		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 653
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 10, 2008
			Mr. Brown (for himself
			 and Mr. Voinovich) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

			September 22 (legislative day, September 17),
			 2008
			Committee discharged; considered and agreed
			 to

		RESOLUTION
		Celebrating the outstanding athletic
		  accomplishments of The Ohio State University football team for achieving its
		  800th all-time victory.

		Whereas, on September 6, 2008, The Ohio State University
			 football team, known as the Buckeyes, achieved its 800th win,
			 becoming the 5th major college football program to reach this mark;
		Whereas the Buckeyes have an all-time record of 800 wins,
			 304 losses, and 53 ties in their 119 seasons;
		Whereas, in 1890, the Buckeyes played their first game,
			 and since have become a symbol of pride and tradition for the past and present
			 members of The Ohio State University community;
		Whereas The Ohio State University has the largest
			 self-supporting athletics program in the country;
		Whereas The Ohio State University continues to strive for
			 academic excellence in sports, ranking first in the Big Ten Academic
			 All-Conference Team for the 2007–08 academic year;
		Whereas, there are 1,877 Buckeye All-Americans in the
			 history of the program;
		Whereas the Ohio State athletic program strives to improve
			 the academic quality of The Ohio State University by donating key funding to
			 renovate Ohio State’s academic facilities, including the recent donation to the
			 William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library;
		Whereas Ohio State strives for diversity at all levels and
			 was commended nationally in 2007–08 for its National Collegiate Athletic
			 Association academic progress rate, Overall Excellence in Diversity, and for
			 ranking 2nd in the Degree Completion Program;
		Whereas each year Ohio State student-athletes and coaches
			 are involved in thousands of hours of community service;
		Whereas each player, coach, and contributor to the team
			 remained committed to ensuring that the Buckeyes achieved this historic
			 accomplishment; and
		Whereas all supporters of The Ohio State University are to
			 be praised for their dedication to, and pride in, The Ohio State University
			 football program: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)congratulates The
			 Ohio State University football team for achieving 800 victories in its
			 119-year-history;
			(2)recognizes The
			 Ohio State University athletic program for its accomplishments in both sports
			 and academics; and
			(3)requests the
			 Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for
			 presentation to—
				(A)The Ohio State
			 University for appropriate display;
				(B)the President of
			 The Ohio State University, Dr. E. Gordon Gee; and
				(C)the head coach of
			 The Ohio State University football team, Mr. Jim Tressel.


116 HR 1720 IH: Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-03-13
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1720IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 13, 2019Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Buck, and Mr. Sensenbrenner) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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 amend the National Emergencies Act to provide that a national emergency declared by the
			 President terminates 30 days after the declaration unless a joint
			 resolution affirming such declaration is enacted into law, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2019. 2.Limitation on duration of national emergency without congressional approval (a)In generalSection 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) is amended—
 (1)by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:  (a)Any national emergency declared by the President in accordance with this title shall terminate if—
 (1)there has not been enacted into law a joint resolution affirming the declaration of such national emergency before the date that is 30 days after the date on which such national emergency is declared;
 (2)there is enacted into law a joint resolution terminating the emergency; or (3)the President issues a proclamation terminating the emergency.;
 (2)by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:  (b) (1)The date on which a national emergency is terminated pursuant to subsection (a) shall be the first occurrence of any of the following dates:
 (A)The last date of the period described in subsection (a)(1). (B)The date specified in any joint resolution referred to in subsection (a)(2).
 (C)The date specified in a proclamation by the President terminating the emergency as provided in subsection (a)(3).
 (2)Effective on the date of the termination of a national emergency under paragraph (1)— (A)any amounts reprogrammed or transferred under any provision of law with respect to the emergency that remain unobligated on that date shall be returned and made available for the purpose for which such amounts were appropriated;
 (B)any contracts entered into under any provision of law for construction relating to the emergency shall be terminated unless construction commenced under the contract before that date; and
 (C)any powers or authorities exercised by reason of said emergency shall cease to be exercised after that date, except that a termination shall not affect—
 (i)any action taken or proceeding pending not finally concluded or determined on such date; (ii)any action or proceeding based on any act committed prior to such date; or
 (iii)any rights or duties that matured or penalties that were incurred prior to such date. ; (3)in subsection (c)—
 (A)in paragraph (1) by inserting or affirm after terminate; and (B)in paragraph (5) by striking , subsection (b) of this section,; and
 (4)by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:  (d)A national emergency declared by the President under section 201, affirmed by a joint resolution under subsection (a)(1), and not otherwise previously terminated, shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the President transmitted to Congress the proclamation declaring the emergency under section 201(a) or Congress affirms a previous renewal pursuant to this subsection, unless—
 (1)the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to Congress an Executive order renewing the emergency; and
 (2)there is enacted into law a joint resolution affirming the renewal of the declaration, according to the requirements of subsection (c), before the termination of the emergency or previous renewal of the emergency..
 (b)Application to national emergencies previously declaredA national emergency declared under section 201 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.) before the date of the enactment of this Act shall be unaffected by the amendments made by this Act except that such emergencies shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after such date of enactment unless the emergency is renewed under section 201(d) of the National Emergencies Act, as amended by this Act.


110 HR 7318 IH: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acquire a parcel of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina.
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-12-09
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I
110th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 7318
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 9, 2008
Mr. Wilson of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, 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 direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acquire a parcel of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina.

1.Acquisition of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery
(a)Authority To purchaseSubject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall acquire, in accordance with chapter 24 of title 38, United States Code, the parcel of land described in subsection (b) to be used for the expansion of the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina.
(b)Parcel describedThe parcel of land described in this subsection is a parcel of land consisting of approximately 4.9 acres located on 17th Street in Beaufort, South Carolina, as depicted on tax map number 120–1–238 dated May 4, 1998.
(c)Authority To accept donation of parcel of land
(1)AuthorityThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs may accept on behalf of the United States the gift of the parcel of land described in subsection (b). The Secretary shall have administrative jurisdiction over such parcel, and shall use such parcel to expand the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina.
(2)Income tax treatment of giftFor purposes of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, the land accepted under paragraph (1) shall be considered as a gift to the United States.
(d)Report to CongressAs soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the acquisition of the parcel of land described in subsection (b).


117 S1218 IS: Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
U.S. Senate
2021-04-19
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II
117th CONGRESS1st Session
S. 1218
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 19, 2021
Mr. Sanders (for himself, Ms. Warren, Mr. Markey, and Mr. Merkley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

A BILL
To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. 2.PurposesThe purpose of this Act is—
(1)to stimulate, gather, and develop the workforce capacity, tools, financing, and materials needed to rehabilitate, upgrade, modernize, and transition public housing; (2)to rehabilitate public housing that is severely distressed and causing residents to be exposed to unhealthy and unsafe environments;
(3)to upgrade and equip all public housing with cutting-edge materials, infrastructure, and all-electric appliances made in the United States in order to improve energy efficiency, water quality, and material living standards in public housing and to support United States manufacturing; (4)to modernize public housing laws in order to maximize tenant participation and management by low- and very low-income individuals in the rehabilitation, upgrade, and transition of public housing through education, training, and jobs; and
(5)to transition the entire public housing stock of the United States, as swiftly and seamlessly as possible, into highly energy-efficient homes that produce on-site, or procure, enough carbon-free renewable energy to meet total energy consumption annually. 3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
(1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means— (A)a public housing agency;
(B)an Indian tribe or a tribally designated housing entity that is eligible to receive assistance under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.); and (C)the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, as defined in section 801 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4221).
(2)Indian tribe; tribally designated housing entityThe terms Indian tribe and tribally designated housing entity have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103). (3)Public housingThe term public housing—
(A)has the meaning given the term in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and (B)includes—
(i)any dwelling unit owned by an Indian tribe that is or was a dwelling unit in public housing;  (ii)any low-income housing dwelling unit described in section 302(b)(1) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4152(b)(1));
(iii)any dwelling unit assisted under section 802 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4222); and  (iv)any dwelling unit that—
(I)was a low-income housing dwelling unit described in section 302(b)(1) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4152(b)(1)); and (II)is rented only to households with an income that is not more than 80 percent of the area median income.
(4)Public housing agencyThe term public housing agency has the meaning given the term in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)). (5)Public housing resident-owned businessThe term public housing resident-owned business means a business concern that—
(A)provides economic opportunities, as defined in section 3(e) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u(e)); and (B)is owned by public housing residents.
(6)Renewable energyThe term renewable energy means— (A)utility-, community-, and small-scale photovoltaic and thermal solar energy;
(B)utility- and small-scale wind energy; (C)geothermal energy;
(D)microturbine hydroelectricity; (E)energy efficiency;
(F)building electrification; (G)energy storage;
(H)microgrids; and (I)modern distribution grid infrastructure.
(7)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (8)Zero-carbon homeThe term zero-carbon home means a highly energy-efficient home that produces on-site, or procures, enough carbon-free renewable energy to meet the total annual energy consumption of the home.
4.Congressional findings and sense of Congress for improved architectural design in government housing programsSection 4 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701v) is amended to read as follows:  4.Improved architectural design in government housing programs (a)FindingsCongress finds that—
(1)if Federal aid is to make its full community-wide contribution toward improving our urban and rural environments, Federal aid must have a greater impact on improvements in architectural design; and (2)even within the necessary budget limitations on housing for low- and moderate-income families, architectural design and environmental performance can be improved not only to make the housing more livable, but also to better suit the needs of occupants including human and environmental health, zero carbon emissions, well-being, accessibility, and equity.
(b)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that in the administration of housing programs that assist in the provision of housing for low- and moderate-income families, emphasis should be given to— (1)encouraging good architectural design that yields maximal environmental performance and adheres to accessibility guidelines established in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) as an essential component of such housing; and
(2)developing, with opportunities for resident involvement, housing that will be of such quality as to reflect the highest international architectural standards and the architectural standards of the neighborhood and the community in which it is situated, consistent with prudent budgeting..  5.Declaration of policySection 2(a) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437(a)) is amended to read as follows:

(a)Declaration of policyIt is the policy of the United States— (1)to modernize the intersections of Federal and local government by employing the funds and credit of the United States, as provided in this Act—
(A)to guarantee the right to housing for every individual;  (B)to assist States and political subdivisions of States in ensuring that—
(i)all housing in the United States is habitable, highly energy-efficient, and safe; and (ii)housing conditions lead to good health, security, and adequate protection from the economic fears relating to old age, disability, sickness, accident, and unemployment; and
(C)to protect, maintain, preserve, and expand public housing as a sustainable safety net for all people; (2)that it is the responsibility of the Federal Government, in conjunction with public housing agencies, to incentivize, promote, and protect the independent, collaborative, and collective actions of public housing residents and other private citizens to develop housing in a manner that strengthens entire neighborhoods; and
(3)that the Federal Government should act and build new public housing where there is a serious need that the free market cannot address or is not addressing responsibly.. 6.Green new deal public housing grants (a)Establishment of grant programs (1)Grants for public housing community workforce development (A)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities to facilitate workforce development projects and high-income employment transition at public housing.
(B)PreferenceIn awarding grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by— (i)eligible entities described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 3(2);
(ii)eligible entities that have formed partnerships with an existing registered apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, internship, labor-management partnership, or other partnerships with labor organizations;  (iii)eligible entities that demonstrate a capacity to facilitate a workforce development program that leads to—
(I)the development of career and related skills, including financial and economic empowerment education; (II)direct entry to registered apprenticeship programs;
(III)certification or associate degree acquisition; (IV)technical assistance and resources for public housing resident-owned businesses for purposes of compliance with the requirements under section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), including—
(aa)legal or compliance services on behalf of public housing resident-owned businesses for purposes of helping them access and apply for government procurement and contracting opportunities; (bb)education on starting and sustaining a business;
(cc)accessing insurance and bonds; and (dd)demonstrating capacity and sustainable operations;
(V)training and development of skills necessary for career development in the fields, trades, and services reasonably determined during the first public comment period held in accordance with subsection (b)(3) to be of interest to public housing residents; (VI)educational and organizational tools for public housing residents in order to advance the models of worker cooperatives and collective bargaining;
(VII)education, engagement, and empowerment resources to help both residents of public housing and local low- and very low-income individuals avail themselves of opportunities made available under the workforce development program, including education, engagement, and empowerment resources provided in partnership with— (aa)a local entity that operates a Family Self-Sufficiency program under section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437u); and
(bb)community-based organizations that demonstrate a commitment to and history of organizing with public housing residents; (VIII)innovative design partnerships with local schools and architectural firms;
(IX)training and employment opportunities reserved specifically for local low- and very low-income people that were formerly incarcerated; and (X)stipends valued at not less than $250 per week to individuals participating in the workforce development program; and
(iv)eligible entities in the construction or maintenance sector seeking to carry out a project to develop pre-apprenticeships that prepare individuals for acceptance into registered programs in that sector. (C)Compliance managersNot more than 10 percent of the amount of a grant received by an eligible entity under this paragraph may be used by an eligible entity to hire or otherwise retain reporting and compliance managers with sufficient expertise to ensure that the eligible entity can comply with the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u).
(D)Additional eligible entitiesIn addition to the eligible entities under this legislation, the following shall be eligible for grants under this section— (i)Institutes of Higher Education;
(ii)a labor organization; (iii)a nonprofit organization.
(2)Green New Deal for public housing grants
(A)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities for the eligible activities described in subparagraph (B). (B)Eligible activitiesThe eligible activities described in this subparagraph are—
(i)conducting physical needs assessments and subsequent deep energy retrofits in public housing, including— (I)retrofits for—
(aa)energy-efficient windows; (bb)super insulation of roofs and exterior walls, including the addition of new cladding to buildings and the rerouting of plumbing and electricity;
(cc)electrification of water heating and building heating systems using electric heat pumps; and (dd)electric heat pumps to provide air conditioning, where feasible;
(II)strategies to increase airtightness of building envelope, including air sealant paints; and (III)acquisition and installation of heat-recovery ventilation systems;
(ii)upgrading, replacing, and improving public housing to energy efficiency, building electrification, including— (I)conducting physical needs assessments of public housing dwelling units;
(II)in-unit energy efficiency product upgrades, including upgrading to— (aa)modern, energy-efficient insulation;
(bb)all-electric state-of-the-art efficient appliances; (cc)energy-efficient bathroom plumbing, including low-flow toilets;
(dd)energy-efficient laundry machines; (ee)energy-efficient air filters;
(ff)energy monitoring devices including smart meters and smart thermostats; (gg)energy-efficient lightbulbs;
(hh)highly insulated windows;  (ii)reflective roofing; and
(jj)smart Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems and building-to-grid integration;  (III)upgrading infrastructure related to building electrification, including upgrading—
(aa)electric heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including cold-climate heat pumps;  (bb)electrical panels; and
(cc)electric appliances to replace appliances reliant on fossil fuels, such as gas stoves and hot water heaters; and (IV) water quality upgrades, including replacing water pipes in public housing if a quality test of drinking water concentrations in public housing exceeds—
(aa)3.1 parts per billion of lead; (bb)20 parts per trillion combined of the 5 perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are—
(AA)perfluorooctanoic acid; (BB)perfluorooctane sulfonate;
(CC)perfluorohexane sulfonic acid; (DD)perfluoroheptanoic acid; and
(EE)perfluorononanoic acid; (cc)0.010 mg/L of arsenic;
(dd)1.3 mg/L of copper; (ee)drinking water standards of the Environmental Protection Agency for organic and inorganic contaminants, radionuclides, and microbiological contaminants; and
(ff)any other Environmental Protection Agency standard adopted under the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.); (iii)building and expanding community energy generation in public housing, including the construction of and ongoing costs associated with—
(I)renewable energy rooftops; (II)renewable energy generation;
(III)photovolatic glass windows; (IV)the bulk purchase of clean energy grid supply from energy utilities; and
(V)community-scale energy storage systems;  (iv)establishing or expanding recycling and zero-waste programs in public housing, including the recycling of appliances and machines that were replaced through activities described in clause (iii);
(v)community resilience and sustainability projects in public housing, including— (I)the purchase and installation of energy storage, including batteries, flywheels, compressed air, and pumped hydroelectric or thermal energy storage, in order to ensure energy backup of not less than 48 hours in the event of an emergency or disaster;
(II)the construction of childcare centers and ongoing costs associated with childcare centers; (III)the construction of senior centers and ongoing costs associated with senior centers;
(IV)the construction of community gardens and ongoing costs associated with community gardens; (V)the maintenance of entire public housing developments;
(VI)the installation of publicly owned high speed internet in order to provide universal internet access for all residents with an upload speed of not less than 100Mbps and a download speed of not less than 100Mbps, and the ongoing costs associated with providing that internet infrastructure and access; (VII)the establishment or improvement, and painting, of community centers and other shared community spaces, the personnel of which shall earn the higher of—
(aa)the local prevailing wage; or (bb)a wage of $15 per hour;
(VIII)the establishment or improvement of dedicated infrastructure for transportation by bicycle, including lanes, parking spots, and the bulk purchase of enough bicycles to offer 1 bicycle to every low- and very low-income public housing resident; (IX)the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for public housing residents and visitors;
(X)the establishment and leasing of commercial activity that offers public housing residents on-site access to goods and services, including good-quality healthcare clinics, dental clinics, bookstores, learning and tutoring centers, and affordable organic groceries; and (XI)repairs and upgrades to public housing to ensure compliance with the physical condition standards under section 5.703 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; and
(vi)construction and ongoing costs associated with climate adaptation and emergency disaster response for public housing, including— (I)integrated solutions that combine better walls, heating, cooling, ventilation, solar, and storage into a single easy-to-install and affordable retrofit for public housing;
(II)additional solar and storage on site, or through a local community microgrid, in order to allow residents to access essential energy during power outages; (III)insulating and eliminating air leakage in order to ensure that individual dwelling units can retain a safe temperature during a power outage until power is restored or emergency assistance arrives; and
(IV)installing rigid foam wall insulation in hurricane and earthquake-prone areas in order to create shear walls to resist structural damage from walls tilting or falling during high winds and earthquakes.  (b)Grant application (1)Required contentsAs a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), each eligible entity shall include in the grant application submitted to the Secretary—
(A)a signed acknowledgment indicating a commitment to transition all public housing owned or managed by the eligible entity into zero-carbon homes not later than 10 years after the date on which the eligible entity receives the grant;  (B)a full accounting of the amount of funds required to complete the activities under the grant, which shall—
(i)be complete and reasonably calculated to accomplish the purposes of this Act; (ii)include costs related to complying with local wage and labor laws;
(iii)include the amount of funds expended by the eligible entity to comply with the resident and community engagement requirements under paragraph (3); and (iv)be updated and submitted to Congress on a quarterly basis; and
(C)a community impact assessment and analysis of— (i)the likely direct and indirect impact the grant funds, if awarded, will have on the economic empowerment and social mobility of traditionally disadvantaged individuals and communities; and
(ii)whether the proposed actions to be taken under the grant would be affirmatively furthering fair housing, as defined in section 5.152 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2)Resident and community engagement before submitting applicationBefore submitting an application for a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall—
(A)solicit and consider community and public feedback, to the maximum extent possible, by providing for opportunities to comment via a cloud-based content collaboration provider that is certified by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, through— (i)an initial public comment period, for which the eligible entity shall—
(I)publish— (aa)a description of each of the grant programs established under subsection (a); and
(bb)a form to be used to submit comments; and (II)give interested persons 90 days to—
(aa)submit draft text directly into the application; (bb)submit written data and accounting estimates; and
(cc)submit general comments;  (ii)a second public comment period beginning not later than 30 days after the end of the initial public comment period under clause (i), for which the eligible entity shall—
(I)publish a draft version of the completed common application form described in subsection (a) that contains, at a minimum— (aa)a short analysis and evaluation of the relevant significant proposals set forth during the initial public comment period; and
(bb)a clear and concise statement of the basis, purpose, and goals of the application; and (II)give interested persons 30 days to submit feedback on and recommended improvements to the draft final grant application;
(B)host not less than 2 public hearings, which shall be recorded and held at a convenient location for public housing residents, for each public comment period described in subparagraph (A), to provide public housing residents with an opportunity to comment, with not less than 1 occurring in the afternoon and not less than 1 occurring in the evening; and (C)solicit input and acquire signed approval of the completed common application form from the resident council or resident councils, if existing and active, of the public housing that will receive assistance under the grant.
(3)Priority for workforce development grantsThe Secretary shall prioritize the review and funding of applications submitted for grants under subsection (a)(1) over applications submitted for any other grant described in subsection (a). (4)Priority among applications for community energy generationIn reviewing applications for grants to carry out activities described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(iii), the Secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by eligible entities that—
(A)demonstrate an ability to generate the greatest amount of renewable energy that can be consumed by public housing projects and transferred to the local energy grid; and (B)demonstrate a commitment to provide job training and contracting opportunities to public housing residents and public housing resident-owned businesses.
(5)Exceptions for indigenous groups and tribes
(A)In generalAny eligible entity described in section 3(2) that submits an application for a grant program described in this subsection— (i)is exempt from compliance with subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of paragraph (2)(A)(i) and paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(I); and
(ii)is empowered to self-determine guidelines and standards pertaining to ensuring community and resident engagement. (B)Submission by tribally designated housing entitiesAn application for a grant under subsection (a) for an Indian tribe may be prepared and submitted on behalf of the Indian tribe by the tribally designated housing entity for the Indian tribe, if the application contains a certification by the recognized tribal government of the grant beneficiary that the Indian tribe—
(i)has had an opportunity to review the application and has authorized the submission of the application by the tribally designated housing entity; or (ii)has delegated to the tribally designated housing entity the authority to submit an application on behalf of the Indian tribe without prior review by the Indian tribe.
(6)Benchmarking energy and water consumptionAn eligible entity desiring a grant to carry out activities described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii) shall include in the grant application a commitment to benchmarking energy and water consumption using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, or another system approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a period of not less than 5 years beginning on the date on which the eligible entity receives the grant.  (c)Selection of grant recipients (1)In generalIf an eligible entity submits to the Secretary an application for a grant under subsection (a) that complies with the requirements under subsection (b), the Secretary shall award the funds to the eligible entity that are required to complete the grant, as specified in the accounting submitted under subsection (b)(2)(C).
(2)ReapplicationIf the Secretary determines that an application submitted by an eligible entity under this section does not comply with the requirements under subsection (b)— (A)the Secretary shall provide to the eligible entity a summary of the requirements that the eligible entity has failed to meet; and
(B)the eligible entity may reapply for the grant. (3)Expedited reviewThe Secretary shall expedite the review of applications submitted by eligible entities that own or manage public housing in a congressional district—
(A)with an aggregate total of not less than 5,000 public housing residents; (B)in which—
(i)not less than 40 percent of the residents are not less than 62 years old;  (ii)not less than 25 percent of the residents are disabled; or
(iii)not less than 5 percent of all heads of household are not more than 24 years old; or (C)with an average household income of less than $40,000.
(d)Use of grant amounts for capacity buildingAn eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent of grant funds received under this section for activities to expand the capacity of the eligible entity to carry out the grant activities, including— (1)hiring staff;
(2)training residents for staff positions; (3)providing technical assistance;
(4)community engagement; and  (5)other necessary administrative activities.
(e)Resident protectionEach eligible entity that is the recipient of a grant under subsection (a) shall— (1)comply with the requirements under part 24 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, and provide relocation assistance for any and all residents of public housing managed by the eligible entity who may be displaced during construction, and ensure that all temporarily displaced residents can return to their homes once retrofitting is completed;
(2)provide enhanced tenant protection vouchers under section 8(t) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(t)) to all displaced residents during the period in which dwelling units are under construction;  (3)ensure that activities undertaken as part of the grant do not result in a reduction of total public housing dwelling units; and
(4)to the greatest extent practicable, complete construction of replacement dwellings prior to demolishing existing public housing units.  (f)Profits related to community energy generation (1)In generalWith respect to any energy produced by an eligible entity carrying out activities described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(iii), the eligible entity may retain 90 percent of any profits earned from selling the energy.
(2)VoteAn eligible entity described paragraph (1) with not less than 50 public housing dwelling units shall provide residents of the public housing the opportunity to vote on how the profits earned under paragraph (1) shall be used. (3)Other revenueAny profits not retained under this subsection shall be transferred to the Department of the Treasury for deposit in the General Fund.
(g)Labor and Buy American provisions
(1)In generalIn carrying out grant activities under this section, each contractor or subcontractor for a project funded under this section shall carry out the following: (A)Ensure that the materials used by the contractor or subcontractor are substantially manufactured, mined, and produced in the United States in accordance with chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Buy American Act).
(B)Ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or subcontractor in the performance of construction, alteration, or repair work financed in whole or in part with assistance under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act). With respect to the labor standards in this subparagraph, the Secretary of Labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40, United States Code.  (C)With respect to a project that costs not less than $25,000,000, consent to a project labor agreement.
(D)Require each project labor agreement to be in compliance with the hiring and contracting requirements described in subsections (c) and (d) of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u). (E)Not hire employees through a temporary staffing agency unless the relevant State workforce agency certifies that temporary employees are necessary to address an acute, short-term labor demand.
(F)Have an explicit neutrality policy on any issue involving the organization of employees of the contractor or subcontractor, and all contractors and subcontractors, for purposes of collective bargaining.  (G)For each project employing union workers to rehabilitate, upgrade, innovate and transition public housing developments, demonstrate an ability to use and to commit to use individuals enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program who shall, to the greatest extent practicable, constitute not less than 20 percent of the individuals working on the project.
(H)To the greatest extent practicable, provide preferential treatment in hiring laborers and mechanics that are— (i)public housing residents;
(ii)hired from within 50 miles of their official residence; (iii)veterans or active or retired military;
(iv)highly skilled union workers; or (v)returning citizens who were formerly incarcerated individuals.
(I)Not require mandatory arbitration for any dispute involving a worker engaged in a service for the contractor or subcontractor. (J)Consider an individual performing any service under the grant as an employee, and not an independent contractor, of the contractor or subcontractor, respectively, unless—
(i)the individual is free from control and direction in connection with the performance of the service, both under the contract for the performance of the service and in fact; (ii)the service is performed outside the usual course of the business of the contractor or subcontractor, respectively; and
(iii)the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the same nature as that involved in such service. (2)Action to enforce independent contractor requirementA third party, including a State or local government, may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the requirement under paragraph (1)(J).
(h)Consultation with agenciesThe Secretary shall— (1)consult with the Secretary of Energy—
(A)in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection (a); and (B)to identify and verify state-of-the-art building materials and appliances, made in the United States, that can be procured at scale for purposes of this Act;
(2)consult with the Secretary of the Treasury to track alternative energy revenues that are returned to the Department of the Treasury under subsection (f)(4); (3)consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency—
(A)in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under of subsection (a)(2); and (B)regarding testing air quality and water quality for purposes of grant activities described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii);
(4)consult with the Secretary of Education in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection (a)(1);  (5)consult with the Secretary of Labor in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection (a)(1);
(6)consult with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection (a); (7)consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services—
(A)in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection (a)(2); and (B)regarding health trends related to all illnesses that disproportionately impact low-income people;
(8)consult with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in developing criteria and assessing applications for grants under subsection (a)(2); (9)consult with the Secretary of the Interior to develop criteria and assess applications for grants under subsection (a)(2); and
(10)consult with any entity described in paragraphs (1) through (9) for any other purpose as determined necessary by the Secretary to carry out this section and the purposes of this Act. (i)ReportsThe Secretary shall submit to Congress biannual reports on the impact that the grant programs established under subsection (a) have had on—
(1)the rehabilitation, upgrades, innovation, and transition of public housing in the United States; (2)total greenhouse gas emission output, and quarterly data on greenhouse gas emission reductions from individual public housing developments, specifically as they relate to—
(A)home energy carbon pollution emissions in each public housing development, as calculated using the Carbon Footprint Calculator from the Environmental Protection Agency; (B)waste-related carbon emissions in each public housing development, as calculated using the Carbon Footprint Calculator from the Environmental Protection Agency; and
(C)total greenhouse gas emissions released by individual public housing buildings and homes within a public housing development, as calculated using the Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator from the Environmental Protection Agency; (3)the amount of Federal money saved due to energy cost savings at public housing projects, on a quarterly basis;
(4)the amount of energy savings per KwH at each public housing project, on a quarterly basis; (5)public housing residents, including—
(A)access to economic opportunities through compliance with the hiring and contracting requirements described in subsections (c) and (d) of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u); (B)the impacts, if any, those residents have experienced to their individual economic growth as measured by individual and household income;
(C)the specific career skills acquired; (D)the impacts, if any, those residents have experienced to their overall health; and
(E)the specific educational or technical certifications acquired; and (6)changes to the overall community health indicators in public housing developments and their surrounding neighborhoods, including asthma rates, air quality, water quality, and levels of lead and mold.
(j)Eligibility for the Capital and Operating fundsThe receipt of a grant under this section shall not affect the eligibility of a public housing agency or a public housing dwelling unit to receive assistance under subsection (d) or (e) of section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g). (k)FundingOut of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to carry out this section—
(1)such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2032; and (2)$1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for administrative costs relating to carrying out this section.
7.The section 3 program for economic opportunitiesSection 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(1)—
(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking , operating assistance provided pursuant to section 9 of that Act, and modernization grants provided pursuant to section 14 of that Act and inserting (42 U.S.C. 1437c), assistance from the Operating Fund under section 9(e) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e)), assistance from the Capital Fund under section 9(d) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1437g(d)), and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section 6 of the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act; and (B)by adding at the end the following:

(C)Hiring requirementThe Secretary shall require that, of the employment positions generated by development assistance provided pursuant to section 6 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c), assistance from the Operating Fund under section 9(e) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e)), assistance from the Capital Fund under section 9(d) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1437g(d)), and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section 6 of the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, public and Indian housing agencies, and their contractors and subcontractors, shall fill, to the greatest extent possible— (i)not less than 40 percent of those positions generated during the 1-year period beginning 1 year after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded, with low- and very low-income persons;
(ii)not less than 50 percent of those positions generated during the 1-year period beginning 2 years after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded, with low- and very low-income persons; and (iii)not less than 90 percent of those positions generated after the expiration of the period described in clause (ii) with low- and very low-income persons.;
(2)in subsection (d)(1)— (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking , operating assistance provided pursuant to section 9 of that Act, and modernization grants provided pursuant to section 14 of that Act and inserting (42 U.S.C. 1437c), assistance from the Operating Fund under section 9(e) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e)), assistance from the Capital Fund under section 9(d) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1437g(d)), and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section 6 of the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act; and
(B)by adding at the end the following:  (C)Contracting requirementThe Secretary shall require that, of the aggregate dollar amount of contracts awarded for work to be performed in connection with assistance from the Operating Fund under section 9(e) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e)), assistance from the Capital Fund under section 9(d) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1437g(d)), and assistance provided under a grant awarded under section 6 of the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, public and Indian housing agencies, and their contractors and subcontractors, shall, to the greatest extent possible, certify that—
(i)not less than 20 percent of the aggregate dollar amount of such contracts awarded during the 1-year period beginning 1 year after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded shall be awarded to public housing resident-owned businesses; (ii)not less than 30 percent of the aggregate dollar amount of such contracts awarded during the 1-year period beginning 2 years after the initial receipt of grant funds awarded shall be awarded to public housing resident-owned businesses; and
(iii)not less than 50 percent of the aggregate dollar amount of such contracts awarded after the expiration of the period described in clause (ii) shall be awarded to public housing resident-owned businesses.; (3)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:

(3)Public housing resident-owned businessThe term public housing resident-owned business has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act.; (4)by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (i); and
(5)by inserting after subsection (f) the following:  (g)Measuring economic impact (1)Monitoring, measuring, and reporting requirementsBefore the start of the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall require each public housing agency to monitor, measure, and report to the Secretary on the economic impacts of this section on the community in which housing developments of the public housing agency are located, including—
(A)the aggregate dollar amount of contracts awarded in compliance with this section; (B)the aggregate dollar amount of wages and salaries paid for positions employed by low- and very low-income persons in accordance with this section;
(C)the aggregate dollar amount expended for training opportunities provided to low- and very low-income persons in accordance with this section; and (D)the aggregate dollar amount expended for training and assisting public housing resident-owned businesses for compliance with this section.
(2)Termination of spears systemThe Secretary shall terminate the Section 3 Performance Evaluation and Registration System of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and shall issue such notice and guidelines as may be necessary to replace such system with the system for monitoring, measuring, and reporting under this subsection. (h)Workforce roster (1)RequirementThe Secretary shall require each public housing agency to establish and maintain a roster of the residents and public housing resident-owned businesses of the public housing agency in order to identify and spotlight talented local laborers and facilitate compliance with this section.
(2)InformationThe roster maintained by a public housing agency under paragraph (1) shall include information that is updated not less frequently than every 30 days, including— (A)information for each public housing resident choosing to have their information recorded that lists their occupational skills, career goals, and any workforce development programs they participate in; and
(B)information for each public housing resident-owned business that lists the field of business they are in and the hiring opportunities they currently have available. (3)AvailabilityIn order to facilitate compliance with this subsection, the Secretary shall—
(A)require each public housing agency to submit to the Secretary the information maintained by the public housing agency in the roster under this subsection; and  (B)collect and make the data described in subparagraph (A) available on the website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, upon request, to contractors, subcontractors, resident councils, resident management organizations, and YouthBuild programs..
8.Family self-sufficiency programSection 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437u), as amended by section 306 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 115–174; 132 Stat. 1339), is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(2), by adding at the end the following:

(C)An Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity, as defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103).; (2)in subsection (d)(2)—
(A)in subparagraph (J), by striking and at the end; (B)by redesignating subparagraph (K) as subparagraph (M); and
(C)by inserting after subparagraph (J) the following:  (K)digital literacy;
(L)provision of a home health aide for elderly and disabled members of participating families; and; (3)in subsection (g)(2), by inserting after the first sentence the following: The program coordinating committee shall include representatives of any resident council and any jurisdiction-wide resident council of the eligible entity.;
(4)in subsection (h)(3)— (A)in subparagraph (H), by striking and at the end;
(B)by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (C)by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following:

(I)a description of how the local program will ensure that opportunities provided through the local program will maximize success in synchronizing the program with, and complying with, the requirements regarding employment and contracting under section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701(u)).; and (5)in subsection (i)(2)—
(A)in subparagraph (A), by inserting , but not more than 35 participants, before is eligible;  (B)in subparagraph (B)—
(i)by striking 75 and inserting 36; and (ii)by striking 50 and inserting 35;
(C)by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H), respectively; and (D)by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

(C)Additional award for public housing green new deal applicantsAn eligible entity that is approved for a grant under section 6 of the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act shall be eligible to receive an additional award under this subparagraph to cover costs of filling an additional family self-sufficiency coordinator position, or additional such positions, responsible for— (i)coordinating participation in a local program under this section for participants seeking employment opportunities made available by the grant; and
(ii)compliance by the eligible entity with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u). (D)Additional award for synchronization with section 3 requirementsAn eligible entity that meets such criteria as the Secretary shall establish regarding successful synchronization and compliance of a local program under this section with the requirements regarding employment and contracting under section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) shall be eligible to receive an additional award under this subparagraph to cover costs relating to a family self-sufficiency coordinator position responsible for such synchronization and compliance.
(E)Awards to assist eligible entities to establish family self-sufficiency programsAn eligible entity that is not administering a local program under this section and that meets such standards as the Secretary shall establish shall be eligible to receive an award under this subparagraph to cover costs relating to a family self-sufficiency coordinator position responsible for assisting in preparing and submitting an application to establish such a local program.. 9.Resident councilsSection 2 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(c)Resident councils
(1)In generalEach public housing project with not less than 50 dwelling units shall form a resident council to— (A)improve residents’ quality of life and resident satisfaction; and
(B)establish self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a positive living environment for families living in public housing.  (2)ParticipationEach resident council formed under this subsection may actively participate through working partnerships with a public housing agency to advise and assist in all aspects of public housing operations.
(3)Requirements
(A)In general A resident council shall consist of individuals residing in public housing and shall meet the requirements described in this paragraph in order to— (i)receive official recognition from the public housing agency and the Secretary;
(ii)be eligible to receive funds for resident council activities; and  (iii)be eligible to receive stipends for officers for their related costs in connection with volunteer work in public housing.
(B)Residents representedA resident council may represent residents residing in— (i)scattered site buildings;
(ii)areas of contiguous row houses;  (iii)1 or more contiguous buildings;
(iv)a development; or (v)any combination of clauses (i) through (iv).
(C)Elections
(i)Written proceduresA resident council shall adopt written procedures, such as by-laws or a constitution, which shall— (I)provide for a democratically elected governing board that—
(aa)consists of not less than 5 members; and (bb)is elected—
(AA)by the voting membership of the residents of the public housing; and (BB)in elections that occur on a regular basis not less frequently than every 2 years; and
(II)provide for the recall of the resident council by the voting membership through a petition or other expression of the desire of the voting membership for a recall election and set the threshold percentage of voting membership who are required to be in agreement in order to hold a recall election, which percentage shall be not less than 10 percent of the voting membership.  (ii)Voting membershipThe voting membership of a resident council shall consist of heads of households of the public housing dwelling units of any age and other residents not less than 16 years of age.
(4)StipendsPublic housing agencies may provide stipends to resident council officers who serve as volunteers in their public housing developments, which shall— (A)not exceed $1,000 per month per officer; and
(B)be decided locally by the resident council and the public housing agency. (5)Applicability of 2-year election cycleThe requirement under paragraph (3)(C)(i)(I)(bb)(BB) shall apply on and after January 1, 2022..
10.Repeal of Faircloth amendmentSection 9(g) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(g)) is amended by striking paragraph (3).


116 HR 4947 IH: Small Business Prosperity Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-10-31
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4947IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 31, 2019Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the deduction for qualified business income,
			 and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Prosperity Act of 2019. 2.Increase and expansion of deduction for qualified business income (a)Deduction made permanentSection 199A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (i).
 (b)Deduction To achieve a top rate on qualified business income of 21 percentSubsections (a)(2), (b)(1)(B), and (b)(2)(A) of section 199A of such Code are each amended by striking 20 percent and inserting 43 percent (47 percent in the case of any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025).
 (c)Repeal of limitation based on W–2 wages paid with respect to the trade or businessSection 199A(b)(2) of section 199A of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended to read as follows:

 (2)Determination of deductible amount for each trade or businessThe amount determined under this paragraph with respect to any qualified trade or business is 43 percent (47 percent in the case of any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025) of the taxpayer’s qualified business income with respect to the qualified trade or business..
 (d)Repeal of exclusion of specified service trades or businessesSection 199A(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows:  (d)Qualified trade or businessFor purposes of this section, the term qualified trade or business means any trade or business other than the trade or business of performing services as an employee..
			(e)Conforming amendments
 (1)Section 199A(b) of such Code, as amended by subsection (d), is amended— (A)by striking paragraphs (3), (4), and (6), and redesignating paragraphs (5) and (7) as paragraphs (3) and (4); and
 (B)by striking the lesser of— and all that follows in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) and inserting 9 percent of so much of the qualified business income with respect to such trade or business as is properly allocable to qualified payments received from such cooperative.
 (2)Section 199A(e) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (2). (3)Section 199A(f)(1) of such Code is amended to read as follows:

						(1)Application to partnerships and s corporations
 (A)In generalIn the case of a partnership or S corporation— (i)this section shall be applied at the partner or shareholder level, and
 (ii)each partner or shareholder shall take into account such person's allocable share of each qualified item of income, gain, deduction, and loss.
								For purposes of this subparagraph, in the case of an S corporation, an allocable share shall be the
 shareholder’s pro rata share of an item.(B)Treatment of trades or business in Puerto RicoIn the case of any taxpayer with qualified business income from sources within the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, if all such income is taxable under section 1 for such taxable year, then for purposes of determining the qualified business income of such taxpayer for such taxable year, the term United States shall include the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico..
 (4)Section 199A(f)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by striking and wages. (5)Section 199A(g)(1) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).
 (6)Section 199A of such Code is amended by striking subsection (h). (f)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
 3.No taxable event for change of corporate formNotwithstanding any provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a change in the organizational structure of a corporation, however organized, into another organizational structure is not a taxable event for the purposes of such Code if there is no change among the owners, their ownership interests, or the assets of the organization (other than a de minimis change in such assets). The preceding sentence shall apply to changes in organizational structure occurring after December 31, 2019.
 4.Repeal of estate tax and retention of basis step-upEffective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2019, chapter 11 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is repealed.


115 HR 80 IH: Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-01-03
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 80IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2017Mr. Babin (for himself, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Burgess, Mr. King of Iowa, Mr. Abraham, and Mr. Olson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo suspend the admission into the United States of refugees in order to examine the costs of
			 providing benefits to such individuals, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017. 2.Suspension of admission of refugeesBeginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security may not admit into the United States an alien under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) until such time as there is enacted a joint resolution giving the Secretary authority to resume admitting aliens under such section.
		3.Reports
 (a)Report on National SecurityNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the impact on the national security of the United States of admitting aliens under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157).
 (b)Report on the Cost of Providing Benefits to RefugeesNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that includes, for the 10-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this Act, for aliens admitted into the United States under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), the following information:
 (1)The average duration for which such an alien received benefits under a program described in section 4.
 (2)The percentage of such aliens who received benefits under a program described in section 4. (3)The cost, per year, to each program described in section 4 for such aliens.
 (4)The number of such aliens who paid Federal income tax or Federal employment tax during the first year after being admitted to the United States.
 (5)The cost, per year, to the program described in paragraph (5) of section 4 for such aliens. (6)The number and percentage of such aliens who received benefits under a program described in section 4—
 (A)2 years after being admitted to the United States; (B)5 years after being admitted to the United States; and
 (C)10 years after being admitted to the United States. (7)The cost, per year, to the Federal Government, to State governments, and to units of local government of providing other benefits and services, directly or indirectly, to such aliens.
 4.Benefit programs describedThe programs described under this subsection are as follows: (1)The Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.).
 (2)The Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (3)Disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402 et seq.).
 (4)The supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).
 (5)Rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f).


117 HR 5245 IH: Gun Trafficker Detection Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-09-14
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5245IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 14, 2021Mr. Casten (for himself, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, and Mr. Deutch) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo require lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Gun Trafficker Detection Act.2.Reporting of lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement authorities(a)Reporting requirement(1)In generalSection 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(aa)(1)Within 48 hours after a person not licensed under this chapter who owns a firearm that has been shipped or transported in, or has been possessed in or affecting, interstate or foreign commerce, discovers or should have discovered the theft or loss of the firearm, the person shall report the theft or loss to the Attorney General. If the report to the Attorney General is not submitted through a web portal created by the Attorney General for such purpose, the person shall report the theft or loss to local law enforcement authorities.(2)Within 72 hours after the Attorney General receives a report through the web portal pursuant to paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall notify the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction in which the theft or loss occurred of the name and address of the reporting person..(2)Creation of web-based portal for reportingWithin 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall create a web-based electronic portal, which members of the public may use to report the theft or loss of a firearm to the Attorney General pursuant to section 922(aa) of title 18, United States Code, that includes a notice to users of the penalties under section 924(a)(1) of such title for knowingly making a false statement or representation in such a report.(3)PenaltiesSection 924 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:(q)With respect to a violation of section 922(aa), the Attorney General shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing—(1)(A)in the case of a first violation, subject the person to a civil money penalty of not more than $1,000; or(B)in the case of a second or subsequent violation, subject the person to a civil money penalty of not more than $5,000; and(2)in the case of any violation, notify the person of the prohibitions set forth in section 922(bb)..(b)Prohibition on firearm receipt after multiple convictions(1)In generalSection 922 of such title, as amended by subsection (a)(1) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following:(bb)(1)It shall be unlawful for a person who has been twice assessed a civil money penalty under section 924(q) to receive a firearm during the 1-year period that begins with the date of the most recent such assessment.(2)It shall be unlawful for a person who has been thrice assessed a civil money penalty under section 924(q) to receive a firearm during the 5-year period that begins with the date of the most recent such assessment..(2)PenaltiesSection 924(a)(5) of such title is amended by striking or (t) and inserting (t), or (bb).(c)Prohibition on false reportingSection 924(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking “chapter or” and inserting “chapter, in reporting a lost or stolen firearm pursuant to section 922(aa), or”.(d)Updating of national instant criminal background check system(1)In generalWithin 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to ensure that—(A)the national instant criminal background check system takes account of section 922(bb) of title 18, United States Code, in performing the functions of the system; and(B)all persons licensed under chapter 44 of such title provide notice of the penalties for violations of section 922(aa) of such title to any person not so licensed who acquires a firearm from the licensee.(2)Conforming amendments(A)The following provisions of section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (34 U.S.C. 40901) are each amended by striking (g) or (n) each place it appears and inserting (g), (n), or (bb):(i)Subparagraphs (A), (C), (F)(iii)(I), and (G)(i) of subsection (e)(1).(ii)Subsection (g).(iii)Subsection (i)(2).(B)The following provisions of title 18, United States Code, are each amended by striking (g) or (n) and inserting (g), (n), or (bb):(i)Section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii).(ii)Section 922(t)(2).(iii)Section 922(t)(4).(iv)Section 922(t)(5).(v)Section 923(g)(3)(B).(vi)Section 925A(2).3.Effective dateThis Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.