110 HRES 318 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 363) to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 318
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

April 24, 2007

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 363) to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes.

That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 363) to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Science and Technology. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
2.During consideration in the House of H.R. 363 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


I
111th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 4854
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 16, 2010
Mr. Clay introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

A BILL
To require that any home inspection conducted in connection with a purchase of residential real property that involves a federally related mortgage loan be conducted by a State-licensed or State-certified home inspector to determine the existence of structural, mechanical, and electrical safety defects, and to require inclusion in the standard HUD–1 settlement statement of information regarding any home inspection conducted in connection with settlement.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Home Inspection Act of 2010.
2.Home inspection requirement
(a)RequirementThe Federal banking agencies (as such term is defined in section 103(cc) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602(cc))), in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Trade Commission, and any Federal agency or commission established by law to regulate the provision of consumer financial products or services, shall jointly prescribe regulations to prohibit any lender from making any federally related mortgage loan (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2602)) under which a home inspection is conducted in connection with settlement of the mortgage loan unless such inspection is conducted by a home inspector who is licensed, certified, approved, or otherwise regulated by the home State of the inspector or the State in which the real property is located.
(b)EnforcementCompliance with the requirements imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be enforced in the same manner as provided under section 108 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1607) for enforcement of the requirements under such Act.
3.Inclusion of home inspection information in HUD–1 settlement form
(a)In generalSubsection (a) of section 4 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2603(a)) is amended—
(1)by inserting (1) after (a); and
(2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(2)The Secretary shall include in the standard form an item for identifying any home inspection conducted in connection with the settlement, when such inspection was or is to be completed, the cost of the inspection, whether the charge for such inspection is imposed on the borrower or the seller, and whether such charge has been paid before settlement and a copy of the receipt of payment for the inspection is included with the settlement documents. Such item shall be included in the form at the place where items relating to additional settlement charges (such as pest inspection charges) are located. .
(b)RegulationsNot later than the expiration of the —-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue regulations implementing the amendments made by subsection (a) and revising the standard real estate settlement form required under section 4 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 in accordance with such amendments.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5685
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 9, 2012
			Mr. Hultgren
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow
		  151.

		1.Pigment Yellow 151
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.00Benzoic acid,
						2-(2-(1-(((2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)amino)carbonyl)-2-oxopropyl)diazenyl)-
						(CAS No. 31837–42–0) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.60)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

					.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


114 HR 3366 IH: Teach Our Teachers Act
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2015-07-29
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3366
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 29, 2015
			Mrs. Lawrence introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

		A BILL
		To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow an individual to qualify for both teacher loan
			 forgiveness and public service loan forgiveness, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Teach Our Teachers Act. 2.Loan forgiveness for teachers (a)Part BSection 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078–10) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 5 and inserting 3; (2)in subsection (c)—
 (A)in paragraph (1)— (i)by striking $5,000 and inserting $17,500; and
 (ii)by striking fifth and inserting third; and (B)by striking paragraph (3); and
 (3)in subsection (g)— (A)by inserting or at the end of subparagraph (A); and
 (B)by striking subparagraph (B). (b)Part DSection 460 of the Higher Education of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087j) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 5 and inserting 3; (2)in subsection (c)—
 (A)in paragraph (1)— (i)by striking $5,000 and inserting $17,500; and
 (ii)by striking fifth and inserting third; and (B)by striking paragraph (3); and
 (3)in subsection (g)— (A)by inserting or at the end of subparagraph (A); and
 (B)by striking subparagraph (B). 3.Conforming amendmentsSection 455(m)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(4)) is amended—
 (1)by striking 428J,; and (2)by striking 428L, or 460 and inserting , or 428L.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3163
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 9, 2009
			Mr. Stupak introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		A BILL
		To establish certain requirements relating to area mail
		  processing studies.

		1.DefinitionsFor purposes of this Act—
			(1)the term AMP study means an
			 area mail processing study (as further defined in any manual or handbook
			 prepared by the Postal Service) which relates to consolidating the operations
			 of 2 or more postal facilities; and
			(2)the term
			 Postal Service means the United States Postal Service.
			2.Requirements
			 relating to AMP studies
			(a)Deadline for
			 completion of an AMP studyThe results of an AMP study shall not
			 be cognizable for any purpose unless such study is completed on or
			 before—
				(1)the 180th day
			 after the date on which such study is initiated (as determined under applicable
			 provisions of the manual or handbook referred to in section 1(1)); or
				(2)such later date
			 (following the 180th day referred to in paragraph (1)) as the Postal Service
			 may determine, if—
					(A)that later date is
			 not more than 60 days after the 180th day referred to in paragraph (1);
			 and
					(B)notice of that
			 later date is provided, on or before the 180th day referred to in paragraph
			 (1), to persons likely to be affected by the results of the study.
					(b)Preservation of
			 status quo pending completion of a studyThe Postal Service shall
			 ensure that no reduction in the workforce of, and no removal of equipment from,
			 any postal facility occurs during the period beginning on the date on which an
			 AMP study is initiated in connection with such facility and ending on the
			 earliest of—
				(1)the date on which
			 such study is completed;
				(2)the deadline for completion of such study
			 under subsection (a); or
				(3)the date as of
			 which the Postal Service rescinds its plans for the consolidation
			 involved.
				3.Applicability
			(a)In
			 generalThis Act shall apply with respect to—
				(1)any AMP study
			 which is initiated on or after the date of the enactment of this Act;
			 and
				(2)any AMP study
			 which is initiated before, and which remains pending on, the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.
				(b)Special
			 ruleIn the case of an AMP
			 study described in subsection (a)(2), section 2 shall be applied by treating
			 any reference to the 180th day after the date on which such study is initiated
			 to refer to such 180th day or the 60th day after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act, whichever is later.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1184
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 13, 2011
			Ms. Cantwell introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Veterans'
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend title 38, United States Code, to
		  revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as
		  a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small
		  business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Department of Veterans
			 Affairs enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a
			 small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business
			 concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veteransSubsection (g) of section 8127 of title 38,
			 United States Code, is amended—
			(1)by striking
			 Any business and inserting (1) Any
			 business;
			(2)by striking
			 a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Secretary and
			 inserting a period of not less than five years; and
			(3)by adding at the
			 end the following new paragraphs:

					(2)In the case of a debarment under paragraph
				(1), the Secretary shall commence debarment action against the business concern
				by not later than 30 days after determining that the concern misrepresented the
				status of the concern as described in paragraph (1) and shall complete
				debarment actions against such concern by not later than 90 days after such
				determination.
					(3)The debarment of a business concern
				under paragraph (1) includes the debarment of all principals in the business
				concern for a period of not less than five
				years.
					.


117 S95 IS: Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
U.S. Senate
2021-01-28
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 95IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 28, 2021Mr. Lankford (for himself, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Risch, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Moran, Mr. Thune, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Boozman, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Cotton, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Daines, Mr. Braun, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, and Mr. Hawley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act.2.Increasing State flexibility in determining participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortionsSection 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)(23), by striking subsection (g) and inserting subsections (g) and (tt),; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(tt)Rules with respect to determination of participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), for purposes of this title, a State, at its option, may establish criteria with respect to the participation under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan) of an institution, an agency, an entity, or a person who performs, or participates in the performance of, abortions.(2)ExceptionParagraph (1) shall not apply to an abortion—(A)if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or(B)in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.(3)DefinitionsFor purposes of this subsection, the terms institution, agency, or entity mean the entire legal institution, agency, or entity, or any part thereof, including any institution, agency, or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such institution, agency, or entity..


		VI
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 213
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 9, 2007
			Mr. Levin introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Mohamad Derani, Maha Felo
		  Derani, and Tarek Derani.

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


113 HR 1315 IH: Robo Calls Off Phones Act
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2013-03-21
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1315
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 21, 2013
			Ms. Foxx (for herself
			 and Mr. Young of Florida) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the
		  regulations regarding the Do-not-call registry to prohibit politically-oriented
		  recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that
		  registry.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Robo Calls Off Phones
			 Act or the Robo
			 COP Act.
		2.Politically-oriented
			 recorded message phone calls prohibited
			(a)ProhibitedNotwithstanding
			 any other provision of law, the Federal Trade Commission shall, not later than
			 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, revise the do-not-call
			 registry provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (16 C.F.R. 310.1 et seq.)
			 to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone
			 numbers listed on that registry.
			(b)Definition of
			 politically-Oriented recorded message callsFor purposes of this
			 section, the term politically-oriented recorded message telephone
			 call means any outbound telephone call—
				(1)in which a person
			 is not available to speak with the person answering the call, and the call
			 instead plays a recorded message; and
				(2)(A)the purpose of which is
			 to promote, advertise, campaign, or solicit donations, for or against any
			 political candidate or regarding any political issue; or
					(B)uses in the recorded message any
			 political candidate’s name.


IV
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 452
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 16, 2004
Mr. Lampson (for himself, Mr. Simmons, Ms. Lofgren, Ms. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. McDermott, Mr. English, Mr. Dingell, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Frost, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Mr. McCotter, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Green of Texas, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Deutsch, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Sandlin, and Mr. Bell) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring America’s labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes.

Whereas the labor movement has greatly impacted the quality of life of all Americans;
Whereas in the early 20th century, millions of Americans left their farms to begin new lives as factory workers;
Whereas many of these individuals found neither secure employment nor higher wages at their new jobs;
Whereas the industrial economy brought these workers exploitation, continued poverty, and the risk of injury and death;
Whereas students of United States history vividly recall the images of filthy children emerging from mills and mines, stories of terrible fires and explosions, and the grim legacy of the slums that emerged in factory towns;
Whereas efforts to eliminate child labor, sweatshops, and workplace disasters began to succeed only after workers organized and spoke with a united and independent voice;
Whereas the American labor movement helped the first generation of industrial workers express their aspirations and insecurities, and empowered them with the necessary tools to define the terms and conditions of their employment and expand the role of labor in larger society;
Whereas in facing the challenges posed by global competition and rapid technological advances, the workers of the 21st century need the same effective leadership that allowed their forebears to succeed;
Whereas many Americans, members of union and non-union households alike, are unaware of these struggles;
Whereas the United States has recognized other important contributions made to this country through designations such as National Women’s History Month and National Black History Month;
Whereas the celebration of Labor Day on the first Monday of September, while a cherished holiday by all accounts, is inadequate for educating the public about the many contributions that unions, union members, and other working people have made to the lives of working families;
Whereas many resources exist within various colleges, universities, and international union training centers to help educate union members on the importance of these labor struggles; and
Whereas each new generation of workers must embrace the activism that has characterized labor's rich history, and all Americans should recognize the role that labor has played in the continuing progress of the democracy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress—
(1)honors and recognizes the American labor movement;
(2)supports the designation of a National Labor History Month; and
(3)urges government officials, educators, the media, and all Americans to observe a National Labor History Month with ceremonies, activities, and programs that encourage reflection on the labor movement's heritage and its many contributions to the creation and maintenance of a just America.


 HR 2454 ENR: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, South Dakota, as the “Ben Reifel Post Office Building”.
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One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty
H. R. 2454

AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, South Dakota, as the Ben Reifel Post Office Building.

1.Ben Reifel Post Office Building
(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, South Dakota, shall be known and designated as the Ben Reifel Post Office Building.  (b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Ben Reifel Post Office Building.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


113 SRES 469 IS: Expressing the sense of the Senate on the May 31, 2014, transfer of five detainees from the detention facility at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
U.S. Senate
2014-06-11
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		III
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 469
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 11, 2014
			Mr. Portman (for himself, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Paul, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Sessions, and Mr. Thune) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of the Senate on the May 31, 2014, transfer of five detainees from the
			 detention facility at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

		Whereas in enacting the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law
			 113–66), Congress provided the executive branch with clear guidance and
			 requirements for transferring or releasing individuals from the detention
			 facility at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba;Whereas the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 states the Secretary of Defense
			 may transfer an individual detained at United States Naval Station,
			 Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, if the Secretary determines, following a review
			 conducted in accordance with the requirements of section 1023 of the
			 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (10 U.S.C. 801
			 note) and Executive Order No. 13567, that the individual is no longer a
			 threat to the United States, or the individual is ordered released by a
			 United States court, or such an individual can be transferred if the
			 Secretary determines that actions have been or are planned to be taken
			 which will substantially mitigate the risk of the individual engaging or
			 re-engaging in any terrorist activity or other hostile activity that
			 threatens the United States or United States persons or interests and the
			 transfer is in the national security interest of the United States;Whereas the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 states that the Secretary of
			 Defense must notify the appropriate committees of Congress of such a
			 determination not later than 30 days before the transfer or release of the
			 individual concerned from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
			 Cuba;Whereas the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 states that such a notification
			 must include a detailed statement of the basis for the transfer or
			 release, an explanation of why the transfer or release is in the national
			 security interests of the United States, a description of any actions
			 taken to mitigate the risks of reengagement by the individual to be
			 transferred or released, a copy of any Periodic Review Board findings
			 relating to the individual, and a description of the evaluation conducted
			 pursuant to factors that must be considered prior to such a transfer or
			 release;Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113–76) states that none of the funds
			 appropriated or otherwise made available in that  Act may be used to
			 transfer covered individuals detained at United States Naval Station
			 Guantanamo
			 Bay, Cuba, except in accordance with the National Defense Authorization
			 Act for Fiscal Year 2014;Whereas on May 31, 2014, detainees Khairullah Khairkhwa, Abdul Haq Wasiq, Mohammed Fazl, Noorullah
			 Noori, and Mohammed Nabi Omari were transferred from United States Naval
			 Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar; andWhereas the appropriate committees of Congress were not notified of the transfers  as required by
			 the
			 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 prior to the
			 transfers:
			 Now, therefore, be it

		That it is the sense of the Senate that—(1)the transfers of detainees Khairullah Khairkhwa, Abdul Haq Wasiq,
			 Mohammed
			 Fazl, Noorullah Noori, and Mohammed Nabi Omari from United States Naval
			 Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar on May 31, 2014, violated the
			 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
			 Year
			 2014 (Public Law 113–66) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014
			 (Public Law 113–76); and(2)Congress should—(A)investigate the actions taken by President Obama and his administration that led to the unlawful
			 transfer  of such detainees, including an evaluation of other options
			 considered to reach the desired common defense policy outcome of the
			 President; and(B)determine the impact of the transfer of such detainees	on the common defense of the United
			 States and measures that should be taken to mitigate any negative
			 consequences.


113 HR 4231 IH: To prohibit United States assistance to the East-West Center.
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-03-13
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4231
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 13, 2014
			Mr. Salmon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

		A BILL
		To prohibit United States assistance to the East-West Center.

		1.Prohibition on United States assistance to the East-West CenterNo funds available to the Department of State or any other department or agency may be used to
			 provide assistance to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange
			 Between East and West (commonly known as the East-West Center).


109 HR 1645 IH: Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemoration Act of 2005
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-14
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1645
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 14, 2005
Mr. Gerlach (for himself, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Mr. Holden, Mr. Peterson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Platts, Ms. Hart, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Gene Green of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources

A BILL
To provide financial assistance for the rehabilitation of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the development of an exhibit to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemoration Act of 2005.
2.Benjamin Franklin National MemorialThe Secretary of the Interior may provide a grant to the Franklin Institute to—
(1)rehabilitate the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial (including the Franklin statue) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
(2)develop an interpretive exhibit relating to Benjamin Franklin, to be displayed at a museum adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
3.Authorization of appropriations
(a)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $10,000,000.
(b)Required matchThe Secretary of the Interior shall require the Franklin Institute to match any amounts provided to the Franklin Institute under this Act.


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IICalendar No. 724114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3038[Report No. 114–399]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 8, 2016Mr. Nelson (for himself and Mr. Wicker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationDecember 9, 2016Reported by Mr. Thune, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title; table of contents; references
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Coastal Coordination Act of 2016.
 (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents; references.TITLE I—Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 amendmentsSec. 101. Congressional findings.Sec. 102. Definitions.Sec. 103. Coastal resource improvement program.Sec. 104. Coordination and cooperation.Sec. 105. Coastal zone enhancement grants.Sec. 106. National estuarine research reserve system.Sec. 107. Coastal zone management reports.Sec. 108. Technical and conforming amendments.Sec. 109. Authorization of appropriations.TITLE II—Gulf of Mexico regional coordinationSec. 201. Sense of Congress.Sec. 202. Purposes.Sec. 203. Gulf of Mexico regional coordination.Sec. 204. Authorization of appropriations.TITLE III—Coastal zone impactsSec. 301. Agency consultations regarding coastal zone impacts. (c)References to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972Except as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).
			ICoastal Zone Management Act of 1972 amendments
 101.Congressional findingsSection 302 (16 U.S.C. 1451) is amended— (1)by redesignating subsections (a) through (m) as paragraphs (1) through (13), respectively;
 (2)in paragraph (1), as redesignated, by striking in the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the coastal zone and inserting in the effective management, beneficial use, protection, development, and resilience of the coastal zone and coastal natural resources;
 (3)in paragraph (3), as redesignated, by striking industry, commerce, residential development, recreation, extraction of mineral resources and fossil fuels, transportation and navigation, waste disposal, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and other living marine resources and inserting industry, commerce, development, tourism, recreation, extraction of mineral resources, energy development, transportation and navigation, waste disposal, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and other living marine resources;
 (4)in paragraph (6), as redesignated, by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; (5)in paragraphs (8) and (10), as redesignated, by striking state and inserting State;
 (6)in paragraph (9), as redesignated, by striking states to and all that follows through vitally affected interests and inserting States to exercise their full authority over the lands and waters in the coastal zone by assisting the States, in cooperation with Federal agencies and with the participation of and coordination with local governments and other vitally affected interests;
 (7)in paragraph (13), as redesignated— (A)by striking by the active participation of coastal states in all Federal programs affecting such resources and inserting by the active participation and coordination in all Federal programs and activities affecting such resources; and
 (B)by striking state ocean and inserting State ocean; and (8)by adding at the end the following:

 (14)In turn, once a State ocean and coastal zone management plan has been approved by the Secretary of Commerce, Federal agencies should, to the maximum extent practicable, seek to conduct activities, invest, and authorize licenses or permits related to the coastal zone of that State in a manner consistent with that plan..
 102.DefinitionsSection 304 (16 U.S.C. 1453) is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (18) as paragraphs (8) through (19), respectively;
 (2)by striking (6a) The and inserting (7) The; (3)in paragraph (2), by striking if any such area is determined by a coastal state to be of substantial biological or natural storm protective value and inserting if any such area is determined by a coastal state, alone or in combination with other such areas, to be of substantial biological, research, geological, hydrological, natural, ecological, storm protective, water quality, or flood risk protective value;
 (4)in paragraph (5), by striking any coastal state each place it appears and inserting any State;
 (5)by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:  (6)The term energy facilities—
 (A)means any equipment or facility which is or will be used primarily— (i)in the exploration for, or the development, production, conversion, storage, transfer, processing, or transportation of, any energy resource; or
 (ii)for the manufacture, production, or assembly of equipment, machinery, products, or devices which are involved in any activity described in clause (i); and
 (B)includes— (i)electric generating plants;
 (ii)petroleum refineries and associated facilities; (iii)gasification plants;
 (iv)facilities used for the transportation, conversion, treatment, transfer, or storage of liquefied natural gas;
 (v)uranium enrichment or nuclear fuel processing facilities; (vi)oil and gas facilities, including platforms, assembly plants, storage depots, tank farms, crew and supply bases, and refining complexes;
 (vii)facilities including deepwater ports, for the transfer of petroleum; (viii)pipelines and transmission facilities; and
 (ix)terminals which are associated with any of the foregoing.; (6)in paragraph (7), as redesignated, by striking land and water uses and inserting land uses and water uses;
 (7)in paragraph (8), as redesignated, by striking from land drainage and inserting from land drainage, or where there is tidal influence without regard to salinity; (8)in paragraph (12), as redesignated, by striking state's and inserting State's;
 (9)in paragraphs (13), (15), and (16), as redesignated, by striking state each place it appears and inserting State; and (10)by adding at the end the following:

 (20)The term working waterfront means waterfront lands, waterfront infrastructure, and waterways that are used for a water-dependent commercial activity..
 103.Coastal resource improvement programSection 306A (16 U.S.C. 1455a) is amended— (1)in subsection (b)—
 (A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking state in and inserting State in; (B)in paragraph (1)—
 (i)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking the state and inserting the State; and (ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking clutch and inserting cultch;
 (C)in paragraph (2), by striking state's and inserting State's; and (D)by adding at the end the following:

 (5)The preservation or redevelopment of working waterfronts in the coastal zone. (6)The development of a coordinated process to maximize the efficiency of processing permits related to activities in the coastal zone.;
 (2)in subsection (d)(1)— (A)by striking the state and inserting the State; and
 (B)by striking to state and inserting to State; and (3)in subsection (e)—
 (A)by striking that state and inserting that State; and (B)by striking the state's and inserting the State's.
					104.Coordination and cooperation
 (a)In generalSection 307 (16 U.S.C. 1456) is amended— (1)by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively;
 (2)in subsections (b) and (d), by striking state and inserting State; (3)in subsection (c)—
 (A)in paragraph (1)— (i)in subparagraph (A), by striking land or water use or natural resource of the coastal zone and inserting land use or water use or natural resource of the coastal zone; and
 (ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking under subsection (h) and inserting under subsection (i); (B)in paragraph (2), by striking a state and inserting a State; and
 (C)in paragraph (3)— (i)by striking state's each place it appears and inserting State's;
 (ii)by striking the state each place it appears and inserting the State; (iii)by striking such state each place it appears and inserting such State;
 (iv)in subparagraph (A), by striking that state and inserting that State; (v)in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking federal and inserting Federal; and
 (vi)in the matter following subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking a state and inserting a State; (4)by inserting after subsection (d), the following:

							(e)Interstate and regional coordination
 (1)The coastal states are encouraged— (A)to coordinate State coastal zone planning, policies, and programs with respect to contiguous areas, shared resources, and interstate waters of such States;
 (B)to study, plan, and implement unified coastal zone policies with respect to such areas; and (C)to establish an effective mechanism, and participate in mediation under subsection (i), to identify, examine, and cooperatively resolve mutual problems with respect to the marine and coastal areas which affect, directly or indirectly, the coastal zone.
 (2)Subject to paragraph (3), the coastal zone activities described in this subsection may be conducted pursuant to interstate or regional agreements or compacts.
 (3)Two or more coastal states may negotiate and enter into any interstate or regional agreement or compact to do the following unless the agreement or compact conflicts with any law or treaty of the United States:
 (A)To develop and administer coordinated coastal zone planning, policies, programs, and dispute resolution.
 (B)To establish executive instrumentalities or agencies that such States consider necessary for the effective implementation of an agreement or compact under this subsection.
 (4)An agreement or compact under paragraph (3) shall be binding and obligatory upon any State or party thereto without further approval by Congress.;
 (5)in subsection (f), as redesignated— (A)by striking or state and inserting or State; and
 (B)by striking more states each place it appears and inserting more States; (6)in subsection (g), as redesignated, by striking any state and inserting any State;
 (7)in subsection (h), as redesignated, by striking any state's and inserting any State's; and (8)by amending subsection (i), as redesignated, to read as follows:

							(i)Mediation of disagreements
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may mediate a serious disagreement between any Federal agency and a coastal state or between two or more willing coastal states—
 (A)in the development or the initial implementation of a management program under section 305;
 (B)in the administration of a management program approved under section 305; or
 (C)in coordination and cooperation under this section.
 (2)CooperationThe Secretary, with the cooperation of the Executive Office of the President, shall seek to mediate the differences involved in a disagreement described in paragraph (1).
 (3)Public hearingsMediation under this subsection shall, with respect to any disagreement described in paragraph (1)(B), include public hearings in the local area concerned..
					(b)Conforming amendments
 (1)DefinitionsSection 304(11) (16 U.S.C. 1453(11)), as redesignated by section 102 of this Act, is amended by striking section 307(g) and inserting section 307(h).
 (2)Coastal Zone Management FundSection 308(b)(1) (16 U.S.C. 1456a(b)(1)) is amended by striking section 307(i)(3) and inserting section 307(j)(3). (c)Rule of constructionNothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed to affect any mediation that was commenced before the date of enactment of this Act.
				105.Coastal zone enhancement grants
 (a)In generalSection 309(a) (16 U.S.C. 1456b(a)) is amended— (1)by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

 (1)Protection, restoration, or enhancement of existing coastal wetlands, seagrass beds, coral reefs, oyster habitat, and marine habitat, or creation of new coastal wetlands.;
 (2)by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:  (2)Increasing coastal resilience and preventing or reducing loss of life and property by limiting development and redevelopment in high-hazard areas, using natural and restoration approaches to reduce flood risk, or anticipating and managing the effects of potential sea level rise and Great Lakes level change.;
 (3)by amending paragraph (7) to read as follows:  (7)Planning for the use of ocean and Great Lakes resources.; and
 (4)by adding at the end the following:  (10)Interstate water resource and coastal management planning to facilitate healthy and resilient coastal natural resources, land uses, and water uses, and to resolve water management conflict.
 (11)Identification and adoption of procedures and enforceable policies to ensure sufficient response capabilities at the State level to address the environmental, economic, and social impacts of oil spills or other accidents resulting from Outer Continental Shelf energy activities with the potential to affect land or water use or natural resources of the coastal zone..
 (b)Evaluation of State proposals by SecretarySection 309(c) (16 U.S.C. 1456b(c)) is amended by striking and the overall merit of each proposal in terms of benefits to the public and inserting and are consistent with the rules and regulations promulgated under section 306. (c)Rule of constructionNothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed to affect any grant made or funding awarded under section 309 of the Coast Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1456b) before the date of enactment of this Act.
				106.National estuarine research reserve system
 (a)In generalSection 315 (16 U.S.C. 1461) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)—
 (A)by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately;
 (B)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as redesignated, by inserting (1) In general.— before There is and indenting appropriately; (C)in the matter following subparagraph (B), as redesignated, by inserting (2) National estuarine reserves.— before Each estuarine and indenting appropriately;
 (D)in paragraph (1), as redesignated, by striking consists of— and inserting is a network of areas designated to promote informed management of the Nation's estuarine and coastal areas through interconnected programs in resource stewardship, education and training, monitoring, research, and scientific understanding consisting of—; and
 (E)in paragraph (2), as redesignated, by striking paragraph (1) and inserting subparagraph (A); (2)in subsection (b)(2)(C)—
 (A)by striking public awareness and and inserting State coastal management, public awareness, and; and (B)by striking public education and interpretation; and inserting education, interpretation, training, and demonstration projects;
 (3)by redesignating subsections (c) through (g) as subsections (d) through (h), respectively; (4)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

							(c)Expansion of national estuarine reserves
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (3), the Secretary shall periodically evaluate whether to expand the estuarine area of each national estuarine reserve.
 (2)ConsiderationsIn evaluating whether to expand the area described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider—
 (A)the recommendations of prominent members of the estuarine research community, the Governor of the coastal state in which the area is located, the System, and the heads of relevant Federal agencies;
 (B)any changing environmental conditions, including increased pressure on the resources to be researched and potential adaptation benefits of the expansion; and
 (C)the impact to that national estuarine reserve and the System. (3)AuthorizationThe Secretary is authorized to expand the following:
 (A)The Guana-Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. (B)The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
 (C)The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.; (5)in subsection (f), as redesignated—
 (A)in paragraph (1)(A)— (i)in clause (i), by striking reserve, and inserting reserve; and;
 (ii)in clause (ii), by striking and constructing appropriate reserve facilities, or and inserting , including for resource stewardship activities and for constructing reserve facilities; and; and (iii)by striking clause (iii);
 (B)by amending paragraph (1)(B) to read as follows:  (B)to any coastal state or public or private person—
 (i)for purposes of supporting research and monitoring associated with a national estuarine reserve that are consistent with the research guidelines developed under subsection (c); or
 (ii)for purposes of conducting educational, interpretive, or training activities for a national estuarine reserve that are consistent with the research guidelines developed under subsection (c).; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (4)(A)The Secretary may—
 (i)enter into cooperative agreements, financial agreements, grants, contracts, or other agreements with any nonprofit organization, authorizing the nonprofit organization to solicit donations to carry out the purposes and policies of this section, except for general administration of reserves or the System, and which are consistent with the purposes and policies of this section; and
 (ii)accept donations of funds and services for use in carrying out the purposes and policies of this section, except for general administration of reserves or the System, and which are consistent with the purposes and policies of this section.
 (B)Donations accepted under this paragraph shall be considered as a gift or bequest to or for the use of the United States for the purpose of carrying out this section.; and
 (6)by amending subsection (g), as redesignated, to read as follows:  (g)Evaluation of System performance (1)The Secretary shall periodically evaluate the operation and management of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System and each national estuarine reserve, including coordination with other State programs, education and interpretive activities, and the research being conducted within the reserve.
 (2)If an evaluation under paragraph (1) reveals that the operation, management, education, or research conducted by the System as a whole is deficient, the Secretary shall provide the System with recommendations to improve the deficiencies.
 (3)If an evaluation under paragraph (1) reveals that the operation and management of a reserve is deficient, or that the research being conducted within the reserve is not consistent with the research guidelines developed under subsection (c), the Secretary may suspend the eligibility of that reserve for financial assistance under subsection (e) until the deficiency or inconsistency is remedied.
 (4)The Secretary may withdraw the designation of an estuarine area as a national estuarine reserve if an evaluation under paragraph (1) reveals that—
 (A)the basis for any one or more of the findings made under subsection (b)(2) regarding that area no longer exists; or
 (B)a substantial portion of the research conducted within the area, over a period of years, has not been consistent with the research guidelines developed under subsection (c)..
 (b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed to affect any grant made or financial assistance provided under section 315 of the Coast Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1461) before the date of enactment of this Act.
 107.Coastal zone management reportsSection 316 (16 U.S.C. 1462) is amended— (1)by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

						(a)Reports
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall— (A)consult with Congress on a regular basis concerning the administration of this title; and
 (B)submit to Congress a report summarizing the administration of this title during each period of 5 consecutive fiscal years.
 (2)ContentsEach report under paragraph (1) shall include— (A)an identification of the State programs approved under this title during the preceding Federal fiscal year and a description of those programs;
 (B)a list of the States participating in the provisions of this title and the status of each State's programs and accomplishments during the preceding Federal fiscal year;
 (C)an itemization of the allocation of funds to the various coastal states and a breakdown of the major projects and areas on which these funds were expended;
 (D)an identification of each State program that was reviewed and disapproved, including the reasons for the disapproval;
 (E)a summary of evaluation findings prepared in accordance with subsection (a) of section 312, and a description of any sanctions imposed under subsections (c) and (d) of that section;
 (F)a list of all activities and projects which, under the provisions of subsection (c) or subsection (d) of section 307, are not consistent with an applicable approved State management program;
 (G)a summary of the regulations issued by the Secretary or in effect during the preceding Federal fiscal year;
 (H)a summary of a coordinated national strategy and program for the Nation's coastal zone, including identification and discussion of Federal, regional, State, and local responsibilities and functions therein;
 (I)a summary of outstanding problems arising in the administration of this title in order of priority; (J)a description of the economic, environmental, and social consequences of energy activity affecting the coastal zone and an evaluation of the effectiveness of financial assistance under section 308 in dealing with such consequences;
 (K)a description and evaluation of applicable interstate and regional planning and coordination mechanisms developed by the coastal states;
 (L)a summary and evaluation of the research, studies, and training conducted in support of coastal zone management; and
 (M)such other information as may be appropriate.; and (2)in subsection (b), by striking deems and inserting considers.
				108.Technical and conforming amendments
 (a)Congressional declaration of policySection 303 (16 U.S.C. 1452) is amended— (1)in paragraph (2)—
 (A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking states and inserting States; and (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (2)in paragraph (4), by striking state and inserting State. (b)Administrative grantsSection 306(d)(10)(A) (16 U.S.C. 1455(d)(10)(A)) is amended by inserting a comma after development.
 (c)Authorization of the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation ProgramSection 307A (16 U.S.C. 1456–1) is amended— (1)in subsection (f)(4)(A)(i), by striking section 2(b) and inserting subsection (b); and
 (2)in subsection (f)(4)(C), by striking in (A) and inserting in subparagraph (A). (d)Review of performanceSection 312 (16 U.S.C. 1458) is amended in subsections (a) and (e), by striking the state and inserting the State.
 (e)Coastal zone management reportsSection 316(a) (16 U.S.C. 1462(a)) is amended— (1)by striking state each place it appears and inserting State;
 (2)by striking the states and inserting the States; and (3)by striking each state's and inserting each State's.
 (f)Rules and regulationsSection 317 (16 U.S.C. 1463) is amended by striking state agencies and inserting State agencies. 109.Authorization of appropriationsSection 318(a) (16 U.S.C. 1464(a)) is amended to read as follows:

 (a)Sums appropriated to SecretaryThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, to remain available until expended— (1)for grants under sections 306, 306A, and 309, $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021; and
 (2)for grants under section 315, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.. IIGulf of Mexico regional coordination 201.Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that the United States should encourage consistency and coordination of the protection and restoration activities in the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem in order to reduce duplication of efforts and maximize efficiencies through a collaborative regional effort.
 202.PurposesThe purposes of this title are— (1)to expand and strengthen the cooperative voluntary efforts, including international efforts, of public and private stakeholders to protect and restore the Gulf of Mexico; and
 (2)to coordinate Federal and State actions, including education, relating to the management of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem with the cooperative voluntary efforts described in paragraph (1).
				203.Gulf of Mexico regional coordination
 (a)In generalThe Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in consultation with the Council, may award grants to eligible entities to conduct programs—
 (1)to develop strategies— (A)for the protection and restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, including—
 (i)improving the water quality; (ii)protecting nonregulated living resources;
 (iii)increasing valuable habitats; and
 (iv)enhancing coastal resilience in the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem; and (B)for the input and participation of appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and other public and private stakeholders in the protection and restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem;
 (2)to coordinate, in the development of the strategies under paragraph (1), relevant Federal, State, and local government activities and resources to minimize duplication and maximize leveraging opportunities; and
 (3)to develop and implement specific action plans to carry out the strategies under paragraph (1).
 (b)Action plansAn action plan under subsection (a)(3) may include the following activities: (1)Monitoring the water quality and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
 (2)Researching the effects of natural and human-induced environmental changes on the water quality and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
 (3)Developing and implementing locally based protection and restoration programs or projects within a watershed, including the creation, restoration, protection, or enhancement of habitat associated with the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
 (4)Eliminating or reducing nonpoint sources that discharge pollutants that contaminate the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, including activities to eliminate leaking septic systems and construct connections to local sewage systems.
 (5)Facilitating and promoting scientific, research, modeling, monitoring, data collection, and other activities that support the strategies under subsection (a)(1).
 (6)Fostering public stewardship of the living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem through information, education, engagement, and participation.
 (7)Developing and making available, through publications, technical assistance, and other appropriate means, information pertaining to the environmental quality and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
 (8)Such other activities as the Administrator considers appropriate to carry out the strategies under subsection (a)(1).
 (c)Administrative costsAdministrative costs, such as salaries and overhead, or indirect costs for services provided and charged against programs or activities carried out using funds made available through a grant under this section may not exceed 25 percent of the amount of the grant.
 (d)ReportsNot later than April 30, 2019, and every 5 years thereafter, the Administrator, in consultation with the Council, shall—
 (1)assess the effectiveness of the programs under subsection (a) in coordinating regional priorities in the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem; and
 (2)submit to Congress a comprehensive report on the assessment under paragraph (1). (e)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)CouncilThe term Council means the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council established under section 311(t)(2) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(2)).
 (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a consortium of four or more States that have a shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico. (3)Gulf of Mexico ecosystemThe term Gulf of Mexico ecosystem means the ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico and its watershed.
 204.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this title $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021, to remain available until expended.
			IIICoastal zone impacts
 301.Agency consultations regarding coastal zone impactsThe Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 2(a) (16 U.S.C. 662(a))—
 (A)by striking Interior, and with the and inserting Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, the; and (B)by inserting and the head of any potentially impacted coastal state (as defined in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453),; and
 (2)in section 8 (16 U.S.C. 666b), by adding and fisheries (as those terms are defined in section (3) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802)) after fishes.

		1.Short title; table of contents; references
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Coastal Coordination Act of 2016.
 (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents; references.TITLE I—Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 amendmentsSec. 101. Congressional findings.Sec. 102. Definitions.Sec. 103. Coastal resource improvement program.Sec. 104. Coordination and cooperation.Sec. 105. Coastal zone enhancement grants.Sec. 106. National estuarine research reserve system.Sec. 107. Coastal zone management reports.Sec. 108. Technical and conforming amendments.Sec. 109. Authorization of appropriations.TITLE II—Gulf of Mexico regional coordinationSec. 201. Sense of Congress.Sec. 202. Purposes.Sec. 203. Gulf of Mexico regional coordination.Sec. 204. Authorization of appropriations.TITLE III—Coastal zone impactsSec. 301. Agency consultations regarding coastal zone impacts. (c)References to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972Except as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).
			ICoastal Zone Management Act of 1972 amendments
 101.Congressional findingsSection 302 (16 U.S.C. 1451) is amended— (1)by redesignating subsections (a) through (m) as paragraphs (1) through (13), respectively;
 (2)in paragraph (1), as redesignated, by striking in the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the coastal zone and inserting in the effective management, beneficial use, protection, development, and resilience of the coastal zone and coastal natural resources;
 (3)in paragraph (3), as redesignated, by striking industry, commerce, residential development, recreation, extraction of mineral resources and fossil fuels, transportation and navigation, waste disposal, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and other living marine resources and inserting industry, commerce, development, tourism, recreation, extraction of mineral resources, energy development, transportation and navigation, waste disposal, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and other living marine resources;
 (4)in paragraph (6), as redesignated, by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; (5)in paragraphs (8) and (10), as redesignated, by striking state and inserting State;
 (6)in paragraph (9), as redesignated, by striking states to and all that follows through vitally affected interests and inserting States to exercise their full authority over the lands and waters in the coastal zone by assisting the States, in cooperation with Federal agencies and with the participation of and coordination with local governments and other vitally affected interests; and
 (7)in paragraph (13), as redesignated— (A)by striking by the active participation of coastal states in all Federal programs affecting such resources and inserting by the active participation and coordination in all Federal programs and activities affecting such resources; and
 (B)by striking state ocean and inserting State ocean. 102.DefinitionsSection 304 (16 U.S.C. 1453) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating paragraphs (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), and (18) as paragraphs (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (18), (19), and (20) respectively;
 (2)by striking (6a) The and inserting (7) The; (3)in paragraph (2), by striking if any such area is determined by a coastal state to be of substantial biological or natural storm protective value and inserting if any such area is determined by a coastal state, alone or in combination with other such areas, to be of substantial biological, research, geological, hydrological, natural, ecological, storm protective, water quality, or flood risk protective value;
 (4)in paragraph (5)— (A)in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking any coastal state; and inserting any State:;
 (B)by inserting after clause (iii) the following:  (iv)Any production, transportation, transfer, or storage of renewable energy.; and
 (C)in the matter following clause (iv) (as added by subparagraph (B)), by striking any coastal state and inserting any State; (5)by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:

 (6)The term energy facilities— (A)means any equipment or facility which is or will be used primarily—
 (i)in the exploration for, or the development, production, conversion, storage, transfer, processing, or transportation of, any energy or renewable energy resource; or
 (ii)for the manufacture, production, or assembly of equipment, machinery, products, or devices which are involved in any activity described in clause (i); and
 (B)includes— (i)electric generating plants;
 (ii)petroleum refineries and associated facilities; (iii)gasification plants;
 (iv)facilities used for the transportation, conversion, treatment, transfer, or storage of liquefied natural gas;
 (v)uranium enrichment or nuclear fuel processing facilities; (vi)oil and gas facilities, including platforms, assembly plants, storage depots, tank farms, crew and supply bases, and refining complexes;
 (vii)facilities including deepwater ports, for the transfer of petroleum; (viii)facilities for the production, transportation, transfer, or storage of renewable energy;
 (ix)pipelines and transmission facilities; and (x)terminals which are associated with any of the foregoing.;
 (6)in paragraph (7), as redesignated, by striking land and water uses and inserting land uses and water uses; (7)in paragraph (8), as redesignated, by striking from land drainage and inserting from land drainage, or where there is tidal influence without regard to salinity;
 (8)in paragraph (12), as redesignated, by striking state's and inserting State's; (9)in paragraphs (13), (15), and (16), as redesignated, by striking state each place it appears and inserting State;
 (10)by inserting after paragraph (16), as redesignated, the following:  (17)The term “renewable energy” means any energy that has recently originated from the sun, including direct and indirect solar radiation and intermediate solar energy forms, such as wind, ocean thermal gradients, ocean currents and waves, hydropower, photovoltaic energy, products of photosynthetic processes, organic wastes, and others.; and
 (11)by adding at the end the following:  (21)The term working waterfront means waterfront lands, waterfront infrastructure, and waterways that are used for a water-dependent commercial activity..
 103.Coastal resource improvement programSection 306A (16 U.S.C. 1455a) is amended— (1)in subsection (b)—
 (A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking state in and inserting State in; (B)in paragraph (1)—
 (i)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking the state and inserting the State; and (ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking clutch and inserting cultch;
 (C)in paragraph (2), by striking state's and inserting State's; and (D)by adding at the end the following:

 (5)The preservation or redevelopment of working waterfronts in the coastal zone.; (2)in subsection (d)(1)—
 (A)by striking the state and inserting the State; and (B)by striking to state and inserting to State; and
 (3)in subsection (e)— (A)by striking that state and inserting that State; and
 (B)by striking the state's and inserting the State's. 104.Coordination and cooperation (a)In generalSection 307 (16 U.S.C. 1456) is amended—
 (1)in subsections (b) and (d), by striking state and inserting State; (2)in subsection (c)—
 (A)in paragraph (2), by striking a state and inserting a State; and (B)in paragraph (3)—
 (i)by striking state's each place it appears and inserting State's; (ii)by striking the state each place it appears and inserting the State;
 (iii)by striking such state each place it appears and inserting such State; (iv)in subparagraph (A), by striking that state and inserting that State;
 (v)in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking federal and inserting Federal; and (vi)in the matter following subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking a state and inserting a State;
 (3)in subsection (e)(1)— (A)by striking or state and inserting or State; and
 (B)by striking more states each place it appears and inserting more States; (4)in subsection (f), by striking any state and inserting any State;
 (5)in subsection (g), by striking any state's and inserting any State's; and (6)by amending subsection (h), to read as follows:

							(h)Mediation of disagreements
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may mediate a serious disagreement between any Federal agency and a coastal state or between two or more willing coastal states—
 (A)in the development or the initial implementation of a management program under section 305;
 (B)in the administration of a management program approved under section 305; or
 (C)in coordination and cooperation under this section.
 (2)CooperationThe Secretary, with the cooperation of the Executive Office of the President, shall seek to mediate the differences involved in a disagreement described in paragraph (1).
 (3)Public hearingsMediation under this subsection shall, with respect to any disagreement described in paragraph (1)(B), include public hearings in the local area concerned.; and
 (7)by adding at the end the following:  (j)Interstate and regional coordination (1)The coastal states are encouraged—
 (A)to coordinate State coastal zone planning, policies, and programs with respect to contiguous areas, shared resources, and interstate waters of such States;
 (B)to study, plan, and implement unified coastal zone policies with respect to such areas; and (C)to establish an effective mechanism, and participate in mediation under subsection (h), to identify, examine, and cooperatively resolve mutual problems with respect to the marine and coastal areas which affect, directly or indirectly, the coastal zone.
 (2)Subject to paragraph (3), the coastal zone activities described in this subsection may be conducted pursuant to interstate or regional agreements or compacts.
 (3)Two or more coastal states may negotiate and enter into any interstate or regional agreement or compact to do the following unless the agreement or compact conflicts with any law or treaty of the United States:
 (A)To develop and administer coordinated coastal zone planning, policies, programs, and dispute resolution.
 (B)To establish executive instrumentalities or agencies that such States consider necessary for the effective implementation of an agreement or compact under this subsection.
 (4)An agreement or compact under paragraph (3) shall be binding and obligatory upon any State or party thereto without further approval by Congress..
 (b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed to affect any mediation that was commenced before the date of enactment of this Act.
				105.Coastal zone enhancement grants
 (a)In generalSection 309(a) (16 U.S.C. 1456b(a)) is amended— (1)by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

 (1)Protection, restoration, or enhancement of existing coastal wetlands, seagrass beds, coral reefs, oyster habitat, and marine habitat, or creation of new coastal wetlands.;
 (2)by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:  (2)Increasing coastal resilience and preventing or reducing loss of life and property by limiting development and redevelopment in high-hazard areas, using natural and restoration approaches to reduce flood risk, or anticipating and managing the effects of potential sea level rise and Great Lakes level change.;
 (3)by amending paragraph (7) to read as follows:  (7)Planning for the use of ocean and Great Lakes resources.; and
 (4)by adding at the end the following:  (10)Interstate water resource and coastal management planning to facilitate healthy and resilient coastal natural resources, land uses, and water uses, and to resolve water management conflict.
 (11)Identification and adoption of procedures and enforceable policies to ensure sufficient response capabilities at the State level to address the environmental, economic, and social impacts of oil spills or other accidents resulting from Outer Continental Shelf energy activities with the potential to affect land or water use or natural resources of the coastal zone.
 (12)The development of a coordinated process to maximize the efficiency of processing permits related to activities in the coastal zone..
 (b)Evaluation of State proposals by SecretarySection 309(c) (16 U.S.C. 1456b(c)) is amended by striking and the overall merit of each proposal in terms of benefits to the public and inserting and are consistent with the rules and regulations promulgated under section 306. (c)Rule of constructionNothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed to affect any grant made or funding awarded under section 309 of the Coast Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1456b) before the date of enactment of this Act.
				106.National estuarine research reserve system
 (a)In generalSection 315 (16 U.S.C. 1461) is amended— (1)in subsection (d)—
 (A)in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end; (B)in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon and and; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (3)promoting the use of areas that comprise the System for research by line offices of the Administration, such as the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, the National Ocean Service, and the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
								;
 (2)in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:  (4)In conducting an evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
 (A)consult with representatives of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, the National Ocean Service, and the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, appropriate industries, non-governmental organizations, universities, and other Federal, State, and local partners to assess opportunities to better integrate research and habitat management;
 (B)leverage existing programs; and (C)efficiently use existing funds and capitalize on local and regional capacity that can assist in meeting stakeholder needs for science-based information.
								; and
 (3)in subsection (g)— (A)in paragraph (3), by striking and at the end;
 (B)in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon and and; and (C)by adding at the end the following:

 (5)a summary of the consultation in subsection (f)(4). . (b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed to affect any grant made or financial assistance provided under section 315 of the Coast Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1461) before the date of enactment of this Act.
 107.Coastal zone management reportsSection 316 (16 U.S.C. 1462) is amended— (1)by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

						(a)Reports
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall— (A)consult with Congress on a regular basis concerning the administration of this title; and
 (B)submit to Congress a report summarizing the administration of this title during each period of 5 consecutive fiscal years.
 (2)ContentsEach report under paragraph (1) shall include— (A)an identification of the State programs approved under this title during the preceding 4 Federal fiscal years and a description of those programs;
 (B)a list of the States participating in the provisions of this title and the status of each State's programs and accomplishments during the preceding 4 Federal fiscal years;
 (C)an itemization of the allocation of funds to the various coastal states and a breakdown of the major projects and areas on which these funds were expended;
 (D)an identification of each State program that was reviewed and disapproved, including the reasons for the disapproval;
 (E)a summary of evaluation findings prepared in accordance with subsection (a) of section 312, and a description of any sanctions imposed under subsections (c) and (d) of that section;
 (F)a list of all activities and projects which, under the provisions of subsection (c) or subsection (d) of section 307, are not consistent with an applicable approved State management program;
 (G)a summary of the regulations issued by the Secretary or in effect during the preceding 4 Federal fiscal years;
 (H)a summary of a coordinated national strategy and program for the Nation's coastal zone, including identification and discussion of Federal, regional, State, and local responsibilities and functions therein;
 (I)a summary of outstanding problems arising in the administration of this title in order of priority; (J)a description of the economic, environmental, and social consequences of energy activity affecting the coastal zone and an evaluation of the effectiveness of financial assistance under section 308 in dealing with such consequences;
 (K)a description and evaluation of applicable interstate and regional planning and coordination mechanisms developed by the coastal states;
 (L)a summary and evaluation of the research, studies, and training conducted in support of coastal zone management; and
 (M)such other information as may be appropriate.; and (2)in subsection (b), by striking deems and inserting considers.
				108.Technical and conforming amendments
 (a)Congressional declaration of policySection 303 (16 U.S.C. 1452) is amended— (1)in paragraph (2)—
 (A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking states and inserting States; and (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a comma; and
 (2)in paragraph (4), by striking state and inserting State. (b)Administrative grantsSection 306(d)(10)(A) (16 U.S.C. 1455(d)(10)(A)) is amended by inserting a comma after development.
 (c)Authorization of the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation ProgramSection 307A (16 U.S.C. 1456–1) is amended— (1)in subsection (f)(4)(A)(i), by striking section 2(b) and inserting subsection (b); and
 (2)in subsection (f)(4)(C), by striking in (A) and inserting in subparagraph (A). (d)Review of performanceSection 312 (16 U.S.C. 1458) is amended in subsections (a) and (e), by striking the state and inserting the State.
 (e)Rules and regulationsSection 317 (16 U.S.C. 1463) is amended by striking state agencies and inserting State agencies. 109.Authorization of appropriationsSection 318(a) (16 U.S.C. 1464(a)) is amended to read as follows:

 (a)Sums appropriated to SecretaryThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, to remain available until expended— (1)for grants under sections 306, 306A, and 309, $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021; and
 (2)for grants under section 315, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.. IIGulf of Mexico regional coordination 201.Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that the United States should seek to attain coordination of the conservation and restoration efforts of the Gulf of Mexico in order to facilitate the continued economic uses of the Gulf of Mexico for the benefit of the people of the United States, reduce duplication of efforts and maximize efficiencies through a collaborative regional effort with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, in consultation with Federal agencies and State and local authorities.
 202.PurposesThe purposes of this title are— (1)to expand and strengthen the cooperative voluntary efforts, including international efforts, of public and private stakeholders to conserve and restore the Gulf of Mexico and maintain its highly productive multiple uses;
 (2)to recognize and enable the Gulf of Mexico Alliance as a coordinating entity of Federal and State actions relating to the management of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem with the cooperative voluntary efforts described in paragraph (1); and
 (3)to enable grant funding for coordination management, scientific research, conservation, and restoration activities to achieve these goals.
				203.Gulf of Mexico regional coordination
 (a)In generalThe eligible entity, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, may conduct programs—
 (1)to develop strategies— (A)for the conservation and restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, including—
 (i)improving the water quality; (ii)protecting nonregulated living resources;
 (iii)increasing valuable habitats; and
 (iv)enhancing coastal resilience in the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem; and (B)for the input and participation of appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and other public and private stakeholders in the conservation and restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem;
 (2)to coordinate, in the development of the strategies under paragraph (1), relevant Federal, State, and local government activities and resources to minimize duplication and maximize leveraging opportunities; and
 (3)to develop and implement specific action plans to carry out the strategies under paragraph (1). (b)Action plansAn action plan under subsection (a)(3) may include the following activities:
 (1)Monitoring the water quality and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. (2)Researching the effects of natural and human-induced environmental changes on the water quality and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
 (3)Developing and implementing locally based protection and restoration programs or projects within a watershed, including the creation, restoration, protection, or enhancement of habitat associated with the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
 (4)Eliminating or reducing nonpoint sources that discharge pollutants that contaminate the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, including activities to eliminate leaking septic systems and construct connections to local sewage systems.
 (5)Facilitating and promoting scientific, research, modeling, monitoring, data collection, and other activities that support the strategies under subsection (a)(1).
 (6)Fostering public stewardship of the living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem through information, education, engagement, and participation.
 (7)Developing and making available, through publications, technical assistance, and other appropriate means, information pertaining to the environmental quality and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
 (8)Such other activities as the Administrator considers appropriate to carry out the strategies under subsection (a)(1).
 (c)Administrative costsAdministrative costs, such as salaries and overhead, or indirect costs for services provided and charged against programs or activities carried out using funds made available through a grant under this section may not exceed 25 percent of the amount of the grant.
 (d)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Gulf of Mexico AllianceThe term Gulf of Mexico Alliance means the formal collaborative organization of Federal, State, local, and private participants established by the 5 Gulf States in 2004 as a nonregulatory, inclusive network of partners to provide a broad geographic focus on the primary environmental issues affecting the Gulf of Mexico.
 (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a consortium of the 5 States that have a shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico that is— (A)primarily focused on coastal and environmental issues affecting the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, excluding regulated fisheries;
 (B)a network of coastal resource managers that work together to significantly increase regional collaboration;
 (C)an organization that coordinates state and Federal agencies, NGOs, academia, and industry stakeholders for the purposes of ecological and economic health, conservation, and restoration of the Gulf of Mexico; and
 (D)established and governed by the 5 Gulf State governors, or their representatives. (3)Gulf of Mexico ecosystemThe term Gulf of Mexico ecosystem means the ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico and its watershed.
 (e)Limitation on regulatory authorityNothing in this section establishes any new regulatory authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the Gulf of Mexico Alliance.
 204.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this title $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021, to remain available until expended.
			IIICoastal zone impacts
 301.Agency consultations regarding coastal zone impactsThe Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 2(a) (16 U.S.C. 662(a))—
 (A)by striking Interior, and with the and inserting Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, the; and (B)by inserting and the head of any potentially impacted coastal state (as defined in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453), before with a view; and
 (2)in section 8 (16 U.S.C. 666b), by adding and fisheries (as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802)) after fishes.December 9, 2016Reported with an amendment


116 HRES 268 IH: Expressing support for the designation of Cesar Chavez’s birthday, March 31, 2019, as National Border Control Day.
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IV116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 268IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 28, 2019Mr. Gosar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of Cesar Chavez’s birthday, March 31, 2019, as National
			 Border Control Day.

 Whereas Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona; Whereas, in 1962, Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers, to improve the wages and working conditions for American farmworkers;
 Whereas Chavez’s union drew on the imagery of civil rights to use nonviolence and mass mobilization to improve the conditions of persecuted and impoverished American workers;
 Whereas Cesar Chavez believed that preventing illegal immigration was an essential prerequisite to improving the circumstances of American farmworkers;
 Whereas, in 1969, Chavez led a march to the Mexican border to protest illegal immigration, joined by Senator Walter Mondale and Martin Luther King’s successor as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Ralph Abernathy;
 Whereas Chavez noted that it is almost impossible to start some effective program to get these people their jobs back from the braceros once employers replace them;
 Whereas, in the 1970s, Chavez combined a campaign of identifying and reporting illegal workers with a campaign to boycott nonunionized farms in order to protect the labor of the unionized American worker;
 Whereas Chavez recognized that flooding the labor market with people from abroad undermines the unionized American worker;
 Whereas, in 1979, at the National Press Club, Chavez emphatically supported enforcement of immigration laws, stating that people are being hurt and being destroyed, and with the complicity and with the help, of the Federal Government; and
 Whereas President Clinton recognized Chavez’s work saying, We can be proud of his enormous accomplishments and in the dignity and comfort he brought to the lives of so many of our country’s least powerful and most dispossessed workers: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)supports the designation of National Border Control Day;
 (2)expresses strong support for Cesar Chavez’s fight to defend the interests of the American farmworkers, and for his recognition that nonviolent action could protect these workers against the business interests which would replace them with illegal foreign labor; and
 (3)encourages recognition and celebration of National Border Control Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5692
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			November 12, 2014
			Mr. Poe of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

		A BILL
		To restrict passports for travel to or use in certain countries, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ebola Prevention Act of 2014.
		2.Restriction of passports for travel to or use in certain countries
			(a)In generalDue to the imminent danger to the public health and pursuant to section 1 of the Act entitled An Act to regulate the issue and validity of passports, and for other purposes, approved July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 211a), commonly known as the Passport Act of 1926, the Secretary of State shall designate all passports as restricted for travel to or for use in
			 Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
			(b)ExceptionThe restriction on passports described in subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any travel
			 to for use in Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone the purpose of which the
			 Secretary of State determines to be for diplomatic, health care,
			 humanitarian, journalistic, or military reasons.
			(c)ReportingNot later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall
			 submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives
			 and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on the
			 implementation of this Act.


		II
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3748
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 27 (legislative
			 day, July 26), 2006
			Mr. Nelson of Florida
			 (for himself and Mr. Martinez) introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Environment and Public
			 Works

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of the Army to publish a
		  supplement to the major rehabilitation report for the Herbert Hoover Dike
		  system, and for other purposes.

		1.Herbert Hoover Dike
			 Supplemental Major Rehabilitation Report
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than May 31, 2007, the Secretary of the Army
			 shall publish a supplement to the major rehabilitation report for the Herbert
			 Hoover Dike system, approved by the Chief of Engineers in November 2000.
			(b)InclusionsThe
			 supplemental report under subsection (a) shall include—
				(1)an evaluation of
			 existing conditions at the Herbert Hoover Dike system;
				(2)an identification
			 of additional risks associated with flood events at the system that are equal
			 to or greater than the standard projected flood risks;
				(3)an evaluation of
			 the potential to integrate projects of the Corps of Engineers into an enhanced
			 flood protection system for Lake Okeechobee, including—
					(A)the potential for
			 additional water storage north of Lake Okeechobee; and
					(B)an analysis of
			 other project features included in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
			 Plan; and
					(4)a review of the
			 report prepared for the south Florida water management district dated April
			 2006.
				(c)Authorization
			 of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry
			 out this section $1,500,000.