116 HR 606 IH: Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-16
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 606IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 16, 2019Mr. Hice of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Weber of Texas, and Mr. Lamborn) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 concernedA BILLTo require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make video recordings of the
			 examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fairness in Firearm Testing Act. 2.Video recording of examination and testing of firearms and ammunition by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and ExplosivesSection 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(e)Additional responsibilities regarding examination and testing of firearms and ammunition
 (1)Video recording requiredThe Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 of title 18, United States Code, or section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, whether the item is a firearm and if so, the type of firearm, or of determining pursuant to section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, whether the item is ammunition, and shall not edit or erase any recording made pursuant to this paragraph.
					(2)Availability
 (A)To ownersOn request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording.
 (B)To defendantsThe Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording.
 (3)Admissibility as evidenceAn item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless—
 (A)the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or (B)such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence..


115 HR 4990 IH: Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-02-08
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4990IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 8, 2018Mrs. Dingell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to follow certain
			 procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his
			 or her parents.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2018. 2.Requirement that States follow certain procedures in placing a child removed from the custody of his or her parents (a)In generalSection 471(a)(29) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)(29)) is amended to read as follows:

 (29)provides that— (A)within 30 days after the removal of a child from the custody of the parent or parents of the child, the State shall exercise due diligence to identify and provide notice to all adult grandparents and other adult relatives of the child (including any other adult relatives suggested by the parents), subject to exceptions due to family or domestic violence, that—
 (i)specifies that the child has been or is being removed from the custody of the parent or parents of the child;
 (ii)explains the options the relative has under Federal, State, and local law to participate in the care and placement of the child, including any options that may be lost by failing to respond to the notice;
 (iii)describes the requirements under paragraph (10) of this subsection to become a foster family home and the additional services and supports that are available for children placed in such a home; and
 (iv)if the State has elected the option to make kinship guardianship assistance payments under paragraph (28) of this subsection, describes how the relative guardian of the child may subsequently enter into an agreement with the State under section 473(d) to receive the payments;
 (B)within 90 days after the State makes a placement decision with respect to the child, the State shall provide notice of the decision and the reasons therefor to each parent of the child, each relative who has expressed to the State an interest in caring for the child, the guardian, and the guardian ad litem for the child, the attorney for the child, the attorney for each parent of the child, the child (if the child is able to express an opinion regarding placement), and the prosecutor involved; and
 (C)the State shall establish procedures to— (i)allow a person who receives a notice pursuant to subparagraph (B) to request, in writing, within 5 days after receipt of the notice, documentation of the reasons for the decision involved;
 (ii)allow the attorney for the child to petition the court involved to review the decision; and (iii)require the court to—
 (I)commence such a review within 7 days after receipt of a petition made pursuant to clause (ii); and (II)conduct such a review on the record;.
			(b)Effective date
 (1)In generalThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to payments under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date.
 (2)Delay permitted if State legislation requiredIf the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan approved under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a), the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.


115 HR 5990 IH: Protecting Our Kids Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-06-01
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5990IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 1, 2018Mr. Barletta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the WorkforceA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Education to coordinate with the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue
			 guidance on security for schools.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Kids Act. 2.Development of Guidance for Suggested Security for Schools (a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall coordinate with the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance on security for schools based on the security standards that the Secretary of Homeland Security issues for Federal buildings.
 (b)Rule of ConstructionThis section shall not be construed to require schools to implement the guidance issued pursuant to this section.


114 SRES 311 ATS: Honoring Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as Rutgers celebrates its 250th anniversary.
U.S. Senate
2015-11-09
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		III
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 311
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			November 9, 2015
			Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		April 14, 2016Committee discharged; considered and agreed toRESOLUTION
		Honoring Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as Rutgers celebrates its 250th anniversary.

 Whereas, on November 10, 1766, the Royal Governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, granted a charter in the name of King George III for the establishment of Queen’s College;
 Whereas in 1825, Queen's College was renamed Rutgers in honor of Colonel Henry Rutgers, a university trustee and Revolutionary War veteran;
 Whereas in 1864, Rutgers was designated as a land-grant college, offering educational access to a wide range of students who would become the new workforce for expanding businesses, factories, and farms of the United States;
 Whereas in 1869, Rutgers became the birthplace of college football by hosting a game against Princeton University and winning 6 to 4;
 Whereas in 1946, the University of Newark became part of Rutgers, laying the foundation for Rutgers University–Newark;
 Whereas in 1950, the College of South Jersey became part of Rutgers, giving rise to Rutgers University–Camden;
 Whereas in 1945 and 1956, the New Jersey State legislature designated Rutgers as the State University of New Jersey;
 Whereas in 1989, Rutgers became a member of the Association of American Universities, an association of the top research universities in the United States and Canada;
 Whereas with the integration of most of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey into Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences in 2013, Rutgers undertook the largest merger in the history of higher education in the United States;
 Whereas in 2014, Rutgers joined the Big Ten Conference, bringing the long history of collegiate athletics at Rutgers into the storied conference comprised of highly regarded, research-intensive flagship universities;
 Whereas in 2014, Rutgers joined the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the premier consortium of top-tier research institutions in the United States;
 Whereas, as of November 2015, Rutgers— (1)educates more than 65,000 students at 31 schools;
 (2)employs more than 22,000 faculty and staff; (3)records more than 1,700,000 patient visits annually; and
 (4)boasts more than 460,000 living alumni worldwide; Whereas the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Rutgers is November 10, 2016;
 Whereas the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Rutgers begins on November 10, 2015, with Charter Day festivities on the lawn of Old Queens and will continue through November 10, 2016; and
 Whereas Rutgers exemplifies all of the traditions of higher education in the United States because Rutgers is the only university in the United States that is—
 (1)a colonial college; (2)a land-grant college; and
 (3)a comprehensive public research university: Now, therefore, be it   That the Senate honors Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as Rutgers celebrates 250 years of rich history as a colonial college, a land-grant institution, and a great State university that has been a source of pride for New Jersey and the people of the United States since 1766.


117 HR 3050 IH: Kenneth Meisel Public Servants’ Claimant Fairness Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-05-07
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3050IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 7, 2021Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Carson, and Mr. Stauber) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo increase the period of time a claimant under the Federal Employees Compensation Act may supply supporting documentation to the Office of Worker’s Compensation, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Kenneth Meisel Public Servants’ Claimant Fairness Act. 2.Increase in time-period for FECA claimant to supply supporting documentation to Office of Worker’s CompensationNot later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall—(1)amend section 10.121 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking 30 days and inserting 60 days; and(2)modify the Federal Employees Compensation Act manual to reflect the changes to such section made by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (1).


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 564
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 10, 2009
			Mr. Feingold (for
			 himself, Mr. Grassley,
			 Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Kennedy, Mr.
			 Cardin, and Mr. Wyden)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To establish commissions to review the
		  facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans,
		  European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War
		  II.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Wartime Treatment Study
			 Act.
		2.FindingsCongress makes the following
			 findings:
			(1)During World War II, the United States
			 Government deemed as enemy aliens more than 600,000 Italian-born
			 and 300,000 German-born United States resident aliens and their families,
			 requiring them to carry Certificates of Identification and limiting their
			 travel and personal property rights. At that time, these groups were the two
			 largest foreign-born groups in the United States.
			(2)During World War II, the United States
			 Government arrested, interned, or otherwise detained thousands of European
			 Americans, some remaining in custody for years after cessation of World War II
			 hostilities, and repatriated, exchanged, or deported European Americans,
			 including American-born children, to European Axis nations, many to be
			 exchanged for Americans held in those nations.
			(3)Pursuant to a policy coordinated by the
			 United States with Latin American nations, thousands of European Latin
			 Americans, including German and Austrian Jews, were arrested, relocated to the
			 United States, and interned. Many were later repatriated or deported to
			 European Axis nations during World War II and exchanged for Americans and Latin
			 Americans held in those nations.
			(4)Millions of European Americans served in
			 the Armed Forces and thousands sacrificed their lives in defense of the United
			 States.
			(5)The wartime policies of the United States
			 Government were devastating to the German American and Italian American
			 communities, individuals, and their families. The detrimental effects are still
			 being experienced.
			(6)Prior to and during World War II, the
			 United States restricted the entry of Jewish refugees who were fleeing
			 persecution or genocide and sought safety in the United States. During the
			 1930s and 1940s, the quota system, immigration regulations, visa requirements,
			 and the time required to process visa applications affected the number of
			 Jewish refugees, particularly those from Germany and Austria, who could gain
			 admittance to the United States.
			(7)The United States Government should conduct
			 an independent review to fully assess and acknowledge these actions. Congress
			 has previously reviewed the United States Government's wartime treatment of
			 Japanese Americans through the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment
			 of Civilians. An independent review of the treatment of German Americans and
			 Italian Americans and of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution and genocide has
			 not yet been undertaken.
			(8)Time is of the essence for the
			 establishment of commissions, because of the increasing danger of destruction
			 and loss of relevant documents, the advanced age of potential witnesses and,
			 most importantly, the advanced age of those affected by the United States
			 Government’s policies. Many who suffered have already passed away and will
			 never know of this effort.
			3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)During World War IIThe term during World War II
			 refers to the period between September 1, 1939, through December 31,
			 1948.
			(2)European Americans
				(A)In generalThe term European Americans
			 refers to United States citizens and resident aliens of European ancestry,
			 including Italian Americans, German Americans, Hungarian Americans, Romanian
			 Americans, and Bulgarian Americans.
				(B)German AmericansThe term German Americans
			 refers to United States citizens and resident aliens of German ancestry.
				(C)Italian AmericansThe term Italian Americans
			 refers to United States citizens and resident aliens of Italian
			 ancestry.
				(3)European Latin AmericansThe term European Latin
			 Americans refers to persons of European ancestry, including German or
			 Italian ancestry, residing in a Latin American nation during World War
			 II.
			(4)Latin American nationThe term Latin American nation
			 refers to any nation in Central America, South America, or the
			 Caribbean.
			ICommission on Wartime Treatment of European
			 Americans
			101.Establishment of Commission on Wartime
			 Treatment of European Americans
				(a)In generalThere is established the Commission on
			 Wartime Treatment of European Americans (referred to in this title as the
			 European American Commission).
				(b)MembershipThe European American Commission shall be
			 composed of 7 members, who shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the
			 date of enactment of this Act as follows:
					(1)Three members shall be appointed by the
			 President.
					(2)Two members shall be appointed by the
			 Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the minority
			 leader.
					(3)Two members shall be appointed by the
			 majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the minority leader.
					(c)TermsThe term of office for members shall be for
			 the life of the European American Commission. A vacancy in the European
			 American Commission shall not affect its powers, and shall be filled in the
			 same manner in which the original appointment was made.
				(d)RepresentationThe European American Commission shall
			 include 2 members representing the interests of Italian Americans and two
			 members representing the interests of German Americans.
				(e)MeetingsThe President shall call the first meeting
			 of the European American Commission not later than 120 days after the date of
			 enactment of this Act.
				(f)QuorumFour members of the European American
			 Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold
			 hearings.
				(g)ChairmanThe European American Commission shall
			 elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members. The term of office
			 of each shall be for the life of the European American Commission.
				(h)Compensation
					(1)In generalMembers of the European American Commission
			 shall serve without pay.
					(2)Reimbursement of expensesAll members of the European American
			 Commission shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and subsistence, and other
			 reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
			 duties.
					102.Duties of the European American
			 Commission
				(a)In generalIt shall be the duty of the European
			 American Commission to review the United States Government’s wartime treatment
			 of European Americans and European Latin Americans as provided in subsection
			 (b).
				(b)Scope of reviewThe European American Commission’s review
			 shall include the following:
					(1)A comprehensive review of the facts and
			 circumstances surrounding United States Government action during World War II
			 with respect to European Americans and European Latin Americans pursuant to
			 United States laws and directives, including the Alien Enemies Acts
			 (50 U.S.C. 21 et
			 seq.), Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, and
			 2685, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and any directive of the United States
			 Government pursuant to these and other pertinent laws, proclamations, or
			 executive orders, including registration requirements, travel and property
			 restrictions, establishment of restricted areas, raids, arrests, internment,
			 exclusion, policies relating to the families and property that excludees and
			 internees were forced to abandon, internee employment by American companies
			 (including a list of such companies and the terms and type of employment),
			 exchange, repatriation, and deportation, and the immediate and long-term effect
			 of such actions, particularly internment, on the lives of those affected. This
			 review shall also include a list of—
						(A)all temporary detention and long-term
			 internment facilities in the United States and Latin American nations that were
			 used to detain or intern European Americans and European Latin Americans during
			 World War II (in this paragraph referred to as World War II detention
			 facilities);
						(B)the names of European Americans and
			 European Latin Americans who died while in World War II detention facilities
			 and where they were buried;
						(C)the names of children of European Americans
			 and European Latin Americans who were born in World War II detention facilities
			 and where they were born; and
						(D)the nations from which European Latin
			 Americans were brought to the United States, the ships that transported them to
			 the United States and their departure and disembarkation ports, the locations
			 where European Americans and European Latin Americans were exchanged for
			 persons held in European Axis nations, and the ships that transported them to
			 Europe and their departure and disembarkation ports.
						(2)An assessment of
			 the underlying rationale of the decision of the United States Government to
			 develop the programs and policies described in paragraph (1), the information
			 the United States Government received or acquired suggesting these programs and
			 policies were necessary, the perceived benefit of enacting such programs and
			 policies, and the immediate and long-term impact of such programs and policies
			 on European Americans and European Latin Americans and their
			 communities.
					(3)A brief review of the participation by
			 European Americans in the United States Armed Forces, including the
			 participation of European Americans whose families were excluded, interned,
			 repatriated, or exchanged.
					(4)A recommendation of appropriate remedies,
			 including public education programs and the creation of a comprehensive online
			 database by the National Archives and Records Administration of documents
			 related to the United States Government’s wartime treatment of European
			 Americans and European Latin Americans during World War II.
					(c)Field
			 hearingsThe European
			 American Commission shall hold public hearings in such cities of the United
			 States as it deems appropriate.
				(d)ReportThe European American Commission shall
			 submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress not
			 later than 18 months after the date of the first meeting called pursuant to
			 section 101(e).
				103.Powers of the European American
			 Commission
				(a)In generalThe European American Commission or, on the
			 authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for
			 the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, hold such hearings
			 and sit and act at such times and places, and request the attendance and
			 testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records,
			 correspondence, memorandum, papers, and documents as the Commission or such
			 subcommittee or member may deem advisable. The European American Commission may
			 request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of an appropriate United States
			 district court to require, by subpoena or otherwise, such attendance,
			 testimony, or production.
				(b)Government information and
			 cooperationThe European
			 American Commission may acquire directly from the head of any department,
			 agency, independent instrumentality, or other authority of the executive branch
			 of the Government, available information that the European American Commission
			 considers useful in the discharge of its duties. All departments, agencies, and
			 independent instrumentalities, or other authorities of the executive branch of
			 the Government shall cooperate with the European American Commission and
			 furnish all information requested by the European American Commission to the
			 extent permitted by law, including information collected under the Commission
			 on Wartime and Internment of Civilians Act (Public Law
			 96–317; 50 U.S.C. App. 1981 note) and the Wartime Violation of
			 Italian Americans Civil Liberties Act (Public Law 106–451; 50 U.S.C. App.
			 1981 note). For purposes of section 552a(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code
			 (commonly known as the Privacy Act of 1974), the European
			 American Commission shall be deemed to be a committee of jurisdiction.
				104.Administrative provisionsThe European American Commission is
			 authorized to—
				(1)appoint and fix the compensation of such
			 personnel as may be necessary, without regard to the provisions of title 5,
			 United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and
			 without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53
			 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except
			 that the compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate
			 equivalent to the rate payable under GS–15 of the General Schedule under
			 section 5332 of such title;
				(2)obtain the services of experts and
			 consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of such
			 title;
				(3)obtain the detail of any Federal Government
			 employee, and such detail shall be without reimbursement or interruption or
			 loss of civil service status or privilege;
				(4)enter into agreements with the
			 Administrator of General Services for procurement of necessary financial and
			 administrative services, for which payment shall be made by reimbursement from
			 funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman
			 of the Commission and the Administrator;
				(5)procure supplies, services, and property by
			 contract in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to the extent
			 or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts; and
				(6)enter into contracts with Federal or State
			 agencies, private firms, institutions, and agencies for the conduct of research
			 or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary to the
			 discharge of the duties of the Commission, to the extent or in such amounts as
			 are provided in appropriation Acts.
				105.Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere is
			 authorized to be appropriated $600,000 to carry out this title.
			106.SunsetThe European American Commission shall
			 terminate 60 days after it submits its report to Congress.
			IICommission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish
			 Refugees
			201.Establishment of Commission on Wartime
			 Treatment of Jewish Refugees
				(a)In generalThere is established the Commission on
			 Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees (referred to in this title as the
			 Jewish Refugee Commission).
				(b)MembershipThe Jewish Refugee Commission shall be
			 composed of 7 members, who shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the
			 date of enactment of this Act as follows:
					(1)Three members shall be appointed by the
			 President.
					(2)Two members shall be appointed by the
			 Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the minority
			 leader.
					(3)Two members shall be appointed by the
			 majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the minority leader.
					(c)TermsThe term of office for members shall be for
			 the life of the Jewish Refugee Commission. A vacancy in the Jewish Refugee
			 Commission shall not affect its powers, and shall be filled in the same manner
			 in which the original appointment was made.
				(d)RepresentationThe Jewish Refugee Commission shall include
			 two members representing the interests of Jewish refugees.
				(e)MeetingsThe President shall call the first meeting
			 of the Jewish Refugee Commission not later than 120 days after the date of
			 enactment of this Act.
				(f)QuorumFour members of the Jewish Refugee
			 Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold
			 hearings.
				(g)ChairmanThe Jewish Refugee Commission shall elect a
			 Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members. The term of office of each
			 shall be for the life of the Jewish Refugee Commission.
				(h)Compensation
					(1)In generalMembers of the Jewish Refugee Commission
			 shall serve without pay.
					(2)Reimbursement of expensesAll members of the Jewish Refugee
			 Commission shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and subsistence, and other
			 reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
			 duties.
					202.Duties of the Jewish Refugee
			 Commission
				(a)In generalIt shall be the duty of the Jewish Refugee
			 Commission to review the United States Government’s refusal to allow Jewish and
			 other refugees fleeing persecution or genocide in Europe entry to the United
			 States as provided in subsection (b).
				(b)Scope of reviewThe Jewish Refugee Commission’s review
			 shall cover the period between January 1, 1933, through December 31, 1945, and
			 shall include, to the greatest extent practicable, the following:
					(1)A review of the United States Government’s
			 decision to deny Jewish and other refugees fleeing persecution or genocide
			 entry to the United States, including a review of the underlying rationale of
			 the United States Government’s decision to refuse the Jewish and other refugees
			 entry, the information the United States Government received or acquired
			 suggesting such refusal was necessary, the perceived benefit of such refusal,
			 and the impact of such refusal on the refugees.
					(2)A review of
			 Federal refugee law and policy relating to those fleeing persecution or
			 genocide, including recommendations for making it easier in the future for
			 victims of persecution or genocide to obtain refuge in the United
			 States.
					(c)Field
			 hearingsThe Jewish Refugee
			 Commission shall hold public hearings in such cities of the United States as it
			 deems appropriate.
				(d)ReportThe Jewish Refugee Commission shall submit
			 a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress not later than
			 18 months after the date of the first meeting called pursuant to section
			 201(e).
				203.Powers of the Jewish Refugee
			 Commission
				(a)In generalThe Jewish Refugee Commission or, on the
			 authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for
			 the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, hold such hearings
			 and sit and act at such times and places, and request the attendance and
			 testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records,
			 correspondence, memorandum, papers, and documents as the Commission or such
			 subcommittee or member may deem advisable. The Jewish Refugee Commission may
			 request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of an appropriate United States
			 district court to require, by subpoena or otherwise, such attendance,
			 testimony, or production.
				(b)Government information and
			 cooperationThe Jewish
			 Refugee Commission may acquire directly from the head of any department,
			 agency, independent instrumentality, or other authority of the executive branch
			 of the Government, available information that the Jewish Refugee Commission
			 considers useful in the discharge of its duties. All departments, agencies, and
			 independent instrumentalities, or other authorities of the executive branch of
			 the Government shall cooperate with the Jewish Refugee Commission and furnish
			 all information requested by the Jewish Refugee Commission to the extent
			 permitted by law. For purposes of section 552a(b)(9) of title 5, United States
			 Code (commonly known as the Privacy Act of 1974), the Jewish
			 Refugee Commission shall be deemed to be a committee of jurisdiction.
				204.Administrative provisionsThe Jewish Refugee Commission is authorized
			 to—
				(1)appoint and fix the compensation of such
			 personnel as may be necessary, without regard to the provisions of title 5,
			 United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and
			 without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53
			 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except
			 that the compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate
			 equivalent to the rate payable under GS–15 of the General Schedule under
			 section 5332 of such title;
				(2)obtain the services of experts and
			 consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of such
			 title;
				(3)obtain the detail of any Federal Government
			 employee, and such detail shall be without reimbursement or interruption or
			 loss of civil service status or privilege;
				(4)enter into agreements with the
			 Administrator of General Services for procurement of necessary financial and
			 administrative services, for which payment shall be made by reimbursement from
			 funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman
			 of the Commission and the Administrator;
				(5)procure supplies, services, and property by
			 contract in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to the extent
			 or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts; and
				(6)enter into contracts with Federal or State
			 agencies, private firms, institutions, and agencies for the conduct of research
			 or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary to the
			 discharge of the duties of the Commission, to the extent or in such amounts as
			 are provided in appropriation Acts.
				205.Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere is
			 authorized to be appropriated $600,000 to carry out this title.
			206.SunsetThe Jewish Refugee Commission shall
			 terminate 60 days after it submits its report to Congress.
			IIIFunding
			 source
			301.Funding
			 sourceOf the funds made
			 available for the Department of Justice by the Consolidated Security, Disaster
			 Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 110–329),
			 $1,200,000 is hereby rescinded.


116 S4409 ES: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, as the “Lawrence M. Larry Walsh Sr. Post Office”.
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116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4409IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, as the Lawrence M. Larry Walsh Sr. Post Office. 1.Lawrence M. Larry Walsh Sr. Post Office(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Lawrence M. Larry Walsh Sr. Post Office.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lawrence M. Larry Walsh Sr. Post Office.Passed the Senate December 3, 2020.Secretary


 SJ 67 ENR: Providing for the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America2d SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and
			 twentyS. J. RES. 67IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents
 of the Smithsonian Institution. That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey of Pennsylvania on February 21, 2020, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of February 21, 2020, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.Speaker of the House of RepresentativesVice President of the United States and President of the Senate


116 HR 7716 IH: American Family and Private Property Defense Act
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2020-07-21
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7716IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 21, 2020Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. Long, and Mr. Luetkemeyer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo establish defenses against crimes of violence, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Family and Private Property Defense Act. 2.Defenses against crimes of violence(a)In generalChapter 1 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:28.Defense of self or others(a)Defense(1)Justifiable use of forceIt is an affirmative defense against any charge for a crime of violence that the defendant only used physical force upon another person to the extent that the defendant reasonably believed such force to be necessary to defend the defendant or a third person from what the defendant reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of unlawful force by such other person.(2)Justifiable use of deadly forceIt is an affirmative defense against any charge for a crime of violence that the defendant only used deadly force upon another person—(A)to the extent that the defendant reasonably believed such force to be necessary to defend the defendant or a third person from what the defendant reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of unlawful force by such other person;(B)if such person unlawfully enters, remains after unlawfully entering, or attempts to unlawfully enter a dwelling, residence, or vehicle lawfully occupied by such person; or(C)if such person unlawfully enters, remains after unlawfully entering, or attempts to unlawfully enter private property that is owned or leased by an individual, or is occupied by an individual who has been given specific authority by the property owner to occupy the property, claiming a justification of using protective force under this section.(3)No duty to retreatThe defendant has no duty to retreat—(A)from a dwelling, residence, or vehicle where the person is not unlawfully entering or unlawfully remaining;(B)from private property that is owned or leased by such individual; or(C)if the defendant is in any other location such defendant has the right to be.(b)Application(1)In generalA defense under subsection (a) shall not apply if the defendant is the initial aggressor, unless—(A)the defendant has withdrawn from the encounter and effectively communicated such withdrawal to such other person but the latter persists in continuing the incident by the use or threatened use of unlawful force;(B)the defendant is a law enforcement officer; or(C)the aggressor’s actions are justified under any other provision of law.(2)Third partyA defense under subsection (a) shall not apply if, under the circumstances as the defendant reasonably believes them to be, the person whom the defendant is seeking to protect would not be justified in using such protective force.(3)FelonyThe defendant was attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the commission of a forcible felony.(c)Physical restraintThe defenses under this section shall extend to the use of physical restraint as protective force provided that the defendant takes all reasonable measures to terminate the restraint as soon as it is reasonable to do so.(d)BurdenThe defendant shall have the burden of raising any defense under this section. If a defendant asserts that defendant’s use of force is described under subsection (a)(2), the burden shall then be on the Government to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did not reasonably believe that the use of such force was necessary to defend against what the defendant reasonably believed was the use or imminent use of unlawful force.29.Defense of property(a)DefenseIt is an affirmative defense against any charge for a crime of violence that the defendant only used physical force upon another person to the extent that the defendant reasonably believed such force to be necessary to prevent what the defendant reasonably believes to be the commission or attempted commission by such person of stealing, property damage or tampering in any degree.(b)ApplicationA defense under subsection (a) shall not apply if the defendant uses deadly force unless authorized under subsection (a).(c)Physical restraintThe defenses under this section shall extend to the use of physical restraint as protective force provided that the defendant takes all reasonable measures to terminate the restraint as soon as it is reasonable to do so.(d)BurdenThe defendant shall have the burden of raising any defense under this section.30.Battered spouse defense(a)DefenseEvidence that the actor was suffering from the battered spouse syndrome shall be admissible upon the issue of whether the actor lawfully acted in self-defense or defense of another.(b)ProcedureIf the defendant proposes to offer evidence of the battered spouse syndrome, the defendant shall file written notice thereof with the court in advance of trial. Thereafter, the court, upon motion of the Government, shall appoint one or more private psychiatrists or psychologists or physicians with a minimum of one year of training or experience in providing treatment or services to intellectually disabled or mentally ill individuals, who are neither employees nor contractors of the department of mental health for the purposes of performing the examination in question, to examine the accused, or shall direct the director of the department of mental health, or his designee, to have the accused so examined by one or more psychiatrists or psychologists or physicians with a minimum of one year of training or experience in providing treatment or services to intellectually disabled or mentally ill individuals designated by the director, or his designee, for the purpose of examining the defendant. No private psychiatrist, psychologist, or physician shall be appointed by the court unless he has consented to act. The examinations ordered shall be made at such time and place and under such conditions as the court deems proper, except that if the order directs the director of the department of mental health to have the accused examined, the director, or his designee, shall determine the reasonable time, place and conditions under which the examination shall be conducted. The order may include provisions for the interview of witnesses.(c)Excluding certain evidenceNo statement made by the accused in the course of any such examination and no information received by any physician or other person in the course thereof, whether such examination was made with or without the consent of the accused or upon his motion or upon that of others, shall be admitted in evidence against the accused on the issue of whether he committed the act charged against him in any criminal proceeding then or thereafter pending in any Federal court.. (b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 1 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:28. Defense of self or others. 29. Defense of property. 30. Battered spouse defense..


114 HJ 20 IH: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit Congress’ power to impose a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services.
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		IA
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. J. RES. 20
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 12, 2015
			Mr. Palazzo (for himself, Mr. Harper, and Mr. LaMalfa) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit Congress’ power to impose
			 a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services.

		That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States,
			 which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the
			 Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the
			 several States within seven years after the date of its submission for
			 ratification:
			 —
					Congress shall make no law that imposes a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services..


114 HR 305 IH: Offshoring Prevention Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-01-13
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I
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 305
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 13, 2015
Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Ellison) 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 provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Offshoring Prevention Act. 2.Taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (a)In generalSection 954(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the period at the end of paragraph (5) and inserting , and, by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4), and by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(5)imported property income for the taxable year (determined under subsection (j) and reduced as provided in subsection (b)(5)).. (b)Imported property income definedSection 954 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(j)Imported property income
(1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a)(5), the term imported property income means income (whether in the form of profits, commissions, fees, or otherwise) derived in connection with— (A)manufacturing, producing, growing, or extracting imported property;
(B)the sale, exchange, or other disposition of imported property; or (C)the lease, rental, or licensing of imported property.Such term shall not include any foreign oil and gas extraction income (within the meaning of section 907(c)) or any foreign oil related income (within the meaning of section 907(c)).
(2)Imported propertyFor purposes of this subsection— (A)In generalExcept as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the term imported property means property which is imported into the United States by the controlled foreign corporation or a related person.
(B)Imported property includes certain property imported by unrelated personsThe term imported property includes any property imported into the United States by an unrelated person if, when such property was sold to the unrelated person by the controlled foreign corporation (or a related person), it was reasonable to expect that— (i)such property would be imported into the United States; or
(ii)such property would be used as a component in other property which would be imported into the United States. (C)Exception for property subsequently exportedThe term imported property does not include any property which is imported into the United States and which—
(i)before substantial use in the United States, is sold, leased, or rented by the controlled foreign corporation or a related person for direct use, consumption, or disposition outside the United States; or (ii)is used by the controlled foreign corporation or a related person as a component in other property which is so sold, leased, or rented.
(D)Exception for certain agricultural commoditiesThe term imported property does not include any agricultural commodity which is not grown in the United States in commercially marketable quantities. (3)Definitions and special rules (A)ImportFor purposes of this subsection, the term import means entering, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption or use. Such term includes any grant of the right to use intangible property (as defined in section 936(h)(3)(B)) in the United States.
(B)United statesFor purposes of this subsection, the term United States includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (C)Unrelated personFor purposes of this subsection, the term unrelated person means any person who is not a related person with respect to the controlled foreign corporation.
(D)Coordination with foreign base company sales incomeFor purposes of this section, the term foreign base company sales income shall not include any imported property income.. (c)Separate application of limitations on foreign tax credit for imported property income (1)In generalSection 904(d)(1) of such Code is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:

(B)imported property income, and. (2)Imported property income definedSection 904(d)(2) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (I), (J), and (K) as subparagraphs (J), (K), and (L), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraph:

(I)Imported property incomeThe term imported property income means any income received or accrued by any person which is of a kind which would be imported property income (as defined in section 954(j)).. (3)Conforming amendmentSection 904(d)(2)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by inserting or imported property income after passive category income.
(d)Conforming amendments
(1)Section 952(c)(1)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended— (A)by redesignating subclauses (II), (III), (IV), and (V) as subclauses (III), (IV), (V), and (VI), and
(B)by inserting after subclause (I) the following new subclause:  (II)imported property income,.
(2)The last sentence of section 954(b)(4) of such Code is amended by striking subsection (a)(5) and inserting subsection (a)(4). (3)Section 954(b)(5) of such Code is amended by striking and the foreign base company oil related income and inserting the foreign base company oil related income, and the imported property income.
(e)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, and to taxable years of United States shareholders within which or with which such taxable years of such foreign corporations end.


116 HR 5720 IH: To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the creation and sale of trigger leads, and for other purposes.
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5720IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 30, 2020Mr. Clay introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the creation and sale of trigger leads, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Trigger lead prohibitionSection 604(c) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681b(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (4)Prohibition on trigger leads for residential mortgage loansNotwithstanding paragraph (1), no consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report in connection with a credit transaction that is not initiated by a consumer, if the report is being procured based in whole or in part on the presence of an inquiry made in connection with a residential mortgage loan (as defined under section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602))..


115 HR 2113 IH: Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2017
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2113IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 20, 2017Mr. Stivers (for himself and Mr. Ryan of Ohio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo require the Food and Drug Administration to expedite review of pharmaceuticals that are approved
			 for marketing in the European Union.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2017. 2.Expedited review of EU-approved pharmaceuticals Section 506 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(i)EU-Approved pharmaceuticals
 (1)Expedited reviewBeginning not later than 90 days after a new pharmaceutical is approved for marketing in the European Union, the Secretary shall, at the request of the sponsor of the pharmaceutical, facilitate the development and expedite the review of such new pharmaceutical under section 505 or 515 of this Act or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, as appropriate.
 (2)DefinitionIn this subsection, the term pharmaceutical means a drug (including a biological product) or a device..


IV
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 374
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 20, 2009

RESOLUTION
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America's current and future strength;
Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the future of our Nation's children;
Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, held during May 3, 2009, through May 10, 2009, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and
Whereas a number of organizations representing educators, such as the National Education Association and the National Parent Teacher Association, are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of teaching to encourage students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3580
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 16, 2009
			Mr. King of Iowa (for
			 himself, Mr. Bilbray,
			 Mrs. Blackburn,
			 Mr. Culberson,
			 Mr. Rohrabacher,
			 Mr. Burton of Indiana,
			 Mr. Pitts,
			 Mr. Gary G. Miller of California,
			 Mr. Latta,
			 Mrs. Myrick,
			 Mr. Brady of Texas,
			 Mr. Linder,
			 Mr. Franks of Arizona,
			 Mr. Poe of Texas,
			 Ms. Foxx, Mr. Gingrey of Georgia,
			 Mr. Bartlett,
			 Mr. Broun of Georgia,
			 Mr. Marchant,
			 Mr. Wamp, and
			 Mr. Royce) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the
			 Judiciary and
			 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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify
		  that wages paid to unauthorized aliens may not be deducted from gross income,
		  and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 New IDEA (Illegal Deduction
			 Elimination Act).
		2.Clarification
			 that wages paid to unauthorized aliens may not be deducted from gross
			 income
			(a)In
			 generalSubsection (c) of section 162 of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 (relating to illegal bribes, kickbacks, and other payments) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(4)Wages paid to or
				on behalf of unauthorized aliens
						(A)In
				generalNo deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for
				any wage paid to or on behalf of an unauthorized alien, as defined under
				section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
				1324a(h)(3)).
						(B)WagesFor
				the purposes of this paragraph, the term wages means all
				remuneration for employment, including the cash value of all remuneration
				(including benefits) paid in any medium other than cash.
						(C)Safe
				HarborIf a person or other
				entity is participating in the basic pilot program described in section 403 of
				the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8
				U.S.C. 1324a note) and obtains confirmation of identity and employment
				eligibility in compliance with the terms and conditions of the program with
				respect to the hiring (or recruitment or referral) of an employee, subparagraph
				(A) shall not apply with respect to wages paid to such
				employee.
						.
			(b)Six-Year
			 limitation on assessment and collectionSubsection (c) of section
			 6501 of such Code (relating to exceptions) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new paragraph:

					(11)Deduction
				claimed for wages paid to unauthorized aliensIn the case of a
				return of tax on which a deduction is shown in violation of section 162(c)(4),
				any tax under chapter 1 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.
					.
			(c)Use of
			 documentation for enforcement purposesSection 274A of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) is amended—
				(1)in
			 subparagraph (b)(5), by inserting , section 162(c)(4) of the Internal
			 Revenue Code of 1986, after enforcement of this
			 Act;
				(2)in subparagraph
			 (d)(2)(F), by inserting , section 162(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code
			 of 1986, after enforcement of this Act; and
				(3)in subparagraph
			 (d)(2)(G), by inserting section 162(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code
			 of 1986 or after or enforcement of.
				(d)Availability of
			 information
				(1)In
			 generalThe Commissioner of
			 Social Security, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the
			 Secretary of the Treasury, shall jointly establish a program to share
			 information among such agencies that may or could lead to the identification of
			 unauthorized aliens (as defined under section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act), including any no-match letter, any information in the
			 earnings suspense file, and any information in the investigation and
			 enforcement of section 162(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
				(2)Disclosure by
			 Secretary of the Treasury
					(A)In
			 generalSubsection (i) of section 6103 of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 paragraph:

							(9)Payment of wages
				to unauthorized aliensUpon
				request from the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration or the
				Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Secretary shall disclose
				to officers and employees of such Administration or Department—
								(A)taxpayer identity
				information of employers who paid wages with respect to which a deduction was
				not allowed by reason of section 162(c)(4), and
								(B)taxpayer identity
				information of individuals to whom such wages were paid,
								for
				purposes of carrying out any enforcement activities of such Administration or
				Department with respect to such employers or
				individuals..
					(B)RecordkeepingParagraph (4) of section 6103(p) of such
			 Code is amended—
						(i)by
			 striking (5), or (7) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)
			 and inserting (5), (7), or (9), and
						(ii)by
			 striking (5) or (7) in subparagraph (F)(ii) and inserting
			 (5), (7), or (9).
						(e)Effective
			 date
				(1)Except as provided
			 in paragraph (2), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take
			 effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
				(2)The amendments
			 made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to taxable years beginning after
			 December 31, 2007.
				3.Modification of
			 basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification
			(a)Making
			 permanentSubsection (b) of
			 section 401 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
			 of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended by striking the last sentence.
			(b)Application to
			 current employees
				(1)Voluntary
			 electionThe first sentence of section 402(a) of such Act is
			 amended to read as follows: Any person or other entity that conducts any
			 hiring (or recruitment or referral) in a State or employs any individuals in a
			 State may elect to participate in a pilot program..
				(2)Benefit of
			 rebuttable presumptionParagraph (1) of section 402(b) of such Act
			 is amended by adding at the end the following: If a person or other
			 entity is participating in a pilot program and obtains confirmation of identity
			 and employment eligibility in compliance with the terms and conditions of the
			 program with respect to individuals employed by the person or entity, the
			 person or entity has established a rebuttable presumption that the person or
			 entity has not violated section 274A(a)(2) with respect to such
			 individuals..
				(3)Scope of
			 electionSubparagraph (A) of
			 section 402(c)(2) of such Act is amended to read as follows:

						(A)In
				generalAny electing person
				or other entity may provide that the election under subsection (a) shall apply
				(during the period in which the election is in effect)—
							(i)to
				all its hiring (and all recruitment or referral);
							(ii)to all its hiring
				(and all recruitment or referral and all individuals employed by the person or
				entity);
							(iii)to all its
				hiring (and all recruitment or referral) in one or more States or one or more
				places of hiring (or recruitment or referral, as the case may be); or
							(iv)to
				all its hiring (and all recruitment or referral and all individuals employed by
				the person or entity) in one or more States or one or more place of hiring (or
				recruitment or referral or employment, as the case may
				be).
							.
				(4)Procedures for
			 participants in basic pilot programSubsection (a) of section 403 of such Act
			 is amended—
					(A)in the matter
			 preceding paragraph (1), by inserting or continued employment in the
			 United States after United States; and
					(B)in paragraph (3)—
						(i)in
			 subparagraph (A), by striking all that follows (as specified by the
			 Secretary of Homeland Security) and inserting after the date of
			 the hiring, or recruitment or referral, in the case of inquiries made pursuant
			 to a hiring, recruitment or referral (and not of previously hired
			 individuals).; and
						(ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking
			 such 3 working days and inserting the specified
			 period.
						(c)Application to
			 job applicantsSection 402(c)(2) of such Act is amended by adding
			 at the end the following:

					(C)Job offer may be
				made conditional on final confirmation by E-VerifyA
				person or other entity that elects to participate in the basic pilot program
				described in section 403(a) (known as the E-Verify program) may
				offer a prospective employee an employment position conditioned on final
				verification of the identity and employment eligibility of the employee using
				the employment eligibility confirmation system established under section
				404.
					.


I
112th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4602
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 24, 2012
Mrs. Myrick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To extend the suspension of duty on filament tow of rayon.

1.Filament tow of rayon
(a)In generalHeading 9902.23.27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to filament tow of rayon) is amended by striking the date in the effective period column and inserting 12/31/2015.
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section 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.


113 HR 3819 IH: Fairness for Community Job Creators Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-01-08
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I113th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3819IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 8, 2014Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Hensarling, Mr. Bachus, Mr. Garrett, Mr. Neugebauer, and Mr. McHenry) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend a provision of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 regarding prohibitions on investments in certain funds to clarify that such provision shall not be construed to require the divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fairness for Community Job Creators Act.2.Rule of construction relating to debt instrumentsSection 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1851) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(i)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to require the divestiture of any collateralized debt obligations issued before December 10, 2013, that as of December 10, 2013, are predominantly backed by trust-preferred securities..


115 S1887 RS: Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-09-28
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IICalendar No. 299115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 1887[Report No. 115–205]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 28, 2017Mr. Lankford introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsFebruary 5, 2018Reported by Mr. Johnson, with amendmentsOmit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo grant expedited hiring authority to	the head of an agency to appoint college graduates and
			 post-secondary students.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017. 2.Expedited hiring authority for college graduates and post-secondary students (a)In GeneralSubchapter I of chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					3115.Expedited hiring authority for college graduates; competitive service
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.
 (2) Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
							(b)Appointment
 (1)In generalThe head of an agency may appoint, without regard to any provision of sections 3309 through 3319 and 3330, a qualified individual to a position in the competitive service classified in a professional or administrative occupational category at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below.
 (2)RestrictionsAn appointment under paragraph (1) shall be made in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Director.
 (c)Qualifications for appointmentThe head of an agency may make an appointment under subsection (b) only if the individual being appointed—
 (1)has received a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education; (2)applies for the position—
 (A)not later than 2 years after the date on which the individual being appointed received the degree described in paragraph (1); or
 (B)in the case of an individual who has completed a period of not less than 4 years of obligated service in a uniformed service, not later than 2 years after the date of the discharge or release of the individual from that service; and
 (3)meets each minimum qualification standard prescribed by the Director for the position to which the individual is being appointed.
							(d)Public notice and advertising
 (1)In generalThe head of an agency making an appointment under subsection (b) shall publicly advertise positions under this section.
 (2)RequirementsIn carrying out paragraph (1), the head of an agency shall— (A)adhere to merit system principles;
 (B)advertise positions in a manner that provides for diverse and qualified applicants; and (C)ensure potential applicants have appropriate information relevant to the positions available.
								(e)Limitation on appointments
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the total number of employees that the head of an agency may appoint under this section during a fiscal year may not exceed the number equal to 15 percent of the number of individuals that the agency head appointed during the previous fiscal year to a position in the competitive service classified in a professional or administrative occupational category, at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below, under a competitive examining procedure.
 (2)ExceptionsUnder a regulation prescribed under subsection (f), the Director may establish a lower limit on the number of individuals that may be appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection during a fiscal year based on any factor the Director considers appropriate.
 (f)RegulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017, the Director shall issue interim regulations, with an opportunity for comment, for the administration of this section.
						(g)Reporting
 (1)In generalNot later than September 30 of each of the first 3 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017, the head of an agency that makes an appointment under this section shall submit to Congress a report assessing the impact of the use of the authority provided under this section during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted.
 (1)In generalNot later than September 30 of each of the first 3 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017, the head of an agency that makes an appointment under this section shall submit a report to—
 (A)Congress that assesses the impact of the use of the authority provided under this section during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; and
 (B)the Director that contains data that the Director considers necessary for the Director to assess the impact and effectiveness of the authority described in subparagraph (A).
 (2)ContentThe head of an agency shall include in each report under paragraph (1)— (A)the total number of individuals appointed by the agency under this section, as well as the number of such individuals who are—
 (i)minorities or members of other underrepresented groups; or (ii)veterans;
 (B)recruitment sources; (C)the total number of individuals appointed by the agency during the applicable fiscal year to a position in the competitive service classified in a professional or administrative occupational category at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below; and
 (D)any additional data specified by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. (3)Submission to Office of Personnel ManagementUpon request of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the head of an agency that submits a report to Congress under paragraph (1) shall submit a copy of the report to the Director.
							(h)Special provision regarding the Department of Defense
 (1)AuthorityNothing in this section shall preclude the Secretary of Defense from exercising any authority to appoint a recent graduate under section 1106 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 1580), or any applicable successor statute.
 (2)RegulationsAny regulations prescribed by the Director for the administration of this section shall not apply to the Department of Defense during the period ending on the date on which the appointment authority of the Secretary of Defense under section 1106 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 1580), or any applicable successor statute, terminates.
							3116.Expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students; competitive service
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.
 (2)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
 (3)StudentThe term student means an individual enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education who is pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the institution of higher education.
							(b)Appointment
 (1)In generalThe head of an agency may make a time-limited appointment of a student, without regard to any provision of sections 3309 through 3319 and 3330, to a position in the competitive service at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below for which the student is qualified.
 (2)RestrictionsAn appointment under paragraph (1) shall be made in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Director.
							(c)Public notice
 (1)In generalThe head of an agency making an appointment under subsection (b) shall publicly advertise positions available under this section.
 (2)RequirementsIn carrying out paragraph (1), the head of an agency shall— (A)adhere to merit system principles;
 (B)advertise positions in a manner that provides for diverse and qualified applicants; and (C)ensure potential applicants have appropriate information relevant to the positions available.
								(d)Limitation on appointments
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the total number of students that the head of an agency may appoint under this section during a fiscal year may not exceed the number equal to 15 percent of the number of students that the agency head appointed during the previous fiscal year to a position in the competitive service at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below.
 (2)ExceptionsUnder a regulation prescribed under subsection (g), the Director may establish a lower limit on the number of students that may be appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection during a fiscal year based on any factor the Director considers appropriate.
 (e)ConversionThe head of an agency may, without regard to any provision of chapter 33 or any other provision of law relating to the examination, certification, and appointment of individuals in the competitive service, convert a student serving in an appointment under subsection (b) to a permanent appointment in the competitive service within the agency without further competition if the student—
 (1)has completed the course of study leading to the baccalaureate or graduate degree; (2)has completed not less than 640 hours of current continuous employment in an appointment under subsection (b); and
 (3)meets the qualification standards for the position to which the student will be converted. (f)TerminationThe head of an agency shall, without regard to any provision of chapter 35 or 75, terminate the appointment of a student appointed under subsection (b) upon completion of the designated academic course of study unless the student is selected for conversion under subsection (e).
 (g)RegulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017, the Director shall issue interim regulations, with an opportunity for comment, for the administration of this section.
						(h)Reporting
 (1)In generalNot later than September 30 of each of the first 3 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017, the head of an agency that makes an appointment under this section shall submit to Congress a report assessing the impact of the use of the authority provided under this section during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted.
 (1)In generalNot later than September 30 of each of the first 3 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017, the head of an agency that makes an appointment under this section shall submit a report to—
 (A)Congress that assesses the impact of the use of the authority provided under this section during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; and
 (B)the Director that contains data that the Director considers necessary for the Director to assess the impact and effectiveness of the authority described in subparagraph (A).
 (2)ContentThe head of an agency shall include in each report under paragraph (1)— (A)the total number of individuals appointed by the agency under this section, as well as the number of such individuals who are—
 (i)minorities or members of other underrepresented groups; or (ii)veterans;
 (B)recruitment sources; (C)the total number of individuals appointed by the agency during the applicable fiscal year to a position in the competitive service at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below; and
 (D)any additional data specified by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. (3)Submission to Office of Personnel ManagementUpon request of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the head of an agency that submits a report to Congress under paragraph (1) shall submit a copy of the report to the Director.
							(i)Special provision regarding the Department of Defense
 (1)AuthorityNothing in this section shall preclude the Secretary of Defense from exercising any authority to appoint a post-secondary student under section 1106 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 1580), or any applicable successor statute.
 (2)RegulationsAny regulations prescribed by the Director for the administration of this section shall not apply to the Department of Defense during the period ending on the date on which the appointment authority of the Secretary of Defense under section 1106 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 1580), or any applicable successor statute, terminates..
 (b)Table of sections amendmentsThe table of sections for subchapter I of chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
				3115. Expedited hiring authority for college graduates; competitive service.3116. Expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students; competitive service..February 5, 2018Reported  with amendments