113 HR 4277 IH: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014
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2014-03-18
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4277
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 18, 2014
			Mr. Young of Alaska (for himself, Ms. Moore, Mr. Cole, Mr. Heck of Washington, Ms. Hanabusa, and Mr. Kildee) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

		A BILL
		To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and for
			 other purposes.

		1.Short title; table of contents
			(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014.
			(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:

					Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
					Sec. 2. References.
					Title I—BLOCK GRANTS AND GRANT REQUIREMENTS
					Sec. 101. Block grants.
					Sec. 102. Indian housing plans.
					Sec. 103. Treatment of labor standards.
					Sec. 104. Environmental review.
					Sec. 105. Failure to act on request for approval regarding exceeding TDC maximum cost for project.
					Title II—AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTIVITIES
					Sec. 201. National objectives and eligible families.
					Sec. 202. Eligible affordable housing activities.
					Sec. 203. Program requirements.
					Sec. 204. Low-income requirement and income targeting.
					Sec. 205. Lease requirements and tenant selection.
					Sec. 206. Tribal coordination of agency funding.
					Title III—ALLOCATION OF GRANT AMOUNTS
					Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
					Title IV—AUDITS AND REPORTS
					Sec. 401. Review and audit by Secretary.
					Sec. 402. Reports to Congress.
					Title V—OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
					Sec. 501. HUD-Veterans Affairs supportive housing program for Native American veterans.
					Sec. 502. Public and Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Act of 1990.
					Sec. 503. 50-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposes.
					Sec. 504. Training and technical assistance.
					Sec. 505. Loan guarantees for Indian housing.
					Sec. 506. Loan guarantees for Native Hawaiian housing.
					Title VI—MISCELLANEOUS
					Sec. 601. Reauthorization of Native Hawaiian Homeownership Act.
					Sec. 602. Native hiring and appointment in HUD Office of Native American Programs.
					Sec. 603. Lands Title Report Commission.
					Sec. 604. Limitation on use of funds for Cherokee Nation.
					Sec. 605. Clerical amendment.

			2.ReferencesExcept as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in
			 terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the
			 reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision
			 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of
			 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.).
		IBLOCK GRANTS AND GRANT REQUIREMENTS
			101.Block grantsSection 101 (25 U.S.C. 4111) is amended—
				(1)in subsection (c), by adding after the period at the end the following: If the Secretary fails to act on a waiver request submitted under this subsection by a recipient
			 within 60 days after receipt of such request, the waiver request shall be
			 deemed approved.;
				(2)in subsection (j), by striking section 501 of title 40, and inserting title 40 of the; and
				(3)in subsection (k), by striking 1 and inserting an.
				102.Indian housing plansSection 102(a)(1)(B) (25 U.S.C. 4112(a)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting before the semicolon the
			 following: , except that the Secretary may grant a waiver of the submission requirements upon meeting certain
			 factors to be set out by regulation, and provided further that a request
			 for such waiver shall be deemed approved if the Secretary does not act on
			 such request within 60 days of receipt.
			103.Treatment of labor standardsSection 104(b)(3) (25 U.S.C. 4114(b)(3)) is amended by adding after the period at the end the
			 following: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, tribally determined wages adopted in accordance with
			 this paragraph shall apply to the administration of all Federal funding
			 for projects funded in whole or in part by funds provided under this Act..
			104.Environmental reviewSection 105 (25 U.S.C. 4115) is amended—
				(1)in subsection (d)—
					(A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking may and inserting shall; and
					(B)by adding after and below paragraph (4) the following:

							If the Secretary fails to act on a waiver request submitted under this subsection by a recipient
			 within 60 days after receipt of such request, the waiver shall be deemed
			 approved.; and
					(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

						(e)Consolidation of environmental review requirementsIf a recipient is using one or more sources of Federal funds in addition to grant amounts under
			 this Act in carrying out a project that qualifies as an affordable housing
			 activity under section 202 and the recipient’s tribe has assumed all of
			 the responsibilities for environmental review, decisionmaking, and action
			 pursuant to this section, the recipient’s compliance with the National
			 Environmental Policy Act of 1969 review requirements under this section
			 with regard to such project shall be deemed to fully comply with and
			 discharge any applicable environmental review requirements that might
			 apply to the use of such additional Federal funding sources for that
			 project..
				105.Failure to act on request for approval regarding exceeding TDC maximum cost for projectA request for approval by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to exceed by more than 10
			 percent the total development cost maximum cost for a project shall be
			 deemed to be approved if the Secretary fails to take action on the request
			 during the 60-day period that begins on the date that the Secretary
			 receives the request.
			IIAFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTIVITIES
			201.National objectives and eligible familiesParagraph (6) of section 201(b) (25 U.S.C. 4131(b)(6); relating to exemption) is amended—
				(1)by striking 1964 and and inserting 1964,; and
				(2)by inserting after 1968 the following: , and section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.
				202.Eligible affordable housing activitiesSection 202(9)(A) (25 U.S.C. 4132(9)(A)) is amended—
				(1)by striking only;
				(2)by striking administration and planning related to; and
				(3)by inserting including administration and planning, after section,.
				203.Program requirementsSection 203 (25 U.S.C. 4133) is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a)—
					(A)in paragraph (1), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting paragraphs (2) and (3); and
					(B)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

							(3)Application of tribal policiesParagraph (2) shall not apply if the recipient has a written policy governing rents and homebuyer
			 payments charged for dwelling units and such policy does not include a
			 provision governing maximum rents or homebuyer payments.;
					(2)in subsection (c), by striking or assisted with and inserting by a recipient; and
				(3)in subsection (e), by striking assisted with and inserting units that are owned or operated by a recipient using.
				204.Low-income requirement and income targetingSection 205 (25 U.S.C. 4135) is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a)—
					(A)in paragraph (1)—
						(i)in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end;
						(ii)in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and
						(iii)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

								(E)notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph, in the case of rental housing that is made
			 available to a current rental tenant for conversion to a homebuyer or a
			 lease-purchase unit, that the current rental tenant can purchase through a
			 contract of sale, lease-purchase agreement, or any other sales agreement,
			 is made available for occupancy only by a family that is a low-income
			 family at the time of their initial occupancy of such unit; and; and
						(B)in paragraph (2)—
						(i)by striking satisfactory to the Secretary and inserting in such form as the Secretary shall, by regulation, require; and
						(ii)by striking Secretary) and inserting recipient); and
						(2)in subsection (c), by adding after the period at the end the following: The provisions of such paragraph regarding binding commitments for the remaining useful life of the
			 property shall not apply to improvements of privately owned homes if the
			 cost of such improvements do not exceed 10 percent of the maximum total
			 development cost for such home..
				205.Lease requirements and tenant selectionSection 207 (25 U.S.C. 4137) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(c)Notice of terminationNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the owner or manager of rental housing that is assisted
			 in part with amounts provided under this Act and in part with one or more
			 other sources of Federal funds shall only utilize leases that require a
			 notice period for the termination of the lease pursuant to subsection
			 (a)(3)..
			206.Tribal coordination of agency fundingSubtitle A of title II (25 U.S.C. 4131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 section:

					211.Tribal coordination of agency fundingNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a recipient authorized to receive funding under this
			 Act may, in its discretion, use funding from the Indian Health Service of
			 the Department of Health and Human Services for construction of sanitation
			 facilities for housing construction and renovation projects that are
			 funded in part by funds provided under this Act..
			IIIALLOCATION OF GRANT AMOUNTS
			301.Authorization of appropriationsThe first sentence of section 108 (25 U.S.C. 4117) is amended by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2013 and inserting $650,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019.
			IVAUDITS AND REPORTS
			401.Review and audit by SecretarySection 405(c) (25 U.S.C. 4165(c)) is amended, by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(3)Failure to issue final reportThe Secretary shall issue a final report within 60 days after receiving comments under paragraph
			 (1) from a recipient..
			402.Reports to CongressSection 407 (25 U.S.C. 4167) is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a), by striking Congress and inserting Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
			 Representatives, to the Committee on Indian Affairs and the Committee on
			 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and to any
			 subcommittees of such committees having jurisdiction with respect to
			 Native American and Alaska Native affairs,; and
				(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

						(c)Public availability to recipientsEach report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be made publicly available to recipients..
				VOTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
			501.HUD-Veterans Affairs supportive housing program for Native American veteransParagraph (19) of section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

					(D)Native American veterans
						(i)AuthorityOf the funds made available for rental assistance under this subsection for fiscal year 2015 and
			 each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall set aside 0.1 percent for
			 a supported housing and rental assistance program modeled on the
			 HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD–VASH) program, to be
			 administered in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs, for
			 the benefit of homeless Native American veterans and veterans at risk of
			 homelessness.
						(ii)RecipientsSuch rental assistance shall be made available to recipients eligible to receive block grants under
			 the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996
			 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.).
						(iii)Funding criteriaFunds shall be awarded based on need, administrative capacity, and any other funding criteria
			 established by the Secretary in a notice published in the Federal
			 Register, after consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, by a
			 date sufficient to provide for implementation of the program under this
			 subparagraph in accordance with clause (i).
						(iv)Program requirementsSuch funds shall be administered by block grant recipients in accordance with program requirements
			 under Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of
			 1996 in lieu of program requirements under this Act.
						(v)WaiverThe Secretary may waive, or specify alternative requirements for any provision of any statute or
			 regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the use of
			 funds made available under this subparagraph, but only upon a finding by
			 the Secretary that such waiver or alternative requirement is necessary to
			 promote administrative efficiency, eliminate delay, consolidate or
			 eliminate duplicative or ineffective requirements or criteria, or
			 otherwise provide for the effective delivery and administration of such
			 supportive housing assistance to Native American veterans.
						(vi)ConsultationThe Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly consult with block grant
			 recipients and any other appropriate tribal organizations to—
							(I)ensure that block grant recipients administering funds made available under the program under this
			 subparagraph are able to effectively coordinate with providers of
			 supportive services provided in connection with such program; and
							(II)ensure the effective delivery of supportive services to Native American veterans that are homeless
			 or at risk of homelessness eligible to receive assistance under this
			 subparagraph.Consultation pursuant to this clause shall be completed by a date sufficient to provide for
			 implementation of the program under this subparagraph in accordance with
			 clause (i).(vii)RulemakingThe first negotiated rulemaking committee established pursuant to subchapter III of chapter 5 of
			 title 5, United States Code, for rulemaking relating to the Native
			 American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, or any
			 amendments to such Act, but that is not established to consider matters
			 relating to the allocation formula under section 302 of such Act (25
			 U.S.C. 4152), shall review the requirements and criteria for the supported
			 housing and rental assistance program under this subparagraph and may
			 report to the Secretary a proposed rule revising such requirements and
			 criteria..
			502.Public and Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Act of 1990Section 5124(a) of the Public and Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.
			 11903(a)) is amended—
				(1)in paragraph (7), by striking and at the end;
				(2)in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
				(3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

						(9)the physical clean-up and remediation of structures and related infrastructure damaged and rendered
			 unfit for human habitation or other use due to the previous conduct of
			 methamphetamine-related activities in such structures..
				503.50-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposesSection 702(c)(1) (25 U.S.C. 4211(c)(1)) is amended by inserting , whether enacted before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this section after law,.
			504.Training and technical assistanceSection 703 (25 U.S.C. 4212) is amended—
				(1)by striking There are authorized to be appropriated and inserting Of any amounts appropriated pursuant to section 108, the Secretary may use such sums as may be
			 necessary for; and
				(2)by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2013.
				505.Loan guarantees for Indian housingSection 184(i)(5) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1715z–13a(i)(5))
			 is amended—
				(1)in subparagraph (B), by inserting after the period at the end of the first sentence the following: There are authorized to be appropriated for such costs $12,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2015
			 through 2019.; and
				(2)in subparagraph (5)—
					(A)by striking 2008 through 2012 and inserting 2015 through 2019; and
					(B)by striking such amount as may be provided in appropriation Acts for and inserting $976,000,000 for each.
					506.Loan guarantees for Native Hawaiian housingSection 184A(j)(5) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1715z–13b(j)(5))
			 is amended—
				(1)in subparagraph (B), by inserting after the period at the end of the first sentence the following: There are authorized to be appropriated for such costs $386,000 for each of fiscal years 2015
			 through 2019.; and
				(2)in subparagraph (5), by striking for each of fiscal years and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 with an aggregate outstanding principal amount not
			 exceeding $41,504,000 for each such fiscal year..
				VIMISCELLANEOUS
			601.Reauthorization of Native Hawaiian Homeownership ActSection 824 (25 U.S.C. 4243) is amended by striking such sums as may be necessary and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting $13,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019..
			602.Native hiring and appointment in HUD Office of Native American ProgramsSection 3 (25 U.S.C. 4102) is amended—
				(1)by designating the first sentence as subsection (a); and
				(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

						(b)Native hiring and appointmentThe Secretary shall develop and implement a policy that promotes increased hiring and appointment
			 of Indians and Native Hawaiians (as such term is defined in section 801)
			 to vacancies in any positions in the Department of Housing and Urban
			 Development’s Office of Native American Programs that involve the
			 administration of functions or services affecting Indians or Native
			 Hawaiians..
				603.Lands Title Report CommissionSection 501 of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 (25 U.S.C. 4043
			 note) is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a), by striking Subject to sums being provided in advance in appropriations Acts, there and inserting There; and
				(2)in subsection (b)(1) by striking this Act and inserting the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014.
				604.Limitation on use of funds for Cherokee NationSection 801 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of
			 2008 (Public Law 110–411) is amended by striking Temporary Order and Temporary Injunction issued on May 14, 2007, by the District Court of the
			 Cherokee Nation and inserting Order issued September 21, 2011, by the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia.
			605.Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in section 1(b) of the Native American Housing Assistance and
			 Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 note) is amended by
			 striking the item relating to section 206 (treatment of funds).


114 S438 RS: Irrigation Rehabilitation and Renovation for Indian Tribal Governments and Their Economies Act
U.S. Senate
2015-02-10
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IICalendar No. 443114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 438[Report No. 114–245]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 10, 2015Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Mr. Tester, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsApril 27, 2016Reported by Mr. Barrasso, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo provide for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projects.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Irrigation Rehabilitation and Renovation for Indian Tribal Governments and Their Economies Act or the IRRIGATE Act.
 (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.Sec. 2. Definitions.TITLE I—Indian Irrigation FundSec. 101. Establishment.Sec. 102. Deposits to Fund.Sec. 103. Expenditures from Fund.Sec. 104. Investments of amounts.Sec. 105. Transfers of amounts.Sec. 106. Termination.TITLE II—Repair, replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projectsSec. 201. Repair, replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projects.Sec. 202. Eligible projects.Sec. 203. Requirements and conditions.Sec. 204. Study of Indian irrigation program and project management.Sec. 205. Tribal consultation and user input.Sec. 206. Allocation among projects. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)FundThe term Fund means the Indian Irrigation Fund established by section 101.
			(2)Indian
 tribeThe term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.
			IIndian Irrigation Fund
 101.EstablishmentThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund, to be known as the Indian Irrigation Fund, consisting of—
 (1)such amounts as are deposited in the Fund under section 103; and
 (2)any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund under section 105.
				102.Deposits to
		Fund
				(a)In
 generalFor each of fiscal years 2015 through 2036, the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit in the Fund $35,000,000 of the revenues that would otherwise be deposited for the fiscal year in the reclamation fund established by the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093).
				(b)Availability of
 amountsAmounts deposited in the Fund under subsection (a) shall be used, subject to appropriation, to carry out this Act.
				103.Expenditures
		from Fund
				(a)In
 generalSubject to subsection (b), for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2036, the Secretary may, to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend from the Fund, in accordance with this Act, not more than the sum of—
 (1)$35,000,000; and (2)the amount of interest accrued in the Fund.
					(b)Additional
 expendituresThe Secretary may expend more than $35,000,000 for any fiscal year referred to in subsection (a) if the additional amounts are available in the Fund as a result of a failure of the Secretary to expend all of the amounts available under subsection (a) in 1 or more prior fiscal years.
				104.Investments of amounts
 (a)In generalThe Secretary shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals.
 (b)Credits to FundThe interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in the Fund shall be credited to, and form a part of, the Fund.
				105.Transfers of amounts
 (a)In generalThe amounts required to be transferred to the Fund under this title shall be transferred at least monthly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fund on the basis of estimates made by the Secretary of the Treasury.
 (b)AdjustmentsProper adjustment shall be made in amounts subsequently transferred to the extent prior estimates are in excess of or less than the amounts required to be transferred.
 106.TerminationOn September 30, 2036— (1)the Fund shall terminate; and
 (2)the unexpended and unobligated balance of the Fund shall be transferred to the reclamation fund established by the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093).
				IIRepair,
		replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projects
			201.Repair,
		replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projects
 (a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a program to address the deferred maintenance needs of Indian irrigation projects that—
 (1)create risks to public or employee safety or natural or cultural resources; and (2)unduly impede the management and efficiency of the Indian irrigation program.
 (b)FundingConsistent with section 103, the Secretary shall use or transfer to the Bureau of Indian Affairs not less than $35,000,000 of amounts in the Fund, plus accrued interest, for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2036 to carry out maintenance, repair, and replacement activities for 1 or more of the Indian irrigation projects described in section 202 (including any structures, facilities, equipment, or vehicles used in connection with the operation of those projects).
				202.Eligible
 projectsThe projects eligible for funding under section 201(b) are the Indian irrigation projects in the western United States that, on the date of enactment of this Act—
 (1)are owned by the Federal Government, as listed in the Federal inventory required by Executive Order 13327 (40 U.S.C. 121 note; relating to Federal real property asset management);
 (2)are managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (including projects managed under contracts or compacts pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.); and
 (3)have deferred maintenance documented by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 203.Requirements and conditionsNot later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act and as a precondition to amounts being expended from the Fund to carry out this title, the Secretary, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, the Commissioner of Reclamation, and representatives of affected Indian tribes, shall develop and submit to Congress—
 (1)programmatic goals to carry out this title that—
 (A)would enable the completion of repairing, replacing, improving, or performing maintenance on projects as expeditiously as possible;
 (B)facilitate or improve the ability of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to carry out the mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in operating a project; and
 (C)ensure that the results of government-to-government consultation required under section 205 be addressed; and
 (2)funding prioritization criteria to serve as a methodology for distributing funds under this title, that take into account—
 (A)the extent to which deferred maintenance of qualifying irrigation projects poses a threat to public or employee safety or health;
 (B)the extent to which deferred maintenance poses a threat to natural or cultural resources;
 (C)the extent to which deferred maintenance poses a threat to the ability of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to carry out the mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in operating the project;
 (D)the extent to which repairing, replacing, improving, or performing maintenance on a facility or structure will—
 (i)improve public or employee safety, health, or accessibility; (ii)assist in compliance with codes, standards, laws, or other requirements;
 (iii)address unmet needs; and (iv)assist in protecting natural or cultural resources;
 (E)the methodology of the rehabilitation priority index of the Secretary, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act;
 (F)the potential economic benefits of the expenditures on job creation and general economic development in the affected tribal communities;
 (G)the ability of the qualifying project to address tribal, regional, and watershed level water supply needs; and
 (H)such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to prioritize the use of available funds that are, to the fullest extent practicable, consistent with tribal and user recommendations received pursuant to the consultation and input process under section 205.
					204.Study of
		Indian irrigation program and project management
 (a)Tribal consultation and user inputBefore beginning to conduct the study required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
 (1)consult with the Indian tribes that have jurisdiction over the land on which an irrigation project eligible to receive funding under section 202 is located; and
 (2)solicit and consider the input, comments, and recommendations of the landowners served by the irrigation project.
 (b)StudyNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, shall complete a study that evaluates options for improving programmatic and project management and performance of irrigation projects managed and operated in whole or in part by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
 (c)ReportOn completion of the study under subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that—
 (1)describes the results of the study; and (2)includes recommendations for improving programmatic and project management and performance in each qualifying project area and for the program as a whole.
 (d)FundingOf the amounts authorized to be expended from the Fund, $1,000,000 shall be made available during fiscal year 2015 to carry out this section, to remain available until expended.
				205.Tribal
 consultation and user inputBefore expending funds on an Indian irrigation project pursuant to section 201 and not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—
 (1)consult with the Indian tribe that has jurisdiction over the land on which an irrigation project eligible to receive funding under section 202 is located; and
 (2)solicit and consider the input, comments, and recommendations of the landowners served by the irrigation project.
				206.Allocation among projects
 (a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that, for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2036, each Indian irrigation project eligible for funding under section 202 that has critical maintenance needs receives part of the funding under section 201 to address critical maintenance needs.
 (b)PriorityIn allocating amounts under section 201(b), in addition to considering the funding priorities described in section 203, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible Indian irrigation projects serving more than 1 Indian tribe within an Indian reservation and to projects for which funding has not been made available during the 15-year period ending on the day before the date of enactment of this Act under any other Act of Congress that expressly identifies the Indian irrigation project or the Indian reservation of the project to address the deferred maintenance, repair, or replacement needs of the Indian irrigation project.
				(c)Cap on Funding
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), in allocating amounts under section 201(b), the Secretary shall allocate not more than $15,000,000 to any individual Indian irrigation project described in section 202 during any consecutive 3-year period.
 (2)ExceptionNotwithstanding the cap described in paragraph (1), if the full amount under section 201(b) cannot be fully allocated to eligible Indian irrigation projects because the costs of the remaining activities authorized in section 201(b) of an irrigation project would exceed the cap described in paragraph (1), the Secretary may allocate the remaining funds to eligible Indian irrigation projects in accordance with this title.
					(d)Basis of
 fundingAny amounts made available under this section shall be nonreimbursable.
				(e)Applicability
 of ISDEAAThe Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) shall apply to activities carried out under this section.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Irrigation Rehabilitation and Renovation for Indian Tribal Governments and Their Economies Act or the IRRIGATE Act.
 (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.Sec. 2. Definitions.TITLE I—Indian Irrigation FundSec. 101. Establishment.Sec. 102. Deposits to Fund.Sec. 103. Expenditures from Fund.Sec. 104. Investments of amounts.Sec. 105. Transfers of amounts.Sec. 106. Termination.TITLE II—Repair, replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projectsSec. 201. Repair, replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projects.Sec. 202. Eligible projects.Sec. 203. Requirements and conditions.Sec. 204. Study of Indian irrigation program and project management.Sec. 205. Tribal consultation and user input.Sec. 206. Allocation among projects. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)FundThe term Fund means the Indian Irrigation Fund established by section 101.
			(2)Indian
 tribeThe term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
			IIndian Irrigation Fund
 101.EstablishmentThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund, to be known as the Indian Irrigation Fund, consisting of—
 (1)such amounts as are deposited in the Fund under section 103; and
 (2)any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund under section 105.
				102.Deposits to
		Fund
				(a)In
 generalFor each of fiscal years 2016 through 2037, the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit in the Fund $35,000,000 of the revenues that would otherwise be deposited for the fiscal year in the reclamation fund established by the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093).
				(b)Availability of
 amountsAmounts deposited in the Fund under subsection (a) shall be used, subject to appropriation, to carry out this Act.
				103.Expenditures
		from Fund
				(a)In
 generalSubject to subsection (b), for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2037, the Secretary may, to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend from the Fund, in accordance with this Act, not more than the sum of—
 (1)$35,000,000; and (2)the amount of interest accrued in the Fund.
					(b)Additional
 expendituresThe Secretary may expend more than $35,000,000 for any fiscal year referred to in subsection (a) if the additional amounts are available in the Fund as a result of a failure of the Secretary to expend all of the amounts available under subsection (a) in 1 or more prior fiscal years.
				104.Investments of amounts
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals.
 (b)Credits to FundThe interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in the Fund shall be credited to, and form a part of, the Fund.
				105.Transfers of amounts
 (a)In generalThe amounts required to be transferred to the Fund under this title shall be transferred at least monthly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fund on the basis of estimates made by the Secretary of the Treasury.
 (b)AdjustmentsProper adjustment shall be made in amounts subsequently transferred to the extent prior estimates are in excess of or less than the amounts required to be transferred.
 106.TerminationOn September 30, 2037— (1)the Fund shall terminate; and
 (2)the unexpended and unobligated balance of the Fund shall be transferred to the reclamation fund established by the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093).
				IIRepair,
		replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projects
			201.Repair,
		replacement, and maintenance of certain Indian irrigation projects
 (a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a program to address the deferred maintenance needs of Indian irrigation projects that—
 (1)create risks to public or employee safety or natural or cultural resources; and (2)unduly impede the management and efficiency of the Indian irrigation program.
 (b)FundingConsistent with section 103, the Secretary shall use or transfer to the Bureau of Indian Affairs not less than $35,000,000 of amounts in the Fund, plus accrued interest, for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2037 to carry out maintenance, repair, and replacement activities for 1 or more of the Indian irrigation projects described in section 202 (including any structures, facilities, equipment, personnel, or vehicles used in connection with the operation of those projects), subject to the condition that the funds expended under this title shall not be—
 (1)subject to reimbursement by the owners of the land served by the Indian irrigation projects; or (2)assessed as debts or liens against the land served by the Indian irrigation projects.
					202.Eligible
 projectsThe projects eligible for funding under section 201(b) are the Indian irrigation projects in the western United States that, on the date of enactment of this Act—
 (1)are owned by the Federal Government, as listed in the Federal inventory required by Executive Order 13327 (40 U.S.C. 121 note; relating to Federal real property asset management);
 (2)are managed and operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (including projects managed, operated, or maintained under contracts or compacts pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.); and
 (3)have deferred maintenance documented by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 203.Requirements and conditionsNot later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act and as a precondition to amounts being expended from the Fund to carry out this title, the Secretary, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and representatives of affected Indian tribes, shall develop and submit to Congress—
 (1)programmatic goals to carry out this title that—
 (A)would enable the completion of repairing, replacing, improving, or performing maintenance on projects as expeditiously as possible;
 (B)facilitate or improve the ability of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to carry out the mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in operating a project; and
 (C)ensure that the results of government-to-government consultation required under section 205 be addressed; and
 (2)funding prioritization criteria to serve as a methodology for distributing funds under this title, that take into account—
 (A)the extent to which deferred maintenance of qualifying irrigation projects poses a threat to public or employee safety or health;
 (B)the extent to which deferred maintenance poses a threat to natural or cultural resources;
 (C)the extent to which deferred maintenance poses a threat to the ability of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to carry out the mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in operating the project;
 (D)the extent to which repairing, replacing, improving, or performing maintenance on a facility or structure will—
 (i)improve public or employee safety, health, or accessibility; (ii)assist in compliance with codes, standards, laws, or other requirements;
 (iii)address unmet needs; and (iv)assist in protecting natural or cultural resources;
 (E)the methodology of the rehabilitation priority index of the Secretary, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act;
 (F)the potential economic benefits of the expenditures on job creation and general economic development in the affected tribal communities;
 (G)the ability of the qualifying project to address tribal, regional, and watershed level water supply needs; and
 (H)such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to prioritize the use of available funds that are, to the fullest extent practicable, consistent with tribal and user recommendations received pursuant to the consultation and input process under section 205.
					204.Study of
		Indian irrigation program and project management
 (a)Tribal consultation and user inputBefore beginning to conduct the study required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
 (1)consult with the Indian tribes that have jurisdiction over the land on which an irrigation project eligible to receive funding under section 202 is located; and
 (2)solicit and consider the input, comments, and recommendations of the landowners served by the irrigation project.
 (b)StudyNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, shall complete a study that evaluates options for improving programmatic and project management and performance of irrigation projects managed and operated in whole or in part by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
 (c)ReportOn completion of the study under subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that—
 (1)describes the results of the study; and (2)includes recommendations for improving programmatic and project management and performance in each qualifying project area and for the program as a whole.
 (d)Status reportNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that includes a description of—
 (1)the progress made toward addressing the deferred maintenance needs of the Indian irrigation projects described in section 202, including a list of projects funded during the fiscal period covered by the report;
 (2)the outstanding needs of those projects that have been provided funding to address the deferred maintenance needs pursuant to this title;
 (3)the remaining needs of any of those projects; (4)how the goals established pursuant to section 203 have been met, including—
 (A)an identification and assessment of any deficiencies or shortfalls in meeting those goals; and (B)a plan to address the deficiencies or shortfalls in meeting those goals; and
 (5)any other subject matters the Secretary of the Interior, to the maximum extent practicable consistent with tribal and user recommendations received pursuant to the consultation and input process under this section, determines to be appropriate.
					205.Tribal
 consultation and user inputBefore expending funds on an Indian irrigation project pursuant to section 201 and not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—
 (1)consult with the Indian tribe that has jurisdiction over the land on which an irrigation project eligible to receive funding under section 202 is located; and
 (2)solicit and consider the input, comments, and recommendations of the landowners served by the irrigation project.
				206.Allocation among projects
 (a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that, for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2037, each Indian irrigation project eligible for funding under section 202 that has critical maintenance needs receives part of the funding under section 201 to address critical maintenance needs.
 (b)PriorityIn allocating amounts under section 201(b), in addition to considering the funding priorities described in section 203, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible Indian irrigation projects serving more than 1 Indian tribe within an Indian reservation and to projects for which funding has not been made available during the 10-year period ending on the day before the date of enactment of this Act under any other Act of Congress that expressly identifies the Indian irrigation project or the Indian reservation of the project to address the deferred maintenance, repair, or replacement needs of the Indian irrigation project.
				(c)Cap on Funding
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), in allocating amounts under section 201(b), the Secretary shall allocate not more than $15,000,000 to any individual Indian irrigation project described in section 202 during any consecutive 3-year period.
 (2)ExceptionNotwithstanding the cap described in paragraph (1), if the full amount under section 201(b) cannot be fully allocated to eligible Indian irrigation projects because the costs of the remaining activities authorized in section 201(b) of an irrigation project would exceed the cap described in paragraph (1), the Secretary may allocate the remaining funds to eligible Indian irrigation projects in accordance with this title.
					(d)Basis of
 fundingAny amounts made available under this section shall be nonreimbursable.
				(e)Applicability
 of ISDEAAThe Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) shall apply to activities carried out under this section.April 27, 2016Reported with an amendment


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 527
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 22, 2008
			Mr. Webb (for himself
			 and Mr. Warner) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating April 23, 2008, as
		  National Adopt A Library Day.

		Whereas libraries are an essential part of our communities
			 and our national system of education;
		Whereas the citizens of the United States benefit
			 significantly from libraries that serve as an open place for people of all ages
			 and backgrounds to make use of books and other resources that offer pathways to
			 learning, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge;
		Whereas the libraries of the United States depend on the
			 generous donations and support of individuals and groups to ensure that those
			 who are unable to purchase books still have access to a wide variety of
			 resources;
		Whereas certain nonprofit organizations facilitate
			 donations of books to schools and libraries across the country to extend the
			 joys of reading to millions of people in the United States and prevent used
			 books from being thrown away; and
		Whereas several States and Commonwealths that recognize
			 the importance of libraries and reading have adopted resolutions commemorating
			 April 23 as Adopt A Library Day: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates April
			 23, 2008, as National Adopt A Library Day;
			(2)honors
			 organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries;
			(3)urges all people
			 in the United States who own unused books to donate those books to local
			 libraries;
			(4)strongly supports
			 children and families who take advantage of the resources provided by schools
			 and libraries; and
			(5)encourages the
			 people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and
			 activities.


116 S2197 IS: Protecting Rights Of Those Exploited by Coercive Trafficking Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-07-22
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2197IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 22, 2019Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Portman, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that using drugs or illegal
			 substances to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes
			 coercion and using drugs or illegal substances to provide or obtain the
			 labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protecting Rights Of Those Exploited by Coercive Trafficking Act of 2019. 2.Use of drugs or illegal substances for trafficking in persons (a)Forced laborSection 1589(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (3), by striking or at the end; (2)in paragraph (4), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or; and
 (3)by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:  (5)by means of supplying, furnishing, or providing any drug or illegal substance to a person, including to exploit the addiction of the person or cause the person to become addicted to the drug or illegal substance,.
 (b)Sex traffickingSection 1591(e)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subparagraph (B), by striking or at the end;
 (2)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (D)supplying, furnishing, or providing any drug or illegal substance to a person, including to exploit the addiction of the person or cause the person to become addicted to the drug or illegal substance (unless the defendant engaged in the conduct as a direct result of being a victim of an offense under this chapter)..


115 HR 5106 IH: Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-02-27
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5106IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2018Mr. Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose in an annual report any
			 substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of
			 firearms or ammunition.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act. 2.Disclosure of substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunitionSection 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(s)Disclosure of substantial financial relationship with manufacturer or dealer of firearms or
 ammunitionEach issuer required to file an annual or quarterly report under subsection (a) shall annually disclose in such a report any substantial financial relationship such issuer has with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition..


116 S4639 IS: Helping Parents During COVID Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-09-22
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4639IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 22, 2020Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for expenses relating to school disruption, to provide a monthly payment to families during COVID–19, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Helping Parents During COVID Act of 2020.2.Credit for costs of education(a)In generalSubpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36 the following new section:36A.Credit for costs of education(a)Allowance of creditIn the case of an individual with respect to whom there is 1 or more eligible children for any taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for such taxable year an amount equal to—(1)$800, multiplied by(2)the number of eligible children with respect to the individual.(b)Limitation based on adjusted gross incomeThe amount of the credit allowed by subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by 5 percent of so much of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income as exceeds— (1)$150,000 in the case of a joint return,(2)$112,500 in the case of a head of household, and(3)$75,000 in the case of a taxpayer not described in paragraph (1) or (2). (c)Eligible childThe term eligible child with respect to an individual for a taxable year means a qualifying child (as defined in section 152(c)) of the individual who is an elementary or secondary student (including kindergarten), if the school district in which such child resides was closed, in part or in full, or utilizing virtual, distance, or other alternative education models or a hybrid of such models and in-person attendance, during any part of the taxable year due to COVID–19.(d)TerminationThis section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36 the following new item:Sec. 36A. Credit for costs of education..(c)Conforming amendmentSection 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting , 36A after 36.(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.3.Family education assistance(a)Establishment of family education assistance creditSubpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 2, is further amended by inserting after section 36B the following new section:36C.Family education assistance(a)In generalAs soon as practicable and not later than two weeks after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a program for making family education assistance credit payments, including electronic payments, on a monthly basis, without respect to tax liability, for each citizen residing with a dependent qualifying child equal to $1,200 for each eligible month.(b)Limitations(1)Limitation based on adjusted gross incomeThe amount of the credit allowed by subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by 5 percent of so much of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income as exceeds— (A)$150,000 in the case of a joint return,(B)$112,500 in the case of a head of household, and(C)$75,000 in the case of a taxpayer not described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (2)Household limitFamily education assistance credit payments may only be claimed by one member of a household, and only one credit may be claimed per residence.(c)Qualifying child(1)In generalIn this section, the term qualifying child means a qualifying child of the filer (as defined in section 152(c)) who has not attained 18 years of age.(2)Exception for certain non-citizensThe term qualifying child shall not include any individual who would not be a dependent if subparagraph (A) of section 152(b)(3) were applied without regard to all that follows resident of the United States.(d)Eligible monthFor purposes of this section—(1)In generalThe term eligible month means, with respect to a qualifying child, any month during which—(A)such child is an elementary or secondary student (including kindergarten), and(B)either—(i)the school district in which such child resides is closed, in part or in full, or utilizing virtual, distance, or other alternative education models or a hybrid of such models and in-person attendance, during any part of the month due to COVID–19, or(ii)the parent or guardian of such child elects not to send the child to school due to COVID–19.(2)Application and terminationThe term eligible month shall include only months beginning after July 31, 2020, and before July 1, 2021. In the case of eligible months occurring before the establishment of the program described in subsection (a), the credit amount attributable to such months shall be paid to the recipient in combination with the credit amount for the first eligible month during which such program is operational.(e)Application and verification(1)ApplicationThe Secretary shall establish an expedited process by which citizens may apply for and provide all necessary information to obtain access to installments of the family education assistance credit outside the annual tax return process utilizing—(A)information from the beneficiary’s most recent tax return if the beneficiary has filed previously and such return is for 2018 or 2019, and(B)any additional or alternative information submissions deemed necessary by the Secretary to facilitate application, verification of eligibility for, and prompt delivery of the family education assistance credit.(2)VerificationNo credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer on the basis of a qualifying child unless the taxpayer has provided the name and taxpayer identification number of such qualifying child in a manner deemed appropriate for the application process by the Secretary.(3)Treatment of family education assistance credits for income tax purposes(A)Nontaxation of creditNotwithstanding any other provision of law, no amount received as a family education assistance credit shall be treated as income for the purpose of calculating Federal, State, or local tax liability.(B)Effect on tax liabilityThe tax liability of a recipient of the family education assistance credit for a taxable year in which payments of such credit are received shall be determined without respect to such credit..(b)Conforming amendments(1)Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, 36C” after “36B”.(2)The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 37 the following new item:Sec. 36C. Family education assistance..


		VI
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 129
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 6, 2009
			Mrs. Feinstein
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and
		  Arthur Mkoyan.

		1.Permanent resident status for
			 Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan
			(a)In
			 generalNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of
			 the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1151), Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan shall each
			 be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status
			 to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an
			 application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act (8
			 U.S.C. 1154) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
			(b)Adjustment of
			 statusIf Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoyan enters
			 the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Ruben
			 Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoyan, as appropriate, shall be considered
			 to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be
			 eligible for adjustment of status under
			 section
			 245 of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) as of the date of the enactment of
			 this Act.
			(c)Application and
			 payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the
			 application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for
			 adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(d)Reduction of
			 immigrant visa numbersUpon granting an immigrant visa or
			 permanent resident status to Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan,
			 the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during
			 the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that
			 are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik
			 Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan under
			 section
			 203(a) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)) or, if applicable, the total
			 number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of
			 birth of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan under section 202(e)
			 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)).


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2715
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 7, 2012
			Mr. Casey introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on
		  chloromethylbenzene.

		1.Chloromethylbenzene
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.22.18 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
			 the United States (relating to chloromethylbenzene) is amended by striking the
			 date in the effective period column and inserting
			 12/31/2015.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.