		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 112
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 6, 2009
			Mr. Fortenberry
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to expand the
		  boundary of the Homestead National Monument of America, in the State of
		  Nebraska, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Homestead National Monument of America
			 Boundary Expansion Act.
		2.Boundary
			 adjustment
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation or
			 by purchase with donated or appropriated funds, from willing sellers only, the
			 lands or interests in lands as described in subsection (b), as generally
			 depicted on the map titled Homestead National Monument of America
			 Boundary, numbered 368/80,039, and dated April 2007.
			(b)Lands
			 describedThe lands referred to in subsection (a) are—
				(1)the approximately
			 140 acres located south of the Homestead National Monument and owned by the
			 Friends of Homestead; and
				(2)the approximately
			 160 acres known as the Graff Parcel.
				(c)Boundary
			 revisionThe Secretary shall revise the boundary of the Homestead
			 National Monument to reflect the acquisition upon its completion.
			(d)Administration
			 of acquired landsAny lands
			 acquired under this section shall be administered by the Secretary as part of
			 the Homestead National Monument in accordance with applicable laws and
			 regulations.


116 S1526 IS: Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act
U.S. Senate
2019-05-16
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1526IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 16, 2019Ms. Sinema (for herself and Ms. Ernst) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo enhance efforts to prevent sexual assault in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act.2.Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct(a)Establishment required(1)In generalThe Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain within the Department of Defense an advisory committee to be known as the Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct (in this section referred to as the Advisory Committee).(2)Deadline for establishmentThe Secretary shall establish the Advisory Committee not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.(b)Membership(1)In generalThe Advisory Committee shall consist of not more than 20 members, appointed by the Secretary from among individuals who have an expertise appropriate for the work of the Advisory Committee, including at least one individual with each expertise as follows:(A)Expertise in the prevention of sexual assault and behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm.(B)Expertise in the prevention of suicide.(C)Expertise in the change of culture of large organizations.(D)Expertise in implementation science.(2)Background of individualsIndividuals appointed to the Advisory Committee may include individuals with expertise in sexual assault prevention efforts of institutions of higher education, public health officials, and such other individuals as the Secretary considers appropriate.(3)Prohibition on membership of members of Armed Forces on active dutyA member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty may not serve as a member of the Advisory Committee.(c)Duties(1)In generalThe Advisory Committee shall advise the Secretary on the following:(A)The prevention of sexual assault (including rape, forcible sodomy, other sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct (including behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm)) involving members of the Armed Forces.(B)The policies, programs, and practices of each military department, each Armed Force, and each military service academy for the prevention of sexual assault as described in subparagraph (A).(2)Basis for provision of adviceFor purposes of providing advice to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection, the Advisory Committee shall review, on an ongoing basis, the following:(A)Cases involving allegations of sexual assault described in paragraph (1).(B)Efforts of institutions of higher education to prevent sexual assault among students.(C)Any other information or matters that the Advisory Committee or the Secretary considers appropriate.(3)Coordination of effortsIn addition to the reviews required by paragraph (2), for purposes of providing advice to the Secretary the Advisory Committee shall also consult and coordinate with the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (DAC–IPAD) on matters of joint interest to the two Advisory Committees.(d)Annual reportNot later than March 30 each year, the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Secretary and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the activities of the Advisory Committee pursuant to this section during the preceding year.(e)Sexual assault continuum of harmIn this section, the term sexual assault continuum of harm includes—(1)inappropriate actions (such as sexist jokes), sexual harassment, gender discrimination, hazing, cyber bullying, or other behavior that contributes to a culture that is tolerant of, or increases risk for, sexual assault; and(2)maltreatment or ostracism of a victim for a report of sexual misconduct.3.Notice to victims of alleged sexual assault of pendency of further administrative action following a determination not to refer to trial by court-martialUnder regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, upon a determination not to refer a case of alleged sexual assault for trial by court-martial under chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), the commander making such determination shall periodically notify the victim of the status of a final determination on further action on such case, whether non-judicial punishment under section 815 of such title (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), other administrative action, or no further action. Such notifications shall continue not less frequently than monthly until such final determination.4.Authority for detail of certain enlisted members of the Armed Forces as students at law schools(a)In generalChapter 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2004 the following new section:2004a.Detail as students at law schools: certain enlisted members(a)In generalThe Secretary of each military department may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, detail enlisted members of the armed forces as students at accredited law schools, located in the United States, for a period of training leading to the degree of bachelor of laws or juris doctor. No more than twenty-five officers from each military department may commence such training in any single fiscal year.(b)Eligibility for detailTo be eligible for detail under subsection (a), a member must be a citizen of the United States and must—(1)as of the time training is to begin—(A)have served on active duty for a period of not less than four years nor more than eight years;(B)be in pay grade E–5 or E–6; and(C)meet all requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned officer in the armed forces; and(2)sign an agreement that, unless sooner separated, the member will—(A)complete the educational course of legal training;(B)upon completion of the educational course of legal training—(i)accept a commission as a commissioned officer in the armed forces; and(ii)accept transfer or detail as a judge advocate or law specialist within the department concerned; and(C)agree to serve on active duty following completion or other termination of the educational course of legal training for a period of two years for each year or part thereof of such training.(c)SelectionMembers detailed for legal training under subsection (a) shall be selected on a competitive basis by the Secretary of the military department concerned, under the regulations required by subsection (a).(d)Service and service obligations(1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), any service obligation incurred by a member under an agreement entered into under subsection (b) shall be in addition to any service obligation incurred by the member under any other provision of law or agreement.(2)(A)A member who does not successfully complete a course of legal training to which detailed pursuant to this section shall cease such detail and return to the armed force concerned as an enlisted member.(B)Any time of a member described by subparagraph (A) in a course of legal training described in that subparagraph shall not count toward satisfaction of any period of service required under the current contract or agreement of the member for enlistment in the armed forces.(e)Limitation on number detailableThe aggregate number of enlisted members detailed under this section and commissioned officers detailed under section 2004 of this title in any fiscal year by a Secretary of a military department may not exceed 25.(f)Other administrative mattersSubsections (d) and (f) of section 2004 of this title shall apply to the detail of members under this section, except that any reference in such section to an officer shall be deemed to be a reference to an enlisted member for such purposes..(b)Conforming amendments(1)In generalSection 2004 of such title is amended—(A)in subsection (a), by striking the second sentence; and(B)in subsection (f)—(i)by inserting (1) after (f); and(ii)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)The aggregate number of commissioned officers detailed under this section and enlisted members detailed under section 2004s of this title in any fiscal year by a Secretary of a military department may not exceed 25..(2)Heading amendmentThe heading of section 2004 of such title is amended to read as follows:2004.Detail as students at law schools: commissioned officers.(c)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 101 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2004 and inserting the following new items:2004. Detail as students at law schools: commissioned officers.2004a. Detail as students at law schools: certain enlisted members..


116 S2513 ES: Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2019
U.S. Senate

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116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2513IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of
 terrorism, and for other purposes.1.Short titlesThis Act may be cited as the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2019 or the REPORT Act.2.Duty to report(a)Duty imposedExcept as provided in subsection (c), whenever an act of terrorism occurs in the United States, it shall be the duty of the primary Government agency investigating such act to submit, in collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and, as appropriate, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, an unclassified report (which may be accompanied by a classified annex) to Congress concerning such act not later than 1 year after the completion of the investigation. Reports required under this subsection may be combined into a quarterly report to Congress.(b)Content of reportsEach report under this section shall include—(1)a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism referred to in subsection (a), as known at the time of the report;(2)an explanation of any gaps in national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism;(3)any recommendations for additional measures that could be taken to improve homeland security, including potential changes in law enforcement practices or changes in law, with particular attention to changes that could help prevent future acts of terrorism; and(4)a summary of the report for public distribution.(c)Exception(1)In generalThe duty established under subsection (a) shall not apply in instances in which the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the head of the National Counterterrorism Center determines that the information required to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution.(2)Notification requirementIn each instance described in paragraph (1), the principal making a determination under such paragraph shall notify Congress of such determination not later than 1 year after the completion of the related investigation described in subsection (a).(d)Defined termIn this section, the term act of terrorism means an act of domestic terrorism or international terrorism (as such terms are defined in section 2331 of title 18, United States Code).(e)SunsetThis section shall cease to be effective beginning on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.Passed the Senate December 16, 2020.Secretary


109 HR 369 IH: To provide for greater recognition of Veterans Day each year.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-01-26
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 369
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 26, 2005
Mr. Baca (for himself, Mr. Bachus, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Filner, and Mr. Meeks of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL
To provide for greater recognition of Veterans Day each year.

1.FindingsCongress makes the following findings:
(1)Veterans of service in the Armed Forces have served the Nation with honor and at great personal sacrifice.
(2)The American people owe the security of the Nation to those who have defended it.
(3)On Memorial Day each year, the Nation honors those who lost their lives in service to the Nation.
(4)On Veterans Day each year, the Nation honors those who have defended democracy by serving in the Armed Forces.
(5)The observance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day is an expression of faith in democracy, faith in American values, and faith that those who fight for freedom will defeat those whose cause is unjust.
(6)Section 116(a) of title 36, United States Code, provides that The last Monday in May is Memorial Day and section 116(b) of that title requests the President to issue a proclamation each year—
(A)calling on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace;
(B)designating a period of time on Memorial Day during which the people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;
(C)calling on the people of the United States to unite in prayer at that time; and
(D)calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period of prayer.
(7)Section 4 of the National Moment of Remembrance Act (Public Law 106–579) provides, The minute beginning at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day each year is designated as the National Moment of Remembrance .
(8)Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, provides that Memorial Day, the last Monday in May and Veteran’s Day, November 11 are legal public holidays.
2.Congressional encouragement for activities relating to Veterans DayCongress—
(1)encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year by treating that day as a special day of reflection; and
(2)encourages houses of worship and other institutions to ring bells at 11:00 AM (local time) on Veterans Day each year and the American people to then observe a moment of reflection in recognition of those persons who have served as members of the Armed Forces.
3.Presidential proclamationThe President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3373
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 11, 2012
			Ms. Murkowski introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To require the Attorney General to issue a report on the
		  Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission.

		1.Report on Alaska Rural
			 Justice and Law Enforcement CommissionNot later than 1 year after the date of
			 enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Attorney
			 General of the State of Alaska, the Commissioner of Public Safety of the State
			 of Alaska, the Alaska Federation of Natives, and federally recognized Indian
			 tribes in the State of Alaska, shall submit to Congress a report on whether the
			 Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission established under section
			 112(a)(2) of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (Public
			 Law 108–199; 118 Stat. 62) should be continued and appropriations authorized
			 for the continued work of the Commission. The report may contain
			 recommendations for legislation with respect to the scope of work and
			 composition of the Commission.


115 HR 4526 IH: Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians (SLAP) Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-12-01
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4526IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 1, 2017Mr. Rokita introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for certain obstructions of the
			 enforcement of Federal immigration laws.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians (SLAP) Act of 2017. 2.Certain Obstructions of Enforcement of Immigration Laws (a)OffenseChapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following;

 1522.Certain obstructions of enforcement of immigration lawsWhoever, being a State or local official having custody of an individual, knowingly ignores a request from the Federal Government for the custody of that individual, if the requesting authority has designated that individual as a violator of the immigration laws, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
 (b)Clerical AmendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 73 is amended by adding at the end the following:   1522. Certain obstructions of enforcement of immigration laws..


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1296
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 31, 2011
			Mr. Forbes introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Natural
			 Resources, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Armed Services, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield
		  in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Petersburg National Battlefield
			 Boundary Modification Act.
		2.Boundary
			 modification
			(a)In
			 generalThe boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield is
			 modified to include the properties as generally depicted on the map titled
			 Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Expansion, numbered
			 325/80,080, and dated June 2007. The map shall be on file and available for
			 inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
			(b)Acquisition of
			 propertiesThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act
			 as the Secretary) is authorized to acquire the lands or
			 interests in land, described in subsection (a), from willing sellers only by
			 donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or
			 transfer.
			(c)AdministrationThe
			 Secretary shall administer any land or interests in land acquired under this
			 section as part of the Petersburg National Battlefield in accordance with
			 applicable laws and regulations.
			3.Administrative
			 jurisdiction transfer
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary and the Secretary of the Army are
			 authorized to transfer administrative jurisdiction for approximately 1.171
			 acres of land under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior within
			 the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield, for approximately 1.170
			 acres of land under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army within the
			 boundary of the Fort Lee Military Reservation adjacent to the boundary of the
			 Petersburg National Battlefield.
			(b)MapThe
			 land to be exchanged is depicted on the map titled Petersburg National
			 Battlefield Proposed Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction, numbered
			 325/80,081, and dated October 2009. The map shall be available for public
			 inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
			(c)Conditions of
			 transferThe transfer of administrative jurisdiction authorized
			 in subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions:
				(1)No reimbursement
			 or considerationThe transfer shall occur without reimbursement
			 or consideration.
				(2)DeadlineThe
			 Secretary and the Secretary of the Army shall complete the transfers authorized
			 by this section not later than 120 days after the funds are made available for
			 that purpose.
				(3)ManagementThe
			 land conveyed to the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be included within
			 the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield and shall be administered
			 as part of the park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.