117 HR 3397 IH: Supporting Young Language Learners’ Access to Bilingual Education Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-05-20
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3397IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 20, 2021Mr. Grijalva introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo establish high-quality dual language immersion programs in low-income communities, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Supporting Young Language Learners’ Access to Bilingual Education Act of 2021 or the SYLLABLE Act.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)The demand for bilingual employees in the United States continues to outpace our supply.(2)Dual language immersion engenders an inclusive learning environment for all students.(3)Studies have demonstrated that all students in multilanguage immersion programs have higher academic achievement as measured by statewide examination, regardless of socioeconomic status.(4)Dual language immersion has proven to be one of the most effective and longest lasting intervention methods for English learners.(5)The Rand Corporation found that long-term participation in dual language immersion programs is correlated with closing or substantial reduction of achievement gaps for historically underserved students.(6)Few children from low-income families, particularly African-American children, have had access to a well-developed and well-implemented dual language program.(7)Children in dual language programs experience substantial gains in language, literacy, and mathematics.3.Dual language flagship grants(a)PurposesThe purposes of this section are as follows:(1)To provide incentives for local educational agencies to develop innovative strategies for planning and implementing dual language immersion programs serving children from low-income families, including English learners and minority children.(2)To improve the school readiness of children from low-income families, including English learners and minority children, and to ensure they enter school ready to succeed.(3)To provide consistent support for learning through high-quality dual language programs from preschool through the fifth grade.(4)To authorize the Secretary to carry out projects to enhance the multiliteracy and bilingualism skills for children from low-income families, including English learners and minority children, through the use and longitudinal evaluation of dual language programs beginning in preschool through the fifth grade.(b)Program authorizedFrom funds made available under subsection (i), and after reserving funds under subsection (c), the Secretary is authorized to award not more than five grants to fund programs proposed by eligible entities to demonstrate effective strategies in ensuring the academic success of students from low-income families, including English learners and minority students, through the implementation and evaluation of high-quality multilanguage programs that—(1)serve children in high-need schools, including English learners and minority children, from preschool through fifth grade;(2)establish an infrastructure that supports programs through a rigorous assessment system, dedicated staff time, professional development in assessment, a data collection plan, and the collection of multiple measures of academic progress, bilingualism, and multiliteracy;(3)implement and align a curriculum that promotes the development of bilingual and multiliterate competencies for all students through at least grade five;(4)utilize and align student-centered instructional methods that enhance the development of bilingualism, multiliteracy, and academic achievement;(5)align professional development and training for early childhood education instructors and elementary school teachers and staff, with an emphasis on dual language instruction, second language acquisition, and content knowledge;(6)recruit, train, and continuously develop staff to implement high-quality, dual language immersion programs; and(7)establish a responsive infrastructure for positive, active, and ongoing relationships with students’ families and the community that responds to and is reflective of the needs of the community and goals of the program.(c)ReservationThe Secretary shall reserve not more than 5 percent of the amount appropriated under subsection (i) to carry out this Act, including the technical assistance and evaluation described in subsection (g) and dissemination of best practices described in subsection (h).(d)DurationEach grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than five years.(e)Applications for grants(1)In generalEach eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require.(2)Required documentationEach application submitted by an eligible entity under this section for proposed programs shall include documentation that—(A)the eligible entity has partnered with a technical assistance entity that has proven expertise in the implementation of high-quality dual language programs to provide on-going technical assistance and assist with the evaluation of the program;(B)the eligible entity has the qualified personnel to develop, administer, evaluate, and implement the program; and(C)the eligible entity serves children from low-income families, including English learners and minority children.(3)Other application contentsEach application submitted by an entity under this section for a proposed program shall include—(A)data showing that the program serves children from low-income families, including English learners and minority children;(B)a description of how the program will align the language of assessment with the language of instruction;(C)a description of how the program will be evaluated to assess the goals of the program;(D)a description, if applicable, of how the evaluation will be used to inform broader efforts to improve instruction for English learners, including for preschool-aged children;(E)a description of activities that will be pursued by the program including a description of—(i)how the activities will further the school readiness and academic progress of children served by this program and support dual language development through grade five;(ii)methods of designing culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate dual language curriculum; and(iii)methods of teacher professional development and parent outreach that will be used or developed through the programs;(F)an assurance that the program will annually provide such information as may be required by the Secretary; and(G)any other information that the Secretary may require.(f)Selection of granteesThe Secretary through a peer review process shall select eligible entities to receive grants under this section based on—(1)the articulation of preschool through fifth grade instructional practices, curriculum, and assessments strategies;(2)the extent to which relevant and directly impacted school leaders have been involved with the proposed programs and indicated a commitment to carrying out high-quality dual language immersion programs; and(3)the quality of the programs proposed in the applications submitted under subsection (e).(g)Technical assistance and evaluationFrom the amount appropriated under subsection (i) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve $250,000 to contract with an eligible entity with a proven track record in dual language immersion programs for the purpose of—(1)providing technical assistance to local educational agencies receiving grants under this Act in order to strengthen programs conducted by grantees pursuant to this Act; and(2)conducting an evaluation of programs funded under this Act, which shall—(A)be used by the Secretary to determine the effectiveness of programs funded through this Act and improve services to participating children; and(B)include—(i)a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the programs on students, including an assessment of literacy skills and language development in both English and the primary home language;(ii)a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of instructional practices used in the programs; and(iii)a comprehensive evaluation of professional development strategies.(h)Dissemination of best practicesThe Secretary shall disseminate information on model programs, materials, and other information developed under this section that the Secretary determines to be appropriate for use by early childhood education providers to improve the school readiness of English learners.(i)Authorization of appropriationsFor the purposes of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years.(j)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Dual language immersion programThe term dual language immersion program means an instructional strategy in which students—(A)are taught literacy and content in English and a partner language; (B)use the partner language for at least half of the instructional day; and(C)foster bilingualism, multiliteracy, enhanced awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, and high levels of academic achievement through instruction in English and a partner language.(2)Early childhood education programThe term early childhood education program includes a State-funded preschool program and a Head Start program.(3)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a partnership between—(A)at least one local educational agency;(B)at least one early childhood education program; and(C)at least one technical assistance entity.(4)English learnerThe term English learner has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(5)High-need schoolThe term high-need school has the meaning given the term in section 2221(b)(3)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(3)(A)).(6)Low-income familyThe term low-income family has the meaning given the term in section 2221(b)(3)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(3)(B)).(7)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.(8)State-funded preschool programThe term State-funded preschool program means a program that—(A)serves children who are ages 3 through 5;(B)has a primary focus of supporting early childhood education, including supporting children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and approaches to learning;(C)helps prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten;(D)is either a public school- or community-based program; and(E)is funded either in whole or in part by a State through a State agency with authority to promulgate regulations and monitor participating programs.


109 HR 4985 IH: Small Business Efficiency Act of 2006
U.S. House of Representatives
2006-03-16
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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4985
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 16, 2006
Mr. Brady of Texas (for himself, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Ramstad, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Hulshof) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Efficiency Act of 2006.
2.No inferenceNothing contained in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to create any inference with respect to the determination of who is an employee or employer—
(1)for Federal tax purposes (other than the purposes set forth in the amendments made by section 3), or
(2)for purposes of any other provision of law.
3.Certified professional employer organizations
(a)Employment taxesChapter 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to general provisions relating to employment taxes) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

3511.Certified professional employer organizations
(a)General rulesFor purposes of the taxes imposed by this subtitle—
(1)a certified professional employer organization shall be treated as the employer (and no other person shall be treated as the employer) of any work site employee performing services for any customer of such organization, but only with respect to remuneration remitted by such organization to such work site employee, and
(2)the exemptions and exclusions which would (but for paragraph (1)) apply shall apply with respect to such taxes imposed on such remuneration.
(b)Successor employer statusFor purposes of sections 3121(a) and 3306(b)(1)—
(1)a certified professional employer organization entering into a service contract with a customer with respect to a work site employee shall be treated as a successor employer and the customer shall be treated as a predecessor employer during the term of such service contract, and
(2)a customer whose service contract with a certified professional employer organization is terminated with respect to a work site employee shall be treated as a successor employer and the certified professional employer organization shall be treated as a predecessor employer.
(c)Liability with respect to work site employees
(1)General rulesSolely for purposes of its liability for the taxes imposed by this subtitle—
(A)the certified professional employer organization shall be treated as the employer of any individual (other than a work site employee or a person described in subsection (e)) who is performing services covered by a contract meeting the requirements of section 7705(e)(2), but only with respect to remuneration remitted by such organization to such individual, and
(B)the exemptions and exclusions which would (but for subparagraph (A)) apply shall apply with respect to such taxes imposed on such remuneration.
(d)Special rule for related partySubsection (a) shall not apply in the case of a customer which bears a relationship to a certified professional employer organization described in section 267(b) or 707(b). For purposes of the preceding sentence, such sections shall be applied by substituting 10 percent for 50 percent.
(e)Special rule for certain individualsFor purposes of the taxes imposed under this subtitle, an individual with net earnings from self-employment derived from the customer’s trade or business (including a partner in a partnership that is a customer), is not a work site employee with respect to remuneration paid by a certified professional employer organization.
(f)RegulationsThe Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section..
(b)Certified professional employer organization definedChapter 79 of such Code (relating to definitions) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

7705.Certified professional employer organizations
(a)In generalFor purposes of this title, the term certified professional employer organization means a person who applies to be treated as a certified professional employer organization for purposes of section 3511 and who has been certified by the Secretary as meeting the requirements of subsection (b).
(b)CertificationA person meets the requirements of this subsection if such person—
(1)demonstrates that such person (and any owner, officer, and such other persons as may be specified in regulations) meets such requirements as the Secretary shall establish with respect to tax status, background, experience, business location, and annual financial audits,
(2)represents that it will satisfy the bond and independent financial review requirements of subsections (c) on an ongoing basis,
(3)represents that it will satisfy such reporting obligations as may be imposed by the Secretary,
(4)computes its taxable income using an accrual method of accounting unless the Secretary approves another method,
(5)agrees to verify the continuing accuracy of representations and information which was previously provided on such periodic basis as the Secretary may prescribe, and
(6)agrees to notify the Secretary in writing of any change that materially affects the continuing accuracy of any representation or information which was previously made or provided.
(c)Requirements
(1)In generalAn organization meets the requirements of this paragraph if such organization—
(A)meets the bond requirements of subparagraph (2), and
(B)meets the independent financial review requirements of subparagraph (3).
(2)Bond
(A)In generalA certified professional employer organization meets the requirements of this paragraph if the organization has posted a bond for the payment of taxes under subtitle C (in a form acceptable to the Secretary) that is in an amount at least equal to the amount specified in subparagraph (B).
(B)Amount of bond
(i)In generalFor the period April 1 of any calendar year through March 31 of the following calendar year, the amount of the bond required is equal to the greater of—
(I)5 percent of the organization’s liability under section 3511 for taxes imposed by subtitle C during the preceding calendar year (but not to exceed $1,000,000), or
(II)$50,000.
(ii)Special rule for newly created professional employer organizationsDuring the first three full calendar years that an organization is in existence, subclause (I) of clause (i) shall not apply. For this purpose—
(I)under rules provided by the Secretary, an organization is treated as in existence as of the date that such organization began providing services to any client which were comparable to the services being provided with respect to work site employees, regardless of whether such date occurred before or after the organization is certified under subsection (b), and
(II)an organization with liability under section 3511 for taxes imposed by subtitle C during the preceding calendar year in excess of $5,000,000 shall no longer be described in this clause (ii) as of April 1 of the year following such calendar year.
(3)Independent financial review requirementsA certified professional employer organization meets the requirements of this subparagraph if such organization—
(A)has, as of the most recent audit date, caused to be prepared and provided to the Secretary (in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe) an opinion of an independent certified public accountant as to whether the certified professional employer organization’s financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and
(B)provides to the Secretary an assertion regarding Federal employment tax payments and an examination level attestation on such assertion from an independent certified public accountant not later than the last day of the second month beginning after the end of each calendar quarter. Such assertion shall state that the organization has withheld and made deposits of all taxes imposed by chapters 21, 22, and 24 of the Internal Revenue Code in accordance with regulations imposed by the Secretary for such calendar quarter and such examination level attestation shall state that such assertion is fairly stated, in all material respects.
(4)Special rule for small certified professional employer organizationsThe requirements of paragraph (3)(A) shall not apply with respect to a fiscal year of an organization if such organization’s liability under section 3511 for taxes imposed by subtitle C during the calendar year ending on (or concurrent with) the end of the fiscal year were $5,000,000 or less.
(5)Controlled group rulesFor purposes of the requirements of paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), all professional employer organizations that are members of a controlled group within the meaning of sections 414(b) and (c) shall be treated as a single organization.
(6)Failure to file assertion and attestationIf the certified professional employer organization fails to file the assertion and attestation required by paragraph (3) with respect to a particular quarter, then the requirements of paragraph (3) with respect to such failure shall be treated as not satisfied for the period beginning on the due date for such attestation.
(7)Audit dateFor purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the audit date shall be six months after the completion of the organization’s fiscal year.
(d)Suspension and revocation authorityThe Secretary may suspend or revoke a certification of any person under subsection (b) for purposes of section 3511 if the Secretary determines that such person is not satisfying the representations or requirements of subsections (b) or (c), or fails to satisfy applicable accounting, reporting, payment, or deposit requirements.
(e)Work site employeeFor purposes of this title—
(1)In generalThe term work site employee means, with respect to a certified professional employer organization, an individual who—
(A)performs services for a customer pursuant to a contract which is between such customer and the certified professional employer organization and which meets the requirements of paragraph (2), and
(B)performs services at a work site meeting the requirements of paragraph (3).
(2)Service contract requirementsA contract meets the requirements of this paragraph with respect to an individual performing services for a customer if such contract is in writing and provides that the certified professional employer organization shall—
(A)assume responsibility for payment of wages to the individual, without regard to the receipt or adequacy of payment from the customer for such services,
(B)assume responsibility for reporting, withholding, and paying any applicable taxes under subtitle C, with respect to the individual’s wages, without regard to the receipt or adequacy of payment from the customer for such services,
(C)assume responsibility for any employee benefits which the service contract may require the certified professional employer organization to provide, without regard to the receipt or adequacy of payment from the customer for such services,
(D)assume responsibility for hiring, firing and for recruiting workers in addition to the customer’s responsibility for hiring, firing and recruiting workers,
(E)maintain employee records relating to the individual, and
(F)agree to be treated as a certified professional employer organization for purposes of section 3511 with respect to such individual.
(3)Work site coverage requirementThe requirements of this paragraph are met with respect to an individual if at least 85 percent of the individuals performing services for the customer at the work site where such individual performs services are subject to 1 or more contracts with the certified professional employer organization which meet the requirements of paragraph (2) (but not taking into account those individuals who are excluded employees within the meaning of section 414(q)(5)).
(f)Determination of employment statusExcept to the extent necessary for purposes of section 3511, nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the determination of who is an employee or employer for purposes of this title.
(g)RegulationsThe Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section..
(c)Conforming amendments
(1)Section 45B of such Code (relating to credit for portion of employer social security taxes paid with respect to employees with cash tips) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(e)Certified professional employer organizationsFor purposes of this section, in the case of a certified professional employer organization that is treated, under section 3511, as the employer of a work site employee who is a tipped employee, the credit determined under this section does not apply to such organization, but does apply to the customer of such organization with respect to which the work site employee performs services. For this purpose the customer shall take into account any remuneration and taxes remitted by the certified professional employer organization..
(2)Section 3302 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(h)Treatment of certified professional employer organizationsIf a certified professional employer organization (as defined in section 7705) (or a client of such organization) makes a payment to the State’s unemployment fund with respect to a work site employee, such organization shall be eligible for the credits available under this section with respect to such payment..
(3)Section 3303(a) of such Code is amended by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting; and and by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:

(4)a certified professional employer organization (as defined in section 7705) is permitted to collect and remit, in accordance with paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), contributions during the taxable year to the State unemployment fund with respect to a work site employee., and
(A)in the last sentence—
(i)by striking paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and inserting paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4), and
(ii)by striking paragraph (1), (2), or (3) and inserting paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4).
(4)Section 6053(c) of such Code (relating to reporting of tips) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(8)Certified professional employer organizationsFor purposes of any report required by this section, in the case of a certified professional employer organization that is treated, under section 3511, as the employer of a work site employee, the customer with respect to whom a work site employee performs services shall be the employer for purposes of reporting under this section and the certified professional employer organization shall furnish to the customer any information necessary to complete such reporting no later than such time as the Secretary shall prescribe..
(d)Clerical amendments
(1)The table of sections for chapter 25 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

Sec. 3511. Certified professional employer organizations.
(2)The table of sections for chapter 79 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7704 the following new item:

Sec. 7705. Certified professional employer organizations.
(e)Reporting requirements and obligationsThe Secretary of the Treasury shall develop such reporting and recordkeeping rules, regulations, and procedures as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to ensure compliance with the amendments made by this Act with respect to entities applying for certification as certified professional employer organizations or entities that have been so certified. Such rules shall be designed in a manner which streamlines, to the extent possible, the application of requirements of such amendments, the exchange of information between a certified professional employer organization and its customers, and the reporting and recordkeeping obligations of the certified professional employer organization.
(f)User feesSubsection (b) of section 7528 of such Code (relating to Internal Revenue Service user fees) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph:

(4)Certified professional employer organizationsThe fee charged under the program in connection with the certification by the Secretary of a professional employer organization under section 7705 shall not exceed $500..
(g)Effective dates
(1)In generalThe amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the January 1st of the first calendar year beginning more than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2)Certification programThe Secretary of the Treasury shall establish the certification program described in section 7705(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 not later than 6 months before the effective date determined under paragraph (1).


IV
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1582
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 23, 2010

RESOLUTION
Honoring and saluting Americans for the Arts on its 50th anniversary.

Whereas Americans for the Arts is the Nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education in the United States;
Whereas celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every person in the United States to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts;
Whereas Americans for the Arts was founded and chartered in 1960 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by then-first board president George Irwin, Philip Hanes, Ralph Burgard, Arthur Gelber, Charles Mark, Keith Martin, Leslie White, and Edgar Young with the mission of enhancing public and private support for the nonprofit arts and serving local arts councils in United States;
Whereas Americans for the Arts is now currently headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in New York, Massachusetts, California, and Florida under the leadership of Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch;
Whereas Americans for the Arts played a key role in the formation and establishment of the National Endowment for the Arts in 1965;
Whereas Americans for the Arts has provided leadership and training to local public and nonprofit arts agencies through a national network consisting of Arts and Business Councils, Business Committees for the Arts, State arts agencies, State arts advocacy organizations, and community-based cultural organizations across the country serving 5,000 local arts agencies and their communities;
Whereas Americans for the Arts continues to produce groundbreaking research that is the industry standard for reliable and credible information on the size and economic impact of the nonprofit arts industry through its series on “Arts and Economic Prosperity”, which reports that approximately 100,000 nonprofit cultural organizations generate $166,200,000,000 in economic activity every year supporting 5,700,000 jobs and generating $29,600,000,000 in government revenue;
Whereas Americans for the Arts produces annual events that heighten national visibility for the arts and arts education, including Arts Advocacy Day in cooperation with the Congressional Arts Caucus in Washington, DC, and the Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy that has featured illustrious artists and policymakers with speakers such as Maya Angelou, Arthur Schlesinger, Leonard Garment, Wynton Marsalis, Representatives John Brademas and Barbara Jordan, Senator Alan K. Simpson, and Robert Redford, National Arts and Humanities Month, and National professional and leadership development convenings annually for 50 consecutive years; and
Whereas Americans for the Arts has been a leader in promoting active participation in arts education both in and out-of-school through its professional development work and national visibility PSA campaigns, “The Arts. Ask for More”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates and honors Americans for the Arts for its 50 years of service in advancing the arts and arts education in the United States.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


114 S2466 IS: Improving Notification for Clean and Safe Drinking Water Act of 2016
U.S. Senate
2016-01-27
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2466IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 27, 2016Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Stabenow) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
			 Agency to notify the public if a State agency and public water system are
			 not taking action to address a public health risk associated with drinking
			 water requirements.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Notification for Clean and Safe Drinking Water Act of 2016. 2.Enforcement of drinking water regulations (a)Exceedance of lead action levelSection 1414(c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300g–3(c)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:  (D)Notice of any exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section 1412, including the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity.;
 (2)in paragraph (2)— (A)by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and
 (B)by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:  (D)Exceedance of lead action levelRegulations issued under subparagraph (A) shall specify notification procedures for an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section 1412.;
 (3)by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (4)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:

						(3)Notification of the public relating to lead
 (A)Exceedance of lead action levelNot later than 15 days after the date of an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section 1412, the Administrator shall notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in the monitoring activity conducted by the public water system if the public water system or the State does not notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity.
							(B)Results of lead monitoring
 (i)In generalThe Administrator may provide notice of any result of lead monitoring conducted by a public water system to—
 (I)any person that is served by the public water system; or (II)the local or State health department of a locality or State in which the public water system is located.
 (ii)Form of noticeThe Administrator may provide the notice described in clause (i) by— (I)press release; or
 (II)other form of communication, including local media.. (b)Conforming amendmentsSection 1414(c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300g–3(c)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking paragraph (2)(E) and inserting paragraph (2)(F); (2)in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting subparagraph (E); and
 (3)in paragraph (3)(B), in the first sentence, by striking (D) and inserting (E).


117 HR 2851 IH: Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-04-26
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117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 2851
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 26, 2021
Ms. Omar (for herself and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

A BILL
To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a demonstration program to evaluate the effectiveness of the Department assisting nonprofit organizations to develop, acquire, rehabilitate, convert, or preserve affordable housing that is governed by the residents of such housing, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 2021. 2.Resident-controlled housing demonstration program (a)PurposeThe purposes of this section are—
(1)to establish a demonstration program to evaluate the effectiveness of assisting nonprofit organizations, that may have nonprofit, for-profit, government, or intergovernmental partners, to acquire, rehabilitate, construct, convert, or preserve limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations, including manufactured home communities, as affordable housing that is governed by a majority of the residents of such housing; (2)to provide alternative homeownership opportunities to those in the private market, which increase access to homeownership for households at lower income levels;
(3)to prevent displacement of existing residents through converting to limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations or through preserving existing limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations; (4)to create or preserve mixed-income housing corporations to advance economic and racial diversity and inclusion; and
(5)to evaluate the efficacy and promote the expansion of limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations throughout the Nation that are stewarded and monitored by nonprofit organizations to ensure compliance, sustainability of corporations, resident governance, and that the affordability of the resident-controlled housing lasts over time to serve current and future income-eligible households. (b)Eligible entities (1)In generalEligibility to participate in the program under this section and for financial assistance under such program shall be limited to only nonprofit organizations that—
(A)have such experience as the Secretary shall require in developing, preserving, managing, financing, or monitoring limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations; and (B)have submitted to the Secretary such information and assurances as the Secretary shall require to ensure that the organization will comply with the purposes and requirements of this section and will use assistance to address the local needs of communities.
(2)PartnershipsEligible entities may partner with, and seek consultation from, for-profit, nonprofit, public, or quasi-governmental entities on projects under the program. (c)Financial assistance (1)Mortgage insuranceUnder the program under this section, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may insure, pursuant to section 213, 223(f), or 232 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715e, 1715n(f), 1715w), a mortgage for the development, acquisition, rehabilitation, or preservation of eligible housing held by an eligible entity, except that the Secretary may for purposes of the demonstration program under this section waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of any statute or regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the mortgage insurance programs under such sections if the Secretary determines that such waiver or alternative requirement advances the demonstration program.
(2)GrantsUnder the program under this section, the Secretary may provide a grant to an eligible entity participating in the program for use for the following purposes: (A)Pre-development and other costsFor up-front and pre-development costs, including fees and expenses to obtain financing, or for other costs during development, such as capital required before shares to residents are sold.
(B)Steward monitoring fee reserveFor pre-funding a monitoring fee reserve under the program that is paid by the limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations to the nonprofit organization to fund costs of compliance monitoring, which shall be held in reserve in an amount sufficient to cover at least three years of such monitoring costs. (C)Technical assistanceFor nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance and training to—
(i)nonprofit organizations developing the capacity to develop, convert, or preserve limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations; and  (ii)limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations that are forming or already established.
(D)Gap fundingFor covering gap funding to ensure limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations are affordable to below the targeted income level. (E)Intermediary financingFor community development financial institutions that are certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, have demonstrated expertise in financing limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporations, and are qualified to finance, provide training and technical assistance, and ensure compliance with the program under this section, for providing below market-rate loans and recoverable grants to projects under the program.
(d)Applicability of CDBG program requirements
(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), any housing developed, acquired, converted, or preserve with assistance under subsection (c) shall comply with the requirements applicable under the community development block grant program under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) to housing that is assisted under such title. (2)WaiversIn administering the program under this section, the Secretary may waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of the community development block grant program (except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment), if the Secretary finds that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and such waiver or alternative requirement would not be inconsistent with the overall purpose of this section.
(e)GovernanceExcept in cases of noncompliance with any requirements under the demonstration program under this section, any housing developed, acquired, constructed, or preserved with assistance under subsection (c) shall be governed by a board of directors elected by the members of the limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporation with voting structured equitably among all members and as the eligible entity shall establish.  (f)Role of eligible entityDuring a period not shorter than 30 years that begins upon initial occupancy of any housing developed, acquired, constructed, converted, or preserved under the program under this section, the eligible entity that developed, acquired, constructed, or preserved such housing, or its consulting partner, shall take such actions as the Secretary shall require—
(1) to ensure compliance with this section and the regulations issued under this section; (2)to assist with elections of board of directors of the limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporation;
(3)to assist in preparing annual budgets for the housing and other financial planning; (4)to establish a regulatory process for unit or share sales and resales to ensure compliance; and
(5)to perform such other functions as the Secretary shall provide. (g)SaleA limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporation may sell corporate shares in housing assisted under the program under this section to an eligible household only for a purchase price that ensures dwelling units in the housing will remain affordable for at least 30 years to households having incomes that are less than the maximum income eligibility.
(h)Applications; priority
(1)ApplicationsTo apply to participate in the program under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2)PriorityIn selecting eligible entities to participate in the program under this section and receive financial assistance under such program, the Secretary give priority based on the extent to which an eligible entity—
(A)will promote mixed-income development to prevent the displacement of existing residents or enable renters to become shareholders or members of the limited-equity or zero-equity resident-controlled housing corporation; (B)will maximize the number of shares or membership in the limited-equity or zero-equity resident-controlled housing corporation that are affordable to households whose initial incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the housing is located;
(C)demonstrates that the entity and any partners, if applicable, have the capacity to develop, preserve, manage, finance, and monitor limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled housing corporations; and (D)demonstrates the feasibility of the projects to be assisted under the program given local market conditions.
(i)Restrictions on screening
(1)ProhibitionA household applying to purchase a share or membership in a limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled housing corporation, which conveys a right to occupy a specific dwelling unit assisted under the program under this section, may not be denied such purchase or admission based on veteran status of any member of the household or any status as any other protected class under the Fair Housing Act. (2)Consideration of criminal and eviction historyA resident-controlled housing corporation shall not unreasonably exclude applicants having a criminal history or eviction history from occupancy in dwelling units assisted under the program under this section.
(j)ReportingThe Secretary shall submit a report annually to the Congress regarding the activities conducted and the populations being served under the demonstration program under this section, disaggregated by race/ethnicity and income, and shall make each such report publicly available on a website of the Department. (k)Evaluations (1)In generalThe Secretary shall conduct evaluations of the demonstration program under this section and report to the Congress regarding such evaluations, as follows:
(A)InterimNot later than the expiration of the 4-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an interim evaluation of the program and submit a report regarding such evaluation to the Congress. (B)FinalNot later than the expiration of the 8-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a final evaluation of the program and submit a report regarding such evaluation to the Congress.
(2)RequirementsEach evaluation conducted pursuant to this subsection shall be conducted in a robust manner and involve rigorous research, shall identify the populations served by the demonstration, and shall assess the effects of the demonstration on such populations, including how affordable housing was maintained in moderate- to low-income areas. The final evaluation under paragraph (1)(B) shall include an independent analysis and recommendations by the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding whether the program could and should be expanded and established as a permanent program and, if so, shall identify any actions, including statutory and administrative actions, necessary to do so. (3)Public availabilityThe Secretary shall make each report required under paragraph (1) publicly available on a website of the Department.
(l)ImplementationThe Secretary shall, by notice, implement the demonstration program under this section, including its terms, procedures, requirements, and conditions, subject only to the availability of appropriations pursuant to subsection (n). (m)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means an entity eligible under subsection (b) for participation in the demonstration program under this section.  (2)Eligible housingThe term eligible housing means housing that complies with the requirements under subsection (d).
(3)Limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporationThe term limited- or zero-equity resident-controlled corporation means a cooperative-like corporation, association, or consumer cooperative that, in a manner acceptable to the Secretary, restricts the initial and resale price of the shares of stock or membership interests in the resident entity, which may include a manufactured home community, so that the shares or interests remain fixed or resale-restricted to remain affordable to families of designated incomes. The corporation may or may not own the land or improvements. (4)Manufactured home communityThe term ‘manufactured home community’ means a community comprised primarily of manufactured homes (as such term is defined in section 603 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5402)) that are used primarily for residential purposes.
(5)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (n)Authorization of appropriations for grantsThere is authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for grants under subsection (c)(2), which shall remain available through the end of fiscal year 2025.
(o)RegulationsThe Secretary may issue any regulations necessary to carry out the program under this section.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3632
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			September 26
			 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
			Mr. Menendez introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To combat predatory lending practices and
		  to provide access to capital to those living in low-income and traditionally
		  underserved communities, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Fostering American Independence from
			 Regressive and Abusive Credit Transactions Act of 2008 or
			 the FAIR Act.
		2.Maximum interest rates; prohibition on
			 payday lendingChapter 2 of
			 the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the
			 end the following:

				140.Maximum rate of interest; prohibition on
				payday lending
					(a)Interest
				limitNo covered creditor may
				make an extension of credit to a consumer with respect to which the annual
				percentage rate, as defined in subsection (b), exceeds 36 percent, or such
				lower limit as is provided under otherwise applicable State or Federal law,
				including section 207 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App.
				527).
					(b)Payday loan prohibitionNotwithstanding any other provision of law,
				no covered creditor may—
						(1)cash or advance money for a post-dated
				check in exchange for a fee or other payment of interest, other than as
				otherwise authorized for the payment of a preexisting debt; or
						(2)hold a check, require electronic access to
				an account at a financial institution, or hold title to personal property
				(except in connection with the purchase or rental of such personal property) as
				collateral for a loan or other extension of credit.
						(c)Definition of annual percentage credit rate
				and covered creditorFor
				purposes of this section—
						(1)the annual percentage rate
				includes all charges payable directly or indirectly incident to, ancillary to,
				or as a condition of the extension of credit, including—
							(A)any payment compensating a creditor or
				prospective creditor for an extension of credit or making available a line of
				credit, or any default or breach by a borrower of a condition upon which credit
				was extended, including fees connected with credit extension or availability,
				such as numerical periodic rates, late fees, creditor-imposed not sufficient
				funds fees charged when a borrower tenders payment on a debt with a check drawn
				on insufficient funds, over limit fees, annual fees, cash advance fees, and
				membership fees;
							(B)all fees which constitute a finance charge,
				as defined by rules of the Board in accordance with this title;
							(C)credit insurance premiums, whether optional
				or required; and
							(D)all charges and costs for ancillary
				products sold in connection with or incidental to the credit transaction;
				and
							(2)the term covered creditor
				means a creditor other than an insured depository institution (as defined in
				section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813)) or an insured
				credit union (as defined in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12
				U.S.C. 1752)).
						(d)Mandatory disclosuresIn addition to any other disclosures
				required by this title, a covered creditor shall, with respect to an extension
				of consumer credit, provide to the consumer in writing, at or before the
				issuance of such credit—
						(1)a statement of the annual percentage rate
				applicable to the extension of credit; and
						(2)a clear description of the payment
				obligations of the consumer.
						(e)Relation to State lawNothing in this section may be construed to
				preempt any provision of State law that provides greater protection to
				consumers than is provided in this section.
					(f)Civil liability and
				enforcementIn addition to
				remedies available to the consumer under section 130(a), any consumer credit
				transaction made in violation of this section shall be null and void, and not
				enforceable by any party in any court or alternative dispute resolution forum,
				and the creditor or any subsequent holder shall promptly return to the consumer
				any principal, interest, charges, and fees, and any security interest
				associated with such transaction. Notwithstanding any statute of limitations or
				repose, a violation of this section may be raised as a matter of defense by
				recoupment or set off to an action to collect such debt or repossess related
				security at any time.
					(g)ViolationsAny person that violates this section, or
				seeks to enforce an agreement made in violation of this section, shall be
				subject to, for each such violation, 1 year in prison and a fine in an amount
				equal to the greater of—
						(1)3 times the amount of the total accrued
				debt associated with the subject transaction; or
						(2)$50,000.
						(h)State attorneys generalAn action to enforce this section may be
				brought by the appropriate State attorney general in any United States district
				court or any other court of competent jurisdiction, not later than 3 years
				after the date of the violation, and may obtain injunctive
				relief.
					.
		3.Small-dollar loan program
			(a)EstablishmentThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
			 (in this Act referred to as the Corporation) shall establish, by
			 rule, a program to encourage insured depository institutions to incorporate
			 small consumer loans into their regular banking services.
			(b)Program componentsThe loan program established under this
			 section shall—
				(1)be voluntary in nature;
				(2)allow for loan amounts of $1,000 or
			 less;
				(3)provide for—
					(A)amortization periods of not longer than 36
			 months, in the case of closed end credit plans; and
					(B)minimum regular payments that are designed
			 to reduce outstanding principal amounts, in the case of loans under an open end
			 credit plan;
					(4)prohibit the imposition of—
					(A)prepayment penalties; and
					(B)origination or maintenance fees that exceed
			 the true cost of the loan to the financial institution; and
					(5)provide for an automatic savings
			 component.
				(c)Community reinvestment act
			 treatmentParticipation in
			 the loan program established under this Act shall be a factor in the
			 determination by the appropriate Federal financial supervisory agency of
			 whether an insured depository institution is meeting the credit needs of its
			 community for purposes of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977.
			(d)DefinitionsAs used in this section—
				(1)the term appropriate Federal
			 financial supervisory agency has the same meaning as in section 803 of
			 the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (12 U.S.C. 2902);
				(2)the term closed end credit
			 plan means an extension of credit for a fixed period of time, other than
			 an extension of credit that is secured by a dwelling or other real
			 property;
				(3)the term insured depository
			 institution has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Federal Deposit
			 Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and
				(4)the term  open end credit plan
			 has the same meaning as in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C.
			 1602).
				(e)Regulatory actionsThe Corporation shall issue such
			 regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section, including with
			 respect to the definition of terms (other than as provided in subsection
			 (d)).
			4.Study and report on best practices
			(a)StudyThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
			 and the National Credit Union Administration shall each conduct a study of best
			 practices to provide incentives for mainstream financial institutions to
			 provide small dollar amount loans to consumers, including innovative State and
			 local programs, private sector, and not-for-profit initiatives.
			(b)Report to CongressNot later than 180 days after the date of
			 enactment of this Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the
			 National Credit Union Administration shall each submit a report to Congress on
			 the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).


116 S334 RS: Clean Water for Rural Communities Act
U.S. Senate
2019-02-05
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IICalendar No. 253116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 334[Report No. 116–133]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 5, 2019Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Tester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesOctober 22, 2019Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendmentA BILLTo authorize the construction of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System and study of the
			 Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System in the States of Montana and
			 North Dakota, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Clean Water for Rural Communities Act. 2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to ensure a safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supply for the citizens of—
 (1)Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Judith Basin, Wheatland, Golden Valley, Fergus, Yellowstone, and Musselshell Counties in the State of Montana; and
 (2)McKenzie County, North Dakota. 3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)AuthorityThe term Authority means— (A)the Central Montana Regional Water Authority, a publicly owned nonprofit water authority formed in accordance with Mont. Code Ann. Sec. 75–6–302 (2007); and
 (B)any nonprofit successor entity to the Authority described in subparagraph (A). (2)Musselshell-Judith Rural Water SystemThe term Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System means the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System authorized under section 4(a), with a project service area that includes—
 (A)Judith Basin, Wheatland, Golden Valley, and Musselshell Counties in the State; (B)the portion of Yellowstone County in the State within 2 miles of State Highway 3 and within 4 miles of the county line between Golden Valley and Yellowstone Counties in the State, inclusive of the Town of Broadview, Montana; and
 (C)the portion of Fergus County in the State within 2 miles of U.S. Highway 87 and within 4 miles of the county line between Fergus and Judith Basin Counties in the State, inclusive of the Town of Moore, Montana.
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (4)StateThe term State means the State of Montana.
			4.Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System
 (a)AuthorizationThe Secretary may carry out the planning, design, and construction of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System in a manner that is substantially in accordance with the feasibility report entitled Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System Feasibility Report (including any and all revisions of the report).
 (b)Cooperative agreementThe Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the Authority to provide Federal assistance for the planning, design, and construction of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System.
			(c)Cost-Sharing requirement
				(1)Federal share
 (A)In generalThe Federal share of the costs relating to the planning, design, and construction of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System shall not exceed 65 percent of the total cost of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System.
 (B)LimitationAmounts made available under subparagraph (A) shall not be returnable or reimbursable under the reclamation laws.
					(2)Use of Federal funds
 (A)General usesSubject to subparagraph (B), the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System may use Federal funds made available to carry out this section for—
 (i)facilities relating to— (I)water pumping;
 (II)water treatment; (III)water storage;
 (IV)water supply wells; (V)distribution pipelines; and
 (VI)control systems; (ii)transmission pipelines;
 (iii)pumping stations; (iv)appurtenant buildings, maintenance equipment, and access roads;
 (v)any interconnection facility that connects a pipeline of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System to a pipeline of a public water system;
 (vi)electrical power transmission and distribution facilities required for the operation and maintenance of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System;
 (vii)any other facility or service required for the development of a rural water distribution system, as determined by the Secretary; and
 (viii)any property or property right required for the construction or operation of a facility described in this subsection.
 (B)LimitationFederal funds made available to carry out this section shall not be used for the operation, maintenance, or replacement of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System.
 (C)TitleTitle to the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System shall be held by the Authority. 5.Dry-Redwater feasibility study (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)Dry-Redwater Regional Water AuthorityThe term Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority means— (A)the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority, a publicly owned nonprofit water authority formed in accordance with Mont. Code Ann. § 75–6–302 (2007); and
 (B)any nonprofit successor entity to the Authority described in subparagraph (A). (2)Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority SystemThe term Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System means the project entitled the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System, with a project service area that includes—
 (A)Garfield and McCone Counties in the State;
 (B)the area west of the Yellowstone River in Dawson and Richland Counties in the State;
 (C)T. 15 N. (including the area north of the Township) in Prairie County in the State; and
 (D)the portion of McKenzie County, North Dakota, that includes all land that is located west of the Yellowstone River in the State of North Dakota.
 (3)Reclamation feasibility standardsThe term reclamation feasibility standards means the eligibility criteria and feasibility study requirements described in section 106 of the Reclamation Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 2405) (as in effect on September 29, 2016).
 (4)Submitted feasibility studyThe term submitted feasibility study means the feasibility study entitled Dry-Redwater Regional Water System Feasibility Study (including revisions of the study), which received funding from the Bureau of Reclamation on September 1, 2010.
				(b)Study
 (1)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority, may undertake a study, including a review of the submitted feasibility study, to determine the feasibility of constructing the Dry-Redwater Regional Water System.
 (2)RequirementThe study under paragraph (1) shall comply with the reclamation feasibility standards.
 (c)Cooperative agreementIf the Secretary determines that the study under subsection (b) does not comply with the reclamation feasibility standards, the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority to complete additional work to ensure that the study complies with the reclamation feasibility standards.
 (d)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $5,000,000 to carry out this section. (e)TerminationThe authority provided by this section shall expire on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
 6.Water rightsNothing in this Act— (1)preempts or affects any State water law; or
 (2)affects any authority of a State, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, to manage water resources within that State.
			7.Authorization of appropriations
 (a)AuthorizationThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the planning, design, and construction of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System, substantially in accordance with the cost estimate set forth in the feasibility report described in section 4(a), $56,650,000.
 (b)Cost IndexingThe amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) may be increased or decreased in accordance with ordinary fluctuations in development costs incurred after November 1, 2014, as indicated by any available engineering cost indices applicable to construction activities that are similar to the construction of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System.October 22, 2019Reported without amendment


115 HR 1026 PCS: North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act
U.S. House of Representatives

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		II
		Calendar No. 443115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 1026
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		June 6, 2018Received; read twice and placed on the calendarAN ACT
		To revise the authorized route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in northeastern Minnesota
			 and to extend the trail into Vermont to connect with the Appalachian
			 National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act. 2.Route adjustmentSection 5(a)(8) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(8)) is amended in the first sentence—
 (1)by striking thirty-two hundred miles, extending from eastern New York State and inserting 4,600 miles, extending from the Appalachian Trail in Vermont; and (2)by striking Proposed North Country Trail and all that follows through June 1975. and inserting North Country National Scenic Trail, Authorized Route, dated February 2014, and numbered 649/116870..
 3.Land acquisitionNeither the Secretary of Agriculture nor the Secretary of the Interior may acquire for the North Country National Scenic Trail land in Minnesota or Vermont that was obtained through condemnation by a State or local government.
 4.EnergyNothing in the amendments made by this Act that change the authorized route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in Minnesota or Vermont shall prohibit the development, production, conveyance, or transmission of energy in those States, with reasonable efforts made to preserve the nature and purpose of the North Country National Scenic Trail, and to mitigate any damage to that trail and its associated resources caused by such activities.

	Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2018.Karen L. Haas,Clerk.
	June 6, 2018Received; read twice and placed on the calendar