115 HR 1476 : Native American Health Savings Improvement Act
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2018-07-25
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		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 1476
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		July 25, 2018Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACT
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit individuals eligible for Indian Health Service
			 assistance to qualify for health savings accounts.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Native American Health Savings Improvement Act. 2.Individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance not disqualified from health savings accounts (a)In generalSection 223(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (D)Special rule for individuals eligible for assistance under Indian Health Service programsFor purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), an individual shall not be treated as covered under a health plan described in such subparagraph merely because the individual receives hospital care or medical services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.  Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2018.Karen L. Haas,Clerk


113 HR 5163 IH: William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008
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2014-07-22
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5163
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 22, 2014
			Mr. Cassidy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 provide for the expedited processing of unaccompanied alien children illegally entering the
			 United States, and for other purposes.

		1.Equal treatment of unaccompanied alien childrenSection 235 of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008
			 (8 U.S.C. 1232) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (a)—
				(A)in paragraph (2)—
					(i)by amending the paragraph heading to read as follows: Rules for unaccompanied alien children;
					(ii)in subparagraph (A), by striking who is a national or habitual resident of a country that is contiguous with the United States;
					(iii)in subparagraph (B)—
						(I)in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking may and inserting shall; and
						(II)in clause (ii), by inserting not later than 72 hours after the child is screened under paragraph (4) by placing the child on the
			 next available flight to such country, subject to determinations of cost,
			 feasibility and any repatriation agreements with such country before the period at the end; and
						(iv)in subparagraph (C), by striking countries contiguous to the United States and inserting countries from which large numbers of unaccompanied alien children are unlawfully entering the
			 United States;
					(B)in paragraph (4)—
					(i)by striking Within 48 hours of and inserting the following:

							(A)In generalNot later than 48 hours after; and
					(ii)by striking Nothing in this paragraph and inserting the following:

							(B)Gang affiliationIf an immigration officer determines that an unaccompanied alien child is, or has been, affiliated
			 with a criminal street gang (as defined in section 521(a) of title 18,
			 United States Code), the child shall be treated in accordance with
			 paragraph (2)(B).
							(C)Savings provisionNothing in this paragraph; and
					(C)in paragraph (5)(D), by striking from a contiguous country subject to exceptions under subsection (a)(2) and inserting described in paragraph (2)(A); and
				(2)in subsection (c)—
				(A)by striking paragraphs (2) through (4);
				(B)by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and
				(C)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

						(2)Mandatory detention for unaccompanied alien childrenAn unaccompanied alien child who is apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol or U.S. Immigration and
			 Customs Enforcement shall be detained and remain in the custody of the
			 Department of Homeland Security until the child—
							(A)voluntarily departs from the United States in accordance with section 240B of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229c);
							(B)is expeditiously removed from the United States in accordance with—
								(i)an order of removal issued in accordance with section 235(b)(1) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1));
			 or
								(ii)a final order of removal issued at the conclusion of special removal proceedings conducted pursuant
			 to section 240 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a); or
								(C)is legally admitted into the United States as—
								(i)a refugee under section 207 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1157); or
								(ii)an asylee under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158)..
				2.Expedited due process and screening of unaccompanied alien children
			(a)In generalChapter 4 of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after section 235A the
			 following:

					235B.Humane and expedited inspection and screening for unaccompanied alien children
						(a)Defined termIn this section, the term asylum officer means an immigration officer who—
							(1)has had professional training in country conditions, asylum law, and interview techniques
			 comparable to that provided to full-time adjudicators of applications
			 under section 208, and
							(2)is supervised by an officer who—
								(A)meets the condition described in paragraph (1); and
								(B)has had substantial experience adjudicating asylum applications.
								(b)Proceeding
							(1)In generalNot later than 7 days after the screening of an unaccompanied alien child under section 235(a)(4)
			 of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(a)(4)), an immigration judge shall conduct a proceeding to inspect, screen, and
			 determine the status of an unaccompanied alien child who is an applicant
			 for admission to the United States.
							(2)Biometric data collectionThe inspection and screening required under paragraph (1) shall include the collection of biometric
			 data from each unaccompanied alien child, including photographs and
			 fingerprints.
							(3)Time limitNot later than 72 hours after the conclusion of a proceeding with respect to an unaccompanied alien
			 child under this section, the immigration judge who conducted such
			 proceeding shall issue an order pursuant to subsection (e).
							(c)Conduct of proceeding
							(1)Authority of immigration judgeThe immigration judge conducting a proceeding under this section—
								(A)shall administer oaths, receive evidence, and interrogate, examine, and cross-examine the alien and
			 any witnesses;
								(B)may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and presentation of evidence; and
								(C)is authorized to sanction by civil money penalty any action (or inaction) in contempt of the
			 judge’s proper exercise of authority under this Act.
								(2)Form of proceedingA proceeding under this section may take place—
								(A)in person;
								(B)at a location agreed to by the parties, in the absence of the alien;
								(C)through video conference; or
								(D)through telephone conference.
								(3)Presence of alienIf it is impracticable by reason of an alien's mental incompetency for the alien to be present at
			 the proceeding, the Attorney General shall prescribe safeguards to protect
			 the rights and privileges of the alien.
							(4)Rights of the alienIn a proceeding under this section—
								(A)the alien shall be given the privilege of being represented, at no expense to the Government, by
			 counsel of the alien’s choosing who is authorized to practice in such
			 proceedings;
								(B)the alien shall be given a reasonable opportunity—
									(i)to examine the evidence against the alien;
									(ii)to present evidence on the alien’s own behalf; and
									(iii)to cross-examine witnesses presented by the Government;
									(C)the rights set forth in subparagraph (B) shall not entitle the alien—
									(i)to examine such national security information as the Government may proffer in opposition to the
			 alien’s admission to the United States; or
									(ii)to an application by the alien for discretionary relief under this Act; and
									(D)a complete record shall be kept of all testimony and evidence produced at the proceeding.
								(5)Withdrawal of application for admissionIn the discretion of the Attorney General, an alien applying for admission to the United States
			 may, and at any time, be permitted to withdraw such application and
			 immediately be returned to the alien’s country of nationality or country
			 of last habitual residence.
							(d)Decision and burden of proof
							(1)Decision
								(A)In generalAt the conclusion of a proceeding under this section, the immigration judge shall determine whether
			 an unaccompanied alien child is likely to be—
									(i)admissible to the United States; or
									(ii)eligible for any form of relief from removal under this Act.
									(B)EvidenceThe determination of the immigration judge under subparagraph (A) shall be based only on the
			 evidence produced at the hearing.
								(2)Burden of proof
								(A)In generalIn a proceeding under this section, an alien who is an applicant for admission has the burden of
			 establishing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the alien—
									(i)is likely to be entitled to be lawfully admitted to the United States or eligible for any form of
			 relief from removal under this Act; or
									(ii)is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to a prior admission.
									(B)Access to documentsIn meeting the burden of proof under subparagraph (A)(ii), the alien shall be given access to—
									(i)the alien’s visa or other entry document, if any; and
									(ii)any other records and documents, not considered by the Attorney General to be confidential,
			 pertaining to the alien’s admission or presence in the United States.
									(e)Orders
							(1)Placement in further proceedingsIf an immigration judge determines that the unaccompanied alien child has met the burden of proof
			 under subsection (d)(2), the judge shall order the alien to be placed in
			 further proceedings in accordance with section 240.
							(2)Orders of removalIf an immigration judge determines that the unaccompanied alien child has not met the burden of
			 proof required under subsection (d)(2), the judge shall order the alien
			 removed from the United States without further hearing or review unless
			 the alien claims—
								(A)an intention to apply for asylum under section 208; or
								(B)a substantiated fear of persecution.
								(3)Claims for asylumIf an unaccompanied alien child described in paragraph (2) claims an intention to apply for asylum
			 under section 208 or a substantiated fear of persecution, the officer
			 shall order the alien referred for an interview by an asylum officer under
			 subsection (f).
							(f)Asylum interviews
							(1)Defined termIn this subsection, the term substantiated fear of persecution means, after taking into account the credibility of the statements made by the alien in support of
			 the alien’s claim and such other facts as are known to the officer, there
			 is a significant possibility that the alien could establish eligibility
			 for asylum under section 208.
							(2)Conduct by asylum officerAn asylum officer shall conduct interviews of aliens referred under subsection (e)(3).
							(3)Referral of certain aliensIf the officer determines at the time of the interview that an alien has a substantiated fear of
			 persecution, the alien shall be held in the custody of the Secretary of
			 Health and Human Services pursuant to section 235(b) of the William
			 Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8
			 U.S.C. 1232(b)) during further consideration of the application for
			 asylum.
							(4)Removal without further review if no substantiated fear of persecution
								(A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (C), if the asylum officer determines that an alien does not have a
			 substantiated fear of persecution, the officer shall order the alien
			 removed from the United States without further hearing or review.
								(B)Record of determinationThe officer shall prepare a written record of a determination under subparagraph (A), which shall
			 include—
									(i)a summary of the material facts as stated by the applicant;
									(ii)such additional facts (if any) relied upon by the officer;
									(iii)the officer's analysis of why, in light of such facts, the alien has not established a
			 substantiated fear of persecution; and
									(iv)a copy of the officer’s interview notes.
									(C)Review of determination
									(i)RulemakingThe Attorney General shall establish, by regulation, a process by which an immigration judge will
			 conduct a prompt review, upon the alien’s request, of a determination
			 under subparagraph (A) that the alien does not have a substantiated fear
			 of persecution.
									(ii)Mandatory componentsThe review described in clause (i)—
										(I)shall include an opportunity for the alien to be heard and questioned by the immigration judge,
			 either in person or by telephonic or video connection; and
										(II)shall be conducted—
											(aa)as expeditiously as possible;
											(bb)within the 24-hour period beginning at the time the asylum officer makes a determination under
			 subparagraph (A), to the maximum extent practicable; and
											(cc)in no case later than 7 days after such determination.
											(D)Mandatory protective custodyAny alien subject to the procedures under this paragraph shall be held in the custody of the
			 Department of Homeland Security—
									(i)pending a final determination of substantiated fear of persecution; and
									(ii)after a determination that the alien does not have such a fear, until the alien is removed.
									(g)Limitation on administrative review
							(1)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (f)(4)(C) and paragraph (2), a removal order entered in accordance
			 with subsection (e)(2) or (f)(4)(A) is not subject to administrative
			 appeal.
							(2)RulemakingThe Attorney General shall establish, by regulation, a process for the prompt review of an order
			 under subsection (e)(2) against an alien who claims under oath, or as
			 permitted under penalty of perjury under section 1746 of title 28, United
			 States Code, after having been warned of the penal ties for falsely making
			 such claim under such conditions to have been—
								(A)lawfully admitted for permanent residence;
								(B)admitted as a refugee under section 207; or
								(C)granted asylum under section 208..
			(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents for the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) is amended by
			 inserting after the item relating to section 235A the following:

						Sec. 235B. Humane and expedited inspection and screening for unaccompanied alien children..
			3.Asylum seekers
			(a)Refugee definedSection 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)) is amended—
				(1)in subparagraph (A), by striking because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of and inserting the alien’s life or freedom would be threatened in that country because of the alien’s; and
				(2)in subparagraph (B), by striking who is persecuted or who has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of and inserting the person’s life or freedom is threatened if the person remains in that country because of the
			 person’s.
				(b)Mandatory detentionSection 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)) is amended by adding at
			 the end the following:

					(8)DetentionThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall detain any alien seeking asylum under this section until
			 the alien—
						(A)is removed from the United States in accordance with—
							(i)an order of removal issued in accordance with section 235(b)(1); or
							(ii)a final order of removal issued at the conclusion of special removal proceedings conducted pursuant
			 to section 240; or
							(B)granted asylum under subsection (b)..
			4.Extension of bar to reentrySection 212(a)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)) is amended—
			(1)in subparagraph (A)(i) by striking 5 years and inserting 10 years; and
			(2)in subparagraph (B)(i)(I), by striking 3 years and inserting 10 years.
			5.Reporting requirementThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit an annual report to Congress that identifies, for
			 the previous 12-month period—
			(1)the number of aliens unlawfully present in the United States who were apprehended by, or placed in
			 the physical custody of, U.S. Border Patrol or U.S. Immigration and
			 Customs Enforcement;
			(2)the number of aliens described in paragraph (1) who were deported from the United States pursuant
			 to a final order of removal;
			(3)the number of aliens described in paragraph (1) who departed from the United States without an
			 order of removal (voluntary departures); and
			(4)the number of aliens who were granted refugee status or asylum.
			6.Sanctuary citiesThe Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any funds available to carry out the Criminal Alien
			 Program of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement—
			(1)to a State or local government entity that has in place a law or policy in contravention of section
			 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of
			 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373); or
			(2)to a State or political subdivision of a State that has in place a law or policy that prevents the
			 State or political subdivision of a State from carrying out an agreement
			 that the State or political subdivision of the State entered into pursuant
			 to section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357
			 (g)).
			7.Public service announcementsBeginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
			 State shall include in any public service announcement relating to
			 immigration to the United States for broadcast on the radio and on
			 television in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Mexico, or for
			 publication on the Internet in such a country, the penalties for entering
			 the United States in contravention of the immigrations laws (as such term
			 is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1101)).


113 HRES 412 IH: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations.
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IV
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 412
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 14, 2013
Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Jones, Mr. Conyers, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Wolf, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Poe of Texas, Mr. Bentivolio, Mr. Peters of California, Mr. Foster, Mr. Pascrell, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mrs. Bustos, Ms. Norton, Mr. Enyart, Mr. Barber, Mr. Marino, Mr. Rothfus, Mr. Barletta, and Mr. Collins of New York) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules

RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations.

That
(a)clause 1 of rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding after the third item the following new item:

Fourth.On the first legislative day of each month, a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations..
(b)Clause 1 of rule XIV is amended by redesignating the fourth through the ninth items as the fifth through the tenth items.
(c)Rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

 7.The Speaker shall not read the name of any member of the Armed Forces under clause 1 if any family member informs the Speaker that they do not wish to have the name of that individual read. .


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1462
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			August 1, 2011
			Ms. Mikulski (for
			 herself, Mr. Franken, and
			 Mr. Sanders) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
			 and Pensions

		A BILL
		To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
		  1965 to encourage and support parent, family, and community involvement in
		  schools, to provide needed integrated services and comprehensive supports to
		  children for the ultimate goal of assisting students to stay in school, become
		  successful learners, improve their academic achievement, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Schools Utilizing Comprehensive and
			 Community Engagement for Success Act or the
			 Success
			 Act.
		2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)Research studies
			 consistently show a positive relationship between family engagement and student
			 achievement. This relationship holds across families of all economic, racial
			 and ethnic, and educational backgrounds and for students of all ages.
			(2)Educators
			 recognize, on the basis of social science and common experience, that effective
			 family and community engagement is a critical element in children’s academic,
			 social, and emotional development. Poverty, limited English proficiency, and
			 varying cultural expectations are among the biggest barriers to effective
			 family engagement.
			(3)Schools with
			 effective family and community engagement strategies provide bridges between
			 families, community-based organizations, and schools to improve communication,
			 information sharing, services, and comprehensive supports for children and
			 families.
			(4)Educational
			 research suggests that student achievement improves in environments where
			 learning is a community value, and where schools have the ability to address a
			 broad range of needs, both academic and otherwise, for all students, such as in
			 full-service community schools.
			(5)Cross-sector
			 community engagement of businesses, institutions of higher education,
			 philanthropic organizations, school boards, child care organizations, family
			 advocates, neighborhood and service organizations, after-school providers, and
			 community-based organizations, is essential if schools are to ensure that all
			 children meet college and work-ready standards.
			(6)More than
			 1,000,000 of the students who enter grade 9 do not receive a high school
			 diploma 4 years later and approximately 7,000 students drop out of school each
			 day, including a significant percentage of students with the potential of high
			 academic achievement.
			(7)Integrated
			 services and comprehensive supports, such as before school, after school, and
			 summer activities, family engagement, health and mental services, and other
			 services and supports, are necessary components of effective, school-based
			 efforts to dramatically affect dropout prevention rates, increase graduation
			 rates, and improve student achievement. In one national study, 98 percent of
			 students receiving such services and supports stayed in school, 89 percent had
			 fewer suspensions, and 85 percent of such students who were eligible
			 high-school seniors graduated.
			(8)Through the
			 Judith P. Hoyer Centers, or Judy Centers, the State of Maryland
			 has operated an integrated services and comprehensive supports model geared
			 towards young children, and their families, and have seen remarkable increases
			 in school readiness among children who enter kindergarten having attended a
			 Judy Center.
			3.Amendments to
			 the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
			(a)Statement of
			 PurposeSection 1001 of the Elementary and Secondary Education
			 Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 paragraph (11) and inserting the following:

						(11)coordinating
				services under all parts of this title with each other, with services under all
				other titles of this Act, with other education services, and with other public
				and private agencies in the community providing services to children and
				youth;
						;
				(2)in paragraph
			 (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and;
			 and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(13)promoting strong
				partnerships between schools and their communities that contribute to increased
				student achievement and greater family and community engagement in creating
				positive conditions for learning for
				children.
						.
				(b)Local
			 educational agency plansSection 1112(b)(1) of the Elementary and
			 Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)(1)) is amended—
				(1)in subparagraph
			 (P), by striking and after the semicolon;
				(2)in subparagraph
			 (Q), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(R)where
				appropriate, a description of how the local educational agency will coordinate
				and collaborate with the State educational agency, other public and private
				State agencies, and local public and private organizations and agencies
				(including local departments of health and human services, local housing
				agencies, local departments of youth services, local agencies administering
				juvenile justice programs and facilities, local agencies and organizations
				administering national and community service and service-learning programs,
				local law enforcement agencies, local nonprofit youth development and
				community-based organizations, and other appropriate entities)—
							(i)to provide
				services to children and families that are integrated with services from
				specialized instructional support personnel and local educational agency
				homeless liaisons designated pursuant to section 722(g)(1)(J)(ii) of the
				McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, in order to address the academic and
				nonacademic factors (which may include a lack of physical, dental, and mental
				health services, before, after, and summer school opportunities, opportunities
				for family engagement, child care, employment opportunities for family members,
				or availability of nutritious foods) that affect student achievement at the
				schools served by the local educational agency; and
							(ii)to address such
				factors with an emphasis on the most significant barriers facing students at
				schools identified for school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring
				under section
				1116(b).
							.
				4.Outreach and
			 coordination
			(a)In
			 GeneralTitle V of the Elementary
			 and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following:

					EParent and community outreach and
				engagement
						5700.Grants
				authorized
							(a)State
				allotments
								(1)In
				generalFrom the funds appropriated under section 5700B for any
				fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each State for the fiscal year an
				amount that bears the same relationship to the remainder as the amount the
				State received under subpart 2 of part A of title I for the preceding fiscal
				year bears to the amount all States received under that subpart for the
				preceding fiscal year, subject to paragraph (2).
								(2)MinimumNotwithstanding
				paragraph (1), no State shall receive an allotment under this section that is
				less than an amount equal to one-half of 1 percent of the total amount made
				available to all States under this section.
								(3)Reallotment of
				unused fundsIf a State does not apply for an allotment under
				this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reallot the amount of the
				State's allotment to the remaining States in accordance with this
				section.
								(b)ApplicationIn
				order to receive an allotment under this section for a fiscal year, a State
				shall submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and
				accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.
							(c)State use of
				funds
								(1)In
				generalEach State that receives an allotment under this part for
				a fiscal year shall reserve not less than 95 percent of the amount allotted to
				such State under subsection (a) for such year for subgrants to eligible
				entities under subparts 1, 2, and 3.
								(2)State
				administrationA State educational agency may use a total of not
				more than 5 percent of the amount made available to the State under subsection
				(a) for—
									(A)the
				administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this
				part;
									(B)establishing and
				implementing a peer review process for subgrant applications; and
									(C)supervising the
				awarding of funds to eligible entities.
									(d)Approval of
				certain applicationsNotwithstanding any other provision of this
				part, a State may approve a subgrant application under this part for a program
				to be located in a facility other than an elementary school or secondary school
				only if the program will be at least as available and accessible to the
				students to be served as if the program were located in an elementary school or
				secondary school.
							(e)Permissive
				local match
								(1)In
				generalA State may require a local educational agency or
				eligible entity to match subgrant funds awarded under this part.
								(2)Sliding
				scaleThe amount of a match under paragraph (1) shall be
				established based on a sliding fee scale that takes into account—
									(A)the relative
				poverty of the population to be targeted by the local educational agency or
				eligible entity; and
									(B)the ability of
				the local educational agency or eligible entity to obtain such matching
				funds.
									(3)In-kind
				contributionsEach State that requires a local educational agency
				or eligible entity to match funds under this subsection shall permit the agency
				or entity to provide all or any portion of such match in the form of in-kind
				contributions.
								(4)ConsiderationNotwithstanding
				this subsection, a State shall not consider the ability of a local educational
				agency or eligible entity to match funds when determining which agencies or
				entities will receive awards under this part.
								(f)Peer
				reviewIn reviewing subgrant applications under this part, a
				State shall use a peer review process or other method of assuring the quality
				of such applications.
							(g)Geographic
				diversityTo the extent practicable, a State shall distribute
				funds under this part equitably among geographic areas within the State,
				including urban and rural communities.
							(h)Duration of
				awardsGrants under this part may be awarded for a period of not
				less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.
							5700A.National
				activitiesThe Secretary is
				authorized to enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization with a
				demonstrated record of effectiveness and extensive national, State, and local
				experience in providing effective, evidence-based, integrated student supports
				in order to ensure accountability in the execution of subparts 1, 2, and 3.
				Such nonprofit organization shall be responsible for—
							(1)providing
				technical assistance and training to States receiving grants under this part
				and subgrant recipients to promote the effectiveness of the programs assisted
				under this part in improving the coordination, availability, delivery, and
				effectiveness of integrated services and comprehensive supports for children
				and families; and
							(2)establishing a
				national clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information on
				effective parent, family, and community engagement practices and programs,
				which information shall be disseminated to State educational agencies and made
				available to local educational agencies, schools, and community-based
				organizations.
							5700B.Authorization
				of appropriationsThere are
				authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be
				necessary for fiscal year 2012 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal
				years.
						1Parent and Community Outreach Coordinators
							5701.PurposeThe purpose of this subpart is to provide
				support, through competitive subgrants, to schools, which may work in
				conjunction with a community-based organization or an institution of higher
				education, to hire and maintain Parent and Community Outreach Coordinators
				to—
								(1)plan and work
				closely with each school they serve and conduct outreach to ensure that family
				and community members participate in the education and development of their
				children and become an integral part of the school climate and culture;
								(2)enable
				principals, teachers, and other instructional support staff to complement and
				enrich efforts to help all children make learning gains, graduate from
				secondary school ready for higher education and careers, and plan for their
				futures through family and community engagement strategies; and
								(3)act as a liaison
				with other programs and coordinators from Federal, State, local, and private
				programs that serve the school, including community school coordinators,
				parental liaisons funded under part A of title I, 21st century community
				learning centers under part B of title IV, parent training and information
				centers under section 671 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,
				and school health coordinators, as appropriate, to align efforts and leverage
				resources.
								5702.Subgrants
				authorizedA State that
				receives a grant under section 5700 shall award subgrants, on a competitive
				basis, to local educational agencies that receive assistance under part A of
				title I to enable such agencies to assist public elementary schools and public
				secondary schools served by such agencies to hire and maintain Parent and
				Community Outreach Coordinators.
							5703.Application
								(a)In
				GeneralA local educational agency that desires to receive a
				subgrant under this subpart shall submit an application to the State at such
				time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the State may
				require.
								(b)ContentsAn
				application submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the
				following:
									(1)A description of
				the schools that are to be assisted by the local educational agency under this
				subpart, which schools shall be public elementary schools, public secondary
				schools or, if the local educational agency chooses, early learning programs
				supported by the local educational agency.
									(2)The particular
				family and community engagement needs in schools to be assisted under the
				subgrant as of the time of application, including a description of the ways in
				which families and communities are engaged during the school day, before
				school, and during after school and summer hours.
									(3)A detailed plan
				that outlines evidence-based strategies to address the needs identified in
				paragraph (2).
									(4)A description of
				the desired progress of the local educational agency related to the indicators
				described in section 5707(b).
									(5)A description of
				the capacity of the schools for measuring school-specific outcomes of the work
				provided by the Parent and Community Outreach Coordinators.
									(6)A description of
				the capacity of the schools for supporting a position of Parent and Community
				Outreach Coordinator by providing space and adequate resources, including a
				plan for supporting the position, and the activities facilitated by the
				position, if grants funds were no longer available.
									(7)A description of
				how the activities supported with funds under this subpart will be coordinated
				with the programs and activities carried out by the local educational agency
				pursuant to section 1118, including whether such activities will be supported
				with funds provided under title I.
									5704.Awarding of
				subgrants
								(a)PriorityIn
				awarding subgrants under this subpart, a State shall give priority to
				applications—
									(1)proposing to
				target high-need schools—
										(A)with the highest
				proportions of students from low-income families;
										(B)with a large
				percentage of students who fail to meet the State's challenging student
				academic achievement standards, as assessed pursuant to section
				1111(b)(3);
										(C)with drop-out
				rates that significantly exceed the State's average annual dropout rate;
				and
										(D)with a large
				percentage of students who are limited English proficient; and
										(2)submitted by
				local educational agencies describing a partnership structure that delineates
				how the local educational agency, community-based organizations, local
				government, institutions of higher education, and other key institutions will
				come together to support a common vision, defined results, and measures of
				effectiveness, with clear roles and responsibilities, and a plan for serving
				multiple schools.
									(b)Duration of
				subgrantEach subgrant awarded under this subpart shall be for a
				period of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.
								5705.Screening and
				evaluation committee
								(a)EstablishmentA
				school receiving assistance under this subpart shall establish a screening and
				evaluation committee that shall consist of the following members:
									(1)The school
				principal or headmaster, or a designee of the principal or headmaster.
									(2)Not less than 2
				parents of students enrolled at the school, 1 of whom shall be a parent whose
				child is eligible for free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell
				National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.).
									(3)Not less than 1
				teacher who teaches at the school.
									(4)Not less than 1
				paraprofessional at the school.
									(5)Not less than 1
				community partner.
									(6)The
				superintendent of the school or a designee of the superintendent.
									(b)Oversight and
				EvaluationThe screening and evaluation committee shall prepare
				and submit an evaluation to the local educational agency on an annual basis
				regarding the performance of the Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator
				based on the indicators of effectiveness described in section 5707(b). The
				local educational agency may use the evaluation for the purposes of promotion
				or termination of the individual occupying the position of Parent and Community
				Outreach Coordinator.
								5706.Parent and
				Community Outreach Coordinator
								(a)In
				GeneralA Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator shall—
									(1)provide
				leadership in, and facilitate, the building of relationships, bridging of gaps,
				and creation of partnerships among school staff, families, and community
				members; and
									(2)provide support
				and resources—
										(A)to increase
				participation and engagement of family and community members in the school;
				and
										(B)in support of all
				children's learning, including those children meeting or exceeding academic
				achievement standards (as assessed pursuant to section 1111(b)(3)).
										(b)ResponsibilitiesEach
				Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator shall—
									(1)implement a
				family needs and engagement assessment at the school that includes goals and
				suggestions on how to improve family engagement in the school, with particular
				attention to the needs of low-income families, limited English proficient
				families, families living in rural areas, children in either the child welfare
				system or juvenile justice system, families experiencing homelessness, and
				families of children with disabilities or developmental delay;
									(2)develop an
				individual plan that includes an overall family engagement plan for the school,
				which shall include a description of the community resources that will be
				leveraged to connect students and families with available resources;
									(3)establish and
				maintain consistent, effective, and timely communication with families,
				especially low-income, limited English proficient families of children with
				disabilities, and minority families in a variety of ways that account for the
				language and cultural needs of these individuals;
									(4)work with the
				principal of the school and school staff to establish an environment in which
				families feel safe and welcome;
									(5)act as an
				advocate and liaison to assist family members and school staff to resolve
				issues at the school and district levels;
									(6)work with other
				Federal, State, local, and private partners to develop and implement
				activities, programs, and training aimed at assisting families to support
				student learning needs and postsecondary education planning;
									(7)create, organize,
				strengthen, and support a school parent council (which may include a school
				parent teacher association) that is representative of the school
				community;
									(8)as appropriate,
				participate in the school's school improvement process and development of
				school improvement plans;
									(9)take part in
				regular training and professional development which may be provided by a
				community-based organization, an institution of higher education, or other
				staff serving at the local educational agency that serves the school;
									(10)have the ability
				to relate to students as a caring adult; and
									(11)carry out other
				duties specifically related to the effective engagement of family and community
				members.
									5707.Evaluations
								(a)In
				GeneralEach Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator
				shall—
									(1)be directly
				supervised and evaluated by the principal or headmaster of the school on a
				regular basis; and
									(2)be evaluated on
				an annual basis by the school’s screening and evaluation committee established
				under section 5705 and the school parent council established under section
				5706(b)(7) in order to determine the effectiveness of the Coordinator.
									(b)EffectivenessEach
				screening and evaluation committee shall work with the local educational agency
				and the Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator to identify indicators of
				success related to the activities supported under this subpart, and to develop
				baseline data and evaluate progress on such indicators, which may
				include—
									(1)student
				achievement as measured by assessment data, school readiness, classroom grades,
				and participation in programs and services for gifted and talented
				students;
									(2)student
				attendance rates;
									(3)persistence rates
				of students from grade to grade;
									(4)graduation
				rates;
									(5)student mobility
				rates;
									(6)dropout
				rates;
									(7)detentions,
				suspensions, and expulsions;
									(8)postsecondary
				education attendance, persistence, and completion;
									(9)the quality and
				frequency of communication between schools and families, including personal
				interaction, school visits, home visits, telephone calls, and
				publications;
									(10)the
				participation of family members in parent-teacher conferences, open houses,
				family nights, and other school-based activities;
									(11)the quality and
				frequency of regular workshops, and other opportunities that provide family
				members with the knowledge and skills needed to support their child’s learning
				out of school and to support college and career readiness; and
									(12)the number and
				percentage of families with a child with a disability who report that schools
				facilitated family engagement as a means of improving services and academic
				achievement for their children (which information may be derived from data
				collected by parent training and information centers under section 671 of the
				Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, if applicable).
									(c)Basis for
				EvaluationsIn evaluating a Parent and Community Outreach
				Coordinator under this section, the screening and evaluation committee shall
				base such evaluation on case studies, interviews, and outcomes based on the
				indicators described in subsection (b).
								5708.ReportA local educational agency that receives a
				subgrant under this subpart shall submit a biennial report to the Secretary
				regarding activities conducted by such local educational agency with subgrant
				funds received under this subpart.
							2Connecting students to community resources and
				comprehensive supports
							5721.PurposeThe purpose of this subpart is to provide
				support, through competitive subgrants, to eligible entities to—
								(1)improve the coordination, availability,
				delivery, and effectiveness of integrated services and comprehensive supports
				for children and families; and
								(2)act as a liaison with other organizations
				in order to assist public schools in providing children and families
				with—
									(A)the integrated services and comprehensive
				supports needed to improve the learning of children and their ability to plan
				for postsecondary educational opportunities, such as—
										(i)health, employment, mentor or tutor, and
				human services;
										(ii)vocational rehabilitation;
										(iii)enrichment and accelerated learning
				opportunities;
										(iv)before school, after school, and summer
				programs; and
										(v)recreation; and
										(B)related assistance.
									5722.Eligible
				entityIn this subpart, the
				term eligible entity means 1 or more community-based
				organizations, or institutions of higher education, in partnership with public
				schools.
							5723.Subgrants
				authorizedA State that
				receives a grant under section 5700 shall award subgrants, on a competitive
				basis, to eligible entities to connect integrated services and comprehensive
				supports to students and families in order to enhance student learning and
				outcomes, by—
								(1)conducting an
				assessment of student and family needs in public elementary schools and
				secondary schools;
								(2)assessing the
				availability and quality of learning opportunities beyond the classroom,
				including service-learning opportunities;
								(3)linking needed
				integrated services and comprehensive supports to children, their families, and
				their public schools, and evaluating the impact of such services and supports
				once the services and supports are provided;
								(4)enhancing the
				social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of students;
				and
								(5)providing
				professional development related to integrated services and comprehensive
				supports for staff, teachers, and, as appropriate, Parent and Community
				Outreach Coordinators in such public schools.
								5724.Application
								(a)In
				generalAn eligible entity that desires to receive a subgrant
				under this subpart shall submit an application to the State at such time, in
				such manner, and accompanied by such information as the State may
				require.
								(b)ContentsAn
				application submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following:
									(1)A description of
				the public schools to be assisted by the eligible entity and their performance
				with respect to other State performance criteria related to student academic
				achievement, and a description of the schools' student populations (including
				demographics).
									(2)A memorandum of
				understanding, between the public school and the eligible entity, that explains
				how they will work to effectively coordinate the provision of integrated
				services and comprehensive supports to students within the public school (and
				with after-school and extended day programs and services, if applicable), the
				objectives that they expect to achieve, the educational research bases that
				will guide the provision of student integrated services and comprehensive
				supports in meeting their objectives, and the capacity of the community partner
				to meet their objectives.
									(3)A description of
				how the eligible entity plans to build and improve on the current state of
				community involvement to increase support and ownership of the integrated
				services and comprehensive supports designed to enhance student learning
				outcomes, including the measures of progress and desired results related to
				students and families.
									(4)The particular
				student needs to be addressed through integrated services and comprehensive
				supports and the organizations able to provide integrated services and
				comprehensive supports to meet those needs, including intellectual, social,
				emotional, and physical well-being, and other academic and non-academic needs
				related to student learning, including planning for attending an institution of
				higher education.
									(5)A plan regarding
				the provision of integrated services and comprehensive supports, including a
				description of—
										(A)the role of the
				public school principal and staff, including the Parent and Community Outreach
				Coordinator, if applicable, in the management of the provision of integrated
				services and comprehensive supports;
										(B)how the eligible
				entity will efficiently manage and leverage non-Federal resources (which may
				include in-kind resources) to meet identified student needs;
										(C)plans to monitor
				student performance along with integrated services and comprehensive supports
				provided to students over time, including plans to integrate the eligible
				entity’s data reporting with the public school’s data systems;
										(D)criteria by which
				the eligible entity will evaluate the effectiveness of services and
				comprehensive supports provided to students, including a description of the
				proposed measurements used to evaluate the impact of such services and supports
				on the academic achievement of students; and
										(E)plans to leverage
				other non-Federal resources (which may include in-kind resources) to support
				integrated services and comprehensive supports.
										(6)An assurance that
				activities supported with funds under this subpart will be coordinated with the
				programs and activities carried out by the public school pursuant to section
				1118.
									(7)Arrangements to
				protect student privacy, consistent with applicable data privacy laws and
				regulations, including section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20
				U.S.C. 1232g, commonly known as the Family Educational Rights
				and Privacy Act of 1974).
									5725.Awarding of
				subgrants
								(a)PriorityIn
				awarding subgrants under this subpart, a State shall give priority to
				applications—
									(1)proposing
				integrated services and comprehensive supports to high-need public
				schools—
										(A)with the highest
				proportions of students from low-income families;
										(B)with a large
				percentage of students who fail to meet the State's challenging student
				academic achievement standards, as assessed pursuant to section
				1111(b)(3);
										(C)with drop-out
				rates that significantly exceed the State average annual dropout rate;
				and
										(D)with a large
				percentage of students who are limited English proficient; and
										(2)that
				include—
										(A)a partnership
				structure that delineates how such eligible entity will work with other
				organizations, including local government, nonprofit organizations,
				institutions of higher education, and other key institutions that will come
				together to support a common vision, defined results, and measures of
				effectiveness, and clear roles and responsibilities; and
										(B)a plan for
				serving multiple schools.
										(b)Duration of
				SubgrantEach subgrant awarded under this subpart shall be for a
				period of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.
								5726.ReportAn eligible entity that receives a subgrant
				under this subpart shall submit a biennial report to the Secretary regarding
				activities conducted by such entity with subgrant funds received under this
				subpart.
							.
			(b)Table of
			 ContentsThe table of contents in section 2 of the
			 Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
			 1965 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5618
			 the following:

						Part E—Parent and Community Outreach and Engagement
						Sec. 5700. Grants authorized.
						Sec. 5700A. National activities.
						Sec. 5700B. Authorization of appropriations.
						Subpart 1—Parent and Community Outreach
				Coordinators
						Sec. 5701. Purpose.
						Sec. 5702. Subgrants authorized.
						Sec. 5703. Application.
						Sec. 5704. Awarding of subgrants.
						Sec. 5705. Screening and evaluation committee.
						Sec. 5706. Parent and Community Outreach
				Coordinator.
						Sec. 5707. Evaluations.
						Sec. 5708. Report.
						Subpart 2—Connecting Students to Community Resources and
				Comprehensive Supports
						Sec. 5721. Purpose.
						Sec. 5722. Eligible entity.
						Sec. 5723. Subgrants authorized.
						Sec. 5724. Application.
						Sec. 5725. Awarding of subgrants.
						Sec. 5726.
				Report.

					.


113 S2972 IS: Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Safety Act of 2014
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2972
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			December 3, 2014
			Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Carper) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

		A BILL
		To require all equestrian helmets manufactured or sold in the United States meet a minimum safety
			 standard, and for other purposes.

			1.
			Short title
			This Act may be cited as the Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Safety Act of 2014.

			2.
			Findings
			Congress makes the following findings:

				(1)
				Head injuries are the number one reason for hospital admissions of horseback riders and the leading
			 cause of death following a horseback riding injury.

				(2)
				More than 100 deaths per year are estimated to result from equestrian related activities, with head
			 injuries accounting for 3 of every 5 of these deaths.

				(3)
				Nearly 68,000 people visited an emergency room in 2012 as a result of horseback riding related
			 injuries, with head injuries accounting for 22 percent and concussions
			 accounting for 7 percent of these visits.

				(4)
				Horseback riding causes 11.7 percent of sports-related traumatic brain injuries, which is the
			 largest percentage of any recreational sport.

				(5)
				Between 2001 and 2009, children younger than 19 years of age made 3,638 emergency room visits per
			 year for traumatic
			 brain injuries resulting from horseback riding accidents.

				(6)
				Between 75 and 80 percent of head injuries occur while physically mounted on a horse—when a rider
			 would normally be wearing his or her helmet.

				(7)
				Racing organizations require helmets, and as a result jockeys now sustain fewer head injuries than
			 pleasure riders.

				(8)
				The United States Pony Clubs lowered head injury rates by 29 percent through mandatory helmet use.

				(9)
				Properly fitted ASTM/SEI certified helmets can reduce head injury-related deaths by 70 to 80
			 percent.
			3.
			Standards for equestrian helmets(a)Equestrian helmet definedIn this section, the term equestrian helmet means a hard shell head covering intended to be worn while participating in an equestrian event or
			 activity.(b)RequirementEvery equestrian helmet manufactured on or after the date that is 270 days after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act shall meet—(1)in the case that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has not established a standard under
			 subsection (c), the ASTM International standard designated as F1163 or
			 successor standard; and(2)in the case that the Commission has established a standard under subsection (c), the standard
			 established under subsection (c).(c)Standard(1)In generalThe Consumer Product Safety  Commission may promulgate a standard for equestrian helmets that
			 incorporates all of the requirements of the ASTM International standard
			 designated as F1163 or successor standard.(2)Inapplicability of certain lawsSections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058) shall not apply to
			 the promulgation of a standard under paragraph (1), and section 11 of such
			 Act (15
			 U.S.C. 2060) shall not apply with respect to any standard promulgated
			 under paragraph (1).(3)Status of standardA standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall be considered a consumer product safety
			 standard promulgated under the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051
			 et seq.).
				(d)
				EnforcementAn equestrian helmet subject to subsection (b) that does not meet the applicable standard specified
			 in such subsection shall be considered in
			 violation of a consumer product safety standard promulgated under the
			 Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.).

				(e)
				Authorizations of appropriations
				There is authorized to be appropriated to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to carry out this
			 section, $500,000 for fiscal year 2014, which amount shall remain
			 available
			 until expended.


I
112th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 3299
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 1, 2011
Mr. Hinchey (for himself, Mr. Filner, Mr. Clay, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Rangel, Ms. Slaughter, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Holt) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means and Education and the Workforce, 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 title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply to retiree-only health plans the extension of dependent health coverage for individuals through 26 years of age provided for by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1.Application of dependent health coverage extension under PPACA to retiree-only health plans
(a)In generalSection 2714 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–14) is amended—
(1)in subsection (a), by inserting (including a group health plan and health insurance coverage described in subsection (d)) after health insurance coverage; and
(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(d)Retiree-Only plansA group health plan and health insurance coverage described in this subsection, with respect to a plan year, is a group health plan (and group health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan) that on the first day of such plan year does not have any participants who are current employees..
(b)Conforming amendments
(1)ERISASection 732(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(a)) is amended by inserting and section 2714 of the Public Health Service Act, as made applicable by section 715 after other than section 711.
(2)IRCSection 9831(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting in the case of any such requirements other than section 2714 of the Public Health Service Act, as made applicable by section 9815, before any group health plan.


113 HR 2452 RH: Women’s Procurement Program Equalization Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-12-11
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Union Calendar No. 498
113th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 2452
[Report No. 113–661]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 20, 2013
Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Payne, Mr. Barber, Ms. Chu, Ms. Clarke, and Ms. Meng) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business

December 11, 2014
Additional sponsors: Mr. Connolly, Mr. Moran, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Murphy of Florida, Mr. Peters of California, Ms. Hahn, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Vargas, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. DeLauro, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Honda, Ms. Esty, Ms. Kaptur, and Mr. McGovern

December 11, 2014
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

A BILL
To amend the Small Business Act with respect to the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Women’s Procurement Program Equalization Act of 2013.
2.Women’s Procurement Program EqualizationSection 8(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(m)) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (2), so that subparagraph (E) reads as follows:

(E)each of the concerns—
(i)is certified by a Federal agency, a State government, or a national certifying entity approved by the Administrator, as a small business concern owned and controlled by women; or
(ii)is certified by the Administrator as a small business concern owned and controlled by women. ; and
(2)by adding at the end the following:

(7)Sole source contracts for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businessesIn accordance with this section, a contracting officer may award a sole source contract to any small business concern meeting the requirements of section 8(m)(2)(A) of this Act if—
(A)such concern is determined to be a responsible contract with respect to performance of such contract opportunity and the contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that 2 or more businesses meeting the requirements of section 8(m)(2)(A) will submit offers;
(B)the anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed—
(i)$6,500,000 in the case of a contract opportunity assigned a standard industrial code for manufacturing; or
(ii)$4,000,000 in the case of any other contract opportunity; and
(C)in the estimation of the contracting officer, the contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.
(8)Sole source contracts for women owned small businesses in substantially underrepresented industriesIn accordance with this section, a contracting officer may award a sole source contract to any small business concerns meeting the requirements of section 8(m)(3) of this Act if—
(A)such concern is determined to be a responsible contract with respect to performance of such contract opportunity and the contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that 2 or more businesses meeting the requirements of section 8(m)(3) will submit offers;
(B)the anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed—
(i)$6,500,000 in the case of a contract opportunity assigned a standard industrial code for manufacturing; or
(ii)$4,000,000 in the case of any other contract opportunity; and
(C)in the estimation of the contracting officer, the contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. .
3.Reporting on goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concernsSection 15(h)(2)(E)(viii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644) is amended to read as follows:

(viii)small business concerns owned and controlled by women—
(I)in the aggregate;
(II)through competitions restricted to small business concerns;
(III)through competitions restricted using the authority under section 8(m)(2);
(IV)through competitions restricted using the authority under section 8(m)(2) and in which the waiver authority under section 8(m)(3) was used;
(V)through sole source contracts awarded using the authority under section 8(m)(7);
(VI)through sole source contracts awarded using the authority under section 8(m)(8) and in which the waiver authority under section 8(m)(3) was used;
(VII)by industry in which the contracts described in subclauses (III) through (VI) were awarded; and
(VIII)through unrestricted competition; and .

December 11, 2014
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


117 S1871 IS: Contracts and Obligations Modernization for Efficient Terms of Service Act
U.S. Senate
2021-05-27
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1871IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 27, 2021Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Scott of Florida, and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo allow the procurement of supplies and services for commercial activities at National Aeronautics and Space Administration centers.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Contracts and Obligations Modernization for Efficient Terms of Service Act or the COMETS Act.2.Procurement of supplies and services for commercial activities at NASA centersNotwithstanding section 2384a(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and section 3310(a)(2) of title 41, United States Code, with respect to the acquisition of supplies or services to carry out, under section 20113(e) of title 51, United States Code, a transaction (other than a contract, lease, or cooperative agreement) that supports a commercial activity at a National Aeronautics and Space Administration center, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may procure such supplies or services in a quantity the Administrator reasonably expects to be necessary to meet the needs of such activity.


116 HR 5092 IH: Counseling for Career Choice Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-11-14
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5092IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 14, 2019Mr. Langevin (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to States to
			 establish a comprehensive school career counseling framework.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Counseling for Career Choice Act. 2.AmendmentTitle IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				GCounseling for Career Choice
 4701.DefinitionsIn this part: (1)Community collegeThe term community college means—
 (A)a junior or community college (as defined in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(f)));
 (B)a 4-year public institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that awards a significant number of degrees and certificates, as determined by the Secretary, that are not—
 (i)baccalaureate degrees (or an equivalent); or (ii)master’s, professional, or other advanced degrees; or
 (C)an area career and technical education school (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302)).
 (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means— (A)an eligible agency, as defined in section 3(18) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302(18));
 (B)a local educational agency, including an educational service agency; or (C)a consortium that consists of one local educational agency in combination with one or more local educational agencies, educational service agencies, nonprofit organizations with demonstrated expertise in counseling or career and technical education, postsecondary institutions, or tribal organizations.
 (3)Local workforce development boardThe term local workforce development board means a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122).
 (4)One-stop centerThe term one-stop center means a site described in section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3151).
 (5)School counselorThe term school counselor means an individual who holds a valid school counseling license or certification from a State educational agency.
 (6)StakeholdersThe term stakeholders includes local educational agencies, school counselors, secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges), eligible agencies (as defined under section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 9202)), the State workforce development board, the State agency responsible for labor market information, other applicable State agencies as determined by the Secretary, local workforce development boards, area career and technical education schools (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006), local businesses and industries, organizations offering apprenticeship programs, tribal organizations, labor organizations, programs leading to post-secondary credentials, including industry-recognized credentials, other programs for career and technical education (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302)), industry associations, and any other organizations, individuals or persons that the Secretary determines appropriate to carry out the purposes of this part.
 (7)Statewide career counseling frameworkThe term statewide career counseling framework means a framework that encompasses the middle grades through grade 12 and postsecondary education and that includes information on career awareness, skills assessment, skills training, student interest surveys, postsecondary education entrance requirements, secondary school graduation requirements, high school equivalency, adult education programs and services, financial aid, institutions of higher education, community colleges, programs leading to industry-recognized credentials, career and technical education programs, internships, dual enrollment programs, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities or career development training for school counselors.
 (8)State workforce development boardThe term State workforce development board means a State workforce development board established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111).
 (9)Tribal organizationThe term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
 (10)Industry-recognized credentialThe term industry-recognized, used with respect to a credential, means a credential that— (A)is sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes; and
 (B)where appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector.
							4702.Grants authorized
 (a)Program authorizedFrom amounts appropriated to carry out this part, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to carry out the activities described in section 4704.
						(b)Duration; amount; extension
 (1)DurationEach grant under this section shall be for a period of not more than 2 years. (2)AmountEach grant shall be of an amount not less than $2,000,000 and not more than $5,000,000.
 (3)ExtensionThe Secretary may extend a grant awarded under this section for additional 3-year periods if the State educational agency—
 (A)is achieving the intended outcomes of the grant; and (B)shows continued engagement with stakeholders.
 4703.ApplicationA State educational agency desiring a grant under this part shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The application shall include—
 (1)a description of the statewide career counseling framework and implementation plan supported by not less than 5 stakeholders, of which at least 1 stakeholder shall be a local business or industry or statewide industry organization and 1 shall be a local educational agency or secondary school; and
 (2)a description of how the State educational agency will award subgrants and ensure that the activities described in section 4704 are carried out.
						4704.Activities
 (a)In generalA State educational agency receiving a grant under section 4702 shall use grant funds to— (1)implement comprehensive school career counseling programs that align with the statewide counseling framework described in the State educational agency’s application;
 (2)identify and assess school counseling activities and postsecondary options available within the State, and outside the State as applicable;
 (3)identify regional workforce trends in collaboration with entities at the State and regional level with expertise in identifying such trends, such as State workforce development boards, local workforce development boards, regional economic development organizations, or State employment agencies;
 (4)train school counselors effectively to provide students with current and relevant workforce information, financial aid assistance, personal counseling, and academic advising relevant to students’ individual career and postsecondary education goals;
 (5)develop and implement a process and infrastructure for school counselors and school counselor programs to access the statewide career counseling framework and information regarding the regional workforce trends identified in paragraph (4);
 (6)develop and implement professional development or career development training certification programs for counselors and other educators involved in preparing students for postsecondary opportunities, which may include partnering with an industry association that provides a nationally recognized certification in career development;
 (7)develop a searchable method by which counseling professional development opportunities from around the State are collected, maintained, and disseminated to school counselors;
 (8)establish, improve, or coordinate postsecondary opportunities, which may include individual career planning, personalized learning plans, registered apprenticeships, internships, dual enrollment programs, programs leading to industry-recognized credentials (including programs at a secondary school), 2-year degree programs, 4-year degree programs, and other applicable postsecondary opportunities;
 (9)provide recommendations and improve a local educational agency’s and other education service program providers to out of school youth and adults curricula to better align with workforce trends and available postsecondary opportunities;
 (10)conduct other activities pertaining to the administration of the statewide framework; (11)establish partnerships with one-stop centers, which may include co-locating a one-stop center in a high school, transporting students to local one-stop centers, or having one-stop center career counselors and business liaisons assist school counselors in hosting job fairs, career days, or other such similar tasks;
 (12)leverage resources and emerging technologies that are being developed by stakeholders to support the counseling framework; and
 (13)evaluate secondary and postsecondary outcomes for individuals served by the career counseling programs, disaggregated by the subgroups of students described in section 1111(c)(2)(B).
							(b)Subgrants
 (1)In generalA State educational agency that receives a grant may carry out the activities described in subsection (a) directly or through awarding subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out any of the activities.
 (2)ApplicationAn eligible entity that desires a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may reasonably require, including a description of the comprehensive school career counseling program for participating schools and students that the eligible entity proposes to develop and implement using subgrant funds.
 (c)Hiring of personnelAn eligible entity that receives a grant under section 4702 may use the grant funds to hire additional personnel to carry out the activities described in subsection (a).
 4705.Supplement not supplantFunds made available under this part shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other Federal, State, and local funds available to carry out the activities supported under this part.
					4706.Reporting requirements
 (a)SEA reportsNot later than 2 years after receiving a grant under this part, a State educational agency shall submit a report to the Secretary that includes, at a minimum—
 (1)a description of the use of funds received under this part; and (2)the results of the evaluation conducted under section 4704(a)(13).
 (b)Secretary’s reportsNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Counseling for Career Choice Act, and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress made by the eligible entities receiving grants under this part in implementing grant activities, including the contents of the reports under subsection (a).
 4707.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $40,000,000 for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years..


110 HR 2501 IH: Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-05-24
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2501
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 24, 2007
Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. Salazar, and Mr. Perlmutter) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL
To establish the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center to assist in preserving the archeological, anthropological, paleontological, zoological, and geological artifacts and archival documentation from the Rocky Mountain region through the construction of an on-site, secure collections facility for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in Denver, Colorado.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center Act of 2007.
2.FindingsCongress finds that—
(1)the collection of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in Denver, Colorado, includes more than 1,000,000 anthropological, archeological, paleontological, zoological, and geological artifacts and supporting archival documentation;
(2)the collection of items housed by the Museum includes artifacts from land managed by—
(A)the Bureau of Land Management;
(B)the Bureau of Reclamation;
(C)the National Park Service;
(D)the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(E)the Forest Service; and
(F)the Corps of Engineers;
(3)a significant portion of the collections of the Museum were recovered from public land managed by the Federal Government;
(4)the Museum has been designated as the repository for those collections by Federal agencies;
(5)less than 2 percent of those collections are accessible to the public through electronic or physical mediums; and
(6)the Museum is among the largest facilities in the western region of the United States and attracts more than 1,200,000 participants to the programs of the Museum each year from all States and territories.
3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
(1)MuseumThe term Museum means the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in Denver, Colorado.
(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
4.Grant for the Museum
(a)In generalThe Secretary may provide a grant to the Museum to pay the Federal share of the cost of—
(1)constructing 1 or more on-site collection facilities that meet the standards of the Museum; and
(2)obtaining goods and services required by the Museum, including the acquisition of—
(A)designs;
(B)plans;
(C)furnishings;
(D)equipment; and
(E)other support for the Museum.
(b)ApplicationTo receive assistance under subsection (a), the Museum shall submit to the Secretary an application in such time, in such manner, and containing such additional information as the Secretary may require.
(c)Matching funds
(1)In generalAs a condition of receiving assistance under subsection (a), the Museum shall match any amounts provided to the Museum under this Act.
(2)Forms of paymentTo meet the matching requirement described in paragraph (1), the Museum may provide to the Secretary—
(A)cash;
(B)in-kind donations; and
(C)services.
(d)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act $15,000,000, to remain available until expended.


115 HR 1340 IH: Interagency Cybersecurity Cooperation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-03-02
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1340IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 2, 2017Mr. Engel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 concernedA BILLTo require the Federal Communications Commission to establish an Interagency Communications
			 Security Committee, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Interagency Cybersecurity Cooperation Act. 2.Interagency communications security committee (a)EstablishmentNot later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the Interagency Communications Security Committee (in this section referred to as the Committee).
 (b)DutiesThe Committee shall— (1)review each communications security report submitted to the Committee under subsection (d) or (f);
 (2)recommend investigation to relevant agencies into any such communications security report; and (3)issue regular reports containing the results of any such investigation, the Committee’s findings following each communications security incident, and policy recommendations that may arise from each communications security incident to the following:
 (A)The agencies represented on the Committee. (B)The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
 (C)The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (D)The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
 (E)The Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (F)The Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives.
 (G)The Armed Services Committee of the Senate. (H)The Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
 (I)The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (J)The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives.
 (K)The Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate. (c)MembershipThe Committee shall be composed of 8 members, who shall each possess the appropriate access to classified information commensurate with the sensitivity of the classified information such members shall access in the course of service on the Committee. The members of the Committee shall include only—
 (1)one appointee from the Commission, who shall not be a member of the Commission, to be appointed by the Chair of the Commission, who shall serve as Chair of the Committee;
 (2)one appointee from the Department of Defense, to be appointed by the Secretary of Defense; (3)one appointee from the Department of Homeland Security, to be appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security;
 (4)one appointee from the Department of Justice, to be appointed by the Attorney General of the United States;
 (5)one appointee from the intelligence community, to be appointed by the Director of National Intelligence;
 (6)one appointee from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to be appointed by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology;
 (7)one appointee from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to be appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information; and
 (8)one appointee from the Office of Management and Budget, to be appointed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
 (d)Public communications security reportsThe Committee shall consider communications security reports from communications network providers. (e)Application of critical infrastructure information protectionsFor purposes of subtitle B of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 131 et seq.)—
 (1)communications networks shall be treated as critical infrastructure and protected systems defined in sections 2(4) and 212(6), respectively, of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101(4); 6 U.S.C. 131(6)); and
 (2)with respect to critical infrastructure information relating to communications networks, the Federal Communications Commission (in addition to the Department of Homeland Security) shall be treated as a covered Federal agency defined in section 212(2) of such Act.
 (f)Agency communications security reportsNot less frequently than every 3 months, the head of each agency shall submit to the Committee a report of each communications security incident for the previous 3 months.
 (g)Continuation of committeeSection 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) does not apply to the Committee. (h)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)AgencyThe term agency has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (2)Communications networkIn this section, the term communications network means a network for the provision of wireline or mobile telephone service, Internet access service, radio or television broadcasting, cable service, direct broadcast satellite service, or any other communications service.
 (3)Communications security incidentThe term communications security incident means any compromise, whether electronic or otherwise, of any telecommunications system that the agency has reason to believe—
 (A)resulted in Government-held or private information, including passwords and other similar means of access, being viewed or extracted; or
 (B)resulted in the presence of outside programming on an agency computer or other electronic device. (4)Communications Security ReportThe term communications security report means a description of a communications security incident or multiple communications security incidents referred to the Committee.


115 HRES 698 IH: Recognizing magic as a rare and valuable art form.
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-01-17
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IV115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 698IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 17, 2018Ms. Titus (for herself, Mr. Sessions, and Mr. Pocan) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformRESOLUTIONRecognizing magic as a rare and valuable art form.

 Whereas magic is an art form with the unique power and potential to impact the lives of all people; Whereas magic enables people to experience the impossible, inspire, and bring wonder and happiness to others;
 Whereas magic has been used to teach self-confidence, build self-discipline, improve interpersonal skills, and stimulate curiosity and creativity;
 Whereas magic has had a significant impact on other art forms; Whereas magic, like the great art forms of dance, literature, theater, film, and the visual arts, allows people to experience something that transcends the written word;
 Whereas many technological advances, such as robotics and projection mapping, can be directly traced to the influential work of magicians;
 Whereas futurist Arthur C. Clarke claimed that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic;
 Whereas one of the greatest artists of all time, Leonardo da Vinci, was inspired by magic and cowrote one of the very first books on magic in the late 15th century;
 Whereas modern cinema would not exist today without the innovative work of the accomplished magician Georges Méliès;
 Whereas magic is an outstanding artistic model of individual expression and visual storytelling; Whereas magic is a unifying force across cultural, religious, ethnic, and age differences in our diverse Nation;
 Whereas magic performances support thousands of jobs and entertain visitors from around the world; Whereas the American magicians Harry Houdini and David Copperfield have been the most successful magicians of the past two centuries;
 Whereas David Copperfield, introduced to magic as a boy growing up in New Jersey, has been named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress;
 Whereas David Copperfield, with 21 Emmy Awards, 11 Guinness World Records, and over $4,000,000,000 in ticket sales, has impacted every aspect of the global entertainment industry;
 Whereas programs such as Project Magic, created by David Copperfield, use magic as a form of therapy for children and adults with physical, psychological, and social disabilities;
 Whereas magicians in communities across the United States, like Mayor Eric Hogue of Wylie, Texas, use magic to teach elementary school students about the roles and responsibilities of local government;
 Whereas magic has not been properly recognized as an American art form, nor has it been accorded the institutional status on a national level commensurate with its value and importance;
 Whereas intellectual rights and protection of magic methods created and developed by individuals should be recognized and protected by our courts;
 Whereas documentation and archival support required for this great art form have yet to be systematically applied to the field of magic; and
 Whereas it is in the best interest of the national welfare to preserve and celebrate the unique art form of magic: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes magic as a rare and valuable art form; and
 (2)supports efforts to make certain that magic is preserved, understood, and promulgated.


116 S1414 IS: Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-05-09
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1414IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 9, 2019Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Warren, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Brown, Ms. Harris, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Reed, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Whitehouse, and Ms. Hassan) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019.2.Amendments(a)Exception to dischargeSection 523 of title 11, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (8).(b)Conforming amendmentSection 1328(a)(2) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking (8),.3.Effective date; application of amendments(a)Effective dateExcept as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.(b)Application of amendmentsThe amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11, United States Code, on or after the date of enactment of this Act.


114 SRES 331 ATS: Designating December 12, 2015, as “Wreaths Across America Day”.
U.S. Senate

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		III
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 331
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			December 8, 2015
			Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. King) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating December 12, 2015, as Wreaths Across America Day.

 Whereas, 24 years before the date of adoption of this resolution, the Wreaths Across America project began with an annual tradition that occurs in December, of donating, transporting, and placing 5,000 Maine balsam fir remembrance wreaths on the graves of the fallen heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery;
 Whereas, in the 24 years preceding the date of adoption of this resolution, more than 2,416,000 wreaths have been sent to locations, including national cemeteries and veterans memorials, in every State and overseas;
 Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project, to Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in all 50 States and overseas, including at—
 (1)Arlington National Cemetery; (2)veterans cemeteries; and
 (3)other locations; Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans parade between Maine and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the importance of—
 (1)remembering the fallen heroes of the United States; (2)honoring those who serve; and
 (3)reminding the people of the United States about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve freedoms in the United States;
 Whereas, in 2014, approximately 716,000 remembrance wreaths were sent to more than 1,000 locations across the United States and overseas, an increase of more than 100 locations compared to the previous year;
 Whereas, in December 2015, the tradition of escorting tractor-trailers filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery will be continued by—
 (1)the Patriot Guard Riders; and (2)other patriotic escort units, including—
 (A)motorcycle units; (B)law enforcement units; and
 (C)first responder units; Whereas hundreds of thousands of individuals volunteer each December to help lay remembrance wreaths;
 Whereas the trucking industry in the United States continues to support the Wreaths Across America project by providing drivers, equipment, and related services to assist in the transportation of wreaths across the United States to over 1,000 locations;
 Whereas the Senate designated December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day; and Whereas, on December 12, 2015, the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy of bringing remembrance wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)designates December 12, 2015, as Wreaths Across America Day;
 (2)honors— (A)the Wreaths Across America project;
 (B)patriotic escort units, including— (i)motorcycle units;
 (ii)law enforcement units; and (iii)first responder units;
 (C)the trucking industry in the United States; and (D)the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and
 (3)recognizes— (A)the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces; and
 (B)the sacrifices that veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for the United States, a great Nation.