115 S3143 RS: National Quantum Initiative Act
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2018-06-26
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IICalendar No. 676115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3143[Report No. 115–389]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 26, 2018Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Harris, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Rubio) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationNovember 27, 2018Reported by Mr. Thune, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for the
			 economic and national security of the United States.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Quantum Initiative Act. (b)Table of contentsSec. 1. Short title; table of contents.Sec. 2. Definitions.Sec. 3. Purposes.TITLE I—National Quantum Initiative Sec. 101. National Quantum Initiative Program.Sec. 102. National Quantum Coordination Office.Sec. 103. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science.Sec. 104. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee.Sec. 105. Sunset.TITLE II—National Institute of Standards and Technology Quantum ActivitiesSec. 201. National Institute of Standards and Technology Activities and Quantum Workshop.TITLE III—National Science Foundation and Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and EducationSec. 301. Quantum Information Science Research and Education Program.Sec. 302. Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education.Sec. 303. Spending limitation. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)Advisory CommitteeThe term Advisory Committee means the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee established under section 104(a). (2)Coordination OfficeThe term Coordination Office means the National Quantum Coordination Office established under section 102(a).
 (3)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
 (4)ProgramThe term Program means the National Quantum Initiative Program implemented under section 101(a). (5)Quantum information scienceThe term quantum information science means the storage, transmission, manipulation, or measurement of information that is encoded in systems that can only be described by the laws of quantum physics.
 (6)SubcommitteeThe term Subcommittee means the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council established under section 103(a).
 3.PurposesThe purposes of this Act are to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in quantum information science and its technology applications by—
 (1)supporting research, development, demonstration, and application of quantum information science and technology in order to—
 (A)expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum information science and technology to develop a workforce pipeline;
 (B)promote the development and inclusion of multidisciplinary curriculum and research opportunities for quantum information science at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level;
 (C)address basic research knowledge gaps; (D)promote the further development of facilities and centers available for quantum information science and technology research, testing and education; and
 (E)stimulate research on and promote more rapid development of quantum-based technologies; (2)improving the interagency planning and coordination of Federal research and development of quantum information science and technology and maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s quantum information science and technology research and development programs;
 (3)promoting collaboration among government, Federal laboratories, industry, and universities; and (4)promoting the development of standards for quantum information science and technology security.
			INational Quantum Initiative
 101.National Quantum Initiative ProgramThe President shall implement a 10-year National Quantum Initiative Program. In carrying out the Program, the President shall, acting through appropriate Federal agencies, councils, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office—
 (1)establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States;
 (2)invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activities to achieve the goals established in paragraph (1);
 (3)invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline; (4)provide for interagency coordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, and other activities undertaken pursuant to the Program;
 (5)partner with industry and academia to leverage knowledge and resources; and (6)leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to advance Program goals and objectives.
				102.National Quantum Coordination Office
 (a)EstablishmentThe President shall establish a National Quantum Coordination Office, which shall have— (1)a Director appointed by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy; and
 (2)staff that shall be comprised of employees detailed from the Federal agencies that are members of the Subcommittee.
 (b)ResponsibilitiesThe Coordination Office shall— (1)provide technical and administrative support to—
 (A)the Subcommittee; and (B)the Advisory Committee;
 (2)oversee interagency coordination of the Program, including encouraging and supporting joint agency solicitation and selection of applications for funding of projects under the Program;
 (3)serve as the point of contact on Federal civilian quantum information science and technology activities for Government organizations, academia, industry, professional societies, State governments, and others to exchange technical and programmatic information;
 (4)ensure coordination between the Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 302(a) and the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under section 402(a);
 (5)conduct public outreach, including dissemination of findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, as appropriate; and
 (6)promote access to and early application of the technologies, innovations, and expertise derived from Program activities to agency missions and systems across the Federal Government, and to United States industry, including startup companies.
 (c)FundingFunds necessary to carry out the activities of the Coordination Office shall be made available each fiscal year by the participating agencies of the Subcommittee, as determined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
				103.Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science
 (a)EstablishmentThe President shall establish, through the National Science and Technology Council, a Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science.
 (b)MembershipThe Subcommittee shall include— (1)the National Institute of Standards and Technology;
 (2)the National Science Foundation; (3)the Department of Energy;
 (4)the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (5)the Department of Defense;
 (6)the Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (7)the Office of Management and Budget;
 (8)the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (9)any other Federal agency as considered appropriate by the President.
 (c)ChairsThe Subcommittee shall be jointly chaired by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy.
 (d)ResponsibilitiesThe Subcommittee shall— (1)coordinate the quantum information science and technology research and education activities and programs of the Federal agencies;
 (2)establish goals and priorities of the Program, based on identified knowledge and workforce gaps and other national needs;
 (3)assess and recommend Federal infrastructure needs to support the Program; and (4)evaluate opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in quantum information science and technology.
 (e)Strategic planNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Subcommittee shall develop a 5-year strategic plan, and 6 years after enactment of the Act develop an additional 5-year strategic plan, with periodic updates as appropriate to guide the activities of the Program, meet the goals, priorities, and anticipated outcomes of the participating agencies.
 (f)ReportsThe Chairs of the Subcommittee shall submit to the President, the Advisory Committee, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and other appropriate committees of Congress the strategic plans developed under subsection (e) and any updates to such plans.
				104.National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
 (a)In generalThe President shall establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. (b)QualificationsThe Advisory Committee established by the President under subsection (a) shall consist of members from industry, academic institutions, and Federal laboratories. The President shall appoint members to the Advisory Committee who are qualified to provide advice and information on quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstrations, education, technology transfer, commercial application, or national security and economic concerns.
 (c)Membership considerationIn selecting an Advisory Committee, the President may seek and give consideration to recommendations from the Congress, industry, the scientific community (including the National Academy of Sciences, scientific professional societies, and academia), the defense community, and other appropriate organizations.
 (d)DutiesThe Advisory Committee shall advise the President and the Subcommittee and make recommendations that shall be considered in reviewing and revising the Program. The Advisory Committee shall provide the President and the Subcommittee with an independent assessment of—
 (1)trends and developments in quantum information science and technology; (2)progress made in implementing the Program;
 (3)whether the Program activities, priorities, and technical goals developed by the Subcommittee are helping to maintain United States leadership in quantum information science and technology;
 (4)the management, coordination, implementation, and activities of the Program; (5)the need to revise the Program;
 (6)whether or not there are opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in quantum information science and technology; and
 (7)whether national security, societal, economic, legal, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by the Program.
 (e)ReportsThe Advisory Committee shall report, not less frequently than once every 2 years, to the President on the assessments required under subsection (d) and any recommendations to improve the Program. The first report under this subsection shall be submitted not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall transmit a copy of each report under this subsection to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and other appropriate committees of the Congress.
 (f)Travel expenses of non-Federal membersNon-Federal members of the Advisory Committee, while attending meetings of the Advisory Committee or while otherwise serving at the request of the head of the Advisory Committee away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for individuals in the Government serving without pay. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit members of the Advisory Committee who are officers or employees of the United States from being allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with existing law.
 (g)ExemptionThe Advisory Committee shall be exempt from section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
				105.Sunset
 (a)In generalExcept as provided for in subsection (b), the authority to carry out sections 101, 102, 103, and 104 shall terminate on the date that is 11 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (b)ExtensionThe President may continue the activities under such sections if the President determines that such activities are necessary to meet national economic or national security needs.
				IINational Institute of Standards and Technology quantum activities
			201.National Institute of Standards and Technology Activities and Quantum Workshop
 (a)National Institute of Standards and Technology activitiesAs part of the Program described in title I, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall—
 (1)continue to support and expand basic quantum information science and technology research and development of measurement and standards infrastructure necessary to advance commercial development of quantum applications;
 (2)use its existing programs, in collaboration with other agencies, as appropriate, to train scientists in quantum information science and technology to increase participation in the quantum fields;
 (3)establish or expand collaborative ventures or consortia with other public or private sector entities, including academia, National Laboratories, and industry for the purpose of advancing the field of quantum information science and engineering; and
 (4)have the authority to enter into and perform such contracts, including cooperative research and development arrangements and grants and cooperative agreements or other transactions, as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the Institute and on such terms as the Director considers appropriate, in furtherance of the purposes of this Act.
					(b)Quantum workshop
 (1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall convene a workshop of stakeholders to discuss the future measurement, standards, cybersecurity, and other appropriate needs for supporting the development of a robust quantum information science and technology industry in the United States. The goals of the workshop shall be to—
 (A)assess the current research on the issues described in this paragraph; (B)evaluate the research gaps relating to such issues; and
 (C)provide recommendations on how the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Program can address the research needs identified.
 (2)Report to CongressNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall transmit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a summary report containing the findings of the workshop convened under this section.
 (c)FundingThe Secretary of Commerce shall devote $400,000,000 to carry out this section, which shall include $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the availability of appropriations, to come from amounts made available for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This section shall be carried out using funds otherwise appropriated by law after the date of enactment of this Act.
				IIINational Science Foundation and Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education
			301.Quantum Information Science Research and Education Program
 (a)In generalThe Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering.
 (b)Program componentsIn carrying out the program required under subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out activities that continue to support basic interdisciplinary quantum information science and engineering research, and support human resources development in all aspects of quantum information science and engineering. Such activities shall include—
 (1)using the existing programs of the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, to—
 (A)improve the teaching and learning of quantum information science and engineering at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels; and
 (B)increase participation in the quantum fields, including by individuals identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a; 42 U.S.C. 1885b);
 (2)formulating goals for quantum information science and engineering research and education activities to be supported by the National Science Foundation;
 (3)leveraging the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science and engineering research and education activities;
 (4)coordinating research efforts funded through existing programs across the directorates of the National Science Foundation; and
 (5)engaging with other Federal agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.
					302.Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education
				(a)Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education
 (1)In generalThe Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall award grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof) to establish up to 5 Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education.
 (2)CollaborationsA collaboration receiving an award under this subsection may include institutions of higher education, eligible nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities.
 (3)PurposeThe purpose of the Centers shall be to conduct basic research and education activities in support of the goals and priorities of the Program as determined in title I, to—
 (A)continue to advance quantum information science and engineering; (B)support curriculum and workforce development in quantum information science and engineering; and
 (C)foster innovation by bringing industry perspectives to quantum research and workforce development, including by leveraging industry resources and research capacity.
 (4)RequirementsAn institution of higher education or an eligible nonprofit organization (or a consortium thereof) seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum, a description of—
 (A)how the Center will work with other research institutions and industry partners to leverage expertise in quantum science, education and curriculum development, and technology transfer;
 (B)how the Center will promote active collaboration among researchers in multiple disciplines involved in quantum research including physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and material science;
 (C)how the Center will support long-term and short-term workforce development in the quantum field; (D)how the Center can support an innovation ecosystem to work with industry to translate Center research into applications; and
 (E)a long-term plan to become self-sustaining after the expiration of Foundation support. (5)Selection and duration (A)In generalThe Centers selected and established under this section are authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 years.
 (B)ReapplicationAn awardee may reapply for an additional, subsequent period of 5 years on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis.
 (C)TerminationConsistent with the existing authorities of the Foundation, the Director of the National Science Foundation may terminate an underperforming Center for cause during the performance period.
 (6)FundingThe Director of the National Science Foundation shall devote $250,000,000 to carry out this section, which shall include $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the availability of appropriations, to come from amounts made available for Research and Related Activities and Education and Human Resources. This section shall be carried out using funds otherwise appropriated by law after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (b)Graduate traineeshipsThe Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a program to provide traineeships to graduate students at institutions of higher education within the United States who are citizens of the United States and who choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in quantum information science.
 303.Spending limitationNo additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act, and this Act and such amendments shall be carried out using amounts otherwise available for such purpose.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Quantum Initiative Act. (b)Table of contents Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Sec. 3. Purposes. TITLE I—National Quantum Initiative  Sec. 101. National Quantum Initiative Program. Sec. 102. National Quantum Coordination Office. Sec. 103. Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science. Sec. 104. National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. Sec. 105. Sunset. TITLE II—National Institute of Standards and Technology quantum activities Sec. 201. Quantum standards and measurement activities. TITLE III—National Science Foundation quantum activities Sec. 301. Quantum Information Science Research and Education Program. Sec. 302. Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education.  2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)Advisory CommitteeThe term Advisory Committee means the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee established under section 104(a). (2)Coordination OfficeThe term Coordination Office means the National Quantum Coordination Office established under section 102(a).
 (3)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
 (4)ProgramThe term Program means the National Quantum Initiative Program implemented under section 101(a). (5)Quantum information scienceThe term quantum information science means the utilization of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, or measurement of information in ways that offer advantages to classical capabilities.
 (6)SubcommitteeThe term Subcommittee means the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council established under section 103(a).
 3.PurposesThe purposes of this Act are to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in quantum information science and its technology applications by—
 (1)supporting research, development, demonstration, and application of quantum information science and technology in order to—
 (A)expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum information science and technology to develop a workforce pipeline;
 (B)promote the development and inclusion of multidisciplinary curriculum and research opportunities for quantum information science at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level;
 (C)address basic research knowledge gaps, including computational research gaps; (D)promote the further development of facilities and centers available for quantum information science and technology research, testing and education; and
 (E)stimulate research on and promote more rapid development of quantum-based technologies; (2)improving the interagency planning and coordination of Federal research and development of quantum information science and technology and maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s quantum information science and technology research and development programs;
 (3)promoting collaboration among government, Federal laboratories, industry, and universities; and (4)promoting the development of international standards for quantum information science and technology—
 (A)to facilitate technology innovation and commercialization; and (B)to meet economic and national security goals.
				INational Quantum Initiative
 101.National Quantum Initiative ProgramThe President shall implement a 10-year National Quantum Initiative Program. In carrying out the Program, the President shall, acting through appropriate Federal agencies, councils, working groups, subcommittees, and the Coordination Office—
 (1)establish the goals, priorities, and metrics for a 10-year plan to accelerate development of quantum information science and technology applications in the United States;
 (2)invest in fundamental Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards development, and other activities to achieve the goals established in paragraph (1);
 (3)invest in activities to develop a quantum information science and technology workforce pipeline; (4)provide for interagency coordination of Federal quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities undertaken pursuant to the Program;
 (5)partner with industry and academia to leverage knowledge and resources; and (6)leverage existing Federal investments efficiently to advance Program goals and objectives.
				102.National Quantum Coordination Office
 (a)EstablishmentThe President shall establish a National Quantum Coordination Office, which shall have— (1)a Director appointed by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy; and
 (2)staff that shall be comprised of employees detailed from the Federal agencies that are members of the Subcommittee.
 (b)ResponsibilitiesThe Coordination Office shall— (1)provide technical and administrative support to—
 (A)the Subcommittee; and (B)the Advisory Committee;
 (2)oversee interagency coordination of the Program, including encouraging and supporting joint agency solicitation and selection of applications for funding of projects under the Program;
 (3)serve as the point of contact on Federal quantum information science and technology activities for Government organizations, academia, industry, professional societies, State governments, and others to exchange technical and programmatic information;
 (4)ensure coordination between the Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 302(a), the collaborative ventures or consortia established under section 201(a), and centers or consortia established by other agencies participating in the Program;
 (5)conduct public outreach, including dissemination of findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, as appropriate;
 (6)promote access to and early application of the technologies, innovations, and expertise derived from Program activities to agency missions and systems across the Federal Government, and to United States industry, including startup companies; and
 (7)promote access, through the appropriate government agencies and an open and competitive merit-reviewed process, to existing quantum computing and communication systems developed by industry, universities, and national laboratories to the general user community, in pursuit of discovery of the new applications of such systems.
 (c)FundingFunds necessary to carry out the activities of the Coordination Office shall be made available each fiscal year by the participating agencies of the Subcommittee, as determined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
				103.Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science
 (a)EstablishmentThe President shall establish, through the National Science and Technology Council, a Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science.
 (b)MembershipThe Subcommittee shall include— (1)the National Institute of Standards and Technology;
 (2)the National Science Foundation; (3)the Department of Energy;
 (4)the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (5)the Department of Defense;
 (6)the Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (7)the Office of Management and Budget;
 (8)the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (9)any other Federal agency as considered appropriate by the President.
 (c)ChairsThe Subcommittee shall be jointly chaired by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Energy.
 (d)ResponsibilitiesThe Subcommittee shall— (1)coordinate the quantum information science and technology research, information sharing about international standards development and use, and education activities and programs of the Federal agencies;
 (2)establish goals and priorities of the Program, based on identified knowledge and workforce gaps and other national needs;
 (3)assess and recommend Federal infrastructure needs to support the Program; (4)evaluate opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in quantum information science and technology; and
 (5)propose a coordinated interagency budget for the Program to the Office of Management and Budget to ensure the maintenance of a balanced quantum information science research portfolio and an appropriate level of research effort.
 (e)Strategic planNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Subcommittee shall develop a 5-year strategic plan, and 6 years after enactment of the Act develop an additional 5-year strategic plan, with periodic updates as appropriate to guide the activities of the Program, meet the goals, priorities, and anticipated outcomes of the participating agencies.
 (f)Submittal of strategic plansThe Chairs of the Subcommittee shall submit to the President, the Advisory Committee, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and other appropriate committees of Congress the strategic plans developed under subsection (e) and any updates to such plans.
				(g)Annual Program budget report
 (1)In generalEach year, concurrent with the annual budget request submitted by the President to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Chairs of the Subcommittee shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, and such other committees of Congress as may be appropriate a report on the budget for the Program.
 (2)ContentsEach report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A)The budget of the Program for the current fiscal year, for each agency that participates in the Program.
 (B)The budget proposed for the Program for the next fiscal year, for each agency that participates in the Program.
 (C)An analysis of the progress made toward achieving the goals and priorities established for the Program.
						104.National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
 (a)In generalThe President shall establish a National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. (b)QualificationsThe Advisory Committee established by the President under subsection (a) shall consist of members from industry, academic institutions, and Federal laboratories. The President shall appoint members to the Advisory Committee who are qualified to provide advice and information on quantum information science and technology research, development, demonstrations, standards, education, technology transfer, commercial application, or national security and economic concerns.
 (c)Membership considerationIn selecting an Advisory Committee, the President may seek and give consideration to recommendations from the Congress, industry, the scientific community (including the National Academy of Sciences, scientific professional societies, and academia), the defense community, and other appropriate organizations.
 (d)DutiesThe Advisory Committee shall advise the President and the Subcommittee and make recommendations that shall be considered in reviewing and revising the Program. The Advisory Committee shall provide the President and the Subcommittee with an independent assessment of—
 (1)trends and developments in quantum information science and technology; (2)progress made in implementing the Program;
 (3)whether the Program activities, priorities, and technical goals developed by the Subcommittee are helping to maintain United States leadership in quantum information science and technology;
 (4)the management, coordination, implementation, and activities of the Program; (5)the need to revise the Program;
 (6)whether or not there are opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies on research and development in, and the development of open standards for, quantum information science and technology; and
 (7)whether national security, societal, economic, legal, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by the Program.
 (e)ReportsThe Advisory Committee shall report, not less frequently than once every 2 years, to the President on the assessments required under subsection (d) and any recommendations to improve the Program. The first report under this subsection shall be submitted not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall transmit a copy of each report under this subsection to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and other appropriate committees of the Congress.
 (f)Travel expenses of non-Federal membersNon-Federal members of the Advisory Committee, while attending meetings of the Advisory Committee or while otherwise serving at the request of the head of the Advisory Committee away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for individuals in the Government serving without pay. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit members of the Advisory Committee who are officers or employees of the United States from being allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with existing law.
 (g)ExemptionThe Advisory Committee shall be exempt from section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
				105.Sunset
 (a)In generalExcept as provided for in subsection (b), the authority to carry out sections 101, 102, 103, and 104 shall terminate on the date that is 11 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (b)ExtensionThe President may continue the activities under such sections if the President determines that such activities are necessary to meet national economic or national security needs.
				IINational Institute of Standards and Technology quantum activities
			201.Quantum standards and measurement activities
 (a)National Institute of Standards and Technology activitiesAs part of the Program described in title I, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall—
 (1)continue to support and expand basic and applied quantum information science and technology research and development of measurement and standards infrastructure necessary to advance commercial development of quantum applications;
 (2)use its existing programs, in collaboration with other agencies, as appropriate, to train scientists in quantum information science and technology to increase participation in the quantum fields;
 (3)establish or expand collaborative ventures or consortia with other public or private sector entities, including academia, National Laboratories, and industry for the purpose of advancing the field of quantum information science and engineering; and
 (4)have the authority to enter into and perform such contracts, including cooperative research and development arrangements and grants and cooperative agreements or other transactions, as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the Institute and on such terms as the Director considers appropriate, in furtherance of the purposes of this Act.
					(b)Quantum consortium
 (1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall convene a consortium of stakeholders to discuss the future measurement, standards, cybersecurity, and other appropriate needs for supporting the development of a robust quantum information science and technology industry in the United States. The goals of the consortium shall be to—
 (A)assess the current research on the issues described in this paragraph; (B)evaluate the research gaps relating to such issues; and
 (C)provide recommendations on how the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Program can address the research needs identified.
 (2)Report to CongressNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall transmit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a summary report containing the findings of the consortium convened under this section.
 (c)FundingThere is authorized to be appropriated to the National Institute of Standards and Technology to carry out the activities under this section $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
				IIINational Science Foundation quantum activities
			301.Quantum Information Science Research and Education Program
 (a)In generalThe Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, including the competitive award of grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof), which may support Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 302(a)(1).
 (b)Program componentsIn carrying out the program required under subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out activities that continue to support basic interdisciplinary quantum information science and engineering research, and support human resources development in all aspects of quantum information science and engineering. Such activities shall include, at a minimum—
 (1)using the existing programs of the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, to—
 (A)improve the teaching and learning of quantum information science and engineering at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels; and
 (B)increase participation in the quantum fields, including by individuals identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a; 42 U.S.C. 1885b);
 (2)formulating goals for quantum information science and engineering research and education activities to be supported by the National Science Foundation;
 (3)leveraging the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science and engineering research and education activities;
 (4)coordinating research efforts funded through existing programs across the directorates of the National Science Foundation; and
 (5)engaging with other Federal agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.
					302.Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education
				(a)Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education
 (1)In generalThe Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall award grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof) to establish up to 5 Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education.
 (2)CollaborationsA collaboration receiving an award under this subsection may include institutions of higher education, eligible nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities.
 (3)PurposeThe purpose of the Centers shall be to conduct basic research and education activities in support of the goals and priorities of the Program as determined in title I, to—
 (A)continue to advance quantum information science and engineering; (B)support curriculum and workforce development in quantum information science and engineering; and
 (C)foster innovation by bringing industry perspectives to quantum research and workforce development, including by leveraging industry resources and research capacity.
 (4)RequirementsAn institution of higher education or an eligible nonprofit organization (or a consortium thereof) seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum, a description of—
 (A)how the Center will work with other research institutions and industry partners to leverage expertise in quantum science, education and curriculum development, and technology transfer;
 (B)how the Center will promote active collaboration among researchers in multiple disciplines involved in quantum research including physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and material science;
 (C)how the Center will support long-term and short-term workforce development in the quantum field; (D)how the Center can support an innovation ecosystem to work with industry to translate Center research into applications; and
 (E)a long-term plan to become self-sustaining after the expiration of Foundation support. (5)Selection and duration (A)In generalThe Centers selected and established under this section are authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 years.
 (B)ReapplicationAn awardee may reapply for an additional, subsequent period of 5 years on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis.
 (C)TerminationConsistent with the existing authorities of the Foundation, the Director of the National Science Foundation may terminate an underperforming Center for cause during the performance period.
 (6)FundingThere is authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 an amount equal to the number of Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education (as provided in the National Science Foundation budget request for the fiscal year) multiplied by $10,000,000.
 (b)Graduate traineeshipsThe Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a program to provide traineeships to graduate students at institutions of higher education within the United States who are citizens of the United States and who choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in quantum information science.November 27, 2018Reported with an amendment


114 SJ 12 IS: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to marriage.
U.S. Senate
2015-04-23
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		IIA
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. J. RES. 12
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 23, 2015
			Mr. Cruz introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to marriage.

 That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress:

					 —

						1.
 The United States and each State, territory, and possession thereof shall have the power to define marriage as limited to the union of one man and one woman. Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon any union other than the union of one man and one woman or to require that a State recognize a marriage that was licensed in another State. No decision or order of any court to the contrary, including any decision or order issued before the date of ratification, shall have any force or effect.
					.


116 HR 7414 IH: Taiwan Fellowship Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-29
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I
116th CONGRESS2d Session
H. R. 7414
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 29, 2020
Mr. Yoho (for himself and Mr. Bera) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL
To establish the Taiwan Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Taiwan Fellowship Act. 2.Findings; purposes (a)FindingsCongress finds the following:
(1)The Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96–8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) affirmed United States policy to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan, as well as the people on the China mainland and all other peoples of the Western Pacific area. (2)Consistent with the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–409), the United States has grown its strategic partnership with Taiwan’s vibrant democracy of 23,000,000 people.
(3)Despite a concerted campaign by the People’s Republic of China to isolate Taiwan from its diplomatic partners and from international organizations, including the World Health Organization, Taiwan has emerged as a global leader in the coronavirus global pandemic response, including by donating more than 2,000,000 surgical masks and other medical equipment to the United States. (4)The creation of a United States fellowship program with Taiwan would support a key priority of expanding people-to-people exchanges, which was outlined in the President’s 2017 National Security Strategy.
(b)PurposesThe purposes of this Act are— (1)to further strengthen the United States-Taiwan strategic partnership and broaden understanding of the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily assigning officials of any branch of the United States Government to Taiwan for intensive study in Mandarin and placement as Fellows with Taiwan central authorities or a Taiwanese civic institution;
(2)to provide for eligible United States personnel to learn Mandarin Chinese and expand their understanding of the political economy of Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region; (3)to better position the United States to advance its economic, security, and human rights interests in the Indo-Pacific region; and
(4)to encourage further expansion of other people-to-people exchanges, including by expanding the Fulbright Scholars Program, the International Visitors Leadership Program, and other exchange programs that permit the people of Taiwan to work and study in the United States.  3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
(1)Agency headThe term agency head means— (A)in the case of the executive branch of United States Government or an agency of the legislative branch other than the Senate or the House of Representatives, the head of the respective agency;
(B)in the case of the judicial branch of United States Government, the chief judge of the respective court; (C)in the case of the Senate, the President pro tempore, in consultation with the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate; and
(D)in the case of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House, in consultation with the majority leader and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (2)Agency of the united states governmentThe term agency of the United States Government includes any agency of the legislative branch and any court of the judicial branch as well as any agency of the executive branch.
(3)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means— (A)the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
(B)the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C)the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(D)the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (4)DetaileeThe term detailee means an employee of an agency of the United States Government on loan to the American Institute in Taiwan without a change of position from the agency at which he or she is employed.
(5)Implementing partnerThe term implementing partner means any United States organization described in 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that— (A)performs logistical, administrative, and other functions, as determined by the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan in support of the Taiwan Fellowship Program; and
(B)enters into a cooperative agreement with the American Institute in Taiwan to administer the Taiwan Fellowship Program. 4.Establishment of Taiwan Fellowship Program (a)EstablishmentThe Secretary of State shall establish the Taiwan Fellowship Program to provide 2-year fellowship opportunities in Taiwan for eligible United States citizens. The Department of State, in consultation with the American Institute in Taiwan and the implementing partner, may modify the program name.
(b)Grants
(1)In generalThe American Institute in Taiwan should use amounts appropriated pursuant to section 7(a) to provide annual or multi-year grants to an appropriate implementing partner. (2)FellowshipsThe Department of State, in consultation with the American Institute in Taiwan and, as appropriate, the implementing partner, should annually award not fewer than 10 2-year fellowships (based on available funding) to eligible United States citizens.
(c)International agreement; implementing partnerNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the American Institute in Taiwan, in consultation with the Department of State, should— (1)begin negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, or with another appropriate entity, for the purpose of entering into an agreement to facilitate the placement of fellows in an agency of the Taiwan authorities during the second year of their fellowships; and
(2)begin the process of selecting an implementing partner, which— (A)shall agree to meet all of the legal requirements required to operate in Taiwan; and
(B)shall be composed of staff who demonstrate significant experience managing exchange programs in the Indo-Pacific region. (d)Curriculum (1)First yearDuring the first year of each fellowship under this section, each fellow should study—
(A)the Mandarin Chinese language; (B)the people, history, and political climate on Taiwan; and
(C)the issues affecting the relationship between the United States and the Indo-Pacific region. (2)Second yearDuring the second year of each fellowship under this section, each fellow, subject to the approval of the Department of State, the American Institute in Taiwan, and the implementing partner, and in accordance with the purposes of this Act, shall work in—
(A)a parliamentary office, ministry, or other agency of Taiwan authorities; or (B)an organization outside of Taiwan authorities, whose interests are associated with the interests of the fellow and the agency of the United States Government from which the fellow had been employed.
(e)Pilot programNotwithstanding any requirement under this section, during fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary of State may select fewer than 10 fellows for placement in a parliamentary office, ministry, or other agency of Taiwan authorities for a period shorter than 1 year.  5.Program requirements (a)Eligibility requirementsA United States citizen is eligible for a fellowship under section 4 if he or she—
(1)is an employee of the United States Government; (2)has at least 2 years of experience in any branch of the United States Government;
(3)has a strong career interest in the relationship between the United States and countries in the Indo-Pacific region; (4)has demonstrated his or her commitment to further service in the United States Government; and
(5)meets any other qualifications established by the Department of State, the American Institute in Taiwan and, as appropriate, its implementing partner. (b)Responsibilities of fellowsEach recipient of a fellowship under this Act shall agree, as a condition of such fellowship—
(1)to maintain satisfactory progress in language training and appropriate behavior in Taiwan, as determined by the Department of State, the American Institute in Taiwan and, as appropriate, its implementing partner; (2)to refrain from engaging in any intelligence or intelligence-related activity on behalf of the United States Government; and
(3)to continue Federal Government employment for a period of not less than 2 years after the conclusion of the fellowship. (c)Responsibilities of implementing partner (1)Selection of fellowsThe implementing partner, in close coordination with the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan, shall—
(A) make efforts to recruit fellowship candidates who reflect the diversity of the United States; and (B)select fellows for the Taiwan Fellowship Program based solely on merit, with appropriate supervision from the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan.
(2)First yearThe implementing partner should provide each fellow in the first year of his or her fellowship with— (A)intensive Mandarin Chinese language training; and
(B)courses in the political economy of Taiwan, China, and the broader Indo-Pacific. (3)Waiver of required trainingThe Department of State, in coordination with the American Institute in Taiwan and, as appropriate, the implementing partner, may waive any of the training required under paragraph (1) to the extent that a fellow has Mandarin language skills, knowledge of the topic described in paragraph (2)(B), or for other reasons approved by the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan. If any of the training requirement is waived for a fellow, the first year of his or her fellowship may be shortened to the extent appropriate.
(4)Office; staffingThe implementing partner, in consultation with the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan, shall maintain an office and at least 1 full-time staff member in Taiwan— (A)to liaise with the American Institute in Taiwan and Taiwan authorities; and
(B)to serve as the primary in-country point of contact for the recipients of fellowships under this Act and their dependents.  (5)Other functionsThe implementing partner shall perform other functions in association in support of the Taiwan Fellowship program to include those logistical and administrative in nature as may be determined by the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan.
(d)Noncompliance
(1)In generalAny fellow who fails to comply with the requirements under this section shall reimburse the American Institute in Taiwan for— (A)the Federal funds expended for the fellow’s participation in the fellowship, as set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3); and
(B)interest accrued on such funds (calculated at the prevailing rate). (2)Full reimbursementAny fellow who violates paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) shall reimburse the American Institute in Taiwan in an amount equal to the sum of—
(A)all of the Federal funds expended for the fellow’s participation in the fellowship; and (B)interest on the amount specified in subparagraph (A), which shall be calculated at the prevailing rate.
(3)Pro rata reimbursementAny fellow who violates subsection (b)(3) shall reimburse the American Institute in Taiwan in an amount equal to the difference between— (A)the amount specified in paragraph (2); and
(B)the product of— (i)the amount the fellow received in compensation during the final year of the fellowship, including the value of any allowances and benefits received by the fellow; multiplied by
(ii)the percentage of the period specified in subsection (b)(3) during which the fellow did not remain employed by the Federal Government. (e)Annual reportNot later than 90 days after the selection of the first class of fellows under this Act, and annually thereafter, the Department of State shall offer to brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the following issues:
(1)An assessment of the performance of the implementing partner in fulfilling the purposes of this Act. (2)The names and sponsoring agencies of the fellows selected by the implementing partner and the extent to which such fellows represent the diversity of the United States.
(3)The names of the parliamentary offices, ministries, other agencies of the Taiwan authorities, and nongovernmental institutions to which each fellow was assigned during the second year of the fellowship. (4)Any recommendations as appropriate to improve the implementation of the Taiwan Fellows Program, including added flexibilities in the administration of the program.
(5)An assessment of the Taiwan Fellows Program’s value upon the relationship between the United States and Taiwan or the United States and Asian countries. (f)Annual financial audit (1)In generalThe financial records of any implementing partner shall be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by independent certified public accountants or independent licensed public accountants who are certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a State or another political subdivision of the United States.
(2)LocationEach audit under paragraph (1) shall be conducted at the place or places where the financial records of the implementing partner are normally kept.  (3)Access to documentsThe implementing partner shall make available to the accountants conducting an audit under paragraph (1)—
(A)all books, financial records, files, other papers, things, and property belonging to, or in use by, the implementing partner that are necessary to facilitate the audit; and (B)full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances or securities held by depositories, fiscal agents, and custodians.
(4)Report
(A)In generalNot later than 6 months after the end of each fiscal year, the implementing partner shall provide a report of the audit conducted for such fiscal year under paragraph (1) to the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan.  (B)ContentsEach audit report shall—
(i)set forth the scope of the audit; (ii)include such statements, along with the auditor’s opinion of those statements, as may be necessary to present fairly the implementing partner’s assets and liabilities, surplus or deficit, with reasonable detail;
(iii)include a statement of the implementing partner’s income and expenses during the year; and (iv)include a schedule of—
(I)all contracts and grants requiring payments greater than $5,000; and  (II)any payments of compensation, salaries, or fees at a rate greater than $5,000 per year.
(C)CopiesEach audit report shall be produced in sufficient copies for distribution to the public. 6.Taiwan fellows on detail from government service (a)In general (1)Detail authorizedWith the approval of the Secretary of State, an agency head may detail, for a period of not more than 2 years, an employee of the agency of the United States Government who has been awarded a fellowship under this Act, to the American Institute in Taiwan for the purposes of assignment to Taiwan authorities or an organization under section 4(d)(2)(B).
(2)AgreementEach detailee shall enter into a written agreement with the Federal Government before receiving a fellowship, in which the fellow shall agree— (A)to continue in the service of the sponsoring agency at the end of the fellowship for a period of at least 2 years unless the detailee is involuntarily separated from the service of such agency or participates in a pilot program authorized under section 4(e); and
(B)to pay to the American Institute in Taiwan any additional expenses incurred by the Federal Government in connection with the fellowship if the detailee voluntarily separates from service with the sponsoring agency before the end of the period for which the detailee has agreed to continue in the service of such agency. (3)ExceptionThe payment agreed to under paragraph (2)(B) may not be required of a detailee who leaves the service of the sponsoring agency to enter into the service of another agency of the United States Government unless the head of the sponsoring agency notifies the detailee before the effective date of entry into the service of the other agency that payment will be required under this subsection.
(b)Status as Government employeeA detailee— (1)is deemed, for the purpose of preserving allowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and other benefits, to be an employee of the sponsoring agency;
(2)is entitled to pay, allowances, and benefits from funds available to such agency, which is deemed to comply with section 5536 of title 5, United States Code; and (3)may be assigned to a position with an entity described in section 4(d)(2)(A) if acceptance of such position does not involve—
(A)the taking of an oath of allegiance to another government; or  (B)the acceptance of compensation or other benefits from any foreign government by such detailee.
(c)Responsibilities of sponsoring agency
(1)In generalThe Federal agency from which a detailee is detailed should provide the fellow allowances and benefits that are consistent with Department of State Standardized Regulations or other applicable rules and regulations, including— (A)a living quarters allowance to cover the cost of housing in Taiwan;
(B)a cost of living allowance to cover any possible higher costs of living in Taiwan; (C)a temporary quarters subsistence allowance for up to 7 days if the fellow is unable to find housing immediately upon arriving in Taiwan;
(D)an education allowance to assist parents in providing the fellow’s minor children with educational services ordinarily provided without charge by public schools in the United States; (E)moving expenses to transport personal belongings of the fellow and his or her family in their move to Taiwan, which is comparable to the allowance given for American Institute in Taiwan employees assigned to Taiwan; and
(F)an economy-class airline ticket to and from Taiwan for each fellow and the fellow’s immediate family. (2)Modification of benefitsThe American Institute in Taiwan and its implementing partner, with the approval of the Department of State, may modify the benefits set forth in paragraph (1) if such modification is warranted by fiscal circumstances.
(d)No financial liabilityThe American Institute in Taiwan, the implementing partner, and any authorities on Taiwan or nongovernmental entities in Taiwan at which a fellow is detailed during the second year of the fellowship may not be held responsible for the pay, allowances, or any other benefit normally provided to the detailee. (e)ReimbursementFellows may be detailed under subsection (a)(1) without reimbursement to the United States by the American Institute in Taiwan.
(f)Allowances and benefitsDetailees may be paid by the American Institute in Taiwan for the allowances and benefits listed in subsection (c). 7.Funding (a)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the American Institute in Taiwan—
(1)for fiscal year 2021, $500,000 to launch the Taiwan Fellowship Program through the issuance of a competitive grant to an appropriate implementing partner; and (2)for fiscal year 2021, and each succeeding fiscal year, $3,200,000, of which—
(A)$3,100,000 shall be used for a grant to the appropriate implementing partner; and (B)$100,000 shall be used for management expenses of the American Institute in Taiwan related to the management of the Taiwan Fellowship Program.
(b)Private sourcesThe implementing partner selected to implement the Taiwan Fellowship Program may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property in carrying out such program, subject to the review and approval of the American Institute in Taiwan.


117 HR 3332 IH: Manufactured Housing Community Preservation Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-05-19
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3332IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2021Mrs. Axne (for herself, Mr. Khanna, and Ms. Bonamici) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo provide assistance for the acquisition and preservation of manufactured housing communities, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Manufactured Housing Community Preservation Act of 2021.2.Grant program for manufactured housing preservation(a)AuthorityThe Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a grant program under this section and, to the extent amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (j), make grants under such program to eligible entities under subsection (b) for acquiring and preserving manufactured housing communities.(b)Eligible entitiesA grant under this section may be made only to entities that meet such requirements as the Secretary shall establish to ensure that any entity receiving a grant has the capacity to acquire and preserve housing affordability in such communities, including—(1)a nonprofit organization, including land trusts;(2)a public housing agency or other State or local government agency;(3)an Indian tribe (as such term is defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103)) or an agency of an Indian tribe;(4)a resident organization in which homeowners are members and have open and equal access to membership; or(5)such other entities as the Secretary determines will maintain housing affordability in manufactured housing communities.(c)Use of grant amountsAmounts from a grant under this section may be used only for—(1)the acquisition and preservation of manufactured housing communities;(2)such acquisition and preservation, together with costs for making improvements to common areas and community property for acquired manufactured housing communities; or(3)the demolition, removal, and replacement of dilapidated homes from a manufactured housing community.(d)Preservation; affordability; ownershipA grant under this section may be made only if the Secretary determines that the grantee will enter into such binding agreements as the Secretary considers sufficient to ensure that—(1)the manufactured housing community acquired using such grant amounts—(A)will be maintained as a manufactured housing community for a period that begins upon the making of such grant and has a duration not shorter than 20 years;(B)will be managed in a manner that benefits the residents and maintains their quality of life for a period not shorter than 20 years;(C)will, for a period not shorter than 20 years, be subject to limitations on annual increases in rents and other required costs for lots for manufactured homes in such community either through resident control over increases or, if owned by a party other than the residents, as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure continued affordability and maintenance of the property, but not in any case annually to exceed the percentage that is equal to the percentage increase for the immediately preceding year in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI–U) plus 7 percent, and such rents will comply with any applicable State laws;(D)will be owned by an entity described in subsection (b) for a period not shorter than 20 years; and(E)has not been the primary beneficiary of a grant under this section during the preceding 5 years; and(2)if in the determination of the Secretary the provisions of the agreement have not been met, the grant shall be repaid.(e)AmountThe amount of any grant under this section may not exceed the lesser of—(1)$2,000,000; or(2)the amount that is equal to $20,000 multiplied by the number of manufactured home lots in the manufactured housing community for which the grant is made.(f)Matching fundsThe Secretary shall require a grantee of grant under this section to provide non-Federal matching funds for use only for the same purposes for which the grant is used in an amount equal or exceeding the amount of the grant provided to the grantee. Such non-Federal matching funds may be provided by State, tribal, local, or private resources and may be a grant or loan, in cash or in-kind.(g)Applications; selection(1)ApplicationsThe Secretary shall provide for eligible entities under subsection (b) to apply for grants under this section, and shall require such applications to contain such assurances as the Secretary may require regarding the availability of matching funds sufficient to comply with subsection (f) and any organizational documents regarding the manufactured housing community for which the grant is made, as may be required by the State in which such community is located. The Secretary shall accept applications on a rolling basis and approve or deny each application within 20 business days of receipt in order to facilitate market-based transactions by an applicant.(2)SelectionThe Secretary shall establish criteria for selection of applicants to receive grants under this section, which criteria shall—(A)give priority to grantees who would use such grant amounts to carry out activities under subsection (c) within areas having a high concentration of low-, very low-, or extremely low-income families (as such terms are defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)));(B)give priority to grants for the benefit of communities that have not received a grant under this section during the preceding 10 years; and(C)ensure that not more than 40 percent of grant funds for any fiscal year are awarded to entities identified in subsection (b)(5).(h)Reports(1)In generalThe Secretary shall submit a report annually regarding the grant program under this section to Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and shall make each such report publicly available on the website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The first such report shall be made for the first fiscal year in which any grants are made under this section and a report shall be made for each fiscal year in which a grantee is subject to the requirements under subparagraph (d)(1)(A).(2)ContentsEach such report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report—(A)a description of the grants made under the program, including identification of what type of eligible entity under subsection (b) each grantee is;(B)for each manufactured home community for which a grant under this section is made, identification of—(i)the number of manufactured home units in the community at the time of the grant;(ii)the lot rents in the community at such time; and(iii)if a manufactured home community was purchased using grant amounts, the purchase price of the community;(C)summary information identifying the total applications received for grants under this section and total grant funding sought, disaggregated by the types of eligible entities under subsection (b) of the applicants; and(D)an analysis of the effectiveness of the program, including identification of changes to the number of units and lot rents in communities for which a grant was made, any significant upgrades made to the communities, demographic changes in communities, and, if any community is sold during the period covered under subsection (d), the sale price of the community.(i)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:(1)Manufactured homeThe term manufactured home means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, that—(A)in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or more in width and 40 body feet or more in length, or when erected on site is 320 square feet or more;(B)is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling (with or without a permanent foundation when connected to required utilities) and includes plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems; and(C)in the case of a structure manufactured after June 15, 1976, is certified as meeting the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards issued under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.) by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and displays a label of such certification on the exterior of each transportable section.Such term shall not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle. (2)Manufactured housing communityThe term manufactured housing community means a community comprised primarily of manufactured homes used primarily for residential purposes.(3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.(j)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, of which not more than 5 percent may be used for administration and oversight.(k)RegulationsThe Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section.


113 S2671 IS: Honor Flight Act
U.S. Senate
2014-07-28
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2671
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 28, 2014
			Mr. Toomey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

		A BILL
		To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security
			 (Transportation Security Administration) to establish a process for
			 providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for
			 veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor
			 their service, and for other purposes.

			1.
			Short title
			This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act.

			2.
			Honor Flight Program
			(a)In generalSubchapter I of chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

						44928.
						Honor Flight Program
						(a)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) shall establish, in
			 collaboration
			 with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that
			 honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger
			 screening services for veterans traveling on a flight in charter air
			 transportation of the Honor Flight Network
			 or such other organization to visit war memorials built and dedicated to
			 honor the service
			 of such veterans.(b)Veteran definedIn this section, the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38.
						.(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting
			 after the item relating to section 44927 the following:44928. Honor Flight Program..


113 S315 RS: Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education (MD–CARE) Amendments of 2013
U.S. Senate
2013-02-13
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IICalendar No. 478113th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 315IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 13, 2013Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Collins, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Isakson, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Cochran, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. King, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Blunt, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Markey, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Brown, Mr. Tester, Mr. Graham, Mr. Coons, Ms. Warren, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Booker, Mr. Franken, and Mr. Harkin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsJuly 23, 2014Reported by Mr. Harkin, with an amendment and an amendment to the titleStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo reauthorize and extend the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular
		  Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of
		  2008.1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular
			 Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education (MD–CARE)
			 Amendments of
			 2013.2.Initiative
			 through the Director of the National Institutes of HealthSection 404E of the Public Health Service
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 283g) is amended—(1)in subsection
			 (a)(1)—(A)by striking
			 Muscoskeletal and inserting Musculoskeletal;
			 and(B)by inserting
			 Becker, myotonic, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (referred to in
			 this section as FSHD), Congenital muscular dystrophy,
			 Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, after Duchenne,;(2)in subsection
			 (b)—(A)in paragraph (2),
			 by inserting cardiac and pulmonary function, after
			 imaging, genetics,; and(B)in paragraph (3),
			 by inserting and sharing of data after regular
			 communication;(3)in subsection
			 (d)—(A)in paragraph
			 (2)—(i)in
			 the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 15 and
			 inserting 18; and(ii)in
			 subparagraph (A), by striking children with muscular dystrophy, such as
			 the Department of Education and inserting children and adults
			 with muscular dystrophy, such as the Department of Education, the Social
			 Security Administration, the United States Administration for Community
			 Living; and(B)in paragraph
			 (4)(B), by inserting , and shall meet no less than two times per
			 calendar year before the period;(4)in subsection
			 (e)—(A)in paragraph
			 (1)—(i)in
			 the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking through the national
			 research institutes and inserting through the represented
			 Federal agencies; and(ii)in
			 subparagraph (A), by striking and rehabilitative issues, including
			 studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved
			 communities and inserting public resources, and rehabilitative
			 issues, including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and
			 underserved communities, health economic studies to demonstrate the
			 cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support
			 to
			 patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to
			 determine
			 optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of
			 muscular
			 dystrophy; and(B)in paragraph (2),
			 by adding at the end the following:(F)The development
				of clinical interventions to improve the health of adults with
			 various forms of
				muscular dystrophy.;
				and(5)in subsection
			 (g), by striking for the various forms of muscular dystrophy by
			 prioritizing the achievement of the goals related to this topic in the
			 plan
			 under subsection (e)(1) and inserting and shall, not later than
			 6 months after the date of enactment of the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance,
			 Research and Education (MD–CARE) Amendments of 2013, in
			 coordination with appropriate Federal agencies, including relevant offices
			 within the Food and Drug Administration and supported by the National
			 Institutes of Health and Department of Defense, develop a plan to expedite
			 the
			 evaluation and approval of emerging therapies and personalized medicines
			 that
			 have the potential to decrease fatal disease progression across the
			 various
			 forms of muscular dystrophy.3.Surveillance and
			 research regarding muscular dystrophySection 317Q of the Public Health Service
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–18) is amended—(1)in the second
			 sentence of subsection (b), by inserting before the period the following:
			 and ensure that the program captures data from different racial and
			 ethnic populations, and that such data are made publicly available to
			 investigators conducting public or private research on muscular
			 dystrophy; and(2)in subsection
			 (c), by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall also foster
			 ongoing engagement and collaboration between the surveillance program and
			 centers of excellence..4.Information and
			 educationSection 5(c) of the
			 Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments
			 of
			 2001 (42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c)) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:(4)Update and widely
				disseminate existing Duchenne-Becker muscular dystrophy care
			 considerations for
				pediatric patients, develop and widely disseminate Duchenne-Becker
			 muscular
				dystrophy care considerations for adult patients, and develop and
			 widely
				disseminate acute care considerations for all muscular dystrophy
			 populations.
				The care considerations should build upon existing efforts
			 currently underway
				for congenital muscular dystrophy, fascioscapulohumeral muscular
			 dystrophy,
				limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, and myotonic muscular dystrophy,
			 and
				incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of
			 the national
				transitions survey of minority, young adult and adult communities
			 of muscular
				dystrophy
				patients..1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of
			 2014.2.Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of HealthSection 404E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 283g) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)(1)—(A)by striking Muscoskeletal and inserting Musculoskeletal; and(B)by inserting Becker, congenital muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, after Duchenne,;(2)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (2)—(i)by striking genetics, at the second place it appears; and(ii)by inserting cardiac and pulmonary function, and after imaging,; and(B)in paragraph (3), by inserting and sharing of data after regular communication;(3)in subsection (d)—(A)in paragraph (2)—(i)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 15 and inserting 18; and(ii)in subparagraph (A)—(I)by striking and the Food and Drug Administration and inserting , the Food and Drug Administration, and the Administration for Community Living;(II)by inserting and adults after children; and(III)by striking such as the Department of Education and inserting including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration; and(B)in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting , but shall meet no fewer than two times per calendar year before the period; and(4)in subsection (e)—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking through the national research institutes and inserting through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A); and(ii)in subparagraph (A)—(I)by inserting public services, before and rehabilitative issues; and(II)by inserting , studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living
			 resources and support to patients with various forms of muscular
			 dystrophy, and studies to determine optimal clinical care interventions
			 for adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy after including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities; and(B)in paragraph (2)(D), by inserting after including new biological agents the following: and new clinical interventions to improve the health of those with muscular dystrophy.3.Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophyThe second sentence of section 317Q(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–18(b)) is
			 amended by inserting before the period the following: and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and
			 shared in a timely manner.4.Information and educationSection 5(c) of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of
			 2001 (42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2)—(A)by inserting for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations, after issuance of care considerations;(B)by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy; and(C)by striking and at the end;(2)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);(3)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies
			 specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey
			 of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy
			 patients; and; and(4)in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy.Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act relating to Federal research on muscular dystrophy,
			 and for other purposes..July 23, 2014Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title


114 S2047 IS: Protecting Local Fishing Jobs and Communities Act of 2015
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2015-09-17
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		II
		114th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 2047
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 17, 2015
			Ms. Ayotte introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

		A BILL
		To terminate the independent third-party program for sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery
			 unless the program is fully funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
			 Administration and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Protecting Local Fishing Jobs and Communities Act of 2015.
		2.Termination of independent third-party monitoring
 (a)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Commerce shall not require sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to comply with the independent third-party monitoring program required by section 648.87 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or similar successor regulation).
 (b)ExceptionThe Secretary of Commerce may require sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to comply with the independent third-party monitoring program required by section 648.87 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or similar successor regulation), if the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fully funds the program with funds appropriated for the Administration.