116 S2199 IS: Insulin Price Reduction Act
U.S. Senate
2019-07-22
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		II
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 2199
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 22, 2019
			Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Carper, and Mr. Cramer) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To provide patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Insulin Price Reduction Act.
		2.Insulin price protections
 (a)In generalSubpart II of part A of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–11 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					2729A.Insulin price protections
						(a)Contracting requirements
							(1)In general
 (A)RequirementExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services under a contract with any such health plan or health insurance coverage does not, directly or indirectly, receive from a manufacturer of certified insulin a rebate, reduction in price, or other remuneration with respect to such insulin received by an enrollee in the plan or coverage and covered by the plan or coverage.
 (B)ExceptionThe requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to— (i)any such reduction in price that is reflected at the point of sale to the enrollee; or
 (ii)any remuneration that is a flat fee-based service fee that a manufacturer of such insulin pays to a pharmacy benefit manager for services rendered to the manufacturer that relate to arrangements by the pharmacy benefit manager to provide pharmacy benefit management services to a health plan or health insurance issuer, if certain conditions established by the Secretary are met, including requirements that the fees are transparent to the health plan or health insurance issuer.
 (2)ApplicabilityThe restriction under paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to insulin described in paragraph (1), for which the manufacturer has certified the list price in accordance with section 5(b) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act with respect to—
 (A)any plan year in which the list price for insulin is certified under section 5(b)(2)(A) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act; and (B)each subsequent plan year during which the manufacturer limits any increase in the list price to the price that gave rise to the restriction under paragraph (1), adjusted by not more than the price change in the medical care component of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average), as certified under section 5(b)(2)(B) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act.
 (b)Deductible limitationA group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not apply any deductible amount that otherwise is applicable to prescription drugs with respect to coverage of certified insulin under such plan or coverage, during the period described in subsection (a)(2).
 (c)Hold harmlessIn the first 2 plan years during which paragraph (1) applies with respect to an insulin certified under section 5(b) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act, a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services under a contract with such health plan or health insurance coverage does not—
 (1)remove such insulin from the formulary applicable to the plan or coverage;
 (2)impose higher cost-sharing with respect to such insulin than the cost-sharing that applied with respect to the insulin in the year in which the list price reduction certification was provided under section 5(b)(2)(A) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act;
 (3)impose any prior authorization requirements for coverage of such insulin that were not applied during the year in which the list price reduction certification was provided under such section 5(b)(2)(A); or
 (4)establish a step therapy requirement for such insulin that was not applied during the year in which the list price reduction certification was provided under such section 5(b)(2)(A).
 (d)DefinitionsIn this section— (1)the term certified insulin means, with respect to a year, insulin that has been certified under section 5(b) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act for the year;
 (2)the term insulin means any insulin product approved by the Food and Drug Administration to improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus;
 (3)the term list price has the meaning given the term wholesale acquisition cost in section 1847A(c)(6)(B) of the Social Security Act; and (4)the term rebate means any discount, price concession, or fee, other than the fee described in section (a)(1)(B), the terms of which are fixed at the time of the sale and disclosed, but which is not received at the time of the sale..
 (b)Conforming amendmentParagraph (2) of section 223(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E) and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:

 (D)Safe harbor for absence of deductible for insulinA plan shall not fail to be treated as a high deductible health plan by reason of exempting insulin from any deductible pursuant to section 2729A(b) of the Public Health Service Act during the period described in section 2729A(a)(2) of such Act..
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
 3.Insulin price protections under Medicare part DSection 1860D–4 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–104) is amended— (1)by redesignating the subsection (m) as added by section 6063(c) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115–271) as subsection (n); and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(o)Limitation on rebates, price reductions, or other remuneration for certified insulin
						(1)Limitation
 (A)In generalSubject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), for plan year 2022 and subsequent plan years, a PDP sponsor and a Medicare Advantage organization shall ensure that each prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan offered by the sponsor or organization, and any entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services under a contract with the prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan offered by the sponsor or organization, does not, directly or indirectly, receive from a manufacturer of certified insulin a rebate, reduction in price, or other remuneration with respect to certified insulin that is covered by the plan.
 (B)ExceptionThe requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to— (i)any such reduction in price that is reflected at the point of sale to the beneficiary; or
 (ii)any remuneration that is a flat fee-based service fee that a manufacturer of such certified insulin pays to a pharmacy benefit manager for services rendered to the manufacturer that relate to arrangements by the pharmacy benefit manager to provide pharmacy benefit management services to a prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan, if certain conditions established by the Secretary are met, including requirements that the fees are transparent to the prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan.
 (C)Hold harmless for first 2 years that an insulin is certifiedIn the first 2 plan years during which paragraph (2) applies with respect to a certified insulin, a PDP sponsor and a Medicare Advantage organization shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services under a contract with such sponsor or organization does not—
 (i)remove such insulin from the formulary applicable to the prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan;
 (ii)impose higher cost-sharing with respect to such insulin than the cost-sharing that applied with respect to the certified insulin in the year in which the list price reduction certification was provided under section 5(b)(2)(A) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act;
 (iii)impose any prior authorization requirements for coverage of the certified insulin that were not applied during the year in which the list price reduction certification was provided under such section 5(b)(2)(A); or
 (iv)establish a step therapy requirement for the certified insulin that was not applied during the year in which the list price reduction certification was provided under such section 5(b)(2)(A).
 (2)DefinitionsIn this section: (A)Certified insulinThe term certified insulin means, with respect to a year, insulin that has been certified under section 5(b) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act for the year.
 (B)InsulinThe term insulin means any insulin product approved by the Food and Drug Administration to improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus.
 (C)List priceThe term list price has the meaning given the term wholesale acquisition cost in section 1847A(c)(6)(B). (D)RebateThe term rebate means any discount, price concession, or fee, other than the fee described in paragraph (1)(B), the terms of which are fixed at the time of the sale and disclosed, but which is not received at the time of the sale..
 4.Applicability of pre-list price reduction AMP to Medicaid minimum rebate amountsSection 1927(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(c)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and paragraph (5) after paragraph (2);
 (2)in paragraph (3)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and paragraph (5) after subparagraph (C); and (3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(5)Special rule for determining minimum basic rebates for insulin
 (A)In generalIn determining the amount of the rebate specified in this subsection for a dosage form and strength of a covered outpatient drug described in subparagraph (B) for any rebate period occurring after April 30, 2020, paragraph (1)(A)(ii)(II) or paragraph (3)(A)(i) (as applicable) shall be applied by substituting—
 (i)the pre-reduction average manufacturer price (as defined in subparagraph (C)) for the dosage form and strength of the drug for the rebate period; for
 (ii)the average manufacturer price for the dosage form and strength of the drug for the rebate period.
 (B)Drugs describedA covered outpatient drug is described in this subparagraph for a rebate period if the drug is insulin for which, throughout such rebate period, the manufacturer has certified the list price for each dosage form and strength of such drug in accordance with section 5(b) of the Insulin Price Reduction Act.
 (C)Pre-reduction average manufacturer priceFor purposes of this paragraph, the term pre-reduction average manufacturer price means, with respect to each dosage form and strength of a covered outpatient drug described in subparagraph (B) and a rebate period—
 (i)the average manufacturer price for such drug for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2019; increased by
 (ii)the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) for the month before the month in which the rebate period begins exceeds such index for September 2019.
							.
			5.List price data submissions
			(a)Initial submission
 (1)In generalNot later than April 30, 2020, any manufacturer of insulin wishing to receive certification under this section shall submit to the Secretary—
 (A)data on the list price of any insulin manufactured by the manufacturer during the period beginning on January 1, 2000 (or the first date on which such manufacturer begins manufacturing such insulin), through the list price applicable at the time of the report; and
 (B)a certification that such data is accurate. (2)Later submissionsAny manufacturer of insulin that does not submit the information described in paragraph (1) by the date described in such paragraph may later submit the information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) to the Secretary. Such a manufacturer who submits such information pursuant to this paragraph is eligible to certify its list price for the applicable insulin under subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) with respect to the first plan year that begins at least 15 months after the date of submission under this paragraph.
				(b)Annual price certification
 (1)In generalAny manufacturer of insulin who submits information in accordance with subsection (a) is eligible for certification under this subsection.
				(2)Requirements
					(A)First certification
 (i)Initial eligibility for certificationA manufacturer of insulin who submits information under subsection (a)(1) is considered certified under this subsection for plan year 2022 if such manufacturer, not later than September 30, 2020, submits to the Secretary a certification that the manufacturer reduced its list price for insulin to an amount that is no greater than the list price for the same insulin that applied as of July 1, 2006.
 (ii)Later certificationA manufacturer of insulin that submitted information under subsection (a)(2) not later than September 30 of the calendar year that is 2 years prior to the applicable plan year, is considered certified under this subsection for the applicable plan year if such manufacturer submits to the Secretary a certification, not later than September 30 of such calendar year, that the manufacturer reduced its list price for insulin to the amount that is no greater than the list price for the same insulin that applied as of July 1, 2006, increased by not more than the rate by which the medical care component of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average) increased between September 30, 2020, and the date on which the certification is submitted.
 (B)Subsequent certificationFor plan year 2023 and each plan year thereafter, a manufacturer of insulin who previously submitted a certification under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) is considered certified under this subsection for the applicable plan year if such manufacturer submits, not later than September 30 of the calendar year that is 2 years prior to the applicable plan year, a certification that the manufacturer did not increase the list price for insulin previously certified under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), by more than the rate by which the medical care component of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average) increased since the initial certification under such clause (i) or (ii).
					(3)Special rule for certain insulin
 (A)In generalIn the case of a manufacturer of insulin that did not manufacture a particular insulin in 2006, such manufacturer may be certified under this subsection with respect to such insulin by submitting information under paragraph (2)(A) certifying that the list price of such insulin is no greater than the weighted average list price, in 2006, of, as applicable—
 (i)(I)all short-acting insulins; (II)all rapid-acting insulins; or
 (III)all long-acting insulins; or (ii)such other insulin categories, as the Secretary determines appropriate.
 (B)IncreaseThe weighted averages under subparagraph (A) shall be increased in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii), as applicable.
 (4)Application to authorized generic insulinIn the case of an insulin that is classified as an authorized generic drug, as defined in section 505(t)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(t)(3)), the manufacturer of such insulin may be certified under this section by submitting information under paragraph (1)(A) certifying that the list price of such authorized generic insulin is no greater than the list price, as of July 1, 2006, of the listed drug insulin product upon which the authorized generic drug was based under section 505(t) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The certification pursuant to this paragraph applies only to the authorized generic drug insulin, and does not apply with respect to the applicable listed drug insulin.
 (c)Audits and penaltiesThe Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services may audit the financial records and other relevant records of any manufacturer submitting data under subsections (a) and (b), and any manufacturer or officer, director, agent, or managing employee of such manufacturer that knowingly submits false or incomplete data shall be subject to a civil penalty for each insulin for which false or incomplete data are submitted in an amount not to exceed the greater of—
 (1)an amount equal to 2 times the total amount of rebates paid by the manufacturer to State Medicaid plans for the insulin for rebate periods occurring in calendar year 2018 under section 1927 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8); or
 (2)an alternative amount to be determined by the Secretary. (d)DefinitionsIn this section—
 (1)the term insulin means any insulin product approved by the Food and Drug Administration to improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus;
 (2)the term list price has the meaning given the term wholesale acquisition cost in section 1847A(c)(6)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3a(c)(6)(B)); and (3)the term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.


113 HR 4047 IH: Restoring the 10th Amendment Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-02-11
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4047
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 11, 2014
			Mr. Culberson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To protect 10th Amendment rights by providing special standing for State government officials to
			 challenge proposed regulations, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Restoring the 10th Amendment Act.
		2.FindingsThe Congress finds:
			(1)The 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States (referred to in this Act as the 10th Amendment), ratified on December 15, 1791, provides, The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the
			 States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people..
			(2)The 10th Amendment expressly limits the powers of the Federal Government to those delegated by the
			 Constitution and reaffirms and protects the freedom of the States to
			 exercise those that are not.
			(3)The 10th Amendment reflects the opposition of the Founding Fathers to a Federal Government with
			 expansive powers, their intention for the powers of the States to act as a
			 check on those of the Federal Government, and their concern that the
			 Federal Government would attempt to usurp powers intended to remain with
			 the States.
			(4)James Madison, in The Federalist No. 45, wrote, The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined.
			 Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and
			 indefinite..
			(5)The Supreme Court, in United States v. Sprague, 282 U.S. 716 (1931), noted, The Tenth Amendment was intended to confirm the understanding of the people at the time the
			 Constitution was adopted, that powers not granted to the United States
			 were reserved to the States or to the people..
			(6)The Supreme Court, in Fry v. United States, 421 U.S. 542 (1975), also noted, The Amendment expressly declares the constitutional policy that Congress may not exercise power in
			 a fashion that impairs the States' integrity or their ability to function
			 effectively in a federal system..
			(7)The Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government often promulgate regulations
			 contrary to the spirit and letter of the 10th Amendment.
			(8)The 10th Amendment assures that the people of the United States, and each sovereign State in the
			 Union of States, have, and have always had, rights that the Federal
			 Government may not usurp.
			(9)Congress has the responsibility to safeguard the 10th Amendment and to recognize that it is as
			 vital and valuable today as on the date of its ratification.
			3.Special standing for certain State officials to challenge Federal rulemaking as a violation of the
			 10th Amendment
			(a)DefinitionsIn this section—
				(1)the term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code;
				(2)the term designated State official means, with respect to a State—
					(A)the chief executive of the State;
					(B)the lieutenant governor or equivalent officer of the State;
					(C)the chief legal officer of the State; or
					(D)a legislative leader of the State;
					(3)the term legislative leader means a speaker, majority leader, or minority leader, of a State legislature or any House thereof;
			 and
				(4)the term rule has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
				(b)Submission of legal briefDuring any period during which a proposed rule is open for public comment under chapter 5 of title
			 5, United States Code, any designated State official may submit to the
			 head of the agency proposing the rule a legal brief challenging the
			 constitutionality of the proposed rule under the 10th Amendment.
			(c)Duty of Federal official To post link to the briefThe head of the agency proposing a rule described in subsection (b) shall prominently post on the
			 front page of the Web site of the agency, in such a manner that it is
			 immediately noticeable to individuals who visit that Web site, a link to
			 each brief submitted under subsection (b).
			(d)Response by Federal agencyUnless an agency determines not to finalize a proposed rule described in subsection (b), not later
			 than 15 days after posting the link under subsection (c), the head of the
			 agency shall—
				(1)certify in writing that, in the opinion of the head of the agency, the rule does not violate the
			 10th Amendment;
				(2)include in the certification the full legal reasoning supporting that opinion; and
				(3)prominently post the certification on the front page of the Web site of the agency next to the
			 links to the legal briefs pertaining to the rule posted under subsection
			 (c).
				(e)Notice to officials of other StatesNot later than 15 days after the date on which a designated State official submits a brief under
			 subsection (b), the head of the agency proposing the rule shall give
			 notice to each designated State official of each State that the brief was
			 submitted.
			(f)Actions by State officials
				(1)Commencement of actionAt any time after the head of an agency posts a certification under subsection (d) that a rule does
			 not violate the 10th Amendment, a designated State official may commence a
			 civil action against the agency on the grounds that the rule of the agency
			 violates the 10th Amendment.
				(2)Venue and jurisdictionIf a designated State official decides to commence an action under paragraph (1), in addition to
			 any other venue or jurisdiction that may be provided by law, the official
			 may bring the action in the district court of the United States for the
			 district in which the place of business of the official is located, which
			 shall be a proper venue for the action and the court shall have
			 jurisdiction of the action.
				(3)Expedited appealUpon the filing of a notice of appeal by a designated State official who is a party to an action
			 described in paragraph (1) brought in a district court of the United
			 States, the appropriate court of appeals of the United States shall grant
			 expedited review of a decision by the district court in the action.


		II
		Calendar No. 37
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 651
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 19, 2009
			Mr. Baucus (for himself,
			 Mr. Grassley, Mr. Wyden, Ms.
			 Snowe, Mrs. Lincoln,
			 Mr. Kerry, Ms.
			 Stabenow, Mr. Schumer,
			 Mr. Menendez, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr.
			 Bingaman, and Ms. Cantwell)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read the first time

			March 23, 2009
			Read the second time and placed on the
			 calendar

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an
		  excise tax on excessive bonuses paid by, and received from, companies receiving
		  Federal emergency economic assistance, to limit the amount of nonqualified
		  deferred compensation that employees of such companies may defer from taxation,
		  and for other purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Compensation Fairness Act of
			 2009.
		2.Excise taxes on
			 excessive bonuses paid by recipients of Federal emergency economic
			 assistance
			(a)Imposition of
			 taxChapter 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to
			 excise tax on golden parachute payments) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new section:

					4999A.Excessive
				bonuses paid by recipients of Federal emergency economic assistance
						(a)Imposition of
				TaxThere is hereby imposed—
							(1)on each Federal
				emergency economic assistance recipient which pays an excessive bonus, a tax
				equal to 35 percent of the amount of such bonus, and
							(2)on each covered
				individual who receives an excessive bonus from such a recipient, a tax equal
				to 35 percent of the amount of such bonus.
							(b)Excessive
				bonusFor purposes of this section—
							(1)In
				generalThe term excessive bonus means, with respect
				to any calendar year—
								(A)any applicable
				bonus payment paid to a covered individual during such calendar year which is a
				retention bonus, or
								(B)in the case of
				applicable bonus payments not described in subparagraph (A), an amount equal to
				the sum of—
									(i)the portion of
				such applicable bonus payments paid to a covered individual during such
				calendar year which is attributable to services performed by such individual
				during such calendar year, but only to the extent such payments exceed $50,000,
				plus
									(ii)the portion of
				applicable bonus payments paid to a covered individual during such calendar
				year which is attributable to services performed by such individual during any
				preceding calendar year, but only to the extent such payments (when added to
				such payments paid during all prior calendar years with respect to services
				performed during such preceding calendar year) exceed $50,000.
									(2)Applicable
				bonus payments
								(A)In
				generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), the term
				applicable bonus payment means any bonus payment by a Federal
				emergency economic assistance recipient—
									(i)which is paid
				after December 31, 2008, and
									(ii)which is payable
				by reason of services performed by such individual in an applicable calendar
				year of the Federal emergency economic assistance recipient.
									(B)Payments after
				assistance periodA bonus payment shall not be treated as an
				applicable bonus payment if it is made after the end date applicable under
				clause (i)(II) or (ii)(II) of subparagraph (C) (without regard to whether the
				payment is attributable to services performed before such end date).
								(C)Applicable
				calendar yearThe term applicable calendar year
				means, with respect to any Federal emergency economic assistance recipient, any
				calendar year which includes any portion of the period which—
									(i)in the case of a
				recipient described in subsection (c)(1)—
										(I)begins on the
				first date on which the outstanding aggregate assistance received under all
				programs described in subsection (c)(1)(A) exceeds $100,000,000, and
										(II)ends on the
				first date on which such outstanding aggregate amount does not exceed
				$100,000,000, and
										(ii)in the case of a
				recipient described in subsection (c)(2)—
										(I)begins on the
				first date on which assistance was received under a program described in
				subsection (c)(1)(A), and
										(II)ends on the
				first date on which there is no outstanding assistance provided to such
				recipient under any such program.
										In the
				case of a person described in subsection (c)(3) with respect to a recipient
				described in subsection (c)(1) or (2), this subparagraph shall be applied by
				reference to the same period as is used for such recipient.(D)Waiver of
				restriction on repayment or redemptionAny restriction or
				prohibition under any program described in subsection (c)(1)(A) (or any
				agreement entered into under such program) on a Federal emergency economic
				assistance recipient with respect to the repayment of any assistance provided
				under such program or the redemption of any equity interest shall not apply if
				such restriction or prohibition would prevent the recipient from reducing its
				outstanding assistance for purposes of subparagraph (C).
								(3)Bonus
				payment
								(A)In
				generalThe term bonus payment means any payment
				which—
									(i)is a payment to a
				covered individual by a Federal emergency economic assistance recipient for
				services rendered, and
									(ii)is in addition
				to any amount payable to such individual for services performed by such
				individual at a regular hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or similar periodic
				rate.
									Such
				term does not include payments to an employee as commissions, contributions to
				any qualified retirement plan (as defined in section 4974(c)), welfare and
				fringe benefits, overtime pay, or expense reimbursements.(B)Exception for
				certain equity payments
									(i)In
				generalIn the case of a payment other than a retention bonus,
				such payment shall not be treated as a bonus payment if the payment consists of
				the granting on or after January 1, 2009, of an equity interest described in
				clause (ii) but only if no portion of such interest vests before the date which
				is 3 years after the date on which such interest is granted.
									(ii)Equity
				interestsAn equity interest is described in this clause if it
				is—
										(I)a stock option
				which is granted at its fair market value on the date of the grant,
										(II)a stock
				appreciation right which is granted at its fair market value on the date of the
				grant, or
										(III)restricted
				stock described in section 111(b)(3)(D)(i) of the Emergency Economic
				Stabilization Act of 2008 (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this
				section).
										(iii)Secretarial
				authorityThe Secretary may by regulation provide for the
				application of this subparagraph in the case of a person other than a
				corporation.
									(4)Retention
				bonusThe term retention bonus means any bonus
				payment to an individual which—
								(A)is contingent on
				the completion of a period of future service with the Federal emergency
				economic assistance recipient, the completion of a specific project or other
				activity for the Federal emergency economic assistance recipient, or such other
				circumstances as the Secretary may prescribe, and
								(B)is not based on
				the performance of the individual (other than a requirement that the employee
				not be separated from employment for cause).
								A bonus
				payment shall not be treated as based on performance for purposes of
				subparagraph (B) solely because the amount of the payment is determined by
				reference to a previous bonus payment which was based on performance.(c)Federal
				emergency economic assistance recipientFor purposes of this
				subsection, the term Federal emergency economic assistance
				recipient means—
							(1)any person (other
				than a bank to which section 585 applies) if at any time after December 31,
				2007—
								(A)the Federal
				Government acquires—
									(i)an
				equity interest in such person pursuant to a program authorized by the
				Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 or the third undesignated
				paragraph of section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 343), or
									(ii)any warrant (or
				other right) to acquire any equity interest with respect to such person
				pursuant to any such program, and
									(B)the outstanding
				aggregate amount of the assistance provided to such person under such programs
				exceeds $100,000,000,
								(2)the Federal
				National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation,
				and
							(3)any person which
				is a member of the same affiliated group (as defined in section 1504,
				determined without regard to subsection (b) thereof) as a person described in
				paragraph (1) or (2).
							(d)Covered
				individualFor purposes of this section, the term covered
				individual means, with respect to any Federal emergency economic
				assistance recipient, any director or officer or other employee of such
				recipient.
						(e)Administrative
				provisions; special rulesFor purposes of this section—
							(1)Administrative
				provisions
								(A)In
				generalFor purposes of subtitle F, the tax imposed by this
				section with respect to an excessive bonus shall be treated as a tax imposed by
				subtitle A for the taxable year of the Federal emergency economic assistance
				recipient or covered individual with or within which ends the calendar year in
				which payment of the excessive bonus is made.
								(B)Wage
				withholdingIf an excessive bonus is treated as wages for
				purposes of section 3402, the amount otherwise required to be deducted and
				withheld under such section shall be increased by an amount equal to 35 percent
				of such bonus.
								(C)Special rules
				for payments to nonresident alien individualsIn the case of a
				payment of an excessive bonus to a covered individual who is a nonresident
				alien individual—
									(i)WithholdingIf
				section 1441 applies with respect to such payment, the amount otherwise
				required to be deducted and withheld under such section shall be increased by
				an amount equal to 35 percent of such bonus.
									(ii)Liability
				where no withholdingIf section 1441 does not apply to such
				payment, the person described in subsection (c)(1) or (2) with respect to the
				excessive bonus (and all persons described in subsection (c)(3) with respect to
				such person) shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of the tax
				imposed by subsection (a)(2) with respect to the excessive bonus.
									(2)Special rules
				for earnings
								(A)Inclusion of
				future earnings on excessive bonusesAny income (whether actual
				or notional) for any calendar year which is properly allocable to the portion
				of any applicable bonus payment which is treated as an excessive bonus
				(determined after application of subparagraph (B)) shall be treated as an
				excessive bonus for the calendar year in which paid.
								(B)Future earnings
				on payment not treated as excessive bonus
									(i)In
				generalAny income (whether actual or notional) for any calendar
				year which is properly allocable to the portion of any applicable bonus payment
				which is not treated as an excessive bonus shall be taken into account as an
				excessive bonus in the calendar year in which paid to the extent that the sum
				of—
										(I)the amount of
				such income in excess of the amount which would have been earned if the return
				on such portion were a market rate of return, plus
										(II)an amount equal
				to such portion, plus
										(III)such excess
				income for any preceding calendar year,
										exceeds
				$50,000.(ii)Market rate of
				returnThe Secretary shall prescribe by regulation rules
				governing the calculation of a market rate of return. Such rules shall allow in
				appropriate cases the treatment of income as based on a market rate of return
				if the income of the plan is determined by reference to the rate of return on a
				predetermined investment, including stock or other ownership interests (whether
				or not publicly traded) in the employer maintaining the plan.
									(3)Individual not
				taxed if bonus repaidIf a covered individual repays all or any
				portion of an applicable bonus payment to the Federal emergency economic
				assistance recipient before the due date (without regard to extensions) for the
				individual's return of tax imposed by chapter for the taxable year for which
				tax under this section would (without regard to this paragraph) have been
				imposed, then, solely for purposes of applying this title to the covered
				individual, the portion repaid shall be treated as if it had not been paid to
				the covered individual.
							(4)Notice requirementsThe Secretary shall require each Federal
				emergency economic assistance recipient to notify, as soon as practicable after
				the date of the enactment of this subsection and at such other times as the
				Secretary determines appropriate, the Secretary and each covered individual of
				the amount of excessive bonuses to which this section applied and the amount of
				tax deducted and withheld on such bonuses.
							(5)Secretarial
				authorityThe Secretary may prescribe such regulations, rules,
				and guidance as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section,
				including regulations, rules, and guidance necessary to prevent—
								(A)the
				recharacterization of a bonus payment as a payment which is not a bonus payment
				in order to avoid the purposes of this section, or
								(B)the avoidance of
				the purposes of this section through the use of partnerships or other pass
				through
				entities.
								.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendments
				(1)The heading and
			 table of sections for chapter 46 of such Code are amended to read as
			 follows:

							Chapter 46-Taxes on certain
				excessive remuneration
							Sec. 4999. Golden parachute
				payments.
							Sec. 4999A. Excessive bonuses
				paid by recipients of Federal emergency economic
				assistance.

						.
				(2)The item relating
			 to chapter 46 in the table of chapters for subtitle D of such Code is amended
			 to read as follows:

							Chapter 46. Taxes on excessive
				remuneration.

						.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to
			 payments of excessive bonuses after December 31, 2008, in taxable years ending
			 after such date.
			3.Limitation on
			 annual amounts which may be deferred under nonqualified deferred compensation
			 arrangements of recipients of Federal emergency economic assistance
			(a)In
			 GeneralSection 409A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 (relating to inclusion of gross income under nonqualified deferred compensation
			 plans) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 and (4) in subclause (I) of paragraph (1)(A)(i) and inserting
			 (4), and (5), and
				(2)by adding at the
			 end the following new paragraph:

						(5)Annual
				limitation on aggregate deferred amounts
							(A)LimitationIn
				the case of any Federal emergency economic assistance recipient maintaining a
				nonqualified deferred compensation plan, the requirements of this paragraph are
				met if the plan provides that the aggregate amount of compensation which is
				deferred for any applicable taxable year beginning after December 31, 2008,
				with respect to a participant under the plan may not exceed $1,000,000. For
				purposes of this paragraph, only amounts deferred after the date of the
				enactment of this paragraph shall be taken into account.
							(B)Special rules
				relating to earnings
								(i)Inclusion of
				future earningsIf an amount is includible under paragraph (1) in
				the gross income of a participant for any taxable year by reason of any failure
				to meet the requirements of this paragraph, any income (whether actual or
				notional) for any subsequent taxable year shall be included in gross income
				under paragraph (1)(A) in such subsequent taxable year to the extent such
				income—
									(I)is attributable
				to compensation (or income attributable to such compensation) required to be
				included in gross income by reason of such failure (including by reason of this
				subparagraph), and
									(II)is not subject
				to a substantial risk of forfeiture and has not been previously included in
				gross income.
									(ii)Earnings
				counted against cap only if in excess of market rateIncome
				(whether actual or notional) which is properly allocable to any participant for
				any taxable year shall be taken into account in determining whether the
				requirement of subparagraph (A) is met with respect to the taxable year only to
				the extent of the excess (if any) of—
									(I)the amount of
				such income, over
									(II)the amount of
				such income which would have been earned on the amount to which it is
				attributable if the return on such amount were a market rate of return.
									(iii)Market rate
				of returnThe Secretary shall prescribe by regulation rules
				governing the calculation of a market rate of return. Such rules shall allow in
				appropriate cases the treatment of income as based on a market rate of return
				if the income of the plan is determined by reference to the rate of return on a
				predetermined investment, including stock or other ownership interests (whether
				or not publicly traded) in the employer maintaining the plan.
								(C)Aggregation
				ruleFor purposes of this paragraph, all nonqualified deferred
				compensation plans maintained by all employers treated as a single employer
				under subsection (d)(6) shall be treated as 1 plan.
							(D)DefinitionsFor
				purposes of this paragraph—
								(i)In
				generalAny term which is used in this paragraph which is also
				used in section 4999A shall have the same meaning as when used in such
				section.
								(ii)Applicable
				taxable yearThe term applicable taxable year means
				any taxable year which includes the portion of any applicable calendar year (as
				defined in section
				4999A(b)(2)(C)).
								.
				(b)Effective
			 Date
				(1)In
			 generalThe amendments made by this section shall apply to
			 taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008, except that the amendments
			 shall only apply to amounts deferred after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act (and to earnings on such amounts).
				(2)Guidance
			 relating to certain existing arrangementsNot later than 60 days
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury
			 shall issue guidance providing a limited period during which a nonqualified
			 deferred compensation plan adopted before December 31, 2008, may, without
			 violating the requirements of section 409A(a) of such Code, be amended—
					(A)to provide that a
			 participant may, no later than December 31, 2009—
						(i)terminate
			 participation in the plan, or
						(ii)cancel or modify
			 an outstanding deferral election with regard to all or a portion of amounts
			 deferred after the date of the enactment of this Act, to the extent necessary
			 for the plan to meet the requirements of section 409A(a)(5) of such Code (as
			 added by the amendments made by this section),
						but only
			 if amounts subject to the termination, cancellation, or modification are, to
			 the extent not previously included in gross income, includible in income of the
			 participant when no longer subject to substantial risk of forfeiture,
			 and(B)to conform to the
			 requirements of section 409A(a)(5) of such Code (as added by the amendments
			 made by this section) with regard to amounts deferred after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.

		March 23, 2009
		Read the second time and placed on the
		  calendar


116 SRES 660 ATS: Honoring and commemorating the life and legacy of Representative John Lewis.
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2020-07-28
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III116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 660IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 28, 2020Mr. Perdue (for himself, Mrs. Loeffler, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Alexander, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Booker, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Casey, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Collins, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Daines, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Enzi, Ms. Ernst, Mrs. Feinstein, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Harris, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Jones, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lee, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Markey, Ms. McSally, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Moran, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Paul, Mr. Peters, Mr. Portman, Mr. Reed, Mr. Risch, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Romney, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Shelby, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Udall, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Young) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONHonoring and commemorating the life and legacy of Representative John Lewis.Whereas the Senate mourns the loss of John Lewis, a titan in the struggle for civil rights and equality for all races, and commemorates his life and accomplishments;Whereas John Lewis was born during the era of Jim Crow in a segregated community in which racism and discrimination ran rampant;Whereas John Lewis's moral clarity and unwavering commitment to nonviolence made his first passions preaching and ministry;Whereas John Lewis fought his first battle against segregation when he was just a teenager, authoring a petition for equal access to his local public library, where African Americans had paid for the construction of the facilities but were banned from checking out books;Whereas, before his 21st birthday, John Lewis established his commitment to good trouble by organizing sit-ins at segregated restaurants and theaters;Whereas John Lewis helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which advocated for civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance against segregation across the United States, bringing him to the forefront of the struggle of the United States for civil rights;Whereas John Lewis participated in the 1961 Freedom Rides, which were a series of trips that tested a new desegregation order of interstate transportation facilities and resulted in multiple beatings and the firebombing of the bus that John Lewis was supposed to be riding;Whereas, at 23 years of age, John Lewis served as the youngest member of the Big Six, which planned the 1963 March on Washington, and worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., James Farmer, A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, and Whitney Young to advocate for racial equality and justice for all;Whereas John Lewis courageously led protestors across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, bravely bearing violence from the police to embody the struggle of the United States to live up to its founding ideals of equal justice under the law;Whereas the bravery of John Lewis during Bloody Sunday led Congress to pass, and President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign into law, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), ensuring that African Americans have the right to fully participate in the democratic process in the United States;Whereas John Lewis faithfully served the city of Atlanta between 1977 and 1981, embodying his election night promise to bring a sense of ethics and moral courage to the Atlanta City Council;Whereas John Lewis faithfully served the 5th congressional district of Georgia in the House of Representatives between 1987 and 2020, serving as the conscience of the Congress by continuing his pursuit of justice and truth in the capital of the United States; andWhereas the Senate commends John Lewis for his life and for embodying the spirit of love and dignity through his unceasing advocacy for reconciliation, justice, and the equality of all mankind: Now, therefore, be itThat—(1)the Senate—(A)has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John Lewis, a late Member of the House of Representatives; and(B)respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate—(i)communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and(ii)transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of John Lewis; and(2)when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable John Lewis.


116 HR 4564 : Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2020
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2020-09-22
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IIB116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4564IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 22, 2020Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsAN ACTTo amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the provision of high-quality service through the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2020.2.Suicide Prevention Lifeline(a)PlanSection 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and(2)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:(c)Plan(1)In generalFor purposes of maintaining the suicide prevention hotline under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall develop and implement a plan to ensure the provision of high-quality service.(2)ContentsThe plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:(A)Quality assurance provisions, including—(i)clearly defined and measurable performance indicators and objectives to improve the responsiveness and performance of the hotline, including at backup call centers; and(ii)quantifiable timeframes to track the progress of the hotline in meeting such performance indicators and objectives.(B)Standards that crisis centers and backup centers must meet—(i)to participate in the network under subsection (b)(1); and(ii)to ensure that each telephone call, online chat message, and other communication received by the hotline, including at backup call centers, is answered in a timely manner by a person, consistent with the guidance established by the American Association of Suicidology or other guidance determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.(C)Guidelines for crisis centers and backup centers to implement evidence-based practices including with respect to followup and referral to other health and social services resources.(D)Guidelines to ensure that resources are available and distributed to individuals using the hotline who are not personally in a time of crisis but know of someone who is.(E)Guidelines to carry out periodic testing of the hotline, including at crisis centers and backup centers, during each fiscal year to identify and correct any problems in a timely manner.(F)Guidelines to operate in consultation with the State department of health, local governments, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations.(3)Initial plan; updatesThe Secretary shall—(A)not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2020, complete development of the initial version of the plan required by paragraph (1), begin implementation of such plan, and make such plan publicly available; and(B)periodically thereafter, update such plan and make the updated plan publicly available..(b)Transmission of data to CDCSection 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is amended by inserting after subsection (c) of such section, as added by subsection (a) of this section, the following:(d)Transmission of data to CDCThe Secretary shall formalize and strengthen agreements between the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to transmit any necessary epidemiological data from the program to the Centers, including local call center data, to assist the Centers in suicide prevention efforts..(c)Authorization of appropriationsSubsection (e) of section 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is amended to read as follows:(e)Authorization of appropriations(1)In generalTo carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2023.(2)AllocationOf the amount authorized to be appropriated by paragraph (1) for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2023, at least 80 percent shall be made available to crisis centers..3.Pilot program on innovative technologies(a)Pilot program(1)In generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall carry out a pilot program to research, analyze, and employ various technologies and platforms of communication (including social media platforms, texting platforms, and email platforms) for suicide prevention in addition to the telephone and online chat service provided by the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.(2)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 and 2022.(b)ReportNot later than 24 months after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) commences, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall submit to the Congress a report on the pilot program. With respect to each platform of communication employed pursuant to the pilot program, the report shall include—(1)a full description of the program;(2)the number of individuals served by the program;(3)the average wait time for each individual to receive a response;(4)the cost of the program, including the cost per individual served; and(5)any other information the Secretary determines appropriate.4.HHS study and reportNot later than 24 months after the Secretary of Health and Human Services begins implementation of the plan required by section 520E–3(c) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 2(a)(2) of this Act, the Secretary shall—(1)complete a study on—(A)the implementation of such plan, including the progress towards meeting the objectives identified pursuant to paragraph (2)(A)(i) of such section 520E–3(c) by the timeframes identified pursuant to paragraph (2)(A)(ii) of such section 520E–3(c); and(B)in consultation with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, options to expand data gathering from calls to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline in order to better track aspects of usage such as repeat calls, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws; and(2)submit a report to the Congress on the results of such study, including recommendations on whether additional legislation or appropriations are needed.5.GAO study and report(a)In generalNot later than 24 months after the Secretary of Health and Human Services begins implementation of the plan required by section 520E–3(c) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 2(a)(2) of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—(1)complete a study on the Suicide Prevention Lifeline; and(2)submit a report to the Congress on the results of such study.(b)Issues To be studiedThe study required by subsection (a) shall address—(1)the feasibility of geolocating callers to direct calls to the nearest crisis center;(2)operation shortcomings of the Suicide Prevention Lifeline;(3)geographic coverage of each crisis call center;(4)the call answer rate of each crisis call center;(5)the call wait time of each crisis call center;(6)the hours of operation of each crisis call center;(7)funding avenues of each crisis call center;(8)the implementation of the plan under section 520E–3(c) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, including the progress towards meeting the objectives identified pursuant to paragraph (2)(A)(i) of such section 520E–3(c) by the timeframes identified pursuant to paragraph (2)(A)(ii) of such section 520E–3(c); and(9)service to individuals requesting a foreign language speaker, including—(A)the number of calls or chats the Lifeline receives from individuals speaking a foreign language;(B)the capacity of the Lifeline to handle these calls or chats; and(C)the number of crisis centers with the capacity to serve foreign language speakers, in house.(c)RecommendationsThe report required by subsection (a) shall include recommendations for improving the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, including recommendations for legislative and administrative actions.6.DefinitionIn this Act, the term Suicide Prevention Lifeline means the suicide prevention hotline maintained pursuant to section 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c).Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2531
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 20, 2009
			Mrs. Napolitano (for
			 herself, Ms. DeGette,
			 Mr. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania,
			 Mr. Frank of Massachusetts,
			 Ms. Bordallo,
			 Ms. Roybal-Allard,
			 Mr. Costello,
			 Mrs. Bono Mack,
			 Mr. Bishop of Georgia,
			 Mr. Kennedy,
			 Mr. Serrano,
			 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas,
			 Ms. Baldwin,
			 Mr. Olver,
			 Mr. Baca, Mr. McGovern, Mrs.
			 Christensen, Mr.
			 Rodriguez, Mr. Gene Green of
			 Texas, Mr. Sestak, and
			 Mrs. Capps) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and
		  extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to
		  school-based comprehensive mental health programs.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Mental Health in Schools Act of
			 2009.
		2.FindingsCongress makes the following
			 findings:
			(1)Approximately 1 in
			 5 children have a diagnosable mental disorder.
			(2)Approximately 1 in
			 10 children have a serious emotional or behavioral disorder that is severe
			 enough to cause substantial impairment in functioning at home, at school, or in
			 the community. It is estimated that about 75 percent of children with emotional
			 and behavioral disorders do not receive specialty mental health
			 services.
			(3)Only half of
			 schools across the United States report having formal partnerships with
			 community mental health providers to deliver mental health services.
			(4)If a school is
			 going to respond to the mental health needs of its students, it must have
			 access to resources that provide family-centered, culturally and linguistically
			 appropriate supports and services.
			(5)Effective school mental health programs
			 reflect the collaboration and commitment of families, students, educators, and
			 other community partners.
			(6)Many schools have
			 school-employed mental health providers supporting student’s social, emotional,
			 and behavioral health needs in schools. The most common types of staff
			 providing mental health services in schools were school counselors, followed by
			 school nurses, school psychologists and school social workers. Three-quarters
			 of schools had at least one school counselor on staff, over two-thirds had a
			 school psychologist or school nurse, and 44 percent had a school social
			 worker.
			(7)Although it is well
			 recognized that mental health directly affects children’s learning and
			 development, in a recent study one-third of school districts reported decreased
			 funding for school mental health services, and at the same time two-thirds of
			 school districts reported increased need for such services.
			3.PurposesIt is the purpose of this Act to—
			(1)revise, increase
			 funding for, and expand the scope of the Safe Schools-Healthy Students program
			 in order to provide access to more comprehensive school-based mental health
			 services and supports;
			(2)provide for
			 comprehensive staff development for school and community service personnel
			 working in the school; and
			(3)provide for
			 comprehensive training for children with mental health disorders, for parents,
			 siblings, and other family members of such children, and for concerned members
			 of the community.
			4.Amendments to the
			 Public Health Service Act
			(a)Technical
			 amendmentsThe second part G (relating to services provided
			 through religious organizations) of title V of the Public Health Service Act
			 (42 U.S.C. 290kk et seq.) is amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 such part as part J; and
				(2)by
			 redesignating sections 581 through 584 as sections 596 through 596C,
			 respectively.
				(b)School-based
			 mental health and children and violenceSection 581 of the Public
			 Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) is amended to read as follows:

					581.School-based
				mental health and children and violence
						(a)In
				generalThe Secretary, in
				collaboration with the Secretary of Education and in consultation with the
				Attorney General, shall, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative
				agreements awarded to public entities and local education agencies, assist
				local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental
				health services both in schools and in the community. Such approach should
				provide comprehensive age appropriate services and supports, be linguistically
				and culturally appropriate, and incorporate age appropriate strategies of
				positive behavioral interventions and supports. A comprehensive school mental
				health program funded under this section shall assist children in dealing with
				violence.
						(b)ActivitiesUnder
				the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may—
							(1)provide financial support to enable local
				communities to implement a comprehensive culturally and linguistically
				appropriate, and age-appropriate, school mental health program that
				incorporates positive behavioral interventions and supports to foster the
				health and development of children;
							(2)provide technical
				assistance to local communities with respect to the development of programs
				described in paragraph (1);
							(3)provide assistance
				to local communities in the development of policies to address child and
				adolescent mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs;
							(4)facilitate
				community partnerships among families, students, law enforcement agencies,
				education systems, mental health and substance use disorder service systems,
				family-based mental health service systems, welfare agencies, health care
				service systems, and other community-based systems; and
							(5)establish
				mechanisms for children and adolescents to report incidents of violence or
				plans by other children or adolescents to commit violence.
							(c)Requirements
							(1)In
				generalTo be eligible for a
				grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), an entity
				shall—
								(A)be a partnership
				between a local education agency and at least one community program or agency
				that is involved in mental health; and
								(B)submit an
				application, that is endorsed by all members of the partnership, that contains
				the assurances described in paragraph (2).
								(2)Required
				assurancesAn application under paragraph (1) shall contain
				assurances as follows:
								(A)That the applicant
				will ensure that, in carrying out activities under this section, the local
				educational agency involved will enter into a memorandum of
				understanding—
									(i)with, at a
				minimum, public or private mental health entities, health care entities, law
				enforcement or juvenile justice entities, child welfare agencies, family-based
				mental health entities, families and family organizations, and other
				community-based entities; and
									(ii)that clearly
				states—
										(I)the
				responsibilities of each partner with respect to the activities to be carried
				out;
										(II)how each such
				partner will be accountable for carrying out such responsibilities; and
										(III)the amount of
				non-Federal funding or in-kind contributions that each such partner will
				contribute in order to sustain the program.
										(B)That the
				comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section
				supports the flexible use of funds to address—
									(i)the promotion of
				the social, emotional, and behavioral health of all students in an environment
				that is conducive to learning;
									(ii)the reduction in the likelihood of at risk
				students developing social, emotional, behavioral health problems, or substance
				use disorders;
									(iii)the early identification of social,
				emotional, behavioral problems, or substance use disorders and the provision of
				early intervention services;
									(iv)the treatment or referral for treatment of
				students with existing social, emotional, behavioral health problems, or
				substance use disorders; and
									(v)the development
				and implementation of programs to assist children in dealing with
				violence.
									(C)That the comprehensive school-based mental
				health program carried out under this section will provide for in-service
				training of all school personnel, including ancillary staff and volunteers,
				in—
									(i)the techniques and
				supports needed to identify early children with, or at risk of, mental
				illness;
									(ii)the use of
				referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to treatment and
				intervention services in the school and in the community;
									(iii)strategies that
				promote a school-wide positive environment;
									(iv)strategies for promoting the social,
				emotional, mental, and behavioral health of all students; and
									(v)strategies to increase the knowledge and
				skills of school and community leaders on the application of a public health
				approach to comprehensive school-based mental health programs.
									(D)That the comprehensive school-based mental
				health program carried out under this section will include comprehensive
				training for parents, siblings, and other family members of children with
				mental health disorders, and for concerned members of the community in—
									(i)the techniques and
				supports needed to identify early children with, or at risk of, mental
				illness;
									(ii)the use of
				referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to treatment and
				intervention services in the school and in the community; and
									(iii)strategies that
				promote a school-wide positive environment.
									(E)That the
				comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section
				will demonstrate the measures to be taken to sustain the program after funding
				under this section terminates.
								(F)That the local education agency partnership
				involved is supported by the State educational and mental health system to
				ensure that the sustainability of the programs is established after funding
				under this section terminates.
								(G)That the
				comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section
				will be based on evidence-based practices.
								(H)That the
				comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section
				will be coordinated with early intervening activities carried out under the
				Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
								(I)That the
				comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section
				will be culturally and linguistically appropriate.
								(J)That the comprehensive school-based mental
				health program carried out under this section will include a broad needs
				assessment of youth who drop out of school due to policies of zero
				tolerance with respect to drugs, alcohol, or weapons.
								(K)That the mental health services provided
				through the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under
				this section will be provided by qualified mental and behavioral health
				professionals who are certified or licensed by the State involved and
				practicing within their area of expertise.
								(d)Geographical
				distributionThe Secretary shall ensure that grants, contracts,
				or cooperative agreements under subsection (a) will be distributed equitably
				among the regions of the country and among urban and rural areas.
						(e)Duration of
				awardsWith respect to a grant, contract, or cooperative
				agreement under subsection (a), the period during which payments under such an
				award will be made to the recipient shall be 5 years. An entity may receive
				only one award under this section, except that an entity that is providing
				services and supports on a regional basis may receive additional funding after
				the expiration of the preceding grant period.
						(f)Evaluation and
				measures of outcomes
							(1)Development of
				processThe Administrator shall develop a process for evaluating
				activities carried out under this section. Such process shall include—
								(A)the development of
				guidelines for the submission of program data by grant, contract, or
				cooperative agreement recipients;
								(B)the development of
				measures of outcomes (in accordance with paragraph (2)) to be applied by such
				recipients in evaluating programs carried out under this section; and
								(C)the submission of
				annual reports by such recipients concerning the effectiveness of programs
				carried out under this section.
								(2)Measures of
				outcomes
								(A)In
				generalThe Administrator shall develop measures of outcomes to
				be applied by recipients of assistance under this section, and the
				Administrator, in evaluating the effectiveness of programs carried out under
				this section. Such measures shall include student and family measures as
				provided for in subparagraph (B) and local educational measures as provided for
				under subparagraph (C).
								(B)Student and
				family measures of outcomesThe measures of outcomes developed
				under paragraph (1)(B) relating to students and families shall, with respect to
				activities carried out under a program under this section, at a minimum include
				provisions to evaluate—
									(i)whether the
				program resulted in an increase in social and emotional competency;
									(ii)whether the
				program resulted in an increase in academic competency;
									(iii)whether the
				program resulted in a reduction in disruptive and aggressive behaviors;
									(iv)whether the
				program resulted in improved family functioning;
									(v)whether the
				program resulted in a reduction in substance use disorders;
									(vi)whether the
				program resulted in a reduction in suspensions, truancy, expulsions and
				violence;
									(vii)whether the
				program resulted in increased graduation rates; and
									(viii)whether the
				program resulted in improved access to care for mental health disorders.
									(C)Local
				educational outcomesThe outcome measures developed under
				paragraph (1)(B) relating to local educational systems shall, with respect to
				activities carried out under a program under this section, at a minimum include
				provisions to evaluate—
									(i)the
				effectiveness of comprehensive school mental health programs established under
				this section;
									(ii)the effectiveness
				of formal partnership linkages among child and family serving institutions,
				community support systems, and the educational system;
									(iii)the progress
				made in sustaining the program once funding under the grant has expired;
									(iv)the effectiveness
				of training and professional development programs for all school personnel that
				incorporate indicators that measure cultural and linguistic competencies under
				the program in a manner that incorporates appropriate cultural and linguistic
				training;
									(v)the improvement in perception of a safe and
				supportive learning environment among school staff, students, and
				parents;
									(vi)the improvement
				in case-finding of students in need of more intensive services and referral of
				identified students to early intervention and clinical services;
									(vii)the improvement
				in the immediate availability of clinical assessment and treatment services to
				students posing a danger to themselves or others;
									(viii)the increased
				successful matriculation to postsecondary school; and
									(ix)reduced referrals
				to juvenile justice
									(3)Submission of
				annual dataAn entity that receives a grant, contract, or
				cooperative agreement under this section shall annually submit to the
				Administrator a report that includes data to evaluate the success of the
				program carried out by the entity based on whether such program is achieving
				the purposes of the program. Such reports shall utilize the measures of
				outcomes under paragraph (2) in a reasonable manner to demonstrate the progress
				of the program in achieving such purposes.
							(4)Evaluation by
				AdministratorBased on the data submitted under paragraph (3),
				the Administrator shall annually submit to Congress a report concerning the
				results and effectiveness of the programs carried out with assistance received
				under this section.
							(g)Information and
				educationThe Secretary shall establish comprehensive information
				and education programs to disseminate the findings of the knowledge development
				and application under this section to the general public and to health care
				professionals.
						(h)Amount of grants
				and authorization of appropriations
							(1)Amount of
				grantsA grant under this
				section shall be in an amount that is not more than $1,000,000 for each of
				grant years 2010 through 2014. The Secretary shall determine the amount of each
				such grant based on the population of children up to age 21 of the area to be
				served under the grant.
							(2)Authorization of
				appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry
				out this section, $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through
				2014.
							.
			(c)Conforming
			 amendmentPart G of title V
			 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh et seq.), as amended by this
			 section, is further amended by striking the part heading and inserting the
			 following:

					VIISchool-based
				mental
				health
					.


115 HR 3000 IH: To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3000IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 22, 2017Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself, Mr. Nolan, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for
			 other purposes.

		1.Termination of designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally
 (a)In generalEffective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1)the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k(a)(1)) or any other provision of law is hereby terminated; and
 (2)the President may not issue a separate designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of such Act or any other provision of law unless the President submits to Congress a certification described in subsection (b).
 (b)CertificationA certification described in this subsection is a certification that contains a determination of the President that—
 (1)Pakistan continues to conduct military operations that are contributing to significantly disrupting the safe haven and freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan;
 (2)Pakistan has taken steps to demonstrate its commitment to prevent the Haqqani Network from using any Pakistani territory as a safe haven;
 (3)the Government of Pakistan actively coordinates with the Government of Afghanistan to restrict the movement of militants, such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border; and
 (4)Pakistan has shown progress in arresting and prosecuting Haqqani Network senior leaders and mid-level operatives.


109 HR 2205 IH: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the veterans’ preference provisions of such title to individuals who served on active duty in the armed forces for a period of more than 180 consecutive days any part of which occurred after September 11, 2001, and before January 1, 2006, and separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions.
U.S. House of Representatives
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2205
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 5, 2005
Mr. Tiberi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

A BILL
To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the veterans’ preference provisions of such title to individuals who served on active duty in the armed forces for a period of more than 180 consecutive days any part of which occurred after September 11, 2001, and before January 1, 2006, and separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions.

1.Veterans’ preferenceSection 2108(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
(1)in subparagraph (B), by striking or at the end;
(2)in subparagraph (C), by adding or after the semicolon; and
(3)by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:

(D)served on active duty as defined by section 101(21) of title 38 at any time in the armed forces for a period of more than 180 consecutive days any part of which occurred after September 11, 2001, and before January 1, 2006;.


		II
		Calendar No. 449
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3465
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			June 9, 2010
			Mr. Kerry (for himself
			 and Mr. Brown of Massachusetts)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Homeland Security and
			 Governmental Affairs

			June 29, 2010
			Reported by Mr.
			 Lieberman, without amendment

		A BILL
		To designate the facility of the United
		  States Postal Service located at 15 South Main Street in Sharon, Massachusetts,
		  as the Michael C. Rothberg Post Office.

		1.Michael C. Rothberg Post Office
			(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal
			 Service located at 15 South Main Street in Sharon, Massachusetts, shall be
			 known and designated as the Michael C. Rothberg Post
			 Office.
			(b)ReferencesAny references in a law, map, regulation,
			 document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred
			 to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Michael C.
			 Rothberg Post Office.

		June 29, 2010
		Reported without amendment


117 SRES 11 ATS: Electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 11
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 20, 2021
Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION
Electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

That Robert M. Duncan of the District of Columbia be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.


117 S2732 IS: John Stringer Rainey Save America's Forgotten Equines Act
U.S. Senate
2021-09-14
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2732IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 14, 2021Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Graham, Mr. Whitehouse, and Ms. Collins) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the John Stringer Rainey Save America's Forgotten Equines Act or the John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act.2.Slaughter of horses for human consumption(a)In generalChapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:50.Slaughter of horses for human consumption(a)OffenseIt shall be unlawful to knowingly—(1)possess, ship, transport, purchase, sell, deliver, or receive, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, any horse with the intent that it is to be slaughtered for human consumption; or(2)possess, ship, transport, purchase, sell, deliver, or receive, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, any horse flesh or carcass or part of a carcass, with the intent that it is to be used for human consumption.(b)PenaltyAny person who violates subsection (a)—(1)shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; or(2)in the case of a covered offense, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.(c)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term covered offense means a violation of subsection (a) in which—(A)the defendant has no prior conviction under this section; and(B)the conduct involves fewer than 5 horses or fewer than 2,000 pounds of horse flesh or carcass or part of a carcass; and(2)the term horse means any member of the family Equidae..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:50. Slaughter of horses for human consumption..


116 S1930 IS: Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the Coast Guard Act
U.S. Senate
2019-06-20
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1930IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 20, 2019Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Markey, and Ms. Duckworth) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo amend title 14, United States Code, to direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to report to
			 Congress on
			 efforts to increase gender diversity in the Coast Guard, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the Coast Guard Act. 2.Action plan and report on gender diversity in the Coast Guard (a)Action plan with respect to recommendations of RAND diversity report (1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall—
 (A)determine which recommendations in the RAND gender diversity report may practicably be implemented to promote gender diversity in the Coast Guard; and
 (B)submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an action plan including the actions the Coast Guard has taken or plans to take to implement such recommendations.
 (2)RAND diversity report definedIn this subsection, the term RAND diversity report means the 2019 report of the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center of the RAND Corporation entitled Improving Gender Diversity in the U.S. Coast Guard: Identifying Barriers to Female Retention.
				(b)Biennial reports
 (1)In generalChapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:  5109.Report on gender diversity in the Coast Guard (a)In generalNot later than January 15, 2022, and biennially thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on gender diversity in the Coast Guard.
 (b)ElementsEach report required under subsection (a) shall contain the following: (1)Gender diversity overviewAn overview of Coast Guard active duty and Reserve members, including—
 (A)the number of men and women officers and enlisted members; and
 (B)the percentages of men and women serving as Coast Guard active duty and Reserve members. (2)Recruitment and retention(A)An analysis of the changes in the recruitment and retention of women during the preceding two-year period.
 (B)A discussion of any changes to Coast Guard recruitment and retention during the preceding two-year period that were aimed at increasing the recruitment and retention of women members.
 (3)Parental leave(A)The number of men and women who took parental leave during each year covered by the report, including the average length of such leave periods.
 (B)A discussion of the ways in which the Coast Guard worked to mitigate the impacts of parental leave on Coast Guard operations and on the careers of the members taking such leave during the preceding two-year period.
 (4)LimitationsAn analysis of current gender-based limitations on Coast Guard career opportunities, including an analysis of—
 (A)shipboard opportunities; (B)opportunities to serve at remote units; and
 (C)any other limitation on the opportunities of women members. (5)Progress on action planA description of the implementation of the action plan required under section 2 of the Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the Coast Guard Act..
 (c)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
				5109. Report on gender diversity in the Coast Guard..


114 HR 1449 IH: Tiahrt Restrictions Repeal Act
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2015-03-18
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1449
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 18, 2015
			Ms. Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Tiahrt Restrictions Repeal Act. 2.FindingsThe Congress finds as follows:
 (1)The Tiahrt Amendments severely limit the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) to disclose crime gun trace data to the public.
 (2)The Tiahrt Amendments prevent the collection of valuable information, and the establishment of effective policies to prevent illegal guns.
 (3)Having effective policies to prevent illegal gun trafficking makes our families and communities safer.
 (4)The Tiahrt Amendments impede enforcement of the gun laws by requiring most background check records to be destroyed within 24 hours, and by barring the Government from requiring annual inventory audits by owners of gun shops.
 (5)Repealing the Tiahrt Amendments would support law enforcement efforts and give the public vital information needed to craft the most effective policies against illegal guns.
			3.Repeal of certain limitations on the use of database information of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
			 Firearms, and Explosives
 (a)The matter under the heading Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—Salaries and Expenses in title I of division B of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 112–55; 125 Stat. 609–610) is amended by striking the 6th proviso.
 (b)The 6th proviso under the heading Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—Salaries and Expenses in title II of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 111–117; 123 Stat. 3128–3129) is amended by striking beginning in fiscal year 2010 and thereafter and inserting in fiscal year 2010.
 (c)The 6th proviso under the heading Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—Salaries and Expenses in title II of division B of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 111–8; 123 Stat. 574–576) is amended by striking beginning in fiscal year 2009 and thereafter and inserting in fiscal year 2009.
 (d)The 6th proviso under the heading Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—Salaries and Expenses in title II of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 110–161; 121 Stat. 1903–1904) is amended by striking beginning in fiscal year 2008 and thereafter and inserting in fiscal year 2008.
 (e)The 6th proviso under the heading Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—Salaries and Expenses in title I of the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 109–108; 119 Stat. 2295–2296) is amended by striking with respect to any fiscal year.
 (f)The 6th proviso under the heading in title I of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 108–447; 118 Stat. 2859–2860) is amended by striking with respect to any fiscal year.
			4.Repeal of limitation on imposition of requirement that firearms dealers to conduct physical check
 of firearms inventoryThe matter under the heading Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—Salaries and Expenses in title I of division B of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 112–55; 125 Stat. 609–610) is amended by striking the 7th proviso.
 5.Repeal of requirement to destroy instant criminal background check records within 24 hoursSection 511 of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (18 U.S.C. 922 note; Public Law 112–55; 125 Stat. 632) is amended—
 (1)by striking for— and all that follows through (1); and (2)by striking the semicolon and all that follows and inserting a period.


115 HR 243 IH: Nevada Land Sovereignty Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-01-04
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 243IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 4, 2017Mr. Amodei introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the further extension or establishment of
			 national monuments in the State of Nevada except by express authorization
			 of Congress.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Nevada Land Sovereignty Act. 2.Limitation on further extension or establishment of national monuments in the State of NevadaSection 320301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in the subsection heading, by inserting or Nevada after Wyoming; and (2)by inserting or Nevada after Wyoming.


		IV
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 452
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 18, 2009
			Mr. Capuano submitted
			 the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Education and
			 Labor

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing support for designation of
		  September 15, 2009, as National Kids’ Philanthropy
		  Day.

		Whereas in these challenging times, it is hopeful to note
			 the growing movement among the Nation’s youth to embrace the theme of personal
			 responsibility;
		Whereas in a recent survey of 2,000 children by Just Kid
			 Inc., 9 out of 10 said it was important to help others and give back;
		Whereas every day, the doctors, researchers, and staff at
			 Children’s Hospital Boston are deeply touched by the natural compassion and
			 altruism of the children who visit and receive treatment from their
			 hospital;
		Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston is a global resource
			 for life-saving treatments, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care for
			 children;
		Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston founded Generation
			 Cures, a kid-driven philanthropic movement that provides free and safe access
			 to original digital content that teaches children about the power of caring,
			 compassion, and giving;
		Whereas Generation Cures, which demystifies the world of
			 medicine through fun and games and empowers kids to help each other, mobilizes
			 kids and their families to help fund research to cure debilitating children’s
			 diseases;
		Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston believes strongly that
			 the declaration of a National Kids’ Philanthropy Day would have a significant
			 motivational impact on the country’s youth based on the work the hospital does
			 treating and curing the world’s sickest children; and
		Whereas, September 15, 2009, would be an
			 appropriate date to designate as “National Kids’ Philanthropy Day”: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)supports the designation of “National Kids’
			 Philanthropy Day” as a way to provide parents of cause-minded children with a
			 significant way to recognize their efforts and spur them on to future acts of
			 philanthropy and a lifetime of positive social change;
			(2)supports the goals and ideals of Children’s
			 Hospital Boston’s “National Kids’ Philanthropy Day”;
			(3)acknowledges
			 that—
				(A)children across the country can make a
			 difference by bettering the lives of others;
				(B)children are one
			 of our Nation’s greatest resources; and
				(C)this day will
			 serve to inspire our youth to reach out, give back and experience the feeling
			 of community, accomplishment, and pride that true acts of giving engender;
			 and
				(4)applauds the countless acts of generosity
			 undertaken by children every day.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2467
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 18, 2009
			Mr. Lynch introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Financial
			 Services

		A BILL
		To provide for semiannual actuarial studies of the FHA
		  mortgage insurance program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban
		  Development.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 FHA Enhanced Oversight Act of
			 2009.
		2.Semiannual
			 actuarial studies
			(a)In
			 generalParagraph (4) of
			 section 202(a) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1708(a)(4)) is
			 amended—
				(1)in the paragraph
			 heading, by striking Annual and inserting
			 Semiannual;
				(2)in the first
			 sentence—
					(A)by striking
			 annually and inserting semiannually; and
					(B)by inserting
			 before the period at the end the following: as of September 30 and March
			 31 of each fiscal year; and
					(3)in the second
			 sentence, by striking annually and inserting for each
			 such semiannual study; and
				(4)in the third and
			 fourth sentences, by striking The report each place such term
			 appears and inserting Each such report.
				(b)Initial
			 reportThe first semiannual report on the financial position of
			 the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund required by section 202(a)(4) of the
			 National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1708(a)(4)), as amended by subsection (a) of
			 this section, shall be submitted with respect to such position as of the first
			 September 30 or March 31 occurring after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6022
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 26, 2012
			Mr. McNerney (for
			 himself, Mr. Cardoza, and
			 Mr. Costa) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Agriculture

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to expand
		  coverage under plans of insurance available under such Act to include losses to
		  an insured commodity when, as a result of a federally-imposed quarantine, the
		  commodity must be destroyed, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Containing Risk, Offering Protection
			 Act.
		2.Coverage of
			 quarantine losses to insured commodities under the Federal Crop Insurance
			 Act
			(a)Expansion To
			 include quarantine lossesSection 508(a)(1) of the Federal Crop
			 Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(a)(1)) is amended in the second sentence—
				(1)by striking
			 be due to drought and
			 inserting

						be due—(A)to
				drought
						;
				(2)by striking
			 Secretary). and inserting Secretary); or;
			 and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following new subparagraph:

						(B)to a quarantine imposed under Federal law,
				pursuant to the terms of which the commodity is destroyed or otherwise unable
				to be marketed or otherwise utilized for its intended purpose (as determined by
				the
				Secretary).
						.
				(b)Application of
			 amendmentSubparagraph (B) of
			 section 508(a)(1) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(a)(1)), as
			 added by subsection (a)(3), shall apply beginning with the 2014 reinsurance
			 year.