115 S233 IS: Providing Veterans Overdue Care Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-01-24
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 233IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 24, 2017Mr. Warner (for himself, Ms. Collins, Ms. Warren, Mr. Burr, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Tester, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Markey, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. King, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out certain major medical facility leases
			 of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Providing Veterans Overdue Care Act of 2017.
		2.Authorization of certain major medical facility leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility leases at the locations specified and in an amount for each lease not to exceed the amount specified for such location (not including any estimated cancellation costs):
 (1)For an outpatient clinic, Ann Arbor, Michigan, an amount not to exceed $17,093,000. (2)For an outpatient mental health clinic, Birmingham, Alabama, an amount not to exceed $6,971,000.
 (3)For an outpatient specialty clinic, Birmingham, Alabama, an amount not to exceed $10,479,000. (4)For research space, Boston, Massachusetts, an amount not to exceed $5,497,000.
 (5)For research space, Charleston, South Carolina, an amount not to exceed $6,581,000. (6)For an outpatient clinic, Daytona Beach, Florida, an amount not to exceed $12,664,000.
 (7)For Chief Business Office Purchased Care office space, Denver, Colorado, an amount not to exceed $17,215,000.
 (8)For an outpatient clinic, Gainesville, Florida, an amount not to exceed $4,686,000. (9)For an outpatient clinic, Hampton Roads, Virginia, an amount not to exceed $18,124,000.
 (10)For research space, Mission Bay, California, an amount not to exceed $23,454,000. (11)For an outpatient clinic, Missoula, Montana, an amount not to exceed $7,130,000.
 (12)For an outpatient clinic, Northern Colorado, Colorado, an amount not to exceed $8,776,000. (13)For an outpatient clinic, Ocala, Florida, an amount not to exceed $5,279,000.
 (14)For an outpatient clinic, Oxnard, California, an amount not to exceed $6,297,000. (15)For an outpatient clinic, Pike County, Georgia, an amount not to exceed $5,757,000.
 (16)For an outpatient clinic, Portland, Maine, an amount not to exceed $6,846,000. (17)For an outpatient clinic, Raleigh, North Carolina, an amount not to exceed $21,607,000.
 (18)For an outpatient clinic, Santa Rosa, California, an amount not to exceed $6,498,000. (19)For a replacement outpatient clinic, Corpus Christi, Texas, an amount not to exceed $7,452,000.
 (20)For a replacement outpatient clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, an amount not to exceed $18,136,000. (21)For a replacement outpatient clinic, Pontiac, Michigan, an amount not to exceed $4,532,000.
 (22)For a replacement outpatient clinic, phase II, Rochester, New York, an amount not to exceed $6,901,000.
 (23)For a replacement outpatient clinic, Tampa, Florida, an amount not to exceed $10,568,000. (24)For a replacement outpatient clinic, Terre Haute, Indiana, an amount not to exceed $4,475,000.
 (b)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2017 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Medical Facilities account $243,018,000 for the leases authorized in subsection (a).


115 HR 4422 IH: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-11-16
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4422IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 16, 2017Mr. King of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 1951 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the Hobbs Act), and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2017. 2.Interference with commerce by threats or violenceSection 1951 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

				1951.Interference with commerce by threats or violence
 (a)ProhibitionExcept as provided in subsection (c), whoever in any way or degree obstructs, delays, or affects commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, by robbery or extortion, or attempts or conspires so to do, or commits or threatens physical violence to any person or property in furtherance of a plan or purpose to do anything in violation of this section, shall be fined not more than $100,000, imprisoned for a term of not more than 20 years, or both.
 (b)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section— (1)the term commerce means any—
 (A)commerce within the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States; (B)commerce between any point in a State, territory, possession, or the District of Columbia and any point outside thereof;
 (C)commerce between points within the same State through any place outside that State; and (D)other commerce over which the United States has jurisdiction;
 (2)the term extortion means the obtaining of property from any person, with the consent of that person, if that consent is induced—
 (A)by actual or threatened use of force or violence, or fear thereof; (B)by wrongful use of fear not involving force or violence; or
 (C)under color of official right; (3)the term labor dispute has the same meaning as in section 2(9) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(9)); and
 (4)the term robbery means the unlawful taking or obtaining of personal property from the person or in the presence of another, against his or her will, by means of actual or threatened force or violence, or fear of injury, immediate or future—
 (A)to his or her person or property, or property in his or her custody or possession; or (B)to the person or property of a relative or member of his or her family, or of anyone in his or her company at the time of the taking or obtaining.
							(c)Exempted conduct
 (1)In generalSubsection (a) does not apply to any conduct that— (A)is incidental to otherwise peaceful picketing during the course of a labor dispute;
 (B)consists solely of minor bodily injury, or minor damage to property, or threat or fear of such minor injury or damage; and
 (C)is not part of a pattern of violent conduct or of coordinated violent activity. (2)State and local jurisdictionAny violation of this section that involves any conduct described in paragraph (1) shall be subject to prosecution only by the appropriate State and local authorities.
 (d)Effect on other lawNothing in this section shall be construed— (1)to repeal, amend, or otherwise affect—
 (A)section 6 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 17); (B)section 20 of the Clayton Act (29 U.S.C. 52);
 (C)any provision of the Norris-LaGuardia Act (29 U.S.C. 101 et seq.); (D)any provision of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.); or
 (E)any provision of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.); or (2)to preclude Federal jurisdiction over any violation of this section, on the basis that the conduct at issue—
 (A)is also a violation of State or local law; or (B)occurred during the course of a labor dispute or in pursuit of a legitimate business or labor objective..


116 HR 7326 IH: Protecting America From Spies Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-25
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7326IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 25, 2020Mrs. Hartzler (for herself, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Posey, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Perry, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Spano, Mr. Gianforte, Mr. Wright, and Mr. LaMalfa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protecting America From Spies Act.2.Expanding inadmissibility on security and related grounds(a)In generalSection 212(a)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(A)) is amended to read as follows:(A)In generalAny alien is inadmissible who a consular officer or the Secretary of Homeland Security knows, or has reasonable ground to believe—(i)engages, has engaged, or will engage in any activity—(I)in violation of any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage; or(II)that would violate any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage if the activity occurred in the United States;(ii)engages, has engaged, or will engage in any activity in violation or evasion of any law prohibiting the export from the United States of goods, technology, or sensitive information;(iii)seeks to enter the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in any other unlawful activity;(iv)seeks to enter the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in any activity a purpose of which is the opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, the Government of the United States by force, violence, or other unlawful means; or(v)is the spouse or child of an alien who is inadmissible under this subparagraph, if the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible occurred within the last 5 years..(b)Waiver authoritySection 212(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(3)(A)) is amended—(1)by striking (3)(A)(i)(I), (3)(A)(ii), each place such term appears; and(2)by inserting (3)(A)(iv), after (3)(A)(iii), each place such term appears.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 4145
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			November 19, 2009
			Mr. Sam Johnson of
			 Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit
		  the issuance of Social Security account numbers to nonimmigrant aliens who are
		  admitted to the United States as students in order to pursue a full course of
		  study or their spouses or minor children unless such aliens are applicants for
		  or recipients of benefits under a program financed by the Federal
		  Government.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Foreign Students Social Security
			 Numbers Reform Act of 2009.
		2.Prohibition of
			 issuance of social security account numbers to nonimmigrant aliens admitted to
			 the United States as students, or their spouses or minor children, except in
			 connection with benefits under a Federal program
			(a)In
			 generalSection
			 205(c)(2)(B)((i)(I) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B)(i)(I))
			 is amended by striking employment; and inserting
			 employment, except that the Commissioner shall not issue a Social
			 Security account number to any nonimmigrant alien described in section
			 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act unless such alien is an
			 individual described in subclause (II);.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 this section shall apply with respect to Social Security account numbers issued
			 after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 814
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 3, 2009
			Ms. DeGette (for
			 herself, Ms. Bordallo,
			 Mr. Nadler of New York, and
			 Ms. DeLauro) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Energy and Commerce, 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 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the
		  Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg
		  Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry
		  products through enhanced traceability, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural
			 Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 or
			 TRACE Act of
			 2009.
		2.Traceability of
			 foodThe Federal Food, Drug,
			 and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended—
			(1)in section 301, by
			 inserting at the end the following:

					(oo)The failure to
				comply with any requirement of section 414A (relating to the traceability of
				food).
					;
				and
			(2)in chapter IV, by
			 inserting after section 414 the following:

					414A.Traceability of
				food
						(a)Establishment of
				systemNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
				this section, the Secretary shall establish a traceability system described in
				subsection (b) for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging, and
				distribution of food.
						(b)Description of
				systemThe traceability
				system required by subsection (a) shall require each article of food shipped in
				interstate commerce to be identified in a manner that enables the Secretary to
				retrieve the history, use, and location of the article through a recordkeeping
				and audit system or registered identification.
						(c)Records
							(1)In
				generalThe Secretary may require that each person, firm, and
				corporation required to identify an article of food pursuant to subsection (b)
				maintain accurate records, as prescribed by the Secretary, regarding the
				purchase, sale, and identification of the article.
							(2)AccessEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall, at all
				reasonable times, on notice by a duly authorized representative of the
				Secretary, allow the representative to access to each place of business of the
				person, firm, or corporation to examine and copy the records described in
				paragraph (1).
							(3)DurationEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall maintain records
				required to be maintained under this subsection for such period of time as the
				Secretary prescribes.
							(d)False
				informationNo person, firm, or corporation shall falsify or
				misrepresent to any other person, firm, or corporation, or to the Secretary,
				any information as to any location at which any article of food was
				held.
						(e)Alteration or
				destruction of recordsNo person, firm, or corporation shall,
				without authorization from the Secretary, alter, detach, or destroy any records
				or other means of identification prescribed by the Secretary for use in
				determining the location at which any article of food was
				held.
						.
			3.Traceability of
			 livestockTitle I of the
			 Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the
			 end the following:

				26.Traceability of
				livestock, meat, and meat products
					(a)Definition of
				traceabilityIn this section, the term
				traceability means the ability to retrieve the history, use, and
				location of an article through a recordkeeping and audit system or registered
				identification.
					(b)Requirements
						(1)In
				generalCattle, sheep, swine, goats, and horses, mules, and other
				equines presented for slaughter for human food purposes, and the carcasses or
				parts of carcasses and the meat and meat food products of those animals,
				shipped in interstate commerce shall be identified in a manner that enables the
				Secretary to trace—
							(A)each animal to any
				premises or other location at which the animal was held at any time before
				slaughter; and
							(B)each carcass or
				part of a carcass and meat and meat food product of such animals forward from
				slaughter through processing and distribution to the ultimate consumer.
							(2)Traceability
				systemNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
				this section, the Secretary shall establish a traceability system for all
				stages of production, processing, and distribution of meat and meat food
				products that are produced through the slaughter of animals described in
				paragraph (1).
						(c)Prohibition or
				restriction on entryThe Secretary may prohibit or restrict entry
				into any slaughtering establishment inspected under this Act of any cattle,
				sheep, swine, goats, or horses, mules, or other equines not identified as
				prescribed by the Secretary under subsection (b).
					(d)Records
						(1)In
				generalThe Secretary may require that each person, firm, and
				corporation required to identify livestock pursuant to subsection (b) maintain
				accurate records, as prescribed by the Secretary, regarding the purchase, sale,
				and identification of the livestock.
						(2)AccessEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall, at all
				reasonable times, on notice by a duly authorized representative of the
				Secretary, allow the representative to access to each place of business of the
				person, firm, or corporation to examine and copy the records described in
				paragraph (1).
						(3)DurationEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall maintain records
				required to be maintained under this subsection for such period of time as the
				Secretary prescribes.
						(e)False
				informationNo person, firm, or corporation shall falsify or
				misrepresent to any other person, firm, or corporation, or to the Secretary,
				any information as to any premises at which any cattle, sheep, swine, goats,
				horses, mules, or other equines, or carcasses thereof, were held.
					(f)Alteration or
				destruction of recordsNo person, firm, or corporation shall,
				without authorization from the Secretary, alter, detach, or destroy any records
				or other means of identification prescribed by the Secretary for use in
				determining the premises at which were held any cattle, sheep, swine, goats,
				horses, mules, or other equines, or the carcasses thereof.
					(g)Relation to
				country of origin labelingNothing contained in this section prevents
				or interferes with implementation of the country of origin labeling
				requirements of subtitle D of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C.
				1638 et
				seq.).
					.
		4.Traceability of
			 poultryThe Poultry Products
			 Inspection Act is amended by inserting after section 23 (21 U.S.C. 467e) the
			 following:

				23A.Traceability of
				poultry and poultry products
					(a)Definition of
				traceabilityIn this section, the term
				traceability means the ability to retrieve the history, use, and
				location of an article through a recordkeeping and audit system or registered
				identification.
					(b)Requirements
						(1)In
				generalPoultry presented for slaughter for human food purposes
				and poultry products shipped in interstate commerce shall be identified in a
				manner that enables the Secretary to trace—
							(A)each animal to any
				premises or other location at which the animal was held at any time before
				slaughter; and
							(B)each poultry
				product forward from slaughter through processing and distribution to the
				ultimate consumer.
							(2)Traceability
				systemNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
				this section, the Secretary shall establish a traceability system for all
				stages of production, processing, and distribution of poultry and poultry food
				products that are produced through the slaughter of animals described in
				paragraph (1).
						(c)Prohibition or
				restriction on entryThe Secretary may prohibit or restrict entry
				into any slaughtering establishment inspected under this Act of any poultry not
				identified as prescribed by the Secretary.
					(d)Records
						(1)In
				generalThe Secretary may require that each person, firm, and
				corporation required to identify poultry pursuant to subsection (b) maintain
				accurate records, as prescribed by the Secretary, regarding the purchase, sale,
				and identification of the poultry.
						(2)AccessEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall, at all
				reasonable times, on notice by a duly authorized representative of the
				Secretary, allow the representative to access to each place of business of the
				person, firm, or corporation to examine and copy the records described in
				paragraph (1).
						(3)DurationEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall maintain records
				required to be maintained under this subsection for such period of time as the
				Secretary prescribes.
						(e)False
				informationNo person, firm, or corporation shall falsify or
				misrepresent to any other person, firm, or corporation, or to the Secretary,
				any information as to any premises at which any poultry, or carcasses thereof,
				were held.
					(f)Alteration or
				destruction of recordsNo person, firm, or corporation shall,
				without authorization from the Secretary, alter, detach, or destroy any records
				or other means of identification prescribed by the Secretary for use in
				determining the premises at which were held any poultry or the carcasses
				thereof.
					(g)Relation to
				country of origin labelingNothing contained in this section prevents
				or interferes with implementation of the country of origin labeling
				requirements of subtitle D of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C.
				1638 et
				seq.).
					.
		5.Traceability of
			 egg productsThe Egg Products
			 Inspection Act is amended by inserting after section 18 (21 U.S.C. 1047) the
			 following:

				18A.Traceability of
				eggs and egg products
					(a)Establishment of
				systemNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
				this section, the Secretary shall establish a traceability system described in
				subsection (b) for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging, and
				distribution of eggs and egg products.
					(b)Description of
				systemThe traceability
				system required by subsection (a) shall require each egg or egg product shipped
				in interstate commerce to be identified in a manner that enables the Secretary
				to retrieve the history, use, and location of the egg or egg product through a
				recordkeeping and audit system or registered identification.
					(c)Records
						(1)In
				generalThe Secretary may require that each person, firm, and
				corporation required to identify eggs or egg products pursuant to subsection
				(b) maintain accurate records, as prescribed by the Secretary, regarding the
				purchase, sale, and identification of the eggs or egg products.
						(2)AccessEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall, at all
				reasonable times, on notice by a duly authorized representative of the
				Secretary, allow the representative to access to each place of business of the
				person, firm, or corporation to examine and copy the records described in
				paragraph (1).
						(3)DurationEach
				person, firm, and corporation described in paragraph (1) shall maintain records
				required to be maintained under this subsection for such period of time as the
				Secretary prescribes.
						(d)False
				informationNo person, firm, or corporation shall falsify or
				misrepresent to any other person, firm, or corporation, or to the Secretary,
				any information as to any location at which any eggs or egg products were
				held.
					(e)Alteration or
				destruction of recordsNo person, firm, or corporation shall,
				without authorization from the Secretary, alter, detach, or destroy any records
				or other means of identification prescribed by the Secretary for use in
				determining the locations at which were held any eggs or egg
				products.
					.


116 HR 1531 IH: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-03-05
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1531IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 5, 2019Mr. King of New York (for himself, Miss Rice of New York, Ms. Norton, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Lamb, and Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or
			 the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected
			 dangerous terrorist.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2019. 2.Granting the attorney general the authority to deny the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm or the issuance of a firearms or explosives license or permit to dangerous terrorists (a)Standard for exercising Attorney General discretion regarding transferring firearms or issuing firearms permits to dangerous terroristsChapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)by inserting the following new section after section 922:  922A.Attorney General’s discretion to deny transfer of a firearmThe Attorney General may deny the transfer of a firearm pursuant to section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) if the Attorney General determines that the transferee is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the prospective transferee may use a firearm in connection with terrorism.;
 (2)by inserting the following new section after section 922A:  922B.Attorney General’s discretion regarding applicants for firearm permits which would qualify for the exemption provided under section 922(t)(3)The Attorney General may determine that an applicant for a firearm permit which would qualify for an exemption under section 922(t)(3) is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the applicant may use a firearm in connection with terrorism.; and
 (3)in section 921(a), by adding at the end the following:  (36)The term terrorism means international terrorism as defined in section 2331(1), and domestic terrorism as defined in section 2331(5).
 (37)The term material support means material support or resources within the meaning of section 2339A or 2339B. (38)The term responsible person means an individual who has the power, directly or indirectly, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the applicant or licensee pertaining to firearms..
				(b)Effect of Attorney General discretionary denial through the National Instant Criminal Background
 Check System (NICS) on firearms permitsSection 922(t) of such title is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by inserting or State law, or that the Attorney General has determined to deny the transfer of a firearm pursuant to section 922A before the semicolon;
 (2)in paragraph (2), by inserting after or State law the following: or if the Attorney General has not determined to deny the transfer of a firearm pursuant to section 922A;
 (3)in paragraph (3)(A)(i)— (A)by striking and at the end of subclause (I); and
 (B)by adding at the end the following:  (III)was issued after a check of the system established pursuant to paragraph (1);;
 (4)in paragraph (3)(A)— (A)by adding and at the end of clause (ii); and
 (B)by adding after and below the end the following:  (iii)the State issuing the permit agrees to deny the permit application if such other person is the subject of a determination by the Attorney General pursuant to section 922B;;
 (5)in paragraph (4), by inserting after or State law, the following: or if the Attorney General has not determined to deny the transfer of a firearm pursuant to section 922A,; and
 (6)in paragraph (5), by inserting after or State law, the following: or if the Attorney General has determined to deny the transfer of a firearm pursuant to section 922A,.
 (c)Unlawful sale or disposition of firearm based on Attorney General discretionary denialSection 922(d) of such title is amended— (1)by striking or at the end of paragraph (8);
 (2)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ; or; and (3)by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:

 (10)has been the subject of a determination by the Attorney General pursuant to section 922A, 922B, 923(d)(1)(H), or 923(e) of this title..
 (d)Attorney General discretionary denial as prohibitorSection 922(g) of such title is amended— (1)by striking or at the end of paragraph (8);
 (2)by striking the comma at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting; ; or; and (3)by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:

 (10)who has received actual notice of the Attorney General’s determination made pursuant to section 922A, 922B, 923(d)(1)(H), or 923(e) of this title,.
 (e)Attorney General discretionary denial of Federal firearms licensesSection 923(d)(1) of such title is amended— (1)by striking Any and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (H), any;
 (2)in subparagraph (F)(iii), by striking and at the end; (3)in subparagraph (G), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and
 (4)by adding at the end the following:  (H)The Attorney General may deny a license application if the Attorney General determines that the applicant (including any responsible person) is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the applicant may use a firearm in connection with terrorism..
 (f)Discretionary revocation of Federal firearms licensesSection 923(e) of such title is amended— (1)in the first sentence—
 (A)by inserting after revoke the following: —(1); and (B)by striking the period and inserting a semicolon;
 (2)in the second sentence— (A)by striking The Attorney General may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, revoke and insert (2); and
 (B)by striking the period and inserting ; or; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (3)any license issued under this section if the Attorney General determines that the holder of the license (including any responsible person) is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the applicant may use a firearm in connection with terrorism..
 (g)Attorney General’s ability To withhold information in firearms license denial and revocation suitSection 923(f) of such title is amended— (1)in the first sentence of paragraph (1), by inserting , except that if the denial or revocation is pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(H) or (e)(3), then any information on which the Attorney General relied for this determination may be withheld from the petitioner if the Attorney General determines that disclosure of the information would likely compromise national security before the period; and
 (2)in paragraph (3), by inserting after the third sentence the following: With respect to any information withheld from the aggrieved party under paragraph (1), the United States may submit, and the court may rely on, summaries or redacted versions of documents containing information the disclosure of which the Attorney General has determined would likely compromise national security..
 (h)Attorney General’s ability To withhold information in relief from disabilities lawsuitsSection 925(c) of such title is amended by inserting after the third sentence the following: If receipt of a firearm by the person would violate section 922(g)(10), any information which the Attorney General relied on for this determination may be withheld from the applicant if the Attorney General determines that disclosure of the information would likely compromise national security. In responding to the petition, the United States may submit, and the court may rely on, summaries or redacted versions of documents containing information the disclosure of which the Attorney General has determined would likely compromise national security..
 (i)PenaltiesSection 924(k) of such title is amended— (1)by striking or at the end of paragraph (2);
 (2)in paragraph (3), by striking , or and inserting ; or; and (3)by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:

 (4)constitutes an act of terrorism (as defined in section 921(a)(36)), or material support thereof (as defined in section 921(a)(37)); or.
 (j)Remedy for erroneous denial of firearm or firearm permit exemptionSection 925A of such title is amended— (1)in the section heading, by striking Remedy for erroneous denial of firearm and inserting Remedies;
 (2)by striking Any person denied a firearm pursuant to subsection (s) or (t) of section 922 and inserting the following:  (a)Except as provided in subsection (b), any person denied a firearm pursuant to section 922(t) or pursuant to a determination made under section 922B,; and
 (3)by adding after and below the end the following:  (b)In any case in which the Attorney General has denied the transfer of a firearm to a prospective transferee pursuant to section 922A or has made a determination regarding a firearm permit applicant pursuant to section 922B, an action challenging the determination may be brought against the United States. The petition must be filed not later than 60 days after the petitioner has received actual notice of the Attorney General’s determination made pursuant to section 922A or 922B. The court shall sustain the Attorney General’s determination on a showing by the United States by a preponderance of evidence that the Attorney General’s determination satisfied the requirements of section 922A or 922B. To make this showing, the United States may submit, and the court may rely on, summaries or redacted versions of documents containing information the disclosure of which the Attorney General has determined would likely compromise national security. On request of the petitioner or the court’s own motion, the court may review the full, undisclosed documents ex parte and in camera. The court shall determine whether the summaries or redacted versions, as the case may be, are fair and accurate representations of the underlying documents. The court shall not consider the full, undisclosed documents in deciding whether the Attorney General’s determination satisfies the requirements of section 922A or 922B..
				(k)Provision of grounds underlying ineligibility determination by the National Instant Criminal
 Background Check SystemSection 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Public Law 103–159) is amended— (1)in subsection (f)—
 (A)by inserting after is ineligible to receive a firearm, the following: or the Attorney General has made a determination regarding an applicant for a firearm permit pursuant to section 922B of title 18, United States Code; and
 (B)by inserting after the system shall provide such reasons to the individual, the following: except for any information the disclosure of which the Attorney General has determined would likely compromise national security; and
 (2)in subsection (g)— (A)in the first sentence, by inserting after subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code or State law the following: or if the Attorney General has made a determination pursuant to section 922A or 922B of such title,;
 (B)by inserting , except any information the disclosure of which the Attorney General has determined would likely compromise national security before the period; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following: Any petition for review of information withheld by the Attorney General under this subsection shall be made in accordance with section 925A of title 18, United States Code..
 (l)Unlawful distribution of explosives based on Attorney General discretionary denialSection 842(d) of such title is amended— (1)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ; or; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (10)has received actual notice of the Attorney General’s determination made pursuant to section 843(b)(8) or (d)(2) of this title..
 (m)Attorney General discretionary denial as prohibitorSection 842(i) of such title is amended— (1)by adding ; or at the end of paragraph (7); and
 (2)by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:  (8)who has received actual notice of the Attorney General’s determination made pursuant to section 843(b)(8) or (d)(2),.
 (n)Attorney General discretionary denial of Federal explosives licenses and permitsSection 843(b) of such title is amended— (1)by striking Upon and inserting the following: Except as provided in paragraph (8), on; and
 (2)by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:  (8)The Attorney General may deny the issuance of a permit or license to an applicant if the Attorney General determines that the applicant or a responsible person or employee possessor thereof is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation of, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the person may use explosives in connection with terrorism..
 (o)Attorney General discretionary revocation of Federal explosives licenses and permitsSection 843(d) of such title is amended— (1)by inserting (1) in the first sentence after if; and
 (2)by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting the following: ; or (2) the Attorney General determines that the licensee or holder (or any responsible person or employee possessor thereof) is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and that the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the person may use explosives in connection with terrorism..
				(p)Attorney General’s ability To withhold information in explosives license and permit denial and
 revocation suitsSection 843(e) of such title is amended— (1)in the first sentence of paragraph (1), by inserting except that if the denial or revocation is based on a determination under subsection (b)(8) or (d)(2), then any information which the Attorney General relied on for the determination may be withheld from the petitioner if the Attorney General determines that disclosure of the information would likely compromise national security before the period; and
 (2)in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: In responding to any petition for review of a denial or revocation based on a determination under section 843(b)(8) or (d)(2), the United States may submit, and the court may rely on, summaries or redacted versions of documents containing information the disclosure of which the Attorney General has determined would likely compromise national security..
 (q)Ability To withhold information in communications to employersSection 843(h)(2) of such title is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A), by inserting or section 843(b)(1) (on grounds of terrorism) of this title, after section 842(i),; and
 (2)in subparagraph (B)— (A)by inserting or section 843(b)(8) after section 842(i); and
 (B)in clause (ii), by inserting , except that any information that the Attorney General relied on for a determination pursuant to section 843(b)(8) may be withheld if the Attorney General concludes that disclosure of the information would likely compromise national security before the semicolon.
 (r)Conforming amendment to Immigration and Nationality ActSection 101(a)(43)(E)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(E)(ii)) is amended by striking or (5) and inserting (5), or (10).


116 HR 3749 : Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act
U.S. House of Representatives

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IIB116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3749IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 27, 2020Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that provide legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act.2.Legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness(a)In generalChapter 20 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2022 the following new section:2022A.Legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness(a)GrantsSubject to the availability of appropriations provided for such purpose, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make grants to eligible entities that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness.(b)Criteria(1)The Secretary shall—(A)establish criteria and requirements for grants under this section, including criteria for entities eligible to receive such grants; and(B)publish such criteria and requirements in the Federal Register.(2)In establishing criteria and requirements under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—(A)take into consideration any criteria and requirements needed with respect to carrying out this section in rural communities, Tribal lands, and the territories and possessions of the United States; and(B)consult with organizations that have experience in providing services to homeless veterans, including veterans service organizations, the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Veterans Legal Corps, and other organizations the Secretary determines appropriate.(c)Eligible entitiesThe Secretary may make a grant under this section to an entity applying for such a grant only if the applicant for the grant—(1)is a public or nonprofit private entity with the capacity (as determined by the Secretary) to effectively administer a grant under this section;(2)demonstrates that adequate financial support will be available to carry out the services for which the grant is sought consistent with the application;(3)agrees to meet the applicable criteria and requirements established under subsection (b)(1); and(4)has, as determined by the Secretary, demonstrated the capacity to meet such criteria and requirements.(d)Use of fundsGrants under this section shall be used to provide homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness the following legal services:(1)Legal services related to housing, including eviction defense, representation in landlord-tenant cases, and representation in foreclosure cases.(2)Legal services related to family law, including assistance in court proceedings for child support, divorce, estate planning, and family reconciliation.(3)Legal services related to income support, including assistance in obtaining public benefits.(4)Legal services related to criminal defense, including defense in matters symptomatic of homelessness, such as outstanding warrants, fines, and driver’s license revocation, to reduce recidivism and facilitate the overcoming of reentry obstacles in employment or housing.(5)Legal services related to requests to upgrade the characterization of a discharge or dismissal of a former member of the Armed Forces under section 1553 of title 10.(6)Such other legal services as the Secretary determines appropriate.(e)Funds for women veteransFor any fiscal year, not less than 10 percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section shall be used to provide legal services described in subsection (d) to women veterans.(f)ReportsOn a biennial basis, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on grants under this section. To the extent feasible, each such report shall include the following with respect to the year covered by the report:(1)The number of homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness assisted.(2)A description of the legal services provided.(3)A description of the legal matters addressed.(4)An analysis by the Secretary with respect to the operational effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the services provided..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2022 the following new item:2022A. Legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness..(c)CriteriaNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish the criteria and requirements in the Federal Register pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of section 2022A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).3.Additional amount for supportive services for veteran families grant program to support organizations that have a focus on providing assistance to women veterans and their familiesSection 2044(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(4)There is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 for the provision of financial assistance under subsection (a) to organizations that have a focus on providing assistance to women veterans and their families..4.Gap analysis of Department of Veterans Affairs Programs that provide assistance to women veterans who are homeless(a)In generalThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall complete an analysis of programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs that provide assistance to women veterans who are homeless or precariously housed to identify the areas in which such programs are failing to meet the needs of such women.(b)ReportNot later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the analysis completed under subsection (a).Passed the House of Representatives February 25, 2020.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3228
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 15, 2009
			Mr. Murphy of
			 Connecticut introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses
		  and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain
		  hydroelectric projects in the Town of Canton, Connecticut.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion
			 Act.
		2.Extension of time
			 and reinstatement of expired licenses for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
			 Projects numbered 10822 and 10823Notwithstanding the time period specified in
			 section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply
			 to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission projects numbered 10822 and 10823,
			 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this Act as the
			 Commission) shall, upon the enactment of this Act—
			(1)reinstate the licenses effective as of the
			 date of their termination; and
			(2)extend the time
			 period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of
			 each project to and including February 23, 2011.
			3.Transfer of
			 licenses to the Town of Canton, ConnecticutNotwithstanding section 8 of the Federal
			 Power Act (16 U.S.C. 801) or any other provision thereof, the Commission is
			 directed to transfer the licenses for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
			 projects numbered 10822 and 10823, without delay or the institution of any
			 proceedings, to the Town of Canton, Connecticut, not later than 30 days after
			 the date of the enactment of this Act.


117 HR 5465 IH: Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-09-30
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5465IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 30, 2021Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Suozzi, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Langevin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Rush, Mr. McGovern, and Mr. Quigley) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act.2.Security requirements for federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers(a)In generalSection 923 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(m)Security requirements(1)Relation to provision governing gun showsThis subsection shall apply to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer except as provided in subsection (j).(2)Firearm storage(A)In generalA person who is a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall keep and store each firearm in the business inventory of the licensee at the premises covered by the license.(B)Means of storageWhen the premises covered by the license are not open for business, the licensee shall, with respect to each firearm in the business inventory of the licensee—(i)secure the firearm with a hardened steel rod 1/4 inch thick through the space between the trigger guard, and the frame or receiver, of the firearm, with—(I)the steel rod secured by a hardened steel lock that has a shackle;(II)the lock and shackle protected or shielded from the use of a bolt cutter; and(III)the rod anchored to prevent the removal of the firearm from the premises; or(ii)store the firearm in—(I)a locked fireproof safe;(II)a locked gun cabinet (and if the locked gun cabinet is not steel, each firearm within the cabinet shall be secured with a hardened steel rod 1/4 inch thick, protected or shielded from the use of a bolt cutter and anchored to prevent the removal of the firearm from the premises); or(III)a locked vault.(3)Paper record storageWhen the premises covered by the license are not open for business, the licensee shall store each paper record of the business inventory and firearm transactions of, and other dispositions of firearms by, the licensee at the premises in a secure location such as a locked fireproof safe or locked vault.(4)Additional security requirementsThe Attorney General may, by regulation, prescribe such additional security requirements as the Attorney General determines appropriate with respect to the firearms business conducted by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, such as requirements relating to the use of—(A)alarm and security camera systems;(B)site hardening;(C)measures to secure any electronic record of the business inventory and firearm transactions of, and other dispositions of firearms by, the licensee; and(D)other measures necessary to reduce the risk of theft at the business premises of a licensee..(b)PenaltiesSection 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(q)Penalties for noncompliance with firearms licensee security requirements(1)In general(A)PenaltyWith respect to a violation by a licensee of section 923(m) or a regulation issued under that section, the Attorney General, after notice and opportunity for hearing—(i)in the case of the first violation or related series of violations on the same date, shall subject the licensee to a civil penalty in an amount equal to not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000;(ii)in the case of the second violation or related series of violations on the same date—(I)shall suspend the license issued to the licensee under this chapter until the licensee cures the violation; and(II)may subject the licensee to a civil penalty in an amount provided in clause (i); or(iii)in the case of the third violation or related series of violations on the same date—(I)shall revoke the license issued to the licensee under this chapter; and(II)may subject the licensee to a civil penalty in an amount provided in clause (i).(B)ReviewAn action of the Attorney General under this paragraph may be reviewed only as provided under section 923(f).(2)Administrative remediesThe imposition of a civil penalty or suspension or revocation of a license under paragraph (1) shall not preclude any administrative remedy that is otherwise available to the Attorney General..(c)Application requirementSection 923 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (a), in the second sentence, by striking be in such form and contain only that and inserting describe how the applicant plans to comply with subsection (m) and shall be in such form and contain only such other; and(2)in subsection (d)(1)—(A)in subparagraph (F), by striking and at the end;(B)in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(H)the Attorney General determines that the description in the application of how the applicant plans to comply with subsection (m) would, if implemented, so comply..(d)Effective dates(1)Initial firearm storage requirementsSection 923(m)(2) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.(2)Initial paper records storage requirementsSection 923(m)(3) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5829
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 18, 2012
			Mrs. Lummis (for
			 herself and Ms. Tsongas) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Small
			 Business

		A BILL
		To amend the Small Business Act to permit agencies to
		  count certain contracts toward contracting goals.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Small Business Fairness Act of
			 2012.
		2.Teaming
			 arrangements and agency contracting goalsSection 15(g) of the Small Business Act (15
			 U.S.C. 644(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(3)Teaming
				arrangements and agency contracting goals
					(A)DefinitionsIn this paragraph—
						(i)the term covered small business
				concern means—
							(I)a small business concern owned and
				controlled by service-disabled veterans;
							(II)a small business concern owned and
				controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as defined
				in section 8(d)(3)(C);
							(III)a small business concern owned and
				controlled by women, as defined in section 8(d)(3)(D); or
							(IV)a qualified HUBZone small business concern;
				and
							(ii)the term teaming arrangement
				entity means a prime contractor under a contractor team arrangement, as
				defined in section 9.601 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as in effect on
				October 1, 2009.
						(B)Contracting
				goalsIf a covered small business concern performs the
				obligations of a teaming arrangement entity under a contract between the
				teaming arrangement entity and a Federal agency, the head of the Federal agency
				may deem the contract to be a contract awarded to the covered small business
				concern for purposes of determining whether the Federal agency has met the
				goals established by the head of the Federal agency under paragraph
				(2).
					.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 814
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 8, 2007
			Mr. Specter introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the
		  deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee
		  cases.

		1.Deduction of
			 attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases
			(a)In
			 generalSection 162 of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to trade or business expenses) is
			 amended by redesignating subsection (q) as subsection (r) and by inserting
			 after subsection (p) the following new subsection:

					(q)Attorney-advanced
				expenses and court costs in contingency fee casesThere shall be allowed as a deduction under
				this section any expenses and court costs paid or incurred by an attorney the
				repayment of which is contingent on a recovery by judgment or settlement in the
				action to which such expenses and costs relate. Such deduction shall be allowed
				in the taxable year in which such expenses and costs are paid or incurred by
				the
				taxpayer.
					.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses
			 and costs paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act, in
			 taxable years beginning after such date.


116 S3209 IS: Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-01-16
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3209IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 16, 2020Mr. Menendez introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support fire safety education programs on
			 college campuses.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2020. 2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to help provide fire safety education and training to students attending institutions of higher education.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
 (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means an institution of higher education, or consortium of institutions of higher education located in the same State, in a collaborative partnership with a nonprofit organization or a public safety department. Such a collaborative partnership may also include a social fraternity or sorority exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the active membership of which consists primarily of students enrolled at the institution or institutions.
 (3)Fire safety education programThe term fire safety education program means a program that provides fire safety and prevention activities. (4)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
 (5)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. 4.Establishment of the campus fire safety education competitive grant program (a)Authorization of grant programFrom the amounts appropriated under section 7, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall establish a grant program to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for—
 (1)initiating, expanding, or improving fire safety education programs at institutions of higher education; and
 (2)increasing fire safety awareness among students enrolled at such institutions, including students living in off-campus housing.
 (b)ApplicationTo seek a grant under this Act, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
 (c)Selection priorityIn making grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that plan to use grant funds to initiate, expand, or improve fire safety education programs that include educational material specifically prepared for students with disabilities.
 (d)Grant periodGrants under this Act shall be awarded for not longer than a 2-year period, and may be renewed for an additional 2-year period, at the Secretary’s discretion.
			(e)Grant size
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this Act are of sufficient size and scope to enable eligible entities to carry out all required activities and otherwise meet the purpose of this Act.
 (2)Maximum amountAn eligible entity may not be awarded more than $250,000 per fiscal year under this Act. (f)Matching requirementAn eligible entity receiving a grant under this Act shall provide non-Federal matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the costs of the activities for which assistance is sought. Such non-Federal matching funds may be in cash or in-kind.
 (g)Supplement not supplantFunds made available under this Act shall be used to supplement, not supplant, other Federal, State, or private funds that would otherwise be expended to carry out fire safety education programs.
			5.Required uses of funds
 (a)Required Uses of FundsAn eligible entity receiving a grant under this Act shall use grant funds to initiate, expand, or improve a fire safety education program that—
 (1)in the case of an eligible entity that is an institution of higher education, reaches, to the extent practicable, all students enrolled in the institution of higher education, including students living on-campus and off-campus;
 (2)is carried out in a manner to ensure maximum exposure to, increase awareness of, and effectuate change in behavior with respect to fire safety by students through—
 (A)conducting outreach to students at a minimum of twice per academic year (at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent); and
 (B)measures that provide fire safety information to any student upon the request of the student; (3)includes minimum instruction with respect to—
 (A)awareness of fire behavior; (B)mechanisms of fire injury and death;
 (C)common ignition scenarios; (D)fire safety systems such as automatic fire sprinklers;
 (E)fire alarms; (F)fire extinguishers;
 (G)importance of means of egress; (H)fire prevention techniques that may prevent a fire from occurring (such as candle safety, cooking safety, and smoking safety); and
 (I)fire safety actions to be taken if a fire occurs to minimize the potential for death, injury, and property damage (such as knowing how to use a fire extinguisher, how to put out a cooking fire, calling 911, and evacuating); and
 (4)includes a mechanism for carrying out the evaluations described in subsection (b). (b)EvaluationsNot later than 6 months after the end of an eligible entity’s grant period, the eligible entity shall—
 (1)conduct an evaluation on the effectiveness of the program carried out by the eligible entity in increasing awareness or improving fire safety behavior at such eligible entity; and
 (2)prepare and submit to the Secretary a report on the results of the evaluation conducted by the entity.
				6.Reports
 (a)Report to CongressNot later than 12 months after the date of receipt of the first report submitted pursuant to section 5(b)(2) and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a report that includes the following:
 (1)The number and types of eligible entities receiving assistance under this Act. (2)The fire safety education programs being implemented with assistance under this Act and the costs of such programs.
 (3)Any other information determined by the Secretary to be useful in evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program established under this Act in improving the fire safety knowledge of college students.
 (b)Best practices reportThe Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall use the information provided under subsection (a) to publish a report of best practices for initiating, expanding, or improving fire safety education programs that shall be made available to all institutions of higher education and other interested parties.
 7.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2024.