117 S2722 IS: For the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola.
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VI117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2722IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 13, 2021Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLFor the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola.1.Permanent resident status for Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola(a)In generalNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola shall each be eligible for 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 Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola enter the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola 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 applications for issuance of immigrant visas or the applications for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.(d)Reduction of immigrant visa numbersUpon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by four, during the current or next following fiscal year—(1)the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)); or(2)if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola under section 202(e) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)).(e)PAYGOThe budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.


110 HR 1182 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

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2007-02-16
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1182
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 16, 2007
			Mr. Udall of Colorado
			 (for himself, Mr. Salazar,
			 Mrs. Musgrave, and
			 Mr. Lamborn) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow
		  section 1031 treatment for exchanges involving certain mutual ditch, reservoir,
		  or irrigation company stock.

		1.Allowance of section 1031
			 treatment for exchanges involving certain mutual ditch, reservoir, or
			 irrigation company stock
			(a)In
			 generalSection 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 (relating to exchange of property held for productive use or investment) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(i)Special rules
				for mutual ditch, reservoir, or irrigation company stockFor
				purposes of subsection (a)(2)(B), the term stocks shall not
				include shares in a mutual ditch, reservoir, or irrigation company if at the
				time of the exchange—
						(1)the mutual ditch,
				reservoir, or irrigation company is an organization described in section
				501(c)(12)(A) (determined without regard to the percentage of its income that
				is collected from its members for the purpose of meeting losses and expenses),
				and
						(2)the shares in such
				company have been recognized by the highest court of the State in which such
				company was organized or by applicable State statute as constituting or
				representing real property or an interest in real
				property.
						.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to transfers
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


109 HR 2142 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,6-Hexanediamine, N,N’- bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinyl)-, polymer with 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine, reaction products with N-butyl- 1-butanamine and N-butyl- 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinamine.
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2005-05-05
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2142
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 5, 2005
Mr. Berry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,6-Hexanediamine, N,N’- bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinyl)-, polymer with 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine, reaction products with N-butyl- 1-butanamine and N-butyl- 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinamine.

1.1,6-Hexanediamine, N,N´- bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinyl)-, polymer with 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine, reaction products with N-butyl- 1-butanamine and N-butyl- 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinamine
(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

9902.05.54 1,6-Hexanediamine, N,N´- bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinyl)-, polymer with 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine, reaction products with N-butyl- 1-butanamine and N-butyl- 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4- piperidinamine (CAS No. 192268–64–7) (provided for in subheading 3911.90.90)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008.
(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.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 649
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			August 1, 2008
			Ms. Cantwell (for
			 herself and Mr. Smith) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

			September 8, 2008
			Committee discharged; considered and agreed
			 to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating September 18, 2008, as
		  National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness
		  Day.

		Whereas
			 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD or ADD), is a
			 chronic neurobiological disorder that affects both children and adults, and can
			 significantly interfere with the ability of an individual to regulate activity
			 level, inhibit behavior, and attend to tasks in developmentally-appropriate
			 ways;
		Whereas
			 ADHD can cause devastating consequences, including failure in school and the
			 workplace, antisocial behavior, encounters with the criminal justice system,
			 interpersonal difficulties, and substance abuse;
		Whereas
			 ADHD, the most extensively studied mental disorder in children, affects an
			 estimated 3 to 7 percent (4,000,000) of young school-age children and an
			 estimated 4 percent (8,000,000) of adults across racial, ethnic, and
			 socio-economic lines;
		Whereas
			 scientific studies indicate that between 10 and 35 percent of children with
			 ADHD have a first-degree relative with past or present ADHD, and that
			 approximately 1/2 of parents who had ADHD have a child
			 with the disorder, suggesting that ADHD runs in families and inheritance is an
			 important risk factor;
		Whereas
			 despite the serious consequences that can manifest in the family and life
			 experiences of an individual with ADHD, studies indicate that less than 85
			 percent of adults with the disorder are diagnosed and less than
			 1/2 of children and adults with the disorder receive
			 treatment and, furthermore, poor and minority communities are particularly
			 underserved by ADHD resources;
		Whereas
			 the Surgeon General, the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric
			 Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the
			 American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the
			 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of
			 Mental Health, among others, recognize the need for proper diagnosis,
			 education, and treatment of ADHD;
		Whereas
			 the lack of public knowledge and understanding of the disorder play a
			 significant role in the overwhelming numbers of undiagnosed and untreated cases
			 of ADHD, and the dissemination of inaccurate, misleading information
			 contributes as an obstacle for diagnosis and treatment;
		Whereas
			 lack of knowledge combined with issues of stigma have a particularly
			 detrimental effect on the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder;
		Whereas
			 there is a need for education of health care professionals, employers, and
			 educators about the disorder and a need for well-trained mental health
			 professionals capable of conducting proper diagnosis and treatment activities;
			 and
		Whereas
			 studies by the National Institute of Mental Health and others consistently
			 reveal that through proper comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, the symptoms
			 of ADHD can be substantially decreased and quality of life can be improved:
			 Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates September 18, 2008, as
			 National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day;
			(2)recognizes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
			 Disorder (ADHD) as a major public health concern;
			(3)encourages all Americans to find out more
			 about ADHD, support ADHD mental health services, and seek the appropriate
			 treatment and support, if necessary;
			(4)expresses the sense of the Senate that the
			 Federal Government has a responsibility to—
				(A)endeavor to raise awareness about ADHD;
			 and
				(B)continue to consider ways to improve access
			 and quality of mental health services dedicated to improving the quality of
			 life of children and adults with ADHD; and
				(5)calls on Federal, State, and local
			 administrators and the people of the United States to observe the day with
			 appropriate programs and activities.


113 HR 1262 IH: Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-03-19
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1262
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 19, 2013
			Mr. Markey introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Transportation and
			 Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Energy and Commerce, for
			 a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to
		  provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft
		  systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Drone Aircraft Privacy and
			 Transparency Act of 2013.
		2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)On February 14, 2012, President Obama
			 signed the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–95; 49
			 U.S.C. 40101 note) into law, and sections 331 through 336 of such Act require
			 the Federal Aviation Administration to fully integrate government, commercial,
			 and recreational unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as
			 drones, into United States airspace by October 2015.
			(2)Unmanned aircraft
			 systems have traditionally been used almost exclusively overseas by military
			 and security organizations; however, State and local governments, businesses,
			 and private individuals are increasingly using unmanned aircraft systems in the
			 United States, including deployments for law enforcement operations.
			(3)As the technology
			 advances and the cost decreases—unmanned aircraft systems are already orders of
			 magnitude less expensive to purchase and operate than piloted aircraft—the
			 market for Federal, State, and local government and commercial unmanned
			 aircraft systems is rapidly growing.
			(4)It has been
			 estimated there could be as many as 30,000 unmanned aircraft systems in the sky
			 in the United States by 2020.
			(5)There will no
			 doubt be many beneficial applications of this technology, for as Secretary of
			 Transportation Ray LaHood said in a statement on March 7, 2012, Unmanned
			 aircraft can help us meet a number of challenges, from spotting wildfires to
			 assessing natural disasters..
			(6)However, there also is the potential for
			 unmanned aircraft system technology to enable invasive and pervasive
			 surveillance without adequate privacy protections, and currently, no explicit
			 privacy protections or public transparency measures with respect to such system
			 technology are built into the law.
			(7)Federal standards
			 for informing the public and protecting individual privacy with respect to
			 unmanned aircraft systems are needed.
			3.Guidance and
			 limitations regarding unmanned aircraft systemsSubtitle B of title III of the FAA
			 Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–95; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note)
			 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections:

				337.Privacy study
				and report
					(a)StudyThe Secretary of Transportation, in
				consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Chairman of the Federal Trade
				Commission, and the Chief Privacy Officer of the Department of Homeland
				Security, shall carry out a study that identifies any potential threats to
				privacy protections posed by the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into
				the national airspace system, including any potential violations of the privacy
				principles.
					(b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of
				enactment of this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a
				report on the study conducted under subsection (a) to—
						(1)the Committee on Transportation and
				Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
						(2)the Committee on
				Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives;
						(3)the Committee on
				Homeland Security of the House of Representatives;
						(4)the Committee on
				Environment and Public Works of the Senate;
						(5)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
				Transportation of the Senate; and
						(6)the Committee on
				Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
						(c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section and the
				succeeding sections of this subtitle—
						(1)the term privacy protections
				means protections that relate to the use, collection, and disclosure of
				information and data about individuals and groups of individuals;
						(2)the term privacy principles
				means the principles described in Part Two of the Organization for Economic
				Co-operation and Development guidelines titled Annex to the
				Recommendation of the Council of 23rd September 1980: Guidelines Governing The
				Protection Of Privacy And Transborder Flows Of Personal Data, adopted by
				the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development on September 23,
				1980; and
						(3)the term law
				enforcement means—
							(A)any entity of the United States or of a
				State or political subdivision thereof, that is empowered by law to conduct
				investigations of or to make arrests for offenses; and
							(B)any entity or
				individual authorized by law to prosecute or participate in the prosecution of
				such offenses.
							338.RulemakingAs part of the rulemaking process required
				under section 332(b)(1) and the final rule adopted under such section, the
				Secretary of Transportation shall establish procedures to ensure that the
				integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system is
				done in compliance with the privacy principles.
				339.Data collection
				statements and data minimization statements
					(a)In
				generalBeginning on the date
				of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Transportation may not approve,
				issue, or award any certificate, license, or other grant of authority to
				operate an unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace system unless the
				application for such certificate, license, or other grant of authority
				includes—
						(1)a data collection
				statement in accordance with the requirements of subsection (b) that provides
				reasonable assurance that the applicant will operate the unmanned aircraft
				system in accordance with the privacy principles; and
						(2)in the case of such an unmanned aircraft
				system that is to be operated by a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement
				agency contractor or subcontractor, a data minimization statement in accordance
				with the requirements of subsection (c) that provides reasonable assurance that
				the applicant will operate the unmanned aircraft system in accordance with the
				privacy principles.
						(b)Data collection
				statementA data collection statement under subsection (a), with
				respect to an unmanned aircraft system, shall include information
				identifying—
						(1)the individuals or entities that will have
				the power to use the unmanned aircraft system;
						(2)the specific
				locations in which the unmanned aircraft system will operate;
						(3)the maximum period
				for which the unmanned aircraft system will operate in each flight;
						(4)whether the
				unmanned aircraft system will collect information or data about individuals or
				groups of individuals, and if so—
							(A)the circumstances
				under which such system will be used; and
							(B)the specific kinds of information or data
				such system will collect about individuals or groups of individuals and how
				such information or data, as well as conclusions drawn from such information or
				data, will be used, disclosed, and otherwise handled, including—
								(i)how the collection or retention of such
				information or data that is unrelated to the specified use will be
				minimized;
								(ii)whether such
				information or data might be sold, leased, or otherwise provided to third
				parties, and if so, under what circumstances it might be so sold or
				leased;
								(iii)the period for
				which such information or data will be retained; and
								(iv)when and how such information or data,
				including information or data no longer relevant to the specified use, will be
				destroyed;
								(5)the possible impact the operation of the
				unmanned aircraft system may have upon the privacy of individuals;
						(6)the specific steps that will be taken to
				mitigate any possible impact identified under paragraph (5), including steps to
				protect against unauthorized disclosure of any information or data described in
				paragraph (4), such as the use of encryption methods and other security
				features that will be used;
						(7)a telephone number or electronic mail
				address that an individual with complaints about the operation of the unmanned
				aircraft system may use to report such complaints and to request confirmation
				that personally identifiable data relating to such individual has been
				collected;
						(8)in the case that personally identifiable
				data relating to such individual has been collected, a reasonable process for
				such individual to request to obtain such data in a timely and an intelligible
				manner;
						(9)in the case that a request described in
				paragraph (8) is denied, a process by which such individual may obtain the
				reasons for the denial and challenge the denial; and
						(10)in the case that personally identifiable
				data relating to such individual has been collected, a process by which such
				individual may challenge the accuracy of such data and, if the challenge is
				successful, have such data erased or amended.
						(c)Data
				minimization statementA data
				minimization statement described in this subsection, with respect to an
				unmanned aircraft system operated by a law enforcement agency, contractor, or
				subcontractor described in subsection (a)(2), shall detail the
				applicable—
						(1)policies adopted by the agency, contractor,
				or subcontractor, respectively, that—
							(A)minimize the collection by the unmanned
				aircraft system of information and data unrelated to the investigation of a
				crime under a warrant;
							(B)require the destruction of such information
				and data, as well as of information and data collected by the unmanned aircraft
				system that is no longer relevant to the investigation of a crime under a
				warrant or to an ongoing criminal proceeding; and
							(C)establish procedures for the method of such
				destruction; and
							(2)audit and
				oversight procedures adopted by the agency, contractor, or subcontractor,
				respectively, that will ensure that such agency, contractor, or subcontractor,
				respectively, uses the unmanned aircraft system in accordance with the
				parameters outlined in the data collection statement and the statement required
				by this subsection.
						340.Disclosure of
				approved certificates, licenses, and other grants of authority
					(a)In
				generalThe Administrator of
				the Federal Aviation Administration shall make available on the public Internet
				Web site of the Federal Aviation Administration in a searchable format—
						(1)the approved certificate, license, or other
				grant of authority for each unmanned aircraft system awarded a certificate,
				license, or other grant of authority to operate in the national airspace
				system, including any such certificate, license, or other grant of authority
				awarded prior to the date of enactment of this section;
						(2)information
				detailing where, when, and for what period each unmanned aircraft system will
				be operated;
						(3)information
				detailing any data security breach that occurs with regard to information
				collected by an unmanned aircraft system; and
						(4)in the case of a certificate, license, or
				other grant of authority awarded on or after the date of enactment of this
				section to operate an unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace system,
				the data collection statement described in section 339(b) and, if applicable,
				the data minimization statement described in section 339(c) required with
				respect to such unmanned aircraft system.
						(b)DeadlineThe Administrator shall complete the
				requirements under subsection (a) with regard to each unmanned aircraft
				system—
						(1)in the case of a certificate, license, or
				other grant of authority awarded before the date of enactment of this section,
				not later than 90 days after such date of enactment; and
						(2)in the case of a certificate, license, or
				other grant of authority awarded on or after the date of enactment of this
				section, as soon as is practicable after the date of approval of such
				certificate, license, or other grant of authority.
						341.Warrants
				required for generalized surveillance
					(a)In
				generalA person or entity
				may not use an unmanned aircraft system or request information or data
				collected by another entity using an unmanned aircraft system for protective
				activities, or for law enforcement or intelligence purposes, except pursuant to
				a warrant issued using the procedures described in the Federal Rules of
				Criminal Procedure (or, in the case of a State court, issued using State
				warrant procedures) by a court of competent jurisdiction, or as otherwise
				provided in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801
				et seq.).
					(b)Exception
						(1)In
				generalSubsection (a) shall
				not apply in exigent circumstances (as defined in paragraph 2).
						(2)Exigent
				circumstances definedExigent
				circumstances exist when a law enforcement entity reasonably believes there
				is—
							(A)an imminent danger
				of death or serious physical injury; or
							(B)a high risk of a
				terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization, when the Secretary
				of Homeland Security has determined that credible intelligence indicates there
				is such a risk.
							(3)Required
				documentationIn the case of a person or entity operating an
				unmanned aircraft system under the exception for exigent circumstances created
				by paragraph (1), documentation justifying the exception shall be submitted to
				the Secretary of Transportation not later than 7 days after the date of the
				relevant unmanned aircraft system flight.
						(4)Information or
				data unrelated to exigent circumstancesA person or entity operating an unmanned
				aircraft system under the exception for exigent circumstances created by
				paragraph (1) shall minimize the collection by the unmanned aircraft system of
				information and data unrelated to the exigent circumstances, and if such
				unmanned aircraft system incidentally collects any such information or data
				while being operated under such exception, the person or entity operating the
				unmanned aircraft system shall destroy such information and data.
						(5)Prohibition on
				information sharingA person
				or entity shall not intentionally divulge information collected in accordance
				with this section with any other person or entity, except as authorized by
				law.
						(6)Prohibition on
				use as evidenceWhenever
				information has been collected by means of use of an unmanned aircraft system,
				no part of the contents of such information and no evidence derived therefrom
				may be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding in or
				before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body,
				legislative committee, or other authority of the United States, a State, or a
				political subdivision thereof unless that information is collected in
				accordance with this
				section.
						.
		4.Enforcement
			(a)Prohibited
			 conduct
				(1)In
			 generalIt shall be unlawful
			 for a person or entity to operate an unmanned aircraft system in a manner that
			 is not in accordance with the terms of a data collection statement submitted
			 under section 339(a)(1) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, as
			 added by section 3 of this Act, or in a manner that violates any portion of the
			 final rule required under section 332(b)(1) of such Act insofar as such portion
			 relates to the procedures described in section 338 of such Act.
				(2)RegulationsThe Commission may promulgate regulations
			 in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to carry out
			 paragraph (1) with respect to persons and entities described in subsection
			 (b)(3).
				(b)Enforcement by
			 Federal Trade Commission
				(1)Unfair or
			 deceptive acts or practicesA
			 violation of subsection (a) or the regulations promulgated under such
			 subsection shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section
			 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B))
			 regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
				(2)Powers of
			 CommissionThe Commission
			 shall enforce subsection (a) and the regulations promulgated under such
			 subsection in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same powers and
			 duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade
			 Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of
			 this Act, and any violator shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to
			 the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act.
				(3)ApplicabilityParagraphs (1) and (2) shall apply—
					(A)with respect to persons, partnerships, and
			 corporations over which the Commission has jurisdiction under section 5(a)(2)
			 of the Federal Trade Commission Act
			 (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) (except to the extent such person, partnership, or
			 corporation is a law enforcement contractor or subcontractor); and
					(B)notwithstanding such section, with respect
			 to air carriers and foreign air carriers.
					(c)Actions by
			 States
				(1)Civil
			 actionsIn any case in which
			 the attorney general of a State, or an official or agency of a State, has
			 reason to believe that an interest of the residents of that State has been or
			 is threatened or adversely affected by an act or practice in violation of
			 subsection (a) or a regulation promulgated under such subsection, or by the
			 operation of an unmanned aircraft system in violation of the terms of a data
			 minimization statement submitted under section 339(a)(2) of the FAA
			 Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note), the State may
			 bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate
			 State court or an appropriate district court of the United States to—
					(A)enjoin the
			 violation;
					(B)enforce compliance
			 with such subsection, regulation, or statement;
					(C)obtain damages,
			 restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State;
			 or
					(D)obtain such other
			 legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate.
					(2)NoticeBefore filing an action under this
			 subsection against a person, partnership, or corporation over which the
			 Commission has jurisdiction under section 5(a)(2) of the Federal Trade
			 Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) (except to the extent such person,
			 partnership, or corporation is a law enforcement contractor or subcontractor)
			 or an air carrier or foreign air carrier, the attorney general, official, or
			 agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice
			 of that action and a copy of the complaint for that action. If the attorney
			 general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the
			 notice described in this paragraph before the filing of the action, the
			 attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the
			 action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the
			 filing of the action.
				(3)Authority of the
			 Commission
					(A)In
			 generalOn receiving notice under paragraph (2) of an action
			 under this subsection, the Commission shall have the right—
						(i)to intervene in
			 the action;
						(ii)upon so
			 intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and
						(iii)to file
			 petitions for appeal.
						(B)Limitation on
			 State action while Federal action is pendingIf the Commission or the Attorney General
			 of the United States has instituted a civil action for violation of subsection
			 (a) or a regulation promulgated under such subsection (referred to in this
			 subparagraph as the Federal action), no State attorney general,
			 official, or agency may bring an action under this subsection during the
			 pendency of the Federal action against any defendant named in the complaint in
			 the Federal action for any violation as alleged in that complaint.
					(4)Rule of
			 constructionFor purposes of bringing a civil action under this
			 subsection, nothing in this Act or any amendment made by this Act shall be
			 construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from
			 exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by
			 the laws of that State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and
			 affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of
			 documentary and other evidence.
				(d)Private right of
			 action
				(1)In
			 generalA person injured by
			 an act in violation of subsection (a) or the regulations promulgated under such
			 subsection, or by the operation of an unmanned aircraft system in violation of
			 the terms of a data minimization statement submitted under section 339(a)(2) of
			 the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note), may bring
			 in an appropriate State court or an appropriate district court of the United
			 States—
					(A)an action to
			 enjoin such violation;
					(B)an action to
			 recover damages for actual monetary loss from such violation, or to receive up
			 to $1,000 in damages for each such violation, whichever is greater; or
					(C)both such
			 actions.
					(2)Intentional
			 violationsIf the defendant
			 committed a violation described in paragraph (1), and intended to do so, the
			 court may increase the amount of the award to an amount equal to not more than
			 3 times the amount available under paragraph (1)(B).
				(3)CostsThe court shall award to a prevailing
			 plaintiff in an action under this subsection the costs of such action and
			 reasonable attorney’s fees, as determined by the court.
				(4)LimitationAn
			 action may be commenced under this subsection not later than 2 years after the
			 date on which the person first discovered or had a reasonable opportunity to
			 discover the violation.
				(5)Nonexclusive
			 remedyThe remedy provided by this subsection shall be in
			 addition to any other remedies available to the person.
				(e)Suits against
			 governmental entitiesNotwithstanding the
			 Federal Trade Commission Act (15
			 U.S.C. 41 et seq.), a suit under subsection (c) or subsection (d) may be
			 maintained against a governmental entity.
			(f)License
			 revocationThe Federal
			 Aviation Administration shall revoke the certificate, license, or other grant
			 of authority to operate an unmanned aircraft system if such system is operated
			 in a manner that—
				(1)is not in
			 accordance with the terms of—
					(A)a data collection
			 statement submitted under section 339(a)(1) of the FAA Modernization and Reform
			 Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note), as added by this Act; or
					(B)a data
			 minimization statement submitted under section 339(a)(2) of such Act; or
					(2)violates any
			 portion of the final rule required under section 332(b)(1) of such Act insofar
			 as such portion relates to the procedures described in section 338 of such Act,
			 as added by this Act.
				(g)ViolationsEach day on which each unmanned aircraft
			 system is operated in violation of subsection (a), or the regulations
			 promulgated under such subsection, or the terms of a data minimization
			 statement submitted under section 339(a)(2) of the FAA Modernization and Reform
			 Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note), as added by section 3 of this Act, shall be
			 treated as a separate violation.
			(h)DefinitionsIn this section:
				(1)CommissionThe term Commission means the
			 Federal Trade Commission.
				(2)Law
			 enforcementThe term
			 law enforcement has the meaning given such term in section
			 337(c)(3) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, as added by section
			 3 of this Act.
				(3)StateThe term State means each of
			 the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or
			 possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian
			 tribe.
				(4)Unmanned
			 aircraft systemThe term
			 unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in
			 section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101
			 note).
				5.Model aircraft
			 provisionNothing in this Act
			 may be construed to apply to model aircraft as defined in section 336(c) of the
			 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.


116 SRES 626 IS: Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.
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III116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 626IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 17, 2020Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryRESOLUTIONUpholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.Whereas Iranian Americans serve as government officials, in the military, and in law enforcement, working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all Americans;Whereas Iranian Americans uphold democratic values and believe in the pillars of America—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;Whereas Iranian Americans are vibrant, peaceful, and law-abiding citizens of the Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Zoroastrian faiths, or are nonreligious;Whereas Iranian Americans have contributed greatly to the social and economic fabric of American society;Whereas the Small Business Administration finds Iranian Americans among the immigrant groups with the highest rates of business ownership in the United States;Whereas Iranian Americans are award-winning artists, scientists, and athletes;Whereas the United States condemns acts of bigotry, violence, and discrimination;Whereas dozens of Americans of Iranian heritage were detained for several hours at the Peace Arch Border in Washington State in January 2020 based on their ethnicity or national origin;Whereas a directive was published appearing to show that the Seattle Field Office directed border patrol agents to target Iranian, Lebanese, and Palestinian nationals born between 1961 and 2001 for additional vetting;Whereas Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security initially denied that there was any directive ordering the detainment of Iranian Americans;Whereas many Iranian Americans have been deeply shaken by this discriminatory treatment, with some members of the community stating that they will not travel outside of the country for fear of being unfairly targeted based on their national heritage;Whereas the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security has opened an investigation into the detention of Iranian Americans at the border;Whereas the United States Commission on Civil Rights, established by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, said that it expresses deep concern over the treatment of Iranians and Iranian Americans in airports, and calls on the Department of Homeland Security to take all necessary steps immediately to ensure equitable treatment of all people at America’s borders;Whereas according to a survey commissioned by the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, the percentage of Iranian Americans who say they have personally experienced discrimination because of their ethnicity or national origin was 49 percent in 2018;Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2019 Hate Crime Statistics reveals that the most common bias motivation of single-bias incidents is due to race, ethnicity, or ancestry bias at 59.6 percent of all incidents; andWhereas Iranian Americans have long faced discrimination in times of turbulence in the relationship between the United States and Iran: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any American, including Iranian Americans;(2)declares that government leaders and law enforcement personnel should ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian Americans, are fully protected;(3)encourages local, State, and Federal elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community;(4)calls upon local, State, and Federal law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against all Americans, including Iranian Americans, that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity;(5)urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and(6)calls on Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security to halt immediately any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage.


I
111th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 1692
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 24, 2009
Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL
To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.

1.FindingsCongress finds that—
(1)the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) sought to protect children from the dangers associated with products containing unreasonable levels of lead, by imposing lead standards and testing requirements;
(2)the Consumer Product Safety Commission has interpreted the Act to apply to all children’s books;
(3)the Act was not intended to apply to ordinary books—those books that are published on paper or cardboard, printed by conventional publishing methods, intended to be read, and lacking inherent play value;
(4)comprehensive testing by accredited laboratories of finished books and their component materials has found total lead content at levels considered non-detectable, or 10 ppm, well below the thresholds in CPSIA;
(5)the book manufacturing process is now standardized across the United States and much of the world, does not add lead to the component materials, and is specialized such that the book manufacturing equipment is not generally used for other types of manufacturing, avoiding the potential for cross-contamination;
(6)the largest publishers in the United States do not use lead-based chemicals or other materials in the manufacturing of ordinary books, in accordance with standards promulgated by the Coalition of Northeastern Governors;
(7)the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined there is minimal risk to children from lead in ordinary books;
(8)reading books is critical to child development and education and schools and libraries operating under limited budgets provide millions of children with free access to ordinary books, and yet despite the lack of evidence that their books contain harmful levels of lead, libraries and other organizations have to restrict access to children’s books due to the burdens and uncertainties associated with CPSIA’s new lead levels and testing requirements.
2.Exemption for ordinary booksSection 101 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (15 U.S.C. 1278a) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(h)Exclusion for ordinary books
(1)In generalThe limits established under subsection (a) shall not apply to ordinary books.
(2)Definition of ordinary booksAs used in this subsection, the term ordinary books means books published on paper or cardboard, printed by conventional publishing methods, intended to be read, and lacking inherent play value. .


116 HR 6903 IH: To allow expensing of amounts paid to move business property from China to the United States, and for other purposes.
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2020-05-15
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6903IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 15, 2020Mr. Green of Tennessee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo allow expensing of amounts paid to move business property from China to the United States, and for other purposes.1.Expensing of amounts paid to move business property from China to the United States(a)In generalThe Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall establish a program under which amounts paid by a United States person (as defined in section 7701(a)(30)) to move inventory and equipment and supplies used in a trade or business of the taxpayer from China to the United States are allowed as a deduction in the taxable year in which paid by the taxpayer.(b)RegulationsThe Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall issue regulations under the program carried out under subsection (a) that restrict the amounts that may be expensed under such program to business moving expenses (within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the regulations and guidance issued thereunder).(c)Expensing paid for with tariffs collected from China(1)Establishment of trust fundThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund consisting of such amounts as are appropriated to such trust fund under paragraph (2).(2)Appropriations to trust fundThere are hereby appropriated to such trust fund amounts equivalent to the tariffs collected by the United States on goods manufactured in China.(3)Appropriations from trust fundThere are hereby appropriated from such trust fund to the General Fund of the Treasury amounts equivalent to the reduction in revenue to such General Fund by reason of subsection (a).(4)Timing of transfers, etcRules similar to the rules of section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall apply with respect to appropriations to and from such trust fund under paragraphs (2) and (3).


114 HR 151 IH: To correct the boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06, Topsail, North Carolina.
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2015-01-06
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 151
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 6, 2015
			Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To correct the boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06, Topsail,
			 North Carolina.

		1.Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System map
			(a)In generalThe map included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)) and relating
			 to Unit L06 in North Carolina is hereby replaced by another map relating
			 to the same unit entitled John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Corrected Unit L06 and dated ______.
			(b)AvailabilityThe Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement map referred to in subsection (a) on file
			 and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the
			 Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(b)).


115 S3121 IS: Water Infrastructure Transparency Act
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2018-06-25
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		II
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 3121
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 25, 2018
			Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Water
			 Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to require maximum open
			 and free competition in procurement for projects receiving assistance
			 under those Acts, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Water Infrastructure Transparency Act. 2.Clean water State revolving fundsSection 603 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1383) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (j)Maximum open and free competitionIn providing assistance from the water pollution control revolving fund of the State established in accordance with this title for a project, the State shall ensure that—
 (1)to the maximum extent practicable, each procurement transaction for the project is conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition;
 (2)in developing the specifications for the project, the recipient considers the use of all materials normally suitable for such a project that are commensurate with sound engineering practices and project requirements; and
 (3)with respect to each solicitation of an offer for procurement for the project, the offer— (A)incorporates a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the material, product, or service to be procured; and
 (B)defines the performance or other salient requirements of the procurement..
 3.Drinking water State revolving fundsSection 1452(a) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–12(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (5)Maximum open and free competitionIn providing assistance from a State loan fund for a project, the State shall ensure that— (A)to the maximum extent practicable, each procurement transaction for the project is conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition;
 (B)in developing the specifications for the project, the public water system considers the use of all materials normally suitable for such a project that are commensurate with sound engineering practices and project requirements; and
 (C)with respect to each solicitation of an offer for procurement for the project, the offer— (i)incorporates a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the material, product, or service to be procured; and
 (ii)defines the performance or other salient requirements of the procurement..
 4.Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014Section 5028(a) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3907(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (7)Maximum open and free competitionThe Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable, may not provide financial assistance to a project under this subtitle unless—
 (A)to the maximum extent practicable, each procurement transaction for the project is conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition;
 (B)in developing the specifications for the project, the eligible entity considers the use of all materials normally suitable for such a project that are commensurate with sound engineering practices and project requirements; and
 (C)with respect to each solicitation of an offer for procurement for the project, the offer— (i)incorporates a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the material, product, or service to be procured; and
 (ii)defines the performance or other salient requirements of the procurement..


114 S3524 IS: To amend Rule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault.
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2016-12-08
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		II
		114th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 3524
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			December 8, 2016
			Mr. Flake (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend Rule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit cross-examination by the accused of
			 minor victims of sexual assault.

		1.Cross-Examination of victims by the accused
 (a)In generalRule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is amended by adding at the end the following:  (d)Cross-Examination by pro se defendants of minor victims of sexual assaultIn a criminal case in which a defendant accused of sexual assault of a minor represents himself or herself pro se, upon application by the prosecutor, the minor, or the minor’s representative, cross-examination of the minor—
 (1)shall not be conducted by the defendant unless the court finds that it is necessitated by exceptional circumstances to protect the constitutional rights of the defendant; and
 (2)shall instead be conducted by an attorney for the defendant under the supervision of the court. (e)DefinitionsIn this rule—
 (1)the term minor means an individual under the age of 18; (2)the term sexual assault of a minor means a crime under Federal law involving—
 (A)any conduct— (i)prohibited under section 1591 or chapter 109A, 110, or 117 of title 18, United States Code; or
 (ii)described in paragraphs (2) through (5) of Rule 413(d); and (B)a victim who is a minor; and
 (3)the term victim means a person directly and proximately harmed as a result of the commission of an offense.. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply—
 (1)to any proceeding commenced on or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2)insofar as is just and practicable, to any proceeding pending on such date of enactment.


113 S1001 IS: Iran Export Embargo Act
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2013-05-21
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1001
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 21, 2013
			Mr. Cornyn (for himself,
			 Mr. Kirk, Mr.
			 Cruz, Mr. Blunt,
			 Mr. Roberts, Mr. Chambliss, Mr.
			 Risch, Mr. Coats,
			 Mr. Graham, Mr.
			 Wicker, Mrs. Fischer,
			 Mr. Boozman, Mr. Crapo, Mr.
			 Isakson, Mr. Hoeven,
			 Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Vitter) introduced the following bill; which was
			 read twice and referred to the Committee
			 on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

		A BILL
		To impose sanctions with respect to the Government of
		  Iran.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Iran Export Embargo
			 Act.
		2.Imposition of
			 sanctions with respect to the Government of IranThe Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation
			 Act of 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8801 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1245
			 the following:

				1245A.Imposition
				of sanctions with respect to the Government of Iran
					(a)FindingsCongress
				makes the following findings:
						(1)The Government of
				Iran stands in violation of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human
				Rights, adopted at Paris December 10, 1948, by denying its citizens basic
				freedoms, including the freedoms of expression, religion, and peaceful assembly
				and movement, and for flagrantly abusing the rights of minorities and
				women.
						(2)The Government of
				Iran remains the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world. That
				Government’s sponsorship of terrorism includes recent involvement in a
				terrorist attack in Bulgaria, a plot to blow up a cafe in Washington, DC, a
				plot to assassinate United States officials in the Republic of Azerbaijan, and
				attempted terrorist attacks in Canada and the Republic of Georgia.
						(3)The Government of
				Iran stands in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1737
				(2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008), and 1929 (2010) by refusing to suspend
				proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities, including all enrichment-related
				and reprocessing activities and work on all heavy water-related
				projects.
						(4)The Government of
				Iran continues to develop ballistic missiles capable of threatening the
				interests and allies of the United States.
						(5)The Government of
				Iran stands in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701
				(2006) by its continued transfer of arms to terrorist groups in southern
				Lebanon.
						(6)The Government of
				Iran continues to provide arms to terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip.
						(7)The Government of
				Iran continues to support the Government of Syria in carrying out human rights
				abuses and crimes against humanity against the people of Syria.
						(b)Blocking of
				propertyOn and after the date that is 60 days after the date of
				the enactment of this Act, the President shall block and prohibit all
				transactions in all property and interests in property of a person described in
				subsection (f) if such property and interests in property are in the United
				States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or
				control of a United States person.
					(c)Facilitation of
				certain transactionsThe President shall prohibit the opening,
				and prohibit or impose strict conditions on the maintaining, in the United
				States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by a foreign
				financial institution that the President determines has knowingly, on or after
				the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, conducted
				or facilitated a significant transaction with respect to the importation, sale,
				or transfer of goods or services from Iran on behalf of a person described in
				subsection (f).
					(d)Importation,
				sale, or transfer of goods and services from IranThe President
				shall impose sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers
				Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) with respect to a person if the President
				determines that the person knowingly, on or after the date that is 60 days
				after the date of the enactment of this Act, imports, purchases, or transfers
				goods or services from a person described in subsection (f).
					(e)Insurance and
				reinsurance
						(1)In
				generalThe President shall impose sanctions pursuant to the
				International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) with
				respect to a person if the President determines that the person knowingly, on
				or after the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
				provides underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance to a person
				described in subsection (f).
						(2)Exception for
				underwriters and insurance providers exercising due diligenceThe
				President may not impose sanctions under paragraph (1) with respect to a person
				that provides underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance if the
				President determines that the person has exercised due diligence in
				establishing and enforcing official policies, procedures, and controls to
				ensure that the person does not underwrite or enter into a contract to provide
				insurance or reinsurance for a person described in subsection (f).
						(f)Persons
				describedA person described in this subsection is any of the
				following:
						(1)The state and the
				Government of Iran, or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of
				that Government, including the Central Bank of Iran.
						(2)Any person owned
				or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Government.
						(3)Any person acting
				or purporting to act, directly or indirectly, for or on behalf of that
				Government.
						(4)Any other person
				determined by the President to be described in paragraph (1), (2), or
				(3).
						(g)Rule of
				constructionA person described in subsection (f) is subject to
				sanctions under this section without regard to whether the name of the person
				is published in the Federal Register or incorporated into the list of specially
				designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign
				Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.
					(h)Applicability
				to exports of crude oil from IranSubsections (c) and (d) shall
				apply with respect to the exportation, importation, sale, or transfer of crude
				oil from Iran on and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the
				enactment of this
				Act.
					.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5839
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 22, 2010
			Mr. Heinrich (for
			 himself, Mr. Luján, and
			 Mr. Teague) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the
		  types of energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities eligible
		  for income exclusion.

		1.Clarification of types of
			 energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities eligible for income
			 exclusion
			(a)In
			 generalSection 136 of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (d) as
			 subsection (e) and by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
			 subsection:

					(d)Net metering or
				net billing programs; renewable energy credits
						(1)In
				generalFor purposes of this
				section, the term subsidy includes amounts received by a customer
				from a public utility—
							(A)to pay for electricity generated from an
				energy conservation measure under a net metering or net billing program,
				or
							(B)to pay for renewable energy credits
				attributable to an energy conservation measure.
							(2)LimitationThe
				amount treated as a subsidy for any taxable year by reason of paragraph (1)(B)
				shall not exceed an amount equal to—
							(A)$2,000, multiplied
				by
							(B)the whole number
				of years worth of renewable energy credits that are sold by the
				customer.
							(3)No basis
				reductionSubsection (b) shall not apply with respect to property
				any portion of the basis of which is attributable to an amount described in
				paragraph
				(1).
						.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts
			 received after the date of the enactment of this Act.


V
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 798
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 3, 2009
Mr. Filner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
For the relief of Adrian Rodriguez.

1.Compensation of Adrian Rodriguez
(a)PaymentThe Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of funds not otherwise appropriated, an appropriate amount to compensate Adrian Rodriguez for costs related to and damages arising from his arrest, prosecution, and incarceration in Mexico in 2003 as described in Claim No. 05–370C filed in the United States Court of Federal Claims.
(b)Satisfaction of ClaimsThe payment under subsection (a) shall be in full satisfaction of all claims of Adrian Rodriguez against the United States in connection with the matter described in such subsection.
(c)No Inference of LiabilityNothing in this Act shall be construed as an inference of liability on the part of the United States.
2.Limitation on Attorneys’ and Agents’ Fees
(a)In GeneralIt shall be unlawful for an amount exceeding 10 percent of the amount paid pursuant to section 1 to be paid to, or received by, any agent or attorney for any service rendered in connection with the payment under this Act.
(b)EnforcementAny person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be fined under title 18, United States Code.


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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 595IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 28, 2019Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Murkowski, and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to
			 prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2019. 2.FindingsCongress makes the following findings:
 (1)According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 41 percent of adults aged 60 and over had obesity in the period of 2015 through 2016, representing more than 27 million people.
 (2)The National Institutes of Health has reported that obesity and overweight are now the second leading cause of death nationally, with an estimated 300,000 deaths a year attributed to the epidemic.
 (3)Obesity increases the risk for chronic diseases and conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, certain cancers, arthritis, mental illness, lipid disorders, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes.
 (4)More than half of Medicare beneficiaries are treated for 5 or more chronic conditions per year. The rate of obesity among Medicare beneficiaries doubled from 1987 to 2002 and nearly doubled again by 2016, with Medicare spending on individuals with obesity during that time rising proportionately to reach $50 billion in 2014.
 (5)Men and women with obesity at age 65 have decreased life expectancy of 1.6 years for men and 1.4 years for women.
 (6)The direct and indirect cost of obesity was more than $427.8 billion in 2014 and is growing. (7)On average, a Medicare beneficiary with obesity costs $2,018 (in 2019 dollars) more than a healthy-weight beneficiary.
 (8)The prevalence of obesity among older individuals in the United States is growing at a linear rate and, if nothing changes, nearly one in two (47 percent) Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over will have obesity in 2030, up from slightly more than one in four (28 percent) in 2010.
 3.Authority to expand health care providers qualified to furnish intensive behavioral therapySection 1861(ddd) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ddd)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (4)(A)Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may, in addition to qualified primary care physicians and other primary care practitioners, cover intensive behavioral therapy for obesity furnished by any of the following:
 (i)A physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) who is not a qualified primary care physician. (ii)Any other appropriate health care provider (including a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)), a clinical psychologist, a registered dietitian or nutrition professional (as defined in subsection (vv))).
 (iii)An evidence-based, community-based lifestyle counseling program approved by the Secretary. (B)In the case of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity furnished by a provider described in clause (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph (A), the Secretary may only cover such therapy if such therapy is furnished—
 (i)upon referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner operating in a primary care setting or any other setting specified by the Secretary; and
 (ii)in an office setting, a hospital outpatient department, a community-based site that complies with the Federal regulations concerning the privacy of individually identifiable health information promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or another setting specified by the Secretary.
 (C)In order to ensure a collaborative effort, the coordination described in subparagraph (B)(i) shall include the health care provider or lifestyle counseling program communicating to the referring physician or primary care practitioner any recommendations or treatment plans made regarding the therapy..
		4.Medicare part D coverage of obesity medication
 (a)In generalSection 1860D–2(e)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–102(e)(2)(A)) is amended, in the first sentence—
 (1)by striking and other than and inserting other than; and (2)by inserting after benzodiazepines), the following: and other than subparagraph (A) of such section if the drug is used for the treatment of obesity (as defined in section 1861(yy)(2)(C)) or for weight loss management for an individual who is overweight (as defined in section 1861(yy)(2)(F)(i)) and has one or more related comorbidities,.
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan years beginning on or after the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 5.Report to CongressNot later than the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit a report to Congress describing the steps the Secretary has taken to implement the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act. Such report shall also include recommendations for better coordination and leveraging of programs within the Department of Health and Human Services and other Federal agencies that relate in any way to supporting appropriate research and clinical care (such as any interactions between physicians and other health care providers and their patients) to treat, reduce, and prevent obesity in the adult population.


		II
		Calendar No. 163
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1094
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 26, 2011
			Mr. Menendez (for
			 himself, Mr. Enzi,
			 Mr. Durbin, Mr.
			 Brown of Massachusetts, Mr.
			 Kerry, Mrs. Gillibrand,
			 Mr. Lautenberg, Mrs. Boxer, Mr.
			 Franken, Mr. Casey,
			 Mr. Burr, Mr.
			 Pryor, Mr. Thune,
			 Mr. Schumer, Mr. Coons, Ms.
			 Mikulski, Ms. Klobuchar,
			 Mr. Kirk, Mrs.
			 Hagan, Mr. Bennet,
			 Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Johnson of
			 South Dakota, Mr. Merkley,
			 Mr. Rubio, Mr.
			 Inouye, Mr. Akaka,
			 Ms. Snowe, Mr.
			 Sanders, Mr. Brown of Ohio,
			 Mr. Reed, and Mr. Tester) introduced the following bill; which was
			 read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
			 and Pensions

			September 12, 2011
			Reported by Mr. Harkin,
			 without amendment

		A BILL
		To reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (Public
		  Law 109–416).

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Combating Autism Reauthorization
			 Act.
		2.
			 Continuation of programs relating to autismPart R of title III of the Public Health
			 Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280i et seq.) is amended—
			(a)in section 399AA(e), by striking
			 2011 and inserting 2014;
			(b)in section 399BB(g), by striking
			 2011 and inserting 2014;
			(c)in section 399CC(f), by striking
			 2011 and inserting 2014; and
			(d)by inserting after section 399DD the
			 following:

					399DD–1.Report to
				Congress on reauthorization
						(a)In
				generalNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the
				Combating Autism Reauthorization
				Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of
				Education, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Health, Education,
				Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of
				the House of Representatives a progress report on activities related to autism
				spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
						(b)ContentsThe
				report submitted under subsection (a) shall include—
							(1)a description of
				the progress made in implementing the provisions of the Combating Autism Act of
				2006;
							(2)a description of
				the amounts expended on the implementation of each particular provision of the
				Combating Autism Act of 2006;
							(3)information on
				the incidence of autism spectrum disorder and trend data of such incidence
				since the date of enactment of the Combating Autism Act of 2006;
							(4)information on
				the average age of diagnosis for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and
				other disabilities, including how that age may have changed during the 6-year
				period beginning on the date of enactment of the Combating Autism Act of
				2006;
							(5)information on
				the average age for intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum
				disorder and other developmental disabilities, including how that age may have
				changed during the 6-year period beginning on the date of enactment of the
				Combating Autism Act of 2006;
							(6)information on
				the average time between initial screening for autism spectrum disorder and
				diagnosis of, or the ruling out of, autism spectrum disorder or other
				developmental disabilities, and information on the average time between
				diagnosis and evidence-based intervention for individuals with autism spectrum
				disorder or other developmental disabilities;
							(7)information on
				the effectiveness and outcomes of interventions for individuals diagnosed with
				autism spectrum disorder, including information with respect to various
				subtypes of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities and
				how the age of the individual so diagnosed may affect such
				effectiveness;
							(8)information on
				the effectiveness and outcomes of innovative and newly developed intervention
				strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental
				disabilities; and
							(9)information on
				services and supports provided to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and
				other developmental disabilities who have reached the age of majority (as
				described in section 615(m) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
				(20 U.S.C.
				1415(m)).
							.
			3.Authorization of
			 appropriationsSection 399EE
			 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280i–4) is amended—
			(a)in subsection (a)
			 (relating to developmental disabilities surveillance and research program), by
			 adding at the end the following:

					(6)For each of
				fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014,
				$22,000,000.
					;
			(b)in subsection (b)
			 (relating to autism education, early detection, and intervention), by adding at
			 the end the following:

					(6)For each of
				fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014,
				$48,000,000.
					;
				and
			(c)in subsection (c)
			 (relating to interagency autism coordinating committee; certain other
			 programs), by adding at the end the following:

					(6)For each of
				fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014,
				$161,000,000.
					.

		September 12, 2011
		Reported without amendment


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 1632

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED

		  STATES

			September 8, 2005

			Mr. Smith introduced the

			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on

			 Finance

		A BILL

		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

		  to provide a special depreciation allowance for certain property acquired

		  during the 3-year period beginning August 29, 2005.

		1.Special depreciation

			 allowance for certain property acquired after August 28, 2005, and before

			 December 31, 2008

			(a)In

			 generalSection 168 of the

			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to accelerated cost recovery system) is

			 amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(l)Special

				allowance for certain property acquired after august 28, 2005, and before

				december 31, 2008

						(1)Additional

				allowanceIn the case of any

				qualified property—

							(A)the depreciation deduction provided by

				section 167(a) for the taxable year in which such property is placed in service

				shall include an allowance equal to 30 percent of the adjusted basis of the

				qualified property, and

							(B)the adjusted basis of the qualified

				property shall be reduced by the amount of such deduction before computing the

				amount otherwise allowable as a depreciation deduction under this chapter for

				such taxable year and any subsequent taxable year.

							(2)Qualified

				propertyFor purposes of this

				subsection—

							(A)In

				generalThe term

				qualified property means property—

								(i)(I)to which this section applies which has a

				recovery period of 20 years or less,

									(II)which is water utility property, or

									(III)which is computer software (as defined in

				section 167(f)(1)(B)) for which a deduction is allowable under section 167(a)

				without regard to this subsection,

									(ii)the original use of which commences with

				the taxpayer after August 28, 2005,

								(iii)which is—

									(I)acquired by the taxpayer after August 28,

				2005, and before December 31, 2008, but only if no written binding contract for

				the acquisition was in effect before August 29, 2005, or

									(II)acquired by the taxpayer pursuant to a

				written binding contract which was entered into after August 28, 2005, and

				before December 31, 2008, and

									(iv)which is placed in service by the taxpayer

				before January 1, 2009, or, in the case of property described in subparagraph

				(B), before January 1, 2010.

								(B)Certain

				property having longer depreciation periods treated as qualified

				property

								(i)In

				generalThe term

				qualified property includes property—

									(I)which meets the requirements of clauses

				(i), (ii), and (iii) of subparagraph (A),

									(II)which has a recovery period of at least 10

				years or is transportation property,

									(III)which is subject to section 263A,

				and

									(IV)meets the requirements of clause (ii) or

				(iii) of subsection (f)(1)(B) (determined as if such clauses also apply to

				property which has a long useful life (within the meaning of section

				263A(f))).

									(ii)Only

				pre-december 31, 2008, basis eligible for additional allowanceIn the case of property which is qualified

				property solely by reason of clause (i), paragraph (1) shall apply only to the

				extent of the adjusted basis thereof attributable to manufacture, construction,

				or production before December 31, 2008.

								(iii)Transportation

				propertyFor purposes of this

				subparagraph, the term transportation property means tangible

				personal property used in the trade or business of transporting persons or

				property.

								(C)Exceptions

								(i)Alternative

				depreciation propertyThe

				term qualified property shall not include any property to which

				the alternative depreciation system under subsection (g) applies,

				determined—

									(I)without regard to paragraph (7) of

				subsection (g) (relating to election to have system apply), and

									(II)after application of section 280F(b)

				(relating to listed property with limited business use).

									(ii)Election

				outIf a taxpayer makes an

				election under this clause with respect to any class of property for any

				taxable year, this subsection shall not apply to all property in such class

				placed in service during such taxable year.

								(iii)Qualified

				leasehold improvement propertyThe term qualified property

				shall not include any qualified leasehold improvement property (as defined in

				section 168(e)(6)).

								(D)Special

				rules

								(i)Self-constructed

				propertyIn the case of a

				taxpayer manufacturing, constructing, or producing property for the taxpayer's

				own use, the requirements of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be treated

				as met if the taxpayer begins manufacturing, constructing, or producing the

				property after August 28, 2005, and before December 31, 2008.

								(ii)Sale-leasebacksFor purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), if

				property—

									(I)is originally placed in service after

				August 28, 2005, by a person, and

									(II)sold and leased back by such person within

				3 months after the date such property was originally placed in service,

									such property shall be treated as

				originally placed in service not earlier than the date on which such property

				is used under the leaseback referred to in subclause (II).(E)Coordination

				with section 280FFor

				purposes of section 280F—

								(i)AutomobilesIn the case of a passenger automobile (as

				defined in section 280F(d)(5)) which is qualified property, the Secretary shall

				increase the limitation under section 280F(a)(1)(A)(i) by $4,600.

								(ii)Listed

				propertyThe deduction

				allowable under paragraph (1) shall be taken into account in computing any

				recapture amount under section 280F(b)(2).

								(F)Deduction

				allowed in computing minimum taxFor purposes of determining alternative

				minimum taxable income under section 55, the deduction under subsection (a) for

				qualified property shall be determined under this section without regard to any

				adjustment under section

				56.

							.

			(b)Effective

			 dateThe amendments made by

			 this section shall apply to property placed in service after August 28, 2005,

			 in taxable years ending after such date.


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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5921IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 18, 2020Mr. Kelly of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Guest, and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 305 Highway 15 North in Pontotoc, Mississippi, as the Lance Corporal Marc Lucas Tucker Post Office Building.1.Lance Corporal Marc Lucas Tucker Post Office Building(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 305 Highway 15 North in Pontotoc, Mississippi, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal Marc Lucas Tucker Post Office Building.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal Marc Lucas Tucker Post Office Building.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6670
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 13, 2012
			Mr. Markey (for
			 himself, Mrs. Napolitano,
			 Mr. Luján,
			 Mr. Grijalva,
			 Mr. Sablan, and
			 Mr. Holt) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief
		  Act of 1991 for the purposes of extending the Reclamation States Emergency
		  Drought Relief Act of 1991 through 2017, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Drought relief
			(a)Termination of
			 authoritySection 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency
			 Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214(c)) is amended by striking
			 2012 and inserting 2017.
			(b)Authorization of
			 appropriationsSection 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency
			 Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 90,000,000 and inserting $110,000,000; and
				(2)by striking
			 2012 and inserting 2017.
				2.Climate
			 variability reviewSubsection
			 (e) of Section 203 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of
			 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214) is amended as follows:

				(e)ReviewThe
				contingency plans shall include provisions for periodic review to assure
				adequacy of the contingency plan to respond to current conditions, as well as
				address projected long-term climate variability and change, and such plans may
				be modified
				accordingly.
				.


114 HRES 412 EH: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 411) finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3461) to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3460) to suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.
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IV
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 412
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 10, 2015

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 411) finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3461) to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3460) to suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 411) finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.  2.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3461) to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) three hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.
3.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3460) to suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate, with 30 minutes controlled by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee, 30 minutes controlled by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee, and one hour controlled by the Minority Leader or her designee; and (2) one motion to recommit.   Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 312
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			November 7, 2011
			Mrs. Hutchison (for
			 herself and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Commending Girl Scouts of the USA on the
		  special occasion of its 52nd annual convention and commending the commitment of
		  Girl Scouts of the USA to the mission of fostering the courage, confidence, and
		  character that girls need to become leaders and make the world a better
		  place.

		Whereas, on March 12, 1912, founder Juliette Gordon Low
			 organized the first troop of Girl Scouts of the USA (referred to in this
			 preamble as Girl Scouts);
		Whereas, on March 16, 1950, Girl Scouts became the first
			 national organization for girls to be granted a Federal charter by
			 Congress;
		Whereas Girl Scouts regularly informs Congress of its
			 progress and program initiatives through annual reports;
		Whereas Girl Scouts actively promotes initiatives to help
			 young women discover their full potential by—
			(1)instilling a
			 sound foundation of positive values;
			(2)developing a
			 sense of service;
			(3)facilitating
			 creative decision-making; and
			(4)turning girls
			 into model citizens and leaders of their community, the country, and the
			 world;
			Whereas Girl Scouts is holding its 52nd Convention in
			 November 2011 in Houston, Texas;
		Whereas the 2011 Girl Scout Leadership Institute, which
			 will run at the 52nd Convention, encourages young women, ages 13 to 18, to
			 explore and build skills in math, science, business, and technology to prepare
			 for future success in the increasingly competitive global marketplace;
		Whereas the 2011 Girl Scout Leadership Institute, under
			 the theme of Leadership and Innovation, the Next 100 Years—
			(1)seeks to advance
			 leadership opportunities for girls;
			(2)promotes programs
			 that offer advanced curriculum;
			(3)engages over
			 1,200 young women from across the globe;
			(4)connects young
			 women to industry professionals;
			(5)builds the
			 interest of young women in innovation and technology;
			(6)addresses global
			 issues; and
			(7)teaches life-long
			 leadership abilities and teamwork skills in an interactive environment;
			Whereas Girl Scouts has renewed the focus on involving
			 girls in innovative, hands-on experiences in science, technology,
			 engineering, and math (referred to in this preamble as
			 STEM) that strengthen the natural aptitudes of girls and
			 acquaint them with new career options and tools for future
			 independence;
		Whereas Girl Scouts develops girl-centered programs
			 that—
			(1)are attuned to
			 the ever-changing needs of women working in the current global market;
			 and
			(2)encourage girls
			 to actively engage in STEM activities, facilitating valuable real-world
			 experiences that are integral to developing the next female leaders of the
			 United States;
			Whereas Girl Scouts remains a preeminent organization with
			 3,200,000 members, dedicated solely to—
			(1)inspiring
			 generations of girls to reach for their goals, challenge stereotypes, and
			 develop to their full potential; and
			(2)advancing
			 opportunities for women to accomplish feats previously thought impossible for
			 the female gender; and
			Whereas Girl Scouts has significantly contributed to the
			 advancement of the United States for 100 years by instilling in young women the
			 leadership qualities on which the strength of the United States depends: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)commends Girl
			 Scouts of the USA for organizing—
				(A)the 2011 National
			 Council Session and the 52nd Convention;
				(B)the 2011 Girl
			 Scout Leadership Institute; and
				(C)the 2011
			 Leadership and Innovation, the Next 100 Years workshops;
			 and
				(2)commends Girl
			 Scouts of the USA for continuing to create learning opportunities and
			 activities for young women to develop strong leadership values and life
			 skills.