113 HR 3865 PCS: Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014
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		Calendar No. 313113th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 3865
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		February 27, 2014Received; read the first timeMarch 3, 2014Read the second time and placed on the calendarAN ACT
		To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an
			 organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare
			 for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014.
		2.Applicable standard for determinations of whether an organization is operated exclusively for the
			 promotion of social welfare
			(a)In generalThe standard and definitions as in effect on January 1, 2010, which are used to determine whether
			 an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social
			 welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall apply for purposes of determining the status of
			 organizations under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(b)Prohibition on modification of standardThe Secretary of the Treasury may not (nor may any delegate of such Secretary) issue, revise, or
			 finalize any regulation (including the proposed regulations published at
			 78 Fed. Reg. 71535 (November 29, 2013)), revenue ruling, or other guidance
			 not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to the standard and
			 definitions specified in subsection (a).
			(c)Application to organizationsExcept as provided in subsection (d), this section shall apply with respect to any organization
			 claiming tax exempt status under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which was created on, before, or after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.
			(d)SunsetThis section shall not apply after the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of
			 this Act.

	Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2014.Karen L. Haas,Clerk
	March 3, 2014Read the second time and placed on the calendar


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3588
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			September 25
			 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
			Mrs. Clinton introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
			 Forestry

		A BILL
		To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to
		  provide grants to hospitals and other nonprofit inpatient health care
		  institutions, Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, and other social
		  service programs for the acquisition of local nutritious agricultural products.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Healthy Food for Healthy Lives Act of
			 2008.
		2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity
			 means—
				(A)an eligible hospital; or
				(B)an eligible organization.
				(2)Eligible hospitalThe term eligible hospital
			 means—
				(A)a medical center or nursing home operated
			 by the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
				(B)any other nonprofit hospital or other
			 nonprofit inpatient healthcare institution.
				(3)Eligible organizationThe term eligible
			 organization means a social service organization providing nutrition
			 services, including Meals on Wheels.
			(4)Eligible productThe term eligible product
			 means an agricultural product that—
				(A)is offered by a participating
			 vendor;
				(B)is fresh, dried, frozen, or packaged in a
			 manner that maximizes retention of nutrient density;
				(C)is grown, stored, or transported in a
			 manner that maximizes retention of nutrient density; and
				(D)is a locally or regionally produced
			 agricultural food product that is stored and processed locally, and, to the
			 maximum extent practicable, reflects local preferences.
				(5)Locally or regionally produced agricultural
			 food productThe term
			 locally or regionally produced agricultural food product means any
			 agricultural food product that is raised, produced, and distributed in—
				(A)the locality or region in which the final
			 product is marketed, so that the total distance that the product is transported
			 is less than 400 miles from the origin of the product; or
				(B)the State in which the product is
			 produced.
				(6)Participating vendor
				(A)In generalThe term participating
			 vendor means a local or regional distributor of eligible products that
			 is approved under section 3(d)(1).
				(B)InclusionThe term participating vendor
			 includes an agricultural producer.
				(7)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the
			 Secretary of Agriculture.
			3.Demonstration grants for hospitals,
			 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, and nutrition programs
			(a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a program
			 under which the Secretary shall provide demonstration grants to eligible
			 entities to purchase eligible products from participating vendors to improve
			 the availability of nutritious meals from local sources for—
				(1)patients of, employees of, and visitors to
			 eligible hospitals; and
				(2)clients of eligible organizations.
				(b)CoordinationThe Secretary shall coordinate the
			 provision of demonstration grants under subsection (a) with—
				(1)the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, for
			 purposes of grants to an eligible entity described in section 2(2)(A);
			 and
				(2)the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
			 for purposes of grants to any other eligible entity.
				(c)Agreements
				(1)In generalThe Secretary, acting through any regional
			 procurement offices of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary
			 determines to be appropriate, shall carry out a program under which the
			 Secretary shall enter into agreements with participating vendors to supply
			 eligible products to eligible entities.
				(2)FundsEligible products supplied under an
			 agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall be purchased by eligible
			 entities using funds that are provided through demonstration grants under this
			 section.
				(d)Approval of participating vendors
				(1)In generalA local or regional distributor of eligible
			 products that seeks to supply eligible products to eligible entities under this
			 section shall apply to the Secretary for approval as a participating
			 vendor.
				(2)Conditions for approvalThe Secretary shall approve an application
			 submitted under paragraph (1) if the local or regional distributor of eligible
			 products—
					(A)demonstrates the ability to supply eligible
			 products;
					(B)complies with Federal food safety laws
			 (including regulations);
					(C)consistently provides products that meet
			 standards of grade, size, freshness, and quality as required by the Secretary
			 or local procurement officer; and
					(D)demonstrates the ability to supply and
			 purchase eligible products at a fair price from local growers and
			 processors.
					(e)Grant applications
				(1)Application process
					(A)In generalTo be eligible to receive a grant to
			 purchase eligible products from participating vendors under this section, an
			 eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time and
			 containing such information as the Secretary may require.
					(B)PriorityIn providing grants under this section, the
			 Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities with demonstrated commitment
			 to developing organizational food and nutrition policies that incorporate
			 locally or regionally produced agricultural food products.
					(2)Additional requirements for eligible
			 organizationsIn addition to
			 the information required under paragraph (1), an eligible organization shall
			 include in a grant application under that paragraph—
					(A)certification of the nonprofit status of
			 the eligible organization; and
					(B)evidence of the demonstrated ability of the
			 eligible organization to provide nutrition services.
					(f)Monitoring
				(1)In generalThe Secretary shall develop and implement a
			 system for monitoring—
					(A)participating vendors; and
					(B)grants provided under this section.
					(2)CertificationA monitoring system developed under this
			 subsection may include a requirement for a participating vendor to obtain
			 certification in accordance with a program—
					(A)that is designed by the Secretary;
			 and
					(B)under which the Secretary may require
			 payments from participating vendors for the certification process.
					(g)Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere are
			 authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2009 through
			 2013—
				(1)$10,000,000 to provide grants to eligible
			 hospitals described in section 2(2)(A);
				(2)$10,000,000 to provide grants to eligible
			 hospitals described in section 2(2)(B); and
				(3)$5,000,000 to provide grants to eligible
			 organizations.
				4.Report on fresh foods in federally funded
			 health and social service programsNot later than 2 years after the date of
			 enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of
			 Health and Human Services and the heads of other applicable Federal agencies,
			 shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that provides
			 recommendations for ways in which—
			(1)health care institutions and social service
			 organizations could increase the use of nutritious, local agricultural products
			 in nutrition and food service programs; and
			(2)the Federal Government could provide
			 technical assistance for and support the activities recommended under paragraph
			 (1).


114 SRES 177 ATS: Designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2015, as “National Police Week”.
U.S. Senate
2015-05-11
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		III
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 177
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 11, 2015
			Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Coons, Ms. Murkowski, Ms. Heitkamp, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Hatch, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Alexander, Ms. Warren, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Brown, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Franken, Mr. Thune, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Scott, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Warner, Mr. Rubio, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Tester, and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2015, as National Police Week.

 Whereas, in 1962, John Fitzgerald Kennedy signed the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to authorize the President to proclaim May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week of each year during which such May 15 occurs as Police Week (36 U.S.C. 136);
 Whereas law enforcement officers are charged with pursuing justice and protecting communities in the United States;
 Whereas Federal, State, local, and tribal police officers, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers across the United States serve with dignity and integrity;
 Whereas, in 2015, on the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Murrah Federal Building bombing, the Senate honors the memory of those who perished in the bombing and the role of law enforcement officers as both first responders to terrorist attacks and protectors of the homeland from foreign and domestic threats;
 Whereas law enforcement officers selflessly serve their communities even at the risk of their own personal safety, including the abhorrent murders of New York Police Department Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu;
 Whereas Peace Officers Memorial Day honors all law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; Whereas Peace Officers Memorial Day, 2015, honors 127 law enforcement officers recently killed in the line of duty, including David T. Johnson, Terry B. Fisher, Clinton Jeffrey Holtz, Carlos A. Rivera-Vega, Thomas A. Smith, Jr., Kristian D. Willhight, Brian D. Beck, David M. Baldwin, Eddie Maurice Hamer, Carlos Papillion, Jr., Cory B. Wride, Percy Lee House III, Jonathan Scott Pine, Amanda B. Baker, Brian M. Law, Juan Jaime Gonzalez, John T. Hobbs, Nicholas Choung Lee, Derek Andrew Hansen, Joaquin Correa-Ortega, Jason M. Crisp, Marc Uland Kelley, Allen Ray Richardson, James P. Morrissy, Ricky Del Fiorentino, Robert G. German, Mark A. Mayo, Mark H. Larson, Alexander E. Thalmann, David W. Smith, Jr., Gregory T. Maloney, Ernest T. Franklin, Dennis Guerra, Christopher A. Cortijo, Douglas H. Mayville, Mareli A. Morales-Santiago, Dennis Oliver Simmonds, Michael J. Seversen, William Heath Kelley, Bryan Marshall Berger, Gabriel Rich, Patrick Scott Johnson, Roberto Carlos Sanchez, Chelsea Richard, Noel Lee Hawk, John Collum, Michael Alexander Petrina, Charles Dinwiddie, Stephen Arkell, Steven LaCruz Thomas, Chad Charles, Jair A. Cabrera, Alexander Giannini, Christopher Skinner, Frank McKnight, Brian W. Jones, Paul A. Buckles, Kevin Dorian Jordan, Daryl Giles, Igor Soldo, Alyn R. Beck, Scott M. Hewell, Lee Dixon, Allen Bares, Jr., Jacob Daniel Calvin, Perry W. Renn, Jeffrey Brady Westerfield, Frank Gregory Bordonaro, Melvin Santiago, Christopher M. Goodell, Scott Patrick, Mark A. Hecker, Patrick Libertone, Joseph James Dunn I, Michael Pimentel, Geniel Amaro-Fantauzzi, Cleveland Johnson, Jr., Paul Ferrara, Daryl R. Pierson, Nickolaus E. Schultz, Jason E. Harwood, Joseph J. Matuskovic, Tyler R. Robledo, Byron Keith Dickson II, Michael Norris, Reinaldo Arocha, Jr., Jessica Laura Hollis, Michael C. Williams, Jordan J. Corder, David Kedra, Michael Joe Naylor, Eddie Johnson, Jr., Danny Oliver, Michael David Davis, Jr., Kagan Dindar, John Timothy Williamson, Anthony Haase, Robert Blajszczak, Jeffrey W. Garrett, Yevhen Eugene Kostiuchenko, Jesse Valdez III, Shaun Richard Diamond, David Payne, Robert Parker White, Matthew Chism, Darrell Perritt, Holmes Nathaniel Smith, Jr., Ronald A. Leisure, Justin Winebrenner, Jeffrey Wayne Greene, Alejandro Martinez, Sr., Christopher Smith, James Hart, Edwin O. Roman-Acevedo, Ernest J. Montoya, Sr., Grant William Whitaker, Richard Anthony Champion, John Robert Street, Rafael Ramos, Wenjian Liu, Charles R. Kondek, Jr., Jamel Clagett, Tyler Jacob Stewart, Stephen Petruzzello, Thomas Choi, James E. Foster, Jr., and Timothy Mitchell; and
 Whereas 44 law enforcement officers across the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice during the first 4 months of 2015: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2015, as National Police Week;
 (2)expresses strong support for law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities;
 (3)recognizes the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety while the law enforcement officers are protecting the public;
 (4)recognizes the members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery;
 (5)acknowledges that police officers and other law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and honored; and
 (6)encourages the people of the United States to observe National Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the vital role of law enforcement officers in building safer and more secure communities across the United States.


114 HRES 547 IH: Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2015, as the “National Day of 3D Printing”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-12-02
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 547
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 2, 2015
Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Takano, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Mr. Stivers, Mr. Mulvaney, Mr. Rush, Mr. Honda, and Mr. Langevin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION
Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2015, as the National Day of 3D Printing.

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material;  Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques;
Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years;  Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation;
Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute and other Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries;  Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense;
Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers;  Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and
Whereas, December 3, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as the “National Day of 3D Printing”: Now, therefore, be it  That the House of Representatives—
(1)supports the designation of the “National Day of 3D Printing”;  (2)recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and
(3)encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.


I
108th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 4848
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 15, 2004
Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Payne, and Mr. Pence) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

A BILL
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for the establishment of centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Obstetric Fistula Surgical Repair, Assistance, and Prevention Act of 2004.
2.Findings and Purpose
(a)FindingsCongress finds the following:
(1)Obstetric fistula is a devastating condition that occurs during childbirth when prolonged pressure of the baby’s head against the mother’s pelvis can lead to the child’s death as well as cut off the blood supply of the tissues surrounding the woman’s vagina, bladder, or rectum, causing those tissues to deteriorate, and thus leaving an open hole, or fistula.
(2)Obstetric fistula can be excruciatingly painful and often causes a woman to lose control of her bowel movements.
(3)To date, an estimated 2,000,000 cases of obstetric fistula have been reported worldwide—mostly in Africa among women who are very young, delivering their first child, lacking proper nutrition and maternity care, and living in rural areas.
(4)The actual number of women who have obstetric fistula may actually be much higher due to a lack of adequate reporting. For example, an additional estimate contends that in Nigeria alone, approximately 1,000,000 women suffer from obstetric fistula.
(5)It is estimated that 50,000 to 100,000 new cases of obstetric fistula occur each year, mostly involving women under the age of 20.
(6)Women who suffer from obstetric fistula may also suffer from social isolation because they are often abandoned by their husbands, families, and employers.
(7)Women who suffer from obstetric fistula may also suffer severe emotional stress from their condition and social isolation that is often magnified by the death of their child during labor.
(8)Obstetric fistula can be prevented through increased access by women to emergency obstetrical care, a postponement of sexual activity and childbearing past the teenage years, and increased training for birth attendants in local communities.
(9)Obstetric fistula can also be treated through a relatively minor surgical procedure that is 90 percent effective and which can cost as little as $150.
(10)A large percentage of women who suffer from obstetric fistula are unaware that treatment exists and may spend their entire lives suffering from this condition needlessly.
(11)Unfortunately, there are few treatment centers or hospitals with the capacity to treat obstetric fistula in developing countries, particularly countries in Africa, and demand for services and surgery far exceed the supply.
(12)Currently the United States Agency for International Development provides assistance for programs that target prevention of obstetric fistula but not programs that target treatment of obstetric fistula.
(13)Tens of thousands of women in developing countries suffering from obstetric fistula could be successfully treated if adequate resources were devoted to this objective.
(b)PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to ensure that, in addition to the prevention of obstetric fistula, treatment of obstetric fistula is an important priority of United States bilateral foreign assistance programs, including through—
(1)the establishment and expansion of the capacity to treat obstetric fistula in developing countries, including through the provision of surgery and post-surgery care; and
(2)the reduction of the incidence of obstetric fistula in developing countries, including through the conduct of appropriate seminars and the dissemination of appropriate educational materials, such as brochures, pamphlets, and posters.
3.DefinitionIn this Act, the term obstetric fistula means a rupture or hole in tissues surround a woman’s vagina, bladder, or rectum that occurs when the woman is in obstructed childbirth for a prolonged period of time without adequate medical attention.
4.Amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Section 104(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b(c)) is amended—
(1)by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
(2)by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:

(4)(A)In carrying out the purposes of this subsection, the President is authorized to furnish assistance, on such terms and conditions as the President may determine, for the establishment and operation of not less than twelve centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula at appropriate sites in developing countries.
(B)In selecting sites for the establishment of centers pursuant to subparagraph (A), the President should seek the consultation and advice of United States embassy officials, appropriate nongovernmental organizations, and local government officials in developing countries with high rates of obstetric fistula, with particular emphasis on countries in Africa.
(C)Each center established pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, carry out the following activities:
(i)The provision of surgery to repair obstetric fistula in women who do not otherwise have the resources to pay for such surgery and the provision of necessary post-surgery care and support for such women.
(ii)Assistance related to surgery and post-surgery care and support described in clause (i), including the provision of transportation to and from the center for women in need of such transportation and the provision of necessary temporary shelter and food assistance to women in need of such shelter and food assistance.
(iii)Activities to reduce the incidence of obstetric fistula, including the conduct of appropriate seminars and the dissemination of appropriate educational materials, such as brochures, pamphlets, and posters.
(D)Not later than January 31 of each year, the President shall prepare and transmit to Congress a report on the implementation of this paragraph for the prior fiscal year.
(E)In addition to amounts otherwise available for such purpose, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President $35,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2005 and 2006 to carry out this paragraph. Amounts appropriated under this clause are authorized to remain available until expended.
(F)In this paragraph, the term obstetric fistula means a rupture or hole in tissues surrounding a woman’s vagina, bladder, or rectum that occurs when the woman is in obstructed childbirth for a prolonged period of time without adequate medical attention..


114 HR 1623 IH: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the length of time for a certain permit.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-25
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1623
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 25, 2015
Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Long, Mrs. Wagner, and Mr. Luetkemeyer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the length of time for a certain permit.

1.National Pollutant Discharge Elimination SystemSection 402(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342(b)(1)(B)) is amended by striking five years and inserting 20 years.


116 HR 901 IH: Restoring Economic Opportunities for Small Family C–Corporations
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-30
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 901IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 30, 2019Mr. King of Iowa (for himself and Mr. DesJarlais) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reestablish the 15 percent corporate rate bracket.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Restoring Economic Opportunities for Small Family C–Corporations. 2.Reestablishment of 15 percent corporate rate bracket (a)In generalSection 11(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

 (b)Amount of taxThe amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be the sum of— (1)15 percent of so much of the taxable income as does not exceed $50,000, and
 (2)21 percent of so much of the taxable income as exceeds $50,000. In the case of a corporation which has taxable income in excess of $100,000 for any taxable year, the amount of tax determined under the preceding sentence for such taxable year shall be increased by the lesser of (A) 5 percent of such excess, or (B) $3,000.. (b)Conforming amendmentSection 11 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

 (e)Treatment of certain referencesAny reference in this title (or in any other provision of law) to the rate of tax imposed by this section shall be treated as a reference to the rate of tax specified in subsection (b)(2) unless such reference clearly indicates otherwise..
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.


110 HR 4271 IH: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a waiver of certain prohibitions and limitations on fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-04
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 4271
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 4, 2007
Mr. Shadegg introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a waiver of certain prohibitions and limitations on fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes.

1.Constitutional authorityThis Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of Congress to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes provided in article I, section 9, clause 3 of the United States Constitution.
2.WaiverSection 211(f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(f)(2)) is amended to read as follows:

(4)Waiver for fuel or fuel additives
(A)In generalThe Administrator, upon application of any manufacturer of any fuel or fuel additive, may waive the prohibitions established under paragraph (1) or (3) or the limitation specified in paragraph (2), if the Administrator determines that the applicant has established that the fuel or fuel additive or a specified concentration of the fuel or fuel additive, and the emission products of the fuel or fuel additive or specified concentration of the fuel or fuel additive, will not cause or contribute to a failure of any emission control device or system (over the useful life of the motor vehicle, motor vehicle engine, nonroad engine, or nonroad vehicle in which the device or system is used) to achieve compliance by the vehicle or engine with the emission standards with respect to which the vehicle or engine has been certified pursuant to sections 206 and 213(a).
(B)Final actionThe administrator shall take final action to grant or deny an application submitted under this paragraph, after public notice and comment, not later than 270 days after the receipt of the application..


115 S1498 IS: Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act
U.S. Senate
2017-06-29
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1498IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 29, 2017Ms. Collins (for herself, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Baldwin, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Heitkamp, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Warren, Mr. Booker, and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and AdministrationA BILLTo establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive American women’s history museum, and
			 for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act. 2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
 (1)Since its founding, the United States has greatly benefitted from the contributions of women. (2)Historical accounts, monuments, memorials, and museums disproportionately represent men’s achievements and contributions and often neglect those of women. For example—
 (A)a study of 18 American history textbooks concluded that 10 percent of the material documented contributions of women;
 (B)9 statues out of 91 in the United States Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection depict women; and
 (C)only 1 of the 44 monuments operated by the National Park Service specifically honors the achievements of women after the 2016 designation of the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument.
 (3)There exists no national museum in the United States that is devoted to the documentation of women’s contributions throughout the Nation’s history.
 (4)On December 19, 2014, Congress created a Congressional Commission to study the potential for an American museum of women’s history. The bipartisan Commission unanimously concluded that the United States needs and deserves a physical national museum dedicated to showcasing the historical experiences and impact of women in the United States.
 (5)Establishing a comprehensive women’s history museum representing a diverse range of viewpoints, experience, and backgrounds is necessary to more accurately depict the history of the United States and would add value to the Smithsonian Institution.
			3.Establishment of museum
 (a)EstablishmentThere is established within the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive American women’s history museum, to be named by the Board of Regents in consultation with the council established under section 4.
 (b)PurposeThe purpose of the museum established under this section shall be to provide for— (1)the collection, study, and establishment of programs relating to women’s contributions to various fields and throughout different periods of history that have influenced the direction of the United States;
 (2)collaboration with other Smithsonian Institution museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and
 (3)the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women’s history and contributions.
				4.Council
 (a)EstablishmentThere is established within the Smithsonian Institution a council to carry out the duties set forth under subsection (b) and other provisions of this Act (referred to in this Act as the council).
			(b)Duties
 (1)In generalThe council shall— (A)make recommendations to the Board of Regents concerning the planning, design, and construction of the museum established under section 3;
 (B)advise and assist the Board of Regents on all matters relating to the administration, operation, maintenance, and preservation of the museum;
 (C)recommend annual operating budgets for the museum to the Board of Regents; (D)report annually to the Board of Regents on the acquisition, disposition, and display of objects relating to women’s art, history, and culture; and
 (E)adopt bylaws for the operation of the council. (2)Principal responsibilitiesThe council, subject to the general policies of the Board of Regents, shall have sole authority to—
 (A)purchase, accept, borrow, and otherwise acquire artifacts for addition to the collections of the museum;
 (B)loan, exchange, sell, and otherwise dispose of any part of the collections of the museum, but only if the funds generated by that disposition are used for additions to the collections of the museum; or
 (C)specify criteria with respect to the use of the collections and resources of the museum, including policies on programming, education, exhibitions, and research with respect to—
 (i)the life, art, history, and culture of women; (ii)the role of women in the history of the United States; and
 (iii)the contributions of women to society. (3)Other responsibilitiesThe council, subject to the general policies of the Board of Regents, shall have authority to—
 (A)provide for preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the collections of the museum; and (B)solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, and devises of personal property for the purpose of aiding and facilitating the work of the museum.
					(c)Composition and appointment
 (1)In generalThe council shall be composed of 25 voting members, as provided under paragraph (2). (2)Voting membersThe council shall include the following voting members:
 (A)The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. (B)1 member of the Board of Regents, appointed by the Board of Regents.
 (C)23 individuals appointed by the Board or Regents. In appointing members under this subparagraph, the Board of Regents should give special consideration to appointing—
 (i)members of the Congressional Commission; (ii)board members of the National Women’s History Museum, a nonprofit, educational organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that was incorporated in 1996 in the District of Columbia and that is dedicated for the purpose of establishing a women’s history museum; and
 (iii)scholars and representatives of organizations that are committed to the study of women’s history. (3)Initial appointmentsThe Board of Regents shall make initial appointments to the council under paragraph (2) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				(d)Terms
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in this subsection, each appointed member of the council shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
 (2)Initial appointeesAs designated by the Board of Regents at the time of appointment, of the voting members first appointed under subparagraph (C) of subsection (c)(2)—
 (A)8 members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year; (B)8 members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and
 (C)7 members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. (3)ReappointmentA member of the council may be reappointed, except that no individual may serve on the council for a total of more than 2 terms. For purposes of this paragraph, the number of terms an individual serves on the council shall not include any portion of a term for which an individual is appointed to fill a vacancy under paragraph (4)(B).
				(4)Vacancies
 (A)In generalA vacancy on the council— (i)shall not affect the powers of the council; and
 (ii)shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (B)TermAny member of the council appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that term.
					(e)Compensation
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), a member of the council shall serve without pay. (2)Travel expensesA member of the council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the council.
 (f)ChairpersonBy a majority vote of its voting members, the council shall elect a chairperson from its members. (g)Meetings (1)In generalThe council shall meet at the call of the chairperson or on the written request of a majority of the voting members of the council, but not fewer than twice each year.
 (2)Initial meetingsNotwithstanding paragraph (1), during the 1-year period beginning on the date of the first meeting of the council, the council shall meet not fewer than 4 times for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the council under this Act.
 (h)QuorumA majority of the voting members of the council holding office shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business, but a lesser number may receive information on behalf of the council.
			5.Director and Staff of the Museum
			(a)Director
 (1)In generalThe museum established under section 3 shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary, taking into consideration individuals recommended by the council.
 (2)DutiesThe Director shall manage the museum subject to the policies of the Board of Regents. (b)StaffThe Secretary may appoint 2 additional employees to serve under the Director, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service.
 (c)PayThe Secretary may fix the compensation of the employees appointed by the Secretary under subsection (b) without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates.
			6.Educational and Liaison Programs
 (a)Programs authorizedThe Director of the museum established under section 3 may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of the goals of the museum.
 (b)Collaboration with schoolsIn carrying out this section, the Director shall carry out educational programs in collaboration with elementary schools, secondary schools, and postsecondary educational institutions.
			7.Building
			(a)In general
				(1)Location
 (A)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum established under section 3.
 (B)Sites for considerationIn designating a site under subparagraph (A), the Board of Regents shall select from among the following sites in the District of Columbia:
 (i)The site known as the South Monument site, located on the National Mall and bordered by 14th Street Northwest, Jefferson Drive Southwest, Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest, and Independence Ave Southwest.
 (ii)The Northwest United States Capitol site, bordered by 3rd Street Northwest, Constitution Avenue Northwest, 1st Street Northwest, and Pennsylvania Ave Northwest.
 (iii)Any other appropriate location as identified by the Board of Regents in consultation with the council.
						(C)Availability of site
 (i)In generalThe sites described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B) shall remain available until the date on which the Board of Regents designates a site for the museum under subparagraph (A).
 (ii)Transfer to Smithsonian InstitutionIf the site designated for the museum is in an area that is under the administrative jurisdiction of a Federal agency, as soon as practicable after the date on which the designation is made, the head of the Federal agency shall transfer to the Smithsonian Institution administrative jurisdiction over the area.
 (D)Factors consideredIn designating a site under subparagraph (A), the Board of Regents shall take into consideration each of the following factors:
 (i)An estimate of the costs associated with each potential site. (ii)An assessment of the suitability of the space of each potential site, including size, proximity to other buildings and transportation, and other external environmental conditions, as appropriate.
 (iii)The recommendations of the Congressional Commission. (E)ConsultationThe Board of Regents shall carry out its duties under this paragraph in consultation with each of the following:
 (i)The Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission. (ii)The Chairperson of the Commission on Fine Arts.
 (iii)The Chairperson of the Congressional Commission. (iv)The chair and ranking minority member of the Committees on Appropriations and Rules and Administration of the Senate.
 (v)The chair and ranking minority member of the Committees on Appropriations, House Administration, and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
 (b)Construction of buildingThe Board of Regents, in consultation with the council, may plan, design, and construct a building for the museum, which shall be located at the site designated by the Board of Regents under subsection (a).
 (c)Nonapplicability of provisions relating to monuments and commemorative worksChapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the museum. (d)Use of private funds for constructionThe Board of Regents shall construct the building for the museum with funds provided from non-Federal sources.
 8.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Board of RegentsThe term Board of Regents means the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
 (2)Congressional CommissionThe term Congressional Commission means the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum, established under section 3056 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3810).
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. 9.Authorization of appropriations (a)In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Smithsonian Institution to carry out this Act, including the planning, design, and operation of the museum established under section 3, such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2018 and each succeeding fiscal year.
 (b)AvailabilityAmounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section shall remain available until expended.
 (c)Use of funds for fundraisingAmounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section may be used to conduct fundraising in support of the museum established under section 3 from private sources.


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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7354IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 25, 2020Ms. Herrera Beutler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain National Forest System land in the State of Washington to Skamania County, Washington.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wind River Administrative Site Conveyance Act.2.Definitions In this Act:(1)CountyThe term County means the Skamania County, Washington.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Wind River Administrative Site Conveyance Proposal and dated February 7, 2020.(3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.3.Conveyance of land and improvements(a)In generalIf the County submits a written request to the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the approximately 23.4 acres of National Forest System land, related infrastructure, and all improvements, as generally depicted as proposed conveyance on the map. (b)Map(1)Availability of mapThe map shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service.(2)Correction of errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.(c)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) shall be—(1)subject to valid existing rights;(2)notwithstanding any other provision of law, made without consideration;(3)made by quitclaim deed;(4)subject to a right-of-way and restrictive easement reservation of a width to be determined by the Secretary, for the protection of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail;(5)completed in accordance with the Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 (16 U.S.C. 580d, et seq.), except that section 504(b) and (c) of that Act shall not apply;(6)subject to right-of-way reservations made pursuant to section 507 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1767); and(7)subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate.(d)Federal property disposalChapter 5 of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, shall not apply to the conveyance under subsection (a).(e)Hazardous materialsWith respect to the conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary—(1)shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(2)shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate the hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants disclosed pursuant to paragraph (1).(f)Closing costsAs a condition for the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay all closing costs associated with the conveyance, including for—(1)title insurance and title search; and(2)any applicable inspection fees, escrow fees, attorneys fees, and recording fees.(g)Survey(1)In generalThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.(2)Costs of surveyThe Secretary shall bear all costs associated with the survey under paragraph (1).(h)Use of land(1)In generalThe lands and related infrastructure conveyed under subsection (a) shall be maintained by the County pursuant to standards established by the Secretary of the Interior under section 306101 of title 54, United States Code.(2)ReversionIf any portion of the land conveyed under subsection (a) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the use described in paragraph (1), the land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.


		IV
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 354
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 15, 2011
			Mr. Matheson (for
			 himself and Ms. Berkley) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		RESOLUTION
		Congratulating the staff, community, and
		  patrons of the Utah Shakespeare Festival on the festival’s 50th
		  anniversary.

		Whereas the Utah Shakespeare Festival was founded in 1962
			 by Fred C. Adams;
		Whereas the inaugural festival featured three plays: The
			 Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, and The Merchant of Venice;
		Whereas performers at the inaugural festival were students
			 and volunteers who supplied their own props and costumes;
		Whereas 3,276 visitors attended the inaugural
			 festival;
		Whereas today, nearly 150,000 visitors from across the
			 country attend the festival each year;
		Whereas the festival has a cast of over sixty professional
			 actors, an artistic company which creates sets, props, and costumes, employs
			 twenty-eight people year-round, and the summer and fall production company
			 consists of approximately 350 individuals;
		Whereas the festival is held in Cedar City, Utah, at the
			 Adams Shakespearean Theatre;
		Whereas the Adams Shakespearean Theatre is located on the
			 campus of Southern Utah University and is one of few theaters with a layout
			 similar to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, providing invaluable educational
			 opportunities for students at Southern Utah University;
		Whereas the festival’s success has greatly benefitted the
			 economy of Cedar City, Utah;
		Whereas in 2001, the National Governors Association
			 honored the Utah Shakespeare Festival with the award for Distinguished Service
			 in the Arts for Artistic Production; and
		Whereas in 2003, Fred C. Adams was named Utah’s
			 Entrepreneur of the Year for Community Enrichment by Ernst & Young: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the House of Representatives
			 congratulates the staff, community, and patrons of the Utah Shakespeare
			 Festival on the festival’s 50th anniversary.