110 HRES 1009 IH: Recognizing school resource officers and

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2008-02-28
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		IV
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 1009
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 28, 2008
			Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of
			 Florida (for herself, Mr.
			 Reichert, Mr. Rogers of
			 Alabama, Mr. Etheridge,
			 Mr. Ruppersberger, and
			 Mr. Keller of Florida) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Education and
			 Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the
			 Judiciary, for a period
			 to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of
			 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
			 concerned

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing school resource officers and
		  their crucial role in keeping America’s students, teachers, and administrators
		  safe.

		Whereas during the 2005–2006 school year, 86 percent of
			 public schools reported that at least 1 violent act, theft, or other crime
			 occurred at their schools;
		Whereas from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006, there
			 were 35 school-associated violent deaths in elementary and secondary schools in
			 the United States;
		Whereas in 2005, 36 percent of students in grades 9–12
			 reported they had been in a fight anywhere, and 14 percent said they had been
			 in a fight on school property during the previous 12 months;
		Whereas in 2005, among students ages 12–18, there were
			 about 1,500,000 victims of nonfatal crimes at school, including 868,100 thefts
			 and 628,200 violent crimes;
		Whereas in 2005, 8 percent of students in grades 9 through
			 12 reported being threatened or injured with a weapon in the previous year, and
			 25 percent reported drugs were made available to them on school
			 property;
		Whereas from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006, there
			 were 14 homicides and 3 suicides of youth at school, or about 1 homicide or
			 suicide per 3,200,000 students enrolled during the 2005–2006 school
			 year;
		Whereas studies suggest that the mere presence of a
			 uniformed police officer deters acts of crime;
		Whereas research shows that an officer’s presence gives
			 students a sense of security;
		Whereas research indicates that law enforcement
			 integration into schools increases the likelihood that crimes taking place on
			 school grounds will be detected, reported, and recorded;
		Whereas school resource officers allow police forces
			 greater flexibility in policing the surrounding community;
		Whereas school resource officers provide schools with an
			 immediate response to violent incidents on school grounds; and
		Whereas school resource officers promote a positive image
			 of law enforcement to the surrounding community: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)recognizes school
			 resource officers and their crucial role in keeping America’s students,
			 teachers, and administrators safe; and
			(2)honors school
			 resource officers for their outstanding service to America’s schools and
			 communities.


110 HR 5269 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

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2008-02-07
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		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5269
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 7, 2008
			Mr. Brady of Texas
			 (for himself and Mr. Hinojosa)
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow
		  additional expenses for purposes of determining the Hope Scholarship Credit,
		  and for other purposes.

		1.Modification of Hope
			 Scholarship Credit
			(a)Allowance of
			 additional expensesParagraph (1) of section 25A(f) of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining qualified tuition and related expenses)
			 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

					(D)Additional
				expenses allowed for Hope Scholarship CreditFor purposes of the
				Hope Scholarship Credit, such term shall include—
						(i)costs incurred for
				room and board that are not in excess of the limitation imposed under section
				529(e)(3)(B)(ii),
						(ii)at the election
				of the taxpayer, expenses which would be employment-related expenses (as
				defined in section 21(b)) if attendance at an eligible educational institution
				were treated as employment, and
						(iii)books, supplies,
				and equipment required for courses of instruction at the eligible educational
				institution.
						No
				credit shall be allowed to the taxpayer under section 21 for the taxable year
				if the taxpayer elects the application of clause (ii) for such taxable
				year..
			(b)Effective
			 DateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses
			 paid after December 31, 2007 (in taxable years ending after such date), for
			 education furnished in academic periods beginning after such date.


110 HR 4894 IH: Educational Immunity Act of

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2007-12-19
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		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 4894
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 19, 2007
			Mr. Gohmert
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To provide liability protection in Federal court for
		  educators and school administrators, who are working within the scope of their
		  employment, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Educational Immunity Act of
			 2005.
		2.Liability
			 protection in Federal court for educators and school administrators
			(a)In
			 generalAn educator or school
			 administrator in a pre-K–12 school is not liable, in Federal court, for damages
			 of any nature or any other legal or equitable remedy, for any act or omission
			 in the course and scope of that employment, except as provided in this
			 section.
			(b)ExceptionsThe
			 liability protection in subsection (a) does not apply to—
				(1)liability under a
			 contract; or
				(2)conduct punishable
			 as a crime.
				(c)Attorney fees and
			 costsIf any teacher or
			 school administrator is sued and the case is dismissed or no liability found
			 against such teacher or administrator, the person immunized hereunder is
			 entitled to be reimbursed for actual attorneys fees, all court related costs,
			 fees and expenses, as well as out of pocket monies expended or lost arising out
			 of or related to the litigation.
			(d)DefinitionsIn
			 this section:
				(1)The term
			 pre-K–12 school means a school, whether public or private, for
			 one or more grades from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
				(2)The term
			 educator includes a teacher, a teaching assistant, a guest
			 lecturer, and a librarian.
				(3)The term school
			 administrator includes a principal, an assistant principal, a
			 Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or their employees.
				(4)The term
			 employed includes work on an unpaid basis.


110 HR 3472 IH: For the relief of Richelle Starnes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-09-04
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3472
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 4, 2007
Mr. Feeney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL
For the relief of Richelle Starnes.

1. FindingsCongress finds the following:
(1)In 1979, Kathy Baker contracted HIV as the direct result of an ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosed by her naval physician at Mare Island Naval Clinic in Vallejo, California. This misdiagnosis precipitated an emergency blood transfusion, which was later determined to be the source of her infection.
(2)In 1980, Kathy Baker gave birth to her daughter Richelle (now known as Richelle Starnes), who was born with HIV.
(3)Because of the Navy’s culpability for Richelle’s condition, Richelle has received treatment from the Navy as a Secretary of the Navy Designee. However, the Navy recently informed Richelle that the Navy would only extend her treatment for outpatient care for 3 additional years, and it would no longer pay for inpatient treatment or prescribed medications.
2.Provision of medical care
(a)Inpatient and outpatient careThe Secretary of the Navy shall provide, free of charge, inpatient and outpatient treatment to Richelle Starnes at any naval medical facility for any care arising from or related to HIV or the treatment of HIV.
(b)Prescription MedicationThe Secretary of the Navy shall provide, free of charge, medication to Richelle Starnes that is prescribed for reasons arising from or related to HIV or the treatment of HIV.


115 HR 7078 IH: Protection from Algal Toxins Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-10-19
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7078IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 19, 2018Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Ms. Bonamici, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Quigley, and Ms. Fudge) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
			 Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a
			 national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protection from Algal Toxins Act. 2.Deadline for regulations on microcystin toxinSection 1412(b)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(D)Microcystin toxin
 (i)Notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection, not later than the date described in clause (ii), the Administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin.
 (ii)The date described in this clause is date of the first final determination under paragraph (1)(B)(ii)(I) made after the date of enactment of this subparagraph..


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 503
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 25, 2012
			Mr. Johnson of South
			 Dakota (for himself and Mr.
			 Kirk) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
			 agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating June 2012 as National
		  Aphasia Awareness Month and supporting efforts to increase awareness of
		  aphasia.

		Whereas aphasia is a communication impairment caused by
			 brain damage that typically results from a stroke;
		Whereas aphasia can also occur with other neurological
			 disorders, such as a brain tumor;
		Whereas many people with aphasia also have weakness or
			 paralysis in the right leg and right arm, usually due to damage to the left
			 hemisphere of the brain, which controls language and movement on the right side
			 of the body;
		Whereas the effects of aphasia may include a loss of, or
			 reduction in, the ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write, but the
			 intelligence of a person with aphasia remains intact;
		Whereas, according to the National Institute of
			 Neurological Disorders and Stroke (referred to in this preamble as the
			 NINDS), strokes are the third-leading cause of death in the
			 United States, ranking behind heart disease and cancer;
		Whereas strokes are a leading cause of serious, long-term
			 disability in the United States;
		Whereas the NINDS estimates that there are approximately
			 5,000,000 stroke survivors in the United States;
		Whereas the NINDS estimates that people in the United
			 States suffer approximately 750,000 strokes per year, with about
			 1/3 of the strokes resulting in aphasia;
		Whereas, according to the NINDS, aphasia affects at least
			 1,000,000 people in the United States;
		Whereas the NINDS estimates that more than 200,000 people
			 in the United States acquire aphasia each year;
		Whereas the people of the United States should strive to
			 learn more about aphasia and to promote research, rehabilitation, and support
			 services for people with aphasia and aphasia caregivers throughout the United
			 States; and
		Whereas people with aphasia and their caregivers envision
			 a world that recognizes the silent disability of aphasia and
			 provides opportunity and fulfillment for people affected by aphasia: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates June
			 2012 as National Aphasia Awareness Month;
			(2)supports efforts
			 to increase awareness of aphasia;
			(3)recognizes that
			 strokes, a primary cause of aphasia, are the third-largest cause of death and
			 disability in the United States;
			(4)acknowledges that
			 aphasia deserves more attention and study to find new solutions for people
			 experiencing aphasia and their caregivers;
			(5)supports efforts
			 to make the voices of people with aphasia heard, because people with aphasia
			 are often unable to communicate with others; and
			(6)encourages all
			 people in the United States to observe National Aphasia Awareness Month with
			 appropriate events and activities.


116 S4556 ES: To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes.
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116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4556IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes.1.Access road for Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center(a)Acquisition of Land(1)AuthorizationThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as Best Road, beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road.(2)CompensationThe Secretary shall pay fair market value for the land authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair market value shall be determined—(A)using Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and(B)by an appraiser acceptable to the Secretary and the owners of the land to be acquired.(3)Additional rightsIn addition to the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, land or interests in land as reasonably necessary to construct and maintain the road as required by subsection (b).(b)Construction and maintenance of road(1)ConstructionAfter the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California.(2)MaintenanceThe Secretary—(A)shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or(B)enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1).Passed the Senate December 20, 2020.Secretary


115 HR 6435 IH: Election Vendor Security Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-07-18
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6435IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 18, 2018Mr. Raskin (for himself, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Brown of Maryland, and Ms. Meng) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationA BILLTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit States from entering into agreements with
			 vendors for the provision, support, or maintenance of election systems if
			 the vendors are owned or controlled by persons who are not citizens,
			 nationals, or permanent residents of the United States or do not meet
			 cybersecurity best practices, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Election Vendor Security Act. 2.Prohibiting agreements with vendors for operation of election systems who are foreign nationals or who fail to meet cybersecurity best practices (a)ProhibitionTitle III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21083 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306; and (2)by inserting after section 303 the following new section:

						304.Requirements for vendors of election systems
 (a)Prohibiting agreements with vendors failing To meet requirementsA State, unit of local government, or any component of a State or unit of local government which is responsible for the administration of an election for Federal office may not enter into an agreement with a vendor to provide, support, or maintain any component of the election system unless the vendor meets the criteria described in subsection (b).
 (b)Criteria for vendorsThe criteria described in this subsection with respect to a vendor are as follows, as established and published by the Chair of the Commission in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security:
 (1)The vendor shall certify that it is owned and controlled by a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States, and that none of its activities are directed, supervised, controlled, subsidized, or financed, and none of its policies are determined by, any foreign principal (as defined in section 1(b) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611(b)), or by any agent of a foreign principal required to register under such Act.
 (2)The vendor shall disclose to the Chair and the Secretary, and to the chief State election official of any State in which the vendor provides, supports, or maintains any component of an election system, any sourcing outside the United States for parts of the system.
 (3)The vendor shall ensure that the election system will be developed and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the cybersecurity best practices established under subsection (c).
 (4)The vendor shall maintain its information technology infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the cybersecurity best practices established under subsection (c).
 (5)The vendor shall report any known or suspected security incidents involving election systems to the chief State election official of the State involved or the official’s designee, the Chair, and the Secretary not later than 10 days after the vendor first knows or suspects that the incident occurred.
 (c)Cybersecurity best practicesNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Chair and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish and publish cybersecurity best practices for vendors who provide, support, or maintain election systems, and shall establish and publish updates to such best practices at such times as the Chair and the Secretary consider appropriate.
							(d)Availability of list of participating vendors
 (1)Submission of list to CommissionNot later than 90 days before the date of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office (beginning with the election held in November 2018), each State shall submit to the Commission a list of all vendors who will be providing, supporting, or maintaining any component of any election system which will be used to carry out such election in the State.
 (2)Posting by CommissionUpon receiving a list from a State under paragraph (1), the Commission shall post the list on the official public website of the Commission.
 (e)Election system definedIn this section, the term election system means any system used in the administration of elections for Federal office, as well as related information and communications technology, including voter registration databases, voting machines, electronic mail and other communications systems (including electronic mail and other systems of vendors who have entered into contracts with election agencies to support the administration of elections, manage the election process, and report and display election results), and other systems used to manage the election process and to report and display election results on behalf of a State or unit of local government..
 (b)Conforming amendment relating to enforcementSection 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 304. (c)Clerical amendmentsThe table of contents of such Act is amended—
 (1)by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and
 (2)by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item:   Sec. 304. Requirements for vendors of election systems.. (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2018 and each succeeding election for Federal office.


116 HR 6200 IH: Pandemic EBT Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-03-11
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6200IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 11, 2020Ms. Fudge (for herself and Mr. Scott of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide certain food assistance for eligible children during periods when their schools are closed due to a public health emergency; and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pandemic EBT Act of 2020.2.Department of Agriculture assistance during public health emergency(a)Pandemic emergencyDuring fiscal year 2020, in any case in which a school is closed for at least 5 consecutive days during a public health emergency designation during which the school would otherwise be in session, each household containing at least 1 member who is an eligible child attending the school shall be eligible to receive assistance pursuant to a State agency plan approved under subsection (b)(b)AssistanceTo carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may approve State agency plans for temporary emergency standards of eligibility and levels of benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) for households with eligible children. Plans approved by the Secretary may provide for supplemental allotments to households receiving benefits under such Act, and issuances to households not already receiving benefits. Such level of benefits shall be determined by the Secretary in an amount not less than the value of meals at the free rate over the course of 5 school days for each eligible child in the household.(c)Minimum closure requirementThe Secretary of Agriculture shall not provide assistance under this section in the case of a school that is closed for less than 5 consecutive days.(d)Use of ebt systemA State agency may provide assistance under this section through the EBT card system established under section 7 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016).(e)Release of informationNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture may authorize State educational agencies and school food authorities administering a school lunch program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) to release to appropriate officials administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program such information as may be necessary to carry out this section.(f)WaiversTo facilitate implementation of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may approve waivers of the limits on certification periods otherwise applicable under section 3(f) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(f)), reporting requirements otherwise applicable under section 6(c) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2015(c)), and other administrative requirements otherwise applicable to State agencies under such Act.(g)FundingThe Secretary of Agriculture shall use funds made available under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) to fund, with the exception of the commodities described in subsection (h), benefits provided under this section.(h)Availability of commoditiesDuring fiscal year 2020, the Secretary of Agriculture may utilize funds appropriated under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), to purchase commodities for emergency distribution in any area of the United States during a public health emergency designation.(i)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)The term eligible child means a child (as defined in section 12(d), or served under section 11(a)(1), of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(d), 1759(a)(1)) who, if not for the closure of the school attended by the child during a public health emergency designation and due to concerns about a novel coronavirus outbreak, would receive free or reduced price school meals under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 175l et seq.) at the school.(2)The term public health emergency designation means the declaration—(A)of a public health emergency, based on an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); or(B)of a domestic emergency, based on an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), by the Secretary of Homeland Security.(3)The term school has the meaning given the term in section 12(d) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(d)).


110 HR 3732 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped.
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2007-10-02
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 3732
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 2, 2007
Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped.

1.Phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped
(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:

9902.04.76Phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped (CAS No. 95823–34–0) (provided for in subheading 3206.50.00)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2012    .
(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.


110 HCON 383 IH: Recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-06-26
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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 383
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 26, 2008
Ms. Herseth Sandlin (for herself and Mr. Blunt) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.

Whereas the United States promotes and encourages the creation and revitalization of sustainable and strong neighborhoods in partnership with States, cities, and local communities, and in conjunction with the independent and collective actions of private citizens and organizations;
Whereas establishing a housing infrastructure strengthens neighborhoods and local economies and nurtures the families who reside in them;
Whereas an integral element of a strong community is a sufficient supply of affordable housing;
Whereas affordable housing may be provided in many forms, including apartment buildings, transitional and temporary homes, condominiums, cooperatives, and single family homes;
Whereas, for many families, a home is not merely shelter, but also provides an opportunity for growth, prosperity, and security;
Whereas homeownership spurs the production and sale of goods and services, generates new jobs, encourages savings and investment, promotes economic and civic responsibility, and enhances the financial security of all people in the United States;
Whereas although the United States is the first nation in the world to make owning a home a reality for the vast majority of families, one-third of homeowners in the United States are severely cost-burdened homeowners;
Whereas Habitat for Humanity is able to sell homes to working families at 30 percent to 60 percent of median income;
Whereas the community-building activities of neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations empower individuals to improve their lives and make communities safer and healthier for families;
Whereas one of the best-known nonprofit housing organizations is Habitat for Humanity, which builds simple but adequate housing for less fortunate families and symbolizes the self-help approach to homeownership;
Whereas studies show that home ownership has a positive impact on the lives of family members, including improved physical and mental health;
Whereas Habitat for Humanity is organized in all 50 States and the District of Columbia;
Whereas Habitat for Humanity has built over 275,000 houses worldwide and endeavors to complete another 100,000 homes by the end of 2009;
Whereas Habitat for Humanity provides opportunities for people from every segment of society to volunteer to help make the American dream a reality for families who otherwise would not own a home; and
Whereas June has been designated National Homeownership Month: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1)everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live;
(2)Members of the House of Representatives and Senate should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism;
(3)during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members of the House of Representatives and Senate are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and States; and
(4)these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.


109 HR 2273 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur VP LS 2253.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-11
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2273
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 11, 2005
Mr. English of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur VP LS 2253.

1.Desmodur VP LS 2253
(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:

9902.09.053,5-Dimethylpyrazole-blocked hexamethylene diisocyante based adduct in organic solvent (CAS No. 163206-31-3) (provided for in subheading 3911.90.90)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.


		IV
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 730
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 13, 2012
			Mr. Smith of New
			 Jersey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the
			 Judiciary, for a period
			 to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of
			 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
			 concerned

		RESOLUTION
		Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure
		  free and fair parliamentary elections on October 28, 2012, by adhering to
		  democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process and
		  releasing opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated
		  grounds.

		Whereas Ukraine’s independence and future democratic
			 evolution is of vital importance to the Euro-Atlantic community;
		Whereas, since the restoration of Ukraine’s independence
			 21 years ago, the United States and Ukraine have maintained a strong
			 relationship, as evidenced by the United States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic
			 Partnership and Ukraine has played a vital, active, and constructive role in
			 enhancing global security;
		Whereas Ukraine stands at a critical juncture in its
			 development to a more fully democratic country, and the parliamentary elections
			 on October 28, 2012, will play a highly significant role in demonstrating the
			 seriousness of the Ukrainian authorities’ commitment to democracy and respect
			 for human rights and the rule of law;
		Whereas, since Viktor Yanukovych became President of
			 Ukraine in February 2010, Ukraine has seen serious setbacks to its democratic
			 development, including the concentration of power in the hands of the president
			 and his Party of Regions;
		Whereas the Yanukovych administration has engaged in the
			 abusive practice of selective justice, targeting leading opposition political
			 figures for prosecution;
		Whereas the most stark manifestation of Ukraine’s
			 democratic backsliding has been the politically motivated prosecution and
			 imprisonment of former Prime Minister and opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko,
			 former Interior Minister and opposition leader Yuri Lutsenko, and former acting
			 Defense Minister Valery Ivashchenko;
		Whereas Ms. Tymoshenko and other imprisoned senior former
			 government officials have been denied access to proper medical care;
		Whereas, since Ms. Tymoshenko’s imprisonment, the
			 Prosecutor General has reopened additional highly questionable, politically
			 motivated cases against her, some of which were previously closed and reported
			 to be sealed under a 10-year statute of limitations;
		Whereas the continued imprisonment and prohibition from
			 participation in the October parliamentary elections of Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr.
			 Lutsenko makes it impossible for the international community to assess these
			 elections as having fully met international democratic standards;
		Whereas according to the Department of State’s 2011
			 Country Report on Human Rights Practices, serious and salient human rights
			 problems in Ukraine include the Government of Ukraine’s measures to limit
			 freedom of peaceful assembly, increased government pressure on independent
			 media outlets and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and pervasive
			 corruption in all branches of government, all of which could have a detrimental
			 impact on the upcoming election process;
		Whereas the Freedom in the World Indexes for 2011 and 2012
			 prepared by Freedom House have downgraded Ukraine’s rating from
			 Free to a Partly Free country under conditions
			 created by the current government;
		Whereas Ukraine’s past 4 national elections, 2
			 presidential and 2 parliamentary, received positive assessments from the
			 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)-led international
			 observation missions;
		Whereas the October 2010 nationwide local elections, in
			 contrast, fell short of democratic standards, according to credible domestic
			 and international observers;
		Whereas the Government of Ukraine can restore some measure
			 of credibility by impartially administering the elections, allowing the
			 campaign environment in which candidates, campaign activists, and observers can
			 operate free from harassment and intimidation, ensuring the transparent and
			 equitable formation of territorial and precinct election commissions, and
			 respecting and adhering to the legal framework for the election;
		Whereas Ukraine will assume the leadership of the OSCE as
			 the Chair-in-Office for 2013 and can expect closer scrutiny of its OSCE
			 commitments; and
		Whereas the Government of Ukraine can demonstrate its
			 commitment to democracy by conducting a free, fair, and transparent
			 parliamentary election process, as the quality of this process will determine
			 the course of the future relations between the United States and Ukraine: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)demands that President Yanukovych and the
			 Government of Ukraine cease selective prosecutions, free Mrs. Tymoshenko and
			 the other senior officials of the previous government currently in detention,
			 and restore their full political and civil rights;
			(2)urges the
			 Government of Ukraine to ensure full respect of the legal and human rights of
			 all prisoners sentenced on politically motivated grounds, including the right
			 to medical care, in line with international standards;
			(3)calls for denying United States visas to
			 Ukrainian officials involved in serious human rights abuses, anti-democratic
			 actions, or corruption that undermines or injures democratic institutions in
			 Ukraine, including officials responsible for and participating in the selective
			 prosecution and persecution of political opponents;
			(4)urges the Government of Ukraine to meet its
			 commitments on free and fair elections, as delineated in the 1990 Copenhagen
			 Document of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE),
			 with respect to the entire campaign process, including formation of election
			 commissions, nomination of candidates, campaign, voting, count, tabulation, and
			 processing of election challenges and complaints;
			(5)urges the
			 Ukrainian authorities to ensure—
				(A)the full
			 transparency of election procedures before, during, and after the 2012
			 parliamentary elections;
				(B)free access for
			 domestic and international election observers;
				(C)balanced and fair
			 representation on all election commissions;
				(D)unimpeded access
			 by all parties and candidates to print, radio, television, and Internet media
			 on a non-discriminatory basis; and
				(E)the freedom of
			 candidates, members of opposition parties, and independent media organizations
			 from intimidation or harassment by government officials at all levels;
				(6)urges that the
			 courts of Ukraine address all election-related complaints objectively and in
			 timely fashion;
			(7)encourages the
			 Government of Ukraine to take immediate measures to reverse the current
			 anti-democratic course and display exemplary conduct as the incoming 2013 OSCE
			 Chair-in-Office by adhering to its OSCE commitments, especially in the areas of
			 human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law;
			(8)expresses its
			 continuing strong support for the efforts of Ukrainian citizens to establish
			 democracy based on the rule of law and respect for human rights; and
			(9)reaffirms its
			 ongoing support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial
			 integrity, and assumption of Ukraine’s rightful place as a full member of the
			 international community of democracies.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6284
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 29, 2010
			Mr. Broun of Georgia
			 (for himself, Mr. Chaffetz,
			 Mr. Tiahrt,
			 Mr. King of Iowa,
			 Mr. Bartlett,
			 Mr. Rooney,
			 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia,
			 Mr. Bishop of Utah,
			 Mr. Posey,
			 Mr. Neugebauer,
			 Ms. Granger,
			 Mr. Marchant,
			 Mrs. Blackburn,
			 Mr. Wamp, Mr. Latta, Mr.
			 Lamborn, Mrs. Schmidt,
			 Mr. Pitts,
			 Mr. McClintock,
			 Mr. Jordan of Ohio,
			 Mr. Shadegg,
			 Mr. Manzullo,
			 Mr. Hoekstra,
			 Mr. Coffman of Colorado,
			 Mr. Olson,
			 Mr. Culberson,
			 Mr. Graves of Georgia,
			 Mr. Gohmert,
			 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas,
			 Mr. Carter,
			 Mr. Akin, Mr. Miller of Florida,
			 Mr. Boozman,
			 Mrs. Lummis,
			 Mr. Rehberg,
			 Mr. Moran of Kansas, and
			 Mr. Scalise) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental
		  Protection Agency from regulating, based on material composition, any type of
		  firearm ammunition or fishing tackle.

		1.Firearm ammunition and
			 fishing tackleThe
			 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not prohibit, limit,
			 or control, based on material composition, any type of firearm ammunition or
			 fishing tackle.


113 HR 2707 IH: Clean Water Compliance and Ratepayer Affordability Act of 2013
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2013-07-17
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2707
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 17, 2013
			Mr. Chabot (for
			 himself, Mr. Simpson, and
			 Mr. Graves of Missouri) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and
			 Infrastructure

		A BILL
		To direct the Administrator of the Environmental
		  Protection Agency to carry out a pilot program to work with municipalities that
		  are seeking to develop and implement integrated plans to meet their wastewater
		  and stormwater obligations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and
		  for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Clean Water Compliance and Ratepayer
			 Affordability Act of 2013.
		2.Integrated
			 municipal stormwater and wastewater approach framework
			(a)In
			 generalIn the first 5 fiscal
			 years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of
			 the Environmental Protection Agency, in coordination with appropriate State,
			 local, and regional authorities, shall carry out a pilot program under which
			 the Administrator shall work cooperatively with and facilitate the efforts of
			 municipalities to develop and implement integrated plans to meet their
			 wastewater and stormwater obligations under the Federal Water Pollution Control
			 Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) in a more cost-effective and flexible
			 manner.
			(b)FrameworkThe
			 Administrator shall carry out the pilot program in a manner that is consistent
			 with the Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Approach Framework
			 issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, dated May 2012.
			(c)Selection of
			 municipalities
				(1)In
			 generalThe Administrator, in consultation with States that have
			 approved National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System programs, shall select
			 not less than 15 municipalities to participate in the pilot program.
				(2)FactorsIn
			 selecting the municipalities, the Administrator shall—
					(A)specifically focus
			 on—
						(i)municipalities
			 that are operating under an administrative order, administrative consent
			 agreement, or judicial consent decree to comply with the requirements of the
			 Federal Water Pollution Control Act;
						(ii)other
			 municipalities facing compliance issues under the Federal Water Pollution
			 Control Act, in addition to the municipalities described in clause (i);
			 and
						(iii)municipalities that are affected by
			 affordability constraints in planning and implementing control measures to
			 address wet weather discharges from their wastewater and stormwater facilities;
			 and
						(B)give priority to municipalities with a
			 history of knowledgeable, detailed, and comprehensive efforts to develop
			 integrated and adaptive clean water management practices, without regard to the
			 status of the municipality in the process of planning or implementing such
			 practices.
					(d)Approval of
			 integrated plans
				(1)In
			 generalIn approving the integrated plan of a municipality under
			 the pilot program, the Administrator shall—
					(A)account for the
			 financial capability of the municipality to adequately address the requirements
			 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act that apply to the
			 municipality;
					(B)prioritize the
			 obligations of the municipality under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
			 according to the most cost-effective and environmentally beneficial
			 outcomes;
					(C)account for the
			 maintenance, operational, and regulatory obligations of the municipality;
			 and
					(D)enable the
			 municipality to implement innovative and flexible approaches to meet the
			 obligations of the municipality under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
					(2)Use of adaptive
			 management approaches
					(A)PriorityIn
			 selecting municipalities to participate in the program, the Administrator may
			 give priority to a municipality that is seeking to develop and implement an
			 integrated plan that includes adaptive approaches to account for changed or
			 future uncertain circumstances.
					(B)Types of
			 adaptive approachesAdaptive approaches referred to in
			 subparagraph (A) include, at a minimum—
						(i)the
			 use of new innovative technical or institutional approaches; and
						(ii)the
			 ability to adapt the integrated plan in response to new regulatory requirements
			 and reductions in financial capability.
						(3)Additional
			 authoritiesIn carrying out
			 the pilot program, the Administrator may, in full coordination and mutual
			 agreement with a municipality selected to participate in the pilot
			 program—
					(A)extend the allowable national pollutant
			 discharge elimination system permit term under section 402 of the Federal Water
			 Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to a maximum of 25 years, and make
			 corresponding changes to any associated implementation schedule;
					(B)modify the implementation terms of a
			 consent decree entered into by the municipality with the Administrator pursuant
			 to that Act; and
					(C)provide additional regulatory flexibility
			 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in approving and implementing an
			 integrated plan that includes adaptive approaches in order to encourage the
			 innovation integral to such approaches.
					(e)Report to
			 CongressNot later than 1
			 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter for 5
			 years, the Administrator shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of
			 the pilot program, including a description of the specific outcomes expected to
			 be achieved that will reduce the costs of complying with the requirements of
			 the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for municipalities participating in the
			 program and similarly situated municipalities.


110 HR 7085 IH: America’s Right-to- Eat Rescue Act of

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-09-25
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 7085
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 25, 2008
			Mr. Baca introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Agriculture,
			 and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be
			 subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
			 concerned

		A BILL
		To require that the poverty line determined for the State
		  of Alaska be used for all the States and the District of Columbia, during a
		  6-month period for the purpose of carrying out the Food and Nutrition Act of
		  2008 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 America’s Right-to- Eat Rescue Act of
			 2008.
		2.Temporary uniform
			 use of Alaska poverty line for implementation of certain nutrition
			 programsDuring the 6-month
			 period beginning on the 1st day of the 1st month that begins more than 30 days
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act, each reference to the poverty line
			 applicable in—
			(1)the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7
			 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), and
			(2)the Richard B. Russell National School
			 Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.),
			with respect
			 to any of the several States or the District of Columbia, shall be deemed to be
			 a reference to the poverty line then applicable under the Acts for such period
			 with respect to the State of Alaska.


117 HR 1949 IH: Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-03-16
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1949IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 16, 2021Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 201 of title 18, United States Code, to redefine the term official act in bribery cases involving public officials to strengthen accountability and oversight.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2021.2.Strengthening accountability and oversightSection 201(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:(3)the term official act includes any action taken or to be taken under color of official authority by a public official or person who has been selected to be a public official..


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6065
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 30, 2010
			Mr. Ruppersberger
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Ways and Means, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To provide that certain Secret Service employees may
		  elect to transition to coverage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire
		  Fighter Retirement and Disability System.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 United States Secret Service
			 Retirement Act of 2010.
		2.Retirement
			 treatment of certain Secret Service employees
			(a)DefinitionsIn
			 this Act:
				(1)BoardThe
			 term Board means the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment
			 Board.
				(2)Covered
			 employeeThe term covered employee means an
			 individual who—
					(A)was hired as a
			 member of the United States Secret Service Division or the United States Secret
			 Service Uniformed Division during the period beginning on January 1, 1984,
			 through December 31, 1986;
					(B)has actively
			 performed duties other than clerical for 10 or more years directly related to
			 the protection mission of the United States Secret Service described under
			 section 3056 of title 18, United States Code;
					(C)is serving as a
			 member of the United States Secret Service Division or the United States Secret
			 Service Uniformed Division (or any successor entity) on the date of enactment
			 of this Act;
					(D)is participating
			 in the Federal Employees Retirement System under subchapters II and III of
			 chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code on the date of enactment of this
			 Act;
					(E)has an amount in
			 the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund that—
						(i)exceeds the
			 transition cost of that individual; and
						(ii)is
			 available for withdrawal (including availability after application of section
			 8435 of title 5, United States Code) immediately before filing an election
			 under subsection (d); and
						(F)files an election
			 to be a covered employee under subsection (d).
					(3)DC Retirement
			 SystemThe term DC Retirement System means the
			 District of Columbia Police and Firefighters Retirement and Disability System
			 administered under the provisions of law codified in chapter 7 of title 5 of
			 the District of Columbia Official Code.
				(4)Office of Pay
			 and Retirement ServicesThe term Office of Pay and
			 Retirement Services means the Office of Pay and Retirement Services of
			 the District of Columbia.
				(5)Transition
			 costsThe term transition costs means the amount
			 determined by the Office of Pay and Retirement Services under subsection (c)(1)
			 with respect to each individual described under subsection (a)(2) (A), (B),
			 (C), and (D).
				(b)Notifications
				(1)Initial
			 notificationNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment
			 of this Act, the United States Secret Service shall notify employees of the
			 United States Secret Service that individuals described under subsection (a)(2)
			 (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) are qualified to file an election under subsection
			 (d).
				(2)Notification of
			 transition costsNot later than 15 days after the United States
			 Secret Service receives a determination from the Office of Pay and Retirement
			 Services of the transition costs of any employee, the United States Secret
			 Service shall notify that employee of—
					(A)the transition
			 costs of that employee; and
					(B)if the employee
			 files an election under subsection (d), the requirement of that employee (in
			 accordance with the regulations of the Board) to—
						(i)complete the
			 withdrawal forms; and
						(ii)provide for the
			 transfer of the transition costs from the account of that individual in the
			 Thrift Savings Fund.
						(c)Transition
			 costs
				(1)DeterminationsWith
			 respect to each individual described under subsection (a)(2) (A), (B), (C), and
			 (D), the Office of Pay and Retirement Services shall determine an amount equal
			 to—
					(A)the difference
			 between—
						(i)the amount that
			 the Federal Government will pay in annuity payments for that individual (if
			 that individual files an election under subsection (d)) under the DC Retirement
			 System during the 11-fiscal year period beginning with the fiscal year in which
			 this Act is enacted; and
						(ii)the amount that
			 the Federal Government would have paid (if this Act had not been enacted) in
			 annuity payments for that individual under chapter 84 of title 5, United States
			 Code, during the 11-fiscal year period beginning with the fiscal year in which
			 this Act is enacted;
						(B)the amount not
			 paid by the Federal Government and that individual (if that individual files an
			 election under subsection (d)) as contributions under title II of the Social
			 Security Act for that individual during the 11-fiscal year period beginning
			 with the fiscal year in which this Act is enacted as a result of the enactment
			 of this Act; and
					(C)the amount of
			 future loss in Federal tax revenues (if that individual files an election under
			 subsection (d)) resulting from a withdrawal made under subsection
			 (e)(2)(B)(ii)(I) based on, during the 11-fiscal year period beginning with the
			 fiscal year in which this Act is enacted—
						(i)the
			 amount in the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund; and
						(ii)the
			 age and years of Federal service of that individual.
						(2)Transmission of
			 determinationsThe Office of Pay and Retirement Services shall
			 transmit the determinations made under this subsection to the United States
			 Secret Service, including with respect to each individual described under
			 subsection (a)(2) (A), (B), (C), and (D)—
					(A)the amount
			 described under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection;
					(B)the amount
			 described under paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection; and
					(C)the amount
			 described under paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection.
					(3)Additional
			 resources
					(A)In
			 generalThe Office of Pay and Retirement Services may enter into
			 contracts as necessary to enable that Office to carry out activities under this
			 subsection.
					(B)Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated not to
			 exceed $75,000 to carry out this paragraph.
					(4)No payment by
			 the Federal GovernmentThe Federal Government shall not pay any
			 transition costs. Transition costs shall be covered by amounts in the accounts
			 in the Thrift Savings Fund of covered employees.
				(d)Election of
			 coverageNot later than 60 days after receiving notification
			 under subsection (b)(2), an individual described under subsection (a)(2) (A),
			 (B), (C), (D), and (E) may file an election with the United States Secret
			 Service to be a covered employee and to transition to the DC Retirement
			 System.
			(e)Retirement
			 coverage conversion
				(1)In
			 generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, and in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the
			 Board, the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations to carry
			 out the responsibilities of the Federal Government under this Act. The
			 regulations prescribed under this paragraph shall provide for transition of
			 covered employees from the Federal Employees Retirement System to the Civil
			 Service Retirement System.
				(2)Treatment of
			 covered employees
					(A)Election of
			 coverage
						(i)In
			 generalAfter a covered employee files an election under
			 subsection (d), the covered employee shall be converted from the Federal
			 Employees Retirement System to the Civil Service Retirement System subject to
			 clause (ii).
						(ii)Coverage in DC
			 retirement system
							(I)In
			 general
								(aa)Application of
			 DC retirement systemExcept as provided under subclauses (III)
			 and (IV), the provisions of law codified in chapter 7 of title 5 of the
			 District of Columbia Official Code shall apply with respect to a covered
			 employee on the date on which the covered employee transitions to the Civil
			 Service Retirement System.
								(bb)Nonapplication
			 of FERS or CSRSA covered employee to whom this clause applies
			 shall not have coverage under the Federal Employees Retirement System or the
			 Civil Service Retirement System.
								(II)Authorization
			 for District of ColumbiaThe government of the District of
			 Columbia shall provide for the coverage of covered employees in the DC
			 Retirement System in accordance with this Act.
							(III)United States
			 Secret ServiceNotwithstanding subsection (b) of the Policemen
			 and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act (section 5–703 of title 5 of the
			 District of Columbia Official Code), a covered employee who is a member of the
			 United States Secret Service Division shall be authorized to transfer all funds
			 to his credit in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund continued by
			 sections 8331(5) and 8348 of title 5, United States Code, to the Contributions
			 for Annuity Benefits, United States Secret Service appropriations account of
			 the Department of Homeland Security and after the transfer of such funds the
			 salary of such member shall be subject to the same deductions for credit to the
			 Contributions for Annuity Benefits, United States Secret Service appropriations
			 account of the Department of Homeland Security as the deductions from salaries
			 of other members under the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability
			 Act (subchapter I of chapter 7 of title 5 of the District of Columbia Official
			 Code), and that member shall be entitled to the same benefits as the other
			 members to whom such Act applies.
							(IV)United States
			 Secret Service Uniformed DivisionIn the administration of this
			 clause, a covered employee who is a member of the United States Secret Service
			 Uniformed Division shall be authorized to transfer all funds to his credit in
			 the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund continued by sections 8331(5)
			 and 8348 of title 5, United States Code, to the Contributions for Annuity
			 Benefits, United States Secret Service appropriations account of the Department
			 of Homeland Security and after the transfer of such funds the salary of such
			 member shall be subject to the same deductions for credit to the Contributions
			 for Annuity Benefits, United States Secret Service appropriations account of
			 the Department of Homeland Security as the deductions from salaries of other
			 members under the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act
			 (subchapter I of chapter 7 of title 5 of the District of Columbia Official
			 Code), and that member shall be entitled to the same benefits as the other
			 members to whom such Act applies.
							(B)Thrift savings
			 plan
						(i)Treatment as
			 separation from Government employmentFor purposes of subchapter
			 III of chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, a covered employee who is
			 converted under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be treated as a
			 transferred employee who is separated from Government employment described
			 under section 8431 of that title.
						(ii)Withdrawal and
			 transfer from Thrift Savings account
							(I)In
			 generalSubject to section 8435 of title 5, United States Code, a
			 covered employee shall make a single withdrawal from the account of that
			 employee in the Thrift Savings Fund in an amount equal to the transition costs
			 of that employee for transfer by the Executive Director under subclause
			 (II).
							(II)Transfer and
			 depositThe Executive Director appointed under section 8474 of
			 title 5, United States Code, shall transfer from the amount of any withdrawal
			 made under subclause (I)—
								(aa)an
			 amount equal to the amount described under subsection (c)(1)(A) for deposit
			 into the Contributions for Annuity Benefits, United States Secret Service
			 appropriations account of the Department of Homeland Security;
								(bb)an
			 amount equal to the amount described under subsection (c)(1)(B) for deposit
			 into the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal
			 Disability Insurance Trust Fund in such proportions as determined by the
			 Secretary of the Treasury; and
								(cc)an
			 amount equal to the amount described under subsection (c)(1)(C) for deposit
			 into the general fund of the United States Treasury.
								(III)Tax rollover
			 treatmentNotwithstanding section 8433(c) (2), (3), and (4) of
			 title 5, United States Code, any transfer made under subclause (II) shall be
			 treated as a direct transfer described under section 402(e)(6) of the Internal
			 Revenue Code of 1986.
							(C)Forfeiture of
			 Social Security benefits
						(i)ContributionsUpon
			 conversion into the Civil Service Retirement System, a covered employee shall
			 forfeit all contributions made for purposes of title II of the Social Security
			 Act on the basis of the covered employee's employment with the United States
			 Secret Service under sections 3101(a) and 3111(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
			 of 1986. All forfeited funds shall remain in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors
			 Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as
			 applicable. Notwithstanding paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 205(c) of the
			 Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall change or delete
			 any entry with respect to wages of a covered employee that are forfeited under
			 this clause.
						(ii)Benefits
							(I)In
			 generalNo individual shall be entitled to any benefit under
			 title II of the Social Security Act based on wages for which the contributions
			 were forfeited under clause (i).
							(II)No effect on
			 medicare benefitsNotwithstanding the forfeiture by a covered
			 employee under clause (i), such contributions shall continue to be treated as
			 having been made while performing medicare qualified government employment (as
			 defined in section 210(p) of the Social Security Act) for purposes of sections
			 226 and 226A of that Act.


114 HRES 28 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-01-12
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IV
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 28
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 12, 2015
Mrs. Davis of California (for herself, Mr. Joyce, and Mr. King of New York) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to eliminate or reduce levels of door-to-door delivery service by the conversion of millions of home and businesses to centralized delivery or curbside and require those who wish to retain their door service to pay a delivery tax;
Whereas reduced levels of service will have an immediate impact on current year revenue and a long-term impact on the viability of a business inevitably causing a larger drop in revenue from service cuts than from the estimated savings of elimination or reducing door delivery;
Whereas door delivery is a vital service that the American people have relied on since the 1860s in both rural and urban areas and ensures the security of mail and packages;
Whereas voluntary conversion of businesses in 2013 equated to a mere 0.8 percent of voluntary conversions confirming that businesses depend on in-person contact with letter carriers to ensure transactional security and initiate new business and revenue for the Postal Service;
Whereas millions of Americans will be forced to retrieve their daily mail and packages from a centralized location removing the daily convenience for Americans in receiving checks, medications and other essential items; and
Whereas eliminating or reducing door delivery services will serve as a hindrance for the elderly and disabled who will be forced to retrieve their mail and packages and be required to submit to a cumbersome application process in order to opt out of the requirement: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all businesses and residential customers.


114 S2962 IS: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2016
U.S. Senate
2016-05-19
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		II
		114th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2962
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 19, 2016
			Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income housing credit, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2016.
		2.Increases in State allocations
			(a)Phase-In of increases
 (1)In generalClause (ii) of section 42(h)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A)by striking $1.75 in subclause (I) and inserting the per capita dollar amount, and
 (B)by striking $2,000,000 in subclause (II) and inserting the minimum ceiling amount. (2)Per capita dollar amount; minimum ceiling amountSubparagraph (I) of section 42(h)(3) of such Code is amended to read as follows:

 (I)Per capita dollar amount; minimum ceiling amountFor purposes of this paragraph— (i)Per capita dollar amountThe per capita dollar amount is—
 (I)for calendar year 2016, $2.35, (II)for calendar year 2017, $2.59,
 (III)for calendar year 2018, $2.82, (IV)for calendar year 2019, $3.06,
 (V)for calendar year 2020, $3.29, and (VI)$3.53 thereafter.
 (ii)Minimum ceiling amountThe minimum ceiling amount is— (I)for calendar year 2016, $2,690,000,
 (II)for calendar year 2017, $2,959,000, (III)for calendar year 2018, $3,228,000,
 (IV)for calendar year 2019, $3,497,000, (V)for calendar year 2020, $3,766,000, and
 (VI)$4,035,000 thereafter.. (3)Modification of cost-of-living adjustmentSubparagraph (H) of section 42(h)(3) of such Code is amended—
 (A)by striking 2002 in clause (i) and inserting 2016, (B)by striking the $2,000,000 and $1.75 amounts in subparagraph (C) in clause (i) and inserting the dollar amounts applicable to such calendar year under clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (I),
 (C)by striking 2001 in clause (i)(II) and inserting 2015, (D)by striking $2,000,000 in clause (ii)(I) and inserting minimum ceiling, and
 (E)by striking $1.75 in clause (ii)(II) and inserting per capita dollar. (4)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2016.
				(b)Permanent increases
 (1)In generalClause (ii) of section 42(h)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a)(1), is amended—
 (A)by striking the per capita dollar amount in subclause (I) and inserting $3.53, and (B)by striking the minimum ceiling amount in subclause (II) and inserting $4,035,000.
 (2)Conforming amendmentParagraph (3) of section 42(h) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (I), as amended by subsection (a)(2).
 (3)Cost-of-living adjustmentSubparagraph (H) of section 42(h)(3) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a)(3), is amended— (A)by striking the dollar amounts applicable to such calendar year under clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (I) in clause (i) and inserting the $4,035,000 and $3.53 amounts in subparagraph (C),
 (B)by striking minimum ceiling in clause (ii)(I) and inserting $4,035,000, and (C)by striking per capita dollar in clause (ii)(II) and inserting $3.53.
 (4)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2021.
				3.Average income test
 (a)In generalParagraph (1) of section 42(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by striking subparagraph (A) or (B) and inserting subparagraph (A), (B), or (C), and
 (2)by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:  (C)Average income test (i)In generalThe project meets the minimum requirements of this subparagraph if 40 percent or more (25 percent or more in the case of a project described in section 142(d)(6)) of the residential units in such project are both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income does not exceed the imputed income limitation designated by the taxpayer with respect to the respective unit.
 (ii)Special rules relating to income limitationFor purposes of clause (i)— (I)DesignationThe taxpayer shall designate the imputed income limitation of each unit taken into account under such clause.
 (II)Average testThe average of the imputed income limitations designated under subclause (I) shall not exceed 60 percent of area median gross income.
 (III)10-percent incrementsThe designated imputed income limitation of any unit under subclause (I) shall be 20 percent, 30 percent, 40 percent, 50 percent, 60 percent, 70 percent, or 80 percent of area median gross income..
 (b)Conforming amendmentsSubparagraph (C) of section 42(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively, and by moving such subclauses 2 ems to the right,
 (2)by moving the flush language 2 ems to the right, (3)by striking For purposes of this paragraph, the and inserting “For purposes of this paragraph—

 (i)General ruleExcept as provided in clause (ii), the, and (4)by adding at the end the following new clause:

 (ii)Special rule for average income testIn the case of a project with respect to which the taxpayer elects the requirements of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), the imputed income limitation applicable to a unit is the imputed income limitation designated with respect to such unit under paragraph (1)(C)(ii)(I)..
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to elections made under section 42(g)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			4.Minimum credit rate
 (a)In generalSubsection (b) of section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4), and
 (2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:  (3)Minimum credit rateIn the case of any new or existing building to which paragraph (2) does not apply and which is placed in service by the taxpayer after December 31, 2015, the applicable percentage shall not be less than 4 percent..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2015.


116 HRES 235 IH: Recognizing Women’s History Month and the historic contributions of women to the American labor movement.
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2019-03-14
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IV116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 235IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 14, 2019Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborRESOLUTIONRecognizing Women’s History Month and the historic contributions of women to the American labor
			 movement.

 Whereas women’s labor has historically been denigrated and overlooked in a male-dominated society, and women were long excluded from the workforce;
 Whereas women have made critical contributions to the labor movement since its inception by leading strikes, organizing workers, and demanding progress in pursuit of fair compensation and strong protection;
 Whereas women workers suffered some of the greatest of abuses on the job, such as the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City, in which over a hundred immigrant women workers lost their lives;
 Whereas women heroically flooded into our Nation’s factories during World War II, and by way of such patriotism, helped win the war and drive economic prosperity through the following decades;
 Whereas women of color in the labor movement, such as Lucy Parsons and Dolores Huerta, battled through both gender barriers and racial prejudice in pursuit of a more equitable workplace for all Americans;
 Whereas today many women hold important leadership positions in major national labor unions; and Whereas New York’s 13th Congressional District is home to many women leaders in the labor community, from teachers to childcare workers to transportation workers, and they have demonstrated true leadership within key unions, including CWA Local 1180, the Central Labor Council—AFL–CIO, 1199 and 32BJ of the SEIU, HTC, RWDSU, UFT, UNITE HERE Local 100, DC37, TWU, NYSNA, AFT, UFCW’s Local 888, and AFSCME’s Local 299 and Local 372: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes the historical and current role of women in the workforce and the contributions they have made to the labor movement;
 (2)recognizes that there is still yet much more work to be done in order to ensure the value of women’s work, the dignity of equal pay, respect for women’s leadership, and high standards for labor rights for all workers; and
 (3)recognizes that while as a Nation we have made significant progress for labor and women’s rights, we must continue advancing in order to ensure that every worker receives dignity and fair treatment no matter her job.


115 S2941 RS: Strengthening the Cooperative Observer Program Act of 2018
U.S. Senate
2018-05-23
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IICalendar No. 644115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2941[Report No. 115–357]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 23, 2018Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Gardner) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationNovember 14, 2018Reported by Mr. Thune, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo improve the Cooperative Observer Program of the National Weather Service, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Strengthening the Cooperative Observer Program Act of 2018.
		2.Improvements to Cooperative Observer Program of National Weather Service
 (a)In generalThe Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, acting through the National Weather Service, shall improve the Cooperative Observer Program by—
 (1)providing support to— (A)State-coordinated programs relating to the Program; and
 (B)States and regions where observations provided through the Program are scarce; (2)working with State weather service headquarters to increase participation in the Program and to add stations in States and regions described in paragraph (1)(B);
 (3)where feasible, ensuring that data streams from stations that have been contributing data to the Program for more than 50 years are maintained and continually staffed by volunteers;
 (4)prioritizing the recruitment of new volunteers for the Program; (5)ensuring that opportunities exist for automated reporting to lessen the burden on volunteers to collect and report data by hand; and
 (6)ensuring that integrated reporting is available for qualitative observations that cannot be automated, such as snow observations and hazardous weather events, to ensure that volunteers in the Program can report and upload observations quickly and easily.
 (b)Coordination with States and regionsNot less frequently than every 180 days, the National Weather Service shall coordinate with State and regional offices with respect to the status of Cooperative Observer Program stations.
 (c)Coordination with Federal agenciesThe National Weather Service shall coordinate with other Federal agencies, including the Forest Service, the Department of Agriculture, and the United States Geological Survey, to leverage opportunities to grow the Cooperative Observer Program network and to more effectively use existing infrastructure, weather stations, and staff of the Program.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Strengthening the Cooperative Observer Program Act of 2018.
		2.Improvements to Cooperative Observer Program of National Weather Service
 (a)In generalThe Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, acting through the National Weather Service, shall improve the Cooperative Observer Program by—
 (1)providing support to— (A)State-coordinated programs relating to the Program; and
 (B)States and regions where observations provided through the Program are scarce; (2)working with State weather service headquarters to increase participation in the Program and to add stations in States and regions described in paragraph (1)(B);
 (3)where feasible, ensuring that data streams from stations that have been contributing data to the Program for more than 50 years are maintained and continually staffed by volunteers;
 (4)prioritizing the recruitment of new volunteers for the Program; (5)ensuring that opportunities exist for automated reporting to lessen the burden on volunteers to collect and report data by hand; and
 (6)ensuring that integrated reporting is available for qualitative observations that cannot be automated, such as drought conditions, snow observations, and hazardous weather events, to ensure that volunteers in the Program can report and upload observations quickly and easily.
 (b)Coordination with States and regionsNot less frequently than every 180 days, the National Weather Service shall coordinate with State and regional offices with respect to the status of Cooperative Observer Program stations.
 (c)Coordination with Federal agenciesThe National Weather Service shall coordinate with other Federal agencies, including the Forest Service, the Department of Agriculture, and the United States Geological Survey, to leverage opportunities to grow the Cooperative Observer Program network and to more effectively use existing infrastructure, weather stations, and staff of the Program.November 14, 2018Reported with an amendment


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 952
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 10, 2009
			Mr. Hall of New York
			 (for himself, Ms. Bordallo,
			 Mr. Hinchey,
			 Mr. Hare, Mr. Crowley, Mr.
			 Courtney, Mr. Delahunt,
			 Mr. Kagen,
			 Mr. Grijalva,
			 Mr. Blumenauer,
			 Ms. Woolsey,
			 Mr. Rodriguez,
			 Ms. McCollum,
			 Mr. McDermott,
			 Ms. Kaptur,
			 Mrs. Napolitano,
			 Mr. Donnelly of Indiana, and
			 Mr. Nye) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Veterans’ Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
		  meaning of combat with the enemy for purposes of
		  service-connection of disabilities.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in
			 Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act or the
			 COMBAT PTSD Act.
		2.Clarification of
			 meaning of combat with the enemy for purposes of
			 service-connection of disabilities
			(a)ClarificationSection 1154(b) of title 38, United States
			 Code, is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 In the case and inserting (1) In the case;
			 and
				(2)by adding at the
			 end the following new paragraph:

						(2)For the purposes of this subsection,
				the term combat with the enemy includes service on active
				duty—
							(A)in a theater of combat operations (as
				determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of Defense)
				during a period of war; or
							(B)in combat against a hostile force
				during a period of
				hostilities.
							.
				(b)Effective
			 dateParagraph (2) of subsection (b) of section 1154 of title 38,
			 United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to a
			 claim for disability compensation under chapter 11 of such title pending on or
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


114 S663 IS: To repeal the violation of sovereign nations’ laws and privacy matters.
U.S. Senate
2015-03-04
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 663IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 4, 2015Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Wicker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo repeal the violation of sovereign nations’ laws and privacy matters.1.Repeal of withholding and
			 reporting with respect to certain foreign accounts(a)In
 generalThe Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking chapter 4.(b)Conforming
 amendments for rules for electronically filed returnsSection 6011(e)(4) of such Code is amended—(1)by striking (as defined in section 1471(d)(5)) and inserting (as defined in section 6038D(h)(3)), and(2)by striking or 1474(a).(c)Conforming
 amendment related to substitute dividendsSection 871(l) of such Code is amended by striking chapters 3 and 4 both places it appears and inserting chapter 3.(d)Other
 Conforming amendments(1)Section 6414 of such Code is amended by striking or 4.(2)Paragraph (1) of section 6501(b) of such Code is amended by striking 4,.(3)Paragraph (2) of section 6501(b) of such Code is amended—(A)by striking 4,, and(B)by striking and witholding taxes in the heading and inserting taxes and tax imposed by chapter 3.(4)Paragraph (3) of section 6513(b) of such Code is amended—(A)by striking or 4, and(B)by striking or 1474(b).(5)Section 6513(c) of such Code is amended by striking 4,.(6)Section 6611(e)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or 4.(7)Paragraph (1) of section 6724(d) of such Code is amended by striking under chapter 4 or.(8)Paragraph (2) of section 6724(d) of such Code is amended by striking or 4.(e)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.2.Repeal of
			 information reporting with respect to foreign financial assets(a)In
 generalSubpart A of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 6038D.(b)Repeal of
			 modification of statute of limitations for significant omission of income
			 in
 connection with foreign assets(1)Paragraph (1) of section 6501(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (A) and by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively.(2)Subparagraph (A) of section 6501(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking all that precedes clause (i) and inserting the following:(A)General
 ruleIf the taxpayer omits from gross income an amount properly included therein which is in excess of 25 percent of the amount of gross income stated in the return, the tax may be assessed, or a proceeding in court for the collection of such tax may be begun without assessment, at any time within 6 years after the return was filed. For purposes of this subparagraph—.(3)Paragraph (2) of section 6501(e) of such Code is amended by striking and such amount is described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 6501(e)(1)(A) and inserting which is in excess of 25 percent of the amount of gross income stated in its return.(4)Paragraph (8) of section 6501(c) is amended—(A)by striking pursuant to an election under section 1295(b) or,(B)by striking 1298(f), and(C)by striking 6038D,.(c)Clerical
 amendmentThe table of sections for subpart A of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of such Code is amended by striking the item related to section 6038D.(d)Effective
			 date(1)In
 generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.(2)ReturnsThe amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to returns filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.3.Repeal of
			 penalties for underpayments attributable to undisclosed foreign financial
			 assets(a)In
 generalSection 6662 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(1)in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (7), and(2)by striking subsection (j).(b)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.4.Repeal of
			 reporting of activities with respect to passive foreign investment
			 companies(a)In
 generalSection 1298 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f).(b)Conforming
 amendmentSection 1291(e) of such Code is amended by striking and (d) and inserting , (d), and (f).(c)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.5.Repeal of
			 reporting requirement for United States owners of foreign trusts(a)In
 generalParagraph (1) of section 6048(b) is amended by striking shall submit such information as the Secretary may prescribe with respect to such trust for such year and.(b)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.6.Repeal of
			 minimum penalty with respect to failure to report on certain foreign
			 trusts(a)In
 generalSection 6677(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(1)by striking the greater of $10,000 or, and(2)by striking the last sentence and inserting the following: In no event shall the penalty under this subsection with respect to any failure exceed the gross reportable amount..(b)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to notices and returns required to be filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.


 HR 220 ENR: To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.
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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen
H. R. 220

AN ACT
To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.

1.Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project Upper Hidden Basin Diversion authorization
(a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
(2)Terror Lake Hydroelectric ProjectThe term Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project means the project identified in section 1325 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3212), and which is Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project number 2743.  (3)Upper Hidden Basin Diversion ExpansionThe term Upper Hidden Basin Diversion Expansion means the expansion of the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project as generally described in Exhibit E to the Upper Hidden Basin Grant Application dated July 2, 2014, and submitted to the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII by Kodiak Electric Association, Inc.
(b)AuthorizationThe licensee for the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project may occupy not more than 20 acres of Federal land to construct, operate, and maintain the Upper Hidden Basin Diversion Expansion without further authorization of the Secretary of the Interior or under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.).  (c)Savings clauseThe Upper Hidden Basin Diversion Expansion shall be subject to appropriate terms and conditions included in an amendment to a license issued by the Commission pursuant to the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.), including section 4(e) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 797(e)), following an environmental review by the Commission under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.