major rule under subparagraph (A), the agency shall publish a notice of availability of the results of the reassessment in the Federal Register, including the specific time for any subsequent assessment of the major rule under subparagraph (B)(i), if applicable.
 (3)OMB oversightThe Administrator shall— (A)issue guidance for agencies regarding the development of the framework under paragraph (1) and the conduct of the reassessments under paragraph (2)(A);
 (B)oversee the timely compliance of agencies with this subsection; and (C)ensure that the results of each reassessment conducted under paragraph (2)(A) are—
 (i)published promptly on a centralized Federal website; and (ii)noticed in the Federal Register in accordance with paragraph (2)(C).
 (4)Rule of constructionNothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect— (A)the authority of an agency to reassess or modify a major rule of the agency earlier than the end of the time frame specified for the major rule under paragraph (1)(D); or
 (B)any other provision of law that requires an agency to conduct retrospective reviews of rules issued by the agency..
 (b)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a).

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Smarter Regulations Through Advance Planning and Review Act of 2015 or the Smarter Regs Act of 2015.
		2.Incorporating retrospective review into new major rules
 (a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)in section 551—
 (A)in paragraph (13), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B)in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (15)Administrator means the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget; and
 (16)major rule means any rule that the Administrator finds has resulted in or is likely to result in—
 (A)an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; (B)a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; or
 (C)significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises in domestic and export markets.; and
 (2)in section 553, by adding at the end the following:  (f)Major rule frameworks (1)In generalBeginning 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, when an agency publishes in the Federal Register—
 (A)a proposed major rule, the agency shall include a potential framework for assessing the major rule, which shall include a general statement of how the agency intends to measure the effectiveness of the major rule; or
 (B)a final major rule, the agency shall include a framework for assessing the major rule under paragraph (2), which shall include—
 (i)a clear statement of the regulatory objectives of the major rule, including a summary of the societal benefit and cost of the major rule;
 (ii)the methodology by which the agency plans to analyze the major rule, including metrics by which the agency can measure—
 (I)the effectiveness and benefits of the major rule in producing the regulatory objectives of the major rule; and
 (II)the impacts, including any costs, of the major rule on regulated and other impacted entities; (iii)a plan for gathering data regarding the metrics described in clause (ii) on an ongoing basis, or at periodic times, including a method by which the agency will invite the public to participate in the review process and seek input from other agencies; and
 (iv)a specific time frame, as appropriate to the major rule and not more than 10 years after the effective date of the major rule, under which the agency shall conduct the assessment of the major rule in accordance with paragraph (2)(A).
									(2)Assessment
 (A)In generalEach agency shall assess the data collected under paragraph (1)(B)(iii), using the methodology set forth in paragraph (1)(B)(ii) or any other appropriate methodology developed after the issuance of a final major rule to better determine whether the regulatory objective was achieved, with respect to a major rule—
 (i)to analyze how the actual benefits and costs of the major rule may have varied from those anticipated at the time the major rule was issued; and
 (ii)to determine whether— (I)the major rule is accomplishing its regulatory objective;
 (II)the major rule has been rendered unnecessary, taking into consideration— (aa)changes in the subject area affected by the major rule; and
 (bb)whether the major rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other rules or, to the extent feasible, State and local government regulations;
 (III)the major rule needs to be strengthened in order to accomplish the regulatory objective; and (IV)other alternatives to the major rule or modification of the major rule could better achieve the regulatory objective while imposing a smaller burden on society or increase net benefits, taking into consideration any cost already incurred.
 (B)Different methodologyIf an agency uses a methodology other than the methodology set forth in paragraph (1)(B)(ii) to assess data under subparagraph (A), the agency shall include as part of the notice required under subparagraph (D) an explanation of the changes in circumstances that necessitated the use of that other methodology.
								(C)Subsequent assessments
 (i)In generalExcept as provided in clause (ii), if, after an assessment of a major rule under subparagraph (A), an agency determines that the major rule will remain in effect with or without modification, the agency shall—
 (I)determine a specific time frame, as appropriate to the major rule and not more than 10 years after the effective date of the major rule, under which the agency shall conduct another assessment of the major rule in accordance with subparagraph (A); and
 (II)if the assessment conducted under subclause (I) does not result in a repeal of the major rule, periodically assess the major rule in accordance with subparagraph (A) to ensure the major rule continues to meet the regulatory objective.
 (ii)ExemptionThe Administrator may exempt an agency from conducting a subsequent assessment of a major rule under clause (i) if the Administrator determines that there is a foreseeable and apparent need for the major rule beyond the time frame required under clause (i)(I).
 (D)PublicationNot later than 180 days after the date on which an agency completes an assessment of a major rule under subparagraph (A), the agency shall publish a notice of availability of the results of the assessment in the Federal Register, including the specific time frame for any subsequent assessment of the major rule under subparagraph (C)(i), if applicable.
 (3)OMB oversightThe Administrator shall— (A)issue guidance for agencies regarding the development of the framework under paragraph (1) and the conduct of the assessments under paragraph (2)(A);
 (B)oversee the timely compliance of agencies with this subsection; (C)ensure that the results of each assessment conducted under paragraph (2)(A) are—
 (i)published promptly on a centralized Federal website; and (ii)noticed in the Federal Register in accordance with paragraph (2)(D);
 (D)encourage and assist agencies to streamline and coordinate the assessment of major rules with similar or related regulatory objectives;
 (E)exempt an agency from including the framework required under paragraph (1)(B) when publishing a final major rule, if the agency did not issue a notice of proposed rule making for the major rule in order to provide a timely response to an emergency or comply with a statutorily imposed deadline, in accordance with paragraph (5)(B); and
 (F)extend the deadline specified by an agency for an assessment of a major rule under paragraph (1)(B)(iv) or paragraph (2)(C)(i)(I) for a period of not more than 90 days if the agency justifies why the agency is unable to complete the assessment by that deadline.
 (4)Rule of constructionNothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect— (A)the authority of an agency to assess or modify a major rule of the agency earlier than the end of the time frame specified for the major rule under paragraph (1)(B)(iv); or
 (B)any other provision of law that requires an agency to conduct retrospective reviews of rules issued by the agency.
								(5)Applicability
 (A)In generalThis subsection shall not apply to— (i)a major rule of an agency—
 (I)that the Administrator reviewed before the date of enactment of this subsection; or (II)for which the agency is required to conduct a retrospective review under any other provision of law that meets or exceeds the requirements of this subsection, as determined by the Administrator;
 (ii)interpretative rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice; or
 (iii)routine and administrative rules. (B)Direct and interim final major ruleIn the case of a major rule of an agency for which the agency is not required to issue a notice of proposed rule making in response to an emergency or a statutorily imposed deadline, the agency shall publish the framework required under paragraph (1)(B) in the Federal Register not later than 6 months after the date on which the agency publishes the final major rule.
								(6)Judicial review
 (A)In generalJudicial review of agency compliance with this subsection is limited to— (i)whether an agency published the framework for assessment of a major rule in accordance with paragraph (1); or
 (ii)whether an agency completed and published the required assessment of a major rule in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (D) of paragraph (2).
 (B)Remedy availableIn granting relief in an action brought under subparagraph (A), the court may only issue an order remanding the major rule to the agency to comply with paragraph (1) or subparagraph (A) or (D) of paragraph (2), as applicable.
 (C)Effective date of major ruleIf, in an action brought under subparagraph (A)(i), a court determines that the agency did not comply, the major rule shall take effect notwithstanding any order issued by the court.
 (D)AdministratorAny determination, action, or inaction of the Administrator shall not be subject to judicial review..
 (b)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a).June 20, 2016Reported with an amendment


115 HR 83 IH: Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-01-03
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 83IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2017Mr. Barletta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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 prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act. 2.Sanctuary cities ineligible for Federal financial assistanceAny State or local government that violates section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373) may not receive any Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). The Attorney General shall determine annually which State or local jurisdictions are not in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and shall report such determinations to Congress on March 1 of each year. The Attorney General shall also issue a report concerning the compliance of any particular State or local jurisdiction at the request of any Member of Congress. Any jurisdiction that is found to be out of compliance shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance for a minimum period of one year, and shall only become eligible again after the Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is in compliance.


115 HR 114 IH: Social Media Screening for Terrorists Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-01-03
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 114IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2017Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to search all public records to determine if an alien
			 is inadmissible to the United States.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Social Media Screening for Terrorists Act of 2017. 2.Requirement to search records of aliens applying for admission to the United StatesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall search all public records, including Internet sites and social media profiles, to determine if an alien applying for admission to the United States is inadmissible under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182).


114 HRES 164 IH: Recognizing Dr. Elmira Mangum as the first female president of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-23
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		IV
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 164
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 23, 2015
			Mr. Hastings (for himself, Ms. Brown of Florida, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Mica, Mr. Nugent, and Ms. Jackson Lee) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing Dr. Elmira Mangum as the first female president of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.

 Whereas Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) was founded on October 3, 1887, as the State Normal College for Colored Students at Tallahassee with 15 students and 2 instructors;
 Whereas FAMU was established as an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues, and the empowerment of citizens and communities;
 Whereas the institution has gone by 3 other names prior to becoming Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in 1953, and remains the only historically black university in the 12-member State University System of Florida;
 Whereas FAMU students have a legacy of social involvement, including the boycott of Tallahassee buses that successfully integrated the city’s public transportation system;
 Whereas FAMU now boasts approximately 11,000 students and 700 faculty members, and has had 10 men serve as presidents during the institution’s 127-year history;
 Whereas Dr. Elmira Mangum has a 28-year history as a higher education administrator, ranging from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Buffalo to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Cornell University;
 Whereas Dr. Mangum holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration, a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy;
 Whereas Dr. Mangum has taught higher education administration, leadership theory and practice, and financial management;
 Whereas Dr. Mangum was in the inaugural class of the Millennium Leadership Institute, attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education Management Development Program, and Cornell’s Administrative Management Institute;
 Whereas Dr. Mangum is a life member of the National Council of Negro Women and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a historically black Greek-lettered organization that promotes scholarship, sisterly love, service, and finer womanhood;
 Whereas Dr. Mangum was selected as the first permanent female president in the 127-year history of FAMU;
 Whereas Dr. Mangum has made tremendous strides to advance the legacy of FAMU with forward thinking plans, such as her Sustainability Initiative, which will provide research-based solutions to the world’s socio-economic and environmental problems, and strengthening FAMU’s STEM programs, which are the hallmark of academia;
 Whereas Dr. Mangum has consistently articulated resourceful, innovative ideas for Black college survival; and
 Whereas our Nation must remain committed to celebrating the accomplishments and advancements of women: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes Dr. Elmira Mangum for being selected as the first female permanent president of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University;
 (2)acknowledges the significance of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the civil rights movement; and
 (3)emphasizes the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of trailblazers across the country, such as Dr. Elmira Mangum.